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August 2018 A Little Story

This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and

Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that

Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Some-

body got angry about that, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought

Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It end-

ed up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done!

I love this little story. So many times in our churches things slide through the cracks because

none of the ‘body’ family members are stepping up to do what needs to be done. As members

of the church community we are all responsible for getting things done. We are also responsible

for training others to do what we do so that when we are no longer able to do, it still gets done.

Ephesians 4: 12-13 “for equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for edifying of the body of

Christ, till we all come to the unity of faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect

man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”

God has given his church an enormous responsibility to make disciples. As we read and study

commentaries most of them will speak of growing those disciples in preaching, teaching, heal-

ing, nurturing, giving, administering, building, and many other tasks. I would like to address the

many other tasks for a moment. I would invite you to stop reading at this point, get a pencil and

paper and make a list of all the tasks that are important to the life of your church. (While you are

making your list pretend you are hearing the Jeopardy theme song, do do do do do do do).

Does your list include: mowing the grass, painting, washing windows, dishes, or the kitchen lin-

ens, cleaning out refrigerators, stoves or ovens, wiping up spills, picking up trash on the

grounds, making pies and apple dumplings, waiting on tables at spaghetti dinners, cooking

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR

OUR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018

SERVICE 9:30AM—11:00AM

LUNCH TO FOLLOW 150TH CHURCH BUILDING ANNIVERSARY

& 240TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEING

A CONGREGATION

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

CHARGE CONFERENCE

Sat. Oct 27 at 2pm

St. Luke’s UMC

the spaghetti or sauce, purchasing supplies, making desserts, volunteering in the office, get-ting everything ready for the church picnic, helping with Bible school, training others to do what you do, giving someone a ride to worship, visiting or sitting with a sick friend? This list could go on forever but I think you get the idea. Many of these tasks aren’t even thought of as being important to your church but they are. They are all a part of keeping your church healthy. You may not think so but they are the work of ministry in which we all should be in-volved.

This simple quote from John Wesley takes Somebody, Nobody, Everybody and Anybody out of the process.

Wesley wrote: Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as you ever can.

All of the names with “body” in them were removed and replaced with “you”.

We are so blessed in our church community to have so many “yous” that work very hard. Please keep in mind that there is always room for more helpers and the “yous” who are al-ready doing are willing to train new “yous”.

Blessings to all, Pastor Lynn

In Christ’s service, Pastor Lynn

150TH CELEBRATION RENOVATION UPDATE

Utilizing some of the remaining red carpet from the sanctuary restoration, the trustees had new carpet installed in the elevator. The installation cost was only $125.00. It was an im-provement and brightened up the elevator area.

The stained glass windows project is slow moving at this time because Raynal Studio's has a major window project with Duke University. They are working on Calvary's four stained glass windows as time permits. We should see our windows back as we move into early fall.

The 150th Celebration Renovation Committee has been meeting and are putting together plans for the anniversary celebration on Sunday, October 14th. More information is forth com-ing.

Our financial numbers for the 150th Celebration Renovation Campaign as of July 8th, are $94,574.25, from the congregation and friends of Calvary, and $63,700.37, from interest on investments. We have spent $118,805.14, leaving a balance of $39,469.48, for renovation pro-jects which includes stained glass windows. We have made an outstanding effort to this point, but there are only two months left to reach Calvary's goal of $124,000, from the con-gregation and friends leaving $29,425.75 to raise. If we average $14,712.87, per month, over the next two months we can attain the 150th Celebration Renovation Campaign goal. These figures seem hard to obtain in the next two months because contributions have slowed down. We are still optimistic that we can attain the goal with God's help and prayers from our congregation and friends. Remember, this campaign has been a team effort and we should be proud of whatever we raise for God's House.

God Bless, 150th Celebration Renovation Committee

Please bring in some of the following items if you would like to support the

children in our neighborhood with their school supply needs. Please bring donations

to the church by Thursday, August 16th.

