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Announcements

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Ministries Page 4

Praises Page 5

Groups & Features Page 6

Fundraisers, Birthdays & Anniversaries

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Calendar Page 8 & 9

Pastor: Cliff Schroeder

248-245-8155 voice or text

October &

November 2019

Newsletter

Holly Calvary UMC “A Life-Giving Church”

Connecting people to people and people to Jesus through

the gift of life-giving relationships.

Coach’s Corner: Forgiveness

Recently, I purchased a couple of books on Amazon. When my shipment arrived, the enclosed bill listed the cost of the books plus tax and a total for the entire order. Below this was a stamp of black ink that read “Paid in Full.” No strings attached, I was free to read my new books.

As we consider Christ’s payment of the penalty for our sins, we must recognize that it provides a ‘no strings attached’ freedom from sin, guilt, shame and Satan’s dominance. The debt of our sin is “Paid in Full.” Christ does not hold it against us and God the Father sees us as cleansed by the blood of the Son. The forgiveness is full and complete. God does not hold our sin nearby, ready to use it against us in order to control, manipulate, hold us hostage or force a relationship. The offering is a complete payment of the penalty for our sin. The acceptance of Christ’s payment is the choice of each person. The forgiveness received is complete and the relationship with God is made new.

As we consider our personal relationships in life, there are times where our relationships with persons have suffered due to wrongs they have committed against us. While we are often quick to express forgiveness, actually granting the forgiveness is sometimes a different story. We like to leave some strings attached. Sometimes we do this for protection; sometimes for control; and other times out of mere habit. Regardless of foundation, the result is a relationship that is never made new. Healing never reaches the place of restoring the fullness of the relationship. Trust and honesty vanish. Distance arises. The result is a relationship that isn’t.

Our relationship with God is built on the foundation of true forgiveness. It grants the means for the beautiful relationship we have with God. If our relationships with others are built upon this same principle, we shall be blessed with beautiful relationships with one another.

Blessings in Christ, Pastor Cliff

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Contact the office if you would like to serve.

Come join us as our friends and community come

together for this musical celebration.

Preparations are already underway to make this a

huge success. If you would like to get involved and

do not wish to be on stage please consider donating

a batch of cookies or a gallon of punch. Contact

Jan at (810) 513-5544 for more information.

THE PASTIES ARE COMING!

GIFT Circle will be making pasties on Saturday,

October 12th.

If you are on the pasty list, please see Barb Casey to verify your order. We ask that you mark your calendars to pick up your pasties on Saturday, starting at 10:00 am. You must make arrangements with Barb to have your pasties frozen or picked up on a different day. There is a waiting list, so if you don’t show up or make other arrangements, we will sell them to someone else!

Guests will arrive October 13th Sign Up in the hallway

11.17.19

December & January Combined

Issue

October 13th at 2pm Fenton United Methodist Church

The GIFT Circle is preparing 10 Thanksgiving food baskets for needy families in our community. If you know of someone who could use help this Thanksgiving, please contact the church office. If you are interested in providing items for the food baskets, please see the sign-up sheet in the

hallway. Please put your items in Calvary Hall behind the screen by Nov. 17th.

Broadway Blast

October 27 at 4pm

Mega Kids has partnered with Goodwill of Holly! During October and November, if you make a purchase and round-up to the nearest dollar, that money will be donated to the Mega Kids program. Please support our local Goodwill and help Mega Kids earn money to purchase food and supplies.

October 22 1 – 7 pm

One donation saves 3 lives!

Appointments Preferred Call 866-642-5663 or visit versiti.org

Walk Ins always welcome.

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November 3rd

Fun for the whole Family Wednesday, Octonber 30th from 4:30 – 7:00 pm

Wear your costume Games and Candy

Family Bingo with Prizes Crafts and Cookie Decorating

Pizza Dinner

Homework help room available 4:30-5pm Call 248.634.9711 for more information

Hand Crafted Gifts October 29th

Starts at 6:30 pm Preview items at 6pm

Free Admission and refreshments No reservations needed.

Holiday shopping in one evening! All donated handmade items are welcome.

If you have never come out and experienced this fun filled evening, you should. It will become an event you will look forward to each year.

Church members and friends are asked to contribute 10 dozen cookies or candy and bring them to the church on Friday, December 13th. The cookie walk will be held on Saturday at 9am. Come early and get a good place in line. Cookies are $10 a box. There will be various craft rooms open so you can shop too. Spaces are available to rent – contact Brenda Trimmer at 248-634-7613.

