Calvary Lutheran Church 303 Fifth Street PO Box 23 Spencer, NC 28159

704-636-2152

Calvary Senior’s MealSite The Spencer Community Nutrition Site is hosted

by Calvary Church through Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, Salisbury. All Seniors ages 60 & older are

welcome. There’s food, fun, fellowship & activities. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:00 AM–12:30 PM

Meals@12:00. Call the Nutrition

Program at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center 704-216-7702 or Calvary

Church for more information.

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Ruminations… In loving memory of Marguerite Bingham and Mildred Beaver

Years ago I remember reading the story of two water bugs that lived in a quiet pond. It was a tranquil life they shared, each day spent lazily swimming around enjoying the sights and the sounds and the plentiful food the pond offered them. What a wonderful, worry-free life they led! But there was one, and only one, concern that faced them; only one mystery that confounded them. Every once in a while, one of their water bug friends would swim to the surface of the pond, disappear, and never come back. This had happened many times before. Many of their acquaintances would simply disappear at the surface. This was a great mystery to these two water bugs and their quiet, peaceful existence was often interrupted when one would ask the other, “I wonder where they went and why they never came back?” So, one day, as these two water bug friends were pondering the mystery of their disappearing friends, they made a pact with one another. “If either of us ever swims to the surface and disappears, we have to promise that we’ll come back and tell the other what happened.” They both agreed to do this so that the mystery of the disappearing water bugs might one day be resolved. And it happened. On one bright, warm, sunny day when life in the pond was particularly active, one of the water bug friends looked at the other and said, “I don’t know what’s happening to me, but I feel like I need to swim to the surface. My body feels sort of funny, like I’m about to jump out of my own skin.” The other bug said, “O.K. But remember our pact. If you swim to the surface and disappear, you’ve got to come back and tell me what happened. O.K?” “O.K.,” answered his water bug friend. And he began his slow swim to the surface. And he disappeared from sight. And he never came back to tell his friend what happened to him. Because, you see, once a nymph transforms into a dragonfly, it never returns to the water. If only we could know what happens to us when we die. If only loved ones, upon dying, could come back and tell us of their experience, tell us what happened to them. But they cannot. And we are left to ponder over questions that, in this life, will never be answered.

The Stewardship of Our Treasure

Ron Corriher Treasurer Ron Thomas Investment Trustee Jeff Hendrix Investment Trustee TBA Investment Trustee Carrie Hendrix Financial Secretary

Congregational Council

Ron Corriher 2016 Treasurer

Carrie Hendrix 2016 Secretary

Lisa Perdue 2016 Vice President Ron Thomas 2016

Terry Butler 2017

Shannon Helms 2017

Elizabeth Smith 2017 President

Paul Briggs 2018

Martha Pulliam-Edwards 2018

CALVARY

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We Are Thankful For:

Sunday School & Worship Services 9:15 AM Sunday School Fellowship 9:30 AM Sunday School

10:30 AM Worship Services

Sunday School & Worship Services 9:15 AM Sunday School Fellowship 9:30 AM Sunday School

10:30 AM Worship Services

www.LutheransInSpencer.org Pastor Wayne’s email: wscobb54@att.net

Denise’s emails: nisewaller@yahoo.com &

calvaryelca@charlotte.twcbc.com

www.LutheransInSpencer.org

Pastor Wayne’s email: wscobb54@att.net Denise’s email:

calvaryelca@charlotte.twcbc.com

Emergency Numbers The Rev. Wayne Cobb 912-844-7975

Denise Waller 704-637-6680

Church Staff The Rev. Wayne Cobb Pastor

Lisa Perdue Organist/Choir Director

Ron Corriher Handbell Choir Director

Denise Waller Parish Secretary

Sylvia White Custodian

Ministry Committee Chairpersons Bereavement Peggy Bringle

Columbarium Agnes Spagnolo & Ron Thomas

CyberMinistry Jeff Hendrix

Hospitality Linda Beaver

Learning Elizabeth Smith

Lutheran Men In Mission Ben Beaver

Meals On Wheels Sonny Koontz

Property Terry Butler

Spencer Council of Churches Martha Pulliam-Edwards Sunday School Superintendent Toby Perdue

Support Tracey Bumgardner

Synod Delegates Elizabeth Smith & Ron Corriher

W.E.L.C.A. Elizabeth Smith

Outreach Cornelia Briggs

Worship & Music Ron Corriher

Youth TBA

August 2016

August 2016

But we are people of faith. We have someone to believe in, someone to trust with all that we do not know and cannot fully understand, someone who has left us with abiding, living promises. Jesus alone is the one who has lived through death and is able to tell us and show us that death is simply a portal to a new life. Much like the life cycle of the dragonfly, one day each of us will go through a dramatic change that will take us away from one life and lead us into another, better, wonder-filled life. As believers in Jesus, our promise is that this world is not our home and this life is not our destiny. We are children of God, citizens of heaven, Paul tells us. We are all heaven-bound, and one day all of the mysteries of this life will be revealed to us and we will know then what we cannot know now. Until then, we walk by faith, not by sight, believing that there is one leading us through the darkness whose light will never grow dim. We call him Jesus and he is the light of the world, the light that no darkness can ever overcome. Thanks be to God for the light that will, one day, lead us all home.

