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Permit No. 110

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PHILIPPIANS 2:4 NOT LOOKING FOR YOUR OWN INTEREST BUT TO THE INTEREST OF OTHERS.

So many times we tend to overlook the good that is happening in our lives because we allow ourselves to become overwhelmed with the bad. There are times when we wonder how much more can I take. If you ever feel that way you are not alone. Certainly over the last few months of my life things have been a little overwhelming. God has managed to keep my head above wa-ter (and for that, I do give Him the praise and glory). I have found that if I take some time, even if it is just a few minutes to pray and remember the good in my life God blesses me with a feel-ing of relief and the strength to carry on.

This is a true story, the names have been changed to protect the innocent (lol). There are two women in the story, busy Jane and a stranger she meets named Gloria.

Jane was at the hospital with her friend whom she had been taking for chemo treatments and doctor appointments on a weekly basis. Her friend worked at the hospital so every week they went her friends and co-workers brought gifts of various types. Each day as her friend’s treat-ment was close to being finished Jane would pack up the gifts and make two or three trips to the car. One day, she had her backpack on her back, two large bags in one hand and 3 smaller bags in the other and out to the elevator she went. The doors opened and Gloria entered be-hind Jane. She was small and frail. Gloria looked up at Jane and said “Miss, I’m sorry to bother you, a stranger, but could I hold onto your arm? I feel a little unsteady on my feet.” Jane said of course. Gloria continued to talk about her anxiety. When the doors opened Gloria told Jane that her son was waiting at the entrance for her in his car and asked Jane if she would accompany her to the car. Jane, loaded down with her bags and now giving the little lady support as well, said of course. Gloria looked up at Jane and said “You are my second angel today.” Jane, in all of her hurriedness and destination focused mind, stopped at the car and asked if she could pray for the woman and after receiving a yes, prayed. When she was finished Gloria started to pray and she thanked God for the support of Jane’s arm and for sending her two angels that helped her along her way. Jane teared up asked God to forgive her for being in such a hurry that she al-most overlooked Gloria’s request.

We encounter many people during the course of our day. How many of them do we actually take the time to see? How many of them do we just rush by because we are late or we have oth-er things to do? How many blessings do we not receive because we haven’t taken the time to be an angel to another of God’s children by giving a blessing?

Calvary United Methodist Church 220 West Burke Street Martinsburg, WV 25401-3322

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CALVARY STORY A PUBLICATION OF CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

220 W. BURKE ST. MARTINSBURG, WV 25401 304 -267 -4542

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Everyone is invited to join us for our annual church picnic in

the park. The picnic will be in the main pavilion and hot dogs

and chicken will be provided. Please bring a covered dish to

share. The pool will be open from 8pm to 9:45pm so bring

your suits.

God always has a path for us to follow and we have people, events, and obstacles in our way. God watches to see how we react to those people and he is especially watching on the days that we are the busiest and in a huge hurry. I pray that as we continue our Christian journeys we will take the time to be an angel for someone in their time of need.

In Christ’s service, Pastor Lynn

Rev. Lynn Wilson Contact Information—Office: 304-267-4542—Cell: 304-279-6800 Email: pastorlynnumc@comcast.net—Website: calvaryum.org

CELEBRATING CALVARY ’S YOUNG ADULTS

CONGRATULATIONS

ADAM CHRISTOPHER DUNN graduated from Chowan University in Murfreesboro, NC on May

11. He is a business major seeking employment in the Raleigh/Durham area. He is the son of

Karin and Larry Dunn and the grandson of Ann Hammann.

ABIGAIL PAUGH graduated from Martinsburg High School. She is the daughter of Scott &

Susan Paugh. Abigail will be attending WVU in the fall to study education.

NOAH PAYTON graduated from Musselman High School. He is the oldest son of Tina &

Nathaniel Sr. and brother to Nathan Payton Jr. He is enlisted in the Army National Guard an

will be attending Fairmont State University after basic training.

