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Calvary Lutheran Church 9545 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910

Email: calvary@celcs.org Phone:301-589-4001 Fax: 301-589-4012

Pastor: Reverend Michael Middaugh Music Minister: Brian Priebe Church Administrator: Beverly Harmon

Calvary KidsNews

◄Rosie helps

Jude fill one

of the back-

packs, while

Scarlett and

Natalia put

school sup-

plies in

another

pack. ▼

The backpacks were given away,

and here are the 19 happy

children who received them. ▼

Perfect weather, yummy food,

and a big pool close to

church—what a good day

Sunday, August 19, was for

Calvary’s pool party!

Backpacks for Others Did you notice the school

supplies that were piling up at

church? Calvary people

brought in 19 backpacks and

school supplies such as

pencils, crayons, paper, and

glue. Some Calvary’s kids

even got to help their parents

buy them. After all, they are

the experts on what kids like!

Backpack Blessings

A Splashing Good Time at the Pool Party

The school kids at

Calvary brought

their backpacks to

church. Why? After

Pastor Mike’s “Children’s Time” talk, he invited the

kids to pray with him. He asked God to watch over

them at school and to help them learn their lessons

well. Then he asked God’s blessings on all the kids

who remembered to bring their back-packs . . .

and on those who forgot them, too!

▲Isabelle

dives right in,

◄and she

helps Edwin

learn to swim.

Tossing a

wet ball is fun

for all. ▼ When it was

time to go, we

all said thank

you to the

Schwartz

family for

Inviting us to

their com-

munity pool.

◄Zelah poses

with her mom,

while Asher,

Jude, and

Nora talk to

their mom,

about fun in

the pool. ▼

Cayden

always has

a lot to say

to his big

buddy,

Hank. ▼

Scarlett and

Jude snuggle

up with their

mom in big

beach

towels. ▼

Committed to Christ and Community

A Bi-Monthly Publication of Calvary Lutheran Church in Silver Spring

Cross ways August/September 2018

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Everything that happens at Calvary is done by volunteers. Aside from a small handful of paid staff, everything having to do with the life of the church and the ministries you see are volunteer led and volunteer accomplished. That means there is an incredible legacy of volunteers in this church’s past who have given much to carry the church along to what it has become today. If you are a member or regular visitor at Calvary you are invited to become a part of this legacy as well. From meeting and greeting on Sunday morning to helping out with mission activities your help is needed and it is one way you can care for your church and others who are here. Please contact the church office or any of our volunteer coordinators to find out how to get involved.

Upcoming Events

To best keep up with all the events and activities happening at Calvary check out the following resources: • Sunday morning bulletin and Traffic Report

(All services recorded, CDs available in Narthex)

• Our Bi-Monthly Crossways Newsletter

• Our Facebook Page: Calvary Silver Spring

• Our Website: calvarysilverspring.org

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KidsQuiz Answer Key—see page 9.

Find a matching Calvary church window for each of the windows

numbered 1-10:

1 and ___, 2 and ___, 3 and ___, 4 and ___, 5 and ___,

6 and___, 7 and ___, 8 and ___, 9 and ___, 10 and ___.

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Stimulating discussions and fellowship are at the heart of the Book Club meetings. Each month (usually on the first Sunday after the Worship service) the group meets to discuss works of both fiction and non-fiction. Refreshments are served in the Parents Room. All are welcome for any or all of the discussions. Upcoming books and dates are as follows: October 7. A Bright Hour: A memoir of living and dying by Nina Riggs, 2017. "The Bright Hour is a stunning work, a heart-rending meditation on life—not just how to appreciate it while you’re living it, but how to embrace its end, too. It is this year’s When Breath Becomes Air." —Nora Krug, Washington Post. Discussion Leader – Vita Sims. November 11 (new date). The Rules of Civility by Amor Towles, 2011. “An irresistible and astonishingly assured debut about working class-women and world-weary WASPs in 1930s New York…in the crisp, noirish prose of the era, Towles portrays complex relationships in a city that is at once melting pot and elitist enclave – and a thoroughly modern heroine who fearlessly claims her place in it.” —O, the Oprah Magazine. Discussion Leader – Robyn Frank. December 2. Everyone reads a Christmas themed book and gives a 5 minute “book report.” Books will be selected for 2019. --Robyn Frank

