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.
Season of Lent, Season of spring – Renewal of Life … Soft snowflakes fall as I look out today and the flakes come to rest gently on the buds of our dogwood tree. This quiet activity of nature tells me that we are nearing the wonder of the season of spring. The season of spring is the time of year when creation bursts forth from its wintery rest with the awakening of hibernating creatures, unfolding of fresh new leaves, unpacking of buds and blossoms, nest- building, the chirping of new songs and a renewing of human activity. It is a season of many changes, colors and sounds that have been at rest and waiting. There are countless signs of new life and renewed life. It is God’s creation come alive! Appropriately, Christians journey in the season of Lent simultaneously as we await the arrival of spring. Lent, originating in the 4th Century, begins on Ash Wednesday and ends during Holy Week with the remembrance of Christ’s passion, sacrifice and resurrection. Lent came to be a time of preparation, intense study and prayer for those who were to be baptized at the Easter Vigil, the celebration from sunset on Saturday and sunrise on Easter. Lent is a time for the entire community to prepare, return to God, be restored and renew their faith. The season of Lent accents penitential prayer, fasting, and offers us an opportunity to become aware of God’s marvelous redemption which comes to us at Easter. Likewise, in the season of spring, we experience signs of God’s wondrous creation coming to life, renewed and transformed following the rest of winter. Lent is a season for reflecting on and fasting from the actions, objects, or attitudes in our life that separate us from God. For many it is also a time of renewal and reconnection to our Creator and the wonderful gift of creation. Be energized by the coming of spring and the journey of Lent. Strive to use these days of spring and Lent to strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ, your Savior and Redeemer, who“came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10) Watch for the ways that God’s creation reveals itself to you – take walks; sit, listen and be keenly aware of where you are; watch children play; visit a rehab center; or journal spontaneous thoughts; write a letter to a lost friend. Consider committing a regular time to reading Psalms, the Gospels, or Paul’s challenges to the early church to be the community of faith in the midst of persecution. Open your Bible daily and read a passage aloud; pen and ink a favorite verse and send it to a friend; sacrifice time to visit shutins; help someone who is homeless; bring flowers to a friend who needs a lift. Join with others who seek to limit their carbon footprint during Lent by following a Lenten Carbon Fast (macucc.org/carbonfast) making more sustainable life choices. With the seasons of Lent and spring, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Romans 12:1) May the Lord speak to you during Lent and coming spring, show you some of the wonders of Creation engage you in serving others and renew your faith. With Christ’s love, Pastor Helen
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. 5:30 P.M.—The Sanctuary
During the Lenten Season, Calvary will sponsor a series of free 24 Hours lunchtime concerts. In the past, these That concerts have provided a time for Changed the World personal meditation and reflection. We invite anyone who is able to attend.
SERMON SERIES:
March 4 2nd Sunday in Lent
March 11 3rd Sunday in Lent
March 18 4th Sunday in Lent
March 25 5th Sunday in Lent
Pastor Dunnington will preach The Garden of Gethsemane Mark 14:26, 32-42 Pastor Dunnington will preach Condemned by the Righteous Mark 14:53, 55, 61-68, 70-72 Pastor Dunnington will preach Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate Mark 15:1-15 Pastor Dunnington will preach The Torture and Humiliation of the King Mark 15:15b-23
Holy Communion will now be offered every Sunday. The first Sunday of each month, we will continue to celebrate the Lord’s Supper during both morning worship services. All other Sundays, we will share Communion with those desiring in the left transept of the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m.
THE SANCTUARY
Thursday, February 23 Miriam Meglan Director of Music and Organist St. John’s UCC, Chambersburg, PA
Thursday, March 1 Brian Bartoldus Director of Music & Organist, Frederick Presbyterian Church
Thursday, March 8 Brenda Weiser Director of Music Ministry Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick
Thursday, March 15 Dr. Eric Myers Pastor, Frederick Presbyterian Church
Thursday, March 22 Dr. Elizabeth A. Krouse Organist, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Walkersville and Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church
Contemporary Worship held in the Chancel Sundays at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 29 Joche Wilmot
“Experiencing the 24 Hours That Changed the World.”
Director of Music Ministries and Organist Calvary United Methodist Church, Frederick, MD
Using a variety of visual, audio and experiential elements, we will reflect upon the final hours of Jesus’ life. These services will be a wonderful Lenten worship opportunity on their own, as well as a powerful complement to the morning messages. 2
April 1 Palm/Passion Sunday Procession of the Palms and A Dramatic Presentation of the Passion of our Lord
Five Wednesday Evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm: February 29 through March 28 Dinner : 6:00 (Hearty soup & bread) Devotional Time: 6:45 Lenten Study: 7:00-8:00
April 5 Holy Thursday Worship at 12:00 noon and 7:30 p.m.
