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“Praising, Preparing, Providing”
February 2015
Come for a delicious “Valentine Dinner” on Saturday, February 14th in the
Fellowship Hall. We’ll share in an evening of fun, fellowship and great entertainment
by Steve Losh. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and a delicious dinner cooked by In the
Garden Catering will be served at 6:00 pm. The menu will be baked chicken,
Cube steak & gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls and dessert. Tickets
are $20.00 each and limited, so get yours as soon as possible from any of the United Methodist Men or the
church office! Talk to Russ Dean 337-4355 or Jeff Kiser at 290-3580 for more information.
Mission of the Month
The Outreach Team is sponsoring a
Community breakfast! Please invite your
family, friends, and neighbors to join our
new community second Saturday breakfasts
beginning February 14th from 8-10 am in
the Fellowship Hall. Anyone who wishes to
help cook, serve, supply orange juice, make
coffee or set up, please contact Lisa Tyree,
Larry Flint, or Pastor Nancy right away. This is going to be one
TASTY outreach mission project! AND IT’S FREE!
You never know how someone will be moved towards love– and
most importantly the love of Christ! Help us to show God’s love
this year through this fun and fruitful ministry to our Community!
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is
not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily
angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil
but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always
hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
1 Corinthians 13:4 -7
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The Outreach Team will treat
our Heart Havens folks to a
special Valentine’s lunch on
Sunday, February 15th at 12:30
pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Heart Havens is a ministry of
the Virginia Conference of the
UMC that provides for the
residential needs of adults with
mental retardation and develop
-mental disabilities.
Your donations to mission
this month will go toward
helping our Stuarts Draft
Bonnie Home folks, many of
whom attend Sunday School
and worship at Calvary.
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Dear friends,
The Lenten season is a time to focus our attention more intensely on our spiritual
growth. Traditionally in the church, it has been a time to examine our lives in the
Spirit of Christ, to determine how God can cleanse us, strengthen us, or encourage us
for our everyday walk with God. Our Lenten study this year, led by Bill Betlej and
Anna Betlej, will take place on Wednesday night during Feed N Seed. Look at the
bottom of this page for more about it. This will help us not only in our understanding,
but in our claiming the joy of our faith as we “Touch the Water, Taste the Bread.”
And each Wednesday evening, there will be time for children and youth, too. Excellent opportunity to
enhance your spiritual growth.
On Sunday morning preaching, we will explore the seven deadly sins ~ Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Wrath,
Greed and Sloth~ but, more importantly, how we may combat those sins, and cure them, by the power of
God’s Spirit in our lives.
I would challenge you through the season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, to
extend your daily time of spiritual discipline. If you currently spend no time each day, I encourage you to
spend ten minutes per day, using our Upper Room or resources that are available from the Society of St.
Andrews. If you spend that set-aside time with the Lord twice per week, I encourage you to set aside that
time four times per week. In other words, begin where you are...and grow from there.
Abraham Lincoln said, “I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I
had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom, and that of all about me, seemed insufficient for the day.” That’s
when we begin to truly know the heart of God.
Peace,
D u
Feed your Soul and feed your faces, too—Our Lenten Wednesday night programs begin Wednesday,
February 18th, with a light dinner at 5:45 followed by a church-wide Lenten study (for children,
youth and adults) at 6:30 and ending with Wednesday Worship at 7:30 pm. We hope you’ll join us in
fellowship and study together. This year’s session will last until Wednesday April 1st. If you would
like to provide a dinner for Feed N Seed this year, call the church office at 337-2980.
Touch the Water, Taste the Bread.
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Join us for our Lenten study as we deeply explore the wonder and mystery of Baptism and
Communion. Lent is not just about penitence and self-denial. It is traditionally a time set aside for selfexamination that certainly includes our call and how we are following the way of Jesus. Baptism is our
initiation and our call. Communion has many facets that includes penitence, celebration, thanksgiving,
being bonded together with God in the
Spirit, as well as remembering the Last
Supper of the Passion week. As we
journey to the Easter celebration of our
salvation and deliverance into the
Kingdom of God, what better time to
explore these remarkable means of grace.
Bill Betlej and Anna Betlej will lead all of
the adults through this season of growth.
The children and youth will meet in
their own groups, too.
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If you’ll pardon the secular reference, (and humor me if you’re under 40), but every February when
the Valentine displays go up in the stores, I find myself humming that “great hymn of the faith” from Ike and
Tina Turner, “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” While Christians are still anticipating the coming of the
wise men, and the Epiphany of Christ, and commemorating the actual Twelve Days of Christmas, retailers
have cleared the shelves of Christmas merchandise and bring out the Valentines and red, heart-shaped boxes
of candy. So, yeah, what’s love got to do with it?
