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Calvary’s
Light
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH
JANUARY 2021
The Only Constant
The Aquilino Family in 2020
As the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, said: “Change is the only
constant.” In the coming years, when the Aquilino family looks back
on the year 2020, I think it is safe to say that we will remember this
year as one in which all of our assumptions were challenged. After all,
at the beginning of 2020 would any of us have imagined that the year
would have turned out this way? It seems that so much has changed.
I am continuing to adjust to living in a new area and serving in a new church. It
has been a tremendous pleasure to work side by side with my fellow Pastors,
Elders and Staff, and I very rarely get lost in the church building anymore. I have
even had the pleasure of showing others around the building and getting to see
that same confused look that I once had. Has it really been a whole year already?
What a great privilege it has been to preach God’s Word to you and to get to
know so many of you!
The Aquilino family has really done well in adapting to all of the changes we have faced in 2020.
As we finish 2020, we feel more and more at home with every passing month. We appreciate
your prayers on our behalf and your faithfulness to His church. As we have learned from 2020,
we don’t know what the future holds, but we know Who holds the future. We praise God for you.
With all due respect to Heraclitus, change is not the only constant. God is gloriously constant
and unchanging (James 1:17). He is in constant control over His creation. He is constantly
blessing us with His unfathomable grace. His love remains undiminished toward us, regardless of
our circumstances (Romans 8).
As I look forward to a new year, I want to
encourage you to think about how we might
spur one another on to love and good deeds
(Hebrews 10:24), growing deeper in our I will say of the LORD,
devotion to the Lord, with greater consistency
and sincerity in our service to Him (Romans "He is my refuge
8:35-39). May our lives together be more
consistently to the praise of His glory.
and my fortress;
My love be with you all in My God,
Christ Jesus. Amen.
1 Corinthians 16:24 in Him I will trust."
Pastor Dom
Psalm 91:2
The Quinnett Family
Quinnett Family 2020 It goes without saying that 2020 has been a challenging
year. As we now begin 2021, we realize that all of us are
praying and hoping for a better year. However, the good
and hopeful news is that God remains the same. He is
faithful and true and nothing can thwart His plan. A
passage that I have come back to time and time again is
Isaiah 46:8–10, “Remember the former things long past,
For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and
there is no one like Me, declaring the end from the
beginning, and from ancient times things which have not
been done, saying, ‘My purpose will be established, and
I will accomplish all My good pleasure’…”. He is so
worthy of our trust and worship.
Here’s a brief synopsis of life for the Quinnetts: Zach (24) continues
working for C.J. Miller in Maryland. He has had many opportunities to
learn new aspects of the job and is enjoying working with the company.
He is also a part of the music ministry at LifePoint Church in
Reisterstown, MD. Trevor (21 in January) remains stationed at
Andrew’s Air Force base in Maryland. He works as an electrician for the
Air Force and this year he was able to complete all of his certifications.
Graduation
The Quinnett Family
Michaela (18) is a 2020 graduate of Southwestern High School and
continues to work at Genova’s in Hanover. She is taking online classes
from HACC in Gettysburg, working toward a degree in Interior Design.
Ashley (16) continues to play violin with the orchestra here at CBC, plays
field hockey as a sophomore at Southwestern High School and got her
driving permit this past fall.
Driving Permit Cindy continues working with Berkshire Hathaway (formerly ERA
Preferred Properties) in Hanover and has had a fantastic year in real
estate. She thoroughly enjoys assisting people locate a place to call home.
She also continues to balance other side jobs, teaching music lessons to several students, and
ministering as pianist at the church. She continues to be a great source of encouragement and
support as we transition into a new phase of ministry.
During the summer, we took a family vacation to Crisfield, MD. We
were thrilled that Trevor was able to spend the week with us as we
know that our days with only the six of us are drawing to a close.
We are thankful for the time to be away and enjoy one another.
And finally, Calvary family, we want to introduce you to the newest
member of the Quinnett family, Walter. While away in November,
we lost our sweet dog (Chloe) of 12 ½ years. It was a sad time for
us. After several weeks, we joyfully found Walter and he is a
spunky and loveable addition to our family. Crisfield, Maryland
We are thankful for all of the ways the Lord has revealed Himself to us
over this past year. As the Lord would have it, I tested positive for the
COVID-19 virus in December. I can’t recall a time that I have been hit so
hard by a virus. As I was beginning to recover, I was able to read a lot,
both Scripture and other books that I have been wanting to read. A
Psalm that the Lord brought to me several times is Psalm 119:71 “It is
good for me that I was afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes.” In this
Walter passage the psalmist realizes that affliction is good because it drove him
to see the importance and value of God’s Word. He goes on to say in
verse 72, “The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold
and silver pieces.” I want to remember this as I continue to recover from this virus. I can’t emphasize
enough the importance it is for each of us to be studying God’s Word. We must be in His book and
that is why I am greatly looking forward to our next Precept study in the book of Hebrews. Not only
for a better understanding of the book, rather, I want the Lord to use His Word in my life to help me
grow and mature in Him. Church family, our Savior is returning soon. Let me encourage you to get
yourself involved in one of the Bible studies being offered here at CBC. You and I cannot navigate
through these days without it. Blessings to you all for a Jesus focused 2021. Who knows, maybe this
will be the year where we meet Him in the air. Let’s be ready to see Him. You are loved.
