Calvary Weekday School

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February 2014

in this issue >>> Calvary Weekday School Love Bags Financial Peace University Calvary Olympics

A Monthly Newsletter of the Calvary-Centennial Memorial Cooperative Parish

the Messenger worship >>>

Unwrapping the Gift: 2014 Epiphany Series February 2, 2014 "Sacred Choices" Rev. Alice Ford preaching Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12 February 9, 2014 "Light Comparisons" Rev. Alice Ford preaching Isaiah 58:1-9a Psalm 112:1-9 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 Matthew 5:13-20 February 16, 2014 Rev. Sarah Schlieckert preaching Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 February 23, 2014 Downtown Clergy Pulpit Exchange: Rev. Eric Myers preaching Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Psalm 119:33-40 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Matthew 5:38-48

Calvary Weekday School: Your Biggest Community Outreach Program Quality Rating and Improvement As many of you know, System that awards ratings to registration for next year is in full child care and public swing and we have parents prekindergarten programs that visiting our school almost daily. meet increasingly higher As I was thinking about what to standards in key areas that are write for the newsletter, I realized identified nationally as that I should share with you all of contributing to high the information I am so proud to share with potential quality. Through a Education is for families each time I process of continuous take them on a tour of improving the lives of quality improvement, others and for leaving Maryland the school. EXCELS Who are we? We are your community and programs like ours a pre-school that has world better than you meet rigorous quality standards over and found it. provided quality above those required by education to the Marian Wright State licensing families of Frederick Edelman County for the last fifty years. We are fully accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). In 2013, we participated in the MSDE field study for the EXCELS program and received a 5 star rating. Maryland EXCELS is the state’s

regulations and public school requirements. What do we offer? We offer classes for 3 and 4 year olds and a half-day kindergarten program to 110 children. Our teachers have an average of 20 years of (Continued on page 3)

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save lives >>>

February Blood Drive Wednesday, February 5, 2014 2:00—7:30 p.m. Calvary will host its American Red Cross Winter Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 5, from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall.

Unless we receive multiple (and specific) requests, childcare will not be offered at this blood drive.

As always, you can help us by spreading the word – friends, family, Join us as we work to address low blood Facebook, Twitter, online, etc. We’re always grateful for any support you supply levels in the area. provide – as a donor, as a volunteer, or Each unit of blood we collect can help as a messenger. save up to 3 people!

Please contact Eric Anderson at 240.506.5759 or via email at [email protected] to schedule an appointment time, or to answer any questions that you have.

special music >>>

Music and Arts at Calvary Brian Ganz Sunday February 9, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.

Flower Sponsors Needed February 16 February 23 April 20 May 18 August 10 August 31 November 30 If you would like to place flowers on the Altar in honor or memory of a loved one, please call or email the church office in the office at 301-662-1464 and [email protected].

Pianist Brian Ganz will once again delight and entertain us with an afternoon of Chopin. Mr. Ganz is regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation. As he continues his quest to perform all the works of Chopin, his performances are receiving rave reviews. The "all Chopin" program includes mazurkas, nocturnes, waltzes, preludes, a scherzo, and more. This is a program that will richly satisfy all who hear it. The program being presented here at Calvary will be performed by Mr. Ganz at the Strathmore Music Center in Bethesda just two weeks later

with ticket prices from $28.00 to $55.00. Calvary and community members and friends have this wonderful opportunity to hear a world-class performance at no charge! It's truly an amazing opportunity. Upcoming concert dates in 2014 Monday, March 3 7 p.m. Lycoming Choir of Lycoming State University, Williamsport, PA Sunday, March 30 3 p.m. The National Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet Sunday, May 4 3 p.m. L'Arabesque Baroque Sunday, June 15 7 p.m. Cincinnati Youth Choir Sunday, September 21 3 p.m. The U.S. Army Jazztet Sunday, October 26 3 p.m. Stephanie Bruning, pianist

Calvary’s Weekday School (cont’d) Foundation and the Charles V and Louise Main Endowment Fund. The scholarships will cover all tuition, supplies, activity fees, photo packages, snacks and any other costs that come up during the year.

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experience and all hold early childhood degrees. Spanish is taught in each of our classes three times a month and our students have the opportunity to meet with Rebecca Dean once a month for a bible story. We are fortunate to have a wonderful media center that our preschool students visit once a month and our kindergarten children get to visit weekly. I am also excited to share with you that for the 2014-2015 school year, we will be able to offer four scholarships for students to attend our three year old program. These scholarships will be offered to children from low income families that may not be eligible for Head Start and may be too young to enroll in the public pre-k. This opportunity to help four children achieve school readiness was made possible through the Community

What you can do? Please continue to share our information with your family and friends. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ CalvaryWeekdaySchool . Call our office to schedule a tour and come in and see all the wonderful things that are happening in our classrooms. Volunteer – we love having volunteers in our classrooms to read with children and work with them in small groups. We are so grateful for the support we receive from the staff and congregation at Calvary UMC. Your support allows us to continue offering our outstanding preschool program to the families of our community. Please let me know if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

Thank You to CUMC and CMUMC!

