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We are a worshipping family of believers centered in Christ.
A newsletter of Calvary Presbyterian Church
December 2014—January 2015
On the
Pg. 2 –From Pastor Ron
Pg. 3-Youth Group News
Pg. 7-Calendar
Pg. 10-Session Highlights
Pg. 11 - Eagle’s Nest
Saturday Church Services
during Advent
Starting Nov. 29—Our Saturday evening
worship services will be moving into the
sanctuary for the season of Advent, as we
continue to explore and experiment with what
God desires for us and from us. Come worship
the Lord with us in the warm glow of the
Christmas tree lights and the candles on the
Advent wreath. We will still be “unplugged”
and easy-going, always welcoming and growing
together. Join us!
SERVICES:
A Family-friendly Story-time Service at 6:00 PM A service of good ol’ fashioned and familiar Christmas
carols and a special Christmas Eve story-time for kids
of all ages. The children will be actively engaged in
helping with the service, and we’ll finish with a joyful
singing of “Silent Night” by candlelight!
A Service of Carols & Candlelight at 8:00 PM The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the
Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in short Bible
readings interspersed with the singing of Christmas
carols, hymns and choir music. Of course, we’ll finish
with a joyful singing of “Silent
Night” by candlelight!
Choir Cantata
Sunday December 7, 9:30am (No Saturday night service or Sunday
11am contemporary)
The plateau community is invited to a special
presentation of “Rejoice Believers,” a joyful
Christmas Cantata presented by Calvary’s music
ministry. A time for fellowship and refreshments
will follow. Invite someone to join you
for this special worship service.
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www.calvarypreschurch.org
Well let me wish you all a warm and wonderful December along with Advent Greet-
ings! When you read this, we will have just held our November annual congregational
meeting to elect new elders and deacons. I am pretty sure that we will not be electing a
full slate of church officers and at-large members of the Congregational Nominating
Committee. So, I want to gently but firmly encourage all of you to ask of the Lord, "Are
you calling me to leadership at Calvary?"
In a congregation the size of Calvary, it is easy to think that someone else will answer
the need or call. But in fact, our Lord may truly be calling you. I have instructed our
congregational nominating committee to continue seeking and discerning whom it is that
God wants to be on the Session and Deacon boards. Hopefully, we will be electing any
remaining elders or deacons or at-large Nominating Committee members at our annual congregational meeting
in January (on the 25th), so that each board has its full complement of 12 officers and the Nominating
Committee is at full power as well.
Let me also encourage you to read over the pages of “The Caller” so that you are fully informed of the many
and various ministries and events taking place through Advent and Christmastide. Please plan on inviting folks
to join you in attending the Choir Cantata presentation of “Rejoice Believers” on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 9:30 AM.
We will only have the one worship service that weekend —and please note the different time!
So be on the lookout at church for postcard-sized invitations that you may use for your friends, family,
neighbors and coworkers. This special time of year provides a wonderful opportunity to ask someone to join
you in attending one of our holiday events, especially the Christmas Eve worship services.
Let me leave you with John 1:1-5, 10-14:
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the
beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was
life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.
He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came
to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed
in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — children born not of natural descent, nor of human
decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We
have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Advent blessings as we prepare to celebrate the Word made flesh,
Results of October’s FAITH IN ACTION SUNDAY
Yeah! all the Calvary family who participated in or prayed for our FIA projects on October 26!
Cards for military members were made, Prayer Bear Squares were sewn, songs were sung and eight homes out
in Crystalaire were weeded, pruned, and cleaned. The Deacons provided soup that warmed the tummy (which
was great after working in the rain) and a good time was had. Thanks to all and think about April FIA projects
to show our love to our community. God bless you.
Dec. 2014—Jan. 2015
YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS— High Schoolers—Every Sunday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Middle Schoolers—Every Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Youth Director: Ben Auger Phone: (360)825-3820 E-mail: [email protected]
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A CULTURE OF BELONGING – PART 1 Coming to youth group for the first time is scary. When a guest walks in the front door of the youth room, they
always stop at the door threshold and survey the room. Everyone’s eyes turn to them wanting to ask “who is
that?” but since nobody wants to be rude, nobody says anything. It’s awkward. It’s unwelcoming. It’s over.
The guest has already decided within that first minute that they aren’t coming back.
