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The Newsletter of Calvary United Methodist Church

JANUARY 2015

This is a publication of Calvary United Methodist Church , 11 North Richland Avenue ,

York, PA 17404. It is published for the members and friends of Calvary Church.

CLOSET OF WARMTH

Calvary is partnering with St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church next door to

reach out and help members and the local community by collecting

warm winter wear items through the end of Febru-

ary. We are using the closet at the back of the

apostles room to store items – please

hang coats and put hats, gloves, mit-

tens, socks, and scarves in the tote in

the closet.

VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH

DISTRIBUTION OF ITEMS

Fridays from 9:00 - 11:30 AM

Volunteers stay in the office and answer phone calls that will indicate

a person is being sent from St. Matthews to Calvary for a coat,

gloves, and other items. You then wait for the person at the doors

near the Apostles Room entrance and take the person to the closet in

the Apostles Room. Keep in mind that Preschool is in session at this

time, and we must be vigilant in watching, at all times, anyone who

enters the church. Please see the sign-up sheet at the Information

Center.

THE GENERATIONS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

WILL BE REGENERATING!

If you are looking for a 9:00 AM Sunday School Class with some lively

conversation on the teachings from the Bible, this is the class for you.

A firm date for the first class will be announced.

If you have questions, please see Sue Husson or Tom Lehman.

Rev. Dr. B. Michael Brossman

Isaiah 43:19

“I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?

I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

This is the time when we get that new calendar that is completely empty and it looks like we

have all the time in the world. We have no responsibilities, and are totally available to everyone.

We are not busy at all.

Of course we then begin to fill that calendar with all of the stuff that is expected of us. Ca-

reer, family, volunteer efforts, and “play” time all begin to take away that freedom and availability.

We begin to run out of time for the things that we thought might be nice to pursue.

One approach to the calendar is to first put in the things that represent new opportunities and

possibilities. Once a week put in something that you have never done or had always wanted to do.

Write in time with special friends and family. Write in personal times for refreshment and reflec-

tion. Set these appointments first and work other responsibilities around them. This way we can be

our best and offer our best to the rest of the items that fill our calendar.

What new thing is God about to do in you? Make sure there is room for that new thing to

occur.

Happy New Year!!

Celebrating new opportunities and possibilities,

Pastor Mike, Pam, Brennan, Alyssa, and Lyndsay

To contact Pastor Mike:

717-877-4791 or pastormikebrossman@comcast.net

In the event of a pastoral emergency, call Pastor Mike;

if he is not available, you may leave a message for him,

or you may call Pastor Roland at 717-840-0725.

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TRINITY WEDNESDAYS

We begin at 6 PM with a potluck dinner and end with an informal time of worship. Everyone

from Calvary Church and the local community is welcome. Contact Ginny Adams with any

questions, and come out and join us!

CALVARY’S PRAYER CHAIN

Become a part of this ministry and help lift up others to the Lord through prayer.

For telephone or e-mail prayer chain requests, call Sylvia Holland at 764-6479. To join the

e-mail prayer chain, send an e-mail to Sylvia at wemetatmsc@aol.com or call her.

Please keep in your prayers:

God’s Vision for Calvary, Bishop Jeremiah J. Park, District Superintendent Charles Salisbury,

our Nation, Middle East Crisis, Peace, the hungry, all those fighting cancer and other devastating

diseases, Sierra Leone Initiative, Mondema U.M. Church, our missionary families, Haitian Crisis,

Grace Children’s Hospital, and the following members and family and friends of

members.

All of Calvary's Homebound Members and Friends

All of Calvary's Service Women and Men

Weekly prayer requests are found in the Sunday bulletins. Names remain on

the list for four weeks unless the church office is notified otherwise.

NEED A PEACEFUL PLACE TO PRAY?

Calvary’s Sanctuary provides a quiet, peaceful place to come and focus upon God. You are wel-

come to come through the office door during office hours or any time the church is open for activi-

ties and meetings. Scheduled office hours are 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Tuesdays and Wednes-

days and 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Thursdays. During activities and meetings, the Sanctuary is usually

available.

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CHOIR REHEARSALS ~ Thursdays at 7 PM

CHIMES REHEARSALS ~ Mondays at 7 PM

GIANT AND WEIS GIFT CARDS

Grocery Cards Make Great Gifts!

