WELCOME

We welcome our visitors and guests at Calvary.  Your presence is a Blessing to us.   Please introduce yourself and kindly sign our guest register. Have a blessed week in the Lord.

Saturday Worship Service - Starts at 5:30 p.m.- Contemporary. Child-care will be provided.

Information Class - contact  Pastor David Weeks if you are interested in attending one of his Information Classes about Calvary - our beliefs and practices.  Exciting times are here - come see what it is all about!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

We welcome Pastor Roger Nuerge (Chaplain for Concordia Home Ministries) who is leading us in worship this morning (July 5th).

This summer's VBS is set for July 6-10^th.  Come and explore Gadget's Garage, where kids ages 3-10 learn that God's Always Doing Great Exciting Things.  Register early and receive a FREE CD of all of the music from Gadget's Garage and many favorites from previous years.  Volunteers are still needed.  See Laura Schumm for more information.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church located on the corner of Sixth and Clay Streets in Sharpsburg have voted to disband and will have a commemorative service on Sunday, July 5^th at 2:00 p.m. in the church. The Rev. Dr. Arnold E. Kromphardt will be the guest preacher. Please join us for this special service and the reception to follow in the educational building.

Sanctuary Rededication  -  We will celebrate on Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19 as we rededicate our sanctuary to the glory of God. New and old officers will be installed and we will give thanks to God for all that is going on in and through Calvary. Praise the Lord!

Reserving Meeting Space - First of all, thank you for all that you do to serve the Lord and His people at Calvary in all of your missions and ministry. Your service is vital to our growth in Christ.  Secondly, we have a growing challenge as to where and when people can meet. We are running out of space and this is a good challenge for us to face. I know you need to meet with others serving the Lord with you and you need the space to do so. Help us help you. Please send Kathy Hoener hoener5@windstream.net your needs for meeting space. Times and dates and about how many people meet with you.  An example would be - "Laura Schumm and I need the fellowship hall every Tuesday afternoon from 4:30-5:30"  This information would then be passed along to a committee who could then determine how all of these requests can be met in the space we have here at Calvary.   Thank you for your help and partnership in ministry!

Volunteers needed to become involved as service workers.  There is a need for additional ushers, greeters, and readers.  These jobs do not require any meetings, just your attendance at worship.  Please let Pastor or Bob Kemper know if you are willing to help.

Thank you!  Jack and Donna Petrosky would like to thank you for all the prayers, get well cards and meals received during Jack’s recent surgery.

Longaberger Consultant  -  I'm just writing to let you know that I signed up over the weekend to be a Longaberger Consultant so I can work while still being able to stay home with Collin. Please pass the word to anyone who would be interested. They can give me a call at 412-496-8146 for a website they could shop on or with any questions they may have.  Thank you, Sara Hackwelder (member 8:30 service)

Emergency Personnel Appreciation Night, Sunday, July 19^th at 7:30 p.m. at 1^st United Methodist Church. This will be an evening of musical fun, ice cream and thanks for the Emergency Personnel who serve our community. A free will offering will be taken to support the Emergency Personnel units.

Baby Bottle campaign in support of Crossroads Pregnancy Services in Monroeville has started. The bottles are available in the narthex for you to pick up and to put your extra change in. The campaign will run till the end of July.  Thank you for your support of this ministry in helping to save the lives of the unborn babies.  Jeremiah 1:5..."Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.  Before you were born I set you apart."

Prayer Shawl Ministry is a new mission/service ministry getting started at Calvary.  Because there are so many people in need of prayer and because we want to do more than just say we are praying for them, we are starting this ministry so that we are able to offer tangible evidence to those for whom we pray.  The shawls can be wither knitted or crocheted.  If you are interested in getting involved, please speak to Ruth Greer, 412-372-3315, ragreer@comcast.net . 

Attention all crafters -It is not too early to be thinking about crafts for the craft fair in November.  Last year we had too few items and many interested customers looking or more.  If we can get some ideas and work together to get things made, we can change that. I would like to set up some craft nights to get us started.  Be thinking of ideas, and watch for further information.  Please contact me with ideas you may have. Thank you. Kathy Hoener  724-327-9170 or hoener5@windstream.net

Friends of Pioneer - Thank-you to those of you who have been adding supplies to the Pioneer bin.  All the children at Camp will truly appreciate your efforts as they enjoy that special camping experience.  Please continue to shop and donate, as you wish.  I am going to be making a project that uses small cans, but I need ones with no 'lips'.  If you can help out, please see me.  Deb

The Rockettes from New York City's Radio City Music Hall will be performing in Pittsburgh to "kick-off" the 2009 Christmas season. Calvary has group tickets reserved for the first Sunday in Advent: November 29^th at 3:30 p.m.  The price is $60.50 per ticket.  The performance is five months away, but the tickets are already going fast.  Check out the bulletin and June's Communicator for information on how you can get yours.  Laura Schumm

You can participate in our CHURCH BEAUTIFICATION project. The decorative tiles around our cross are available to purchase “in memory or honor of” a loved one for the cost of $120 per tile. THERE IS NOW NO LIMIT OF TILES A FAMILY CAN PURCHASE. This cost covers the tiles, installation, and a commemorative plaque to be placed in the back of the sanctuary at some future time.

