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September 15, 2019 ~ Mission & Ministry Celebration
Welcome to Calvary! We are glad you're here, and we pray you will encounter God
in a powerful way today. Please take a moment to complete the Connection Card
inside your bulletin, and drop it in the offering plate.
Nursery care for children up to 4 years old is available through the doors on the right
side of the sanctuary, but of course everyone is welcome to worship with us!
Today’s Order of Worship
Prelude
Welcome
*Hymn #569 “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”
Hymn #191 (Verse 1) “Jesus Loves Me”
As we sing, children are invited to the front
of the sanctuary for a special message.
Children’s Message
Concerns and Prayers
The Lord’s Prayer
Offering
*Doxology #95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn #277 “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus”
Scripture Matthew 28:16-20
Special Music Steve Losh (8:30)
Anthem “Go, Light Your World” (11:00)
Sermon Go!
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Hymn #389 “Freely, Freely”
*Dismissal with Blessing
(*Please stand as you are able)
This week’s pictures are from last Sunday’s Picnic and Praise service and
pot luck lunch! Thanks to everyone who worshiped with us on the lawn!
Calvary UMC: Praising, Preparing, Providing
2179 Stuarts Draft Highway ~ Stuarts Draft, VA 24477 ~ (540) 337-2980 ~ www.calvarydraft.com
Worship - 8:30am & 11:00am Sunday School - 9:45am
A Matter of Balance The Tree of Life
Do you have concerns about falling?
Classes will be held every The Tree of Life—Iconography of the
Wednesday (September 25 ― Stained Glass Window in the Chancel of
November 13) from 1:30-3:30pm in Calvary United Methodist Church by
the Fellowship Hall. Register today Bill Betlej will be published in time
by calling the church office, sign up on the board for this fall’s Homecoming
across from the office, or online at celebration. The printing cost of
www.vpas.info/health. For more information, each copy is $10. You can pre-order
contact Linda Caldwell at (540) 290-5683. yours by calling our church office or indicating
your interest on your Connection Card.
Here is a preview:
“The artistry of the Calvary chancel window is
We are serving dinner for Love, Inc’s Thursday more than just a remarkably beautiful collection
Night Classes on Thursday, September 26 at 6pm. of symbols. A summary of the entire Bible story
And we could use your help! and a command for the Calvary United
Methodist Church, it is its own sermon.”
Could you:
Provide a topping for our Baked Potato Bar Don’t miss this chance to discover the deep
Provide a dessert spiritual meaning of our beloved window and
Provide a pot of chili learn the stories behind its creation.
Come help bake the potatoes at Calvary at 3pm
on the 26th
Help serve the meal at Tinkling Springs Mission & Ministry Fair
Presbyterian Church from 6 - 7:30pm
If you’re looking for new ways
Please call or email Scarlett Danraj if you would be to serve in our church or
interested in serving our neighbors through this community, this is the event
way! It’s a wonderful way to cheer some for you! Both worship services today will
hardworking neighbors on!
highlight the various ministries of our church,
from prayer and Bible study to outreach and
Calvary Cares service. Between services, visit the Ministry Fair
I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I in the Fellowship Hall to learn about our
have loved you, you also should love one another. ~John 13:34 programs and get connected with leaders.
Christians are called to love one another during
good times and bad. At Calvary we seek to do Calvary’s United Methodist Men will
this in a variety of ways, and we would love your meet Wednesday, September 18 at
help in caring for people in our church and 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. We have
community. Each week our Connection Card several projects and new business to
will include a couple opportunities to get discuss. Please join us!
involved. If you’re interested, check the box and
our leaders will be in touch with you. Please THANK YOU
contact Pastor David if you have ideas for new Many thanks to everyone
ways we can share the love of Christ. who planned, set up, cooked,
Today’s Invitations cleaned, greeted, or led
Supporting the Love Inc meal September 26. worship at last Sunday’s Church on the Lawn
Volunteer in the church office at Calvary celebration! You helped make it a great day of
(we have a variety of opportunities for all praise and fellowship for our church family!
ages, interests, and abilities!)