The church receives 5% of the face value of grocery cards, and you get the full face value to

spend for groceries and gasoline. Calvary uses the profits to purchase Bibles to give away during

events such as National Night Out and the Halloween Parade. This is such as easy way to help

fund this outreach project. Even if you don’t spend a lot at the grocery store, your 5% plus every-

one else’s 5% adds up and can be quite a significant amount of money.

Please see Karen Hoover on Sundays to buy cards or call her at 792-2466. Most of us buy gro-

ceries and gas, so why not use gift cards purchased from Calvary Church?

THOSE IN MINISTRY IN JANUARY

Greeters and Ushers

TBA

Acolytes

TBA

Liturgists — 8:00 AM

TBA

Liturgists — 10:30 AM

January 4 Jolleen Biesecker

January 11 Pam Wible

January 18 Don Slaugh

January 25 Gale Yinger

Bulletin Sponsors - $14.00

January 4 Bud and Treva Andrews

in honor of our Pastors

Other dates in January - TBA

Altar Flower Sponsors - $40.00

January 4 Bud and Treva Andrews in memory of Treva’s mother,

Geneva Laughman

January 11 Joanne Brubaker in memory of Mary Brubaker

January 18 Donna Schrom in memory of Daniel L. Schrom, Sr., by his children

and grandchildren

January 25 Sally Sheaffer in memory of Linda “Bupps” Sheaffer Price

February 1 Ethel Schrom in memory of Ralph, Madge, Larry, and Arlyne Reider

If you’re interested in being a lay liturgist

for the 8:30 AM service, please call

Treva Andrews at 757-6043.

For the 10:30 AM service, please call Joan Gumerlock at 764-8636.

Please see the Bulletin Sponsor sign-up sheet at the

Information Center. Select the date and write your

name(s) and dedication as you want it to appear in the

bulletin. Contact Joan Gumerlock if you have questions.

Please see the Altar Flower sign-up sheet at the Information Center. Select the

date and write your name(s) and dedication as you want it to appear in the bulletin.

Altar Flower sponsorship is $40.00. Contact Karen Hoover with any questions.

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Call Karen Hoover at 792-2466 if you’d

like to serve as greeters and ushers.

Call Ethel Schrom at 764-3433 if you’d

like to serve as acolyte.

A LOOK AT BOOKS ...

Many thanks to those who donated to Calvary’s Library this past Christmas.

A big “Thank You” to Jane Poff who gave hours and expertise to the library. Her

help was wonderful!

And to those who have not yet discovered this resource, come and browse! See what you’re

missing! Take out a book and read!

Rosie Kunkel, Calvary Librarian

Calvary Birthdays

January 2015

JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations! May you have many more

years together with God’s blessings.

2 Jean and Ray Bailey

7 Louise and Ron Mayhew

22 Cathy and Gerritt Strathmeyer

26 Janice and John Stitt

27 Jen and Jim Mooney

29 Mary and Sam Andrews

January 2 Phyllis Garner

January 2 Ben Getz

January 2 Marea Sachs

January 2 Allison Yinger

January 7 Katie Beruck

January 7 Gretchen Shaffer

January 7 Gale Yinger

January 9 Jenny Brant

January 9 Christine Miller

January 10 Logan Armold

January 11 Emily Kunkel

January 12 Mary Brubaker

January 12 Preston Goshorn

January 14 Matt Armold

January 15 Felicia Cadawas

January 15 Timothy Weiandt

January 17 Wesley Krout

January 19 Jim Wolschleger

January 25 Jeffrey Isenberg

January 28 Bonnie Hooper

January 28 Todd Hoover

January 28 Bob Turner

January 29 Betty Petrick

January 29 Anthony (AJ) Rios

January 31 Sharon Gumerlock

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Worship Committee

Tuesday, January 13, 7:00 PM

Trustees

Thursday, January 15, 7:00 PM

2015 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

AND MEMBERS

Copies are at the Information Center

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JANUARY PREACHING SCHEDULE

8:00 AM 10:30 AM - The Flame 10:30 AM 4 Pastor Mike - Communion Pastor Tanya Pastor Mike - Communion

Rest of January will be announced in bulletins

JANUARY SERMON THEMES

4 Holy Communion: Epiphany Sunday; Wesley’s Covenant; Overwhelming Joy Instead of

Fear”, Matthew 2.1-12

11 Baptism of the Lord; “A Baptism with the Holy Spirit”, Mark 1.4-11

18 “Thou Shalt Cling to the Vision”, Acts 7.35-43 (Finzel, 1)

25 “Thou Shalt Not Serve Thine Own Ego”, Exodus 3.7-12 (Numbers 12.1-9) (Finzel, 2)

PASTOR MIKE’S BIBLE STUDIES

2015 Thursdays at 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM

Everyone from Calvary and St. Paul’s

is invited!