KidsChurch at Calvary Our kids church program is off to a great start this Fall. We have welcomed a few of our younger kids into class and it’s a joy to have new faces smiling up at us on Sunday morning. We have changed our lesson plan a bit to follow the topics we are learning about in church. This fall we will take a look at Adam and Eve and how God cares for all he created and how we should too. We will learn about James and John and how they learned we are all God’s servants. We will spend some time in Deuteronomy learning about God’s message to us to love the Lord. This is just a small sample of the exciting topics we will be learning about. Just ask one of the kids what they learned on Sunday you are likely to get a lot of great information! As our Kids Church program grows so does the need for dedicated teachers. I invite you to consider if you might have some time and energy to give to our kids by teaching a class once a month or helping during class. Our kids church materials are all on line and it’s easy to prepare for the lesson. If it sounds like something you might consider I’d love to talk to you about it. You can reach me by email at Lori.LS@gmail.com or phone at 301-538-6313. --Lori Schwartz Kids Church Director

KidsQuiz REALLY OLD RIDDLES What if the animals on Noah’s ark got bored and

were able ask each other riddles? They might

have asked these! Can you pick the letters of

the correct answers and write them after the

riddles?

ANSWER BOX

A. Noah is sitting on the deck.

B. Quackers.

C. The rooster—he only

brought a comb.

D. A floodhound.

E. He had only two worms.

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Dear Calvary Members and Friends, First, I want to thank Dustin White and Susan Fletcher for continuing for another term on the Board of Directors. And thanks also to Nancy Dydak and Nicole Ellis for volunteering to serve on the Board and serve as Secretary and Treasurer respectively. In the last edition of Crossways I wrote about making decisions on how to allocate the All In Capital Campaign and other funds for facilities renovations: “As we struggle through the dog days of summer, I hope we reflect on our part in these challenges. Whether you are a member, friend and/or reader, please rethink your part in this great Calvary adventure. When we celebrate the annual Calvary Kickoff, scheduled for September 9, I pray that all of you are All In for 2020.” As you read this edition of Crossways we will be having Town Hall Meetings to discuss and ask questions about the recommendations of the Allocation Committee. These discussions will conclude with the Special Voters Assembly Meeting on October 14. The decisions made then will have a significant and lasting effect on Calvary. But more work likes ahead. More meetings will be necessary to hear the specific needs and wants of the groups within Calvary. Then we will work with architects and county regulatory agencies to translate wishes into plans and drawings. Then we will work with contractors to make those desires a reality. All of that work, the Capital Campaign, the committee meetings, the congregational meetings, the months of planning and construction will lead to not a new, but a better Calvary facility, IF we remember that we are a community of believers working to transform lives by sharing the love of God and the promise of Christ’s saving grace. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we care

The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? ― Psalm 27:1 But the world can be a fearsome place. And not just because of illness, or money worries, or dark alleys, but the fear of our greatest uncertainties. Does my work really matter? What is the future of our country? What will the world be like for my kids? So much can seem uncertain. But Jesus says, "the Kingdom of God is near." In fact, not just near, but all around us. It has come and it is coming. The work we do now, the search for justice in our world, the love of neighbor and creation, is not for the purpose of building bigger barns or storehouses to call our own, but these are all bricks stacked upon each other for the building of his Towers, his Kingdom. And his Kingdom is eternal, not fleeting, or failing as the world. If we build upon his foundation, our house will never crumble. All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring His,

Pastor Mike Middaugh

A Letter from the President

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Childcare and Youth Safety Policies 1. All persons, whether volunteers or staff, who

are entrusted with the care of students or children should be aware of proper procedures for responding to emergencies, as well as having familiarity with the policies outlined in this document.

2. The safety of all our children should be of the highest priority for Calvary Lutheran Church. All adults, and especially caregivers and teachers should be vigilant to ensure that children are safe and supervised at all times.

3. More than one adult, caregiver, or teacher should know the location of children or groups of children at all times. No adult should be allowed to be alone with children (who are not members of their own family) for an extended period of time without the awareness of others.

4. Caregivers and teachers should be careful to return children only to parents or guardians (unless specifically requested otherwise) and should not release children to

for one another and reach out to those around us with words of hope and acts of service. Let’s keep in mind that this is the underlying reason for all of this effort. Lastly, the prayers of all of us are needed to help keep Christ in the center of all we do. I look forward to all of you being All In to make God-pleasing decisions at the October 14 Special Voters Assembly Meeting. Yours in Christ, Daniel L. Michels President

Staying Safe as We Gather

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individuals they do not know. 5. In the case of a medical emergency (e.g. rash,

choking, seizure) caregivers or teachers should seek the help of another adult or caregiver immediately, and also alert parents or guardians as soon as possible.