Creating a welcoming environment is one of the hardest things to do youth ministry – and ministry in general. I
noticed over the years that I could get guests to come to youth group, but I was having problems getting them
to come back. So here are some things we do now at Calvary Youth Ministries:
Before any students arrive, there is music playing. It makes arrivals less awkward.
When a student walks in the door, a leader greets them by name, whether it’s their first time or 100th time
at youth group. If they’re a guest and we don’t know them, then we introduce ourselves.
We ask them to sign in with their name and phone number. This lets up keep attendance and follow up later
in the week.
After introductions, we ask guests if they know any of our youth group students. If so, we immediately find
that student and let them know their guest is here.
Guests are given a tour by a leader or a student. They are shown the popcorn or food, the table games, and
the fridge. They are offered food and a free pop. Having food or drink in one’s hands makes people
comfortable.
A leader tells them about the evening program so they know what to expect. They’re told, “We start in ___
minutes. Until, then hang out and have fun.” That way they’re not just sitting there wondering what to
do until we start.
If a guest comes without a friend and doesn’t know anybody, then a leader stays with them and chats with
them the whole time, making sure they are never alone.
During our announcements, when I have everybody’s attention, I introduce our guest(s) to the group. It’s a
little awkward for shy people, but it’s better than pretending they’re not there, in my opinion.
When making small groups for discussion, guests are always placed with their friends. And, in general, we
place students in small groups with their friends.
Before a guest leaves, a leader gives them a brochure or refrigerator magnet with our youth group info and
welcomed back at any time.
After a few days, I make a follow up phone call to the kid or parents. I introduce myself, ask how youth
group went for their kid, give them info about our ministry or upcoming events, and get the parents’
email so we can keep them informed.
Stay tuned for part 2, where I’ll talk about birthdays, the big welcome, and the big spiel.
DID YOU KNOW…
… that in 2014, we caused four big an-
gel parties because we had four new
Christians!
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Christian Education News www.calvarypreschurch.org
The Christian Education Ministry Team wishes to thank Paul Jackson who has served as
Church Librarian for nearly ten years. Paul has given countless hours to this volunteer
position, and during his tenure, the size of the church library has grown and the collection
has been well-organized. He has promoted use of the materials with monthly Caller articles,
has arranged for appropriate items to be housed in various places around the church campus,
and has provided carts of books on seasonal and holiday themes. Paul's knowledge of
computerized cataloging/searching tools has enhanced the set-up of the library for the
congregation. Kudos to Paul, for a job well done! We are truly grateful.
We are pleased to announce that Marilyn White will take Paul's place. She has worked as Paul's assistant for
the past year or more, and currently serves on the C.E. team. Marilyn will continue the library
program, providing resources for all ages in our congregation. The church library is in good hands.
Calvary Youth Ministries—Continued from previous page
WINTER JAM
The Winter Jam Concert, headlined by Hillsong, rocked the Tacoma Dome on Saturday November 15. They
come to the Tacoma Dome every year, and I faithfully attend every year. Back in 2010, I brought one person
– Jen. Nobody else wanted to come. In 2011, only two kids were interested in coming with us; in 2012, four
came with us. This time, I got 41 people to come with. Persistence pays off!
THE BIBLE FROM SCRATCH CLASS ~ THE OLD TESTAMENT CONTINUES Beginning January 4, 2015 and running until February 15 Old Songs for a New Millennium, a study in the Book of Psalms, will give a glimpse into the longest and most comprehensive collection of songs in our scriptures and served as the hymnal for the Nation of Israel. Collected, compiled, and arranged over a long period of time, the
Psalms tells us of God’s work in Creation, redemption, judgment and witness to God’s sovereign love and righteousness. The study focuses on the Psalms as they describe our human condition and God’s response to our songs and prayers. Study guides will be made available for only $5. Sign up sheets will be placed on the information table in the upstairs lobby and wooden table in the Fellowship Hall. The class will be an inspirational way to start the new year leading up to the begin-ning of Lent. Facilitator will be Cherie Murchie.
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Dec. 2014—Jan. 2015
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN ON THE MOVE!
The Triennial Gathering of Presbyterian Women will meet
in a new venue June 18-21, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Follow Minnie the Moose, the 2015 CWG “moose-cot”, to the
lovely Hyatt Regency for days of worship, fun, fellowship,
connection, and spiritual uplift!
Here are a few details:
The theme is “One Body, One Spirit” – based on
I Corinthians 12:12-13.
Registration begins on January 15, 2015.
