Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 5895 Ball Road Cypress, CA 90630 FEBRUARY 2016 EDITION DATED MATERIAL PLEASE DELIVER PROMPTLY Mailed January 29, 2016 Valued Reader Mount Calvary Lutheran Church A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 5895 Ball Road, Cypress, CA 90630 Sunday Worship 10:00AM Worship 11:00 AM Fellowship Time Phone: 714-527-6311 Fax: 714-527-7085 E-mail: mtcalcypress@sbcglobal.net Website: www.mtcalcypress.com Office Hours Monday Friday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Mount Calvary Staff Pastor: Milo Ken Anderson Organist: CC Medel Office Administrator: Mitzi Bartlett Office Secretary: Cherie Vollmer Inside This Issue... Pastor s Mission Memo Page 2 February News Page 3 Ministry News Page 4-7 Prayer Needs Page 6 February Worship Assistants Page 8 February Calendar Insert
M O U N T C A L V A R Y L U T H E R A N C H U R C H NEWS FROM THE MOUNT PASTOR S MISSION MEMO FEBRUARY Pastor s Mission Memo February 2016 The season of Lent is a time for us to face together the brokenness of our lives and our world, and then turn that brokenness over to Christ so that we can be restored by him through the cross. Each service in this stirring series focuses on a certain event in the Lenten story and takes a good, hard look at a broken element from that particular story. Coming to an understanding of how each of these broken elements leads to restoration in Christ is key to understanding what it ultimately means to live today as new creations in Christ. Ash Wednesday (Feb. 10, Worship at 7:00 p.m.) Broken Hearts Restored Joel 2:12-14 Our hearts are broken in sorrow over sin; Christ restores our hearts through his forgiveness. Week 1 (Feb. 17, Supper at 6:00 p.m.) Broken Vessel Restored Mark 14:1-9 A broken vessel holds costly perfume; we are broken vessels restored when Christ pays the price for us on the cross. Week 2 (Feb. 24, Supper at 6:00 p.m.) Broken Trust Restored Matthew 26:14-25 Judas breaks his trust with Jesus by betraying him; our broken trust is restored through the sacrifice of Christ. Week 3 (Mar. 2, Supper at 6:00 p.m.) Broken Bread Restored John 6:48-58 Bread is broken at the Last Supper; we are restored through the Bread of Life, Jesus. Week 4 (Mar. 9, Supper at 6:00 p.m.) Broken Promises Restored Matthew 26:69-75 Peter s broken promises to never deny Jesus are restored by the surpassing love of Christ. Week 5 (Mar. 16, Supper at 6:00 p.m.) Broken Justice Restored 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 A broken justice system put Jesus on the cross; we are restored when by his death we are declared not guilty. Join us for Soup and Sandwich, starting February 17 at 6:00 p.m., and worship at 6:45 p.m. Pastor Ken Page 2
FEBRUARY NEWS FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY KIDS PROGRAM When: Fridays: 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. 2016: Feb.5th, Mar,4th, Apr.5th, May 6th & June 3rd Where: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 5895 Ball Road, Cypress, CA 90630 (Ball & Valley View) 714-527-6311 Join us for an evening fun, crafts, music & singing, and a surprise or two!!! OUR LENTEN MID-WEEK SCHEDULE The Mid-Week Services starting on Wednesday, February 17 here at Mount Calvary, will begin with a Soup Supper, at 6:00 p.m., and Worship at 6:45 p.m., in the Parish Hall. Each of the ministry groups and the congregation will be asked to host a dinner. The program content will be announced. Invite a friend to share the Lenten Journey! Invitation to take on a Lenten Discipline It is customary to take on a special discipline during the 40 days of Lent (excluding Sundays). For example, Give up caffeine, alcohol, smoking, chocolate, etc. Read the Bible daily Attend worship Sunday and mid-week Pray daily Volunteer at a shelter, community center, or rest home. These disciplines are intended to help us in our Christian walk as we follow in the example of Jesus. Page 3
MINISTRY NEWS ASH WEDNESDAY QUOTES: GOD S VALENTINE FEBRUARY 10, 7:00 PM (Mt. Calvary) The Season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. All are invited to attend this special worship service with the Imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. He gave us sweet salvation, and Instruction, good and true To Love our friends and enemies And love our Savior, too So as we give our Valentines, Let s thank our Lord and King, The reason we have love to give Is that He gave everything Monday, February 15 Please note the church office will be closed on this day in observance of the Holiday. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Church Council would like to form an Audit Committee. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Gordon Hild or Bruce Conze. Thank You Valentine s Day February 14 Congratulations to Dennis & Marie Olsen Granddaughter Olivia Marie Stouffer was Baptized here at Mount Calvary on January 24th. On January 31st, Dennis and Marie celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary ( actual date is February 5th). Dennis also celebrated his birthday on January 29th. Page 4