Intergenerational Study: 24 Hours that Changed the World by Adam Hamilton In conjunction with our sermon series based on this book, this study is an opportunity to delve more deeply into the last day of Jesus
April 6 Good Friday Service at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary A Community service will be held at 12:00 noon at ERUCC, 15 West Church Street
Leaders: Revs. Dunnington & Schlieckert
Children’s Activity Time
April 8 Easter Sunday Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Leader: Desiree Baker (DCE) Nursery will be available after dinner for children younger than first grade.
EASTER LILY ORDER FORM DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS IS March 28, 2012 Enclosed is my check/cash for $13.00 for one lily.
Please list only one lily per form and PRINT CLEARLY. IN MEMORY of IN HONOR of _________________________________________________________ (circle one) _________________________________________________________________________ Given by _________________________________________________________________________________
I will pick my lily up by April 12
Please deliver my lily to a shut in
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March 25 at 3:00 pm Free Piano Concert by Ernest Ragogini Ernest Ragogini, pianist, will perform at Calvary on March 25 at 3:00 p.m. Ragogini received his academic degrees from Syracuse University and Peabody Institute of The Johns Hoopkins University and was a Fulbright scholar in Germany. A Professor of Music at Notre Dame University of Maryland, he received the Mullan Distinguished Teacher’s Award, the coveted Mission and Ministry Award and the President’s Medal. He is founder director of Music at NDM Concerts, Arts for Hearts’ Sake and Director of International Piano Competition. In February 2007, he was the featured artist and cover subject in Clavier magazine.
PALM SUNDAY PARTY
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Sunday, April 1, 2012 4:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 7 Sunrise to Sunset
Join us for the Schlieckert’s Annual Open House and Palm Sunday party at Manidokan! 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Manidokan Camp and Retreat Center 1600 Harpers Ferry Rd Knoxville, MD 21758
Palm Sunday Worship Celebration, led by The Sanctuary Potluck Supper, Games and Fellowship!
Come experience the last events in Jesus’ earthly life through rustic wood images created using the new Vatican list of Stations of the Cross. The outdoor path will take you through a prayer-filled reflection of Jesus’ sacrifice and love for you. Don’t miss this powerful time of preparation for the celebration of Easter.
Please RSVP on the sheet in the Parish Hall or by contacting Pastor Sarah. Main course provided; you are invited to bring a side dish or dessert to share. CALVARY SPRING SUPPER
Contact Chris or Sarah Schlieckert for more information.
Saturday, April 14, 2012 Turkey, Ham and Oyster Supper
CALVARY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Saturday, April 21, 2012
Mark your calendars now for this wonderful time of food, fellowship and reaching out! Watch for more information about ticket sales, volunteer opportunities and other ways you can help support this community supper. Funds benefit the ministries of Calvary UMC. Watch for announcements or contact Paula Biser for more information!
The entire congregation is invited to take part in our first ever Calvary Leadership Academy, 8:30 am-3:00 p.m. Plenary sessions and workshops will be offered which will help you develop skills not only for participation in and leadership at Calvary, but also beyond--in your work, home and volunteer roles outside of Calvary. You won't want to miss this valuable opportunity, so mark your calendars today and watch for more information. Childcare will be provided. 4
Each month the Finance Ministry will be providing to all the members of the church financial information for the prior month. We will provide the amount of contributions, the expenses that were met and even the expenses that were not met for the month due to cash flow.. January 2012 our income was $65,655 and expenses totaled $59,145 leaving a net income of $6,510. The breakdown of the expenses are as follows: Ministry of the Word Lay Personal Utilities Insurance & Maintenance Administrative Costs Program Area Expenses Apportionments
18,103.13 20,847.28 2,683.92 3,825.23 1,842.06 3,121.46 8,722.42
30.61% 35.25% 4.54% 6.47% 3.11% 5.28% 14.75%
Compared to January 2011 our income is up $3,953 and expenses are down $2,528. If you have any questions or wish to have greater detail please contact one of the following: Kay Jacobs. Chair, Finance Ministry, 301-371-8987; Ken Switzer, Bookkeeper, 301662-1464, ext 114; Bob Jacobs, Financial Secretary, 662-1464, ext 115
Scholarships Calvary United Methodist Church is offering $500 scholarships to members who are continuing their education beyond high school. Priority will be given to students who are actively contributing to our church. Applications are available in the church office and the mail room. 5
By Bob Jacobs, Stewardship Ministry Chair
We gather together as Christians to worship the God who created us. We reach one another as we hear, remember and speak the words of the Gospel. We remind ourselves of our imperfections and failures encountered daily in following Paul’s admonition of being Christ like. How do we reach those non-Christians, the unchurched or even our brothers and sisters in Christ who do not worship with us regularly? It happens when we do our best in living the faithful life of a practicing disciple. The key word is “practicing”. We all know someone who says they are a Christian but there is something lacking in their daily actions. Christians who are unselfish and benevolent become a unique verification to non-Christians that Jesus Christ is indeed the Son of God. The story of Dorcas (Acts 9: 32-43) supports this principle. Dorcas is described as a disciple … “who was always doing good and helping the poor.” When she died in Joppa, her fellow Christians went to Lydda (a nearby town) to seek out Peter to come and see what he could do. Upon his arrival: “All the widows stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.” Peter did bring her back to life and presented her to “the believers and the widows.” Dorcas’ unselfish service and care of others; “believers” and unbelievers (“widows”), as well as the two disciples seeking the aid of Peter, is a testament that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the one we must follow. Those things we do in God’s name when following the example of Christ are the light in our faith life that God speaks of as – a light unto the world. The non-Christian can see that it is something that they can gain if they become like us in the image of Christ.