CALVARY TRUSTEES’ JUNE REPORT

Potomac Edison had a monitor on our power lines that showed we drop voltage when the elevator is being used. They will adjust on their side of the power system but, there will still be a slight dim of lights when the elevator is in use. There will be no charge. The Fidelis Classroom/ Parlor carpet has been cleaned by Gary Frye and Ned Pitzer. The elevator door motor had to be replaced as the doors wouldn't open. There was only one distributor who handled replacement motors for old elevators. Total cost for motor and labor was $2,800.00. The leaky roof over the Bible Bootcamp Classroom was repaired at a cost of $1,900. The above repairs for the elevator motor and leaky roof were unexpected expenses for the trustees' budget. If you could help with these items, please make your check payable to Calvary United Methodist Church and in the memo section write roof or elevator. We thank you in advance for your consideration. A question asked at the trustee meeting was if there had been a reduction in the electric bill with the installation of the LED lights? Answer: $100 - $125 a month. A comparison was made with four billing months. The Health Department requested that we provide hot water in the handicap bathroom. Mike Newcome replaced an element fixing the problem. Upgrades were made to the computer systems in the offices of finance and treasurer. Some of the equipment was first generation systems. The new computers allow them to work faster and to keep up with ever-changing software updates. During the summer months of June, July and August there will be no trustee meetings. If needed, a special meeting will be called. The amount available for the Stained-Glass Window Fund is $69,694.00 as of May 12, 2019. The amount needed to complete the window restoration project is $116,392.10. The window fund is still active, and you can continue making donations to help finalize this project. Please mark the memo section of your check “windows”.

Blessings, Trustees

We are also proud to announce that Eric Decker has

recently joined the NAVY. If anyone would like to send him

mail his address is below. I’m sure he’d appreciate hearing

from his church family.

SR Decker, Eric, T Ship 02 Div 935

Recruit Training Command 3600 Ohio street

Great Lakes, IL 60088-7105

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1—Sharing Hands @ Noon— Marsha Dodson

2— Graduation Sunday Worship & Latino Services 9:30am

Sunday School 10:45am Mark Albright will bring the message.

3— Tai Chi 8am

English & More

Candy Vac

4—TGIF Bible Study 10:30am

Tai Chi 11am

English & More

No Trustees Meeting

Candy Vac

5— English & More NA 7:30pm

Candy Vac

6—Tai Chi 11am

English & More

Candy Vac

7—

Candy Vac

8— Sharing Hands @ Noon— Calvin Kisner & Joni Greensburg

9—Pentecost Sunday Worship & Latino Services 9:30am

Sunday School 10:45am

10— Tai Chi 8am

English & More

11— Blood Drive Noon—5:30

Take Out Tuesday 5-6:30

TGIF 10:30am

Tai Chi 11am

English & More

12—

English & More

NA 7:30pm

13— Tai Chi 11am

English & More

14—

15—Sharing Hands @ Noon— Donna & Bill Yost

16—Father’s Day Worship & Latino Services 9:30am—

Sunday School 10:45am

17— Tai Chi 8am

English & More

18— TGIF 10:30am

Tai Chi 11am

English & More

19— English & More NA 7:30pm

20—Tai Chi 11am

English & More

21—

22—No Sharing Hands

Hot Rods & Hot Dogs 9am—2pm

23 & 30- Worship & Latino Services 9:30am

Sunday School 10:45am

24— Tai Chi 8am

English & More

25-TGIF 10:30am

Tai Chi 11am

English & More

26- English & More NA 7:30pm

27-Tai Chi 11am

English & More

28- 29-Sharing Hands @ Noon— Ellen & Mike Newcome

CALVARY STORY – JUNE 2019

Let me begin by saying thank you to our choirs for

another great year of musical offerings to our Lord!

The month of May closed with the Handbell choir

performing We Will Glorify by Twila Paris and This is

My Song. The Handbell choir will be on break

through the summer and will start up again this

September. Thanks again to Tommy, Nathalie, and

Jonathan for their faithfulness. The Chancel choir

will also be ending their season very shortly and we thank them for their hard work, talent,

and dedication.

For June 3rd we will sing a challenging anthem called Great I Am by Philips, Craig and

Dean. We look forward to praising our Omnipotent, Holy God! “The mountains shake be-

fore you, the demons run in fear, at the mention of the name ‘king of majesty.’ There is no

power in hell or any who can stand before the power and the presence of the great I Am.”

