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THE MESSENGER of the Calvary—Centennial Memorial Cooperative Parish

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

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come! What a joy and privilege it is to write this as I prepare to come and join you in ministry at Calvary UMC as your senior pastor. I have had the opportunity to have already met with a number of you, and I have been struck by the warmth of your welcome. It is indeed a sign of your maturity in the faith and sheer graciousness to be able to extend welcome to one coming in even as you are tearfully saying farewell to a wonderful pastor who is heading out. So, I thank you in advance for the many ways you will find to graciously work through this transition. Indeed, this is where our relationship begins. This is where the building blocks for our ministry will be laid, here in the fresh, upturned soil of change. I look forward to our ministry together. You have been in my prayers for many months already and I am eager to move into this new land with you and discover together where our Lord is leading us today. A little bit about me: I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and am blessed to have been raised in the midst of great human diversity from my earliest years. I still have family in Michigan and enjoy getting home as I am able. I began my college career as a bassoon performance major at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, but switched majors and schools in midstream, graduating with a degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama (where my claim to fame is that I babysat Bear Bryant’s grandchildren). At the time of my graduation, our country was making major cutbacks in the mental health arena, and unable to secure a job in social work, I began working in computer technologies. I stayed in the computer corporate world until I entered seminary working for companies like ADP, American Express, Kraft Foods and a startup company in San Francisco. While my daytime hours were consumed with all things managerial and technical, my off hours were spent fulfilling my social work vocation doing volunteer work for a variety of organizations. It is probably true that social work was the means through which I was fulfilling my call to ministry in a world where ministry wasn’t an option for women. However, after several impactful mission trips, I came to a point where I couldn’t deny hearing God’s voice calling more and more strongly. In spite of the joy I had in my career, I packed my office and started school at a seminary near my home in Tennessee, Sewanee School of Theology, in 2001. I graduated in 2004, having already served as a pastor for two years. I knew from the minute that I first stood in a pulpit, my palms sweating and my heart beating faster than a marching band quick step, that the work of ministry fit me like a glove. I have never looked back and cannot imagine doing anything else with my life. A note about change: A new pastor means a new chapter in the life of Calvary and that will mean change. I know I will never be able to fill Pastor Ken’s shoes, so I will not attempt to do so. I know there are some of you hoping for changes and others who are hoping things stay just the same. Most of us probably have a little of both sets of feelings. But, as long as we breathe, we will live in a world that is always changing. Things will change – some on purpose, some accidental, some the result of circumstances. As we navigate through this transition, please feel free to talk to me about your hopes and your fears, your dreams and desires. I will be listening deeply as we discern together God’s hopes and dreams for Calvary. Yours for the journey, Pastor Alice Ford

NEW BULLETIN CHANGES As of July 1, 2013, you will notice some changes to our worship order and bulletins. Here are some of the highlights: Announcements will occur 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of a service. We will no longer have announcements during the service. A children’s sermon will be offered EACH SUNDAY, including on Communion Sundays. In addition, watch for information on some exciting changes to the format for Children’s Church coming this fall! Several readings and prayers have been adjusted slightly within the service. For example, the pastoral prayer will immediately follow the sermon, and the Gospel reading will always, now, immediately precede the sermon. Several formatting changes will be made to the bulletin, in an effort to make it a bit easier to follow, as well as to standardize bulletins Sunday to Sunday.

SUNDAYS AT CALVARY Worship with Children’s Church at 8:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9:45 A.M. Worship at 11:00 A.M.

July 7 “The Sending of the Seventy” Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Rev. Alice Ford’s first Sunday and Installation. Rev. Edgardo Rivera, new Frederick DS, will be joining us at the 8:30 am service. A special reception will be held following the 8:30 am service.

July 14

We look forward to living into some of these changes over the summer months and we welcome your feedback! We are also happy to share some of the reasoning behind any of these changes if you have questions. Please speak with Pastor Alice or Pastor Sarah for more information.

“Parable of the Good Samaritan” (Luke 10:25-37)

July 21 2013-2014 CONFIRMATION PROGRAM “Mary and Martha” (Luke 10:38-42)

We are currently working on plans for our next confirmation program, beginning fall 2013 and culminating with confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2014. Youth entering grades 7 and above are eligible to participate in this program which allows them to learn about their faith and make a public profession and acceptance of their faith.