Frances Meier, wife of Rev. Duane Meir will be celebrating her 100th birthday on February 9th, 2020. The family is inviting you to join them at Sylvan Abbey United Methodist Church at 2817 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Florida, 33759 from 1 – 6pm. No gifts please but cards can be sent to Mary Ellen Gardner 2701 Regency Oaks Blvd #P512, Clearwater, FL 33759.

Best Regards from her daughters and families, Karen and Chuck Kinsley Mary Ellen & Fred Gardner Lois & Art Craft

Detroit Red Wings vs St. Louis Blues

5pm at Little Caesars Arena Tickets $44

Sign Up Sheet in Hall Deadline to Sign Up is October 13th

Celebrating Faith Night October 27th

October Greeters

6 – Jack & Carolyn Gmelich 13 – Dennis & Dawn Rogers 20 – Dennis & Debbie Reed 27 – Dale Metcalf & JoAnn Stevenson

November Greeters

3 – Kevin, Barb, Brianna & Marissa Nickels 10 – Julia Ford 17 – Brenda Trimmer & Linda Pittenger 24 – Barb Casey & Janet Shiel

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MINISTRIES

We had our Mega Kids fall kickoff on Sept. 18th! We had a great time singing, playing games and eating pizza. Starting Sept. 25th, we will begin studying the Old Testament, including creation, Adam & Eve, Noah, and Abraham and Isaac. October 30th will be our annual “Harvest Party”. Wear your costume and invite your friends! We will have fun games, great food and lots of candy. If you would like to donate candy, please see the sign-up sheet in the hallway. We are looking for more people to be substitutes. If you would be willing to help out when needed, please contact Barb Nickels at 248-904-6899. There will be no Mega Kids on Nov. 27th due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Tuesday mornings 11 am to Noon

Hour of Prayer ministry meets Tuesdays 11am to

noon. Praises to God, prayers of concern, celebrations, and other things the Holy Spirit lays

on our hearts are lifted up to God.

During October one area of prayer will be for faith during trials, as is stated in James 1:2a, 2c-3:

Consider it pure joy….whenever you face trials of

many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

During November one area of prayer will be for

grateful hearts as stated in Colossians 4:2 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”

Any written prayer request placed in the “Prayer Box” in the foyer will be prayed over and kept

confidential. Call Mary Jane Winohradsky if you

have any questions at 248-634-3839.

OF PRAYER

The prayer quilt ministry meets at 1PM on the third Monday of each month. All are welcome! No quilting experience needed. Donations of money, batting, embroidery thread and cotton or cotton polyester fabric in at least 1 ½ yard lengths are appreciated. If you have questions or suggestions please contact Mary Jane at 248-634-3839 or Julia at 248-634-9078

Open Monday 9am – 2 pm Tuesday 9 am – 2pm

Wednesday 9am – 2pm Thursday 9am – 2pm

Monday 10am

Steps 1-2-3

Thursday 10am

Big Book

Friday 6:30pm

Addiction & Recovery

Get 2 Get Too

Coming Soon –

Youth Group

Fall Kick Off

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PRAISES

On October 10th I am getting an award at both of my jobs. Mega Kids started up on September 18th and I am so glad they are back. Mike and I are playing music for them and we play at worship on Wednesday nights too. Come worship with us on Wednesdays at 6:30pm.

Jim Diegel

paper and hygiene products during our monthly ingathering. Our pantry in-gatherings are on the 4th Sunday of each month. Our next in-gatherings will be Oct. 27th and Nov. 24th . There are no income requirements to use the food pantry. If you are in need and would like to utilize the food pantry, please come Mon-Thurs from 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. Each person may come twice per month and receive two bags of food, plus one toilet paper, paper towel & detergent.

Thank you to everyone who helped with the summer

blood drives! Mega Kids made $1110 to support our

programs! We had many people who volunteered,

donated food, helped with set-up and clean-up and of

course, those who gave blood. We appreciate our

church family that is always there to lend a helping

hand.

Our food pantry is doing great! Thank you to those who donated non-perishable food items,

Thanks to all who participated in the September

Rummage Sale: buyers, contributors, advertisers, those who set up and tore down and those who gave time during the sale. The profit of about $1500 will be used by the UMW for church, local, state, national and international works.

Thank you to Jack Gmelich for helping change my tire in the dark. You made what would have been a very frustrating experience into a nice one. I really enjoyed our conversation. God Bless You! Heather Swantek

It is with heartfelt appreciation and warm thanks that we, the family of Martha Alexander,

wish to express to our Calvary UMC family how firmly we felt your love for our mother and us. Your generosity, the beautiful celebration of her life, cards, prayers, friendship, phone calls, wonderful dinner and especially the hugs will never be forgotten. We don’t know how we would have gotten through those sad days without you – all of you.