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1– English & More NA 7:30pm

2-Tai Chi 11am

Boy Scouts 6:30pm @ park

English & More

3— 4—Sharing Hands @ Noon— Jim & Myrtle Holland

5— Worship & Latino Services 9:30am

Sunday School 10:45am

6— Tai Chi 8am

English & More

7—TGIF Bible Study 10:30am

Tai Chi 11am

English & More

8— English & More NA 7:30pm

9—Tai Chi 11am

Boy Scouts 6:30pm @ park

English & More

10—

11— Sharing Hands @ Noon—Marsha Dodson

12—Worship & Latino Services 9:30am

Sunday School 10:45am

13— Tai Chi 8am

English & More

14— TGIF Bible Study 10:30am

Tai Chi 11am

English & More Blood Drive Noon—5:30

15—

English & More

NA 7:30pm

16— Tai Chi 11am

Boy Scouts Picnic 6:30pm @ park creek pavilion—all are welcome

English & More

17—

18—Sharing Hands @ Noon— Katherine Hinson

19—Worship & Latino Services 9:30am—

Sunday School 10:45am

20— Tai Chi 8am

English & More

21— TGIF Bible Study 10:30am

Tai Chi 11am

English & More

22— English & More NA 7:30pm

23—Tai Chi 11am

Boy Scouts 6:30pm @ park

English & More

24—

25—No Sharing Hands

26- Worship & Latino Services 9:30am

Sunday School 10:45am

27— Tai Chi 8am

English & More

28-TGIF Bible Study 10:30am

Tai Chi 11am

English & More

29- 30- Chancel Choir Practice 7pm

31-

C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T R Y

What images pop into your head when you hear the words Vacation Bible School? If VBS has been a great experience for you as a child or adult (or both!), you are probably smil-ing. Some may think of VBS as "old school" or not an event for your style of ministry. You might think VBS is OK, but you feel pressure because you need an event that sets your church apart from others in your area. 1. VBS is a dependable ongoing ministry. VBS can be a short-term event with long-term results. With a typical five-day time frame, VBS offers a chance to pull out all the stops and create an unforgettable experience. Research shows connections made during VBS result in salvations, discovery of church prospects and potential workers for other ongoing children's programs. Also, it is not uncommon for a leader to volunteer to help for "just one week of VBS," and feel God's tug on his or her heart to work with kids permanently.

2. VBS creates lasting memories. VBS is a special event that creates memories that help lock Bible truths in a child's heart and mind for a lifetime. Birthday parties and other special events have themes that use creativity to evoke feelings of excitement. Games, food, decorations and fun all link together in a total package. VBS does the same thing. When we connect with kids through this ministry, the bibli-cal truths that permeate all aspects of VBS also connect with their hearts and minds.

3. VBS is an opportunity to share the gospel. The biblical content built into the curriculum lays foundational truths that help kids under-stand who Jesus is and why they need a personal Savior. The relationships you develop with kids and their families can provide many opportunities to not only show the love of Jesus, but to share the truth of the gospel.

4. VBS is an event that you can customize. VBS is what you make it. Whether you provide an on-campus experience that encourages your church kids to bring their friends or an off-campus, community-centered Backyard Kids Club, the purpose of shar-ing the good news about Jesus is the same. Some churches are finding that it's worth the effort to do both. After a great on-campus experience, you can take those resources to back-yards and community rooms, or on mission trips.

VBS is the resource. The name you choose can be your own! You can call it VBS, Kids' Week, Fun Zone or any event name of your choice. Kids will come to love and talk about the events that excite them, engage them, and help them know that God and the people at your church really care about them.

VBS is an opportunity to ignite the imagination of your church, involve volunteers for a spe-cific "doable" commitment and connect with the kids in your church and community. The methods you use will create memories. The message you share will change lives. This past month we were blessed to serve over 30 children during Hero Central. We are very blessed to have this opportunity and thankful for all those amazing adults who volunteered their time and gifts to provide it.