Responding to Hurricane Dorian Homecoming Celebration
Following the destruction caused last week by
Hurricane Dorian, the United Methodist 2019 marks the 165th year of ministry here at
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) will be an Calvary. We will honor this milestone on
important part of relief and recovery efforts. Our Homecoming Sunday, October 13, with special
church helps cover all UMCOR overhead costs services at 8:30am & 11am followed by a
with our apportionments, so that every dollar delicious lunch for the whole church family.
donated to disaster response goes straight to help Pastor B. Failes will be our guest speaker,
people in need. You can give to the cause today Harmony Hill will lead our music, and we hope
by writing a check to Calvary with UMCOR in to include lots of pictures
the notation line or by visiting www.umcor.org. and stories from the
Please join us in praying for UMCOR’s vital work amazing things God has
and for everyone affected by this fierce storm. done for us over the years.
If you would like to help
plan our celebration—or if
you have memories to
share—please contact
Pastor David.
District Conference
The Staunton District UMC On Wednesday, October 9,
Conference will be held on Sunday, our church will host an
September 22 at 3pm at Greenville event with John and
UMC. Everyone is welcome to Florence Nday, United
attend this meeting to learn more Methodist missionaries
about what God is doing across our who currently serve at
United Methodist connection. An Cambine Mission in Mozambique. Please mark
important part of our work on your calendar now, and stay tuned for specific
September 22 will be electing at-large members details in the coming weeks!
to attend next summer’s Annual Conference in
Roanoke. If you are interested in serving in this 2020 & Beyond
way, please contact Pastor David for more Our Lay Leadership team will meet on Monday,
information. September 16 at 6:30pm at the Parsonage to begin
identifying ministry leaders for next year. If you
feel God calling you to serve in a new way, please
New Bible Study contact Pastor David or our lay leader, Bill Betlej.
Beginning October 1
and 2, Pastor David All are invited to Lunch with
and Bill Betlej will be the Bunch at Olive Garden in
teaching a new Bible Study, based on our Harrisonburg on Tuesday,
“Fearless” sermon series. Each week we will September 24 at 11:30am for great fellowship
dive deep into stories of courageous faith in the and food! If you would like to ride in the church
Bible and our own lives. Please mark your van, please meet at the church at 11:00am. Please
calendars and plan to join us! call Treva Bradley 337-3000 or the church office
if you plan to attend or have questions.
Tuesdays at 6:30pm Wednesdays at 10am
“And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
~Matthew 28:20
Operation Christmas Child Collection!
During the month of September, we are collecting the following items:
Small Multi-purpose Tools, Small Hammers, Screwdrivers, Measuring Tapes, Duct Tape,
Small Soccer Balls with Pumps, and Small Musical Instruments
All of these donations (plus whatever else you would like to donate) can be placed in the totes at
the entrances of the Sanctuary and our OCC elves will sort and prepare the supplies for our
upcoming Packing Party on Sunday, November 3, 2019 during the Sunday School hour! Make
sure to save that date so that you will be here!
We are in need of Soap, Toothbrushes, Plastic Cups or Plastic Water Bottles, Band-Aids,
Small Notebooks, Ink Pens, Pencil Sharpeners, and Tools.
Fall Mission Trip Help us update your contact
In the early fall of 2018, our sisters and information! Stop by the table
brothers in Danville, VA experienced after the service and verify
historic flooding of the Dan River and that the church has your most
other waterways as a result of Hurricane Florence and up to date mailing address,
Tropical Storm Michael. There are still 45 homes with phone number, email address, birth
significant damage, most of which belong to persons date and anniversary date.
who were struggling with economic challenges prior
to the flooding. They need our help! Addresses Needed
Our “Mission Box” trailer is ready to go, and a team is It’s time to update our college
forming to serve October 14-19. The cost is $60 per address list! As you send
person, and scholarship funds are available from your children or grandchildren off to
Calvary for those who would like to participate. For school, please email Scarlett Danraj at
more information or to sign up, contact Beth Christian scarlett_victoria@hotmail.com with
at (540) 932-1055 or bethchristian@vaumc.org. their 2019-2020 school address.