July 28 “A Knock at Midnight” (Luke 11:1-13)

You MUST contact Pastor Sarah ([email protected]) NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1 to register your youth for this Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each year’s confirmation program. month during both morning worship services. 2

By Bob Jacobs, Financial Secretary

Sometimes we have to face tough news. It may not make us feel comfortable but, it may just jar us enough to make us act. It may make us also realize that we are like the “lukewarm” Church of Laodicea I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth. (Rev. 3:15-16). Calvary’s income is down, way down. As noted in previous financial reporting, we are lower in giving by about $6,000 each month. Compared to last year, giving is a total of $33,421 lower. This translates to having less cash flow to meet our expenses. As of the end of May, we have spent $16,775 for the year more than our total income. We have been meeting our obligations by drawing on the cash cushion we carried over from last year, delaying some expense payments (primarily the May apportionment was not paid until June), and we will be requesting funds from the Trustees. Jesus called his “Church” to be a beacon of light to the world. We want to be that “beacon” and not an “ember” that glows lukewarm. While our income is down, we are still striving to be God’s faithful servants in spreading His grace and mercy in the world. The Vacation Bible School was held in June; both an adult Volunteer In Mission trip and a youth Mission trip are planned for July. We are excited in meeting our ministry missions during the rest of the year. If we throw off that cloak of “Laodicea”, we can become a Church of God’s calling.

Well, we have our new bus. But, the story does not end there. The old bus, as faithful as it was in the service of God, is getting a second life. We are giving it to the Community Living Agency of Frederick County to be used to meet their transportation needs. We will continue to serve these people in our Sunday morning ministry by transporting them to and from Calvary and providing the Special Sunday School Class. The United Methodist Women’s yard sale was a great success. Not only did they make over $3,000; the many treasures you donated that did not find new homes were donated to Goodwill Industries. Do you see the common thread? The deeds you do in the name of God and Christ spiral out to touch the lives of others that you may never know nor ever meet. Goodwill Industries will be able to continue their ministry to the community they serve. The donated bus will continue to serve the community. The church is called to be that place where the first signs of the reign of God are identified and acknowledged in the world. Wherever persons are being made new creatures in Christ, wherever the insights and resources of the gospel are brought to bear on the life of the world, God’s reign is already effective in its healing and renewing power. “United Methodist Beliefs”; William H. Willimon, page 109. What we do in our faith life is indeed the “first signs of the reign of God”. How far our works reach is dependent upon how much we give of ourselves. It is the grace of God working within us, which causes our response to Him through our reflected Christ-like works and actions in caring for our fellow man. Whether it is through our worship in community, prayer, gifts, service or witness: we are showing others the nature of God who indwells in us - even when we are not fully aware of it. 3

“SOWING THE SEED/BE LIGHT” was the theme for 229th Session of the Baltimore-Washington Conference. This was the first conference led by Bishop Marcus Matthews. This theme was incorporated in Prayer, Worship, Song, Sermon and Bible Study. Rev. Dr. Albert Moseley led two Bible Studies on different perspectives of the Parable of the Sower that carried the body to new insights of the role of God in our lives and our role as members of the Body of Christ. Bishop Mathews challenged the Church, in his opening sermon; to focus on 1) each local church become a prayer station , praying for each other, our churches, and the Church as a whole; 2) each member bring at least one person to Christ to be a disciple and 3) adopt a school in the church’s zip code. The Conference Budget of $16,813 million was approved. This is very close to the 2013 Budget. The Benevolence Factor (establishing our Apportionment) remains at 17.75%. There is indication that the dollar amount of Apportions will be reduced in 2014. A few of the major areas that Apportionments support are: Discipleship: Regional and Connectional Ministries $4.5m Fund ministries that include Children, Youth and Young Adult, Campus Ministry and Camping Ministries. Mission and Advocacy: $4.1m Grants to organizations and programs that support the homeless and needy throughout the world. World Service (strengthening evangelism efforts, church growth), African University, Black College Fund, and Pastoral development. Congregation & Leadership Development:

