October, 2012

OCTOBER E-Chronicle 2012   October Calendar    (September Financial Statement NOT available yet)  The Experience     OWL   BOARD of GOVERNANCE August 29, 2012   Present: Sarah Anderson, Barbara Adams, Darlene Goldhammer, Jeff Jensen, Lee Strom, Pastor Lu Werth, Elder Hank Blank   President Barbara Adams opened with a devotion based on Hebrews 10:39 titled, "It's Not Supposed to Be This Way." Those who shrink back from the current circumstances may say, "I cannot do this; my life will never change; I never have the confidence I need." Sometimes we can be surprised by those thoughts. Is there a time when doubt convinces you that feeling that way is "normal?" We have an enemy who encourages us to give up. We need to take a stand and stop listening when our minds tell us, "it's not supposed to be this way." God tells us things can change. Many scriptures tell us all things are possible to those who believe. We can choose to believe God's promises more than our doubts and fears. We have to live like the promises are true. It's a moment-by-moment decision to let His promises rule in our hearts. All present spent time in prayer following the devotion. Minutes from the previous meeting were confirmed by email. There was no Elders'report. The Care Ministry Committee has sent 10 cards during the month of August and is working on obtaining addresses. The Beautification Committee is compiling suggestions on ways to improve the appearance of the sanctuary. The Publicity Committee reported that Calvary could not participate in the Zucchini Festival because of scheduling conflicts. Lee Strom agreed to provide a copy of our constitution for Pastor Smith along with the call documents; he will also provide a copy for approval by the District President to be delivered by Barbara Adams. The board spent a lengthy amount of time working on the Call Documents for Pastor Kelly Smith. We wanted to be sure he received a complete picture of Calvary. Along with the documents, he and his wife will receive an invitation to visit our church. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Goldhammer BoG Secretary Prayers   Thanksgiving For Maria Mitchell's great doctor's report; Gisela Binder passed her drivers test   Peace in the World President Obama and our country's leadership - For our soldiers in Afghanistan: Justin Higgins, Frank Mitchell II; for those who are overseas Thomas Caspersen; for those in the Reserves- Jonathan Ellis; Talitha Benz, now stationed in Arizona   For our Staff Fred Brauer; Margie Luehrs; Chrystle Vincent; Traci McClain; Christina Grace; Bethany Chhom; Ellen Hackerd; Kristi Morlock; Mike Souza; Doug Henry; Kim Heggins; Blenda Schultz; Michelle Michael; Sherrie Akre; Carol Liston; Cecilia Guerra; Cindy Suppus; Lydiana Sanchez; Holly Contier; Pastor Lu   For Guidance Prayers for wisdom and guidance for Pastor Kelly Smith, that the Lord leads him to follow His will as he makes a decision   Peace and Comfort For the family of Adolph Stafne (Service at 10am Monday at St. Peter); For the family of Laurence Houtzel (Uncle of Carol Liston); For the family of Jeryl Owen (Michael Ghiselli's brother-in-law); Dean Balk family (Memorial Service here on Nov. 17)     Cancer Patients Richard Cole; Melody Saldate; Pat Brown; Evelyn Asker   Healing Briana De La Mater (CLS parent); Brian Jones (Jan Curler's son-in-law); Rosalie Ellis; Mabel Stafne; John Ohanesian; Flynn Family   Expectant mothers Jacqulyn Riley; Grace Ramos- due Oct.; Becky (Saldate) Banke- due Dec.; Melissa McCartney- due January; Youn Mitchell- due Feb.   Unemployed and underemployed Jerrie Moyer     (Please email churchsecretary@calvaryslz.org or call the church office 278-2555 to update your prayer requests. Requests will be removed after 3 weeks unless otherwise informed, Thank you) THIS & THAT A BIG THANK YOU to Debbie Perry, Kevin, Joyce & Lee Strom~  the Parish Hall looks great!!  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  You are invited to join in a Bible discussion group.  We meet on Sundays at 10:15am.  We are looking at 12 books of the Old Testament including Psalms, Proverbs, Esther, Song of Solomon plus some of the minor Prophets. What we do is read an assigned number of Psalms/chapters during the week and then get together on Sunday mornings to discuss. Some just listen....some talk....but we all get something new each week.    ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  Sunday School  10:15am in the Calvary Club Room.  Hope to see your kids there!!  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  Adult Choir Led by Carol Liston, we meet at 8am on Sunday mornings. 1st Performance, Sunday, Oct. 7 at 9am NO Practice on Oct. 14   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  Fall Craft Fair  Oct. 6 @ 10am-4pm Oct. 7 @ 11am-3:30pm   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  DINING FOR DOLLAR$ (Calvary Lutheran School fundraiser) Tues. October 23 RIGATONI'S ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  SECRET SISTER GATHERING  The next Secret Sister gathering is going to be a luncheon on Sun. Oct. 21 right after bible study, around 11:00 A.M. If you would like to help by making sandwiches or salads Please contact Cindy Schultz ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Men's Bible/Breakfast Menu for 10/3/12 (6-7am Parish Hall) Eggs Galore, Cheese & Ham Tidbits Melt on Kaiser Roll, Apple Up-side Down Tart, Fruit, Coffee/OJ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ REMINDER Fellowship gathering for our church/school friends this Sunday, Sept. 30 immediately following the service... "It's all in the bag!" (a "bagged" lunch will be provided) Bring a dessert to share (desserts may be dropped off that morning in the kitchen   between 8-9am)   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Tune in to The Intersection of Church & State, airing on the Fox Business Channel as paid programming on Sunday, September 30. This Lutheran Hour Ministries production's show time   is 2 p.m. Pacific. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CLS Rummage Sale October 20 9am-3pm (more details to come)       Gift cards Available Weekdays in the office and Sunday after church    ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~        Church Contacts  Pastor Luther Werth:  lwerth@calvaryslz.org  Elders Hank Blank, Gerry Luehrs, Dave Mueller, Bill Sandau, Dave Schultz:  elders@calvaryslz.org BoG Barbara Adams, Sarah Anderson, Darlene Goldhammer, Jeff Jensen, Lee Strom:  bog@calvaryslz.org Accountant/Office Admin. Lydiana Sanchez:  admin@calvaryslz.org Church Secretary Holly Contier:  churchsecretary@calvaryslz.org