Christian Education Resources functioning yet. That is a project that I hope For Personal or Group Use fully to begin tackling before spring arrives. So for
Just in time for the season of Lent, Calvary has acquired a number of books and videos that might be of interest to our members as you contemplate the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for love of us. The first resource is a series of videos produced by The History Chanel. Titles include Jesus: His Life, The Trial of Jesus, The Execution of Jesus, Judas: Traitor or Friend?, Jesus’ Jerusalem, and James: Brother of Jesus?. Also available are the A&E productions Mysteries of the Bible: The Last Supper, Biographies Mary of Nazareth, Paul, and Pontius Pilate. We also have the three-part, six-hour, mini-series by Franco Zeffirelli, Jesus of Nazareth.(We have both a new DVD version as well as the VHS version). Two books for personal reading available are Adam Hamilton’s 24 Hours that Changed the World, and Max Lucado’s And the Angels Were Silent. For group study during Sunday school, or for personal study, we have Scot McKnight’s The Jesus Creed. We have two copies of his book. Also available is a seven-lesson DVD study, and two Lenten study guides for personal use called 40 Days of Living the Jesus Creed. And six copies of a study called Uphill Faith: The Passion Story. Contact Desiree Baker, DCE, at the church office if you are interested in borrowing any of these resources.
now, we are operating on an honor system. Borrow whatever you like, just please return items to where you found them. The reference materials are located on the wall of the entry door, in the section of shelves closest to the window. Another valuable reference is a collection of Illustrated Wall Maps of the Bible, that includes 22 maps and plans covering the whole Bible epoch. This resource is kept in the Education office in the Baker Center.
Bible Studies Available for Class Use Also kept in the Education Office are some studies recently completed by one of more of our Adult Sunday school classes and were well received. All of these studies include a video segment and study guides. Studies include the following titles: Ray Vander Laan’s studies Walk as Jesus Walked, Death and Resurrection of the Messiah, The Early Church Philip Yancy’s Prayer Adam Hamilton’s studies Christianity and World Religions Christianity’s Family Tree Seeing Grey: Where Faith and Politics Meet *Christianity Today, Creation Care *Don Piper, 90 Minutes in Heaven
Reference Materials Our church library, which is located at the end of the main church hallway behind the rest rooms, has numerous Bible translations, Bible dictionaries, and concordances for use. The library is not
* (These last two studies do not have a video components)
Calvary’s Men’s Softball Team needs you! If you play, have played, or have thought about playing softball you are who we are looking for. Come join Calvary’s Men’s Softball team. We play in the Frederick County Men’s Christian Fellowship League on Friday nights from April to early August. We play two games each Friday night at Pinecliff Park. Games start at either 6:15PM or 8:30PM. If interested please contact Mitch Reading at 301-620-4217 (home) or 240-409-0599 (cell). You can also reach him by email at
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The Evangelism Ministry would like to inform you of our Joh n latest efforts. We are beginning Doe an official Name Tag Sunday on April 1st. No, this isn't a April 5:00 p.m.; Downtown Fools joke! Many, many of our members have name 2nd and 4th Thursdays tags but don't wear them. We are attracting many Beginning in April new members and visitors. They would like to call Join us as we gather for a current, you by name when they meet you! They want to get to know you! A name tag will help them! We fresh look as one of the day’s trending even have some old members who might like to Twitter topics. This gathering is a great know your name! opportunity for young adults to The first Sunday of each month will be discuss how the Christian faith can in"NAME TAG SUNDAY". Please wear your name form the most talked about tag. Yes, we know all the reasons not to wear your issues of the day! tag. Yes, we know many are lost and forgotten at home. Please ignore all of that and wear your name tag! Contact Pastor Sarah or Amy Rust To assist you in keeping tract of your tag, for more information. we will set up a tag storage area in the hallway between the two doors to the Parish Hall. We will begin by having a member of Evangelism on hand to help you find and replace your name tag. All you have to do is pick up your tag on the way in and return it on the way out! What could be easier? But, You say, "I have lost my tag". We have that covered also. In the Narthex we have April and May Series cleverly arranged to have order forms for new tags! The Sanctuary If you fill one out, Joyce will order you an new tag and it will arrive in two to three weeks. (YES, Sundays, 5:30 p.m. YOU WILL BE IN TIME FOR THE FIRST After Easter, The Sanctuary (Calvary’s contemporary NAME TAG SUNDAY!)