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Dear Calvary & Centennial friends: I want to thank all those members of both churches that supported my CD album for Christmas entitled “Christmas Is Believin’ “. Gifts and donations for the album came in as far south as Florida and as far west as Arizona. Nearly 300 albums were distributed and the gifts for the Centennial Ministry of Second Street Hope and its Recovery Program totaled $2,680.00. I am deeply grateful to Mr. Bill Pasquerette who was a great supporter for this project. This was my second album and in two years, the mission project has raised over $4,000.00 for not only Centennial’s ministry but the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs. Thank you for helping me raise needed funds for these important ministries so they can share the Good News of God’s love in Jesus Christ. Sincerely, Rev. Dr. Ray Moreland

Warmly, Anne Marie Whang

State Dinner Showdown Results On behalf of Family Life, I would like to thank everyone who participated and attended our Inaugural State Dinner Showdown! It was an awesome night of food and fellowship. Funds raised that evening were donated to our General Fund. Check out these photos Visit the Family Life webpage to see pictures of the other contestants. We look forward to seeing you next year! Allison MacDonald, State Dinner Coordinator

Second Place: Maryland The Dean Family Maryland Crab Soup; Smith Island Cake

First Place: Philippines The Gunn Family Adobo Manok (chicken adobo); Inihaw na liempo (grilled pork belly); Lumpia shanghai rolls (spring rolls); Maja Blanca (cocoanut pudding)

Third Place: Team Ohio The Zalatoris and Pfister Families Cincinnati-style Chili; Sauerkraut and Pork

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fellowship >>>

Calvary’s Olympic Games Are Back! March 1, 2014 5:30 pm Start forming your teams now (ages 1st grade and up) and get ready for the games! A good team size is 5-6 people. Each team is encouraged to pick a country and sign up to represent that country (yes-you can choose to represent the United States)! The evening will start with a potluck. Teams are encouraged to bring

dishes their country is known for! Family Life will be providing fried chicken and drinks. After the potluck, the nursery will be available for children (newborns through Kindergarten). Teams will be participating in synchronized figure skating, dog sled races, team skiing, and curlingall in the Parish Hall! Medals will

be awarded to the winners! Sign up sheets can be found in Parish Hall. Questions? Please contact Rebecca Dean at [email protected] or (301) 662-1464. This event brought to you by the Fellowship Class and Family Life Ministries.

Calvary Dinner Covenant

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Sharing God’s Grace to us with those in need, I/We covenant together with other members of our church family to give each month to the Calvary Dinner Covenant Fund what I/we consider to be the reasonable cost of a dinner out, to be used to assist those in need in our church, the Frederick community and the world. I/We covenant to continue our giving so long as God’s grace enables us to do so but understand that we may withdraw from the covenant at any time.

United Methodist Women

Total Pre-2013 Donations: $4529 Total Pre-2013 Distributions: $4528 Fund Total as of November 30: $1416 December 2013 Donations: $135 Total 2013 Covenant as of 12/31: $1551 Distributions of $517 to each have been made to Frederick Soup Kitchen, Calvary Family Fund and to The Heifer Project. Total Distributions to Date: $6080 You make a difference! Keep the Covenant! Become a Covenanter! See Joe Ward , Bill Pasquerette or Jeff Zalatoris for more information.

The January UMW Executive Meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather but will meet Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in the library. Those activities being planned this year are: March: We are having Marti Biraum from Gale House talk to us. Prayer and Self Denial conducted by Judy Johnson will be given to the Circles in March. Cookies for the Board of Child Care are to be given this month. If you can bake cookies please have them at the church on Sunday, March 2, 2014. The cookies are greatly appreciated by the children at Falling Waters, WVA Board of Child Care Center. April: Prayer Retreat with Rev. Ford. May 17, 2014: Frederick District Prayer Breakfast will be held at our church starting at 10:30.

Circle Meetings for February: Mary Martha Circle: Thursday, February 13 at 1:00 pm at the home of Katie Ballenger. Pat Staggs 301-8654827 Miriam Circle: Wednesday February 26 at 7 pm in the Church Parlor. Mary Crum 301-695-9109 Wesleyan Circle: Tuesday February 18 at 1:30 pm. Betsy Bryant 301-6621032/ Jean Shaff, 301-663-8582 Prayer Shawl Group: Saturday, February 1 at 10 am. Ginger Ward 301-668-0761 All women of the church are welcome to join one of the circles. Beside study programs that each circle decides to study, the friendships that are made are very rewarding.

Calvary Weekday School Greetings from the Weekday School. This month we are featuring our Spanish teacher and our media specialist. We are currently enrolling for the 2014-2015 school year. Please call or stop by the office for more information.

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CUMC Directory Changes BEACHLEY, Pamela 7119 Autumn Leaf Lane Frederick,, MD 21702 BRAUN, Kurt & Sandra 5424 Hollow Tree Lane Keedysville, MD 21756 CRUM, Melissa 8225 Crum Road Walkersville, MD 21793

Janet Carey-Bentz Spanish Teacher Janet’s goals in the classroom are to share her love of Spanish and to help her students build basic comprehension and speech sills in the language. She uses songs, stories, games and fun TPR (Total Physical Response) activities to provide her students with a joyful introduction to Spanish. Janet has been teaching Spanish at Calvary Weekday School for the past four years. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a major in Spanish and a teacher certification. Her experience includes five years in the Massachusetts public school system as a full-time high school Spanish teacher, two years of teaching middle school in Maryland, eight months of volunteer work for a Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos home for children in Morelos, Mexico, two and a half summers of volunteer work and study in Guatemala, and one and half years of work as a Salesian lay missioner helping disadvantaged children in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Some of her other travels related to Spanish include Spain and Puerto Rico. When she has time, she enjoys volunteering as an interpreter at the Mission of Mercy Clinic in Frederick. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two sons (ages 13 and 9). As a family they love to hike, bike, play waffle ball, badminton, learn about insects and rocks and just be together. Some of her favorite things to do are swim and paint.

