February, 2013

FEBRUARY E-Chronicle 2013  February Calendar December Financials Greeter Tips Men's Dinner Evening of Praise THIS & THAT 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     ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~     DATES TO REMEMBER 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  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NEEDED  55 year old christian woman looking to rent a room in the local area. Mary Lima (510)260-5545  Please call if you can help.        ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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             Church Contacts  Pastor Kelly Smith:  ksmith@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

January, 2013

JANUARY E-Chronicle 2013 January Calendar November Financials Installation of Pastor Kelly Smith   January 6 at 4pm  (Lasagna dinner to follow in the parish hall, please bring a salad to share)  THIS & THAT OWL- Middle School Youth Group January 18, 6-8pm January 26, 9am-12pm (Help at Calvary work party, pizza served after)    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 Church and School families,      Thank you all so much for your generosity at Christmas time.  We are truly blessed to work at such a supportive, loving Church/ School and are very grateful for you all.                                 God's Blessings and Sincere Thanks,                                                 The Calvary Staff   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   2013 ALTAR FLOWER CHART The new flower chart is now up in the Narthex A $30 donation is suggested Please take your flowers at the close of the service  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   DATES TO REMEMBER  January 6, Pastor Kelly Installation at 4pm January 12, E-waste pick up 9am-4pm January 15, Elephant Bar, Dining for Dollar$  January 26, Calvary work party 9am-12pm February 1, CLS Open house   February 26, Dave Anderson & Kelly Patten- 7pm   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~                        ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CALVARY PRAYERS   Prayers and Thanksgiving For Pastor Lu's time and devotion to Calvary; For Pastor Kelly and Pam's safe arrival Peace in the World President Obama and our country's leadership - For our soldiers inAfghanistan: 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 the family of Henry Tudino Cancer Patients Larry Sousi; Marjorie Britts- kidney cancer; Ralph Foskett; Robert Kruger; Joanna Chan; Richard Cole; Melody Saldate; Pat Brown;Evelyn Asker Healing Cori DeTurk- ruptured appendix, now home & will have surgery in 6 weeks; Bob Folts, recovering from retina surgery; Jen Kreienkamp; Barbara Arionus; George Britts; Carole Adams; Becky Aubrey; Linnea Greer; Ann Olds; Rosalie Ellis; John Ohanesian; Flynn Family Expectant mothers Alicia Matthews- due March; Amy Goldhammer- due June; Jacqulyn Riley; Melissa McCartney- due January; Youn Mitchell- due Feb. Unemployed and underemployed Jerrie Moyer      Church Contacts  Pastor Kelly Smith:  ksmith@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

Farewell to Pastor Lu & Welcome to Pastor Kelly

December 20, 2012  Let's Give Pastor Lu and His Wife Norma a Warm Calvary Thank You! Join us Sunday, 12/30 @ 9am for Church, and stay for fellowship and refreshments in the Parish Hall after the service.     Join Us in Welcoming Pastor Kelly and His Wife Pam !    Join us Sunday, January 6th @ 9am for Church and Pastor Smith's first sermon.  Then join us again at 4pm for the installation of Pastor Kelly and a lasagne dinner directly following the installation.  Please call the office to RSVP.    Letter from Pastor Kelly 12-20-12