TRENDING TOPICS
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We need your help! Beginning in February, you will have the opportunity to nominate films for us to discuss. To nominate a film,, fill out one of the movie tickets located at the display in the Parish Hall. On Easter Sunday, you will be able to vote for your top choice from the nominated films, and the films with the most votes are the films we’ll cover in The Sanctuary!
April 7 from 1—3 PM Parish Hall Bring your children and grandchildren to this fun filled event. Games, crafts, egg hunt, and a visit from Ms Bunny!! Look for candy donation box and sign-ups for snacks.
Don’t miss this opportunity to help select films, and plan to join us for this fun and interesting series on Sunday evenings at Calvary! Contact Pastor Sarah for more information. 7
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.
Calvary-Centennial UMC Parish Caretakers Of God’s Creation Interest Group meets March 11
Easter Lilies On Sunday, March 11th we will start taking orders for this year's Easter Lilies. The lilies will be placed in the church in memorial and honor of those whom have they have been dedicated to. Order forms will be in the back of the church and the deadline for placing your order will be April 1st. Please give your orders to Janet Norris or Mary Cashour. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Janet Norris at 301-662-4948.
At the core of our Christian faith is our covenant with our Creator God. We marvel at the wonders and mysteries of God’s creation so beautifully described in Psalm 104. In keeping our covenant with our Creator God, we commit to be good stewards of creation. “Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; then let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle and over all the wild animals of the earth and every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.” (Gen. 1:26)
Lenten “Stone Soup” Fellowship March 8 @ 11 a.m. Stone Soup is an old folktale in which hungry strangers persuade local people of a town to give them food. As we feed our bodies and souls during Lent 2012, we will use this image at Centennial UMC enjoying gathering at the table and sharing in good fellowship. We invite all who are available to join us Thursday, March 8 at 11 a.m. (following choir rehearsal) for soup, bread and drink (provided) and a brief devotional downstairs. We will use this time to focus our Lenten journey of prayer, meditation, and renewal and enjoy the fellowship of those who are gathered. Plan to be with us! We hope to begin a regular monthly “Stone Soup Fellowship” offering daytime fellowship particularly for our seniors but open to anyone who would like to join us. As we start this group, we will be discussing if we would like to meet at the Church or elsewhere, if we would like to welcome special speakers or cover subjects of interest, and other ideas to make the group interesting. Be thinking and praying about this!!!
As Christ’s disciples, we continue to celebrate our commitment to creation as we believe, “For in [Christ Jesus] all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible … He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” (Col. 1:16-17) With our commitment come responsibilities. Fortunately, we are not alone but we have the wisdom of God’s loving Spirit, the scriptures, and the fellowship of Christ’s body to encourage and support our stewardship commitment. Many are concerned about our role as God’s stewards, the care of creation and seeking to make more sustainable life choices to help save and restore creation. We invite you to join our first gathering of interested persons of all ages from our Calvary-Centennial Memorial UMC Cooperative Parish on Sunday afternoon, March 11 from 2-4 p.m. in our Centennial Memorial UMC Assembly Room. Topics discussed will be our spiritual connection with God’s creation, your concerns about the care of creation, action items for us as individuals, as church families and as citizens of the world, and what we might want to do as a parish team to encourage a greening of our ministries.
Christian Men's Network meets the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 am at Centennial Memorial UMC for a free breakfast and fellowship. Please join us. It is an open nondenominational group gathering who worship together and have a lot of fun. Mr. Richard Wayne Crutchley, Sr., a long time member of Centennial Memorial United Methodist and friend of many went home to God on February 8, 2012. Memorial services were held on Monday, February 13th in the Etchison Memorial Chapel of Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, Frederick, MD. Please keep his family in your prayers as they go through this time of grief and loss.
