Calvary Lutheran Church December Echoes 2017
Table of Contents 2 A Message From our Pastor 3 Sunday Morning Worship 4 5 Ministries of Calvary Within the body Ministries of Calvary Out in the community 6 Announcements 8 Council Minutes November 28 th, 2017 9 November Budget Report 10 Connect with Calvary 11 Deadline Reminders Together Transform Tell 1
A Message from our Pastor Fear Not When you hear the word angel, what the first s image that comes to your mind? Do you think of a little cute cherub or have feelings of serenity and peace? Whenever you go into a store or look at images of angels they are mostly brilliant in color, beautiful in appearance, and something to be admired not feared. If our only view on angels was what we see on holiday cards, then why is there so much fear in the world including the holidays? The thing with fear is it comes the moment when we are about to step out in faith and join God in living out His plans. During this Christmas season, I will be doing a four-week series entitled Fear Not. Each week will focus on the angel s visits to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds of Bethlehem. In each encounter the person(s) is terrified, God s angel in response to the fear says, Do not be afraid or fear not. My prayer is that God will use this series to help assure you that God will always give you faith to follow Him and the strength to overcome the fears of this life. Merry Christmas, Pastor Kurt Together Transform Tell 2
Sunday Morning Worship Welcome to Calvary! Calvary is a community committed to assisting you & your family in coming to know & grow in a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. Our environment offers an atmosphere where you can experience the living God. You matter to us because you matter to God. 9:00am 9:00am 10:30am Sunday Morning Worship Schedule Adult Sunday School Kids Sunday School Worship Service/ Holy Communion december Sermon Series Fear Not Theme Verse: But the angel said to them, do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the lord. Music Ministry Christmas Eve Service will be Sunday December 24 th at 10:30am. Hope to see you there! Calvary s Praise band, led by Jenny Rau, provides a wide range of music from traditional to contemporary songs. Hearing Assist If you are in need of a hearing device during our Sunday morning worship service contact one of the ushers or one of the 10:17 Media Ministry volunteers. Together Transform Tell 3
Ministries of Calvary Nursery We offer a well-staffed nursery every Sunday during the morning Worship Service (10:15 a.m. until the end of the service) for infants to kids 5 years old. Within the body 10:17 Media Ministry Volunteer to help operate the audio/ visual aids of our Sunday morning Worship service. No experience necessary! Usher/ Reader Be a part of Sunday morning worship by handing out bulletins, greeting people as they arrive, collecting offering, serving communion, and reading verses to support the message. Music Calvary s music ministry has opportunities for people of all ages. Life Groups Friends doing life together. These are small groups of people drawn together by the Spirit by a common interest or hobby with the purpose of building strong relationships with other followers of Jesus Christ. Contact the church office or Pastor Kurt from more information. EnCourage Youth Join us every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm as Youth Coach Jason leads us in worship, bible study, & games. Open to all middle school, high school, & college age youth. Adults are always welcome to join us as we develop strong Christ focused relationships! (Meets all year round) Women's Ministry (CLCW) We welcome anyone willing to help plan and/or organize events or lead/ participate in a service team. Men Building Relationships Group Meets every Tuesday; 7:00 p.m. at Calvary. This is a place for men to build relationships, build a support group, and have a network of prayer. Prayer Chain Our telephone/ e-mail prayer chain is designed to act quickly to prayer requests, concerns, & blessings day and night. Contact the church office if you would like to be part of the chain or have a prayer request. Property Team Share your ability to create, repair, & build new things! ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS We re studying Deuteronomy. We ended about half way through the study last spring, but all are invited to join us! This class meets in the Welcome area at 9 a.m. See you then! ExCITe Kids Sunday School Available for children kindergarten - 8 th grade. Sunday Mornings 9 a.m. Together Transform Tell 4