With love…

Pastor Wayne

Operation Homefront - Carolinas Operation Homefront Carolinas provides

emergency financial & other assistance to the families of our service members &

Wounded Warriors.

Operation Homefront – Carolinas will host “Star-Spangled Babies” baby showers to benefit expecting military mothers & military spouses throughout NC & SC.

Please consider becoming a sponsor of our “Star-Spangled Babies” Baby Showers by making a cash or in-kind donation. Your generosity will be used to provide necessary

newborn baby items to military families in need.

In-Kind Donation Suggestions: *Crib Bedding-Bumpers & Crib Sheets *Stroller Blankets *Baby Safety Items – Cabinet

Locks, Gates, etc. *Changing Table Pads & Covers *Clothing – All Sizes *Sleep Sets *Hooded Towels *Pacifiers *Car Seats – Infant & Toddler Sizes *Cribs *Exercisers

*Bouncy Seats *Pack n’ Plays *Diapers/Pampers *Baby Wipes *Swaddle Blankets *Baby Bottles *Baby Food / Formula *Teething Toys/Rattles/Baby Stuffed Toys/Books

*Bassinets *Strollers *Baby Swings *Highchairs *Baby Carriers/Slings

Thanks for supporting our military families! Contact: Marylyn Koontz 704-957-0080

Mildred Thomas Beaver September 29, 1921 – July 30, 2016

Mildred Thomas Beaver, 94, of Salisbury, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 29, 1921, in Spencer, NC, she was the daughter of the late Carrie Kester Thomas and the late Reuben F. Thomas. Mildred graduated from East Spencer High School in 1938 and then graduated from Salisbury Business College. She retired from Cone Mills after thirty years of service. Mildred was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents Carrie and Reuben, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67years, Herman Francis Beaver, on October 23, 2012; brothers: Norman, Leo, Cleo and Milton Thomas; and sisters: Eloise Eller, Kathryn Hester and LaVerne Mull. Mildred was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters: Ann Deibert (Glenn Sr.) of Plantation, FL, Jane Houska (Chuck) of Clemmons, NC; four grandchildren: Glenn Deibert, Jr., Kristin Deibert, Christopher Houska (Lauren), Katy Felts (Drew); great grandchild: Davis Petervary-Houska; brother Ronald Thomas (Joanne) of Salisbury; and sister Gaynelle Leonard of Salisbury. The Visitation was held on Saturday, August 6, 2016, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and her Memorial Service was held immediately following the Visitation at 11:00 AM, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 303 5th Street, Spencer, NC 28159. The Rev. Wayne Cobb officiated and Lisa Perdue was the organist. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Calvary Lutheran Church, PO Box 23, Spencer, NC 28159 or the donor’s choice of charity. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Calvary Lutheran Church Columbarium. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Beaver family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.

Marguerite Cline Bingham June 29, 1921 – July 16, 2016

Mrs. Marguerite Cline Bingham, 95, of Spencer, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, of declining health and pneumonia. She was the daughter of the late Howard L. Cline and Cora Moose Cline and the wife of the late W. H. (Bill) Bingham of Spencer. Born June 29, 1921, in Rowan County, she grew up on Eighth Street in Spencer with her sister, the late Betty Jane Cline. Marguerite graduated from Spencer High School, and attended Lenoir Rhyne College. On Dec. 15, 1945, she began her 52 years of marriage to her “man in uniform”, Bill, who was a machinist with Southern Railway Company. She was a lifelong member of Calvary Lutheran Church and a member of the WELCA. Her family and church were all important to her. Surviving are her son, William H. (Bill) Bingham, Jr., (Margaret) of Garner; daughters, Lisa Bingham Perdue (Toby) of Spencer and Deborah Lynn Bingham of Spencer; two grandsons, Jason Perdue (Melissa) of Concord and Eric Perdue (Tammy) of Salisbury; and five great-grandchildren, Jacob, Will, Connor, Caitlyn, and Makayla. The Visitation was held on Monday, July 18, at 11:00 AM, in the Educational Building of Calvary Lutheran Church (303 Fifth Street, Spencer) followed by the funeral service at 12:00 PM in the church sanctuary. The Rev. Wayne Cobb officiated and Connie Burleson was the organist. The funeral service concluded with a graveside service at Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, PO Box 23, Spencer, NC 28159, or to the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, 1229 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144. The family expresses appreciation to the Reverend Wayne Cobb for his caring concern and to the staff of Tower B-4th Floor Novant Health Rowan Medical Center and to the staff of the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House for their kindness and support. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Bingham family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Congregational Prayer Concerns

(PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK OVER THE LIST & SEND ANY UPDATES/REMOVALS TO DENISE!)