I would prefer to think that for the children of God, love is an everyday thing. We find ways to
celebrate the amazing love God has shown to us through the life, death, and resurrection of God’s Son,
Jesus, and yes, love has everything to do with that! It was love that kept Jesus on that cross. There’s no
doubt that God loves you and me.
Remember when Jesus asked Peter no less than three times, “Do you love me?” (John 21)
Peter was quick to assure Jesus of his love, and Jesus’ reply each time went something like this: “Feed my
sheep.” “Feed my lambs.” Jesus wanted to be sure that Peter (and maybe even us) knew that he had a job to
do – to follow, yes, but also to bring others to the saving grace of God. And we’ve already established, it’s
all about love. Love is how we lead others to God. Love is how we show Jesus we truly love him, and love
is how we show others that we are God’s beloved children. Do you love God? God sure loves you!
Just like that little note written in pencil I received in grade school…
PRAISE & JAM!
Make your plans now to get away with a crazy, er,
rowdy, oops, AMAZING group of gals when we
go to Camp Overlook on March 27-28. The dishes
will still be in the sink when you get back home, so
don't worry 'bout a thing! We'll be resting and
relaxing and remembering what it's like to
laugh. Our theme for the retreat is "Love and
Laughter" and there will certainly be plenty of
food since we're all bringing our favorite snacks
along. Supper is going to be great, and the
breakfast sounds delish, and the whole kit and
kaboodle only costs $45. That's cheaper than a
therapist! Call the church office right now and
make your reservation!
The number to call is 337-2980.
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Calling ALL musicians and vocalists
interested in just a fun night of
Praise and Jam. (No Age Limits!!)
Invite friends and neighbors to come
for an hour or so of musical praise and
worship! Bring your instrument if it's
convenient, or just come and tap your
feet, and join this informal group for a
great evening. Bring along your best
songs, too!
Talk to Pastor
Nancy for more
information.
Thursday, February
12th at 7:00 pm
All are welcome!
Michael Hinson III
Jonathan Fretwell
Tina Botkin
David Fitzgerald
Richard Fitzgerald
Iris Humphries
Gary Manuel
Heather McManama
Tim Kelly
Madison Riley
Amy Taylor
Morgan Miller
Todd Davis
Ella Danraj
Amy Cerminara
Nicky Lambert
Randy Dressler
Ben Howell, Jr.
Grace Davis
Steve Everidge
Ken Goodberry
Zachary Sandercock
Jeffery Snead
Ginger Carter
Kevin Sfier
Jean Crummett
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Shanna Allen
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Harry Swecker
Gene Weller
Sally Fitzgerald
Mike Pugh
Jane Sterrett
Todd Snead
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Beth Otto
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Torin & Amy Fitzgerald
Frank & Ann Beam
Ronnie & Debbie Dameron
Harry & Jane Swecker
Chris & Rikki Howell
Jim & Rebecca Glass
Rich & Ann Sarbin
Eddie & Jerri Pugh
Garry & Paula Snead
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Mary Whitesell Calvary Youth
07/21 — Living our Lives in LOVE with Jesus Christ!
February Dates!
February 1
February 8
February 15
February 22
February 22
Take the night off and enjoy time as a family!
Youth. Fellowship Hall. 5-7 pm.
Mardi Gras. Fellowship Hall. 5-7 pm.
Church Wide Baked Potato Bar Fundraiser after 11 am
Worship.
Youth Prayer Stations. Fellowship Hall. 5-7 pm.
Fundraising Dates to place on the Family Calendar or the Fridge...maybe both!
March 21 – Large Dinner with Ticket Sales
April 18 – Calvary’s Got Talent
May 2 – Men’s Sale Chicken Wrapping and Sales
Mardi Gras
February 15
Come on out. We will explore the
Christian roots of Ash Wednesday
as we have a good ole’ Fat Tuesday
style Pancake Supper.
Bring friends as it will be a fun
night to be had by all!
Baked Potato Bar @ Noon - ish
Team Orlando Fundraiser
All Hands on Deck!
All Youth and Youth Families
who are interested in going to
Orlando, Florida this summer
for Youth 2015, please mark
your calendars in order to assist
with this month’s team
fundraiser! We will bake the
potatoes the morning of the
fundraiser. I will purchase these
for the meal. All of the toppings will be collected as donations by
the youth families for this fundraiser. Please take a look at the list of
items and start thinking about what your family may be able to help
with donating: butter, sour cream, cheese, broccoli, chili, jalapenos,
black olives, fresh spring onions or bacon. If you are a parent who
would be willing to call the other families and work with me,
Scarlett, as a leader on this project, please talk with me soon!
