This document provides information about upcoming events at Calvary Lutheran Church, including Advent services, a Christmas cantata, community meals, and a ladies luncheon. It also includes updates on the church website and stewardship canvass. Various groups and committees provide reports. The calendar lists events from November 30 to December 7, including worship services, Sunday school, and meetings.

1. Welcome to Calvary
“But of that day and hour no one
knows, not even the angels in
heaven, nor the Son, but only the
Father. Take heed, watch and
pray; for you do not know when
the time is.”
Mark 13:32-33
November 30, 2014
First 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!

3. Chancel Flowers

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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! ****

8. 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.

9. TODAY! TODAY!
(For everyone – old and young, families and singles)
Sunday – November 30
Beginning at 12:30 pm
Fellowship Hall
Make your own Advent wreath using fresh greens.
Receive an Advent devotional booklet.
Sing carols.
Hear Christmas stories.
Sign-up sheet on the kiosk.
Lunch will be provided.
All materials supplied.

10. Ladies Holiday Luncheon
(All Church Groups)
DATE: December 6, 2014
TIME: 11:30AM
PLACE: Fellowship Hall, Calvary Lutheran Church
R.S.V.P. , this is a catered event!
TICKET PRICE: $13.00
Catered by Elegant Eats
We would like to make children in need happy so they can have a Merry
Christmas. Donations will be collected for charity at the Ladies
Luncheon. Fellowship, fun, and a great cause!
To purchase tickets or make a donation, contact
Pat Tomko #740-775-6778
Luncheon Chairpersons: Bea Beeks, Helen Schneider, Pat Tomko

11. We extend our Christian Sympathy to friends and family
of Beth Cooley who died November 20th, 2014. May God
comfort them in their loss, and ease their hearts with
hope in Christ’s promises of resurrection and reunion.
Helen Snyder expresses heartfelt thanks to all who
prayed for Beth Cooley during her two year battle with
ovarian cancer.

12. 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!

13. 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.

14. 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

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

19. *REMINDER*
Our church calendar is online at www.CLC-C.Org
Midweek Advent Worship
Wednesday December 3, 2014
12PM Worship, 1PM Meal
6PM Meal, 7PM 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. DATE EVENT TIME
Sunday November 30
First Sunday of Advent
Worship Services 8:15AM & 10:45AM
Sunday School 9:30AM
Evangelism and Witness Class 9:30AM
Advent Wreath Workshop 12:30PM
Monday December 1
Tuesday December 2 Worship & Music Meeting 5:45PM
Wednesday December 3 Ross Co. Ministerial Assoc. 9:00AM
Advent Worship 12:00PM, Meal 1:00PM
Advent Meal 6:00PM, Worship 7:00PM
Choir Practice 7:00PM
Thursday December 4
Friday December 5
Saturday December 6 Ladies Luncheon 11:30AM
Sunday December 7 Worship Services 8:15AM & 10:45AM
Sunday School 9:30AM
Intergenerational Sunday School 9:30AM
Community Meal 12:30PM-2:30PM

21. FREE COMMUNITY MEAL
Calvary Lutheran Church
74 West Main Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
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. A BIG Thank You to
all who helped
decorate the church
the Friday after
Thanksgiving. Many
hands made short
work of it and the
church looks great!
Check out our web
site for some action
shots.
www.clc-c.org

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. Prayer List
Pray for comfort and healing for:
Bea Breeden Teressa Smith
Melvin & Sondra Young Ted Fickisen
Jeff O’Millian
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 Cunningham Family, Eleanor

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