Come, bring your ideas, concerns, share what you are doing, and suggestions. If you have questions, feel free to call on Pastor Helen at 301-432-5644 or email @
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Centennial United Methodist Women “Let us thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind.” Psalm 170:8
WEEKLY SCHEDULE SUNDAYS
9:45 AM 10:30 AM 4:00 PM
Sunday School Traditional Worship Open Fellowship
TUESDAYS
5:00 PM
Intercessory Prayer
WEDNESDAYS
5:00 PM 6:15 PM 7:00 PM
Parenting Class & Teen Study
9:30 AM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
Choir Rehearsal Intercessory Prayer Disciple I
6:00 PM
Celebrate Recovery
11:00 AM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:15 PM 6:45 PM
Revelations AA Group All About Christ’s Church Supper Alternative Worship Children’s Time
One Great Hour of Sharing UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) has brought hope to communities at home and abroad for more than 70 years. Through our gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing on March 17 & 18, 2012 we will share expressions of God’s love to people who suffer. We at Centennial Church will answer Jesus’ command to love our neighbors as ourselves. Envelopes will be available for these love gifts.
Food Drive Blessings
THURSDAYS
The containers for the American and National Super Bowl food drive “runneth over”! Sunday mornings encouragements to keep the food coming paid off. Our judges “the choir” called it a “Tie”. You the congregation remembered to do good and share with those FRIDAY in need. (Hebrews 13:6) Many in our church and the community will benefit from your generous donations. Thank you. Blessings SATURDAYS from the United Methodist Women. During our September meeting Patty Ansel from New Hope United Methodist Church in Brunswick came to speak with us about her missionary trip to Haiti. She spoke of the needs of the women and children and what they were doing in order to survive. During her presentation she displayed many clothing items she had made. Women for the group decided to make some of these clothing outfits. The UMW from Centennial along with a Women’s Fellowship group at Crumland @ Homewood teamed up and made 31 outfits for the children. Since the mission never stops, the group of ladies will continue to make outfits and send them through someone going over to take.
Supper Celebrate Recovery & Children’s Time
EVENTS THIS MONTH March 5
7 PM
SPRC
March 6
7 PM
2nd Street & Hope Board
March 8
11 AM
March 11
2 PM
March 20
Additionally, our UMW collected medicine bottles to help the medical staff in Haiti. They needed these bottles in order to dispense meds to patients. We collected two very large trash bags full. These will also be sent to Haiti.
Lenten Stone Soup Fellowship Creation Caretakers
6:30 PM Trustees 7 PM Administrative Council
SUNDAY WORSHIP
On Sunday, February 12th the UMW ladies hosted a covered dish March 4 luncheon after church. There was plenty of good home cooked March 11 food and much fun by all. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and left being stuffed!! Please watch for more fun activities UMW are March 18 planning in the coming months. March 25
Centennial Adult Sunday School Class Join our Sunday Morning Adult Sunday School class which meets downstairs in the Church Parlor at 9:30 a.m.. Bob Fox convenes and leads this informative class. Bring your Bible and enjoy the discussion and opportunity to learn more about the Bible and our Lord Jesus Christ.
March 4
SERMON
2nd Sunday in Lent
A Covenant with Call
3rd Sunday in Lent
A Covenant with Intent
4th Sunday in Lent
A Covenant with Salvation
5th Sunday in Lent Guest Preacher
Christians in Cardiac Arrest Dr. Ray Moreland
FLOWERS
GREETER
Chris Jacobs
Dee Crouse
March 11
Joyce Burkett
March 18
Crouse Family
Joyce Burkett
March 25
Crouse Family
Nellie Graham
Spiritual Parenting Class to begin Wednesday, March 7 Parenting and guardianship for children and youth is a vocation that presents many joys and challenges. It is a lifelong commitment that requires 24/7 care, persistence and energy. Beginning on Wednesday, March 7 from 5 - 6p.m. at Centennial Memorial UMC a class will meet weekly in our church office. Spiritual Parenting will be facilitated by Siri Young, a parent and loving person who holds a MS in Justice, is a licensed LCADC and has professional experience with parenting and substance prevention with the Maryland State Health Department. The class is open to parents and guardians of all stages and backgrounds. Come, bring your questions, share your wisdom and enjoy the fellowship.
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March 2-High School Lockin 4- moved to after the 11:00 service lunch and then a trip to Cunningham Falls! **Mission Trip 2nd payment of $150 due** 11 - Youth Council 3:45 pm, Baker Center 18 - Tryouts for the Youth Sunday Skit 23-25 Impact Ocean City 25 - Middle School Party at the Vegas
April 1-Palm Sunday Families are invited to join Calvary Youth as we have a special worship time . It will be the STATIONS OF THE CROSS as you have never seen them! Each station will crafted with actors. It will be a worship experience that is only experienced in person. Starting at 6:15 in the Senior High room. This is NOT just a youth worship, but one for everyone.
Calvary serves at the soup kitchen on Saturday, March 31 If you would like to help, please sign up at the welcome center or contact Kay or Bob Jacobs at 301-371-8987
Saturday, March 10 7:30 a.m. Breakfast Meeting All men are welcome!
