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Announcements 12 07-2014
1. Welcome to Calvary
As it is written in the Prophets:
"Behold, I send My messenger
before Your face, Who will
prepare Your way before You."
"The voice of one crying in the
wilderness: 'Prepare the way of
the LORD; Make His paths
straight.' " Mark 1:1-3
December 07, 2014
Second Sunday of Advent
2. Log on to www.clc-c.org
to connect to Calvary’s
Website.
Have you checked out the website?
Lots of information, news and photos!
4. Southern Ohio Synod
Lay School of Theology
FOR INSTRUCTION
THAT GOES BEYOND SUNDAY SCHOOL
FOR THE-PERSON-IN-THE-PEW
Lay School is a school for all who sit in the pew
during Sunday morning worship-- you, the ones next
to you, the ones around you—as well as already
certified Lay Worship Leaders.
2015 Winter Spring
NEW course at Chillicothe:
“Early Christian Traditions: the Birth of Christianity”
Dates: February 21, March 14,
April 18, May 16, 2015
Check our website for full
details: www.clc-c.org
5. Calvary’s Website
We need your input and feedback!
Let us know what needs to be put on the
website and let us know what you think. The
content will only be as good as you make it.
Text (740) 675-CLCC (2522)] or
email CLCCvolunteer@gmail.com to
volunteer or with information to post on the
website or for information that needs
corrected.
6. STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
The Stewardship Canvass is nearing completion for 2015. The
Stewardship Committee would like to thank those people who helped
with the canvass by calling upon members of the church. They
contributed their time and talent to support their church. These
members are:
Bob Austin Tom Breeden Bill Knoles
Jean Michelson Linda Mohr Mike Northrup
Margie Planton Ken Tomko Jeff Webb
Don Weber Sue Wise
Please join us in thanking them for their service when you see them.
If anyone has not yet submitted their Estimated Giving Card, there is still
time to fill one out and submit it.
Stewardship Committee
7. Offering Envelopes
Please check your church mailbox for your
new 2015 offering envelopes. If you do not
receive any and would like some, please
contact Larry Lieske at
larry.lieske64@gmail.com or # 775-7750
8. CHRISTMAS CANTATA
***On Sunday, December 14 our Calvary
family will come together for one worship
service at 9:30 a.m. for our Choir’s
presentation of a Christmas Cantata.
Sunday School will follow at 10:45.
Plan to rejoice together as we welcome
Emmanuel into our hearts! ****
9. Church Service Group Update: Calvary Caring Hands & Hearts
Calvary Caring Hands & Hearts service group
will not meet in December due to conflicting
schedules with existing holiday events.
Meetings will resume in January. Look for
further updates. Thank you.
10. Great Seal Band
Christmas Concert
Calvary Lutheran Church
Saturday December 13, 2014 at 7:00PM
Come enjoy many Christmas holiday classics such as
the Halleluiah Chorus, the Nutcracker, and much
more! Plan to come early, seats fill up fast.
Open to the public. Everyone is welcome!
11. Advent Wreaths
Thirty families came out for this revival of an old
Calvary Tradition. A huge "Thank You" to Charlotte
Spahr, Janis Lane, Jaqui Patterson, Brenda
Segelhorst and all who helped
make this a
success!! We
hope to make this
traditional an
annual event!!
Check out the
Website for more
pictures at:
www.clc-c.org
12. Community Life Update, Ride-Share Program
Need a ride to church or church events? The Community Life Team is
here to help you connect with someone from the congregation who is
able to help you with your transportation needs. In consideration of our
volunteer coordinators & drivers, please make your transportation
arrangement requests as far in advance as possible.
Contact: Janis Lane 998-2778
Sue Wise 775-7954
or Larry Lieske 775-7750
*Reminder, this Ride-Share program is limited to Worship Services and
Events at Calvary Lutheran Church. Thank you.
13. The Intergenerational Sunday School and the
youth are adopting a family for Christmas from
the Salvation Army. If you are interested in
contributing, please put donations in the
offering marked "Gifts for Family" Thank you.
Questions, Contact Karla Hanson, #701-2683
khanson22@live.com
14. Ring Those Bells!
Calvary will again be ringing a bell for Salvation Army and
adopting a needy family for Christmas.
