May 2015 Newsletter - Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church

MT CALVARY CONNECTION
Visit our website: www.mtcalvarylutheranchurch.org
Email: MCLC.Wamego@gmail.com
MAY 2015
NEW BIBLE STUDY
OPPORTUNITY
FOR MEN
Once again the
LWML is coordinating the Mt. Calvary delivery of
Meals on Wheels
for the month of
June. Volunteer s
are needed for two
routes, all in town.
A calendar for sign
up is on the Information Desk.
Volunteers
may
sign up for any days you wish (i.e. Monday-Friday or every Wednesday, etc.). It
only takes about a half hour. If you have
any questions, contact Carolyn Stutzman
at 456-9333 or 456-3746
We are laborers together with God.
1 Cor.3:9
GROWING UP
in the Word
OUT
with the Gospel
TOGETHER
in Christ
Rev. Jim Mayes
Ken Roberts will be starting a men’s
bible study group. This will be a time to
study God’s word and to have some fellowship.
The first get together will be Tuesday
May 5th at 6AM at the church. The
group will meet every two weeks. A
room has not been chosen yet, it depends how many show up, so just look
for us in the new addition.
We will be focusing on a video series
“That the World May Know.” There will
be a 15-30 minute video then discussion
to follow.
Please come even if you need to leave
early to head to work.
Paul White, DCE
Alice Stohs
Secretary
Wamego High School, May 17
Rock Creek High School, May 16
Michelle Wahl
Jacy Christine Johnston
Rebecca Wahl
Onaga High School, May 16
Katelynn Carmen Kolterman
Mt. Calvary
Lutheran Church
17535 Say Road
Wamego, KS
66547
785-456-2444
 Kevin Zerbe will graduate from Hutchinson Community College May 8th with a degree
in Farm & Ranch Management.
 Lane Lindhorst, will graduate from Kansas State University May 16 with a Business
Administration degree
 Casey Roberts is graduating from Concordia University, Seward, NE on May 9th with
a degree in Theology & Christian Education Leadership, with an emphasis in Youth.
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MCLC CONNECTION
Prayer to be simultaneously
read throughout the nation at
Noon (EDT) May 7th
Hear “The Lutheran Hour” message with Rev. Gregory
Seltz on the following local stations each Sunday…
Station
K208FE
WIBW
KCLY
XM Radio
City
Topeka
Topeka
Clay Center
Nation wide
Frequency
89.5FM
580AM
100.9FM
#170
Time
9:00am
7:30am
7:30am
12:00pm
May 3—"You Can Live a Meaningful Life"
A life that is meaningful is one that is connected to Jesus. (John 15:1-8)
May 10—"Relentless Compassion"
God's love excludes no one. (Acts 10:34-38)
May 17—"Without a Fight or a Prayer"
Jesus prays for us because He knows we are vulnerable
and need protection from a world that seeks to steal us
away from God. (John 17:11-19)
May 24—"Power Connection"
Pentecost is a day to celebrate God's gift of the Holy
Spirit as Counselor and Comforter, sent by Jesus to
bless you! (John 15:26-27, 16:14-15)
May 31—"Enough Is Enough"
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Ken
Klaus God shows grace to sinners but His patience has
its limits. (2 Peter 3:9-10)
Heavenly Father,
We come to You in the Name that is above
every name—Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Our hearts cry out to You. Knowing that
You are a prayer-answering, faithful God—
the One we trust in times like these—we ask that You
renew our spirits, revive our churches, and heal our land.
We repent of our sins and ask for Your grace and power
to save us. Hear our cry, oh God, and pour out Your
Spirit upon us that we may walk in obedience to Your
Word. We are desperate for Your tender mercies. We are
broken and humbled before You.
Forgive us, and in the power of Your great love, lift us
up to live in Your righteousness.
We pray for our beloved nation. May we repent and return to You and be a light to the nations. And we pray
for our leaders and ask that You give them wisdom and
faith to follow You.
Preserve and protect us, for You are our refuge and only
hope. Deliver us from all fears except to fear You, and
may we courageously stand in the Truth that sets us free.
We pray with expectant faith and grateful hearts.
In Jesus’ name, our Savior.
Amen.
– 2015 National Prayer by Dr. Jack Graham
Are you ready to express your
faith in an exciting, new way?
THRIVENT FINANCIAL AND
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
TEAM UP!
Plans are in the works for a build
THIS YEAR in the St. George area!
Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity helps
families achieve greater economic independence
through the building of decent, simple, affordable
homes. Building these homes is more than just
boards and blocks. It is sweat and smiles, borne of
hard work and expressions of faith. There are many
ways you can help … and they’re not all swinging
hammers. Find out more by talking with Dave Mack
or Thomas vonSeggern at 785-537-7969 and learn
about
this
great
opportunity.
Visit
www.thriventbuilds.com for program information.