December 2012

DECEMBER E-Chronicle 2012 A word from Pastor Kelly Smith December Calendar   September Financials October Financials Davis St. Family Resource Ctr. Help a child at Christmas    Installation Calvary members, school family and friends The elders would like to ask you to set aside January 6th. Put a mark on your calendar.......Make it a priority.........It's an important day for Calvary....... We will be welcoming and installing Pastor Kelly Smith as Pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church and School. We all have busy lives, but we feel it very important for us to gather together in celebration of Pastor Smith and his wife Pam's arrival as we partner with them into the next chapter of the life and ministry of Calvary Lutheran Church and School. We have been advised that our District President, Pastor Newton, will be there as well as Pastors from within the District to be part of the celebration. There will also be a time of food and fellowship following the service. Pastor Smith will be leading the 9am service in the morning and the installation service will be at 4pm.   Again, we would strongly encourage you to make this a priority and join in this celebration.     Hank Blank, Gerry Luehrs, Bill Sandau, Dave Schultz, Dave Mueller BOARD OF GOVERNANCE October 18, 2012   Present: Barbara Adams, Sarah Anderson, Darlene Goldhammer, Jeff Jensen, Lee Strom, Elder Dave Mueller   Barbara Adams presented "Keep Moving Forward," a devotion based on Acts 17:28. "Keep Moving Forward." Do you remember receiving your first bicycle?   For many it was difficult to keep the bicycle upright and moving forward, but with the help of family and friends you did eventually manage to do just that. So it is with our Christian life. We never reach a point where we can stop moving forward; our personal relationship with the Lord does not reach a point where we can just "sit on the bicycle." "For in Him we live and move and are." Acts 17:28.   The devotion was followed with prayer by all present. Minutes of the last meeting were confirmed by email.   BOG then reviewed school information previously provided by Principal Fred Brauer.   Frank Mitchell is in charge of email information for the school; the Marketing Committee has sent another mailing to the immediate area.   Dave Mueller presented a report from the Board of Elders. They will confirm with Pastor Lu that he will continue to serve through the Christmas season. Each of the elders has been assigned to a school classroom to assist families with needs and to reach out to unchurched families. Elders will also follow up on eprayers and quilt requests. Pastor Gary Mohr will be serving our congregation on October 28 while Pastor Lu is on vacation.   Barbara presented an update on the Beautification Committee and the Youth Committee.   Our Direct Missions budget for last year has been paid. We will now be requesting suggestions from the congregation on how to distribute the $10,000 contribution we make each year for Direct Missions.   An elder will read Pastor Kelly Smith's letter to the congregation on Sunday 21. Pastor and Pam will live in the parsonage so the current lease will end December 14. The date for Pastor Smith's installation has not been confirmed, but it will be in early January. All the pastors in the area will be invited.   We continue to seek candidates for BOG.   Next meeting will be Thursday, November 15.   Jeff Jensen closed in prayer   Darlene Goldhammer BOG Secretary   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THIS & THAT OWL- Middle School Youth Group Christmas Party, December 14 from 6-8pm   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    Men's Bible Breakfast Meets on Thursdays from 6-7am in Parish Hall    Prayer Quilters Meets on Wednesdays from 9am-12pm in the Parish Hall      ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   SPECIAL SERVICES  *Advent, Weds., Dec. 5 @ 7pm * Advent, Weds., Dec. 12 @7pm * CLS Christmas Program (Gr. 3-6) Weds., Dec. 19 @ 7pm * Soup suppers precede at 5:45pm Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service @ 5pm Christmas Day Celebration @ 10am New Year's Eve Communion Service@ 7pm  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  SOUP SUPPERS Dec. 5, 12 and 19 At 5:45pm- Parish Hall Sign up binder in info. Booth:)  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~    Needed:  Cookies for Wittenberg Christmas Tea The tea is 8 Dec.  We would need your cookies no later than Friday, 7 Dec. 3pm delivered to the school in the Conference Room. 4 doz.  No nuts please. There will be a sign up in the outside area by the quilts. We need 10 people to sign up. Thank you for your help in sharing with the residents at Wittenberg Manor. LWML ladies  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   OFFERING ENVELOPES If you would like to be added to our roster for offering envelopes, please contact the church office. Envelopes will be distributed after Dec. 15.  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   2013 ALTAR FLOWER CHART The new flower chart is now up in the Narthex A $30 donation is suggested Please take your flowers at the close of the service  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   DATES TO REMEMBER  December 18- Dining for Dollars- Five Guys 3-7pm January 6- Installation of Pastor Kelly Smith 4pm (dinner to follow in Parish Hall)   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ POINSETTIA IN MEMORY OF...  Call the church office or send an email to churchsecretary@calvaryslz.org to place an order for a Poinsettia.  $10 Donation.  Check payable to Calvary Lutheran Church.  Please list name and particulars.  Deadline is Dec. 19.   Gift cards make GREAT Christmas Gifts! Available Weekdays in the office & Sunday after church    ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~    Prayers of Calvary     Peace in the World President Obama and our country's leadership - For our soldiers in Afghanistan: Frank Mitchell II; for those who are overseas Thomas Caspersen, Justin Higgins; 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 Lu   Peace and Comfort Stan Miller and family for the loss of his father   Cancer Patients Marjorie Britts- kidney cancer; Ralph Foskett; Robert Kruger ; Joanna Chan; Richard Cole; Melody Saldate; Pat Brown; Evelyn Asker   Healing Barbara Arionus; George Britts- Lou Gehrig's Disease; Carole Adams; Becky Aubrey; Emanuele Licastro; Linnea Greer; Ann Olds; Rosalie Ellis; John Ohanesian; Flynn Family   Expectant mothers Jacqulyn Riley; 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)      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

