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Calvary United Methodist Church24362 W. Third Street PO BOX 224 Grand Rapids, OH 43522 Telephone: 419-832-4305

Pastor Scott Carman Pastor Travis Montgomery Pastor Mike Kelley Pastor JT Bean 419-574-2048 419-356-6705 419-575-5134 815-621-1289

OPEN HEARTS, OPEN MINDS, OPEN DOORSCalvary United Methodist Church, through prayer and GOD'S grace, will listen and respond to the needs of all people to

create a better future in the name of our Lord, and Savior, JESUS CHRIST.

Worship Service and Sunday School 9:00am

June Birthstone: Pearl June Flower: Rose

“A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife’s quarreling is a continual dripping of rain. House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.” Proverbs 19:13-14

Disrespectful and disobedient children, and a nagging, contentious spouse (whether husband or wife), are painful. Home should be a place of sanctuary, support, respect, and love … but when children are foolish and a spouse is quarrelsome, home becomes a place of grief and pain.

It’s interesting that this proverb tells us that we inherit material wealth from our earthly fathers, but we receive a wise and prudent spouse as a gift from the Lord.

“Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.” Proverbs 19:15

I hope you don’t get tired of the book of Proverbs repeating itself on various subjects and themes. Repetition is essential to the process of disciplined learning (musar), and that is why certain subjects come up again and again in Proverbs.

This verse is a repetition of the warning against laziness. Lazy people have adopted a foolish strategy for living, and it will lead to their self-destruction. This is true whether the setting is farm, field, factory, fellowship, or family. Diligent work is necessary for the life to which the Lord calls us, especially so since The Fall in Genesis 3. If you don’t work diligently and wisely, things will gradually deteriorate.

The problem is that everyone wants, but not everyone works. That is the message in this proverb. Lazy people would rather sleep than work.

You don’t get the marriage you want, you get the marriage you work for.

You don’t get the career you want, you get the career you work for.

You don’t get the physical fitness you want, you get the fitness you work for.

You don’t the spiritual maturity you want, you get the maturity you work for.

Want ethic vs work ethic is a serious problem in our society. There is a great deal in the 21st century social environment that stimulates and encourages wanting, but not nearly enough that consistently stimulates and motivates working.

Even within the Christian community there is strong resistance to the reality that disciplined effort and diligent work are necessary for spiritual growth. This is surprising given how clear scripture is regarding the necessity for disciplined effort.

God has created a universe of cause-and-effect where diligent work is a core discipline. Work is how stuff gets made, problems get solved, things get fixed, and goals are achieved. Work is what makes things work. That is God’s design.

Want Ethic v. Work EthicBy: Tim Kight

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JUNE BIRTHDAYS

2 Charlotte Bisher 4 Bernadette Caris 4 Edith Punches 7 Jeremy Meussling 7 Sandee Simpson 8 Alison Ferow 8 Dee Leady10 Chase Ferow10 Mark Schultz11 Brody Frost14 Owen Heyman15 Charlotte Millsaps15 Grace Millsaps16 Drew Baus17 Stacie Graber17 Dakota Keifer18 Nate Fatzinger18 Laura Heyman19 Kayla Burg20 Adam Schmidbauer21 Nila O'Brien24 Dusten Brown28 Aiden Meeker29 Brandon Corpus29 Nathan Corpus30 Peggy Meeker

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES

2 Paul & Kathy Carbaugh 3 Mike & Cindy Fatzinger 4 Tracy & Cassie Punches 6 Tyler & Kayla Burg 8 Paul & Alison Ferow21 Dan & Lisa Wensink25 Lance & Katie Dasher30 Fred & Pat Trippe30 Mike & Jenelle Kelley

This   is  the  beginning  of  a  poem  about  how  father’s  were  made  by  Erma  Bombeck.   I   love  the  image  this  paints  us.  As  a  father  there  is  nothing  better  than  seeing  the  smiling  faces  of  my  children.  Both  of  my  kids  were  daddy’s  kids.  First  my  son  when  he  was  growing  up  wanted  to  do  everything  that  I  did.  Then  as  he  got  older  wanted  to  do  his  own  thing  but  wanted  me  to  do  it  with  him.  

My  daughter  Alexys   is  still  a  daddy’s  girl.   I  don’t  care  how  tough  you  are  as  a  man  when  your  daughter  snuggles  up  to  you  it   is  over.   I  melt!  My  kids   look  up  to  me.  Being  a  Father  is  not  something  to  take  lightly.  For  me  it  causes  sleepless  nights.  When  my  daughter  sleeps  over  at  a  friend’s  house  or  another  family  member’s  house  I  sleep  light  a  baby.  When  she  is  home  sleep  is  minimal.   I  still  often  wake  up  and  go  into  her  room  and  check  on  her.  