$ .6m

Church Growth: $1.3m Grow congregations and expand ministry Start new churches (7 Faith Centers were developed in 2012). Latino/Hispanic Ministries Strengthen the Black Church Several Resolutions were presented and voted upon. The three that are important to us are: Resolution on Evolutionary Scientific Thinking. Purpose: To make evolutionary scientific realities of our life and knowledge a part of the United Methodist Church by incorporating into our worship experience and theological language “evolutionary scientific thinking”. To be open and accepting of younger persons’ views and religious association. Passed with a vote of 447 for/ 286 against Resolution on Preventing Gun Violence. Purpose: Engaging in advocacy for the prevention of gun violence. Resolved that members of the Baltimore-Washington Conference should support legislative efforts to reduce gun violence throughout our country by advocating for the reduction of guns and ammunition by supporting legislation to regulate the sale and possession of guns and ammunition by the general public. Passed with 2/3 majority. Resolution to End Bullying. Purpose: To stop bullying in the Baltimore-Washington Conference Resolved: The United Methodist Church in the BWC shall adopt a zero-tolerance policy for bullying by publishing this position through the use of media and public positions. To stop acts of bullying, stand with anyone or any group being bullied or scapegoated. Passed with 2/3 majority. Helen and Bruce Sheppard and Bob Jacobs, as attendees, are available to answer any of your questions. 4

L O S T The UMW made table cloths to fit the long tables and round tables in the Fellowship Hall for the use of those who may need them for receptions such as wedding or funerals or any other important occasion. Over the years these cloths have been used and returned until recently. When the reception committee for Rev. Dunnington's retirement needed them, they could not find some of these table cloths. If anyone has these table cloths will you please launder them and return them to the office. Lost are two 116 inch long table cloths and one round one. They are labeled and the hangers that they hung on had matching labels. CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE UMW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IF YOU WISH TO BORROW THESE CLOTHS. AFTER THE EVENT, LAUNDER AND RETURN THEM WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER USE. THE UMW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Elaine Childs, Betsy Bryant, Jane Sowers, Becky Kile, Helen Sheppard and Mary Crum.

September 2 Labor Day Holiday

In Concert on October 6 Jane Parker Smith, organist

September 14 Celebration to Welcome our new District Superintendent,

Jane Parker-Smith is internationally recognized for her musicianship, virtuosity, entertaining programs and electrifying performances. A pupil of Nicolas Kynaston and Jean Langlais, she made her London debut at Westminster Cathedral at the age of 20, followed by a first solo concert appearance in the BBC Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall two years later.

Edgardo Rivera, 3:00 p.m. at Trinity UMC September 22 Christian Education Sunday September 27-29

October 26 United Methodist Men’s Annual

Pancake Breakfast 7:00—11:00 a.m.

Trunk or Treat 4:30 p.m. Register today for another wonderful women’s retreat! You can register either online (www.calvaryumc.org) or by using the forms available at church. A box is located in the outer John Wesley room for registration forms and payment. You can also pay online.

November 9

Holiday Bazaar For more information, contact Becky Isaacs ([email protected] or 301-304-0439) 5

Calvary Weekday School calvaryweekdayschool.com

Class Openings 4 year old class – MWF $195.00 per month

The UMW wants to thank everyone who helped us for this year's Yard Sale. A big thanks to those who showed up on Sunday, June 2nd to unload the stage and put the boxes near the tables where they were suppose to be. We greatly appreciated the help.

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Thanks to all the people who helped get the Yard Sale ready from Monday thru Thursday and those who were there for the sale on Friday and Saturday. And a big thanks to those who were there on Saturday, June 8th to help pack what was left and get it ready for the Goodwill to pick up; as well as those who helped the truck drivers get the boxes on the truck and helping them getting the truck in and out of the driveway. We greatly appreciated all the help. On Friday, July 19th the UMW will go to New Windsor. Those who would like to go contact Betsy Bryant 301-662-1032. On Tuesday, August 13th the UMW Executive Committee will meet at Mary Crum's to make plans for the upcoming year 2013-2014. All circles will start up in September. The next Monthly Breakfast meeting of the United Methodist Men will be on Saturday, September 14 at 7:30 a.m. All men are welcome to join us. The next opportunity to share as Calvary serves dinner at the Frederick Soup Kitchen will be on Saturday, September 14. A sign up sheet will be available in Parish Hall in September.

