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Calvary United Methodist Church 220 West Burke Street Martinsburg, WV 25401-3322

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A publication of Calvary United Methodist Church

SEPTEMBER 2016

220 W. Burke St. Martinsburg, WV 25401

304-267-4542 calvaryum@frontier.com calvaryum.org

A message from your pastor...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Time seems to go by so fast. It doesn’t seem as though 2/3’s of 2016 is over, but

it is. It doesn’t seem as though it is time for the nominations committee to start

the process of filling vacancies in our church committees, but it is. Several years

ago I had the opportunity to attend a class dedicated to the subject of filling the

vacant spaces on church committees. As I was thinking about our upcoming

charge conference I thought this would be good information to share with everyone as our nomina-

tion process begins. So the following are suggested scriptures for you to read and reflect on, as per-

spective committee members. Prayerfully this will help, as you determine where your gifts can ben-

efit Calvary UMC and God’s church. We all know that the church cannot grow and be a vital part of

the community without the members taking active parts in its activities.

Are You Open to Using Your Gifts for Ministry? (created by LOGOS Ministry)

Set aside a specific time each day for at least a week to pray, study and listen. Keep a log or diary of your reflections on scripture and prayer.

Open your heart. Here I am Lord. Read the following passages. What messages about "call" do you understand from these scriptures? Hebrews 5:1, 4; Genesis 22:1; Genesis 31:11; Genesis 46:2; Exodus 3:4; 1 Samuel 3:4-9; Isaiah 6:1-8; Hebrews 10:5-10

Open your ears. Listen for God's still small voice. Read Kings 19:11-13. Read and hear God's word (Bible Study, sermon) (Psalm 119:9-10) Reflect on the meaning of what you read and heard in the light of the decision before you.

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Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Martinsburg, WV 25404

Permit No. 110

APPLE DUMPLINGS FOR SALE $8 FOR A TRAY OF 2 DUMPLINGS

Call the Church Office at

304-267-4542 to place an order.

DEADLINE TO ORDER IS SEPTEMBER 16

Pick up days will be Tues, Sept. 27th, Wed, Sept. 28th and Thurs, Sept. 29th

from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. Please specify your pick-up date when you order.

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SPAGHETTI DINNER

FUNDRAISERS

3RD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH September - May (Except Dec.)

5pm—7pm

Adults $8

each

Children $4

each

(4-12 years of age)

Kiddies eat free

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As I write this column I realize how fast August seemed to fly by. Looking

back, we had some great summer music last month. We had the Rich Miller

Band and Kara McDaniel as well as Eileen Southerly and Daris Albright on pi-

ano. Thank you to everyone who offered their talents this summer!

Summer is over, school has started and the pace of life is increasing rapidly.

Before life gets too busy I hope many of you will join our choirs as they start

up for the fall. I hope we can add a few folks to join us in the Chancel Choir

and Handbell groups. Our first Chancel Choir practice will be September 1st @

7:00pm in the choir room. Our first Adult Handbell Choir practice will be September 4th in the sanctuary follow-

ing Sunday school. The first Youth Handbell Choir practice will be September 4th in the sanctuary @ 5:30 pm.

Hope to see you there!

For September, the Chancel Choir’s first anthem of the season will be an arrangement of “Change my Heart” and

“Lord, be Glorified.” The next Sunday is Patriot Sunday and happens to fall on September 11th. The last time 9-

11 fell on a Sunday we did a piece called “In Memoriam” which incorporates the melody to Taps and Dvorak’s

Largo from the New World Symphony also known as “Going Home.” We will be doing it again in case you missed

it in 2011. The third Sunday of the month will feature our handbell choirs. Currently, we are down to six ringers

in the adult handbell choir which is one less than last year. If we don’t get any more ringers my plan is to have

the youth handbell choir help in the same way the adult choir has been assisting the youth. We’ll still try to have

two musical selections per month.