As  a  father  I  play  many  roles.  We  share  these  same  roles  with  our  Heavenly  Father.  He  is  the  example  of  what  a  Father  should  be.  One  of  those  roles  I  have  to  my  kids   is  protector.  That’s  why  I  can’t  sleep.   It   is  my  job  to  keep  my  child  safe.  Our  Heavenly  Father  does  the  same  for  us.  “Yeah  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  death  I  will  fear  no  evil,  for  you  are  with  me.  Your  rod  and  staff  comfort  me.”  (Psalm  23)

We  are  also  providers.  Fathers  find  joy   in  giving  to  their  children.  That's  because  a  chief  role  of  fatherhood  is  to  provide.  Jesus  used  this  reality  to  explain  the  goodness  of  God  when  He  said,  "If  you,  then,  though  you  are  evil,  know  how  to  give  good  gifts  to  your  children,  how  much  more  will  your  Father  in  heaven  give  good  gifts  to  those  who  ask  him!"  (Matthew  7:11).

Corrector.  Children  don't   like  discipline,  but   it  fosters  security  knowing  Mom  and  Dad  love  them  enough  to  correct  bad  behavior.  Of  course,  we  don’t  figure  this  out  until  we  are  adults,  but   it   is  true.  Good  parents  mirror  the  fatherhood  of  God  when  they  administer  the  short-­‐term  pain  of  discipline  to  shape  a  child's   long-­‐term  character.  As  the  Bible  says,  "The  Lord  disciplines  those  he  loves,  and  he  punishes  everyone  he  accepts  as  a  son"  (Hebrews  12:6).

The  most   important  role   is  to   love.  As  a  parent,  you've  probably  received  a  small  taste  of  how  God  feels  as  "our  Father   in  heaven."  When  parents   look  into  the  face  of  their  newborn  baby,  they  know  they  will   love  the  child  no  matter  what.  That's  exactly  how  God  feels  about  us.  Our  God  loves  us.   Is  proud  when  we  do  good.  As  a  parent  you  know  how  He  feels.  When  your  child  spends  time  with  you,  walks  over  and  wraps  their  arms  around  you  in   love.  That   is  how  our  God  feels  when  we  take  the  time  to  spend  with  Him.  We  know  how  He  feels  when  we  get   it  right.  Reflect  on  that  as  we  go  about  our  busy  days.  Make  time  for  the  Father.  He  will  make  time  for  you.

              -­‐Pastor  Scott  Carman

                                                 FATHER

When  the  good  Lord  was  creating  Father’s,  he  started  with  a  tall   frame.  And  a  female  angel  nearby  said,  "What  kind  of  Father   is  that?  If  you're  going  to  make  children  so  close  to  the  ground,  why  have  you  put  Fathers  up  so  high?  He  won't  be  able  to  shoot  marbles  without  kneeling,  tuck  a  child   in  bed  without  bending,  or  even  kiss  a  child  without  a   lot  of  stooping."  And  God  smiled  and  said,  "Yes,  but   if   I  make  him  child-­‐size,  who  would  children  have  to   look  up  to?"

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Thanks to the following people for helping with our

worship services in May!

Ushers and GreetersBob Bachman

Mark CarisMike Caris

Sharon CarterTom Gordon

Sondra HarperTracy Punches

Sandee SimpsonFred Trippe

AcolytesMason Bachman

Miranda BachmanDane Fatzinger

MessagesPastor Scott Carman

Pastor Travis Montgomery

Youth LiturgistJacob CarisPaige Estep

Children's BagMason Bachman

Debbie ArchamboZaya

Altar Flowers

Power PointRick & Heather Bachman

Website CoordinatorMitchell Bachman

Church News AssistantsPatti BisherDonna Box

May Minutes

2 9:00 am Worship Service

9 9:00 am Worship Service

13 6:30 pm Trustee Mtg.-Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm Ad. Council Mtg.-Fellowship Hall

16 9:00 am Worship Service-Mother's Day

23 9:00 am Worship Service

30 9:00 am Worship Service 26 9:00 am Worship Service

May 9, 2019

Pastor Scott opened with prayer. Secretary's minutes were read and approved. Treasurer's report was presented. Cassie noted that our total cash assets are down $3700 since January of this year. Patti Bisher moved to accept the report. Pam Davis seconded, motion carried.

Trustees reported that the parking lot reseal cost is $988. June 9 will be a church yard work day. There is a need to begin a capital expense fund canvas for the church roof. We are still obtaining bids for the project.