This is our Covenant: 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. Total Prior Year Donations

$4529

Total Prior Year Distributions Beginning Fund Total for 2013 May 2013 Donations

$4528 $ 291 $ 125

TOTAL 2013 COVENANT as of May 31

$ 646

Distributions are made to Frederick Soup Kitchen, Calvary Family Fund and The Heifer Project. You make a difference! Keep the Covenant! See Joe Ward , Bill Pasquerette or Jeff Zalatoris for more information. 6

The Mission of Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church is to be a witness for our Savior, Jesus Christ, within our congregation and within the downtown Frederick Community through our praise and worship, Christian Education, and our mission outreach ministries. We will celebrate God’s presence as we grow in Christian discipleship.

In the search for God, are we looking in some of the wrong places?



It does seem that we have loaded agendas when we set out to look for the Lord. We tend to believe that the Lord only is visible in the beauty of a setting sun, in the midst of the birth of a newborn baby, as someone comes successfully through a major surgery or survives a horrendous accident. True it is much easier to humble ourselves when the beauty of something is overwhelming or the amazement of an experience stops us in our tracks. But the Lord’s presence is with us amidst the most mundane, the most difficult and the most perplexing times as well. And it might be that we as faithful disciples need to celebrate the presence of the Lord even more in the not-so-perfect endings of life.



Jesus’ lesson about the Samaritan who takes pity on a victim of violence when others chose to pass by without giving care or showing compassion, Martha’s frustration at working hard and doing what she does best and finding that the Lord is calling on her to rethink her priorities.

These Jesus and these biblical characters and their stories remind us that the events are not always what we think they should be. The choices people make are not always good and healthy. Amidst unsettling events and troublesome times, the power of the Holy Spirit is still present. God’s Holy Spirit moves us, nudges us, shakes us and empowers us whether we think we are ready or not. Perhaps we notice the presence of the Holy Spirit more in the midst of things seeming to be chaotic, disrupted and out of the ordinary.

The lectionary scripture lessons for our summer worship call on us to search for God among God’s people. The stories find God’s people in difficult settings – • Elijah terrified at being the last of the prophets to survive against the wicked Jezebel and her Baal gods, • the powerful army captain Naaman who finds himself out of his comfort zone and suffering with leprosy, • the prophet Amos given the task of warning God’s people that they will be punished for their ungodly decisions,

One of you in considering the news of the devastating tornado that touched down in Oklahoma asked me, where was God when that happened? In the same way we can so easily find God in the serene beauty of a sunrise, the majestic mountainside, the green field of new corn, the sweet smile of a child, God is also to be found in the midst of the horrific and frightening forces of nature, with the persons who do not survive accidents, and with all of us no matter what is happening around us. God is still there. It is God’s love that often heals survivors and gives energy to serve in the middle of the most difficult experiences.

SUNDAY

SERMON / SCRIPTURE

GREETERS

July 7, Pentecost 7

Holy Communion “Giving Credit Where Credit is Due”, Galatians 6:7-16

Dolores Summers

July 14, Pentecost 8

Neighbor As Self, Luke 10:25-37

Dolores Summers

July 21, Pentecost 9

“Come On In”, Luke 10:38-42

Cherry Whitmore

July 28, Pentecost 10

“Ask, Search, and Knock”, Luke 11:1-13

Cherry Whitmore

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Walk as Jesus Walked We can be assured of this by the promise of His love which comes through Jesus Christ. Jesus forgave in the midst of suffering. Jesus redeemed the sinners, loved the unlovable, and gave hope to the lost. Biblical characters including Christ did not live in a world that was free of storms, pain and stress. Neither do we. But the witness of Christ and others who have gone before us gives us strength and comfort especially when the world around us seems not to be making much sense at all. We can lean fully on the Lord and know God will never forsake us and is always in our midst.

