March 1, 2015
PRAYER CHAIN
Help lift up others to the Lord through prayer. Join the Prayer Chain. 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, Bishop Jeremiah Park, District Superintendent Charles Salisbury, our nation, Middle East crisis, peace, 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,and children coming into the U. S. and their families.
Calvary’s homebound members and friends – they would enjoy receiving cards, notes, and many, visits: Arlene Bambling, Dorothy Bransom, Ethel Brubaker, Margaret Bulk, Fred Burkins, Helen Drumm, Ernest & Phyllis Garner, Jean Grissinger, Sylvia & William Holland, Pauline Long, Richard Mann, Alice Norris, Elaine Plitt, Harry Smith, Stanley Snyder, Johanna Sterner, James Sweitzer, Catherine Worley
Ginny Adams, Nancy Fox; Steve Garvin, Pastor Roland and Sue’s son; Tessa Koeling, mother of Keith & Linda Krout’s grandchildren; Randy Meadows, father of a preschool student; John Trimmer; Jim Wolschlager
Bob Culp, friend of Lois Rider; Myka Joy Reederand Family, great-granddaughter of Dick and Pat Reeder; Anna Watson (week 4)
Don Gentzler, Sandy Smith's niece's father-in-law; John Hamp; Ellen Gladfelter, friend of Ethel Schrom (week 3)
Steve Schrom, brother-in-law of Lois Rider and Ethel Schrom; Dennis Roberts, Jane Poff’s brother; Jim Miller; Dr. William Franks; Aleisha Hake, Edie Thomas’ 15-month old great-granddaughter (week 2)
Kayla Nickey, relative of Pastor Roland; Pastor Roland (week 1)
Please keep in your prayers our service men and women:
Tyler Jacoby Andrew Miller Bryan Stinnett Bryce HoldenMatt Coons
Daniel Duff Rusty Gohn Renee Wagner Margaret Kugler’s grandsonEd Kunkel
I've been grateful for all the prayers lifted up on my behalf. They worked, praise the Lord. I'm doing very well. Thank You, Karl Jacoby
Dear Friends,
Thank you for the cards you sent us honoring our 60th wedding anniversary. God has truly blessed us with each other and with family and friends. God bless you!
Love,Roland and Sue.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
TODAY –March 1 – Second Sunday in Lent - Communion
8:00 AMInformal Worship –Communion - Sanctuary
9:00 AMSunday School for All Ages
9:15 AMSt. Paul’s Worship –Communion - Sanctuary
10:00 AMFellowship and Coffee Time – Apostles Room
10:30 AMTraditional Worship - Communion - Sanctuary
10:30 AMThe Flame Contemporary Worship – Apostles Room
12 NoonShekinah Worship – Sanctuary (to 2:30 PM)
Monday, March 2
7:00 PMNA – Social Hall
7:00 PMChimes Practice
Wednesday, March 4
6:00 PMTrinity Wednesday Dinner and Worship – Apostles Room
7:00 PMWest York Ministerium’s Wednesday Evening Lenten Services at St. Matthew with
Pastor Brossman
Thursday, March 5
7:00 PMChoir Rehearsal
7:00 PMShekinah – Apostles Room (to 9:00 PM)
Friday, March 6
TBDMake Candy - Kitchen/Social Hall
Saturday, March 7
TBDMake Candy - Kitchen/Social Hall
11:00 AMNA – Social Hall (to 1:30 PM)
4:00 PMShekinahChoir Rehearsal
7:00 PMAA – Social Hall (to 9:30 PM)
Sunday, March 8 – 3rdSunday in Lent – Youth Sunday – Blanket Sunday – Pretzel Sunday – Daylight Savings Time Begins
8:00 AMInformal Traditional Worship –Sanctuary
9:00 AMSunday School
9:15 AMSt. Paul’s Worship –Sanctuary
10:00 AMFellowship and Coffee Time – Apostles Room
10:30 AMTraditional Worship –Sanctuary
10:30 AMThe Flame Contemporary Worship – Apostles Room
12 NoonShekinah Worship – Sanctuary (to 2:30 PM)
STEWARDSHIP INFORMATION FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 22, 2015
Sunday School =30Traditional Worship – 10:30 AM =45
Early Worship - 8:00 AM =16Contemporary Worship - The Flame – 10:30 AM = 5 –
joined traditional worship
Trinity Wednesday Dinner & Worship = 49Total Worship Attendance for the Week = 115
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention Church Council Ad Board Members and Trustees Members!
A special meeting of the Trustees and Church Council is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, at 7:00 PM. The purpose is discussion and possible decision regarding Church of Pentecost USA’s
rental of the Social Hall on Sunday mornings.