Mitchell Bachman is in charge of the church website. Cassie Punches moved to purchase a laptop for him in the amount of $125 to allow him to continue to keep our website up to date. Patti Bisher seconded, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned.

Pamela Davis, Secretary

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May Joys... k Sara Caris graduated in the Top 10 in the Honors College at the University of Akron!k It was nice to see all the Prom pictures of our church kids!k Sally Materni thanks everyone for their Prayers and Well-Wishes following her surgery!k Mike Caris is thankful for our Prayer Shawl Ministry!k Congratulations to Kirsten and Nathan Pence, who were recently married!k Donna thanks everyone for the Birthday wishes!k Bob and Darla are thankful for their Church Family!k Mitchell, Miranda and Reagan had very successful spring sports seasons!k Congratulations to our Graduates!

We Lift Our Hearts in Prayer...

Prayers Requests for: Bill Bowser, who has cancer Shawn Simpson's Mother Fred and Pat Trippe Edith and Grant Punches, who have vision issues Tim Rice, who is battling cancer Ida Stott Darla Garmenn Robin (Estep) Boysel, who is undergoing treatment for cancer Carrie Engelbrecht, who is battling cancer Ken Donbach, who is being treated for a detached retina Dick and Helen Dyke, who are both in Heritage Rehab. Center Sondra Harper's Cousin, Cathy The Froman Family Brian Burchett, who was in Toledo Hospital Ray Roberts, who recently had a biopsy Boots Graf, who is in the nursing home Carol Funk Wright Adam Lewis, who is traveling to Hawaii for a summer internship Sara Caris, who is traveling to Europe Lydia Archambo, who is studying Religion in Italy this summer Sally Materni, who recently had surgery Prayers for our Farmers

We extend our Deepest Sympathy to the family of Bobby Froman. Bobby passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

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Saturday June 15th 9a.m.

Calvary Fellowship Hall

Our Prayer Shawl Ministry group meets on the third Saturday of each month in the fellowship hall. There is no prior knitting or crocheting experience necessary, so all are welcome to join us! We have many shawls, blankets and pockets available in the church Narthex. If you know of someone who could benefit from this special ministry, please let us know! If you have questions or would like to pick up one of our creations during the week, feel free to contact Jody Donsbach (419-376-1893) or Sharon Carter (419-832-5332).

This is my command. Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your

God is with you wherever you go. -Joshua 1:9

Marker-ed Difference

Here’s another question I never saw myself asking as a parent, “Uh, what are you doing to your sister’s face?” McKenzie had a bold black marker in her hand and had just finished marking a sideways “V” on Eowyn’s cheek. “I’m making her into a kitty cat, Dad!” She replied with joy. “Well, if that the case, it’s going to take more than a marker,” I thought… Oh how wrong I was.

Mckenzie drew six lines in total on Eowyn’s cheeks, representing whiskers, and nothing more. For the rest of our time at home, she was a normal little girl with marker on her face. When we took her to the elementary school, cat-themed concert that night there was no Eowyn… there was only cat.

There were cat-kids everywhere. Some had full masks. Others had their faces fully painted. Most had a variation of Ewoyn’s markings… no matter. They were all fully feline. An adult looked at the mayhem, looked at me and said with some horror, “It’s like none of these kids are medicated!” The number of times one kid snuck up on another, pounced, then yelled “MEOW!” only inches away from the other kid’s face was countless. Some formed meowing packs, roaming aimlessly down hallways like alley-cats. Others found obstacles to jump off of and one was over in the corner, licking his “paws” and fixing another kid’s hair.

Too far.

All of this over marker and face paint? 6 lines of marker and a room full of children… children no more.

I have found that there are times when putting on a different “face” is a requirement to being a good leader. It’s the soldier whose fear causes him to want to run. He puts on a face of courage for his brothers. It’s the single mother whose loneliness threatens to undo the kind of home she wants to make for her children. She puts on a face of contentment for her youngsters. It’s the business owner who knows that market forces could threaten the jobs of his employees. He puts on a face of optimism for his staff.

It’s not a matter of being fake. It’s a matter of people intentionally living into who they know they need to be for the benefit of others. If you show me a leader who wears his anger on his sleeve, who’s constantly negative, or who cannot control his fear… then I will show you a man who’s leadership will soon end.

I’ve found that the more a person lives into who they want to be, the more they are transformed into that very thing. Furthermore, surround yourself with people who want to live into something greater than they currently are, and you’ll find yourself transforming far more quickly than you even thought possible.

Be transformed. Live into who you want to be. Surround yourself with others like you, but leave the marker and face paint at home. The world has enough cats.

Pastor Travis Montgomery