Mark your calendars!
Prayer Stations Continue
Plan on traveling with us next month to
DC for Planet Wisdom. It is going to be
amazing, We will meet at the Waynesboro Park n Ride at 3:45 on Friday 13,
2015 in order to hit the road in time.
Cost of the night away will be $90 per
youth. Talk to Scarlett for scholarship
information. Friends are welcome!
As we journey through 2015
together, we will continue with one week
of prayer stations
each month. If you
are interested in
helping support the
youth in these experiences,
please talk to Scarlett!
Feed Our Youth Fellowship Check out the Meal Train for more the spring
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meeting dates! Join in the fun with coming on out to Feed Youth Fellowship
on any given evening! It’s always a load of fun! :)
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Save the Date
March 21, 2015
Please mark your calendars and plan on
joining Calvary UMC Youth Ministry for dinner in
our Fellowship Hall at 6 pm on March 21, 2015.
You will learn about our Ministry and be served a
delicious meal while having the opportunity to
fellowship with your church family as you graciously support our kids who will
be traveling to Florida this summer to learn more about John Wesley and being
a United Methodist. But more importantly, you will be blessed by the love and
energy that flows from this amazing group of kids! Tickets will be for sale at the
end of February and through the month of March.
Our Lenten Journey begins at 7:30 pm on
February 18th in the Sanctuary for an Ash Wednesday
worship, including imposition of ashes. This
remembrance helps us focus on preparing for Easter and
the sacrifice that Christ made for us on the cross.
TAKE CONTROL OF
YOUR HEALTH
Calvary will host a Chronic
Disease Self-Management
Program Workshop starting
Wednesday, February 11
from 1:00 - 3:30 pm in the
Rainbow Class. This is a six
week course where you will
get the resources you need to
manage pain, anxiety, stress
and more. Please call 540949-7141 to register or sign
up on the sheet
outside Pastor
Doug’s office.
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All are invited to
join the Lunch Bunch on
Tuesday, February 24th,
at Sanzone’s in Stuarts
Draft at 11:00 am. Please
call Treva Bradley at 3373000 or the church office
to reserve your spot or if
you need a ride.
Registration for the Calvary
Weekday School 2015-2016 term
begins on Friday,
March 13th at 8:00 am.
This preschool program is
designed to prepare 3 & 4 yr. olds
for kindergarten. You may talk to
Celeste Robb for more information,
or stop by the classroom and visit.
There will be a Weekday
School Board meeting on
Thursday, Feb. 5th at 6:30 pm.
Pick Up Your
Lenten Devotional
The Society of St. Andrew
offers us the opportunity to do
something extra during Lent: take on
the spiritual discipline of daily
scripture reading, reflection and
prayer. In this year’s Lenten
devotional “Into the Wilderness” you
will find readings
for each day of the
Lenten season, from
Ash Wednesday
(Feb.18) through
Easter (April 5th).
Books are located at
each of the church
entrances. One per family please.
Pick up yours today and prepare
your hearts for Easter!
Ushers (11:00)
Feb. 1st: Rhonda Rawson & Nathaniel Kiser
Feb. 8th: Donna Kiser & Lar ry Flint
Feb. 15th: Maxine McKinney & Dan Powers
Feb. 22nd: J ason Sorrells & Ken Stanley
We are also grateful for our ushers who serve weekly at the
8:30 service, as well as those
who are available regularly at 11.
Lay Readers
Feb. 8th: J eanne Tillery (8:30)
June Cohron (11:00)
Feb. 22nd: Ron Hartlaub (8:30)
Laura Doty (11:00)
Communion Servers (Feb. 1st)
8:30: Ben Howell & Shirley Smith
11:00: Hannah Doty & Pat Sorrells
Larry & Debbie Flint
Roberta Garrett & Janet Weller
Note: Please trade with
someone, and, then let the
office know if you are unable
to serve on your scheduled
date. Thanks!