NEW - Deadline to submit bulletin information – Wednesdays at 9:00 AM
West York Ministerium’s Wednesday Evening Lenten Services at 7:00 PM - Please mark your calendars and celebrate this Holy Season with special worship services with our church neighbors.
March 4St. Matthew - Pastor Brossman
March 11Calvary - Pastor Mitzel
York Urban Alliance of UM Churches Men’s Lenten Breakfasts – Saturdays during Lent at 7:30 AM.
March 7 – Fourth UMC, 20 North Lehman Street
March 14 – Zion UMC, 1030 Carlisle Road
March 21 – Yorkshire UMC, 125 Edgewood Road
March 28 – Bethany UMC, 1401 Mt. Rose Avenue
April 4 – Asbury UMC, 340 East Market Street
Time to Make Candy! Calvary United will be making candy on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7. Contact a Calvary United member for times. Everyone is invited to help!
Candy order sheets are at the Information Center and in the Narthex. Prices have remained the same – $4 for 10 pieces. We will also continue to produce milk chocolate and dark chocolate peanut clusters, raisin clusters, and peanut butter balls. If you would like an order sheet, please ask Diane.
Youth Sunday – March 8. Our young people will be participating in the 10:30 AM worship service. Please support them.
Blanket Sunday– March 8. This annual drive is sponsored by Church World Service. For only $10, a heavyweight blanket is purchased and given to those in need domestically and internationally. In 2014, 90 blankets were distributed in Pennsylvania, 30 to Bethlehem Emergency Shelter and 60 to a church in Johnstown to give to homeless people. Envelopes will be provided on March 8 for your donations.
New Hymnals Ordered! We are asking congregationmembers to sponsor hymnals to help defray the cost. Please fill out a sponsor sheet and place it in the offering plate or hand it to Karen Hoover. We will publish a sponsor listing and place dedication stickers in the hymnals. If you have any questions, contact Karen or any member of the Worship Team.
All Adult Sunday School Classes are open and extending an invitation to youto come and join in the journey of faith, fellowship, and Christian learning!
- 9:00 - 9:15 AM - Please join us in the Apostles Room for a few hymns and announcements, then feel
free to join any of the following classes.
- 9:15 - 10:00 AM–See more information in the February newsletter and on the Information Center bulletin board.
Wesley Fellowship and the Ladies Classmeets in the Apostles Room.
Generations Classmeets in the Parlor.
Good News Class,which now includes the former Possibilities Class, meets in the Library.
Preschool Open House – Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. If you know someone who might be interested, invite them to attend.
Pastor Tanya's Bible Study on Nehemiah continues on Thursdays at 5:00 PM in Calvary's Library.
Pastor Mike's Bible Study on Ephesians begins March 19. The same class will be offered on Thursdays at 9 AM and again at 6 PM. The entire schedule is in the February newsletter and on the bulletin board at the Information Center
Updated Directory - The Nurture Committee has been asked to make an updated directory that is “a living document“- information on people who are attending services of Calvary. There are folks who no longer attend but have kept their name on our roles. That is fine, however, we will be listing the names, addresses, phones, cell phones, and email addresses of those faces we see in our church. We may be coming to you before or after services or other times in order to verify information. Please bear with us as we try to complete this project in a timely fashion. –Diane Andrews
Our Spring Rummage Sale is coming up soon! The dates are Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. Watch for more information.
Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances - In February I will begin the paper and/or computer work involved in obtaining clearances once again for the volunteers and employees of Calvary UM Church. We are a year behind on the 3 year limit designated by the Susquehanna Conference. I will try to do as much by computer as possible, but at this time, I am not sure of that procedure. The new state regulations go into effect July 1; I’m trying to beat that deadline because of the possible delay of hundreds of thousands of applications! Employees will also need to have the FBI fingerprint clearance-a new regulation for us.Thanks for your patience in this matter. I will accept anyone’s offer of help! -Diane Andrews
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.
The WELL – Please continue to bring in non-perishable food and personal care, household, and baby items. Current needs: peanut butter, jams and jellies, macaroni and cheese, cereal, diapers sizes 4 and 5, baby wipes, and personal care items.
Please help - We need volunteers! Please sign up for one or more of these opportunities to support your church!Greeters/Ushers – Karen Hoover.Altar Flower Sponsors – Sign-up sheet at Info Center. Bulletin Sponsors – Sign-up sheet at Info Center. 8:00 AM Liturgists – Treva Andrews. 10:30 AM Liturgists – Joan Gumerlock.
Pizza Hut Coupons - They are on the bulletin board at the Information Center. When you eat at Pizza Hut on the third Tuesday of the month, 10% of your purchase is donated to the Normandie Ridge Auxiliary. Take a coupon or two with you.
To contact Pastor Mike: 717-877-4791 or . In the event of 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.
NEW Scheduled Calvary Church Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays