Document 6556546

The Season after Pentecost
October 12, 2014
Calvary Lutheran Church, 108 Eastman St., Cranford NJ 07016-2122
Phone (908) 276-2418
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
e-mail office@calvarycranford.com our website http://www.calvarycranford.com
Jesus welcomed everyone; that is our aim, too.
Whether you’re here for the first time or the
thousandth, we count ourselves blessed by your
presence. If you are visiting with us today, welcome,
and please fill out one of the yellow “Welcome Friend”
visitor forms located in the pew rack and place it in the
offering plate.
CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION
For all 8th and 9th graders and their
parents will be held today 5-7pm in Fellowship Hall.
We’ll be sharing a meal together and learning more
about this year’s program.
FINANCIAL UPDATE: As of the end of August 2014,
Calvary Church’s operating income = $196,138; with
expense = $209,391 – a shortfall of $13,253.
Dedicated giving = $6,074 and is not included in the
$196,138 income. For 2013 YTD August, Calvary
Church’s operating income = $191,276 with expenses
of $238,325 – a shortfall of $47,048 without any
dedicated giving program. Clearly a more favorable
position in 2014 and ALL should be congratulated! Let
us continue our faithful stewardship. Stewardship is
giving thanks and responding to God’s generosity by
sharing a portion of what we have been richly blessed
with!
QUARTERLY GIVING STATEMENTS are now
available for pick up in the Narthex. Thank you for
your continued support of Calvary's ministries. Your
financial commitment allows us to faithfully serve our
community and be a witness to God's love in world.
CROSS CURRENTS is available in the lobby. If you
haven’t gotten your copy, pick one up in the lobby
today!
Pastoral Prayers, Joys & Concerns
 Leo Gerdung is at Overlook Hospital waiting for
transfer to rehab.
 A memorial service for Fred Kaiser will be held on
Thursday, October 16 at 1:15pm. The service will
be followed by burial in the Memorial Garden.
Everyone is invited for coffee and cake in
Fellowship Hall after the service.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets at 7:30pm
the first non-holiday Monday of each month in the
parish center at St. Helen’s Church in Westfield. The
group is for those caring for chronically ill or elderly
loved ones. Questions - Call Marilyn Ryan 908-2321214.
The 40th Cranford CROP WALK will
be held on Sunday, October 19.
The 3-mile walk to raise funds for
Church World Service, will start at
2:00 pm at the Methodist Church
located at Walnut and Lincoln Avenues. Sponsor
envelopes are available in the narthex. If you are
unable to walk, please consider sponsoring a walker
whose envelopes will be in the narthex. For more
information please contact Robin Marko at 908-7890379 or rdmarko@verizon.net.
MUSIC MINISTRY AT CALVARY Calvary’s music
ministry needs you! We have so many openings in
both our singing and hand bell choirs. Let music help
to ease the stress and provide a unique insight into
your spiritual life at Calvary.
Calvary Choir: Rehearsals are planned for the 1st and
3rd Wednesdays of each month from 7:30-8:30 pm and
between worship services on Sunday mornings from
9:30-10:15 am.
Bell Choir: Rehearsals are planned for the 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays of each month from 6:30-7:30pm.
Try something new this year! Consider being a part of
Calvary’s music ministry. Can’t commit to the whole
year? Then consider joining us seasonally!
This morning we continue using the Narrative
Lectionary. To help deepen your understanding of
each Sunday’s text we will provide daily scripture
readings for the coming week. Follow the story of
how Joshua took Jericho after Moses’ death. See
how God led the Israelites during this time.
Sunday, Joshua 24:1-15
Joshua Renews the Covenant
Monday, 1 Samuel 1:1-28
Samuel’s Birth and Dedication
Tuesday, 1 Samuel 3:1-18
Samuel’s Calling and Prophecies
Wednesday, 1 Samuel 7:3-15
Samuel as Judge
Thursday, 1 Samuel 8:1-22
Israel Demands a King
Friday, 1 Samuel 9:27 – 10:8
Saul Anointing as King
Saturday, 1 Samuel 16:1-13
David Anointed as King
RESET 10.14 What is Reset 10.14? Reset 10.14
is a training-playing-praying event on October 19,
2014. This is a highly participatory leadership event
for youth grades 6-12 and adults who live and work
with young people – pastors, parents, youth ministry
leaders, confirmation teachers, etc. At Reset 10.14
we will: worship, sing, play games, share a meal
and explore with young people God's active
presence in their lives and worlds:October 19, 2014
@ St. Paul Lutheran Church, East Windsor Cost: $10 Event and dinner: 2:30 PM
Larry Olson Concert: 6:15 PM
Event info: www.facebook.com/Reset.NJ.Synod
Speak to Lynda Pullis if interested in attending.
RISE UP TOGETHER, ELCA YOUTH GATHERING
July 15-19, 2015 ~ Detroit, MI
Every three years, youth and adults of the ELCA
immerse themselves in faith formation, worship,
study, fellowship, service, and play at the ELCA
Youth Gathering. Youth will engage with their ELCA
peers from around the world who share a common
faith in Christ, energizing their faith and helping
them discover their call to serve the world – locally
and globally. Information packets for families
with Youth in Grades 8-12 are available in the
Narthex. Be sure to visit
http://www.elca.org/YouthGathering and
https://facebook.com/youthgathering for more
information about this event.
THOSE SERVING TODAY
8:30 am
Asst. Min.
Anne Dawson
Comm. Asst. Chris Wendel
Ushers
G. Fernstrom
Alan Olsen (C)
Dennis Statue
Theresa Statue
Acolyte
Desiree Santos
Altar Guild Glenda Huff
10:30 a.m.
Chuck Sherrick
Kathleen Jacinto
Ginger Johnson
Steve Johnson
Doug Nordstrom(C)
Chuck Sherrick
Eric Pastore
Glenda Huff
THIS WEEK AT CALVARY
Sun 10/12 Joshua Renews the Covenant
8:30 am
Worship/Holy Communion
9:30 am
Sunday School
9:30-10:15 Choir Rehearsal
10:30am
Worship/Holy Communion
5:00 pm
Confirmation Orientation
Mon 10/13
9:30am
Church Office Closed
(Columbus Day)
11:00am
Caring Committee Meeting
Tues 10/14
7:30pm
Church Council meeting
Wed 10/15
6:30-7:30pmHand Bell Choir Rehearsal
7:30-8:30pmChoir Rehearsal
Thurs 10/16
1:15 pm
Fred Kaiser Memorial Service
Fri 10/17
1:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study
Sun 10/19 David and Bathseba
8:30 am
Worship/Holy Communion
9:30 am
Sunday School
10:30am
Worship/Holy Communion
1:30 pm
40th Cranford CROPWalk
5:00-7:00pmConfirmation Class
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAYS
8:30am~Worship/Holy Communion
9:30 am ~ Sunday School/Coffee
Fellowship
10:30 am ~ Worship/Holy Communion
THURSDAYS
1:15pm~Worship/Holy Communion