A free promotional packet is available on line and easy to download.
www.presbyterianwomen.org/gathering
Plenary, workshops, interaction with global partners, evening vespers & more!
Time to nurture your faith, support the mission of the church worldwide, and
work for justice and peace.
Cost is $395 registration which includes most meals; hotel and airfare extra.
Calvary Ladies – Interested in going? Please contact Cherie Murchie, 360-825-1239.
ADVENT CONSPIRACY MISSION GIVING November 29 ~ December 28, 2014
This special offering will remain here in Enumclaw and provide materials for: Weekend Meal Backpack Program & Enumclaw Full Bellies free dinner program
The Weekend Meal Backpack program is a way for disadvantaged children in elementary schools in the Enumclaw School District to receive food on Friday to consume over the weekend. Currently the program serves Sunrise, Southwood, Black Diamond, Westwood & Kibler.
2013/14 academic year, just over 151 children were served a weekend bag of food every Friday. Each bag is valued at approximately $4 -$5 per bag. The bags of food are of no expense to the child or family receiving it. Serving 225 is an estimate of $1125 per week
2014/15 numbers are still early, currently the number of children being served is as follows: Kibler – 96 | Westwood – 20 | Sunrise – 60 | Black Diamond – 34 | Southwood – 70 TOTAL - 278
Enumclaw Full Bellies is a free dinner that is served the first three Thursdays of the month from 5:30-6:30PM. It is targeted to low-income families, seniors but also serves the homeless & anyone who walks through the doors. The meals are cooked by community groups, clubs, businesses & families who prepare & serve the food. Calvary Presbyterian Church provides the use of the fellowship hall & our kitchen.
We can make a difference! Give Freely ~ Love Fully
Jugs will be in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2 9:00 Bible
Study at
Cascade
House
10:00 Caring
Hands Bible
Study in FH
5:30 Deacons
3 8:30 Women Hikers
6:00 Agape Ringers
6:30 WAM
7:30 Choir
4 5:30 Full
Bellies Meal
6:30 Middle
School Youth
Group
5
Office
closed
6 8:00 Men’s BS at
Golf Course
10:00 Rehearsal
for 11AM service
No Sat. Night
Service—Enjoy
the Christmas
Parade
7 2nd Sunday of Advent
9:30 Choir
Cantata
6:30 Sr. High
Youth Group
8 6:30 Session
9 9:00 Bible
Study at
Cascade
House
10 8:30 Women Hikers
12 Noon Circle C
6:00 Agape Ringers
6:30 WAM
7:30 Choir
11 5:30 Full
Bellies Meal
6:30 Middle
School Youth
Group
12
Office
closed
13 8:00 Men’s BS at
Golf Course
10:00 Rehearsal
for 11AM service
5:30 Praise Team
Rehearsal
7:00 Worship
14 3rd Sunday of Advent 9:00 Worship
10:00 Sunday
School for all
11:00 Worship
6:30 Sr. High
Youth Group
15
16 9:00 Bible
Study at
Cascade
House
10:00 Caring
Hands
Quilting
17 8:30 Women Hikers
6:00 Agape Ringers
6:30 WAM
7:30 Choir
18 5:30 Full
Bellies Meal
6:30 Middle
School Youth
Group
19
Office
closed
20 8:00 Men’s BS at
Golf Course
10:00 Rehearsal
for 11AM service
5:30 Praise Team
Rehearsal
7:00 Worship
21 4th Sunday of Advent 9:00 Worship
10:00 Sunday
School for all
11:00 Worship
6:30 Sr. High
Youth Group
22
23
24 6:00 Family Christmas Service
8:00 Candlelight & Carols Service
25
Office closed
26
Office
closed
27
8:00 Men’s BS at
Golf Course
10:00 Rehearsal
for 11AM service
5:30 Praise Team
Rehearsal
7:00 Worship
28
9:00 Worship
10:00 Sunday
School for all
11:00 Worship
6:30 Sr. High
Youth Group
29 30
31
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Office closed
5:30 Full
Bellies Meal
2
Office
closed
3 8:00 Men’s BS at
Golf Course
10:00 Rehearsal
