Calvary Crossings - Calvary Lutheran

Calvary Crossings
Join us on
THE BRIDGE
May 2016
to New Life in Ministry
Mission Statement: GATHERED to worship, TRANSFORMED by Christ, SENT out to serve.
Vision Statement: Jesus calls us to GROW as disciples, to GIVE generously, and to SERVE others every day.
Calvary Lutheran
Church, ELCA
2508 Washington Ave. SE
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1893 · Fax (218) 444-5894
calvary@calvarybemidji.org
www.calvarybemidji.org
Senior Pastor
Rev. Genelle Netland
revnetland@calvarybemidji.org
Associate Pastor
Rev. Andrew Ronnevik
revronnevik@calvarybemidji.org
Associate Pastor of Youth and Family
Rev. Nate Bendorf
revbendorf@calvarybemidji.org
Seminary Intern
Vicar Anne Meredith-Will
awill@calvarybemidji.org
Children’s Ministry Director
Joan Meulebroeck
joan@calvarybemidji.org
Worship and Music Minister
Shar Paquette
spaquette@calvarybemidji.org
Church Administrator
Polly Merhar
pmerhar@calvarybemidji.org
Administrative Assistant
Erin Lundin
elundin@calvarybemidji.org
Custodians
Russ Sletten, Gene Bright, CJ Merhar
Preschool Teachers
Wanda Roff
Diana Stokes
Amanda Renbarger
Melissa Williams
Preschool Support Staff
Marlene Sletten
Tonia Eglinton
Jacky Sampson
Barb Gray
Jennifer Berg
Tina Garrison
Jessica Gunning
Property Improvement: PROGRESS!
There are many projects that are part of the 2016 Property Improvement Phase 1 project. Hopefully
you have seen the activity already! Acoustic panels are mounted on the walls in the Fellowship Hall on
freshly painted walls. The platform has been installed for the music area of the chancel and the east
side alcove has a new wall and a fresh coat of paint. By the first of May the Fellowship Hall woodwork
will be cleaned and freshly oiled. And after that the hanging acoustic baffles will be installed.
On Sunday, June 5 join us for a Calvary-focused Faith in Action Day. As on every FIA day we will have
8:15 AM worship as usual. At the 9:30 AM worship we will ceremonially move the worship space from
the sanctuary to the temporary location in the Fellowship Hall. Then we will have a commissioning and
send everyone out to put their faith into action right here at Calvary. The biggest project of the day will
be cleaning out the sanctuary with the biggest task removing and storing all of the pews! Many hands
make light work! We will top off the morning with a Calvary picnic lunch. Watch the e-news, Facebook
page and the June newsletter for more details about this special day.
The sanctuary renovations begin in earnest on Monday, June 6. Wood will be cleaned and oiled and
rock vacuumed; the burlap will become a painted, sheetrock wall; new sound and lights will be installed
high up on the ceiling; flooring will be installed; and pews will be upholstered. There will be tasks that
need volunteers throughout the project period. Call the office and let Polly know if you are interested in
being called to help. Another way you can help is to apply for a Thrivent Action Team grant to support
the project. Contact Polly to help formulate your grant request. Continued on page 2...
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A council report is
available on the website
and in the church library.
June newsletter deadline:
8 AM, May 19, 2016.
Please e-mail submissions to
communications@calvarybemidji.org
May be edited as space requires.
T H I S
I S S U E
Enter the Bible............................... 2
Baptismal Festival......................... 2
Property Improvement cont’d........ 2
Vicar Anne Graduates................... 2
Thank You..................................... 2
Calvary Houses Americorps.......... 2
New Member Events..................... 2
Everyday Missionary..................... 3
The Bridge..................................... 3
Monthly Mission Partner................ 4
Financial Report............................ 4
Thrivent Members Give................. 4
Adult Ministries.............................. 5
Health and Wellness...................... 5
Congregational Milestones............ 5
Youth Ministries............................. 6
Preschool Updates........................ 6
Pathways Bible Camp................... 7
Bemidji Symphony Orchestra........ 7
Go 100 for Health.......................... 7
Worship Sponsors......................... 7
Church Council Contact................ 7
Calvary Alive.................................. 7
Birthdays....................................... 8
Monthly Service Group.................. 8
Calvary Calendar........................... 9
Volunteers Needed...................... 10
Faith in Action.............................. 10
Scholarship Opportunity.............. 10
Summer WorshipTimes............... 10
Summer Office Hours.................. 10
Annual Synod Assembly.............. 10