All Saints' Sunday - Nov 4

Calvary Lutheran Church November 4, 2012 9:00am All Saints' Sunday   Greetings! Join us on Sunday as we remember Calvary  loved ones who have gone to be with our Lord this year...    Dean Balk~ Anna Beasley ~ Rita Lowe  Adolph Stafne ~ Mabel Stafne  Special Music The Calvary Choir   "O Master Let Me Walk with Thee"                          Directed by Carol Liston   Calvary Lutheran Church & School 17200 Via Magdalena San Lorenzo, California 94580 510-278-2555    510-278-2598

November E-Chronicle

NOVEMBER E-Chronicle 2012 November Calendar August Financials        The Experience (Sr. High Youth)   OWL (Jr. High Youth) This is an exciting time for us.......Christmas will soon be here and then in early January our new Shepherd will arrive. We have been in communication with Pastor Smith and his last sermon in Michigan will be December 2nd.   He has some vacation time left so he is going to take some time in traveling here and said he might be here in time to worship with us on Christmas day. Tentatively he will be installed the first or second Sunday in January. He has made a request of the leaders of Calvary and the members of Calvary to read the book of Nehemiah. Appears that is one of his favorite books of the Bible and will be having a sermon series on it upon his arrival. The Elders hope and pray that Calvary will welcome Pastor Smith with open arms and support him with our God given talents. The Elders are leaning towards waiting for Pastor Smith to be on board before we start any new Bible Class series or to change our worship schedule. We are really excited to see what God has in store for us. The world we are living in presents many challenges that are in contradiction to what God desires for his creation and those he created. There are so many things that are drawing people away from worship and carrying out the plan that God established for Calvary over 60 years ago.   Nehemiah rallied the children of Israel to rebuild the wall....working together.....overcoming criticism and challenge and fighting off discouragement.   Can you just imagine what God can do through Calvary if we all work together?????                             ************ A word from Pastor Kelly Smith... In November we are giving Thanks to God for the Call we have received to serve and lead the people of Calvary in proclaiming the Good News!  And as the Passover feast ends with the words "Next year in Jerusalem," we look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving "Next year in San Lorenzo!" Yours in Christ, Pastor Kelly THIS & THAT Dear Christian Friends, All of us would like to thank all of you for the prayers and kind support given to our family over the past few months. It was challenging at times to care for our parents, but God has blessed us as a family through this journey and taught us many lessons. This "season of loss and mourning" has been much easier to go through thanks to love of friends like you! We so   appreciate all of the food donated to the funeral receptions for both Dad and Mom. It was wonderful to celebrate their lives with so many friends and family members! God is good and we rejoice at His abundant love as demonstrated to us by so many people during this journey. Thank you all for your great kindness! Love in Jesus, Diane, Pauline, Trudy, and Ann Marie "The Stafne Girls"  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  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 Performances on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 9am and Thursday, Nov. 22 at 10am.  NO Practice on Nov. 11.   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  All Saint's Sunday- Nov. 4  During our 9am service we will acknowledge Calvary Saints that have gone home to be with our Lord this year.  (Dean Balk, Anna Beasley, Rita Lowe, Adolph and Mabel Stafne)  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  Men's Bible/Breakfast, Thursday's (6-7am Parish Hall) Will resume November 8  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   DATES TO REMEMBER  November 14 - Fresh & Easy Fundraiser (shop from 4-8pm, turn in receipt, CLS makes $1  for every $20 spent) November 17- Dean Balk's Memorial Service at 1pm   w/Ice cream social to follow, in Dean's honor.  November 22- 10am Thanksgiving Service w/ Choir  November 25- Single Treasures 12:30pm    Gift cards Available Weekdays in the office and Sunday after church    ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  Prayers of Calvary   Thanksgiving For the birth of baby Jada Abigail Ramos on Oct. 22 Peace in the World President Obama and our country's leadership - For our soldiers in Afghanistan: Frank Mitchell II; for those who are overseas Thomas Caspersen, Justin Higgins; 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 Lu Peace and Comfort For the family of Mabel and Adolph Stafne, for the family of Dean Balk   Cancer Patients Joanna Chan; Richard Cole; Melody Saldate; Pat Brown; Evelyn Asker Healing Linnea Greer, fluid on her heart; Ann Olds; Rosalie Ellis; John Ohanesian; Flynn Family Expectant mothers Jacqulyn Riley; 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)   Life in 3rd & 4th Grade at CLS   Dear Members of Calvary Church and School,             Life in 3rd and 4th grade is challenging yet exciting all at the same time. All the students are working very hard and are having an awesome time in school! One of our favorite things is meeting with our kindergarten reading buddies every week and reading and playing with them.             The 3rd graders are working hard on learning cursive, memorizing math facts, writing stories and good paragraphs, and lots of reading! The 4th graders are super busy learning to write longer paragraphs and stories, reading more, and practicing and reviewing our multiplication facts by being timed every day.             A few things we have learned about this year is: Canada, the skeletal system, reading and making maps, our ears, important rivers around the world, the parts of the Bible, the Trinity, who God is, what it means to be a Christian, and tools we use to study to the Bible. We are also getting ready to write and illustrate our very own book!             I asked the students what they loved about Calvary Lutheran School and this is what they have to say! 4th Grade Devon: "We have the best status of learning." Felipe: "We get to learn a lot of neat and interesting things." Danika: "I get to meet new friends and learn about God!" 3rd Grade Kylie: "There are GREAT teachers!" Bethany: "It is a really fun place! It is 5 Star School!" Ryan: "You can go to church during the week and you can praise God every day!" Destiny: "There are great teachers who make learning fun!" Riley: "IT'S AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I MEAN IT IS A 5 STAR SCHOOL!!!!!" Tyanna: "Miss Grace is the funniest teacher in the world, there are great teachers, and I get to go to chapel every Wednesday!" Ethan: "There are lots of fun surprises like field trips, free dress, book fairs, etc." Kyle: "I am learning so much! I learn about God every day! I am going to be President thanks to Calvary!" Apolonia: "Calvary Lutheran School is awesome because you get to learn about God." AprilMarie: "We have great teachers and PE is a blast! Mr. Souza has the best PE classes ever!" Alejandra: "You get to learn so many different things! My favorite is learning math." There are always fun and exciting things going on in our classroom. We thank you for your prayers and support as we continue to learn and grow in our studies and faith.  God's Blessings, Miss Grace and the Third and Fourth Grade Class       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