for 11AM service
5:30 Praise Team
Rehearsal
7:00 Worship
4 9:00 Worship
10:00 Sunday
School for all
11:00 Worship
6:30 Sr. High
Youth Group
5
ANNUAL
REPORTS
DUE
6 9:00 Bible
Study at
Cascade
House
10:00 Caring
Hands Bible
Study in FH
5:30 Deacons
7 8:30 Women Hikers
6:00 Agape Ringers
6:30 WAM
7:30 Choir
8 5:30 Full
Bellies Meal
6:30 Middle
School Youth
Group
9
Office
closed
10 8:00 Men’s BS at
Golf Course
10:00 Rehearsal
for 11AM service
5:30 Praise Team
Rehearsal
7:00 Worship
11 9:00 Worship
10:00 Sunday
School for all
11:00 Worship
6:30 Sr. High
Youth Group
12 6:30 Session
13 9:00 Bible
Study at
Cascade
House
14 8:30 Women Hikers
12 Noon Circle C
6:00 Agape Ringers
6:30 WAM
7:30 Choir
15 5:30 Full
Bellies Meal
6:30 Middle
School Youth
Group
February
Caller
Deadline
16
Office
closed
17 8:00 Men’s BS at
Golf Course
10:00 Rehearsal
for 11AM service
5:30 Praise Team
Rehearsal
7:00 Worship
18 9:00 Worship
10:00 Sunday
School for all
11:00 Worship
6:30 Sr. High
Youth Group
19
20 9:00 Bible
Study at
Cascade
House
10:00 Caring
Hands
Quilting
21 8:30 Women Hikers
6:00 Agape Ringers
6:30 WAM
7:30 Choir
22 5:30 Full
Bellies Meal
6:30 Middle
School Youth
Group
23
Office
closed
24 8:00 Men’s BS at
Golf Course
10:00 Rehearsal
for 11AM service
5:30 Praise Team
Rehearsal
7:00 Worship
25 9:00 Worship
10:00 Sunday
School for all
11:00 Worship
6:30 Sr. High
Youth Group
26 27 9:00 Bible
Study at
Cascade
House
28 8:30 Women Hikers
6:00 Agape Ringers
6:30 WAM
7:30 Choir
29 6:30 Middle
School Youth
Group
30
Office
closed
31 8:00 Men’s BS at
Golf Course
10:00 Rehearsal
for 11AM service
5:30 Praise Team
Rehearsal
7:00 Worship
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Members and Friends:
Family of Fil Krull
Zumwalt Family
Lisa Wiscomb
PNC
Global Missionaries:
In South Africa:
Karl & Jenny Teichert
John & Heather Witherow
In Zambia:
Rachel Kasanya at Balm of Gilead
School
Pastor John & Thenny Mpanga at
The Healing Place School
In Costa Rica:
Adam & Andrea Carlsen
Mission Aviation Fellowship:
Wil & Nan Grant
Village Steps:
Ken & Suzanne Popp
Serving Our Country Around
the World:
US NAVY: Adam Almich, Bryan
Heiser, Michael Malidore, Matt
Thomas.
US ARMY: James Borst, Bryar
Courneya, Bret Gillispie, Paul
Goodfellow, Andrew Hurst,
Andy Knudson Jr., Erik Nielsen,
Kyle Wagner, Joshua Walters
US MARINES: David Walt
US COAST GUARD: Alan Plaster
US AIR FORCE: Aaron Baer
Please Lift Up in Prayer:
Message from your PNC;
It is the season of Advent; a time to prepare. Pray
and rejoice as the final stages of our search are at
hand, God willing.
Your servants in Christ;
Lawton Case, Sarah Andres, Cathy Nelson, Jane
Dursteler, Virginia Borg, and Neil Quilo
October
2014
Year to Date
Budget Year to Date
Receipts
$ 21,649
$258,333
$272,510
Expenditures
$ 24,574
$260,718
$275,136
TREASURER’S REPORT October 31, 2014
As of 9/30/14 Checking - WRCU $ 53,668
As of 9/30/14 Savings – WRCU 5,007
Edward Jones Cash Account 175
Youth Ministries Checking & Savings 248
Synod Mission Building Certificates 25,665
Synod Mission Development Cert. 10,000
Total $ 94,762
As you can see, spending has exceeded giving by
almost $3,000. Please continue your faithful giving.
Let’s finish the year well! Also, if you have not sent
in your Faith Promise, we will gladly still accept it.
Christmas blessings to you all!
Trish
Any groups that meet regularly,
please email or send in a report to
the office no later than January
5th to be included in the Annual
Report. It is nice to have a record
of what each group does through-
out the year to share with our
congregation. Thank you!
