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For the week ending Sunday, September 4, 2016 Volume 49 Number 36
The Calmeth News (USPS 555560). Published weekly, free of charge by Calvary United Methodist Church, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA
22202-2599. Periodicals paid at Arlington, VA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CALVARY UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA 22202.
Calvary United Methodist Church
www.calmeth.org Office: 703-892-5185
Fax: 703-892-0414 Calvary Children’s School:
Preschool: 703-892-4112
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2315 South Grant St., Arlington, VA 22202
Our Mission: Through worship, education, service, and
fellowship, we'll share with all people Christ's message of faith, hope, and love.
What’s Going on at Calvary This edition has two weeks of activities listed. If you have questions about an event, please contact the church office.
Monday, August 29 7pm—Missions Committee in Classroom 1
Tuesday, August 30 Church office closes at 2pm
Wednesday, August 31 Office Hours: 10am-2pm
6:30pm—Wed. Night Dinner—Shish Kabob ($7 adult and $5 child) Please RSVP before NOON Wed. to 703-892-5185
Thursday, September 1 Office Hours: 10am-2pm
Friday, September 2 Church office CLOSED Sunday, September 4
8:30am—Worship with Holy Communion 9:45am—Learning for All Ages (various locations) 11am—Worship with Holy Communion 12:15pm—Coffee Hour
Monday, September 5 Labor Day Holiday—Church office CLOSED
7:30pm—SPRC in Classroom 1 Tuesday, September 6
Office Hours: 10am-2pm 7:30pm—Trustee Meeting in Classroom 1
Wednesday, September 7 Office Hours: 10am-2pm
6:30pm—Wed. Night Dinner—BBQ Sandwich($7 adult and $5 child) Please RSVP before NOON Wed. to 703-892-5185
Thursday, September 8 Office Hours: 10am-2pm
3:30-5:30pm—Homework Club in Memorial Hall 7-8pm—Adult Handbell Choir in Memorial Hall 8-9:30pm—Chancel Choir rehearsal in Memorial Hall
Friday, September 9 7-9pm—Triple Threat—Snacks, Service, and Sillyness
Saturday, September 10 8-10am—Community Pancake Breakfast in Harris Hall 10-11am—Prayer Team Meeting in the Small Meeting Room
Sunday, September 11 8:30am—Worship with Holy Communion 9:45am—Learning for All Ages (various locations) 11am—Worship with Holy Communion 12:15pm—Coffee Hour
Out With the Old
In With The New! Thanks to the Linn Foundation
There was a gaping hole in the outside wall for a short time as the church Office windows were removed. The view from inside the office was very pretty—even if it was only temporary.
School Supply Give Away Success and a Great Time for All! On Saturday, August 27, 18 Calvary volunteers, 7 Chirilagua / Arlandria volunteers, and the families of 60 children played games made by our Calvary Elementary Camp kids and took home school supplies donated by our community. Evelin and Ingris, our contacts in the neighborhood, shared that later the same day, there was another event giving away 30 backpacks to another group of families, all who had to participate in the programs in the community last school year. The kids who received our school supplies were families who participated this summer, most of
who were new to the community and just getting started in their journey in the United States. What a blessing to be a first
blessing to these families. Thank you to all who prayed, brought supplies, came and sweated it out and made the fun that we enjoyed!
Changes in Youth Leadership Calvary Hiring a Youth Leader We are now hiring a Youth Leader. The website will have more information and details. Visit www.calmeth.org.
Congratulations! ...to Joey and Tory Arkfeld who were married Saturday, August 6. Blessings for a long and happy life together.
Learning For All Ages Sunday Morning
Children’s Sunday School Children meet in the Preschool building (the building behind the fellowship hall) on Sunday mornings. Contact Beth Posey at [email protected] for questions.
Classroom 1 Group at 9:45am The Classroom 1 Group will begin a new study, “Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White” by Adam Hamilton, after the Labor Day holiday. Books are available for $15.
The Adult Bible Study (Classroom 2 Group) at 9:45am The Classroom 2 Group is beginning a new study. For questions, contact Rev. Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon at [email protected]. Walk-ins are Welcome!
Online Book Group Each week, we read a chapter, have a discussion and reply on line. Contact Beth at [email protected] if you have any questions or want to sign up.
Praying Wives A daily reminder with scripture and devotions for wives is sent (from a wife!) to pray for our husbands. For information, please contact Beth Posey at [email protected].