Deaths: Mildred Beaver & Marguerite Bingham Homebound Members: Mary Sain at Carillon; Dorothy Dunham at Autumn Care; Gaynell Leonard at the Lutheran Home; Dot Bingham at Trinity Oaks; Becky Hammond & Julian Torrey at home Members: JoAnn Thomas, Bradley Butler, Barbara McCorkle, Brad Lindsay, Brentyn Heffner, Martha Pulliam-Edwards, Paul & Cornelia Briggs, Terry & Sandra Butler, Jesse Troutman, Denise Waller Members’ Prayer Requests for Friends and Family: Bob Bishop, Mike Herring, David Dowell, Dot Swing, Lins Barwick, Betty Lomax, Cynthia Lomax, Kirby Broughton, Coy Shives, Lizzie & Zeke Overcash, Steve Williams, John Doe, Michael Hartman, Dawn Kessler, Sawyer Black, Jim Bradley, Brenda Dangerfield, Sandy Charette, Donna Stewart, Bob & Pat Schmidt, Christopher Concannon, Ken Maine, Toby Wilson, Ruenell Hammond, Taylor Brewer, Marie Lomax, Natasha Briggers, David & Kathy Leasure, Peter Marcotte, Collins Barwick, Chase Bivins & family, Shirley Glover, Greg Blake, Cynthia Anderson, Kristen Seamans & family, Lynn Lankford, David Swaim, Cynthia Gwynn, Scotty Adcock, Madison Jones, Ronnie Henry, Bob Hammond, Lois Stallings, Peter Marcotte, Dorothy Baker, Melvin Harmon, Helen Jackson, Carlton Miller, Rachel Raper, John Whitehead, Joan Seymour, Jeff Summers, Ronnie Waller, DJ Throckmorton, Paul & Kay Lamb, Dianne Brawley, Mildred Brooks

Summer Food Service Program at Central United

Methodist Church for Children Ages 3 - 18! June 13 – August 17 Monday – Friday 12:30 PM

200 Fourth Street, Spencer (Corner of Yadkin & Fourth Street)

Central Methodist is partnering again this summer with Rowan-Salisbury Schools Child Nutrition Services to provide FREE LUNCHES for any children ages 3-18. (There are no

adult meals & no meals for purchase available.) (Closed on July 4th.) Do ors open at 12:00 PM & lunch is served at 12:30 PM. Children must be present to

receive a meal & it must be eaten at the church. The purpose of the program is to reach out to children in our county who may not receive the opportunity to eat meals like they would if school were in session. ?s.

Please contact Meredith Honeycutt at 704-630-6047 or Linda Miller at 704-633-0760.

Two Lives, Two Hearts Joined Together In Friendship

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. God’s Work. Our Hands.

Congregational Sympathy & Assurance of the Resurrection

To: Ann & Glenn Deibert, Jane & Chuck Houska & their families

at the death of Ann & Jane’s mother, Mildred Thomas Beaver.

To: Bill, Jr. & Margaret Bingham, Lisa & Toby Perdue, & Debbie Bingham & their families at the death of Bill, Lisa & Debbie’s mother,

Marguerite Cline Bingham.

Thank You The family of Marguerite Cline Bingham acknowledges with grateful appreciation

the kind expression of your sympathy. Calvary Lutheran Church Bereavement Committee, We wanted to thank all of you for the family meal you prepared for us after the funeral for our mother/mother-in-law, Marguerite Bingham. The food was delicious, but most of

all we appreciated your love and concern. With appreciation,

Bill Jr. & Margaret Bingham

Calvary Lutheran Church Mission Statement

Calvary Lutheran Church is a fellowship of Christian believers who are led by the Holy Spirit. We welcome all

into our fellowship to hear the Word of God preached and to worship together. We see our mission to be one of

witnessing to God’s grace by reaching out to all, using our talents actively to show our love and concern for others. In doing this we work to show how exciting being a Christian

is and how we hope to attain a unity of our faith.

www.nclutheran.org is an excellent source of information on what’s happening

within the NC Synod & the churches it unites. You can sign up to receive the Synod newsletters, learn more about the Lutheran Church’s history, donate to worthy causes

& more! Check it out!