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Dec. 2014—Jan. 2015
December 1 Evangeline Auger
December 2 Fred Gramann
Lauren Hardman
December 5 Jack Prindle
December 6 William Adams
December 7 Debra Couch
Ethan Thomas
December 10 Mikaela Walters
December 11 Ken Phillips
December 12 Howard Sonneson
John Van Dyk
December 13 Keith Nelson
December 14 Jeff Hardman
December 15 Martha McPherson
Jim Bleasdell
December 17 James Clark
December 18 Heidi Ennis
Alissa Odum
December 19 Inez Pendlebury
December 20 Phyllis Blake
December 24 John Stolz
December 27 Sara Griggs
Gloria Prince
December 28 Ron Oldenkamp
December 29 Cathy Nelson
Nancy Wieland
December 30 Cindy Ehlke
Christopher & April Hurst ~ December 2, 35 years
Brocc & Lynne Snyder ~ December 7, 33 years
Jim & Sally Zoll ~ December 9, 12 years
Denny & Joy White ~ December 15, 51 years
Paul & Cora Lichtenberg ~ December 17, 37 years
Jim & kay Bleasdell ~ December 20, 51 years
Jim & Monnie Symonds ~ December 22, 60 years
Ted & Joan Lewis ~ December 26, 26 years
January 1 Erika Gulan
January 3 Liberty Fields
January 4 Annette Johnson
Lindsay Delmarter
January 9 John Raeder
January 10 Brenda Sutcliffe
Donald Sharp
January 11 Diana Manowski
January 13 Yvonne Pennington
January 16 Mike Ennis
Susan Heiser
Joan Johnson
January 17 Lourdes Rivera
January 18 Jodine Burke
January 19 Johanna VanderLaan
Tyler Salisbury
January 20 Hans Zurcher
January 21 Gerri Van Beek
January 25 Monica Van Beek
Max Cormier
January 26 Bev Varney
Jean Gillespie
Tim & Marilyn White ~ January 1, 9 years
Greg & Jennifer Osborn ~ January 2, 21 years
Brett & Erika Gulan ~ January 11, 22 years
Bob & Jodine Burke ~ January 27, 35 years
David & Mary Strous ~ January 28, 58 years
www.calvarypreschurch.org
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Session Highlights from the stated meeting on November 10, 2014, your Session Elders:
Discussed and prepared for the Open Forum on Sunday, November 16.
Discussed the 2015 general fund budget — many faith pledges are still needed to help in projecting 2015
giving. If you have not yet turned in your faith pledge please do so.
Discussed and evaluated both the 7:00 PM Saturday evening worship service and the new 11:00 AM con-
temporary worship service. The Calvary congregation is invited to explore and visit our unique Saturday
evening worship in the Fellowship Hall.
Approved Angela Taix’s request for a letter of transfer to White Salmon United Methodist church.
Approved the 2014 Advent Conspiracy fundraiser with proceeds going to our Full Bellies community meal
and the Kids Food backpack program in Enumclaw..
Please keep your Session Elders in your prayers as they faithfully and diligently work to lead this congrega-
tion in being a healthy family of faith.
We would like to thank Pastor Cindy for her calls and concerns. Also a special
thanks for the food, flowers, cards and phone calls. We are grateful to have such
a wonderful church family. Dick & Jeanette VanWettering
We wish to thank everyone in our church family for their prayers, concerns
and support during Jim's recent health issue. We especially appreciate the volun-
teer drivers transporting him to the treatment center for dialysis. Praise the
Lord! It appears that his full recovery will be favorable.
In His Care, Jim, Judy and Tami Zumwalt
Library Report -2014
Over the course of the year 2014 we deleted some 70 nursery titles from our catalog and more than 100
videos. Even so, donations and purchases of books brought in a total of 129 new items to our library. This gives
us a very large library of 2190 items. And we have good numbers of books circulating for a small congregation;
around 50 books circulating during any given month.
We had an important donation of items we did not have from Max Manowski of Bible literature and com-
mentaries.
Recently we’ve added the biblical works and the following titles; take a look. They will be on the cart in
the Narthex unless checked out.
Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible's Authority
Distortion: How the New Christian Left is Twisting the Gospel and Damaging the Faith
Faith Undone: The emerging church - a new reformation or an end-time deception
Three Testaments: Torah, Gospel, and Quran Paperback – January 2, 2014 [this is a study supplement to
a very expensive book which we don’t have, but will be useful for those interested in comparisons.]
