July 12, 2015
CALVARY’S PRAYER CHAIN
Help lift up others to the Lord through prayer. For telephone or e-mail prayer chain requests, call Sylvia Holland at 764-6479. Names remain on the list four weeks unless the office is notified otherwise.
Please keep in your prayers: God’s Vision for Calvary and St. Paul’s Churches, Bishop Jeremiah Park, District Superintendent Charles Salisbury, our nation, Middle East crisis, the hungry, all those fighting cancer and other devastating diseases, Sierra Leone Initiative, Mondema U.M. Church, our missionary families, Haitian crisis, Grace Children’s Hospital
Calvary’s homebound members and friends – they would enjoy receiving cards, notes, and many, visits also: Arlene Bambling, Dorothy Bransom, Margaret Bulk, Fred Burkins, Ernest & Phyllis Garner, Jean Grissinger, Sylvia & William Holland, Pauline Long, Richard Mann, Alice Norris, Elaine Plitt, Harry Smith, Stanley Snyder, Johanna Sterner, James Sweitzer
Nancy Fox; Steve Garvin, Pastor Roland and Sue’s son; Dick and Elizabeth Kling; Tessa Koeling, mother of Keith & Linda Krout’s grandchildren; Denise LeClere, Jane Poff’s sister’ Jane Leinbach; Randy Meadows, father of a preschool student;Jillian Procope, Pastor Owen and Paula's granddaughter; Myka Joy Reeder, Dick and Pat’s infant great-granddaughter; John Trimmer; Jim Wolschlager
Leona Ernst, Sally Sheaffer’s friend (week 4)
Michelle, Dave Landis’ daughter, Dave is a friend of Grace Brant’s daughter Jenny, and the family of the person who was killed in this car accident; Sylvia’s cousin, Ethel Reichenbach; the researchers who are working tirelessly to find a cure for cancer; Bob Schaale (week 3)
Please keep in your prayers our service men and women: Jordan Stauffer, Tyler Jacoby, Andrew Miller, Bryan Stinnett, Bryce Holden, Matt Coons, Daniel Duff, Rusty Gohn,
Renee Wagner, Margaret Kugler’s grandson, Ed Kunkel
Prayers and condolences for the family and friends of Ed Wagner, Deb Reeder's dad, who passed on July 4. Please remember Deb and her family at this time.
Prayers and condolences for the family and friends of Jane Poff’s sister, Denise, who recently passed away. Please remember Denise's family and Jane and Steve at this time.
Karen Hamilton asks for prayers for her aunt, Jean Grissinger.Because of respiratory infection at Misercordia, residents must stay in their rooms. Plus, her eyes are getting bad and she has difficulty reading, which was a great pastime for her. Jean is becoming depressed and hasn't been eating. In addition to prayers for Jean, consider sending a card or note to cheer her up.
Congratulations to Gloria and Ron McElwee on the birth of their grandson born July 7. Gloria said that he is cute and wide awake Proud parents are Brenda and Joe.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
TODAY –Sunday, July 12 – 7th Sunday after Pentecost – Pastor Mike at camp
8:00 AMInformal Worship Service - Sanctuary
9:00 AMOne Christian Education Class – Apostles Room – Class Leaders:
9:45 AMFellowship and Coffee Time – Apostles Room
10:15 AMTraditional Worship Service - Sanctuary
10:15 AMThe Flame Contemporary Worship – Apostles Room
12 NoonShekinah Worship – Sanctuary (to 2:30 PM)
5:00 PMYouth Group – Youth Room (to 6:00 PM)
5:00 PMYork District Office of the UMC Day at the Revolution Baseball Game
Monday, July 13 – Pastor Mike at camp
7:00 PMNA – Apostles Room
Tuesday, July 14 – Pastor Mike at camp
9:30 AMCalvary and St. Paul’s Work Day at The WELL (to 11:30 AM)
Wednesday, July 15 – Pastor Mike at camp
9:30 AMCalvary and St. Paul’s Work Day at The WELL (to 11:30 AM)
6:00 PMTrinity Wednesday Dinner and Worship – Apostles Room
Thursday, July 16 – Pastor Mike at camp
9:30 AMCalvary and St. Paul’s Work Day at The WELL (to 11:30 AM)
7:00 PMShekinah Word Empowerment– Apostles Room (to 9:00 PM)
7:00 PMTrustees Meeting
Friday, July 17 – Pastor Mike at camp
Saturday, July 18 – Pastor Mike at camp
11:00 AMNA – Social Hall (to 1:30 PM)
4:00 PMShekinah Choir (to 6:00 PM)
7:00 PMAA – Social Hall (to 9:30 PM)
Sunday, July 19 – 8th Sunday after Pentecost – Calvary Capital Funds Sunday
8:00 AMInformal Worship Service - Sanctuary
9:00 AMOne Christian Education Class – Apostles Room – Class Leaders:
9:45 AMFellowship and Coffee Time – Apostles Room
10:15 AMTraditional Worship Service - Sanctuary
10:15 AMThe Flame Contemporary Worship – Apostles Room
12 NoonShekinah Worship – Sanctuary (to 2:30 PM)
5:00 PMYouth Group – Youth Room (to 6:00 PM)
STEWARDSHIP INFORMATION FOR WEEK ENDING JULY 5, 2015
Christian Education =35Traditional Worship – 10:30 AM =58
Trinity Wednesday Dinner & Worship = 41Contemporary Worship - The Flame – 10:30 AM = 35
Early Worship –8:00 AM =26Total Worship Attendance for the Week = 160
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please see the Hymnal Sponsor Sheets at both sanctuary entrances and the Information Center. Thank You to all who were able to sponsor a hymnal or a number of hymnals!
