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For the week ending Sunday, May 15, 2016 Volume 49 Number 20
The Calmeth News (USPS 555560). Published weekly, free of charge by Calvary United Methodist Church, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA
22202-2599. Periodicals paid at Arlington, VA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CALVARY UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA 22202.
Calvary United Methodist Church
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Our Mission: Through worship, education, service, and
fellowship, we'll share with all people Christ's message of faith, hope, and love.
What’s Going on at Calvary Tuesday, May 10
7:30pm—Trustee Meeting in Classroom 1 Wednesday, May 11
6:30pm—Wednesday Night Dinner— Shish Kabob ($7adult $5child) RSVP before NOON Wednesday to 703-892-5185
Thursday, May 12 4pm—Homework Club in Harris Hall 7pm—Adult Handbell Choir rehearsal in Memorial Hall 8pm—Chancel Choir rehearsal in Memorial Hall
Friday, May 13 7-9pm—Triple Threat
Sunday, May 15 8:30am—Worship with Holy Communion 9:30am—Children’s Choir in Memorial Hall 9:45am—Learning for All Ages (various locations) 10:30am—Chancel Choir rehearsal in Memorial Hall 11am—Worship 12:15pm—Coffee Hour 12:30pm—Young Adults go for lunch 1pm—Music Recital in the Sanctuary
Recital, Sunday, May 15 Come to the Sanctuary at 1pm Some of the talented musicians of Calvary are giving a recital on Sunday, May 15, at 1pm in the sanctuary. There will be a light lunch (free) served in the fellowship hall before the concert. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
Save the Date! Week of July 4! MAKE OUR MARK Church-wide Mission Trip This year, the week of July 2 - 8 has been designated CALVARY’S WEEK at SPY (Service Project Youth) located in Christiansburg, VA. Work is done by teams of youth and adults. Are you interested in more information? Please contact Beth at [email protected]. Calvary will Make Our Mark this summer and spend some time helping others.
Introducing Our New Missionary From Max Westmoreland, Chair, Missions Team Calvary is happy to announce a new initiative on the recommendation of the Missions Team. Calvary will undertake a Covenant Relationship with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church to “adopt” a Virginia Conference-supported international missionary. Our Missions Team has chosen to adopt Jacques (zhahk) Akasa (a-JEES-a) Umembudi (HU-mem-bu-DI). Jacques is a missionary of the GBoGM or the UMC assigned to the Wings of Caring Aviation Ministry in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. With over 26 years of flight experience, Jacques is a pilot-mechanic and program director of the Wings of Caring Aviation Ministry. He flies people and supplies to various missions in the region. Jacques explains the importance of his work this way: “When I fly missionaries, pastors and church leaders, we carry the Good News to where the Gospel is needed. When I fly doctors or medical teams, when I fly sick persons to the hospitals where their lives are saved...when I fly seminary or college professors to teach, I think I am doing God’s will. In some places, if we don’t fly in supplies like salt, soap or matches, there is no other way such supplies will get to the population. May of our mission stations depend on the Aviation Ministry for survival. Through aviation, children can get shots for immunization. It’s not just a means of transportation, but it is a whole ministry—the Gospel—that is preached in different ways.” The Missions Team will be in communication with Jacuqes and provide information on his mission successes during our covenant relationship. Please pray for the Lord to hold Jacques safe in his mission flights.
Celebration of Life ...of Evelyn Zeller On Saturday, May 7 friends and family gathered to celebrate the life of Evelyn Jean Thomson Zeller. Educated at Strayer Business College, Evelyn enjoyed a career working for the Pentagon and later as Executive Secretary for the United States Post Master General. Evelyn was a lifelong faithful member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Arlington, where she passionately devoted her love for music by participating in the Bell Choir. ...she was an avid and exceptional golfer and was a devoted member of the Army-Navy Country Club.
Calling All Graduates It’s Getting to be That Time of Year We want to celebrate with our graduates. If you have a graduate, please send us their information (and future plans if you wish) so that we can put it in an upcoming Calmeth and so that this community can pray for them and celebrate with them. Send information to [email protected].
Pentecost Will Be a Day of Celebrating On Sunday, May 15 there will be several things happening during worship (and afterward). Calvary will celebrate with several families who have attended, and joined the church but are now moving to new areas of the country and the world. The Children’s Choir will provide special music at 11am worship, and there will also be a baptism.
Poto Valentine Shutsha and
Jacques Akasa Umembudi
Learning For All Ages Sunday Morning
Children’s Sunday School Children meet in the Preschool building (the building behind the fellowship hall) on Sunday mornings. Contact Beth Posey at [email protected] for questions.
Classroom 1 Group at 9:45am The Classroom 1 Group will begin a new study on June 5. The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. There are a lot of transitions coming up so please feel free to join in even if you can't commit to the whole book. Also if you think of anyone who might be interested in this book or the group in general please spread the word. Here is description of the book from Amazon… C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce is a classic Christian allegorical tale about a bus ride from hell to heaven. An extraordinary meditation upon good and evil, grace and judgment, Lewis’s revolutionary idea in The Great Divorce is that the gates of Hell are locked from the inside. Using his extraordinary descriptive powers, Lewis’ The Great Divorce will change the way we think about good and evil. Walk-ins are always welcome!