Congratulations to Christopher & Summer Concannon,

who were united in marriage on Saturday, July 30, 2016! Calvary was overjoyed to share in this holy event!

May God bless you as you begin your new life as husband and wife!

What is Road to Recovery? Road to Recovery is the American Cancer Society’s volunteer-based driving program that provides transportation to & from medical centers for cancer patients undergoing treatments.

Now more than ever cancer patients need your help. Many won’t receive the treatment they so desperately need simply because of transportation.

To become a volunteer driver for the American Cancer

Society you must: Own a safe & reliable vehicle

Pass a Background & Motor Vehicle Check

Have a current, valid driver’s license

Be between the ages of 18 & 85

Have proof of adequate automobile insurance

Complete Road to Recovery volunteer training.

August Service Helpers

Elizabeth Smith WORSHIP ASSISTANT & LECTOR

Paul Briggs & Terry Butler USHERS

Please remember that due to vacations, kid’s custody, etc., everyone can’t always

fulfill their duties. Please keep an open heart & be ready to “jump in” as needed!

If you know you can’t help on a particular Sunday, arrange a replacement or call

Elizabeth Smith at 704-855-5458.

Altar Flowers

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The 2016 Flower Chart is on the bulletin board in the Educational Building.

RHM is in desperate need of cash donations to help

people with their electric bills! Please also remember the “Donation of the Month Program”. The “Item of the

Month” for August is diapers! Any non-perishable food items or paper

products are appreciated. Give thanks for all that you have by helping others through RHM. Items may be placed in the basket in the Narthex. Thanks for

your continued support!

Happy Birthday to… 1 Tommy Swing Mickey Moore

2 Barbara McCorkle 5 Gaynell Leonard Jennifer Rakes

10 Layton Butler 18 David Holder

Cornelia Briggs 19 Denise Waller

Alex Swing 21 Bob Bishop

Rev. William Milholland 24 Thomas Talbert 27 Michael Moore

Leigha Goldin 30 Ralph Cruse 31 Melinda Watkins

Please report misspelled, omitted names, etc.

Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to:

Ron & JoAnn Thomas – 18th 53 Yrs!

Paul & Cornelia Briggs – 25th 54 Yrs!

Calvary would like to send extra special congratulations to Ron & JoAnn as they

celebrate their 53rd Anniversary & to Paul & Cornelia Briggs as they celebrate

their 54th Anniversary!

Wedding Anniversaries should be celebrated! Please report yours to Denise.

Calvary is accessible to ALL! If

you need assistance please ask!

WELCA WELCA wishes to remind everyone of their many ongoing mission projects:

Rowan Helping Ministries Bring food on Sunday mornings! (Basket in the Narthex).

Pennies for Legacy Scholarships. (normally)

Aluminum Can Pop-tops for the Mugumo Project, an orphanage & school in Kenya.

Give your cans to Denise for the Humane Society of Rowan County!

Campbell’s Soup labels, Box Tops & Bar Codes for Education benefits

North Rowan Elementary School!

Used Cell-Phone Recycling Program benefits the Family Crisis Council of Rowan

County. (Please remove the memory chip.) They are then donated to FCCRC & turned into much needed funds. WELCA also has other projects during the year to help with this worthy cause. FamilyCrisisCouncil.org. Support. Not Blame - 24 –HOUR HOTLINE 704-636-4718. If you have been raped or sexually assaulted – We can help you! Free confidential counseling & support. Reach out today! You are not alone.

Please Remember the Food for Thought Back Pack Project of Rowan County!

We collect money to help provide food for school children! We have a box in the Narthex to collect for the “Food For Thought Program”! This money helps make sure that school children receive backpacks with food to help them have food at home! Children perform much better in school & life when they eat on a regular basis! If you aren’t already, please consider contributing to this important ONGOING ministry!

Please encourage your friends & family to collect &

recycle for these worthy causes!

Please Remember Calvary This Summer!

Vacation season is almost upon us & we have a little budget shortfall for the year (as usual). The work & cost of operating the Church goes on, so your offerings will be “much appreciated” during vacation season. Thanks!

Everyone’s Invited to Join for Breakfast!

The Men In Mission have decided to open their regular breakfast meeting to ALL interested in joining us (not just men). We’re also changing the time for breakfast to 9:00 AM so that the Adult Sunday School Class & EVERYONE ELSE can enjoy a breakfast, as well as, our usual fellowship & "Bible Study". Please plan to join us!!!

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