Erica Lockney Media Center Specialist My name is Erica Lockney, and I serve as the Media Center Specialist for Calvary Weekday School. This is my third year in this position. Like most of the staff, I first came to the school as the parent of a student. Both of my children have attended Calvary for their 3s, 4s, & kindergarten years, and I am so very grateful for the wonderful early education they have received. It's so great at Calvary that I haven't left yet! Before I had children I earned and BA in English Language & Literature from the University of Mary Washington, and a post-baccalaureate teaching certificate from Hood College. I worked as a middle school Language Arts teacher for FCPS, and as editorial staff for a few science & medical journals, including Nature (when I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to live in London), and the journals of the American Speech -Language-Hearing Association. I was born in Montana (during a blizzard!), but grew up in northern Frederick County (Thurmont was the closest "big" town). I also got to spend lots of weekends running around Washington, DC with my dad. I now live in Middletown with my husband, daughter, and son.

DEAN, Phillip & Martha 440 Bluebell Lane, #207 Roanoke, VA 24012 GIUFFREDA, Angela 5494 Prince William Ct. Frederick, MD 21703 POLVINALE, Tammy PO Box 95 Ranson, WV 25438 SCHIPPER, Ruth 3456 Deer Pointe Court Bellingham, WA 98226 TEAGUE-LEVY, Belinda 2505 Shelley Cir, #2C Frederick, MD 21702 TESSIER, John 1418A Taney Ave, #102 Frederick, MD 21702 TRITT, Jack & Jane 2513 Angell Avenue Frederick, MD 21702 WALTZ, Bob & Betty 2507 Angell Avenue Frederick, MD 21702 WILLIAMS, Rick 16175 Mountain Ridge Ln. Purcellville, VA 20132

Deaths We mourn the passing of the following members of the Calvary UMC family: Juanita Belle Linger January 8, 2014 Edward Charles Gibson January 11, 2014

Organ Committee Update In an earlier Messenger article, I introduced the newly established organ committee and noted that its first task was to evaluate the current condition and surrounding issues with our organ. To this end, we requested an assessment of the organ's condition from Lawless and Associates, the firm that tunes and maintains it. We have received their report. It isn't pretty, but it is prudent that the committee and Calvary Church deal with these issues now, to avoid a worsening situation in the years to come. The Lawless report can be divided into two sections, one discussing mechanical issues and the other tonal issues. Because the mechanical issues will need attention, we are looking at tonal improvements that might be made at the same time. The mechanical assessment is attached below. I'll update you on the tonal assessment in the next issue. Another “mechanical” problem not mentioned in the Lawless assessment is the recent recurrence of roof leaks above the Swell Division.

2) Swell relay contacts are breaking at increasing intervals, causing dead notes on the given stop and note. Patched for many years, complete restoration is needed. Choir Division – (enclosed division opposite the organ console) 1) This division shares many of the same age related problems as the swell division. It does contain parts from the older organ and was pieced together in an awkward fashion. Thus, some of it is inaccessible for service. Pipes and working parts in need of restoration. 2) This division is especially important for use in accompanying the choir. The higher pitched ranks very difficult to keep in tune, and often unusable – reason unable to be determined – likely the result of several factors working against it, i.e. age, air leaks, layout of wind chests.

Pedal Division – (located throughout the organ) The placement of the pedal ranks wherever room could be managed makes them difficult to maintain, and these pipes The committee also compiled a list of several respected show the same signs of age and wear as the other divisions companies that build, repair and restore pipe organs. We will open exploratory discussions with these companies and do. The pedal reed (at 16’, 8’, and 4’), in addition to being arrange to take some field trips to hear and see examples of too small for the room, has become unstable and unable to be regulated resulting in a very uneven and problematic their work in other churches. tone. Ray Stroh Expression Shades – (louvered panels that control Chair, Organ Committee volume of enclosed divisions) The expression shades, also called swell shades, were ORGAN EVALUATION improperly rebuilt in the past and some of the pneumatics Mechanical assessment – Lawless and Associates have destroyed themselves because of this. When the Great Division – (exposed pipes on both sides of chancel) affected shades do not open or close the control and range 1) Pipes are worn largely due to the frequent need of tuning of volume is reduced. and re-tuning caused by the air conditioning vents blowing Console – (where the organist plays) directly on pipes. Remedy needs to be sought. In general, 1) The console’s combination action has outdated ranks of organ pipes should not need complete tuning two pneumatic switching. Many of the switches leak causing a or more times per year. However, they have had to be completely re-tuned when the air conditioning is turned on sluggish, unreliable action and louder than normal noises. Eventually, the couplers will need attention as well. in the summer and off in the spring for many years now, and the slide tuners on the tops of each pipe are badly worn. 2) The console’s contacts (for every key and foot pedal) are old and at risk of breaking off. The result is that the tuners slip down easily causing the 3) The keyboards have a lot of play and need rebuilding or pipe to be out of tune again. Refurbishing needed. replacing. 4) Pedal board needs new felt, and key tops need sanding Swell Division – (enclosed division above the organ and refinishing. console) 5) Toe studs are sticking and lacking in number for 1) Contains some of the oldest pipes of the organ, from playing efficiency. 1930 or earlier. They are in need of restoration. The reed pipes especially have become very unstable and require complete rebuilding or replacement. Many of the tuner scrolls have broken off.