Sincere thanks, Shirley & Ron Brendel and family Jim & Cindy Alexander and family Bruce & Kim Alexander and family

Find these on our website at www.hollycalvary.org

Sermon Podcasts

Statement of Faith

Announcements

Church Calendar

Ministries & Groups

Kids & Youth

Newsletters

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and MORE

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GROUPS

FEATURES

All Holly Calvary men and friends are invited to come to our monthly meeting at Villagers Restaurant in Holly usually on the first Saturday of the month. Contact Ron Pease at 248-369-8022 for more information or questions. Next Meeting: November 2nd

The United Methodist Women met on August 26thwith 12 women in attendance. Future meetings will be held on October 7th and November 4th at the church at 1pm. Please prayerfully plan to join us. Upcoming dates to remember are: Craft & Service Auction – Oct. 29th Cookie Walk – Dec. 14th Please plan to support these endeavors so we can continue to do God’s work. God Bless!

Library Corner – by Judy Wood

The Passion of the Christ – A Biblical Guide- by Greg Laurie

I know it is not Easter time but I believe we should never forget what Jesus did on the cross. This book touched on the movie The Passion of the Christ, yet Laurie went on into the people and events leading up to the Crucifixion step by step. It is a very simple guide for understanding the importance and depth of Christ’s coming death and resurrection. Through the cross and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ we are heirs in Christ for those who choose to believe. Amen!

The Indispensable Holy Spirit– by N. A. Woychuk

This book is about the moving of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God the Father, God the Son and God the Spirit. I really liked the segment on not quenching the Holy Spirit. A believer brings sorrow to the Holy Spirit by acting contrary to all the fruits of the Spirit. In this book it entails all that the Holy Spirit is and how He works. Remember Jesus said in John “and I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.” God in Spirit form who is with us always. I challenge you to read this book and let me know if you liked it too.

2019

Holly Methodist Men- Saturday, October 5th

at 8 am

Love you brothers and sisters - enjoy these wonderful fall reads. Love, your sister in Christ – Judy Wood

Meets the 3rd Sunday

of the month after

Sunday School

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FUNDRAISERS

Help Raise Funds for Holly Calvary Ministries

Buy gift/shopping cards called SCRIP This fundraiser is an easy way to meet your needs

while earning funds for our church; approximately

$800 a year. If you have questions, or want to place

an order, see Ron Pease at the ‘scrip’ table in the

hallway on Sundays or call 248-369-8022.

Holly Calvary Church is part of the Kroger rewards program. By using your Kroger Plus card, a percentage of each purchase goes to our Mega Kids program, if you have selected us as the recipient. Our account number is 94660. If you have questions or need help contact Barb Nickels or Ellen Pease.

Kroger Rewards

Please save them and drop them into the blue

file pocket on the bulletin board in the hall.

Each one is worth 10 cents and they sure do add

up.

See Brenda Trimmer or Ellen Pease if you have

any questions.

We collect Box Tops for

Elementary Schools in Holly.

Direct your Dollars Help us earn $1,000.00.

Save your VG’s receipts!

Bring in your receipts and put them into the box in the hallway and VG’s will donate money to our Mega Kids program!

October November 2 Jeff H. Smith

5 Apple Boothe

7 Dortha Miller, Michelle Smith

9 Dick & Linda Pittenger

12 Sharron Reid, Robert Wright

13 Ron Pease

17 Marianne Nickels

20 Evie Gudith

22 Sue Telfer, Roland & Elena Miller

Praying you have a great day and that the year ahead is full of many blessings.

1 Kay Spence 3 Michael & Heather Swantek 4 Judy Wood 6 Sandy Smith, Kevin Tibbs and

Dennis & Dawn Rogers 12 Walt & Janet Jenks 15 Michael Swantek, 19 Camila Reeves 21 Douglas Hallett 22 Jamie Grant 24 Vickie Welter 25 Carroll Brophy 29 Gordon & Sue Rigoulot

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October 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

An Hour of Prayer Ministry

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bell Choir

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Chancel Choir

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

2 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MEGA Kids

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday Worship

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

3 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. - G.O.D. Big Book

10:00 AM

Broadway Blast Rehearsal

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

4 Office Closed AA - Addiction & Recovery

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

5 Holly Methodist Men's breakfast meeting

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

6 Holy Communion Firm Foundation Worship Service

9:30 AM

Sunday School

11:00 AM

7 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM A.A. Steps 1-2-3

10:00 AM

8 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM An Hour of Prayer Ministry