Ministries of Calvary Out In the Community Calvary s Closet Clothing Ministry The Clothing ministry helps clothe those who are in need in the community on Thursday evenings 4:00 6:00 p.m. Helpers are always welcome, donations are appreciated. Small Critter Food Exchange Mission: To provide a hand up to humans that are struggling to feed their Small Critters during rough times. Available Thursday evenings 4:00-6:00p.m. Helpers are always welcome, donations of animal food are appreciated. Evergreen Community Meals Five churches have teamed with Calvary to offer a well-balanced nutritious meal every Thursday night from 6:00-7:00 pm. This is a free meal offered to the community. Everyone is welcome Give Them Wings Preschool Early childhood development program for children ages 3 1/2, 4 & 5. Contact Preschool Director for registration info at 406-250-8938. SOL (SPIRIT OF LIFE) GAMING A community of gamers that meet once a month to play video games & to build relationships. Visit our Facebook page Spirit of Life Gaming-SOL for more info. Box Tops for Education Bring in box top labels to help schools purchase educational materials. A container is located in the Welcome Area. Ronald McDonald House Pop Tabs Collect pop can tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House for children. A container is located in the Welcome Area. Recycling Ministry Drop off your paper & aluminum recycling at the church! Proceeds go to the youth. Together Transform Tell 5
Announcements NEW LIFEGROUP OPPORTUNITY! It gives me great joy to spend my time with the residence of The Springs at Whitefish. I m starting a LifeGroup to encourage the widows, the lonely, & the confused. Please pray to see if God has laid it upon your heart to read a story, color a picture, or converse with a resident. If you would like more information, please contact Sarah Vetrone at 406-309-5178. Come join me in doing Life Together with the residents of the Springs. Talk About It LifeGroup : Pastor Kurt leads this group in his home Wednesdays from 7-8pm. This LifeGroup provides an opportunity to talk more in-depth about the message that was preached the previous Sunday. This is a great place to form strong relationships with other followers of Christ. For more info, please contact Pastor Kurt. 10:17 MEDIA MINISTRY: So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God Romans 10:17 (KJV). We work to provide a pathway for God s word to be shared through audio and visual opportunities. We need helpers during the Sunday morning service: running the slides, adjusting the live stream camera, & balancing volumes on the sound board. If you are interested in helping or learning more, please contact Alyssa or sign up at the Connections Table. QUILTING: We meet the 2 nd Thurs. of each month, at 9 a.m. in the large room downstairs, below the Worship Area. Next time we meet is Dec. 14 th. All are welcome to join us! No experience or sewing skills necessary, just tie knots! Beginning in January 2018 we will meet the 2 nd and last Thursday of each month through May. COOKIES! The ladies of the church are sponsoring their annual Christmas Cookie Sale. This is a major source of funding for our treasury which provides Calvary s kitchen supplies & other expenses throughout the year. The sale will be Sunday, December 17 th after the Worship service. It will be $2.50 per plate. Please deliver your cookies/candies to the church between 11am 12pm Saturday, December 16 th. EVERGREEN COMMUNITY MEAL will have a short meeting in the Fellowship Hall, after church Sunday Dec. 17 th, for anyone interested in cooking for December s dinner Thursday, Dec. 21 st. We will discuss what time you want to get-together to make the meal and any ideas you have. EnCOURAGE YOUTH group meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday each week. Join us & enjoy praise music, bible study, games, and fellowship with other youth your age! Open to all middle school, high school, and college age youth!! Adults are always welcome to join us for fun and fellowship too!! Hope to see you there!! CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE will be Sunday, December 24 th at our 10:30am. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ! Together Transform Tell 6