Box Tops for Education With your help, the school has received about $750 through the Box Tops for Education Program this year.  Thank you so much. You can keep saving on your butterfly sheets.  If you need a new collection sheet, see Laura Schumm.  Thank you.

Rest assured our future has been and always will be in God’s hands. He knows what is best for His people. SMALL GROUP/LIFE MINISTRY will be more and more important to strengthening our faith in Christ and caring for the people around us as this future unfolds. Train to lead a Life Group and plan to join one sooner than later. You will be blessed in the process. Do it today. See Bob Kemper or Pastor for more details. 

Interested in a women's Bible study or just want to chat? Join Calvary's new E-Group, "The Calvary Crowd".  This is a forum that is great for staying in touch and sharing with a group of friends that you don't have to go out in the cold to attend! Drop Jamie Thiem a note at ourtrustinhim@verizon.net and you will receive an invitation to join. You will need a Yahoo account, or need to set one up for access. Instructions to do so are easy and will be sent to you. Hope to 'see' you there!

Women’s Bible Study is held on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Bring your Bible, and get ready to get into God’s Word. All women are invited.

Giving Plus Program – Thrivent Financial’s Giving Plus Program is an excellent way to make a donation to Calvary Early Learning Center or the Sonshine Kitchen and have it matched $1 for every $2 donated. The program is available to all benefit members of Thrivent 16 years and older. Donations up to $600 to two different eligible organizations will be matched and can be made each year. A Giving Plus Form needs to accompany your check. Forms are available from Ruth Greer for Calvary Early Learning Center and Barb Stuffer for the Sonshine Kitchen. Any questions, please speak to Ruth Greer at (412) 372-3315.

  Weekly Calendar –  July 5 to July 12, 2009

Prayer Requests

The Ill and Suffering and Recovering and New Ministries:                                     

Hilda Heyn                                                               Julia Casper – back problems

Lorri Nixon – blood disorder                                    Donna Petrosky – Heart valve

Kathy Dunn’s parents                                               Ruth Masengill – recovering

Mary Ann – Cancer                                                   Harry Yagel – anemia

Norman Risker – ill health                                        Bonnie – cancer

Marilyn Yagel- back & eye issues                             George Anthony         

Laura Liberatore and family                                    Don Bornemann

Gina Holecko – cancer                                             Larry Mann – cancer

Barb Stuffer and the Sonshine Kitchen                    Emily – cancer

Sue Anthony – kidney transplant                             Laura Schumm’s mom

Susan Cotyk – thyroid cancer                                  Sandy Meyer – cancer

Bruce Neuman - Infection                                        Cindy – cancer

Audrey Palmer – heart condition                             Michell Callaway                    

Derek –brain virus                                                    Charlie Christman

Brian Anthony- kidney rejection                               Bob Luniewski

Lyle Harris – colon cancer                                        Jayme Kuhns – breast cancer

Theresa Sangermano – liver cancer                        Gavin Schmiege

Kathy Schafer – breast cancer                                 Luise Renner – cancer

Patty – Congestive heart failure                               Marie Mounce – cancer

Sunny Carney – liver & bone cancer                        Tammy – needs kidney

Danny – brain cancer                                                            

Pete Yurisinec – lung problems                                Daryl Risher – broke knee cap

Debbie Petrosky – lymphoma                                   Denni Grassel

Burn victim                                                               Art Fellers – cancer

David Leeuw – Burkett’s lymphoma                         Sue Kemper – Eye pain

Rob Skaritka – upcoming surgery                            Len Frauen – surgery

Jason Gault                                                              Dave Werner – Blood disorder

Nikki Denniker – leukemia                                       Vivian Quinn - kidney disease

Katie Seachrist - leukemia

Joy Cook - cancer

 (If you placed a name on the Prayer request list and the status of that person has changed,

       please call the church office at (724) 327-2898.)

Pray for our military members: Eric Hall, William Menhart, Dan Tauche, Stevan, Army SSgt. Fletcher Whittenberg – Carol Rehkopf’s brother-in-law (Afghanistan), Lance Corporal Vincent Massella (USMC), Private Garrett Pardoe (USMC), Major Benjamin McBride (US Army Reserve).   Remember to thank any military personnel you see; buy them a cup of coffee or any act that shows your appreciation. 

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