Screen Operator - 11:00
01– Gail Paysour
08– Forrest Shuey
15– Jason Sorrells
22– Brian McGill
9:45 am Sunday School
03– Education Meeting - 6:30 pm
04– Design/Facility Meeting - 5 pm
05- CWS Board Meeting - 6:30 pm
05– Trustees Meeting - 7 pm
09- Strategic Planning Leadership Team - 7 pm
10– Outreach Meeting -7 pm
12- Praise & Jam - 7 pm
12– Finance - 7 pm
14- Community Pancake Breakfast - 8 -10 am
14– Valentine’s Dinner – 6 pm
15– Heart Havens Lunch - Noon
17– Witness Meeting - 6:30 pm
18– Feed N Seed Begins - 5:45 pm
18– Ash Wednesday Service - 7:30 pm
19- Women’s Book Study - 6:30 pm
19– UM Men - 7 pm
22– Baked Potato Bar - Noon
24– Lunch Bunch - 11 am
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01– still needed
08– Jean Crummett
15– still needed
22– still needed
8:30 am Worship
01– still needed
08– Debbie Eavers
15– Sarah McGill
22– still needed
Infant Nursery
Birth -2 yrs. Upstairs
Toddler Nursery
2 - 4 yrs. Downstairs
11:00 am Worship
01– Mindy Reid
08- Noah Templeton
15– Lauren Sandercock
22– Sarah McGill
01– Elizabeth Henkel & BJ Reid
08– Elizabeth Henkel & Laura Doty
15– Elizabeth Henkel & Dan Powers
22– Elizabeth Henkel & Karen Winkler
Please continue to pray for Janine as she continues
her long recuperation.
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We meet downstairs in what is currently known as
the Junior Resource Room and led by Wanda Stepp
and Sarah Whitley. We are a lively group with a
discussion style format about what is currently going
on in our lives. We most recently have discussed how
to be a Christian while handling difficult situations in
our lives with friends and family. One of our favorite
things to discuss is how to wear what Andrew Howell
has dubbed “Our Big Foam Jesus Cowboy Hat”! We
would love for all of church’s 6-8th graders to come
find out what that is and join our small, fun group!
We would welcome you!
On Sunday, February 8th we
will welcome members of
Troop 84 and Pack 349, our
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts,
who meet in our facilities. We
are grateful for those who lead
and for these boys who continue
to grow through this extension of
our ministry. Pack 349 will be
handing out mini M&M tubes of
candy to be enjoyed, and then
returned to the church office,
filled with quarters or other
money donations.
The new Calvary
Cookbooks are still
available through
the church office or
by talking to
Scarlett Danraj. The
cost is $20 per
book! We hope you
enjoy – thank you
for supporting our
Youth Ministry!
Just a few Children’s Ministry Dates to Remember!
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Easter Egg Hunt! Plan on bringing your
children and grandchildren to Calvary on
this day to hear the story of Easter. Then we
will have Egg Hunts, Crafts, Snacks, and
Games! The Easter Bunny will be here so
bring your cameras! 10:00 am -12:00 pm
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VBS!!!! It’s the BEST week of the year at
Calvary! Put the dates on the calendar
now and stay tuned as we will be
announcing the theme in the newsletter
next month!
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Stay for lunch after church on Sunday, February 22nd, as the Youth
offer a Baked Potato Bar with the works! This delicious lunch will
be a love offering that will help support Calvary UMC Youth
Ministry’s trip to Orlando, Florida where they will participate with
6,500 youth and youth leaders from around the country in worship
of our God and King.
YOUTH 2015 is the national event for United Methodist Youth and
their leaders. It is where people experience the breadth and depth
of the United Methodist Church, are sharpened by one another,
and equipped to experience and express their faith in new and vibrant ways. What does it mean to ‘Go
On’? The Wesleyan Movement began because of the foundational idea that faith produces inward and
outward holiness. In other words, the faith you have calls you to put it into action. When you go on to take
action because of your faith, it is one way to show God that you do love your neighbor. Learning about
God, Jesus, the church, etc. are all good things – but when you go on to serve others because of what
you’ve learned – that’s when you become a disciple who can change the world.
Thank you for LOVING our kids so much!
Join Calvary’s New
Knitting Group
Anyone, from beginner to pro, is invited
to join a "knitting for kids" group, beginning
Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00 am in the
Louise Diehl room. We will be making
baby caps, blankets, and sweaters and mail
to World Vision who will distribute where
needed. If you are
interested, please call
Pat Sorrells 337-3126
or Janet Weller at 337
-3351. Thanks!
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Women’s Ministries
Book Club
Come for a planning meeting on
Thursday, February 19th at 6:30 pm
at Delphia Neil’s home. We will
organize and confirm book selections
and meeting dates for the year. All
women ar e invited to join us!
There is always great fellowship,
lively discussion, and, of course,
delicious food! Talk to Gail Paysour
for more information.