Save the Date: Calvary’s Mission Auction will be held on Saturday,
November 16, 2019. That’s the night we will auction off new goods, services
and handcrafted items that raises much-needed funds for the many mission
works of Calvary UMC. It’s a fun experience where attendees enjoy a meal
and bid on donated items. Donations of new goods, services or handcrafted
items will be auctioned in either our Silent Auction or our Live Auction. Donations are
welcome any time! Start thinking now about what you would like to donate, craft or create!
For more information, contact Scarlett Danraj or Christina Daniel in the church office.
Calvary Staff and Leadership
Pastor: Rev. David Vaughan—Cell (434) 825-3542—davidvaughan@vaumc.org
Dir. of Ministries with Young People: Scarlett Danraj—(540) 290-2070—scarlett_victoria@hotmail.com
Minister of Congregational Care: Rev. Jenelle Watson— (540) 649-7149—jenellewatson@vaumc.org
Office and Program Coordinator: Christina Daniel—(540) 337-2980—calvarydraft@umc2179.com
Nursery Coordinator: Christy Templeton Custodian: Tammy Tyree
Calvary Weekday School (CWS) Director: Beth Josefson CWS Teacher: Jennifer Farris
CWS Aides: Misty Grenz, Shannon Harris, Brandy Quintero
Church Office Hours: Monday—Thursday: 9:00am—3:00pm Friday: 9:00am—Noon
Closed for Lunch: Noon— 1:00pm
This Week at Calvary
This Week’s Schedule Mark Your Calendar!
October 13—Anniversary/Homecoming Sunday
TODAY
8:30am Worship (Sanctuary) October 1-2—”Fearless” Bible Study Begins
9:45am Sunday School
Sunday, October 27—Calvary Fall Festival
11:00am Worship (Sanctuary)
5:00pm Youth Gathering (Fellowship Hall) Sunday, November 3—Operation Christmas Child
7:00pm Choir Practice Packing Party
MONDAY (SEPTEMBER 16) Saturday, November 16—2019 Mission Auction
2:00pm Calvary Food Pantry Open
6:30pm Scouting Ministries Sunday, November 17—Charge Conference (4pm)
6:30pm Lay Leadership Meeting (Parsonage)
Sunday, November 24—Thanksgiving Dinner
TUESDAY (SEPTEMBER 17)
Sunday, December 1—Christmas VBS
10:00am Staff Meeting
6:00pm Mission Auction Meeting (Resource Room)
7:00pm Fall Festival Meeting (Bible Journey Room) Attendance & Financial Gifts
WEDNESDAY (SEPTEMBER 18) Thank you for serving Christ and his church so
11:30am Believers Prayer Circle (Chapel) faithfully through your prayers, presence, and gifts!
7:00pm Believers Prayer Circle (Chapel)
7:00pm United Methodist Men (Fellowship Hall) September 1 Attendance - 268
THURSDAY (SEPTEMBER 19) 2019 General Fund (GF) Budget $516,968.00
10:00am Prayer Shawl Ministry (Seekers Room) GF Needed Each Week $9,941.70
1:30pm Visitation Team Mtg (Louise Diehl Room) GF Received Last Sunday $5,940.53
2:00pm Calvary Food Pantry Open GF E-giving Received Last Week $1,000.00
Total GF Giving Last Week $6,940.53
Birthday Card Shower General Fund Received YTD $341,776.78
Received vs Budget for GF YTD - $16,124.42
September 20 is Shirley Wingfield’s 85th birthday. She
is the wife of Calvary’s former pastor, Dr. Floyd Electronic gifts may be made to support Calvary’s
Wingfield. Let’s shower her with many birthday general ministry fund, as well as other specific
wishes! Please send a card to 30075 River Ranch Blvd, programs. Visit www.calvarydraft.com to learn
River Ranch, FL 33867. more or make a gift.