The last Sunday in September the choir will sing “I’d Rather have Jesus.” I selected this song based on the lection-

ary reading that deals with the issue of the love of money.

Mark C. Albright

“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my

portion forever. Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who

are unfaithful to you. But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made

the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.”

– Psalm 73:25-28

JOIN THE CHOIR OR HANDBELLS

Chancel Choir practice will be Sep-

tember 1st @ 7:00pm in the choir

room.

Adult Handbell Choir practice will

be September 4th in the sanctuary

following Sunday school.

Youth Handbell Choir practice will

be September 4th in the sanctuary

@ 5:30 pm.

A message from your pastor continued...

Open your mind. Read Romans 12:1. Analyze the match of your gifts to this ministry opportunity. Consider the time, relational, and energy commitment. Evaluate priorities.

Open your eyes. Read John 4:1-26. Observe your life circumstances. Let your daily life and work be an avenue through which God shows you God's will.

Open yourself to others. Read Proverbs 15:2. As you consider this decision, choose a few close friends to pray for you. Seek the advice of a few people you respect.

Responding with a Yes! Rejoice on this new opportunity to serve and use your gifts. Pray that God will continually equip you for this ministry.

Responding with a No No is a faithful response when you sense that God is not calling you to a particular ministry. The general need for workers does not constitute a specific call. You must do the hard work of listen-ing and trusting that God is directing you. If you have done that and are convinced this is not God's will, then say "no" and trust that God is calling someone else.

Trust that God is at work in you.

Soon you may be receiving a call asking you to serve on one of the Calvary’s committees. If you faithfully follow this process then your response will most likely be led by God. In the meantime, start praying now asking God where he wants you to spend your energy and time in God’s church. Ask God to be with the nominations committee as they pray over each opening. When we all took our membership vows we promised to uphold the church with our prayers, our presence, our gifts, and our talents. Please remember this vow you took when you are asked to serve.

Blessings to you all, Pastor Lynn

Pastor Lynn Wilson CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

220 W. Burke St., Martinsburg, WV 25401 Phone: 304-267-4542 | Cell: 304-279-6800

Email: pastorlynnumc@frobntier.com | Website: calvaryum.org

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A message from Niccole…

Hoping everyone had a great summer! The “Deep Blue” one room Sunday school took the

opportunity to learn about the Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). The children are filled with

such positive spirits that the lessons were easily learned and are continually shown in their daily

actions. Praise the Lord!

Beginning in the middle of August, our group has grown by welcoming the return of the

children from the Hispanic congregation! The spirits, hearts, minds and bodies of these children

added numbers and welcome ideas to the Elementary and Middle-high classes. We are so very

excited to see growth in our program!

Sunday, September 11 is the date for Rally Day 2016! Pastor Lynn will be presenting a spe-

cial sermon during the 9:30 service, geared toward Bibles and special meanings that lie within.

During the Sunday School Hour, there will an inclusive class during which children will move up

to the next year’s Sunday School class, and adults will be recognized for their loyalty to their

Sunday School classes and continued Bible study. Light refreshments will be provided for all to

partake and enjoy. We look forward to the participation of all who attend Sunday School as well

as those who wish to join in the Celebration of God’s Word.

ALTAR FLOWER VOLUNTEERS:

9/04/16 – Beverly & Gary Frye

9/11/16 – Betty Decker and David & Cathy

Decker

9/18/16 – David & Eileen Southerly

9/25/16 – Doug Frye

ALTAR GUILD:

Heather Villeme

GREETERS:

Calvin Russell & Christa Banks

LITURGISTS/READERS:

Helen Hardman

HEAD COMMUNION USHER:

Ken Criswell

HEAD USHER:

Ken Criswell

FLOWERS: Contribution sign up list is on the

bulletin board to the right of the church

office door.