Announcements Continued CHURCH DIRECTORY: We are in the annual process of updating our membership directory. Please notify the church office (752-4102) if you have ADDRESS AND/OR PHONE CHANGES, if you are an attender & would like to be listed in the church directory and/or be part of a Service Team. Also, regarding mail boxes in the Welcome Area, if you do not have one & would like one please let the office know. 2018 OFFERING ENVELOPES will be in your church mailboxes by Sunday, January 7 th! If you haven t had envelopes but would like to, or if you have had them, but no longer wish to, please make note on your yellow attendance sheet at Sunday morning Worship or contact the church office (752-4102). Thanks! LOST & FOUND: We have several items in our lost and found box on the Connections Table in the Welcome Area, be sure to check and see if we have anything you are missing! ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING: thank you for bringing items for recycling; the youth fund receives income from the aluminum cans! Please separate cans & plastics. Make sure bags only contain items that are recyclable. Let s continue to recycle! BEYOND THE BUDGET OPPORTUNITY: Calvary has considered having a Worship Display in the Nursery, for the attendants/ kids to watch the live stream of our service. Cost is $305.97. We have received the funding for this opportunity! FOOD BANK FOOD OF THE MONTH! Turkey/ Holiday items! I Think that we shall always see, God s gifts upon our Christmas tree. You cannot touch them with your hand, yet they are there at your command. There s joy and faith and hope renewed. There s laughter for a happy mood. There s gratitude for each new day; a time to think, a time to pray. The Christ has come with holy light to shine and make your pathway bright. All these are yours if you can see God s gifts upon your Christmas Tree. Together Transform Tell 7
Council Minutes November 28 th, 2017 Pastor Kurt opened with prayer. Devotions/ Bible Study: Pastor Kurt shared from Our Daily Bread Devotional Our Powerful God ; Amos 4:12-13 Ministry Advocates Updates: Pastor Kurt shared the development of a team of individuals building relationships with the youth that come on Thursdays after school between 3:30 7pm. We are reaching out to others in the community to help mentor/ build relationships with the kids. Prayers were offered up by members of Council. FYI AEDs: We have received them. We need to call & fill out forms to register the devices with the Dept. of Health & Human Services. This will also connect us with the 911 Center & Fire Stations (so they know where the AEDs are located). We also need a medical supervisor (RN, PA, or Doctor) who can answer questions, help fill out forms, oversee maintenance, be a resource, etc. We have paid $845.32. The $2000 will come from Round Up for Safety once they confirm our receipt of the AEDs. Alateen: Calvary will have an Alateen group start meeting every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm. They will initially connect with the kids that come on Thursdays to build relationships, then begin meeting Wed. Dec. 6 th. They have connected with the principal from EJHS & will put flyers at the school. We also have flyers & leaflets available to share. Alarm System: We have the funding to upgrade the alarm panel. The upgrade will be done Friday, Dec. 1 st. When the alarm goes off, the police will be dispatched first then the contact list will be called. Christmas Eve Offering will go to the General Budget. LET S TAKE ACTION Nursery Coordinator.: Kristy is organizing attendants currently. A 32 flat screen tv is being pursued to hang in the Nursery so attendants and the kids have access to view the Worship Service. Latte Training will be Sat. 12/2, 9 a.m. All invited to attend! Shoveling: help is needed in shoveling snow Sunday mornings through the winter. Shovels & ice melt are at each main entrance. Eric M and Danny J have agreed to be called if there s a large accumulation. Sunday Morning Security: Blue tooth camera system was discussed. Pursue a church policy on concealed carry; sanction or prohibit? Sheriff s Office & Church Insurance Co. will be called. Doors will be locked except front entrance; ushers seating at ushers stand, portable/ cell phone with ushers. What would Jesus do? Don t want fear want to be smart. NETcinity: a device to advertise Calvary s happenings to an app. The app is available on smart phones; those with the app will then receive notification from the church when within the area. Christmas Eve Service will be at 10:30am. Newly developed Worship team will meet Wed. 11/29. Service ideas include candles in the Fellowship Hall, lots of Christmas Carols... Team will discuss/ plan service. 