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 Donations for 2011 Total 2010 Donations TOTAL PRIOR YEARS DONATIONS TOTAL PRIOR YEARS DISTRIBUTIONS Beginning Fund Total for 2012 January 2012 Donations TOTAL 2012 COVENANT TO DATE
$1568. $1230. $2798. $2790. $ 8. $ 155. $ 163.
Distributions are to Frederick Soup Kitchen, Calvary Family Fund and to The Heifer Project. You make a difference! Keep the Covenant Growing! Become a Covenanter in 2012. See Joe Ward , Bill Pasquerette or Jeff Zalatoris for more information.
WOODLOCH RESORT 2013 Members of Calvary Church are invited to join the Crestwood Village Travelers on their trip February, 2013, to Woodloch Resort located in the Poconos. At Woodloch you will enjoy beautiful furnished rooms, excellent dining, live stage entertainment and a variety of indoor activities, games, indoor swimming pool, and exercise facility. This is an all inclusive reasonably priced trip, departing Feb. 11 and returning Feb. 15, 2013. Anyone interested in a brochure for more detailed information or questions regarding a reservation to join this trip, please call Kern Thornton at 301.846.4860 10
The UMW Executive Meeting met on February 7, 2012. On Friday February 17th and March 16th the UMW will be going to New Windsor to help them. Anyone interested in going call Betsy Bryant 301662-1032. The UMW will begin our mission program with Project Patricia. Those interested in knowing more about this or helping with this contact Betsy Bryant or Jean Shaff. The work day for this project will be March 13th. Those caring to help please bring a sandwich for lunch. This year the Northeastern Jurisdiction United Methodist Quadrennial Meeting will be held on June 14-16, at Hershey, PA. The meeting will be held at Hershey Lodge. Registration deadline will be May 1, 2012. Anyone interested in attending call Elaine Childs 301-834-8247 for more information. Dates to Remember; • March 2, 2012 World Day of Prayer at Homewood at 10:30 AM • Call to Prayer- Judy Johnson will contact the Circles about the date that she should be meet with them. • March 21- The UMW will serve the Lenten Dinner. • April 3, 2011- Prayer Retreat will be held in the Chapel 10:00-11:30AM. Rev. Sarah Schlieckert will give the message, “Walking With Christ in the Garden”. Join us for this Holy Week time of prayer and discussion as we reflect upon how we can connect our suffering with the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Plans for the Yard Sale are beginning. Remember when you clean out closets or what ever save items that would be acceptable for the sale in June. This year the Yard Sale hours will be, Friday June 8th from 12:00 to 7:00 and Saturday June 9th from 9:00 to 1:00. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: COMPUTERS, TELEVISIONS, EXCERISE EQUIPMENT, WORN OUT FURNITURE March Circle Meetings Mary-Martha Circle—Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 1 PM, Ginger Ward 301-668-0761 Wesleyan Circle—Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Betsy Bryant 301-662-1032 Miriam Circle—Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7 PM, Mary Crum 301-695-9109 Susanna Circle—Wednesday, To be announced, Nancy East 301-834-8247 Prayer Shawl meeting – Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10 AM, Contact Ginger Ward 301-668-0761 Hannah Circle—Jenny Davy Next Executive Committee Meeting: March 6, 2012 at 1:00 PM. Weekday School News….. Registration continues for the 2012-2013 school year. Classes are offered for three and four year olds as well as kindergarten. The kindergarten class operates from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm so it is the perfect choice for parents that prefer not to have their five year old in school all day. The classes of the preschool and kindergarten are limited to 16 students which allows for individualized attention in a loving and nurturing environment. We are excited to announce that we have had a positive response from the parents of the Weekday School to our request for donated food items to support those children in Frederick County that do not have access to nutritious food over the weekend. The School kicked off our campaign for ‘Food For Backpacks’ on Mon., Feb. 13th and by Tues., Feb. 14th we had a huge amount of food donated and a delivery was made to the Monocacy Elementary School. We will continue this campaign until the end of this school year. There are plastic tubs are on both the 2nd and 3rd floor of the education building if you are interested in contributing; and there is a list of recommended donations on the bulletin board in the lobby. For more information about the ‘Food For Backpacks’ program please call the school office at 301.662.6783. 11
Member to Member It is such a wonderful feeling knowing I am so blessed with so many people who continue to help me in my efforts to get stronger each day. I was overwhelmed with the kindness and love shown and very honored that the “Bake-A-Batch” event was done for my benefit. I want to personally thank all the volunteers, supporters, and bakers involved in the event. I also want to thank the church members, family life, and all who purchased the treats. You are all so special to me. The generous gift I received will not go to waste. The funds will go toward my continued rehabilitation and medical bills. Thanks to all you have provided me, I am able to work with a machine that allows me to stand for two hours a day. My goal is to someday be able to stand on my own and walk again. It can be a difficult road, but with the knowledge of the love and support I receive from all of you, I am confident I can achieve it. I think of you all often and am receiving updates from Angela Anderson via Facebook of all the things going on in the nursery. I am sure so much has changed since my days when I was in charge. I do miss it. Again, thank you so much. May God bless you all for your kindness. Jennifer Fischer Esler
Thanks to Rev. Ken and my church family for their prayers and concerns during the time of my surgery and recuperation. A special thanks to Rev. Cole for his "Best Friend" visit to the hospital before and after my surgery, as well as a follow-up to my home. In Christian love, Ruby Eavey Thank you all for the beautiful cards and warm wishes for my 101st birthday. I received 89 cards and had a wonderful day. I took my very first limo ride! God is so good to me. Sincerely, Ruth Akers
Thank you for the Members of C.U.M.C., thoughtful and delightful Thank you so much for your generous gift. valentine gifts. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. I am Rest assured they will be appreciated. Thank you again, Donald Crawford
thankful for the good years that I had with the people of Calvary Church and for the special friends that I made while I was there. Love and thanks, Dave & Shirley Eichelberger 12
I’d like to thank you so very much for helping our family with Christmas this year. We are all very thankful that there are still people in the world that can and are willing to help us during the holiday season.