Flood Victim Mission Trip Mission Trip Over Columbus Day Holiday Weekend In June there was extensive flooding in several states (including VA and WV). Although the waters have receded, there is still need for help with cleanup and getting homes and businesses back to normal. Pastor Matthew (who has family and friends living in the flooded areas of WV) is coordinating a short (over a weekend) adult mission trip to Greenbrier County, West Virginia, one of the places hardest hit by the flooding. This will be a 2-day work trip with two days of travel. We will leave on Thursday, October 6 and return on Sunday, October 9 (working on Friday and Saturday, October 7-8). The cost is $20/day, plus expenses related to food during travel. We will travelling to Greenbrier County, WV, Here is the link to register: https://www.servicenetwork.com/reg/APPSERV/Join.asp?Group=5778 Specific projects and other details are still being finalized . If you are interested in helping or have any questions, please e-mail [email protected] with your skills and other helpful information.
Contributions to Calvary Communion Offering Supports Pastor’s Discretionary Fund This fund is used by Pastor Matthew for local (Arlington) relief needs. You can donate by placing a contribution in the baskets placed at the outer aisles as you return to your seat after receiving communion. Thank you for supporting those in need.
E-Giving is Safe and Secure If you missed church on a Sunday because of the weather, illness, or vacation you can be sure your offering is counted if you have signed up for E-Giving. Check it out! Through e-giving there is an option to give regularly or you can also give as a one-time guest. Thank you for supporting Calvary UMC.
Have something to post in Calmeth News? Deadline is THURSDAY 12 noon to submit your articles or announcements, please contact us by email: [email protected], or simply call the church office: (703) 892-5185. Due to limited space we can only publish a limited number of articles. Articles or announcements that are lengthy may be edited. Thank you for keeping our family and friends up-to-date.
Pastor: Matthew Smith [email protected] Church Admin.: Molly Sessions [email protected] Family Ministries: Beth Posey [email protected] Financial Admin.: Barbara Harslem [email protected] Lay Leader: Keith Sessions [email protected] Music Director: Mickey Fuson [email protected] 8:30am Music Dir.: Wayne Kemp [email protected] Organist: Joseph Arkfeld [email protected] Custodian: Thuan Tran
Family Ministries Homework Club Thursday, September 8, from 4-5pm, Homework Club will start again this year! Our first time together we will do a challenge and eat snacks and play. Please contact Beth Posey for more information ([email protected])
Triple Threat Friday, September 9 from 7-9pm is Triple Threat - our monthly time for students in 3rd grade and up eating snacks, playing games and doing service. For information, please contact Maggie Posey at [email protected] And register on our website www.calmeth.org
Preschool Looking for... Do you have one of those felt-backed, plastic tablecloths around your house? Maybe it has a Christmas design, or a Halloween picture, or some lovely flowers? Our preschool would LOVE to be the new home for it! Please leave your donations on the table in the back of Memorial Hall OR in the coat closet next to Harris Hall! Thanks!
Calling all folks who like children! It’s time to sign up to share God’s love with children on Sunday mornings! One hour blocks are open each week. Training, support, and materials are provided! Our children’s program is available from 8:30 through our 11 service. A background check is required to work with the children. If Sundays don’t work for you, we have weekday opportunities as well. Additionally, our Family Ministry hosts opportunities that are occasional (Backpack giveaways, college box collection, Christmas parties, Day of Service events on Maundy Thursday, etc.) and Vacation Bible School (summer). OR, volunteer to send out birthday cards! There’s an opportunity to impact the children and youth of our community for everyone! Please contact Beth Posey.
Prayer Corner This is a space where prayers can be shared and lifted up. It will now provide the names of people or circumstances that are in need of prayer so that we can all pray for sorrows, joys, trials, and celebrations. The reason for prayer may not be included (for privacy considerations). If you would like to add a name to this list (please check to be sure it’s okay to share), please submit it in writing by using a prayer card during worship or sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Names will be kept on the list for one month unless a written extension or removal is requested. The date following each name is when the request was submitted to the church office. This week we pray for: Wayne who had knee surgery (8/23) Gloria Parker who is planning a mission trip to Kenya in
2017 and considering a call to the Mission Field We continue to pray for: Steven T., who has blood clots (8/15) Gus Bronson (8/8) The family of Lynn Copeland Buckles, whose father, Earl,
passed away on Saturday (8/6) Teachers, administrators, and students (8/8)
Prayer Group Forming Janet Kiel would love for anyone who is interested in starting a Calvary prayer group to join her in the Small Meeting Room (across from the Church Office) from 10-11am on Saturday, September 10. This group will be meeting the first Saturday of the month. Look forward to having you join the Prayer Group.