calvary newsletter march 2017
CALVARY NEWSLETTER MARCH 2017 For more information on any of these events check our church website at www.calvarylv.org , the Guest Information Booth, our Sunday Bulletins, or call the Church Office 423-1160.
2017 SUMMER ACTIVITY DATES Vacation Bible School — June 26- June 30 Kids Camp— July 16-20 Middle School Camp—July 20-24 High School Camp— July 24-29 Family Camp—August 4-6 at KOA, Warrenton WOMEN’S MINISTRY Women’s Ministry Board Meeting—Tuesday, March 7, 7 pm Bible Studies: Tuesday (childcare arranged if needed) 9:30 am Wednesday (childcare arranged if needed) 9:30 am BYKOTA—Thursday, March 2, 11:30 am at Calvary Dorcas— Tuesdays, 10 am Girls “Get-away” Weekend— Friday-Sunday, March 17-19 at Cannon Beach Retreat Center. Registration forms available in the Garden Room and in the church office. Sign up early! Cost is $165, which includes four sessions, three meals, lodging, fellowship and lost of fun! Guest speaker is Layne Miller. Stretching Your Faith— Monday, March 20 at 7 pm MEN’S MINISTRY Men’s Fellowship Breakfast— Saturday, March 4, 8 am Men’s Bible Study—Wednesdays at 10 am, Library CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Sunday School— 9 am Kidz Church— for K-5th grades, dismissed during the 10 am Worship Service to the Chapel AWANA— Wednesday at 6:30 pm Kids Camp for kids who will complete the 3rd-6th grades, July 16-20 at Mayfield Lake Youth Camp FREEDOM YEARS Board Meeting— Monday, March 6, 1:30 pm Potluck— Wednesday, March 8, 12:00 pm SIZZLER— We meet for lunch 3rd Sunday of the month (March19) after 10 am service Lunch at Cornerstone Café— Wednesday, March 22. Bus leaves at 12:30 pm Freedom Years Newsletter available at their bulletin board & the Welcome and Member Center March Birthdays:
12 Ruth Scott 21 Cyril Kittelson
22 Irma Sanders 29 JoeAnn Torkko
FAMILY LIFE “The Journey”— a support group for widows of Calvary will meet on Sunday, March 12 at the home of Susan Sterkel. You are welcome to bring your lunch after the service if you choose. The meeting will begin at 12:30 pm. Questions about our group? Call Susan or Jackie. Sticky Faith Family Gathering—Sunday, March 26, 5 pm, includes a family meal. YOUTH Calvary Youth— Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. March series: Life Hurts, God Heals Calvary Youth to Portland Winterhawks— Saturday, March 4. $20 tickets plus money for food. 4:30 pm- 11 pm, permission slip needed. Sign up soon! Limited tickets available. Mayfield Lake Camp Dates—Middle School (6th-8th grades) Thursday, July 20-Monday, July 24. High School (9th-12th grades) Monday, July 24-Saturday, July 29. Newsletter available at the Welcome and Member Center and the church office. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS We are now taking applications for college scholarships for current high school seniors who graduate this spring. The scholarships are for graduating seniors who are scheduled to go on to college or other higher education this coming fall. Eligibility requirements include: 2017 high school graduate Participation in Calvary Community Church youth group, Sunday school and church activities while in high school Intent to register for fall quarter/semester at a higher education institution (college, technical school, trade school) Evidence of Christian faith When reviewing applications, the scholarship committee will consider academic achievement, community service, church activities, Christian commitment, and personal and academic goals. Applications can be obtained from Pastor Paul Bricknell or from Susan Sterkel in the church office during church business hours.