Beginning in September there will be an opportunity to share in a discovery study at Centennial Memorial UMC surveying the places where Jesus walked and ministered. The study will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Because God speaks to us through the scriptures, studying the scriptures is a rewarding experience and we hope you will join us. The Walk as Jesus Walked lessons will include viewing a presentation led by the renowned teacher and historian Dr. Ray Vander Laan, who will detail historical, cultural and geographical highlights of the place and events of Jesus’ ministry. Filmed in the Middle East, you are invited to attend and learn of the passion of early Christians as they sought to walk like Jesus where he walked even when it was very treacherous.

As summer days offer some change to our routine, take some time to be with the Lord and restore or renew your relationship with the Lord who loves you. Consider how God might be using you as an instrument of his peace and love especially in the world that does not always appear to love. Come and worship with us and Please pray about being a part of the class and learn how God used a variety of people some who watch for details about when we will begin to might seem to us to be quite unlikely instruments meet. for God to use in building his kingdom. Take some time to find God in the most unlikely of The ole' cupboard places – amongst the weeds of a garden, in the is getting empty!! stress of a hard decision, even in the middle of fearful experiences – and be grateful for the Please consider picking up an presence of the Lord who loves all. extra non-perishable item or two “Search me, O God, for our food supply. We are and know my heart; currently serving over 200 people during our test me and know my thoughts. meals and giving out a lot of non-perishable items … lead me in the way everlasting.” to our attendees. Even though summer is here, (Psalm 139:23-24) the need has not stopped. Remember some of the best food we enjoy, others may never get the With Christ’s love, opportunity to enjoy. Good items to Pastor Helen contribute: peanut butter, tuna, pasta, canned meats, cereal, spaghetti sauce; you get the idea. WEEKLY SCHEDULE SUNDAYS

9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM

Sunday School Sacred Grounds Traditional Worship

TUESDAYS

5:00 PM

Intercessory Prayer

WEDNESDAYS

6:15 PM 7:00 PM

Supper Celebrate Recovery

11:00 AM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:15 PM

Revelations AA Group Young Women’s Study Supper Alternative Worship

SATURDAYS

Also, please consider donating diapers and baby wipes. There has been a BIG request for these items. SPECIAL EVENTS

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July 6

7:30 am

Christian Men’s Network

July 9

7 pm

2nd Street & Hope Board

July 16

6:30 pm 7:00 pm

Finance Administrative Council

Member to Member The UMW thanks to Paul Metcalf for the purchase of four more light weight tables for use in the Fellowship Hall. The UMW purchased fourteen of these tables and Paul bought and gave to the church the other four that were needed. A big thank you for your gift. UMW Executive Committee

The tables are used for many purposes: Fund Raiser Dinners, Receptions, UMM Pancake Breakfast, Vacation Bible School, Breakfast with Santa, The Craft Fair, Trunk or Treat and of course, the UMW Yard Sale

The first Sunday of every month is

Wheelbarrow Sunday. Nonperishable donations to the Frederick Food Bank may be placed in the wheelbarrow in the hallway outside Parish Hall. Amy & Dave Carter delivered 124 items to the Frederick Food Bank in June. Thanks to all! Congratulation to an Additional

DIRECTORY UPDATES BRAUN, Thomas 215 N. Market street, #200 Frederick, MD 21701

MILAM, Travis 1412 Wills Creek Road Elkview, WV 25071

CALCAGNI, Gina 400 Kentlands Blvd. Apt. 104 Gaithersburg, MD 20878

MYERS, Jesse & Irma 7407 Willow Road, Al-255 Frederick, MD 21702 301-644-3958 9

2013 Graduate:

Eric Anderson graduated from George Washington University as a Master of Professional Studies with a concentration in Strategic Public Relations