6. Should caregivers or teachers become aware of a potential threat within the building (intruder, disruptive individual, unknown persons) while children are under their supervision, they should consider either, immediately returning children to parents if it is safe to do so, or lock-down the room they are in.

a. In the event that lock-down is deemed necessary, caregivers / teachers should close and lock all exterior doors (barricade if necessary), move children away from windows and doors, turn off lights, call (via cellphone) other adults or helpers to seek information, and/or call 9-1-1.

b. Before exiting the room, await word from other trusted individuals that it is safe to release children from lock-down.

1. In the event of a fire, earthquake or other emergency when the building needs to be evacuated, caregivers and teachers should locate nearest exit doors and promptly move all children outside and away from the building. Exiting to the playground, if possible, allows children to exit to a fenced in location.

Additional Calvary Safety and Security Policy information will be presented in the next Newsletter.

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Men’ s Conference An opportunity for men to participate in a Saturday gathering at the Wellspring Center at the Lutheran Church of St. Andrew

The title of this fall’s conference is Men of God: Meant for More, and the focus is on fulfilling God’s purposes and being all that we are called to be for those around us, and for Christ. The guest speaker is Rev. Dr. John Nunes, currently President of Concordia College, Bronxville, NY and formerly the President of Lutheran World Relief. The program begins with registration, breakfast snacks, and coffee at 8:30 AM. The program ends at 2:30 PM.

9:00: Opening worship

10:00: Pastor Nunes, “Ending or Transcending Old Thinking,” a look at patterns we often fall into - and how we can get beyond them to find the More that God is calling us to!

10:45: First breakout session: Choose one of the eight topics below.

11:45: Lunch & conversations

12:45: Second breakout session: Choose one of the other eight topics below.

1:45: Pastor Nunes, “Living the ‘In, With & Under’ Life,” a discussion of how we can be truly present in daily life & relationships to see and accept More of the gifts of God.

2:30: Closing

Conflict Resolution: Becoming a Peacemaker. Pastor Jotham Johann, Wellspring Director. A discussion of scripture & practical theology that guides us through conflicts toward unity & harmony.

I Give Up: Exploring Servant Leadership. John Durkin, Minister to children & families. Be challenged to explore the importance of inspiration & storytelling in sharing your heart and gifts for leadership and service with others.

Happy Wife, Happy Life: Tools for Building a Healthy Marriage. Pastor Peter DeMik. Our wives help us to be better people. Are we giving them the

time & support they need? Sharpen the tools in the marriage toolbox.

Feeling Empty & Numb: Grief & Healing. Dr. Jim David. Often men push grief away. What do we need to do to engage our grief fully and reverently in a healthy way? What does Jesus say about grief? Come & learn.

Pass the Torch: Reaching Millennials with the Gospel. Pastor Steven Miller. Many in their 20s & 30s are leaving the church, yet many believe in God. Explore how to engage them & help them carry the Gospel forward.

Being a Christian Man in the Era of #MeToo. Prof. Deb Poese. Perhaps you believe the #MeToo movement is only about sexual harassment & violence. What is the role of a Christian man in the world of #MeToo?

U.S. Tax Reform: How It Will Affect You. Mr. Mark Mueller, Thrivent. Learn more about this important new tax law and what changes in tax rates, deductions, and tax credits will mean for you and your family.

God’s Love in Black & White: Race and Faith. Gary Fields, journalist, Lutheran World Relief, & Bob Sullivan, Federal Manager. How are we called to witness and respond to these challenges in our communities today?

I participated in the October 2017 Men’s Conference and intend to participate again this year. The cost covers lunch, snacks, and all activities. $59/person, but $49 before October 28th. IF we have a group of five or more, it’s only $45/person, so let me know if you’d like to attend by Oct. 26th & we might get the group rate! More details are available at: wellspringweb.org

Jerry Miller, grmiller@umd.edu, 301.774.6646

KidsQuiz Noah’s Ark Riddle Answers: 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-A