There are still 5 new hymnals that need sponsors. Hymnal Sponsor Sheets are in the sanctuary and at the Information Center.
Adult Unified Christian Education Lessons– Class meets in Apostles Room at 9:00 AM Sunday mornings … please come join us! We are using the International Lessons with open discussion, OR Class Leaders may present a program of their choice.
July 12Dick Hamilton - “No Tolerance for Corrupt Leaders”, Micah 3:5-12
July 19 Karl Jacoby – Keith Starner, Gideon Bible
July 26TBA
August 2Tami Barley, MS, RN – Barley Autumn House – “Dementia and Elder Care”
Vacation Bible School - Calvary ispartnering with St. Matthew Church this summer for VBS. The theme is “Everest:Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power”. VBS is being held at St. Matt’s during the week of July 20-24, and the sessions are from 6:30-8:30 PM. Ages 3, 4, and 5 are self-contained classes and 1st through 6th grades rotate through stations in the churchThere are application forms at the Information Center and in an orange file folder in the church office.
Please fill applications out and return to the Calvary/St. Paul Office ASAP
If anyone is interested in helping with VBS, let Diane Andrews know ASAP
Calvary and St. Paul’s Work Days at The WELL – July 14, 15, and 16, 9:30 – 11:30 AM. Please consider giving some time to help The WELL serve our community. There are jobs to do sitting as well as other tasks. Please contact Sally Sheaffer at 717-578-1008 or Flo Waybright at 225-5933 if you can help one, two, or all three mornings.
St. Paul’s Trustees Meetings – 3 MEETINGS! Tuesday, July 21; Wednesday, July 22; Thursday, July 23. All meetings begin at 5:30 PM AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH.
Attention Calvary and St. Paul’s congregations … We are up to90 tickets committed to date!!
With that number in play, I have purchased the tickets earlier thananticipated so we can all sit together in the same section. We will be in Section 23 on the 3rd base side. The sun will be at our backsduring the game. We can purchase addition tickets ($8.00 ea.)if we haveany new signups during July. Thank you for those who have paid by check. Again, checks payable to Jeff O’Brien, MAKE SURE YOU PUT“YORK REVOLUTION TICKETS” ON THE MEMO LINEand place in the offering plate. Those who requested handicap seating, rest assured I have your tickets in hand now. Again, the game starts at 5:00PM on Sunday August 23. The gates open at 4:00PM. There is pre-game entertainment scheduled to begin shortly after the gates open so consider coming earlier than the 5:00 PM first pitch. Jeff O'Brien
Pizza Hut Couponsto benefit Normandie Ridge Auxiliary are on the Info Center bulletin board.
Calvary’s Annual Holiday Bazaar is coming up before we know it! Crafters, please work on items to sell at the bazaar. We also need lots of help setting up, tearing down, and staffing the Bazaar. Bazaar Gift Basket Info is at the Info Center with lists of suggested Gift Basket themes with sampleitems for the theme. There is a sheet of paper for each idea. If you are interestedin creating a basket for the Holiday Bazaar Silent Auction, take the chosen themedbasket list with you. If you have an idea not included, please GO WITH IT. If a particularbasket seems pricey, get a friend or two to help (greater joy and entertainment working withfriends.) Jane Leinbach
St. Paul’s participates in the Support for Incarcerated Women through Prayer and Encouragement Program.This month we have been assigned this woman to pray for and to write to: Megan A. – single, 4 children. Please pick up the half-sheet flyer in the sanctuary or at the Information Center for more information. Calvary congregation, please feel free to participate also.
Calvary Mission Envelopes in the Pews–Please use these envelopes on a regular basis to help meet our goal with the Conference, which is approximately $1,200. This money is for Bishop Park’s challenge - reduction of the mortgage of Mission Central and the “Imagine No Malaria” campaign. Thank you for supporting our mission projects.
Stitches from the Heart–Contact Treva Andrews (717-825-6181, ) or Pat Jacoby (717-764-0203, ) with any questions. See flyers, which include a mission statement and an updatedwish list, on the Information Center bulletin board.
The Stamp Project at the Brethren Home at Cross Keys – Please give your cancelled postage stamps to Dot Markle or place them in the small box in the church office marked “Stamps”.
Please support Trinity Wednesdays! Even if you don’t attend, your support is needed to purchase supplies; donate money to purchase supplies, and/or provide a casserole, salad, or dessert. Contact Ginny Adams for more information.
The WELL – Please continue to donate non-perishable food and personal care, household, and baby items. Financial donations are also appreciated.
Please support your church! 8:00 AM Liturgists – Treva Andrews. 10:15 AM Liturgists – Joan Gumerlock. Acolytes – Ginny Adams; Greeters/Ushers – Karen Hoover. Altar Flower Sponsors – Sign-up sheet at Info Center. Bulletin Sponsors – Sign-up sheet at Info Center.
Please remember to buy Giant and Weis Grocery Cards from Calvary! See Karen Hoover. Profits are used to purchase Bibles to give away at community events. You get the full face value to use like cash at the store for groceries and gas, and the church receives 5%.
To contact Pastor Mike: 717-877-4791 (call and text) or . For a pastoral emergency, call Pastor Mike; if he is not available, you may leave a message for him or call Pastor Roland at 717-840-0725 or Pastor Tanya at 717-887-4273 (call and text).
Scheduled Church Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM Mondays
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Tuesdays
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Wednesdays
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM Thursdays
Pastor Mike at Camp July 11 –18. For a pastoral emergency, please call Pastor Roland or Pastor Tanya.