GREETERS

ACOLYTES

July 7 @ 8:30

Lois Pacheco

Rachel Jones

July 7 @ 11:00

Jeff & Amy Stone

Adam Stone

July 14 @ 8:30

Doris Felton & Edna Snyder

Preston Kinsey

July 14 @ 11:00

Norie Shipley

Deni Remsberg

July 21 @ 8:30

Ellen & Dave Adams

Nick Schwarzenberg

July 21 @ 11:00

Paulette & David Petrucci

Colin Lyon

July 28 @ 8:30

Maryjane & Randy McClement

Kaitlyn Quigley

July 28 @ 11:00

Betsy MacMullen & Terry Fisher

Karla Hembree

COFFEE HOSTS

ALTAR FLOWERS

July 7

McKinnon

Doris Keeney

July 14

Cook

Joann Crum

July 21

Baughman

Carole Proudfoot

July 28

Colby

Katie Kahan

FLOWERS BY LECTERN

FLOWERS BY PULPIT

BULLETINS

Maude Muehl Tom Kellam

Thea Ruff Dave O’Hara Delores Hahn

More people to serve in ALL areas are always needed and appreciated. If you would like to volunteer or need to make a change to the serving schedule, please call the appropriate coordinator: Acolytes Kim Remsberg, 301-620-2352 Lay Readers Magda Morales, 301-620-8885 Greeters Anne Mossburg, 301-662-4858 Nursery Angela Anderson, 301-898-5241

Ushers Jack Heller, 301-663-5374 Communion Servers Kyle Bostian, 301-371-5411 Altar Committee Mary Crum & Bonnie Strine Bus Coordinator Dianna Snow, 240-357-1494

8:30 USHERS: Greg Shipley, Ray McKinnon, Dave Adams, Bob Biser, Mark MacDonald, David Mills, Frank Strakonsky 11:00 USHERS: Jack Heller, Mitch Reading, Don Orrison, Don Linton, James Shoemaker, Bob Waltz 10

Flowers Joyce Friel, 301-662-1464, ext. 110 Coffee Hour Frank & Bobbie Parsons, 301-473-7530 Children’s Church and Sunday School Rebecca Dean,301-662-1464, ext.123

ALTAR: Bonnie Strine, Chair Elinor Eiker, Doris Felton, Becky Kile, Joan Kosek, Alice Linton

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9:45 am-Reception for Pastor Alice Ford 12:30 pm-Family Life

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6 pm-Yoga for Gale House 6:30 pm-Youth Mission Trip Meeting 7 pm-Women’s Study 7 pm-Men’s Bible Study 7 pm-Mom’s Bible Study

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SAT 5

6 pm-Yoga for Gale House The Church Office will 7 pm-SPRC close at 2:00 PM so the carpets can be shampooed

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FRI

Wacky Wednesday

7 pm-Men’s Bible Study

Youth Mission Trip 21

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7 pm-Women’s Study 7 pm-Men’s Bible Study 7 pm-Mom’s Fellowship

VIM Mission Trip 28

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SUNDAYS AT CALVARY

Wacky Wednesday 2-8 pm-Blood Drive 7 pm-Men’s Bible Study

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WORSHIP with Children’s Church at 8:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9:45 A.M. WORSHIP at 11:00 A.M.

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Of the Calvary-Centennial Memorial Cooperative Parish

131 West Second Street Frederick, MD 21701

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U. S. Postage Paid Frederick, MD 21701-5393 Permit No. 52

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Church Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Staffed Nursery with pagers HOW TO CONTACT US Phone: 301-662-1464; FAX: 301-662-3486 Website: www.calvaryumc.org E-mail: [email protected]

May 25 Deacon Hunter Buchanan Son of Leann & Buck Buchanan Grandson of Ginny & Ken Grossnickle NEW ARRIVALS

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

May 29 Claire Renee Edmonston Daughter of AJ & Lauren Granddaughter of Bert & Virginia

CALVARY STAFF Senior Pastor

Alice Ford [email protected] Associate Pastor Sarah Schlieckert [email protected] Minister of Visitation Harry Cole [email protected] Director of Education & Family Life Rebecca Dean [email protected] Director of Youth Ministries Cara Dragan [email protected] Director of Music Ministries & Organist Joche Wilmot [email protected] Financial Secretary Robert Jacobs [email protected] Bookkeeper Ken Switzer [email protected] Administrative Assistant Joyce Friel [email protected] Custodian Paul Metcalf Nursery Supervisor Angela Anderson

May 26 Gavin Michael George Son of Erin & Jim George June 9 Emily Elizabeth Harris Daughter of Stefanie & Stephen Harris Stephen Philip Harris June 16 Anna Claire Mills Daughter of Katherine and Samuel Mills

Calvary Weekday School (301-662-6783) www.calvaryweekdayschool.com Director Anne Marie Whang

May 24 Edward West Sanger

Administrative Assistant Colleen West [email protected] 12