Dear Rev. Cole & Calvary friends, You really don’t know how much we appreciate you bringing me the Valentine surprise. We also want to thank everyone who did such a great job making it so enjoyable. It was so fresh and many useful things. Fondly and thanks a million, Betty & Calvin Craver
Even though we aren’t able to thank you personally we really appreciate everything that you have done to make sure that our family has a wonderful Christmas. We hope that your families have a wonderful holiday and a very Merry Christmas.
Dear Calvary friends and family, Thank you for all the cards, prayers, meals and visits while I was in the hospital. I'll soon be back in the knee section of church.
Yours Truly, The Frazier Family (helped through the Angel Tree)
Dear Calvary Friends, What a lovely surprise to receive the pretty decorated Valentine bag full of goodies - - candy, cookies, crackers, raisins, pencil, pad, etc. Great! We will enjoy! Such a nice treat for Elgar and me! Our sincere thanks for your kind thoughtfulness. Fondly, Lucile and Elgar Soper
I know the two pints of blood I received during the surgery must have come from Calvary. How blessed I am to have you all in my family. Love, Nancy Webber
DIRECTORY UPDATES CRUM, Joann 231 St. Mark Way Westminster, MD 21158 410-857-8378
NEW MEMBERS, Joined Feb. 12:
Response to the Love Gift Bag: I wish to thank those who contributed gifts for the Love Gift. I appreciate whoever made this possible. I shall be thankful as I use the contents of the bag. Thank you sincerely, Charles Jackson
BARBER, Jason LAMBERT, Tammi 5187 Duke Court MILLER, Dick 7407 Willow Road, Apt. 114 Frederick, MD 21703
[email protected] Frederick, MD 21702 301-639-3068
[email protected] MILLER, Laura (Mills) 240-405-5828 504 Schley Avenue Frederick, MD 21702 VEACH, Marley 156 Willowdale Drive, #32 REMOVE BENNETT, Rob & Jennifer Frederick, MD 21702
[email protected] Alexander, Anna, 240-626-4910 Colby, Jack 13
GREETERS
ACOLYTES
March 4 @ 8:30 am
Florence & Herb Doggett
Caroline Strakonsky
Voices of Praise
March 4 @ 11:00 am
Elaine Childs & Nancy East
Cara Davy
Cathedral
March 11 @ 8:30 am
Bill & Mari Beth Schmersahl
Sara Dragan
Marcie Baker
Cathedral
March 11 @ 11:00 am
Charlotte Elliott
Rachel Jones
Joe Ward
Gospel
March 18 @ 8:30 am
Eric & Angela Anderson
Nick Schwarzenberg
John Slovikosky
Gospel
Lauren Blaney
Rick Miller
Cathedral
March 18 @ 11:00 am
LAY READERS
CHOIRS
March 25 @ 11:00 am
Kyle & Becky Bostian
Colin Lyon
Beth Strakonsky
Cathedral
March 25 @ 8:30 am
Ed & Susan Hazlett
Eduardo ValentinMorales
Dave Burgener
Gospel
COFFEE HOSTS
ALTAR FLOWERS
FLOWERS BY LECTERN
March 4
Mary & Bob Pfister
Donna Loeb
March 11
Margie Wilde & Barbara Piper
Elaine Childs
March 18
Ginger & Joe Ward
Paulette Shockey
Hazlett
March 25
Paulette & David Petrucci
Hilda Watkins
NO BUS OR CLASS
BULLETINS
BUS DRIVERS
Bessie Strine
Schmersahl
John Bryan
Schmersahl/Reading
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: Altar Committee—Mary Crum & Bonnie Strine Bus Drivers—Mari Beth Schmersahl, 301-293-1148 Flowers—Joyce Friel, 301-662-1464, ext. 110 Coffee Hour—Frank & Bobbie Parsons, 301-473-7530 Children’s Church and Sunday School— Desiree Baker, 301-662-1464, ext. 123
Acolytes—Kim Remsberg, 301-620-2352 Lay Readers—Don Orrison, 301-371-7480 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
8:30 USHERS: Greg Shipley, Ray McKinnon, Dave Adams, Bob Biser, Mark MacDonald, David Mills, Frank Strakonsky
COMMUNION SERVERS
11:00 USHERS: Jack Heller, Mitch Reading, Don Orrison, Ed Hazlett, Susan Hazlett, Don Linton, James Shoemaker, Bob Waltz 14
March 3 8:30—Dave Adams Frank Strakonsky
ALTAR Pat Herber, Chair Cheryl Gray, Corki Jarvis, Lynn Schumacher, Helen Sheppard
11:00—Don Orrison Ginger Ward