Each Thursday the same session will be

presented at 9 AM and again at 6 PM.

Contact Pastor Mike with any questions.

Ephesians

March

19 – Introduction to Ephesians

26 – Ephesians 1

April

2 – Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00pm (No

Bible Studies)

9 – Ephesians 2

16 – Ephesians 3

23 – No Bible Studies (Pastor Mike’s Vacation)

30 – No Bible Studies (Pastor Mike’s Vacation)

May

7 – Ephesians 4

14 – Ephesians 5

21 – Ephesians 6

PRESCHOOL NEWS

Classes resume January 5

after the Christmas break

No Preschool on January 19

ASH WEDNESDAY - February 18

LENTEN SERVICES

Calvary Church is hosting - with our music and

musicians - the newly formed West York Ministe-

rium Wednesday Evening Lenten Service on

March 11! Below is the schedule. Please mark

your calendars now and plan to begin this Holy

Season with special worship services with our

church neighbors.

February 26 St. Rose, Pastors Fair/Shively

March 4 St. Matthew, Pastor Brossman

March 11 Calvary, Pastor Mitzel

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Thank You!

Dear Friends in Christ:

Thank you for your donation of 4 car loads of assorted items from your Church Rummage Sale donated

on November 8 at the York Compassion Center. This helps the Society reach out to many who are suffering.

We pray that we can remain faithful partners in ministry in the future.

Together in Christ,

Rev. Dr. David R. Maack

Executive Director. Lutheran Mission Society

Dear Calvary Congregation:

This is to gratefully acknowledge your Christmas donation of wish list items. For many of the boys and

girls in our care, this will be the first time they have experienced the holidays in a loving home, surrounded

by caring people. Your gifts will help us provide the children with a wonderful Christmas experience.

Sincerely,

Karen J. Eppley, CFRE

Vice President/CDO, United Methodist Children’s Home

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your recent contribution of $600.00. Your donation is important to help us provide contin-

ued and quality services to York City residents and visitors. Please extend our gratitude to the congregation

of Calvary United Methodist Church for their generous donation.

Sincerely,

C. Kim Bracey, Mayor, The City of York Pennsylvania

If you have any questions about Calvary’s January – October 2014

Financial Snapshot, please contact Frank Huttel.

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Thank You!

Dear Calvary United,

With this letter I wish to express our appreciation, on behalf of the Board of Directors, the Staff, and ur

Students for your generous donation of $100.00. Your support helps to provide the resources necessary for

York County Literacy Council to continue our mission of providing functional literacy skills instruction to

adults in York County.

Gratefully,

Bobbi Anne DeLee

Executive Director, YCLC

Dear Calvary United:

You have made a difference in someone’s life! You can be assured that your gift of $100.00 to York Hab-

itat for Humanity’s “Hope is Only a Home Away” annual campaign will help us make strides toward impact-

ing our local neighborhoods and families in need of safe, decent, affordable housing. Thank you!

Warmest Wishes,

Debbie Krout-Althoff

Executive Director, York Habitat for Humanity

Dear Friends of The WELL,

Thank you for your financial contribution of $500.00 and your continued support of The WELL Your

generous donations have been especially important during this holiday season. Together, we can make a dif-

ference in the wellbeing of the local community.

May our Lord’s blessings be with you.

Dick Hamilton, Treasurer, The WELL

Dear Congregation,

Thank you for the recent donations of teddy bears and hats collected by the congregation for The Lehman

Center in York. Your continued support is a blessing.

Thank you,

Children’s Aid Society

Dear Friends:

On behalf of the residents, staff, and Board of Directors of the Margaret E. Moul Foundation, we world

like to thank you for your contribution of $100 to our Annual Christmas Card Appeal. Your donation will

enhance and increase the opportunity to provide financial support for us for years to come.