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bell Choir

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Chancel Choir

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

9 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MEGA Kids

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday Worship

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

10 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM A.A. - G.O.D. Big Book

10:00 AM

Broadway Blast Rehearsal

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

11 Office Closed G.I.F.T. Circle Pasty Set Up

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

AA - Addiction & Recovery

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

12 G.I.F.T. Circle Pasty Sale

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

13 Family Promise Week Baby Bottle Drive Ends Firm Foundation Worship Service

9:30 AM

Sunday School

11:00 AM

Annual Church Conference

2:00 PM

14 Columbus Day Family Promise Week Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. Steps 1-2-3

10:00 AM

Faith Pathways

6:30 PM

Trustees

7:00 PM

Worship Committee

7:30 PM

15 Family Promise Week Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

An Hour of Prayer Ministry

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bell Choir

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Chancel Choir

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

16 Family Promise Week Baby Bottle Drive Ends Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MEGA Kids

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday Worship

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

17 Family Promise Week Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. - G.O.D. Big Book

10:00 AM

Broadway Blast Rehearsal

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

18 Family Promise Week Office Closed AA - Addiction & Recovery

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

19 Family Promise Week

20 Newsletter articles due. Firm Foundation Worship Service

9:30 AM

Sunday School

11:00 AM

G.I.F.T. Circle (Growing In Faith Together)

12:15 PM

21 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. Steps 1-2-3

10:00 AM

Prayer Quilt Ministry

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

SPRC

7:00 PM

22 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

An Hour of Prayer Ministry

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Community-wide Blood Drive

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Bell Choir

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Chancel Choir

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

23 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MEGA Kids

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday Worship

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

24 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. - G.O.D. Big Book

10:00 AM

Broadway Blast Rehearsal

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

25 Office Closed AA - Addiction & Recovery

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

26 Broadway Blast Rehearsal

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

27 In-Gathering Sunday Firm Foundation Worship Service

9:30 AM

Sunday School

11:00 AM

Broadway Blast

4:00 PM

28 UMW Auction Set Up Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. Steps 1-2-3

10:00 AM

Stewardship Committee

7:00 PM

29 UMW Craft & Service Auction Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

An Hour of Prayer Ministry

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bell Choir

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

30 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MEGA Kids

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday

Worship

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

31 Halloween Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. - G.O.D. Big Book

10:00 AM

Address

Holly Calvary United Methodist Church 15010 North Holly Road Holly, Michigan 48442

Phone 248-634-9711 • Email hollycalvarychurch@gmail.com • Website hollycalvary.org

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November 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 All Saints' Day Office Closed AA - Addiction & Recovery

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

2 Holly Methodist Men's breakfast meeting

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Reserved

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

3 Daylight Saving Time Ends Holy Communion Firm Foundation Worship Service

9:30 AM

Sunday School

11:00 AM

4 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. Steps 1-2-3

10:00 AM

5 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

An Hour of Prayer Ministry

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

6 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MEGA Kids

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday Worship

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

7 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. - G.O.D. Big Book

10:00 AM

8 Office Closed AA - Addiction & Recovery

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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10 Firm Foundation Worship Service

9:30 AM

Sunday School

11:00 AM

11 Veteran's Day Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. Steps 1-2-3

10:00 AM

Faith Pathways

6:30 PM

Trustees

7:00 PM

Worship Committee

7:30 PM

12 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

An Hour of Prayer Ministry

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

13 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MEGA Kids

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday Worship

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

14 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. - G.O.D. Big Book

10:00 AM

15 Office Closed AA - Addiction & Recovery

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

16 Reserved

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

17 Newsletter articles due. Firm Foundation Worship Service

9:30 AM

Sunday School

11:00 AM

G.I.F.T. Circle (Growing In Faith Together)

12:15 PM

18 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. Steps 1-2-3

10:00 AM

Prayer Quilt Ministry

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

SPRC

7:00 PM

19 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

An Hour of Prayer Ministry

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

20 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM MEGA Kids

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday Worship

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

21 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. - G.O.D. Big Book

10:00 AM

22 Office Closed AA - Addiction & Recovery

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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24 In-Gathering Sunday Firm Foundation Worship Service

9:30 AM

Sunday School

11:00 AM

25 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. Steps 1-2-3

10:00 AM

Stewardship Committee

7:00 PM

26 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

An Hour of Prayer Ministry

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

27 Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MEGA Kids

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday Worship

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

28 Thanksgiving Food Pantry

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A.A. - G.O.D. Big Book

10:00 AM

29 Office Closed AA - Addiction & Recovery

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Nov. 3rd