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What Does a Church & Society Committee Do? We’re thankful some Calvary members have asked this question in recent conversations. You have made us aware that we have work to do in sharing the purpose and function of a Church and Society Committee in a local United Methodist church. The role of Church and Society is to engage the Calvary community in conversations on social justice and invite participation in actions that bring God’s vision of justice to reality. The Hebrew prophet Micah, a fierce defender of social justice, challenged God’s people with the words, “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8, NRSV) The Hebrew word usually translated as “justice” is mišpat. The vulnerable in the community experienced God’s mišpat by the upholding of their rights and the advocacy of their need. For those who denied or manipulated the rights of others, God’s mišpat may be translated as “judgment”, God’s activity to hold accountable those who exploit the rights of others.1 Upholding the rights and advocating for serve >>> the needs of the vulnerable – the poor, hungry, oppressed, troubled, afflicted, imprisoned – is a mandate from God. In the Gospels, Jesus message of the coming of God’s reign and God’s ministry of liberation immediately conflicted with the forces that threatened to enslave and destroy human life. Jesus’ obedience, his consent to God’s righteous will, resulted in his passionate protest against evil powers that hold human beings in bondage. Jesus’ resistance and challenge to the unjust

and oppressive power of the leaders of his day played a pivotal role in the sentence of death they imposed on him.2 The United Methodist Church doctrine also compels us to not only minister to the needs of the oppressed, but also to advocate for the transformation of structures, systems, and other forces that hold God’s people in bondage. On the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society website (http://umcgbcs.org/about-us), we see that the mission of Church and Society is to advocate the Gospel of Jesus Christ in church and society. The function of a Church and Society Committee is to assure that the faith community is “responsive to a vision of justice that is biblically and theologically grounded, and play(s) a prophetic role in bringing God’s vision to reality.”

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What is Calvary’s Church and Society Committee doing in 2014? There are many issues of social justice that need our attention and advocacy efforts, but we believe God is calling us to focus on three particular issues during 2014 – poverty and homelessness, reconciling congregation conversation and immigration reform.  Poverty and Homelessness Many individuals and families experiencing poverty and homelessness don’t fit the stereotypical image of “the poor”. During the first 4-6 months of 2014, we will share statistics, first -person stories, documentaries, etc. to helps us better understand “the poor” in our midst and some of the social justice actions that we can take as advocates. We

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will encourage Calvary to support legislation in the state of Maryland to raise the minimum wage, allow employees to earn paid sick leave, and prevent housing discrimination based on one’s source of income as long as that income is gained through legal means. Reconciling Congregation Conversation – This year, Calvary will begin a dialogue on becoming a reconciling congregation, a faith community known for welcoming people of all sexual orientations and gender identities without condition or judgment. We will engage in the United Methodist Church’s Reconciling Congregation process which will guide us through an intentional conversation guided by the primacy of scripture, along with tradition, personal experience, and reason (also known as the Wesleyan quadrilateral). The Reconciling Congregation process requires that this conversation be led by the laity. Calvary pastors have identified this work as a priority for 2014. Immigration Reform – As the year continues, we also hope to provide information and opportunities to serve as advocates in various aspects of immigration reform.

What can you do to be part of Calvary’s Church and Society Ministry? Now that you asked, we have a list of opportunities for Calvary folks to join in this ministry. 1. Join Calvary’s Church and Society Committee and help to plan and lead this important ministry! (continued on next page)

Church and Society (cont’d) (continued from previous page) 2. Serve on the Reconciling Congregation Conversation steering committee. 3. Write letters, make phone calls, send emails, and sign petitions to our legislators. We can give you sample letters, email and phone call talking points, etc. 4. Attend rallies in Frederick, in Annapolis at the State House, in Washington, DC, etc. to advocate for changes needed to reduce/eliminate human trafficking, assure protection of environmental resources, prevent gun violence and other types of violence, provide access to quality, equitable health care, etc. 5. Design a bulletin insert, a table display about a social justice issue, a poster, a T-shirt logo for Calvary’s Church and Society ministry, etc. 6. Help plan and present a panel discussion, workshop, or creative activity that makes the issues of social injustice more personal and real. 7. Something else your God-given imagination and creative talents inspire you to do. We need and welcome people of all ages to participate in this ministry. We also want to extend a special invitation to Calvary youth. We need and value your participation. If you feel called to participate in this ministry or would like more information, please contact Bill Pasquerette at [email protected] or Marcia Rose Fuoss at [email protected]. References 1 Let Justice Roll Down: The Old Testament, Ethics, and Christian Life by Bruce Birch, pp. 155-156. 2 Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology by Daniel L. Migliore, p. 116.