Sincerely,

Dawne Kramer

Executive Director, Margaret E. Moul Foundation

To Calvary Congregation - Thank you to all who participated in Teddy Bear Sunday. Over 200 bears are

being distributed within the York Community, most to young children and some to terminally ill adults. All

of the organizations who have received the bears (and some assorted other animals) have expressed their ap-

preciation of the project. Your generosity is overwhelming. Please continue to pray for the recipients, and

thank you again for your kind and giving hearts.

P.S. - It’s not too early to shop for next year’s collection. Watch those clearance racks.

Mary Andrews

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATUR-DAY

1 2 3

Happy New

Year!

4 -6 PM Sheki-

nah Choir

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

8 AM Informal Worship

9 AM Sunday School

9:15 AM St. Paul’s

10 AM Fellowship & Coffee

Time

10:30 AM Traditional Wor-

ship - Communion 10:30

AM The Flame Worship

12 Noon-2:30 PM Sheki-

nah Ministries

7 PM NA

7 PM Chimes

Practice

6 -7:30 PM Trinity

Wednesday Potluck

Dinner and Worship

7-9 PM Shekinah

Word Empower-

ment

7 PM Choir Prac-

tice

4-6 PM Sheki-

nah Choir

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 AM Informal Worship

9 AM Sunday School

9:15 AM St. Paul’s

10 AM Fellowship & Coffee

Time

10:30 AM Traditional Wor-

ship

10:30 AM The Flame Wor-

ship

12 Noon-2:30 PM Sheki-

nah Ministries

7 PM NA

7 PM Chimes

Practice

7 PM Worship

Committee

Meeting

6 - 7:30 PM Trinity

Wednesday Potluck

Dinner and Worship

7-9 PM Shekinah

Word Empower-

ment

7 PM Choir Prac-

tice

7 PM Trustees

Meeting

4-6 PM Sheki-

nah

Choir

18 19 20 21 21 23 24 8 AM Informal Worship

9 AM Sunday School

9:15 AM St. Paul’s

10 AM Fellowship & Coffee

Time

10:30 AM Traditional Wor-

ship - Capital Funds Sun-

day

10:30 AM The Flame Wor-

ship

12 Noon-2:30 PM Sheki-

nah Ministries

7 PM NA

7 PM Chimes

Practice

6 - 7:30 PM Trinity

Wednesday Potluck

Dinner and Worship

7-9 PM Shekinah

Word Empower-

ment

7 PM Choir Prac-

tice

4-6 PM Sheki-

nah

Choir

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 8 AM Informal Worship

9 AM Sunday School

9:15 AM St. Paul’s

10 AM Fellowship & Coffee

Time

10:30 AM Traditional Worship

10:30 AM The Flame Worship

12 Noon-2:30 PM Shekinah

Ministries

7 PM NA

7 PM Chimes

Practice

6 - 7:30 PM Trinity

Wednesday Potluck

Dinner and Worship

7-9 PM Shekinah

Word Empower-

ment

7 PM Choir Prac-

tice

4-6 PM Sheki-

nah

Choir

Calvary Events — JANUARY 2015

Youth Lock-In at Calvary - December 28 - 29 - Nerf Gun Battle

Ask Custodian Mike Gurtizen about the darts all over the church!

Thank You from Your Church Staff …

Dear Calvary Church friends,

Thank you so much for the Christmas gift. Your love is deeply appreciated. May God's love,

joy and peace fill your lives during the New Year.

Love, Roland Garvin

Dear Calvary family,

Thank you so much for the generous Christmas gift. Your kindness is much appreciated. The

choir and I are honored to help you in praising our God.

I wish all of you a blessed New Year.

In His love,

Nancy

Many “Thanks” to Mr. Lee Kunkel and our Calvary UMC family for the cash gift for Christmas. We

continue to move forward with an awesome identity and vision for ministry. We are making a difference

and there is more to come.

Thank you all for your friendship and leadership as God grows our impact in our communities. You

are a blessing to us as you are to each other.

The Brossman Family

Thank you so much for the generous Christmas gift. I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and wish all

of you a blessed New Year.

Sharon Cohen

Thank you very much for the Christmas gift. I certainly appreciate your generosity. May each of you

have a healthy, happy, and blessed New Year.

Mike Gurtizen