LOCK-UP Kyle Bostian
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WED
THU
FRI 1
SAT 2
12 noon-Organ Recital—Brian Bartoldus
3 10 am-Prayer Shawl Ministry 5 pm-Prime Timers
High School Lock-In
4 12:30 pm-Family Life
5 7 pm-SPRC
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9:30 am-Study of Judges & Ruth 1 pm-UMW Exec. Committee
12 6:30 pmTrustees 7 pm-Stephen Ministry
3:45 pm-Youth Council
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6 pm-Lenten Program 7 pm-Men’s Bible Study
13 9:30 am-Bible Study with Pastor Ken 9:30 am-UMW Service Project
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3 pm-Piano Concert 7 pm-Stephen by Ernest Ragogini Ministry 7:15 pm-Church Council
6 pm-Lenten Program 7 pm-Men’s Bible Study 7 pm-Mom’s Study
6 pm-Lenten Program 7 pm-Men’s Bible Study 7 pmSuzanna Circle
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10 7:30 am-UMM Breakfast Meeting
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12 noon-Organ Recital—Dr. Eric Myers
22 12 noon-Organ Recital—Dr. Elizabeth Krouse
9am-4pm-MMSR (WDS event)
IMPACT
28 6 pm-Lenten Program 7 pm-Men’s Bible Study 7 pm-Miriam Circle 7 pm-Mom’s Group
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12 noon-Organ Recital— Brenda Weiser 1 pm-Mary Martha Circle
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27 9:30 am-Bible Study with Pastor Ken 12 noon-Staff Meeting
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7 pm-Finance 9:30 am-Study of 7 pm-Evangelism/ Judges & Ruth Communications 9:30 am-Bible Study 7 pm-Crew 1770 with Pastor Ken 12 noon-Program Staff 1:30 pm-Wesleyans
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29 12 noon-Organ Recital—Joche Wilmot
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31 3 pm-Calvary serves at the Soup Kitchen
SUNDAYS AT CALVARY Holy Communion is held at 8:30 and 11:00 on the first Sunday of each month and all other Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Left Transept
WORSHIP with Children’s Church at 8:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9:45 A.M. WORSHIP at 11:00 A.M.
5:30 P.M.—The Sanctuary
Sunday Choir Rehearsals
Tuesday Choir Rehearsals 7:00 pm—Joyful Noise Handbells 7:30 pm—Gospel Choir
12:30 pm—Genesis Choir 1:00 pm—Sonshine Choir 12:30 p.m.—Bells for Jesus 4:45 pm.—Voices of Praise 15
Thursday Choir Rehearsal 7:15 pm—Cathedral Choir
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U. S. Postage Paid Frederick, MD 21701-5393 Permit No. 52
Of the Calvary-Centennial Memorial Cooperative Parish
131 West Second Street Frederick, MD 21701 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Church Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Staffed Nursery with pagers
February 4 Terri Lynn Young
HOW TO CONTACT US Phone: 301-662-1464; FAX: 301-662-3486 Website: www.calvaryumc.org E-mail:
[email protected]
February 12 Alexander Carl Bronwood Veach Jason Daniel Barber
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CALVARY STAFF Senior Pastor Kenneth Dunnington
[email protected] Associate Pastor Sarah Schlieckert
[email protected] Minister of Visitation Harry Cole
[email protected] Director of Education & Family Life Desiree Baker
[email protected] Director of Youth Ministries Katrina Marie Meacham
[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] Nursery Supervisor Angela Anderson
Calvary Weekday School (301-662-6783) www.calvaryweekdayschool.com Director Laura Suguiyama
[email protected] Administrative Assistant Colleen West
[email protected]
January 28 Ellen May Kennedy February 8 Richard Wayne Crutchley, Sr.
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 132 items to the Frederick Food Bank in February Thanks to all!
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