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Thanks from Jen Esler Dear Ms. Schwarzenberg and Family Life Committee, Thank you all so much for the generous gift given to me by the Family Life Committee. I truly feel blessed. I wish to thank everyone who baked cookies and those who bought them. This year I enjoyed a different perspective, by actually participating in the event. The room smelled so good with all the cookies in it!

All current committee chairs and committee members are invited to come and learn how Calvary is structured and were each team fits into that structure. You will have the chance to learn what it is your committee is here for and how the different committees interact with each other. It will be a wonderful time of fellowship (we will be providing a continental breakfast) as well as learning.

I felt the warmest feeling inside, seeing what all the people were doing for me. It was also amazing seeing children I knew as babies, grown, now in high school, college, or beyond. Some even wish to become teachers, too. It is full-filling. I feel so blessed to have been given this gift and am grateful to be the receiver of all this love and support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Please contact Rebecca Dean (301-662-1464 or [email protected]) to RSVP as we will be ordering books.

Jennifer Fischer Esler

leadership >>>

Calvary UMC Leadership Training February 22, 2014 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Spring/Summer Softball Season is Approaching Quickly!

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

Calvary United Methodist's Men's Softball Team is looking for players, aged 14 and up, to sign up for a fun-filled spring and summer of softball in the Frederick Men's Christian Softball League. The team plays Friday nights (2 games every Friday) starting in April for a 15 week season, along with a midseason and end-of-season tournament. The season will run from beginning of April to early August. If interested, please contact Mitch Reading at (301) 620-4217 or via email, [email protected] or [email protected], in order to discuss team fees and schedules. Looking forward to you joining us.

We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! New Class Starts February 16th! 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Library Please visit the following link to register for this class: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/ locations/org/46181/class/250106 Nursery care will be provided. Questions? Please contact Rebecca Dean at (301) 662-1464 or [email protected]

Children’s Movie Night February 14th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Join us to watch “Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler” as we learn a lesson in Friendship. Children ages preschool 4’s through 5th grade are invited to watch the movie, share a snack, complete a craft and play games. Children ages preschool 3’s and younger are welcome to attend with a parent/ guardian.

Still not sure this class is for you? Read on to see the results from our first class! Our first Financial Peace University class has concluded and I wanted to share some impressive statistics with you. We had 21 participants (10 couples plus 1) start with us (we ended up with 23 by the end). At the start of class (as a group) we had $506,645 in non-mortgage debt. We had $85,590 in savings and 68 credit cards. By the end of our nine weeks together we had paid off $36,595 in debt, saved $16,900 for

our emergency funds and eliminated 44 credit cards! The class is living what they learned! One thing the class did during the last lesson, was to share what the class had meant to them. Here is what was said:  “I have college loans that I thought would be sitting on my shoulders forever. Now, I know that they will be completely paid off in three years. I never thought I would see the light at the end of the tunnel – and I do now!”  “I thought credit cards were just a part of life. I didn’t know that I could live with out them. I now know how to pay them off and keep from using them in the future because of the emergency fund that I have started.”  “I can’t remember the last time my spouse and I spoke about our budget. To sit down and be on the same page about our money was a relief. I feel like we are working as a team again.”  “Our marriage is better because of this class. There is way less stress now where money is concerned and we aren’t fighting about it anymore.” These are just a few of the stories that were shared. It was an amazing study that changed lives!

Invitation to Caregiver Support Group Calvary is pleased to extend an invitation for you to attend our new caregiver support group. This support group is for families and friends caring for loved ones who are sick, have a chronic illness or are disabled and are living in their home or in a facility.

It is a time to meet, share information and experiences, discuss your concerns, and offer emotional comfort and moral support to each other on your caregiving journey. It’s a planned time for you to take a break and re-energize. A facilitator will provide guidance and serve as a resource. You have the opportunity to attend an evening meeting or an afternoon meeting. Each meeting has been scheduled for seven alternate weeks. Please see the schedule below. After the seventh meeting, each group can decide how they would like to proceed. To register for either of the groups, please contact Linda in the church office at 301-662-1464.

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm March 18 May 3 April 6 May 27 April 15 June 10 April 29

Thursdays, 2:00-3:00pm March 27 May 22 April 10 June 5 April 24 June 19 May 8 About the facilitator Thea Uhlig-Ruff, RN, MGA has held a variety of professional positions in her many years in the health care industry including a psychiatric nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a number of different nursing positions at the University of Maryland Medical System, where she started a gerontology training program and was certified as a gerontological nurse. Ms. Ruff has served as the Health Services Administrator for the Department of Juvenile Services as

C.A.R.E.S. Corner

Working Faith, by Louis Gander

Why is faith without works always dead? Does only God work in my future ahead? Was I only created for church and fluff, and am I (in His image) not good enough? Did Jesus do nothing - but only believed, and sweat drops like blood, but never received, the whippings, the insults, the anger and scorns, serve >>> the judgment, the nails, the sharp crown of thorns? If sweat were sufficient then where would I be without His great work on that cross just for me? His faith produced work - and the love in God's grace, forgave me right here as He hung in disgrace.

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well as worked in three long term care facilities including Bon Secour Extended Care, Copper Ridge, (a facility for people with dementia and memory loss) and Citizen Care and Rehabilitation Center. Ms. Ruff has spoken on various health care topics at local, state and national conferences. Most recently she had been an adjunct faculty for the Copper Ridge Institute, has spoken annually at the Frederick County Department of Aging’s “Navigating the Nursing Home Journey” and is working part time at JSSA Hospice. Ms. Ruff received an associate’s degree from the State University of New York, a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Maryland. Personally, Ms. Ruff has been a long term caregiver for her father, husband and mother.