The Adult Bible Study (Classroom 2 Group) at 9:45am Classroom 2 Group has started a study of the book of Genesis. Come Sunday morning and find out all that good things to learn about. For questions, please contact Rev. Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon at [email protected]. Walk-ins are always Welcome!
On-Line Book Group For the Love, by Jen Hatmaker, is the current on-line study. Each week, we read a chapter, have a discussion and reply on line. Contact Beth at [email protected]
UMW Bi-District Day Apart Loving the Other: a Program on Racial Justice What is Racism? Prejudice? Stereotyping? Join us for this “Day Apart” as we are led by Rev. Dr. Youtha Hardman-Cromwell in Biblical stories, discussions and reflections on Race in the context of our history, society, and faith. Men and teens are invited! PLEASE BRING: An object that you feel relates to your “cultural identity.” Saturday, May 21, from 9am (Registration) to 3:00pm at Annandale UMC, 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA. Register (due by May 15: $15 (includes light breakfast and lunch) to Brenda Romenius at [email protected], or send a check to Brenda Romenius, 413 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046: Payable to: “Alexandria District UMW” PLEASE also BRING: Items to assemble for Kits for incarcerated women of Fluvanna Correctional Facility. HYGIENE KITS: 1 individually wrapped Toothbrush, 1 tube of Toothpaste, no larger than 6 oz, 1 bottle of Shampoo, no larger than 15 oz, 1 bottle of moisture Lotion, no larger than 15 oz, 1 Deodorant Stick, no larger than 2.4 oz, no spray or roll-on. ADDITONAL ITEMS: Christmas / Hanukkah / Greeting cards for any occasion – no aluminum foil on card or envelope Stationery items – writing paper and envelopes of any size and envelopes either 6 ½” or 9 ½ “ long Forever postage stamps Wooden pencils (not sharpened)
Have something to post in Calmeth News? Deadline is THURSDAY 12 noon to submit your articles or announcements, please contact us by email: [email protected], or simply call the church office: (703) 892-5185. Due to limited space we can only publish a limited number of articles. Articles or announcements that are lengthy may be edited. Thank you for keeping our family and friends up-to-date.
Pastor: Matthew Smith [email protected] Min. Int.: Angelique Bradford [email protected] Church Admin.: Molly Sessions [email protected] Family Ministries: Beth Posey [email protected] Youth Ministries: Kathy Harrington [email protected] Financial Admin.: Barbara Harslem [email protected] Lay Leader: Keith Sessions [email protected] Music Director: Mickey Fuson [email protected] 8:30am Music Dir.: Wayne Kemp [email protected] Organist: Joseph Arkfeld [email protected] Custodian: Thuan Tran
Contributions to Calvary E-Giving is Safe and Secure If you missed church on a Sunday because of the weather, illness, or vacation you can be sure your offering is counted if you have signed up for E-Giving. Check it out! Through e-giving there is an option to give regularly or you can also give as a one-time guest. Thank you for supporting Calvary UMC.
Did you know... Communion Offering Supports Pastor’s Discretionary Fund This fund is used by Pastor Matthew for local (Arlington) relief needs. You can donate by placing a contribution in the baskets placed at the outer aisles as you return to your seat after receiving communion.
Stamp Out Hunger Saturday, May 14 The church office learned that on Saturday, May 14, you can leave a bag of non-perishable food donations next to your mailbox by 9am, and your Arlington letter carrier will deliver the food to AFAC, the Arlington Food Assistance Center. If you live in an apartment building or miss your letter carrier, donations can also be made at the North, South, Main, Shirlington, and Preston King post offices. AFAC's goal is to collect 35,000 pounds of food. Most needed items include low sodium canned soup, tuna, tomato products and beans and low sugar cereal. AFAC thanks the National Association of Letter Carriers and Arlington residents for helping to Stamp Out Hunger! For more information, go to www.afac.org or call 703-845-8486.
Organ Recital, Sunday, May 22 Joey Arkfeld, Calvary’s Organist, will be providing some exciting and special music . Details will be included in the Sunday bulletin and upcoming newsletters.
Calvary Serves A Meal Packaging Event Calvary has partnered with Outreach, Inc. to pack 12,000 meals in Harris Hall on Saturday, June 11, form 9am–noon. These meals will be sent to Haiti. We need at least 45 volunteers to pack the meals. The basic qualification is to be able to pour rice through a funnel into a plastic bag from a standing position. It is estimated that one person can pack 265 meals in an hour. Families are invited to participate with parents supervising their children. Please plan to arrive at 8:45am to be ready to start at 9am. Late arrivals can also participate. Please notify Marcia Grenell at [email protected] or telephone 703-521-3168 by June 3, 2016 that you will join us at the event.
Vacation Bible School Last Week in June Mark your calendars for the morning: Monday, June 27 through Friday, July 1 for Vacation Bible School. More information and a registration form are on the website, or you can contact Beth Posey at [email protected].
Prayer Corner This week we offer up prayers for all the students who are graduating, or preparing to graduate. May their lives be full and blessed in the sure knowledge of God’s love and grace.
For information about the prayer team, please contact the church office at [email protected] or 703-892-5185.