The New Complete Works of Josephus: rev. & expanded [Includes harmony of Greek and English num-
bering systems, table of Jewish weights and measures, Old Testament text parallels, twenty full-page illustra-
tions, and an updated index.]
You all should be proud of such an excellent collection for our small congregational size, which tends
towards medium sized according to research. From the Barna Report: Overall, the research found that the typi-
cal Protestant church has 89 adults in attendance during an average weekend. In total, 60% of Protestant
churches have 100 or fewer adults on a typical weekend, while slightly less than 2% have 1000 or more adults.
Examining the figures in terms of where adults attend, however, the statistics show that about four out of ten
church-going adults (41%) go to churches with 100 or fewer adults while about one out of eight church-going
adults (12%) can be found in churches of 1000 or more adults.
-- Paul T. Jackson, MA, Special Librarian
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November 2014
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon
the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as
eagles...
From Th
e Eagle’s
Nest
It is Christmas time and our Caller articles will span the time from December through January. It is a time when we think about the nativity and then look ahead with anticipation to the New Year, 2015. We will be celebrating Christmas here at Calvary and then looking ahead to the coming of a new pastor. Each year we hear the familiar story of Jesus’ birth. The particular part of that story that causes me to reflect the most is the search that Mary and Joseph go through to find a room. No room in the inn. We can find all levels of meaning in that search. Often we think about ways in which we cannot “make room” in our lives for Jesus and His message. Shopping, wrapping presents, cooking treats, visiting family, sending Christmas cards are all on that list. This year, I have been think-ing about community and specifically the Calvary community. What are the characteristics of a healthy church community that would make it clear that we always have a room, or like the motels say “Vacancy.” The dictionary definition of community goes something like this: a group of persons living in the same place or having particular characteristics in common. Members of a community often see themselves as distinct in some respect from the larger society within which it exists. To some degree that definition fits a church community. The one potential red flag could be just how distinct do we see ourselves in relationship to the community in which we live? If our answer is that we are followers of Christ, that would be valid and hopefully true. However, the way in which we communicate that distinction is crucial to our being perceived as an open community. An author, M. Scott Peck, M.D., has written a book called THE DIFFERENT DRUM: Community Making and Peace.” In his chapter on “The True Meaning of Community,” he includes several characteristics of a well-functioning community. First of all there is an “allness” to community, meaning it is inclusive. All are welcome and all thoughts and feelings are safe to express. It takes a while to develop the trust that this kind of inclusiveness requires. It is a “group of individuals who have learned how to communicate honestly with each other, whose relationships go deeper than their masks of compo-sure, and have developed some significant commitment to ‘rejoice together, mourn together and to delight in each other, make other’s conditions our own.” When I look at these characteristics, it would seem that community would be a safe place for each person who belongs. These are pretty tall orders and it takes work to keep it that way. One thing: community is not is a place where folks always agree. Unity may mean coming to a consensus, but not without hearing and respecting all perspectives. It is a place where we learn to disagree gracefully rather than divide into factions. This has become very important as Calvary explores who we are and how we respond to societal challenges. It will become very important as we adjust to a new pastor and work out some of our unresolved issues. Even with all of this said, from my perspective, Calvary is definitely a community. As we often hear, the family of Cal-vary. People here look out for one another. We give rides to people who need them, we fix food for shut ins, we mourn with those who mourn and we rejoice in our weekly worship. As we enter into the New Year, let’s continue to make room in our inn. We have so much of value to share with others.
Calvary Presbyterian Church 1725 Porter St.
Enumclaw, WA 98022 Phone: 360-825-3820
Email: [email protected] www.calvarypreschurch.org
Worship Services:
Contemporary—Saturdays at 7:00 PM Traditional—Sundays at 9:00 AM
Sunday School for All—10:00 A.M. Contemporary—Sundays at 11:00 A.M.
Interim Pastor: Rev. Ron Oldenkamp
[email protected] Associate Pastor: Cindy Ehlke cindy@[email protected] Youth Director: Ben Auger [email protected] The Caller editor-Eva Dietz
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Calvary Presbyterian Church
1725 Porter Street
Enumclaw, WA 98022 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Calvary’s Vision (updated 2013)
Calvary Presbyterian Church
is a worshipping family of believers centered in Christ,
led by His Holy Spirit, rooted in God’s Word,
growing in love, branching out in faith
to serve God in our Church, our community
and all around the world.
I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him,
he will bear much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing.
John 15:5
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