4 th Qtr. Mission Focus will be divided equally between CRU in Alaska (Campus Crusades for Christ-Derek & Tess Yampradit); Sparrows Nest; & Habitat for Humanity. Nominating Team: elected members are Bob Iverson, Robyn Maisch, & Jenny Rau. Volunteer from Council is Eric Maisch. One more from Council member is needed; we will discuss at January Mtg. Other: Jason shared concern of our need to outreach. Tracey shared a previous church had a sign over their doors that stated, Entering the Mission Field. Pray about inviting your neighbors to church, for small/ life group participation. Meeting Dates through Annual Mtg.: Executive Dec. 12 th at 6:30 p.m.; No Council Mtg. in Dec.; Council Mtg. to set Annual Mtg. Agenda Jan. 9, 2018, 7pm; Executive Mtg. Jan. 12 th, 2018, 6:30pm; Annual Mtg. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 potluck after Worship then meeting. Council closed with the Lord s Prayer Together Transform Tell 8
October Budget Report SUMMARY OF THIS MONTH S RECEIPTS/Oct. Bal. Forward Beginning Balance for November 46.73 Worship Offerings 10043.50 D.A. Davidson Matching Funds 200.00 Dividend/ MT ST Fund 261.35 Funeral B. Use (11/8) 200.00 Funeral B. Use (12/2) 200.00 Funeral donation to CLCW 50.00 Evergreen Com. Meals Gift 100.00 New York Life Annuity 1520.00 Give Them Wings/Building Use + 357.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS 12978.58 MONTHLY OPERATIONAL EXPENSES Expenses in November 12932.75 Unpaid Expenses in Jan. - Nov. + 0.00 Total Expenses 12932.75 Total Expenses Paid in November - 12932.75 UNPAID EXPENSES IN JAN-NOV 0.00 DATE ATTEND. WORSHIP OFF. NEED WKLY (to meet budgeted goal) 11/5 44 4308.50 3072.80 11/12 52 2150.00 3072.80 11/19 44 2345.00 3072.80 11/26 42 1240.00 3072.80 MONTHLY RECEIPTS ($13,315.50 needed per mo. to meet budget goal) My God shall supply all my needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 JAN 12303.00 MAY 12828.00 SEPT 11910.49 FEB 10838.65 JUN 12741.50 OCT 14027.67 MAR 12378.31 JUL 13140.00 NOV 12931.85 APR 14626.55 AUG 12447.63 DEC CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING will be designated to Calvary s General Budget. Together Transform Tell 9
Connect with Calvary GENERAL INFORMATION ADDRESS 2200 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901 PHONE 406.752.4102 WEBSITE calvaryinevergreen.com FACEBOOK Calvary Lutheran Church- LCMC OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm OFFICE STAFF PASTOR MUSIC/ WORSHIP DIRECTOR YOUTH COACH SECRETARY ASST. SECRETARY CUSTODIAN LAWN CARE Kurt Rau Jenny Rau Jason Sternad Connie Pitt Alyssa Sternad Glenda Funk Eric Pitt MINISTRY LEADERS SUNDAY SCHOOL Jenny Rau ADULT STUDY Bonnie Gagnon USHERS/ READERS Phyllis Carson Lorrie Fischer 10:17 MEDIA MINISTRY Alyssa Sternad CALVARY S CLOTHES CLOSET Rosanna Doty SMALL CRITTER FOOD EXCHANGE Robyn Maisch EVERGREEN COMMUNITY MEAL Kim Snell CALVARY DIRECTOR ENCOURAGE YOUTH Jason Sternad SPIRIT OF LIFE GAMING Jason Sternad COUNCIL MEMBERS DANNY JOHNSON ERIC MAISCH KRISTY JOHNSON CONNIE PITT MIKE DOTY ROSANNA DOTY TRACEY PEDERSON NANCY TUCKER JASON STERNAD ROD WENDT President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Together Transform Tell 10
Deadline Reminders Calvary Echoes is a newsletter publication of Calvary Lutheran Church published for the benefit of our congregation. Newsletter Deadline: The next newsletter will be the January 2018 edition. To include information in the newsletter, please e-mail Connie at connie4@bresnan.net or drop off information at the church office. The deadline for the next newsletter will be December 20th. Deadline for the weekly bulletin is 1:00 pm each Wednesday. If you have information for the bulletin please e-mail Connie at connie4@bresnan.net or drop a note off at the church office. Together Transform Tell 11