Mel Remmert Funeral Service

Funeral Service The Funeral service for Mel Remmert, Husband of Pat Remmert previous teacher and member here at Calvary, has been scheduled for Friday Aug. 9th at 11:00 am at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Elk Grove. St. Peter's Lutheran Church 8701 Elk Grove-Florin Road Elk Grove, CA 95624 916-689-7300 Reception will follow service at the church hall, there will also be an Open House to follow at the home of Pat Remmert: 9637 Country Falls Lane, Elk Grove, CA. Ph# 916-686-7431

July E-Chronicle 2013

July E-Chronicle 2013 Quick Links July BoG Minutes 2013 Dear Friend, July 2013 John 17: 22I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: 23I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Risen Savior, As I read the news recently of Microsoft's "reorganization" as a company to more effectively promote its product, I was struck by their use of the phrase "One Microsoft." They are using this phrase to indicate that ALL facets of their business should serve the "whole." The basic message was that every part of Microsoft is going to work together to achieve their business model. Interestingly enough, Jesus prayed that the Church may not be divided in the passage above and a few verses earlier in John 17:11. Jesus knew that a Church united under God is an awesome and powerful part of God's kingdom. Calvary is blessed in that, despite our varied aspects, we are not hiding behind the structures of "corporate walls" or divisions! I have been pleased to witness that every member is interested in 'growing' Calvary, or more appropriately, allowing God to grow Calvary. The Elders and I are going to be spearheading an effort to develop, define and declare a vision statement for Calvary Lutheran Church and School beginning in September. As a Congregation, a people of God, we will be examining what "ONE CALVARY" looks like! This will allow us to examine everything we do in fellowship, education, social missions and Worship in light of the overall mission of Calvary! We are blessed in that God has told us WHAT we are to be about in the Great Commission. Where Jesus tells us in Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. The 'HOW' of this is left for us to faithfully carry out. And we KNOW this is possible because Jesus closes verse 20 with this promise "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." I would ask that you begin to petition God daily for how we can best serve God, the Family of Believers and those who are DYING apart for knowledge of Jesus Christ as One Calvary. Yours in Christ, Pastor Kelly + Phil. 4:8 +   THIS & THAT Worship Service Schedule 9:00am  (Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday)    Sunday School On summer break at this time      Prayer Quilters Meets on Wednesdays from 9am-12pm in the   Parish Hall         CALVARY PRAYERS    PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING   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, Frank Mitchell II; 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; Holly Contier; Pastor Kelly     Peace and Comfort      Cancer Patients Marjorie Britts- kidney cancer; Ralph Foskett;  Joanna Chan; Richard Cole; Pat Brown; Evelyn Asker   Healing Jan Curler; Holly Contier; Rick De La Cruz; Darlene Geach; George Schurz; Bob Folts; George Britts; Carole Adams; Linnea Greer; Ann Olds; Rosalie Ellis; John Ohanesian;  Barb Arionus, Millie Salo, Flynn Family; Stan Enders, brother of Elaine Sandau, Grant Grace, Melody Moore    Expectant mothers Nicole (Souza) Stark- due August; Megan Smith - due Sept.; Melissa Piering (Carol Liston's DIL) expecting in November, Vicki Blank is due in September; Sarah Anderson- due mid January.    Unemployed and/or underemployed Jerrie Moyer; Nancy Schibler     Save the Dates    Sunday 8/4 Cookie Contest Mon. 8/5-Fri.8/9 VBS Kingdom Rock 9-12 Saturday 8/17 E Waste & Shredding 9-4 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, Carol Adams, Rick English, Toni Troya:  bog@calvaryslz.org Accountant/Office Admin. Lydiana Sanchez:  admin@calvaryslz.org Church Secretary Holly Contier:  churchsecretary@calvaryslz.org  Calvary Lutheran Church

Calvary Christian Academy International - Meet & Greet

Calvary Lutheran Church & School Announcement  Calvary Christian Academy - International We invite all our 3rd through 8th grade students, parents and alumni of Calvary Lutheran School to join us this coming Wednesday, 7/24 from 3:00 to 4:00 as we kick off our International Exchange Program with a "Meet and Greet."    Meet in the church at 3:00 for a brief welcome and introduction to our visitors from China.  We will serve refreshments and play a game of basketball or two.    Please call the school office if you have any questions - 510-278-2598  Calvary Lutheran Church & School 17200 Via Magdalena San Lorenzo, California 94580 510-278-2598

Pot Luck July 14 after Service

Funeral Service for Melody Saldate

Funeral Service I hope this helps for those who would like to attend Melody's memorial service . You will be welcomed in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus and the family of Melody J. Mckersie/Saldate. Calvary Alameda 1516 Grand Street Alameda, CA 94501 Saturday, June 29, 1:00 PM 510-521-1943 www.calvaryalameda.com Thank you and God's blessings to all.