The second Sunday in June will be the last time we hear the choir sing until this September.

In celebration of Pentecost we will close with an arrangement of a popular worship song,

Holy Spirit You are Welcome Here.

The third Sunday in June begins our season of special music. I know that some Al-

brights’ and Easts’ will be going on vacation and we wish them safe travels. As of now that

means June 16th is open for musicians. As always I am welcome to your suggestions and

feedback. If you or anyone you know would like to share their talents for our worship ser-

vices please let me know and we will do our best to accommodate them.

In other news, my family and I will be moving into a new house in Gerrardstown, WV.

We consider it an answer to prayer and confirmation that God is with us in the move. I will

still be with you just as Samantha will continue to serve the good people of St. Lukes UMC.

Mark C. Albright

“A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” – Psalm 127

ALTAR FLOWERS

June 2nd — In memory of June E. Gray given by David Gray & Elaine C. Mauck

June 9th — Given in memory of Carl Mills given by Carol Garrett

June 16th — Given in honor of Carlton & Virginia Stuckey and Paul & Blanche Files

given by Alecia Roberts

June 23rd — In honor of Judy Pitzer given by Ned Pitzer & family

June 30th—in memory of Millie Barron given by Marva Barron

J U N E B I R T H D AY S

2 Raymond Clark

3 Timothy Teawallt

6 Jonathan East

7 Katie Yost, Jared Foreman

7 Benjamin Hurlock

8 Rebecca Trezise

9 Dave Cage, Michael Bennett,

Bryan Lewis, Maranda

Seifts, Kevin East

10 Judy Hough

12 Edward Horner, Tyler Fries,

Gabriel Mullan

14 Deborah Walker, Andrew

Cogle, Jr.

16 Mark Albright, Matthew

Hollis, Jason Greenberg

17 Kristofer Knotts

18 Erica Allen

19 Thomas Richmond

20 Frieda Van Metre, Raychelle

Lewis

21 Eric Decker

23 Marjorie Holland

24 Jeffrey Hedges, William

Wasson IV

25 Stephanie Hallenbeck

27 Austin Gooden

28 Natasha Linger

30 Beverly Frye, Randy Fulk,

Judy Finelli, Sarah Denny,

Celia Clipp

ALTAR FLOWER VOLUNTEERS:

6/2/19 – Beverly & Gary Frye

6/9/19 – David & Cathy Decker

6/16/19 – Need Volunteer

6/23/19 – Need Volunteer

6/30/19– Juanita & Charles Burditus

ALTAR GUILD: Heather Villeme

HEAD COMMUNION/USHER: David Decker COMMUNION STEWARD: Heather Villeme

GREETERS: Dick Nicewarner & Rick Yingling

LITURGIST/READER: N/A

NOTICE ABOUT ENVELOPES Church offering envelopes for the new fiscal year (July 2019 -

June 2020) should be available for pick up before or after Sunday worship beginning June 16th. If you are not signed up for envelopes but would like to receive envelopes please see

Cindy Barber or Donna Yost.

BLOOD DRIVE AT CALVARY

TUES., JUNE 11TH

NOON TO 5:30PM

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APPOINTMENT

School’s Out For The Summer

As the days grow longer and the temperatures get warmer, kids across America grow evermore excited for the long awaited Summer Vacation. Summer is a time for lazy days, riding bikes, playing in the pool and watching fireflies dance in the night. Summer’s long hot days can also remind us of God’s promises. We read in Genesis 8:22 “As long as the earth endures, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” God reminds us that although our daily routines and schedules are changing He stays the same. His love for us never ceases or changes like the seasons. God loves you, it’s that simple. There is nothing you could ever do to change that. 1 John 4:7-8 teaches us the God is LOVE! As you plan and prepare for summer vacation don’t forget to reflect God’s perfect love by loving each oth-er in all you do. So while making new friends or visit-ing with old ones, remember God loves you and God wants you to love them the same.

Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for loving me, even when I have done things wrong. Please help me show your love to others through my deeds. Please God, let me love like you. Amen

Ruth Bartles would like to hear from her church family.

Her address is

93 Meadowbrook Dr., Martinsburg, WV 25401.