KidsQuiz Church Windows Answers: 1&19, 2&20, 3&14,

4&13, 5&16, 6&12, 7&15, 8&18, 9&11, 10&17

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February. They plan to reduce the 15 alternatives to 4 or 5 by then. Thousands and thousands of houses and families will be affected if the Beltway is widened. Several officials in several states have stated that expansion solves the problem for only a few years. Look at 270, now 12 lanes wide. It’s expansion was going to solve the traffic back-up problems. Governor Hogan wants to add 4 more lanes, saying the same thing. You can look at the schematic presentations of the 15 alternatives at the DOT’s web site. They are buried way in the site. So go to this link: 495-270-p3.com/yourparticipation/past-public-outreach. Then scroll down to (red) I-495&I-270 Managed Lanes Study: Alternatives Slide Presentation. The 15 alternatives being considered start on page 21, but you will find interesting information before and after the presentation of the alternatives. Neighborhood civic groups, environmental groups,

irate citizens all have web sites. You can email the

governor at http://governor.maryland.gov/contact-

the-governors-office/ If you have an opinion I urge

you to tell him. You can also send messages to the

County Council. They will not have any official say on

this plan, but they should be very interested and

could apply pressure against it. The web site that

works for all council members is:

CountyCouncil@MontgomeryCountyMDgov.

The mail address is County Office Building, 100

Maryland Avenue, 4th Floor, Rockville, MD 20850.

An aphorism among some traffic engineers is

“Trying to cure traffic congestion by adding more

capacity is like trying to cure obesity by loosening

your belt.”

--Karen Michels

Governor Hogan Wants Four Additional Lanes on the Beltway and 270 While a “workshop” presented in July by the Maryland Department of Transportation and the State Highway Administration offered 15 alternative "improvements" to the entire Maryland section of the Beltway, Governor Hogan really wants only one and the whole process is geared to that alternative. His plan requires four additional lanes, called Managed Lanes but meaning Toll. 495 would be first, then part of 270. He is even including the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in his plans, but that road is partly owned by the U. S. Government and thus provides some different challenges for him. The cost is around $9 billion. Theoretically his group has found some private funding for the project. The private group would receive the toll revenue, but maintenance responsibility for the whole is unclear. The toll lanes would be similar to the ones on the Beltway in Virginia. They would probably go down the middle of the roadway and would have separate entrances and exits for the cars that would use them. As in Virginia, the tolls would vary depending upon the amount of traffic on the main lanes. The entrances and exits would not be at every current Beltway access point, and they would be separate from, additional to, the normal lanes. Because of space constraints on much of the Beltway, the entrances would probably be constructed as flyovers into and out of the toll lanes, thus requiring more land to accommodate them. Even if that is not the solution, widening the Beltway will push the existing entrance and exit ramps out significantly. An estimate of the additional land that will be needed is 250 feet on both sides of the existing roadway, not including moving existing ramps. The state people presenting these concepts have not shown how neighborhoods, parks, public spaces, schools, churches, bridges, homes, hospitals, etc. will be affected. They say that will come with the environmental study presentation in January or

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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. The Lord (God) is a shepherd to me. This sets up an explicit metaphor in which humanity, or at least the community of believers, is a flock of sheep tended by God. ... with God, as our protector, we won't lack anything we need. Shepherds: Ann Allen Mary Sue Baugham Joan Carlton Jeba Daniel Barbara Boehne Joan Carlton Jeba Daniel Nancy Dydak Sherryl Goolsby Andrea Holiday Sandi Isler Becky Johnson Karen Michels Vita Sims The shepherds ensure that every member and/or family has a shepherd and experiences the love and support of our congregation. Todays’ Faith and Tomorrow’s Promise —Ann Allen. Shepherds’ Coordinator

Shepherds of Calvary Recently, when I was in San Diego, California work colleagues and I took a long leisurely walk through wide and historic streets. Having too much fun enjoying the sights we got lost. We were grateful we managed to get a good set of directions back to the hotel. I also enjoyed returning home to calmness, going to familiar places and not getting lost, meeting my friends and eating home-cooked meals. Mostly, when returning to church, I experienced a great worship service, encouragement and renewal (Hebrews 10:25). I need this to grow as a Christian and, frankly, just to survive some days. The Calvary shepherds take the same approach to Evangelism. Jesus used simple stories or parables to talk about God and his relationship with people. Shepherds in biblical times were considered heroic and known for their independence, resourcefulness, adaptability, courage amidst all kinds of opposition, and vigilance to their calling. Their work required attentiveness, and compassion. (As a result, shepherds were looked upon in Scripture, as a source of leadership, and t)That is why Jesus referred to Himself as the Good Shepherd and why Peter called Him the Chief Shepherd. Our “Shepherds” share their love of Christ by caring for our congregation. They communicate faith, encouragement, and compassion with cards, letters, rejoicing with you and your family, praying for you and with you, provide meals and transportation, lunch and a movie, dinner nights, and sometimes just a friend when needed. What other gifts best complement shepherding, and increase the significance and impact of their mentoring gifts? Shepherds take an active interest in the life and faith of others and share from their own faith journey to make the way easier for others. (2 Corinthians 9:6). Psalm 23 reads, but some of the passage was changed for better understanding and clarity: A number of Calvary families were able to make it for a

Pool Day at the Glenmont Pool in August. Thank you to Lori Schwartz for hosting.