God bless, The Paytons

A LT A R F L O W E R S

AUGUST 5—In honor of Sharon & Bill Lewis’ 60th wedding anniversary given by their children

AUGUST 12—To the glory of God and in loving memory of Peggy Williams given by Eileen & Dave Southerly

AUGUST 19—In memory of Cleave Frye given by Pearl & Doug Frye

AUGUST 26—In memory of Spence DeHaven and Henry Roberts given by Alecia Roberts & Rod , Ann & Brian

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

1 Aaron Payton 2 Doug Fries, Denise Street 3 Jessie Hernandez 4 Clark Logan 6 Linda Henry, Mary Ellen Lightner 7 Angela Cummings, Jennifer Lowry 9 Ruth Bartles, Patricia DiCecca 10 Arielle Mills 11 Charles Burditus, David Pitzer 12 William McKinney, Jr., Lisa Clipp, Reyes Portillo 14 Hannah Hurlock 16 Thelma Aldridge

17 Christopher McAboy 18 Joyce Bennett 19 Onnie Watson 20 Jeanetta Thompson, Holly Lemen 21 John King 22 Marianne Street, Chris Boggs 23 Michael Glascock, Ella Criswell, Paulino Raynoso Hipolito, Tia Coode 24 Debbie Printz 25 Nathan Payton, Jr., Nathaniel Payton, Zachary J. Crawford 27 Dale Flick 29 Tyler Pearrell 30 James Holland, Brian Frye

ALTAR FLOWER VOLUNTEERS: 8/5/18 – Beverly & Gary Frye 8/12/18 – David & Cathy Decker 8/19/18 – David & Eileen Southerly 8/26/18 – Doug Frye

ALTAR GUILD: Heather Villeme HEAD COMMUNION/USHER: Ken Criswell COMMUNION STEWARD: Heather Villeme GREETERS: Bev Hardman & Ellen Newcome LITURGIST/READER: Heather Villeme

CALVARY STORY – AUGUST 2018

Is it August already? Summer can’t be almost over! A special thanks to all who provid-ed special music for July services. We had Jillian Albright on trombone, Samantha Al-bright singing some contemporary numbers, Daris Albright on organ and piano, and Daniel’s Vision. I enjoyed all our music from July and was pleased that Daniel’s Vision performed for us for no fee.

Daniel’s Vision often used secular tunes with rewritten Christian lyrics. If you wonder whether or not this is appropriate consider the following story. William Booth was the founder of the Salvation Army. Once told that certain kinds of music were too much “of the world” to be used in evangelistic meetings, he replied, “Not allowed to sing that tune or this tune? Indeed! Secular music, do you say? Belongs to the devil, does it? Well, if it did, I would plunder him of it. Every note and every strain and every harmony is divine and belongs to us.” I like William Booth’s attitude. Music is a good and per-fect gift that comes from heaven.

As of now there is no special music confirmed for August, however I expect that we will hear a song or two from our Calvary kids and children who attended VBS. There are a few other acts that may be brewing. I will try and coax Jillian Albright to perform another solo or two before the summer is out.

The first Chancel Choir practice will be Thursday, August 30th at 7:00pm in the Choir Room. The first Adult Handbell Choir practice will be September 2nd immediately fol-lowing the service and the first youth choir practices will be later that evening with the Youth Handbells at 5:15pm.

Please continue to pray for our music ministry as we continue to pray for you. Enjoy the rest of August!

Mark C. Albright

“O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.” - Psalm 34:3

“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the

LORD and put their trust in him.” – Psalm 40:3

WINCHESTER AVENUE CH RISTIAN CHURCH CLOTHING CLOSET

BACK TO SCH OOL CLOT HES NE E DE D 400 Winchester Ave, Martinsburg, WV

Winchester Ave Church is asking for your help with clothing for their back to

school clothing drive. You may drop clothes off at Winchester Ave Church, Ste-

phen St. entrance, on Thursday mornings from 10am—noon. Clothing should be

for children from k– high school. Please make sure clothes are clean and appropri-

ate for school aged children. If you have any questions please call Lee at 304-620-

6350.

If you are signed up to go on the Sight &

Sound trip to see the performance of Jesus

on September 29th please remember your

final payment is due by August 26th and

checks are made payable to Calvary UMC.