8:30 8:30 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00
Greeters Nursery Greeters Ushers Media Nursery
September Laura & Ella Doyle Noah Venecia Arbaugh George Counter Jason Sorrells Lily
15 Della Taylor Templeton Deborah Counter Larry Flint Templeton
September Debbie Eavers Lily Andrew Howell Dan Powers Carolyn Wade Noah
22 Angel Reynolds Templeton Suzan Howell Dawson Powers Templeton
September Debbie Eavers Noah Donna Kiser George Counter Jason Sorrells Lily
29 Dawn Evans Templeton Jason Sorrells Dennis Stepp Templeton
Calvary UMC Prayer List
Peggy Bailey Family of Jenny Fitzgerald Mary Anne Mackey-Wisor Rich Sarbin
Brian Blacka Cindi Fortin Ryan Moneymaker Linda Shifflett
Evan Bowles Rev. Doug Gestwick Julie Moorefield Doug Simmers
Family of Dora Lee Brown Dale Henderson Jo Mullins Jim Smith
Brian Burns Charles Henkel Jr. Brad Ostermeyer John & Shirley Smith
Jordan Butler Joyce Henkel Chip Painter Donald Snead
Jerry Corbett Shirley Humphries Gracie Phillips Mack Sumpter
Carl & Ruth Cox Jennifer Riddle Johnson Debbie Powers Vic Vernon
Allison Crouse James Jones Wanda Price Bob & Marlene Walker
David Daughtry Gene Kane Debbie Ramsey Gene Weller
Family of Mike Doty Presley Kelso Sam Robb Johnny Wood
Family of Amelia Fauber Family of Keith Lovekamp Tyler Robertson
Andrew Fitzgerald Tina Lowery Elizabeth Lambert Rojas
Please join us in praying for these beloved brothers and sisters. If you would like to add a name
to our church prayer list, please complete the Connection Card inside today’s bulletin and
drop it in the offering plate. Names will remain on the list for approximately one month.
This Week’s Birthdays We extend our heartfelt
Jacob Eavers 09/15
sympathy to the
Tavyn Jones 09/15 family and friends of
Treva Bradley 09/16 Dora Lee Brown.
Loria Bryant 09/16
As a church family, we grieve with
Our Homebound Friends Sheridan Ruff 09/16
you and hold you in our prayers.
Emily Shaffer 09/16
Anne Almarode Jeff Shuey 09/16
Loren Brown WJ Farley 09/17 On behalf of the Fauber
Mary Creech Theresa Hoysradt 09/17 family; Amy and Laura and
Bonnie Fitzgerald Sarah Barnett 09/18 their families would like to
Gladys Hayes Taylor Claytor 09/18 thank you for your prayers, care
Ann Hughes Rita Dietz 09/18
and love during their heartbreak.
Lemuel & Charlene Kerby Ashley Lane 09/18
Victoria Stevens 09/18
Mary Ellen Miller The beautiful flowers
Cyndy Ayers 09/19
Wanda Price Debbie Flint 09/19 in the sanctuary
Virginia Simpson Tyler Knick 09/19 today are given by
Jane Sterrett Zachary McCall 09/19 Steve and Shanna Allen
Kim H. Zimmerman Ashley Snead 09/19 in celebration of
Michael McAlister 09/20 their 10th Anniversary.
Jason Simmons 09/20
The Lovekamp Robert Via III 09/20 UPCOMING MEETINGS
family would Ryan Danraj 09/21
like to thank Jonathon Isaacs 09/21 Lay Leadership
our church Jared Whitesell 09/21 Thursday, October 3 ~ 6:30pm
family for all the prayers,
Harleigh Wilson 09/21 Parsonage
thoughts, cards and visits This Week’s Anniversaries Staff Parish Relations
during this long journey Ron & Becky Johnson 09/15 Tuesday, October 8 ~ 6:30pm
with Keith. We feel Marshall & Pam Butler 09/17 Resource Room
blessed to be a part of this Larry & Suzy Small 09/17
wonderful community of Steve & Shanna Allen 09/19 Board of Trustees
faith and love! Eddie & Jan Hyden 09/20 Thursday, October 10 ~ 7:00pm
Love, Karen Bible Journey Room
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