Applications are due in the church office by Wednesday, April 19, 2017
MISSIONS Pray for the many local, home and foreign missionaries that CCC supports. Detailed information about them is on the Garden Room bulletin board and at the Welcome and Member Center. OUR SYMPATHY TO Carol Hughart following the death of her sister Mark Obtinario following the death of his aunt Jan Heitz following the death of her brother Jan Docksteader & Sylvia Grant following the death of their brother Tony Perez following the death of his brother Carolyn Feasey-Kirkpatrick following the death of her husband Neal Nadene Ross following the death of her sister Jim Mury following the death of his father WORSHIP ARTS MINISTRY Adult Choir Practice— Thursdays at 6 pm OTHER NEWS Please check the lost and found near the main and preschool entrances. They are overflowing with coats, Bibles, and other items. Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 12. Set your clocks ahead! CALVARY COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL Registration for the 2017-2018 school year opens Wednesday, March 15. Registration packets will be available in the preschool classrooms, in the church office, and at the Welcome and Member Center. Questions? Email Robyn at [email protected] or call 423-8188 to set up a time to come and observe. Tours encouraged! Financials 2017 Tithes & Offerings- January
Actual
Budget
Difference
56,805
68,583
-11,777
Tithes & Offerings YTD
56,805
68,583
-11,777
March 2017 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm AWANA 6:30 pm Calvary Youth
5 Communion 9 am Sunday School & Adult Electives 10 am Worship Service and Kidz Church
6 9 am Prayer Partners 9 am Brown Bag Ministry 1:30 pm Freedom Years Board Meeting
12 (Daylight Savings Time Starts) 9 am Sunday School & Adult Electives 10 am Worship Service & Kids Church Missions Committee meeting following service 12:30 pm Journey at Susan Sterkel’s
13 9 am Prayer Partners 9 am Brown Bag Ministry
19 Women’s Retreat 9 am Sunday School & Adult Electives 10 am Worship Service & Kidz Church 11:15 Calvary U Freedom Years Lunch at Sizzler’s after service
20 9 am Prayer Partners 9 am Brown Bag Ministry 7 pm Women’s Ministry Stretching Your Faith
26 9 am Sunday School & Adult Electives 10 am Worship Service & Kidz Church 5 pm Sticky Faith
27 9 am Prayer Partners 9 Brown Bag Ministry
7 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Dorcas 7 pm Women’s Ministries Board Meeting
14 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 Dorcas
21 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Dorcas 7 pm Deacon and Trustee Meetings
28 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 5:30 pm Deaconess Meeting 7 pm Council Meeting
2
15 Preschool Registration begins 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm AWANA 6:30 pm Calvary Youth
22 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Men’s Bible Study 12:30 pm Freedom Years to Cornerstone Cafe 6:30 pm AWANA 6:30 pm Calvary Youth
29 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm AWANA 6:30 pm Calvary Youth
3
11:30 am BYKOTA 6 pm Choir Practice 7:15 pm Worship Team Practice
8 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Men’s Bible Study 12 pm Freedom Years Potluck 6:30 pm AWANA 6:30 pm Calvary Youth
Saturday
4 8 am Men’s Breakfast 4:30 pm Calvary Youth to Portland Winterhawks
9 6 pm Choir Practice 7:15 pm Worship Team Practice
16 10 am Pageturners in library 6 pm Choir Practice 7:15 pm Worship Team Practice
23
10 No Calvary Crafters
17
18
Women’s Retreat - Cannon Beach
24
6 pm Choir Practice 7:15 pm Worship Team Practice
30
11 7 am Open Hearts, Open Arms
25 7 am Open Hearts, Open Arms
31
6 pm Choir Practice 7:15 pm Worship Team Practice
Newsletter Deadline for April newsletter is Wednesday, March 22, noon
2017 SUMMER ACTIVITY DATES Vacation Bible School — June 26- June 30 Kids Camp— July 16-20 Middle School Camp—July 20-24 High School Camp— July 24-29 Family Camp—August 4-6 at KOA, Warrenton WOMEN’S MINISTRY Women’s Ministry Board Meeting—Tuesday, March 7, 7 pm Bible Studies: Tuesday (childcare arranged if needed) 9:30 am Wednesday (childcare arranged if needed) 9:30 am BYKOTA—Thursday, March 2, 11:30 am at Calvary Dorcas— Tuesdays, 10 am Girls “Get-away” Weekend— Friday-Sunday, March 17-19 at Cannon Beach Retreat Center. Registration forms available in the Garden Room and in the church office. Sign up early! Cost is $165, which includes four sessions, three meals, lodging, fellowship and lost of fun! Guest speaker is Layne Miller. Stretching Your Faith— Monday, March 20 at 7 pm MEN’S MINISTRY Men’s Fellowship Breakfast— Saturday, March 4, 8 am Men’s Bible Study—Wednesdays at 10 am, Library CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Sunday School— 9 am Kidz Church— for K-5th grades, dismissed during the 10 am Worship Service to the Chapel AWANA— Wednesday at 6:30 pm Kids Camp for kids who will complete the 3rd-6th grades, July 16-20 at Mayfield Lake Youth Camp FREEDOM YEARS Board Meeting— Monday, March 6, 1:30 pm Potluck— Wednesday, March 8, 12:00 pm SIZZLER— We meet for lunch 3rd Sunday of the month (March19) after 10 am service Lunch at Cornerstone Café— Wednesday, March 22. Bus leaves at 12:30 pm Freedom Years Newsletter available at their bulletin board & the Welcome and Member Center March Birthdays:
12 Ruth Scott 21 Cyril Kittelson
22 Irma Sanders 29 JoeAnn Torkko
FAMILY LIFE “The Journey”— a support group for widows of Calvary will meet on Sunday, March 12 at the home of Susan Sterkel. You are welcome to bring your lunch after the service if you choose. The meeting will begin at 12:30 pm. Questions about our group? Call Susan or Jackie. Sticky Faith Family Gathering—Sunday, March 26, 5 pm, includes a family meal. YOUTH Calvary Youth— Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. March series: Life Hurts, God Heals Calvary Youth to Portland Winterhawks— Saturday, March 4. $20 tickets plus money for food. 4:30 pm- 11 pm, permission slip needed. Sign up soon! Limited tickets available. Mayfield Lake Camp Dates—Middle School (6th-8th grades) Thursday, July 20-Monday, July 24. High School (9th-12th grades) Monday, July 24-Saturday, July 29. Newsletter available at the Welcome and Member Center and the church office. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS We are now taking applications for college scholarships for current high school seniors who graduate this spring. The scholarships are for graduating seniors who are scheduled to go on to college or other higher education this coming fall. Eligibility requirements include: 2017 high school graduate Participation in Calvary Community Church youth group, Sunday school and church activities while in high school Intent to register for fall quarter/semester at a higher education institution (college, technical school, trade school) Evidence of Christian faith When reviewing applications, the scholarship committee will consider academic achievement, community service, church activities, Christian commitment, and personal and academic goals. Applications can be obtained from Pastor Paul Bricknell or from Susan Sterkel in the church office during church business hours.