9/04/16:

9/11/16: In Honor of Anita Spencer’s Birthday

9/18/16: Southerly

8/25/16: In Memory of Debbie & Randy East

35th Wedding Anniversary

NURSERY SPONSORS: Sponsor sign up list is

on the bulletin board to the right of the

church office door.

8/07/16: Hinsons

8/14/16: Heather Villeme

8/21/16:

8/29/16:

MORNING SESSION

STARTING OCTOBER 4TH

AT 10AM

EVENING SESSION

STARTING OCTOBER 3RD

AT 6PM

NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY BEING OFFERED IN OCTOBER

PASTOR LYNN WILSON, LEADER

AT CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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A special note… As usual Calvary’s congregation came together for our family with love, prayers and a delicious meal.

We just want to thank everyone for your love, your prayers and your delicious meal and for the many cards with thoughts of Becky (Rebecca Yingling).

Thank you Pastor Lynn for your service , visits to the hospital and talking with the family. You have been a true blessing.

May God bless each of you, Don & Betty Nicewarner

Rick and Joe Yingling and Lucia

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

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Sharing

Hands at Noon

Berkeley Place

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Worship 9:30am

Latino/Hispanic

9:30am

Sunday School

10:45am

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Church

Office

Closed for

Labor Day

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Trustees

6:30pm

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NA Mtg

7:30pm

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Boy Scouts

6:30pm

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Sharing

Hands at Noon

Boy Scouts 13

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Worship 9:30am

Latino/Hispanic

9:30am

Sunday School

10:45am

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Girl Scouts

6:30pm -

7:30pm

13 Church Council

6:30pm

Cub Scouts

6:30-7:30

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NA Mtg

7:30pm

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Boy Scouts

6:30pm

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Spaghetti

Dinner

5pm-7pm

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Sharing

Hands at Noon

Mark Albright

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Worship 9:30am

(Rev Watts)

Latino/Hispanic

9:30am

Sunday School

10:45am

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Girl Scouts

6:30-7:30

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Cub Scouts

6:30-7:30

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NA Mtg

7:30pm

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Boy Scouts

6:30pm

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NO Sharing

Hands

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Worship 9:30am

(Rev Watts)

Latino/Hispanic

9:30am

Sunday School

10:45am

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Girl Scouts

6:30-7:30

27 Apple

Dumpling

Pick-Up

10am-4pm

Cub Scouts

6:30-7:30

28 Apple

Dumpling

Pick-Up

10am-4pm

NA Mtg

7:30pm

29 Apple

Dumpling

Pick-Up

10am-4pm

Boy Scouts

6:30pm

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2016

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1 Sarah Hough, Nickolas Lemen

2 Carrie Copenhaver,

Sonny Boyd, Jr., Megan Martin

3 Michael Wachter

4 Katrina Heath

7 Sheila Lightner, Joe Yingling

9 Helen Hardman, Skylar Hinson

10 Helen Henderson,

Birdalee Keesecker

11 Jenny Dunkin, Jennifer Souders

12 Carol Garrett, Elizabeth Wasson

13 Patrick Henry, III, Dillon Gaynor

14 DeAnne Martin

15 Gary Lightner

17 Addison Hough

20 William Dunham

21 Anita Spencer, Brett Dodson,

Matthew Seifts, Kathryn Gosnell

24 Wanda Chapman, Cindy Strakal,

Sawyer Gaydon

25 Martha Finfrock, J.P. Calo, II

30 Matthew Johns

There are so many of you who we wish to thank this

month for the extras you do around the church. From

our bulletin board ladies, to the women who created

the beautiful wreaths, to the individuals who donated

new flatware to the kitchen and a new paper shred-

der to the church office. To those who helped in the kitchen with be-

reavement dinners and the pie fundraiser. To those who have been hand-

ing out church information in the neighborhood. To those who come in

each month to fold the newsletter and to those who come week after

week to take care of finances and contributions . To those who see the

need to paint and clean-up around the church and get it done we say THANK YOU!