OWL- Middle School Youth Group February 8 & 22
The Experience- High School Youth Group Meets on Sundays from 6-8pm Sunday School
10:15am in the Calvary Club Room. Hope to see your kids there!! Adult Choir Led by Carol Liston- Practices at 8am on Sunday mornings Prayer Quilters Meets on Wednesdays from 9am-12pm in the Parish Hall DEAR CALVARY FAMILY, Thank you for all the prayers and cards of peace and comfort during my time of loss. I know now that Joyce is in a better place and in perfect health. Sincerely, Mary Dorr ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ February 1, CLS Open house February 24, Immediately following church- Thrivent Info February 26, Dave Anderson & Kelly Patten- 7pm
March 23, Calvary Auction, Dinner, Dance- Luau Theme
August 5-9, VBS ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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CALVARY PRAYERS
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING For Fernando Ramos' new job opportunity; For healthy baby boy born on Jan. 21- Congrats to Grandma, Kelly McCartney Peace in the World President Obama and our country's leadership - For our soldiers in Afghanistan: James Greenleaf; for those overseas: Thomas Caspersen, Justin Higgins, David Oliver; 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; Sherrie Akre; Carol Liston; Cecilia Guerra; Cindy Suppus; Lydiana Sanchez; Holly Contier; Pastor Kelly PEACE AND COMFORT For Carol Liston at the passing of her mother, Velma on Jan. 24. (Services are on Weds., January 30 in Illinois) For Mary Dorr at the loss of her sister, Joyce Christiansen on January 19. Cancer Patients Larry Sousi; Marjorie Britts- kidney cancer; Ralph Foskett; Robert Kruger; Joanna Chan; Richard Cole; Melody Saldate; Pat Brown; Evelyn Asker Healing Darlene Geach and grandson Matthew, both sick with flu- meds have caused Matthew's seizures to return; Rick De La Cruz; Stephen Regnier- Type I diabetes; George Schurz, Rosalie Ellis' brother; Ginny Dottaviano; Bob Folts; George Britts; Carole Adams; Linnea Greer; Ann Olds; Rosalie Ellis; John Ohanesian; Flynn Family Expectant mothers Youn Mitchell- due Feb.; Alicia Matthews- due March; Jacqulyn Riley due in May; Amy Goldhammer- due June; Nicole (Souza) Stark- due August Unemployed and/or underemployed Jerrie Moyer; Nancy Schibler ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
A Word From Preschool As I write this article for the February Chronicle it is January and the students and teachers are back from sharing the joy of Christmas with our families. Parents, teachers, staff and students have hit the ground running as the New Year starts with a whirl wind of academic activities to complete. Thought provoking, fascinating discoveries lie awaiting us in our curriculum. This brings us to the great time the preschoolers and teachers are having in Preschool. God has provided us with excellent examples of weather to study. We love to study weather. The students and teachers alike have such a good time exploring, problem solving and using teamwork to understand and learn about weather. We will study how animals survive and live in different types of weather. We will study hibernation, camouflage and adaption of animals in weather. Our week of studying Ice, Snow and Cold Weather has had perfect weather conditions to use as examples. Parents didn't seem as pleased as us with the brisk, freezing wind and rain. And it is true that the students did not seem to spend much time playing with the large ice sculptures and cubes in the water table until they have defrosted their frozen faces and hands upon entering the class in the mornings. We are now studying Rainbows and clouds. To this end we will observe, describe and record some basic properties of water, its presence and effects in the physical world. We will demonstrate knowledge of the element of water in the material world in the state of rain, and link it to weather conditions. We will use dice to make rainbows by using math skills .We will make rainbows using crayons, watercolors, mirrors and the sun on water, and paper confetti. We will admire, count and identify different types of clouds in our sky.We will talk about God's Promise. We will explore all the beautiful colors of the rainbow and how they are made. Have you ever seen a beautiful ice rainbow? We will admire, count and identify different types of clouds in our sky. The next week is Thunder and Lightening Week. We discuss how to get over weather fears. We measure water and listen to Thunder. We use math skills to make Thunder cake. The last week in January our weather unit focus is on wind and clouds. To the study of wind we add bubbles. If someone has a small plastic wading pool to donate and we have good weather, we will be able to make incredible "over a preschooler and up bubbles". Happy Valentine's Day to all of you. I recorded the answers that our preschoolers gave during a religion lesson and wish to share them with you as part of our Happy Valentine Day message to you. I asked them how do you know Jesus loves you and why do you love Him...I hope these warm your heart. Lorelai Why do I know Jesus loves me?-"He makes sure we have food and grow healthy." I love Him because "He loves everyone no matter what." Malia B Why do I know Jesus loves me? "He came to be with us at Christmas time." I love Him because "He loves me." Zanai Why do I know Jesus loves me? "He gives us all the love He has." I love Him because "He is our God!" Dylan Why do I know Jesus loves me? "He gave us hearts for love."I love Him because "God is one of the "Good Guys"" Kaylah Why do I know Jesus loves me? "He watches over us." I love Him because "He makes me happy." Manuel Why do I know Jesus loves me? "He is good to us." I love Him because "He loves me always." Savannah Why do I know Jesus loves me? "He listens to my prayers." I love Him because "He made animals, and me and my family." Anaiya Why do I know Jesus loves me? "We are His children." I love Him because He made my family, our school and milk." Jayla Why do I know Jesus loves me? "God gave us Jesus." I love Him because "He shows us how to pray and be" Malia K Why do I know Jesus loves me? "He will never leave us!" I love Him because "He is our awesome God!" Tessa Why do I know Jesus loves me? "We are special to Him." I love Him because "He made dogs for us." Josue Why do I know Jesus loves me? "He will always help us." I love Him because "He gave us rainbows and my family." Christian Why do I know Jesus loves me? "He made us!" I love Him because "He is good to us and listens to my prayers." Cheris Why do I know Jesus loves me? "He loves me." I love Him because "He is sweet and good." Laylah Why do I know Jesus loves me? "He loves my mommy." I love Him because "I like Him." Naomi Why do I know Jesus loves me? "He died for us to save us."I love Him because "He makes me happy and I like to sing about Him at school and my home. Anywhere!" The Preschoolers, Ms. Traci and I wish to thank you for all of the many ways you support, help and lift up in prayer our school, teachers and students. When we see or hear something that reminds us of your support it makes us feel energized with the love of Jesus. Thank You Mrs. Vincent
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