June E-Chronicle 2013

June E-Chronicle 2013 Quick Links May Financials (we were unable to link up the report at this time. Please contact the office and we will provide you with this information) June Birthdays   6/2 Linda Dutton  6/3 John Manrique  6/4 Tammy Contier 6/4 Jan Kreger 6/5 William Oliver  6/7 Sarah Anderson 6/9 Jason Luehrs 6/10 Kurt Schueurmann 6/15 Gary Mueller 6/19 Brian Pye 6/17 Hank Blank 6/17 Stuart Vincent 6/21 Katie Ellis 6/21 Nya Mitchell 6/22 Beverly Green 6/24 Jan Curler 6/27 Jennifer Kerirnkamp 6/28 Dian Smith            June Anniversaries 6/2/79 Howard & Darlene Goldhammer 6/4/66 Hank & Norma Blank 6/19/82 David & Diane Flynn  6/23/79 Dave & Cindy Schultz  6/28/58 William & Virginia Oliver  Greetings! Faithful, Effective, Efficient?   June 2013   Dear Fellow Redeemed,   Greetings in this Season of Pentecost!  Pentecost is the longest portion of the Church year and its color is green to symbolize the continuing growth of the Church.    The Church grows in the same way as your garden!  You need good seed, which is the Word of God!  Perhaps you remember getting seeds to sprout by keeping them in a wet paper towel?  The Word of God always has life, but to exhibit its true purpose, it needs soil (only one letter off from soul). You need to water the soil (Baptism) and feed it (Lord's Supper).   As all earthly illustrations quickly fail when attempting to explain God, this one does as well!  Unlike our gardening, the soil does NOT provide the essentials that the seed needs, God's Word both roots in our soul and nourishes the soul in which is grows.  Water (Baptism) is not needed continuously as in our gardens, but instead it opens a well that provides springs of everlasting life.  The nourishment of the Lord's Supper, as well as Baptism, comes from the same seed that was planted, the word of God!  The 'produce' that comes from what springs up in us both feeds us and is to be used to sow in other lives!   Some soils are easier to grow in than others.  Some 'fields' have been in the 'family' for generations and are well prepared for the seed.  Others have never been tilled, or have become overgrown by weeds (sin).  Still other soils have been 'poisoned' becoming to alkaline or acidic due to past events.  Some people even put down 'barriers' to keep anything from growing in an area!  Not wanting to risk even a single seed getting in.   In our earthly gardens, we don't waste seed by planting in bad soil!    God's 'gardening' strategy is entirely WRONG by the world's standards!  He calls us to spread the Seed without concern for the condition of the soil/soul.  He knows that some will fall on hardened ground and some on shallow soil!  He says spread it there anyway!  For in God's garden, the power is not in soil, but in the Seed!  He calls us to focus on faithfully spreading the Word!  God doesn't measure on how effective our spreading was, or how efficiently we spread the Word, He calls us to be faithful!   God even warns us to be careful in weeding His garden too zealously!  Saying let the Tares grow along with the Wheat and that they will be sorted out in the final harvest.   Here at Calvary we are working more effectively and efficiently in using the offerings and gifts that God provides, but we must always remember to be faithful to the calling He has given us to spread the Word in the hearts of our people, our students, their families and our community!  It is our prayer that God may use YOU as a worker for the harvest!  For all around us the fields are ripe unto harvest!    How do we grow?  By letting God's Love shine on us in Worship, by reseeding (being in the Word), by re-hydrating (Daily remembering our Baptism), by reenergizing via the Lords Supper and by sharing with others God great mercy and grace!   See you in Church!   Pastor Kelly Phil. 4:8   THIS & THAT Worship Service Schedule 9:00am  (Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday)    Sunday School 10:15am in the Calvary Club Room.  Hope to see your kids there!   Prayer Quilters Meets on Wednesdays from 9am-12pm in the Parish Hall       CALVARY PRAYERS    PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING   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, Frank Mitchell II; 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; Holly Contier; Pastor Kelly     Peace and Comfort      Cancer Patients Marjorie Britts- kidney cancer; Ralph Foskett; Robert Kruger; Joanna Chan; Richard Cole; Melody Saldate; Pat Brown; Evelyn Asker   Healing Jan Curler; Holly Contier; Rick De La Cruz; Darlene and Matthew Geach; George Schurz; Bob Folts; George Britts; Carole Adams; Linnea Greer; Ann Olds; Rosalie Ellis; John Ohanesian;  Barb Arionus, Millie Salo, Flynn Family; Stan Enders, brother of Elaine Sandau, Grant Grace, Melody Moore   Expectant mothers Nicole (Souza) Stark- due August; Megan Smith - due Sept.; Melissa Piering (Carol Liston's DIL) expecting in November, Vicki Blank is due in September   Unemployed and/or underemployed Jerrie Moyer; Nancy Schibler                                   DATES TO REMEMBER June 6th ~ Last Day of School June 16th ~ Fathers Day June 24th ~ Single Treasures August 5-9 ~ VBS 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, Carol Adams, Rick English, Toni Troya:  bog@calvaryslz.org Accountant/Office Admin. Lydiana Sanchez:  admin@calvaryslz.org Church Secretary Holly Contier:  churchsecretary@calvaryslz.org  Calvary Lutheran Church

Pastor Oliver visit this summer

E-Prayer Here's Stephen's itinerary for his  June, July, & August 2013 furlough trip with SuHua [Maggie] and their three children. Please pray for safe travels.        Love, Bill & Virginia Oliver  We have our family furlough this summer and I'm scheduled to preach and/or present as follows: June 22   (12:30 - Potluck Lunch) St. Louis Chinese Christian Church. 23   (8, 9:20, 10:45am) Immanuel, Charelston, IL. 24    LCMS International Center, St Louis. 29   (1:30pm) Mission Central, Mapleton, IA. 29   (6:30pm) Zion, Denison, IA. 30   (8, 9:15, 10:30am) Zion, Denison, IA. July 6   (5:30pm) West Portal Lutheran Church, San Francisco. 7   (8:30, 9:45, 11am) West Portal, San Francisco. 14  (9, 10:15am) Calvary, San Lorenzo, CA. 28  (8:45, 10:15, 11:30am) Holy Spirit, San Francisco.     August 4   (8:30, 9:45, 10:45am) Holy Cross, Los Gatos, CA. 11  (9, 10:30am) St Paul, Phoenix, AZ. 18  (8, 9:30, 11am) Shepherd of the Desert, Scottsdale, AZ. Hope you can make it to one of these! Pray for our trip, family, preaching and presentations. Thanks! Stephen Oliver