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Toku Kawata, Calvary’s

Organist and Pianist Is organ a great interest or did that just evolve because of the piano studies? My middle school music teacher played organ, and I always wanted to learn. I have taken organ lessons in the past, and I practice as often as I can.

Have you also studied music from your home country? I started taking piano lessons since I was six years old. I am the only musician in the family. I remember that I was three years old when I had the first interest in piano, but my parents did not take it seriously. I kept asking if I could take lessons, and they finally allowed me to take lessons when I was six. Soon after, I knew music was going to play a big role in my life. You had to learn about our worship pattern. Was that difficult? Does Brian’s choice of music interest you?

I have played various churches in the past. (Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian). Each denominations has unique music styles, depending on the church, and the most interesting aspect of my job is that I get to play both piano and organ. Also, our service has both traditional music as well as contemporary music. I hope this helps a wide variety of people enjoy attending the service. I enjoy working with Brian, and he is a great music director. His music taste is unique and keeps me engaged. What are your future goals in the music world? I enjoy both teaching and playing music. Levine school offers a high standard of music education, and it is my job to be a part of the team. In addition, I look forward to coming to the church for the choir rehearsal and services on Sundays.

Music is a very honorable and necessary profession, particularly in today's world. In stressful times in particular people need to feed their souls, and musicians provide that gift. I strive to be a better musician every day, and I would like to spread my wings to play more solo, chamber, and chorus music.

Where were you born? Where did you grow up? Is your family still there? Do you visit often? I was born in Chiba, Japan. It is right next to Tokyo. I grew up there, and my parents are still living in the same house from my childhood. I go home about once a year to see my family. When I go home, I especially enjoy eating food made by my mother and going to onsen. (Japanese hot tub) Did your interest in music determine where you went to school? Yes, while I was growing up in Japan, I had an interest in studying English. I wanted to study both music and English, so I decided to move to the U.S. I came here after high school. I have degrees from the University of North Texas and University of Central Arkansas. I hold the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance from the University of Colorado Boulder.

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FREE FLU SHOTS for all! At Kaiser Permanente's Kensington medical center, 10810 Connecticut Ave. Even if you're not a KP member! (How cool is that?!) Flu shot clinic is set up as soon as you walk in the front door of the main building, or ask the info desk person. Quick, efficient, painless (very experienced nurses!). 10am - 5pm at least. Call 301-929-7100 for specifics. Parking available in attached parking garage; fully accessible. Available now thru November 2018. Internal Medicine Department 10810 Connecticut Avenue Kensington, MD 20895 Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security offers online information and free seminars on Emergency Preparedness. Check out their website. Seminars are scheduled around the county usually at libraries. If there is enough interest, we can arrange for a seminar at Calvary. https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/oemhs/

Montgomery County Emergency Phone Numbers • Police and Fire Emergency, 911

• Fire Non-emergency, 240-683-6520

• Police Non-Emergency, 301-279-8000

• Crisis Center 24-Hours, 240-777-4000 (TTY 240-777-4815)

From our Faith Community

Nurse—Becky Johnson On the last Sunday that Brian Priebe was at Calvary before he left for his sabbatical, the choir sang this song for him. The words were written by Nancy Dydak. Several people have asked to see the words, so we are presenting them here.

For he is a Lutheran!* (*Sung to the tune of For he is an Englishman!

Sir Arthur Sullivan – HMS Pinafore) With apologies to both Gilbert and Sullivan

Solo For he is a Luth-er-an! For he himself has said it

And it’s greatly to his credit That he is a Luth-er-an!

Chorus That he is a Luth-er-an!

Solo For he might have been a Morman

Or Catholic, known as Ro-ho-man Or Pres-by-ter-I-an!

Chorus Or Pres-by-ter-I-an!

Solo But in spite of all temp-ta-tions

To join other cong-re-ga-tions He remains a Luth-er-an,

He remains ah-ah-ah Cal-va-ry-ee Lu-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-ther-an!

Chorus But in spite of all temp

-ta-tions To join other cong-re-ga-tions

He remains a Luth-er-an, He remains ah-ah-ah

Cal-va-ry-ee Lu-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-ther-an!

For He Is a Lutheran!!!