Yes, faith without works will always be dead but don't believe me, for that's what God said. I'm made in His image. I can't sit around. And where there is need, Lord, let me be found! Do I leave my neighbors with, "Have a nice day" or bring them to Jesus in my special way? In His image - in my own special place, He gave me a mission none else can replace. To grasp His faith, His work, His loss, I, in His image, must too bear my cross. I’m a mere nothing but a void, hollow shell, Unless true working faith brings His miracle

This poem by Louis Gander speaks to our heart in a very impressive way--the way of our love of God and our fellow man. We "Forgive them," He said, "they know not what they do." all share the gift of His Son, Jesus who died on the cross to save The work was soon finished - for me and for you. us. What better tribute and thanks can we give to our heavenly "Abba, Father!!" to God Jesus cried!! father than to follow his example and give of ourselves to help Yes, God worked a miracle - and then Jesus died. other people. Now is the time to begin this journey of helping others. Please let our Steven Ministers here at Calvary speak to So can miracles happen if I only believe, you and encourage you to move forward in our crusade to heal sit on my hands, excuses to weave? the mental and physical problems that others in the congregation If I'm to be Christ-like, if I'm to show love and community are fighting. the work found within me gets strength from above. continued on page 16

News from Centennial Memorial UMC Thoughts about love … “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the father through him.” (Colossians 3:14-17) In trying to determine how it is we might “clothe ourselves with love” we must try to understand how we define “love” within our experience of life. Love is that very multi-faceted human emotion which is difficult if not impossible for us to live without and at the same time challenging to know how to live with Christ's call to love one another. Love does not always come easily and without effort. While the human emotion of love sometimes challenges us, prods us, and even tests us, this same emotion of love can be the source that lifts us, encourages us, and warms our hearts. The complexity of love is such that we cannot easily define it. Poet Elizabeth Alexander in reading her presidential serve >>> poem Praise Song for the Day at Inaugural Ceremonies January 20, 2009 suggests love might be as simple as: “Some live by “Love thy neighbor as thy self.” Others by first do no harm, or take no more than you need. What if the mightiest word is love, love beyond marital, filial, national. Love that casts a widening pool of light.” How would life be if the mightiest word in our lives was love? How would life be if we saw love as the source of an ever-widening pool of

light? Could it be that the Lord intends for love to be strong and full of light? Jesus Christ was the living example of the love of God. The love that He was clothed with was love for enemies, love for one another, unconditional love. The Apostle Paul speaks of love as “patient…kind…not insisting on its own way…rejoicing in the truth…never ending…” (I Corinthians 13:4-5, 8) The writer of I John reminds us that Jesus has called us to love one another and therefore we should indeed, “love one another.” (I John 3:23). There are many descriptions of what love is and what loves requires in the scriptures. Why then do we struggle with so direct a command as to simply love one another? We struggle because we allow barriers to love to exist. We place conditions upon our love. We are afraid if we love, we will be hurt. We are unsure if love is real and therefore we hold back. We have only to follow the life of Jesus Christ to note that Jesus allowed no barriers to love. Jesus, in accepting people as they were and for whom they were, offered people love freely and without conditions. Jesus opened himself to being hurt when people let him down, when they acted without regard to others and when they distanced themselves from God. Yet, he loved them just the same. Jesus even went to the cross knowing that His love while constant and everlasting was to some not enough. In February we mark a day we call "Valentine's Day" named after someone whose martyrdom came after having been insistent on keeping his Christian faith and having been supportive of a young couple who sought to be married when marriage

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was forbidden by the emperor. Later, the Pope honored Valentine's courageous martyrdom on February 14. This day, close to the time when birds were known to pair up for mating, thus, began to be dedicated to overt expressions of love. People observed Valentine’s Day by writing love letters and sending small gifts to their beloved. Do we actually need a day to remember to love? Of course, we do not. Love is engrained in us through our having been made in the image of God and constantly illustrated by the life of Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Savior. As we come to this time, consider what love means to you and to your faith in the Lord. Reflect how important love is to your soul and the feeding of your soul. Think how offering your love might be an example of the love that comes to us from Jesus Christ. You don't need to wait until February 14. You can offer that love and accept the love offered to you today. May the love of Jesus Christ always be reflected in all you say and all you do. With Christ's love, Pastor Helen

Special Events at CMUMC February 1 7:30 a.m. Christian Men’s Network February 4 7 PM 2nd Street & Hope Board February 13, 20, 27 6:30 pm Bible Study February 18 6:30 p.m. Finance 7 p.m. Administrative Council

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Centennial Memorial UMC and Second Street and Hope Challenge You Our Centennial Memorial UM Church family and Second Street and Hope combine the energy of many faithful servants to serve our weekly Community Meals and give food, coats, blankets and other necessary items to those who find themselves in need. You can share in this ministry by your gifts of time, talent and resources. If you are interested in serving food, working in our clothing/coat closet, helping with our food pantry, or other aspects of this mission, please contact Frank Clements (301-639-5962) or Pastor Helen (301432-5644) for more information. Second Street and Hope has welcomed new members to the Board of Directors which meets monthly on the first Tuesday each month. Second Street and Hope continues to seek to serve the community through evening meals on Wednesday (6 p.m.) and Saturday (4 p.m.), giving food boxes and clothing upon request and offering spiritual guidance and sharing

community resources with those in need. Christ is challenging SS & H and our Centennial and Calvary UMC families to remember: “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” (Matt. 9:36-38) Come and labor with us for Christ’s harvest!

