Sunday, September 2, 2012

September, 2012


Calvary Lutheran Church & School
September E-Chronicle   2012 


The Experience


 

BOARD OF GOVERNANCE

July 12, 2012

 

Present: Barbara Adams, Darlene Goldhammer, Jeff Jensen, Dave Schultz representing Board of Elders

 

Barbara Adams opened with a devotion called, "Immediate Obedience," based on Jeremiah 7:23-26 and Proverbs 22:6. A child learns early in life to obey his parents because his parents care what happens to him. When his mom or dad tells him not to cross the street, it is for his protection. The Lord expects the same type of obedience from us because He really cares about each of us and actually KNOWS what dire consequences we will face if we do not listen and obey. The Lord wants to guide us and He wants us to listen and obey. To make that possible we need to pray without ceasing, spend time in the Word, seek wise counsel and listen. Prayer by all present followed the devotion.

 

Minutes from the June 21, 2012, meeting were confirmed by email.

 

Barbara discussed her previous meeting with Pastor Werth. She will call District to ask for additional training on our style of government. Dave Schultz stated the Board of Elders is studying potential Bible studies to be used in the near future. Two topics being considered are a parenting class and a refresher on what Lutherans believe.

 

Calvary is currently committed to following our 1983 Constitution in regard to voting for a new pastor because District did not complete the acceptance process for our newest submitted constitution.   Therefore, to vote at the next call meeting, you need to have read and understand the constitution and by-laws, be at least 18 years of age and be a member of our congregation.

 

A proposed grant application for a pre-school facility change will not be pursued further this year. Jeff Jensen will meet with heads of all committees and go over budget information relating to what they spent last year and what they expect to spend in the coming year.

 

We have three openings for Board of Governance candidates; please let Holly know in the office or a BoG member know if you wish to be considered.

 

Next BoG meeting will be August 9.

Congregational Meeting August 12 to review the budget.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Darlene Goldhammer,

BoG Secretary

 

 BOARD OF GOVERNANCE

August 9, 2012

 

Present: Barbara Adams, Jeff Jensen, Lee Strom, Darlene Goldhammer, Gerry Luehrs, Elder

 

Barbara Adams opened with a devotion based in part on Jeremiah 11:29, "the plans I have for you are plans for good and not for evil to give you a future and a hope." We need His direction in our lives, but when we feel most needy we often feel that direction is missing. There are many assurances in the Bible that He not only knows what we need but also knew when He chose us before the foundation of the world. He does not expect us to direct our own steps but to look to Him through the Word and prayer and to ask in faith believing. His direction is not always what we want or given in the way we expect, but He will not fail us. This is true on an individual basis and it is true for a congregation seeking a pastor. We followed with prayer by all.

 

Minutes from July 12, 2012, were confirmed by email.        

 

Jeff Jensen presented the proposed budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year and reviewed it in detail using hard numbers. The budget will be presented to the congregation on August 12 at our Voters' Assembly.

 

We are very concerned by the lack of candidates for the BoG Board. The two-year terms of Lee Strom, Jeff Jensen and Darlene Goldhammer expire at the end of August. One person has indicated an interest in serving on the board, but we need additional members to step forward. Please pray about whether the Lord is directing you to take that step.

 

Elder Gerry Luehrs reported we are waiting on information from one of our pastoral candidates who recently experienced a death in the family. He stated the Board of Elders would propose that we continue with one service for the immediate future with one contemporary service per month. Gerry presented several reasons for the proposed change. One service provides a chance for fellowship with the entire congregation; it requires less worker power each Sunday; it makes scheduling the Partners in Worship Sundays much easier.   The congregation will be given an opportunity to vote on the matter.

 

Barbara will meet with Pastor Werth on Friday morning. BoG hopes to meet with District next week.

 

Tentatively scheduled meeting Wed., Aug. 29 at 6:00pm

Respectfully submitted

Darlene Goldhammer, BoG Secretary

 

 

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

August 12, 2012

 

President Barbara Adams called the meeting to order. Elder Gerry Luehrs opened with prayer.

 

Jeff Jensen presented the proposed budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year. After reviewing the major elements of the budget, he answered questions from the floor. Following a voice vote, the budget was passed with a deficit of $113,664.

 

Barbara reminded the group to be in prayer for potential BoG members and that as you pray to consider the possibility that you are one God has in mind for one of the board positions.

 

Barbara closed the meeting with prayer.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Darlene Goldhammer

BoG Secretary

 

 

 

 

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Prayers

 

Thanksgiving

For our school ministry; For the birth of baby Micah Martchenke on Aug. 14; For Abby Einspahr's new teaching job at a middle school not far from her family home;

for a successful week at VBS with an average of 138 students each day and 60 volunteers!

  

 

 

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

 

Cancer Patients

Melody Saldate; Pat Brown; Evelyn Asker

 

Healing

Roy, Jean Bumgardner's brother- recovering from shoulder surgery; Dean Balk; Adolph & Mabel Stafne; Gisela Binder, macular degeneration; Anna Beasley; Jacob Ellis; John Ohanesian; Flynn Family

 

Expectant mothers

Grace Ramos- due Oct.; Colleen Martchenke- due August; Becky (Saldate) Banke- due Dec., Melissa McCartney- due January, Youn Mitchell- due Feb. 

 

Unemployed and underemployed

Jerrie Moyer, Amy Sosa 

 

 

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Dear Calvary Friends,

I want to than you for the nice sympathy cards you sent me when my son John died.  It helped so much.  Now his pains are gone and he is at peace.  Louise Woodard

 

 

(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)

 

 

Report from Call Committee

The Call Documents were mailed to Pastor Kelly Smith on Thursday and he should have received them on Saturday. Continue praying for God's will. 

 

You are invited to join in a Bible discussion group starting up again on September 9, 2012

We will be 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. If you think you'd like to come you will need to read the book of Esther before September 9th and then come and be a part of this group in the Library.

 

GRANDPARENTS DAY- SEPTEMBER 9 We will be acknowledging Grandparents, so bring your Grandparents; Grandparents, bring your children and grandchildren!!

Sunday School 

We will be starting Sunday School back up on Sept. 9 at 10:15am in the Calvary Club Room.  Hope to see your kids there!!

Adult Choir
Carol Liston will be starting up an Adult Choir- the first practice will be Sunday, Sept. 9 at 8am in room 6.

"It's all in the bag"
Fellowship Sunday is, Sept. 30 at 9am.  Service will be followed by a "bagged" lunch which will be provided.  Please bring a dessert to share.  Desserts can be dropped off that Sunday morning in the kitchen between 8-9am.

Fall Craft Fair- October 6-7

DINING FOR DOLLAR$
(Calvary Lutheran School fundraiser)
Weds., Sept. 19

Gift cards Available

Weekdays in the office and Sunday after church.  


Information

We will be remaining at one 9am service with Sunday School & Adult bible Study @ 10:15am, until further notice.

Communion will be on the 1st & 3rd Sundays and

the Praise Band will play on the 2nd Sunday