Applications are due in the church office by Wednesday, April 19, 2017
MISSIONS Pray for the many local, home and foreign missionaries that CCC supports. Detailed information about them is on the Garden Room bulletin board and at the Welcome and Member Center. OUR SYMPATHY TO Carol Hughart following the death of her sister Mark Obtinario following the death of his aunt Jan Heitz following the death of her brother Jan Docksteader & Sylvia Grant following the death of their brother Tony Perez following the death of his brother Carolyn Feasey-Kirkpatrick following the death of her husband Neal Nadene Ross following the death of her sister Jim Mury following the death of his father WORSHIP ARTS MINISTRY Adult Choir Practice— Thursdays at 6 pm OTHER NEWS Please check the lost and found near the main and preschool entrances. They are overflowing with coats, Bibles, and other items. Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 12. Set your clocks ahead! CALVARY COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL Registration for the 2017-2018 school year opens Wednesday, March 15. Registration packets will be available in the preschool classrooms, in the church office, and at the Welcome and Member Center. Questions? Email Robyn at [email protected] or call 423-8188 to set up a time to come and observe. Tours encouraged! Financials 2017 Tithes & Offerings- January
Actual
Budget
Difference
56,805
68,583
-11,777
Tithes & Offerings YTD
56,805
68,583
-11,777
March 2017 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm AWANA 6:30 pm Calvary Youth
5 Communion 9 am Sunday School & Adult Electives 10 am Worship Service and Kidz Church
6 9 am Prayer Partners 9 am Brown Bag Ministry 1:30 pm Freedom Years Board Meeting
12 (Daylight Savings Time Starts) 9 am Sunday School & Adult Electives 10 am Worship Service & Kids Church Missions Committee meeting following service 12:30 pm Journey at Susan Sterkel’s
13 9 am Prayer Partners 9 am Brown Bag Ministry
19 Women’s Retreat 9 am Sunday School & Adult Electives 10 am Worship Service & Kidz Church 11:15 Calvary U Freedom Years Lunch at Sizzler’s after service
20 9 am Prayer Partners 9 am Brown Bag Ministry 7 pm Women’s Ministry Stretching Your Faith
26 9 am Sunday School & Adult Electives 10 am Worship Service & Kidz Church 5 pm Sticky Faith
27 9 am Prayer Partners 9 Brown Bag Ministry
7 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Dorcas 7 pm Women’s Ministries Board Meeting
14 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 Dorcas
21 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Dorcas 7 pm Deacon and Trustee Meetings
28 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 5:30 pm Deaconess Meeting 7 pm Council Meeting
2
15 Preschool Registration begins 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm AWANA 6:30 pm Calvary Youth
22 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Men’s Bible Study 12:30 pm Freedom Years to Cornerstone Cafe 6:30 pm AWANA 6:30 pm Calvary Youth
29 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm AWANA 6:30 pm Calvary Youth
3
11:30 am BYKOTA 6 pm Choir Practice 7:15 pm Worship Team Practice
8 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 10 am Men’s Bible Study 12 pm Freedom Years Potluck 6:30 pm AWANA 6:30 pm Calvary Youth
Saturday
4 8 am Men’s Breakfast 4:30 pm Calvary Youth to Portland Winterhawks
9 6 pm Choir Practice 7:15 pm Worship Team Practice
16 10 am Pageturners in library 6 pm Choir Practice 7:15 pm Worship Team Practice
23
10 No Calvary Crafters
17
18
Women’s Retreat - Cannon Beach
24
6 pm Choir Practice 7:15 pm Worship Team Practice
30
11 7 am Open Hearts, Open Arms
25 7 am Open Hearts, Open Arms
31
6 pm Choir Practice 7:15 pm Worship Team Practice
Newsletter Deadline for April newsletter is Wednesday, March 22, noon