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Don’t Forget the List Our journey together is off to a good start in 2014. When journeying, I often write a reminder list that I take with me. Perhaps you do, too. As we prepare for our journey, the reminder list might be helpful to take with us. Jesus gave a short list of things, mostly instructions (Luke 10:1-12), when he sent out his disciples. I think it is okay to add to it. For our journey together, I suggest the following to be on our Lenten reminder list. Lent will begin on Wednesday, March 5 and here are some suggestions for getting ready: * Daily prayer. This helps to keep us close to God and quite often helps us from veering off our path. It's not uncommon to ask God for direction. Lord knows, I do all the time. * Partaking in the sacraments. This spiritually nourishes us and keeps our energy level up. As you know,

journeying can be tiring at times and we could use the spiritual energy boost! * Reading Scripture &/or devotions. These are helpful to do daily so we can have the stories to keep us company. Sometimes we see ourselves in scripture and this gives us hope once again for the journey. * Worship. Whether our journey keeps us in the area or takes us abroad, worship anchors our relationship with God and with one another. It also helps to shine light on the journey too! * Servicing. Often, our volunteer and paid work helps us to further relate to each other that brightens our journey. Allowing others to serve us is also good to do. After all, we're journeying together.

* Fasting. Whatever you might abstain from, it can be done once in a while, weekly, or daily. The fast helps us to appreciate what God provides us. I fast desserts during Lent. So, for me, by cutting back a little before Lent, this will make it a little more tolerable. I can tell you, I so appreciate that first bite on Easter. I can't help but to thank the Lord. The added discipline helps too. These are what I sometimes call, "grace-fillers." God wants to give us grace, we just need to make pit stops on our journey to be filled. Feel free to add to or take away from this journey reminder list as it suits you. In fact, I'd love to hear what's on your list. Feel free to share anytime. Pastor Leo Yates, Jr

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Centennial Memorial UMC The Fruits of Mission February 2014 Sunday and Music Worship Schedule When Dr. Ray Moreland shared his generous offer

February 2 — Epiphany 4 Holy Communion Rev. Kenneth Humbert preaching (Matthew 5:1-12) February 9 — Epiphany 5 “Stimulating Salt, Radiant Light” Rev. Helen Smith preaching (Matthew 5:13-20) February 16 — Epiphany 6 “You Have Heard That It Was Said” Rev. Helen Smith preaching (Matthew 5:21-37) February 23 — Epiphany 7 Pastor Leo Yates preaching (Matthew 5:38-48)

CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL UMC WEEKLY SCHEDULE SUNDAY

9:30 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Sacred Grounds 10:30 AM Traditional Worship

TUESDAY

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to donate proceeds from his recent Christmas is Believin’ musical CD, we had no idea how far widespread and beneficial this action would be. Leaving this to the Lord and the many that have supported this effort, Dr. Moreland has channeled $2680.00 into our CMUMC Ministry for the Homeless and Recovering Communities of Frederick. This wonderful gift supports our mission to serve those who are in need and to work with Second Street and Hope volunteers to provide food, clothing, supplies and radical hospitality as friends come to be with us at Centennial. On behalf of our Centennial Church family, we thank Dr. Moreland for his gracious and thoughtful use of his musical talents and faithful expression of how we can use our talents to benefit others. He inspires us to do the same and remember that we are called to be caretakers of God’s people selflessly using what the Lord has given to us in service to others.

Prayer & Healing Circle

WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

Meal Celebrate Recovery

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Choir

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Revelations AA Group Women’s Study Supper Alternative Worship

CMUMC Expression of Sympathy We offer prayers of love and comfort to Kristen Gaynor and her family at the passing of her stepfather, Ralph Cantone, on January 7. With grateful hearts, Ralph’s family and friends remember and honor his life. Please keep Barbara, Kris’ mother, and her family in your prayers during this time of transition.

Frederick School of Religion The Frederick School of Religion convenes for its 31st consecutive year of classes on February 17, 2014. The location this year is First Baptist Church, 7040 Bowers Road, Frederick MD. The School is an ecumenical teaching organization that provides a ‘Learning for Life’ experience for both laity and clergy. The six-week series of classes includes a broad range of religious topics appealing to diverse faith. For more information and registration forms, there is a brochure in the narthex, visit our website www.frederickschoolofreligion.org., or call Ron Adams 301-371-6992. Please note: Class #2 has been changed to Tuesday afternoons.