MINISTRY NEWS Trees and Stones Make a Note.. Items for the March newsletter need to be in to the church office no later than February 15. If you would like to order altar flowers, please sign the chart in the Narthex on the Sunday you want to sponsor a bouquet. Bouquets are just $20 each and can be taken home after worship. If you would like to host coffee hour, sign up on the chart in the Narthex. Coffee is made, just bring goodies and a smile!! MONTHLY DINNER OUT Saturday February 27th @ 5PM Mama Cozza s Italian Restaurant, 2170 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Ca. 92804 Come on out for great food and great fellowship! This is a great opportunity for everyone, so please plan to join us in 2016! 2016 Synod Assembly This year the Twenty eighth Annual Synod Assembly will be held at the Irvine Marriott on May 5 thru 7th. If you are interested in attending as a Lay Assembly Voting Member, please talk to Bruce Conze, or Pastor Ken. Mount Calvary will elect 2 voting members to attend. Page 5
MINISTRY NEWS 2016 Fundraiser Schedule. Each month, the council has chosen a different ministry to highlight for congregational support. Please help to support these ministries by giving a donation during the month of support. Thanks for your help! Every dollar counts! February ELCA World Hunger BOY SCOUT SUNDAY February 21, 2016 Mount Calvary s chartered Boy Scout Troop 670 will host their annual Scout Sunday by serving a delicious pancake breakfast from 9:00am to 10:00am in the fellowship hall. They will also be participating in the Worship services. Be sure to thank them for all their hard work around our church campus. March April May Cookie Walk/ Casa Youth Shelter Judy s Kitchen, We Care Food Second Harvest/ Precious Life June Bible Camps/ Cal. Lutheran Homes July August September L.S.S. Food Collection The Sheepfold God s Work Our Hands-ELCA ( project TBD possibly Habitat for Humanity) October November December Judy s Kitchen, African Team ministries LSS Christmas gifts, or Adopt a Family / Grandparents Project Cookie Walk, and conclusion of LSS Gifts or Adopt a Family St. John s Lutheran Church (LC-MS) is pleased to announce a Baroque Music Fest Three Events: Organ Concert by Various Artists Sunday February 14, 7:00PM Jubilate Choir and Orchestra Sunday February 21, 7:00PM. Bach Cantata Vespers Concert: Jesu, meine Freude (Motet) Sunday February 28, 7:00PM Cathedral Singers, Five Soloists, Orchestra & Organ All events are offered free of charge, but an offering will be received. For more Information visit the website at www.stjohnsorange.org Or call 714 288-4400 St. John s Lutheran Church 185 S. Center St., Orange, Ca. Page 6
MINISTRY NEWS FEBRUARY 2016 PRAYER LIST This list is updated monthly and inserted in the newsletter and in the Narthex the first Sunday of the month. Please contact the church office to remove and/or add someone to the list or to report Praise and Thanksgiving to prayer. Requests can also be made using the forms in the Narthex. Please continue to pray for the following members and friends: CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY: To Chris Boehmke (friend of Nancy Conze) whose son Jeff died at age 24 of unknown causes. STUDY To the family of Darleen Walters who passed away on Jan.15th. WITH US Friday FOR HEALING: mornings during the months of May and June (except May 19), Pastor Larry will lead a Bible Doris Study VanOver in the strength sanctuary & beginning health. at 10:00 a.m. Topic to be decided. Child care will be Janet Hrdlicka on hospice. provided. Catherine Lerche - health & healing. Jewel Strong - peace, strength & comfort Peggy & Stephen - Strong-peace, strength & comfort. Jamie Conze peace & comfort in her recovery. Mark Hanson awaiting cardiologist approval for arm surgery. FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Feb.2 Catherine Flynn Feb. 3-Catherine Youngerman-Hernandez Feb.4 Bruce Conze Feb. 6 Tom Quetot Feb. 8 Marie Olsen Feb. 9 Gabrielle Mecado, Morgan Steele Feb.12 Shiela Mecado Feb.16 Gordon Hild Feb.17 - Jim Hedrick Feb.18 - Kathy Cryer Feb. 20-Cherie Vollmer FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES Feb.5 Dennis & Marie Olsen Feb. 24 Joshua & Mikki Gorte Sorry if we missed your birthday or anniversary please let us know. Page 7
FEBRUARY 07 10:00 AM FEBRUARY WORSHIP ASSISTANTS ALTAR GUILD: Donna Strawn Contemporary Acolyte: Nick Randazzo Worship Leader: Cathy Parker Lector: Kay Fielder Ushers/ Greeters: Tom & Kathy Cryer Sound : Bruce Conze FEBRUARY 10 7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Acolyte: Carol Edwards Worship Leader: Nancy Conze Lector: Eileen Dohl Ushers/ Greeters: Carol Cotter & Connie Bayer Sound: Gordon Hild FEBRUARY 14 10:00 AM Contemporary Acolyte: Judy Waldschmidt Worship Leader: Stacy Besaw Lector: Cathy Parker Ushers/ Greeters: Donna Strawn & Betty Scott Sound: Bruce Conze FEBRUARY 21 10:00 AM Traditional Acolyte: Janice Akins Worship Leader: Donna Strawn Lector: Dennis Olsen Ushers/ Greeters: Tom & Kathy Cryer Sound: David Akins FEBRUARY COD Feb.07-Al Ethans Feb.10-Al Ethans Feb. 14-Al Ethans Feb. 21-Al Ethans Feb. 28-Al Ethans March 06-Cathy Parker Please Note If you are unable to attend on your scheduled date, please find a replacement and notify the church office. FEBRUARY 28 10:00 AM Traditional Acolyte: Nick Randazzo Worship Leader: Dianne Randazzo Lector: David Akins Ushers/Greeters: Sherry Hedrick & Carol Cotter Sound: Dick Olson MARCH 06 10:00AM-Contemporary Acolyte: Maureen George Worship Leader: Carol Edwards Lector: Paul Edwards Ushers/Greeters: Connie Bayer & Betty Scott Sound: Peter George Page 8