Email: mtcalvry@wamego.net
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
SERVICE TO BE HELD AT
MT CALVARY ~ MAY 7
The 64th annual National Day of Prayer, May 7,
2015, will have profound significance for our
country. It is an unprecedented opportunity to see
the Lord’s healing and renewing power made
manifest as citizens humbly come before His throne.
The theme for 2015 is Lord, Hear Our
Cry, emphasizing the need for individuals,
corporately and individually, to place their faith in
the unfailing character of their Creator, who is
sovereign over all governments, authorities, and
men. To further highlight the theme, I Kings 8:28
was chosen as the Scripture for this year: “Hear the
cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in
your presence this day.”
For the May 7th observances, Dr. Jack Graham, the
2015 Honorary Chairman, wrote a special prayer to
be simultaneously read throughout the nation at
noon (EDT). This recitation will create a huge
wave of prayer, flowing from one coast to the other,
illustrating the unity of God’s people and
acknowledging
His
dominion
over
the
circumstances facing us. Millions of people will
gather to pray at thousands of events.
Pastor Mayes will lead a community National Day
of Prayer service at Mt Calvary on May 7 at 7:15
p.m. Please make plans to attend and take this
opportunity to invite others to come with you to this
important event.
At this crucial time for our nation, we can do
nothing more important than pray. Thank you in
advance for making this spiritual discipline a
personal priority and
for encouraging others
to incorporate prayer in
their lives. We look
forward to seeing the
Lord’s hand move
across our land in
exciting
ways
in
response
to
our
petitions!
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LWML CORNER
2015 LWML Officers
President: Melissa Gier
Secretary: Carolyn Stutzman
V-Pres: Nadine Stueve
Treasurer: JeriLee Richter
DATES TO REMEMBER…
 May 7, 1:30p.m. LWML Executive Boar d
Planning Meeting—Fellowship Hall
 May 14, 7:00p.m.—LWML Meeting
Theme: Raising Christian Children
Topic Leader is Carol Brase.
Hostess is Nyla Zerbe
GIFTS FROM THE HEART...
Cereal
Spaghetti Sauce
Hamburger Helper, etc.
Peanut Butter
Tuna, canned chicken
Canned Fruit
Frozen Meats
Jelly
FABRIC KITS—
LWML’s Lutheran World Relief project for this year
will be “fabric kits”. Please help us collect the
following items for each kit:
 2 spools of matching or neutral-colored general
purpose thread, 250 or 300 yards per spool
 2 pieces of cotton or cotton-blend fabric (NO knits
or 100% polyester
2 1/2 yards of 60” width, or
3 yards of 44/45” width, or
4 yards of 36” width
NOTE: There should be no stains or holes
Place your donations in the LWML corner of the
Fellowship Hall. Thank You!
Serve the Lord with gladness!
Psalm 100:2
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE
May 24, 7:00p.m.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 22-26, 2015
Visit the website for more Information
www.mtcalvarylutheranchurch.org
CHURCH
COUNCIL
President
Mr. Jeff Hoffman
456-8934
hoffman@wamego.net
Vice President
Mr. Trevor Jensen
565-2455
tnj4578@yahoo.com
Recording Secretary
Mrs. Kelley Brummett
456-8349
brummettck@hotmail.com
Treasurer
Miss JeriLee Richter
341-1647
richter.jl@hotmail.com
CYM
(chair.) Charla Adcock
Angie Matthews
Colby Brummett
Josh Hahn
Krista Hahn
Chris Blevins
Lyndsey Blevins
Megan Propst
Ryan Propst
Bridgette Rankin
Brian Rankin
Communication
(Chair) Don Coleman
Roxie Peterson
Amanda Jantz
Kristin Cottam
Annie Wolfe
Elders
(chair.) Curtis Thompson
BOARD MEMBERS
Adult Education
(chair.) Margieanne Bosse
Paul White
Andrea White
Nick Adcock
Chris Blevins
Lanny Bosse
Pat Burns
Ian Ensley
Carl Griese
Joshua Hahn
Jamie Klein
Jody McDiffett
Elders (cont)
Brian Rankin
Jack Steel
Thomas von Seggern
Evangelism
(chair) Linda Highland
Stewardship
Pastor Mayes
Trevor Jensen
Trustee
(chair.) Brad Jones
Chris Blevins
Gordon Stohs
Tim Winter
Kirk Zerbe
Paul Zillmann
Sharon Jensen
Teresa Purkeypile
Family Life Education
(chair.) Debbie Hoffman
Lynda Rosander
Wendy von Seggern
Joshua Hahn
Angie Jones
VOLUNTEER TO
MOW THE CHURCH
GROUNDS
Fellowship
(chair.)
Prudence Fager
Finance
(chair.) _____________
Incorporation
(chair.) Wendy vonSeggern
Missions
(chair.) Ken Roberts
Bob Tackett
Please see the sign-up sheet
posted on the
Information Desk