Bell Ringing will be Saturday, December 13 at Kroger on North
Bridge Street, Calvary youth will be involved but welcome adults
as well. A sign-up sheet is on the youth message board (rear
hallway across from the coat rack). If you have been a bell ringer
before you know how much fun it is! Hours will be from 10 a.m.
until 7 p.m. Shifts are one hour. If interested or if you have
questions, contact Karla Hanson #701-2683, Steve Dardinger
#772-6342 or Buzz Knoles #663-4494.
15. DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER?
WWW.KROGERCOMMUNITYREWARDS.COM
If you register your Kroger Plus card Kroger donates a
percentage of your purchases to the organization of
your choice (Calvary Lutheran Church). There is no
cost to you! There are step by step instructions on
how to sign up in the bulletin and on our website,
www.clc-c.org
Calvary Lutheran Number = 91844
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18. THANK YOU!
To everyone that helped decorate the
church for Advent. It looks wonderful.
Check out our Website
for more pictures.
www.clc-c.org
19. *REMINDER*
Our church calendar is online at www.CLC-C.Org
Midweek Advent Worship
Wednesday December 17, 2014
12PM Worship, 1PM Meal
6PM Meal, 7PM Worship
Blue Christmas
Sunday December 21, 2014
2 PM
Wednesday December 10, 2014
12PM Worship, 1PM Meal
6PM Meal, 7PM Worship
Christmas Eve Services
7:00PM Worship
11:00PM Worship
20. This Week At Calvary
DATE EVENT TIME
Sunday December 7
Second Sunday of Advent
Worship Services 8:15AM & 10:45AM
Sunday School 9:30AM
Intergenerational Sunday School 9:30AM
Community Meal 12:30PM-2:30PM
Monday December 8
Tuesday December 9 Executive Council 5:30PM
Wednesday December 10 Advent Worship 12:00PM, Meal 1:00PM
Advent Meal 6:00PM, Worship 7:00PM
Choir Practice 7:00PM
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13 Lay Theology 9:00AM-4:00PM
Great Seal Band Concert 7:00PM
Sunday December 14
Third Sunday of Advent
Christmas Cantata
Worship Service,ONE SERVICE, Cantata 9:30AM
Sunday School 10:45AM
Calvary Kid’s Club, Zoo Lights @Zoo 3:30PM
Church calendar can be found on-line at: www.clc-c.org
21. FREE COMMUNITY MEAL
Calvary Lutheran Church
74 West Main Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
TODAY TODAY
Our next Calvary Free Community Meal will be
Sunday December 7th, from 12:30PM-2:30PM.
We will be serving a Turkey Dinner to those in need in our
community. Congregation and friends are welcome to attend!
If you would like to volunteer to assist with our community meal or have a food item to
donate, you can contact Brenda Dardinger at 701-0404 or Karol Specht at 703-0087.
22. Video – Sound - Projector
If anyone is interested in helping with the
sound board, videoing the sermons or
creating/running the projector
announcements please contact Steve
Dardinger. There is currently a very limited
number of people who know how to do
these things and when they are not here it
won’t get done. We need some help!
Training will be given to those interested as
requested.
23. Reminder – Don’t Forget
Your Name Tag
Not everyone remembers your name. We encourage
everyone to wear their name tags. It helps not only
our visitors, but all of us to put a name to a face.
There are cords to use as lanyards on top of the
mailboxes. Help yourself.
24. Prayer List
Pray for comfort and healing for:
Bea Breeden Carol Hertler Teressa Smith
Melvin & Sondra Young Ted Fickisen
Barb Rasmussen Carolyn Ault Dick Hatch
Gina Chapman (daughter of Dave & Shirley Riley)
Geneva Deacon (submitted by Joan May)
Gary Haslop (submitted by Ted Fickisen)
Verletta Hertzog (mother of Julie Ries)
Family and Friends of Beth Cooley (niece of Helen Snyder)
Prayer Family for the Week:
The Veintimilla Family: Susan, Miguel, Andreya
25. Jeff and Lorie O’Millian
1416 Grandview Drive
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
26. From the Church Office
(740) 773-1044
calvarysec@horizonview.net
Office Hours are:
Secretary…….Monday – Wednesday 9 am to 3 pm
Thursday 8 am to 2 pm
Pastor…………Tuesday – Friday 9 am to noon
The Office will be closed Dec. 24th and 25th and Dec. 31st and Jan. 1st