The Greene Family
Dear Calvary Bible Church Family,
What a crazy year! We have
experienced almost a year of Covid-
19 and have learned to adapt,
change, keep plowing on, make new
plans, scrap those, replan, and just
roll with it. Our relationships have
been no less crazy – family, friends,
work, you name it – seeing them, not
seeing them, being isolated, walking
through crowds, something to talk
about, something to leave unsaid.
You all have similar stories to tell,
good ones and not so good ones. I
encourage us all to continue to lean
on God for direction, strength, and
as our anchor.
This year I will start with Hannah. She graduated High School and a year of
college at HACC in 2019. She had ligament replacement in her elbow
(March) and ankle (December). She started classes at Appalachian Bible
College and finished her first semester there this month. She is going for
Early Childhood Education. She has been working at Hickory Falls here in
Hanover and enjoying her time there.
Rachel graduated from YTI with a Veterinary Technician Degree and
continues to work at Compassion Animal Hospital in East Berlin. She is
enjoying working with animals and making friends. She has had many
opportunities to be a great testimony at her job. She is dating a nice godly
man, and we look forward to what the Lord will bring from this relationship.
Kayla is working at Amazon and moved out this year.
Josiah is now taller than me, which he enjoys very
much. He is in 9th grade. Baseball was challenging and
fun for him this year, and he did very well. Josiah is
working hard mowing lawns and doing snow removal
to save for college.
Cindy and I will be celebrating 25 years of marriage
this June! The Lord keeps us hopping with ministry,
raising our kids, and helping our parents. I completed
three more master's classes this year and look forward
to graduating with my master's in ministry from
Carolina U (formerly Piedmont University).
We appreciate all of your love, prayers, and encouragement for us on a regular basis.
Pastor Rob
CBC’s Annual Congrega onal Mee ng will be held on Sunday, January 24
beginning 10 minutes a er the 10 AM Worship Service. There will be no
Sunday, Sunday School that day. All CBC Members—Please plan to a end this im-
portant mee ng! We will discuss and approve the budget and vote for elder
January 24 nominees. Childcare provided, Nursery—2nd grade. Sunday PM service
will be held as usual. Financial packets and last year’s mee ng minutes are
available at the Usher’s sta on. Snow date is January 31.
CBC MARKETPLACE
All submissions will remain in the marketplace for two months unless the church office is no fied
otherwise. Please call the office if your items have sold or your need is met.
APARTMENT NEEDED: Single female looking for a small apartment or in‐law quarters to rent. If
you know of a rental, please call 717‐521‐3484 .
FOR SALE: An que cedar chest with manufacturer's mark on back.
Inexpensive ‐ need room for other things! Please call 717‐225‐5013 and
leave a message with your contact informa on.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY: Communion Helpers Needed. Two teams of people are needed to
prepare communion 3 Sundays/year. CBC Membership is not required; families can work together
as a team if desired. Please contact the church office at 717‐632‐3954 for more informa on.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CBC’s January Event Calendar
Date Day Time Event Room
8 Friday 6:00 PM Men’s Meat Up Boyer Hall
10 Sunday 9:30 AM Membership Class 214
9:30 AM Sunday School, Infant—Adult
10:30 AM AM Worship Service Sanctuary
6:30 PM PM Worship Service/Sparrow Place Q & A, Jan Wilson CEO Sanctuary
13 Wednesday 1:00 PM Wednesday A ernoon Service (Masks Required) Sanctuary
5:00 PM Christmas Tear Down (5‐8 PM) Sanctuary
6:15 PM Teens: Christmas Clean Up 201
6:30 PM Awana (PJs & Stuffed Animal Night), Men’s Bible Study, ESL
14 Thursday 1:00 PM Christmas Tear Down (1‐3 PM) Sanctuary
6:30 PM Elder Mee ng Conf. Room
17 Sunday 9:30 AM Membership Class 214
9:30 AM Sunday School, Infant—Adult
10:30 AM AM Worship Service Sanctuary
6:30 PM PM Worship Service Sanctuary
20 Wednesday 9:30 AM Ladies’ Fellowship 202
1:00 PM Wednesday A ernoon Communion Service (Masks Required) Sanctuary
6:15 PM Teen Group 201
6:30 PM Men’s Bible Study, Awana (Car kits for sale), ESL
23 Saturday 7:00 PM Teens: Nerf Wars (3‐5:30 PM OR 6:30—9 PM, limit 20/time slot) Gym
24 Sunday **NO Sunday School**
10:00 AM AM Worship Service Sanctuary
11:15 AM Congrega onal Mee ng Sanctuary
6:30 PM PM Worship Service Sanctuary
27 Wednesday 1:00 PM Wednesday A ernoon Service (Masks Required) Sanctuary
6:15 PM Teen Group 201
6:30 PM Men’s Bible Study, Awana (Grand Prix Impound), ESL
28 Thursday 6:30 PM Elder Mee ng Conf. Room
31 Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday School, Infant—Adult
10:30 AM AM Worship Service Sanctuary
11:15 AM Snow Date: Congrega onal Mee ng Sanctuary
6:30 PM PM Worship Service Sanctuary
Cross Bible Body Neighbors Worship
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