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helping in worship in February at calvary >>>

February 2

February 9

February 16

February 25

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GREETERS

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LAY READERS

CHOIRS

Chuck Kinsey

Elizabeth Anderson

Didi Willard

Gospel Choir

11:00 am

Nancy and John Slovikosky

Colin Lyon

Helen Sheppard

Cathedral Choir

8:30 am

Mary Hartstock

Laura Cosby

John Mitchell

Cathedral Choir

11:00 am

Larry and Judy Johnson

Karla Hembree

Rick Miller

Gospel & Children’s Choirs

8:30 am

Jan and Don Cline

Kendel Wickline

Grace Mayer

Gospel Choir

11:00 am

Phil and Martha Dean

Alyxandra Hoover

Ray Frank

Voices of Praise

8:30 am

Bob and Linda Bennett

Isabella Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson

Voices of Praise

11:00 am

The Bowersox Family

Molly Rhoades

Sue Howe

Cathedral Choir

COFFEE HOST

TEA TIME HOST

Gail & Dave Colby

Sue Krause

Ellen & Dave Adams

The Hembree Family

Nancy & Howard Strine

Paulette ShockeyPetrucci

Donna Loeb & Margery French

Stephanie Slovikosky & Alyxandra

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Many Ways to Help Make Sundays at Calvary Possible

Did you know that there are many ways you can help out on Sundays to help with worship, hospitality or other special programs? Here are some of the areas which need volunteers each week, as well as who to contact to learn more.

Flowers & Bulletins February 2 Altar: Doris Keeney February 9 Altar: Friendly Circle Class February 16

Altar: DONOR NEEDED Bulletins: Bonnie Strine

February 25

Altar: DONOR NEEDED

Helping in February: ALTAR: Helen Sheppard, Chair LOCK UP: Rob Summers

Acolytes: Older Elementary and Middle School Children Stephanie Slovikosky, 240-440-2223 Lay Readers: Read Scripture Sunday mornings Magda Morales, 301-620-8885 Greeters: Welcome worshippers Anne Mossburg, 301-662-4858 Ushers: Assist and welcome worshippers, collect offerings and escort during communion Jack Heller, 301-663-5374 Communion Servers: Help clergy serve, 1st Sunday of each month Kyle Bostian, 301-371-5411 Altar Committee: Prepare the altar for worship Mary Crum & Bonnie Strine

Bus Drivers: Drive the church van to pick up people for Sunday worship Dianna Snow, 240-357-1494 Flowers: Sponsor flowers for Sunday Office, 301-662-1464 Coffee Hour: Set up refreshments for fellowship time Frank/Bobbie Parsons, 301-473-7530 Tea Time: Set up refreshments for Tea Time Karla Hembree, 301-865-0134 or Magda Morales, 301-620-8885 Children’s Church and Sunday School: Teach or assist on a weekly or long-term basis Rebecca Dean, 301-662-1464

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27 5:15pm ATP Health/Fitness Class 6:30pm Guitar Ensemble 7:15pm Cathedral Choir

26 6:15pm Communion Serv. 7pm Disciple II 7pm Pastor's Bible Study 7pm Men's Bible Study 7pm Women's Bible Study 7pm Miriam Circle

7pm Stephen Ministry

5:15pm ATP Health/Fitness Class 6:30pm Guitar Ensemble 7:15pm Cathedral Choir

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9:30am Study of Hebrews 9:30am Communion Service 10am Pastor's Bible Study 12pm Staff Meeting 6pm The Christian as Minister 7pm Joyful Noise Handbells 7:30pm Gospel Choir

12:30pm Pastor's Open Door 6:15pm Communion Serv. 7pm Disciple II 7pm Pastor's Bible Study 7pm Men's Bible Study 7pm Women's Bible Study

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1pm Mary Martha Circle 5:15pm ATP Health/Fitness Class 6:30pm Guitar Ensemble 7:15pm Cathedral Choir 7pm Boy Scouts

6:15pm Communion Serv. 7pm Disciple II 7pm Pastor's Bible Study 7pm Men's Bible Study 7pm Women's Bible Study 7 pm Mom’s Study

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6:45pm Worship Ministry 7pm Stephen Ministry

9:45am Church & Society Mtg

9:30am Study of Hebrews 9:30am Communion Service 10am Pastor's Bible Study 1:30pm Wesleyan Circle 6pm The Christian as Minister 7pm Joyful Noise Handbells 7:30pm Gospel Choir

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5:15pm ATP Health/Fitness Class 6:30pm Guitar Ensemble 7:15pm Cathedral Choir

2pm Blood Drive 6:15pm Communion Serv. 7pm Disciple II 7pm Pastor's Bible Study 7pm Men's Bible Study 7pm Women's Bible Study

12:30pm Pastor's Open Door 3:45pm Youth Council

7 pm Education 7 pm SPRC

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9:30am Study of Hebrews 9:30am Communion Service 10am Pastor's Bible Study 1pm UMW Exec. Committee 6pm The Christian as Minister 7pm Joyful Noise Handbells 7:30pm Gospel Choir

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Calvary United Methodist Church seeks and invites all to become disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of our community and our world.

finalthoughts... Calvary's Lenten Study will occur every Wednesday Finding An Agent Right For will Yoube served at from March 12 - That’s April 16. Dinner 6:00 followed by a devotional at 6:45 and the study at 7:00. Stay tuned for more information!

C.A.R.E.S. Corner continued from page 10 Please ask yourself if you are being called to “work your faith” by spending time visiting members of our church family who are hospitalized, homebound, or in assisted living facilities. Let them know that Calvary CARES about them by your showing up and being present! Just think, a few moments once or twice a month

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can affirm that we care and God cares. Please contact Leslie Williams (301-667-2238 or [email protected]) or Pat Herber (301-473-4013 or [email protected])

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