THE BLESSING
NOVEMBER 2014
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
3177 South 107th Street
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 541-9050
WORSHIP: Sundays at 9:00 AM
FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
400 South 91st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 453-1710
WORSHIP: Sundays at 10:45 AM
Mark Your Calendars….
CALVARY / FAITH
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Sunday ~ December 7th
1:00 PM at Calvary UMC
Rev. Dr. Thomas O. Garnhart
Presiding
All church members are eligible to vote
and encouraged to attend!
Sincere Sympathy
to the family of
Pearl I. Buck
who passed away on
September 27th.
Wednesday ~ November 26th
7:00 PM at
Memorial United Methodist Church
3450 South 52nd Street
Greenfield, WI 53219
(414) 545-2440
Leading in Worship:
Rev. Fred Thomas-Breitfeld
Jackson Park Ev. Lutheran Church
Rev. Janet Hartzell
Memorial United Methodist Church
Rev. Rachel Olson
Calvary & Faith United Methodist Churches
Everyone is Welcome!
(There will be pie!)
HANGING OF THE
GREENS
AT CALVARY
Saturday
December 6th
10:00 AM
Volunteers are needed to help decorate the
church in preparation for the Christmas
season. Please consider being one of those
volunteers. Many hands make light work
~ and the job will get done quicker!
Coming Soon…
December 14th
Calvary’s Sunday School
Christmas Program
DAYLIGHT SAVING
TIME ENDS SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 2ND!
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Pastor’s Message . . .
To All the Wonderful People of Calvary and Faith:
For all your
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faithful service to church and community
prayers and support
generous giving
sharing of time, talents and resources
love of God, neighbor and self
With much affection and admiration,
Pastor Rachel
Thank You
Calvary and Faith
Congregations!
NOVEMBER 2014
CALVARY’S NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
11/1 Janet Weick
11/6 Kylie Rosewitz
11/7 Jack Koney
11/8 Chris Zimmerman
Cheryl Moczynski
11/9 Sue Gordon
11/10 Bryn Winter
11/11 Ed Haese
Ricky Paustian
11/15 Anne Kaczynski
11/20 Ethan Counsell
11/21 Marge Shively
11/24 Edith Clark
11/25 Eleanor Vincent
11/27 Desma Deaner
11/29 Norma Gallagher
Jeff Hogan
Jessica Miron
11/30 Sharon Thomas
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FAITH’S NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
11/2 Virginia Rinka-LeTendre
Karen Beres
11/6 Marshall Bruch
11/14 Shelby Diener
11/16 Jackie Baumgart
11/17 Rebecca Weed
11/27 Dorothy Rasching
11/28 Ken Siegesmund
FAITH’S NOVEMBER
ANNIVERSARIES
11/3 Josh & Val Riewe
CALVARY’S NOVEMBER
ANNIVERSARIES
11/6 Dennis & Cynthia Swodzinski
11/27 Steve & Colleen Babinec
11/28 Robert & Margaret Spaude
CALVARY’S CONTRIBUTION
STATEMENTS
Contribution Statements can be found on
the cabinet in the narthex. To help save
on postage, please take yours.
Thank you.
BREAD FOR CALVARY
We’re looking for bakers and buyers for
the ‘Bread for Calvary’ campaign. We
‘knead’ your help. The $ale will continue
through November, so let’s keep baking!
Karen Drescher
‘Bread for Calvary’ Coordinator
* Imagine No Malaria: Calvary and Faith collected
$1,061.85 for this mission.
* Bonnie Snyder, Donna Kornowski, Chris
Zimmerman, Karen Graff and Sharon and Jim
Thomas prepared October’s “The Blessing” newsletter
for mailing.
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NOVEMBER 2014
CALVARY’S OUTREACH NEWS
FEEDING THE PEOPLE
The next time we will serve at
Bay View Methodist will be on
November 16, 2014. We have
been helping there for several months and it’s
great. It’s very laid back, the people are friendly,
and we go in early to help set up. It takes us
about 3 hours for the entire process. I hope you
can help us out. The people are so happy to get a
meal on a Sunday afternoon and be able to relax
with friends. The serving time is 3:00 PM to 4:30
PM. They are located at 2772 S. KK in Bay View.
Please sign up for November on the sheet that
is posted as you enter the church. We need you.
We meet to carpool from Calvary at 1:30 PM. If
you plan to drive yourself, we are scheduled to be
there at 2:00 PM. We will serve until 4:30 PM
and then clean up and go home. We’re usually
finished by 5:00 PM.
We can use all the help we can get. Several of the
people that have been helping have to be gone.
We can always use new helpers. The more people
that we have the better the program runs.
COIN BASKET
During the month of November we
will hold our annual collection for
“SALVATION ARMY THANKSGIVING MEALS.” Many of you know
how hard it is for low income families to pay for
a Thanksgiving Dinner. The Salvation Army
will provide just that! A good home cooked, hot,
delicious Turkey Dinner. Please dig deep into
your pockets and throw your spare change in the
bowl at the back of the church or mark your pew
envelope “Salvation Army Thanksgiving Meals.”
FOOD OFFERING SUNDAY
November 2nd
Let’s help stock the shelves with
pasta, sauce, cereal and toothpaste.
These are items the pantry cannot
keep in stock. Winter months can be tough for
low income families. Please be generous and
bring a few items to church!
Nancy Stamey
WINTER COAT DRIVE
Continuing through the month of
November, we will be collecting
GENTLY USED WINTER COATS
for Northcott Neighborhood House.
They need all sizes XXL, XL, L, M & S for men,
women, children, and infants! Please bring clean
coats to church and leave them in the choir room.
KNITTING & CROCHETING
GROUP
The K&C group will continue to use
the month of November to create hats,
caps, scarves and mittens for the
holiday giving to Northcott Neighborhood Center.
The center is in need of all sizes from babies to
adults. Please help us make this a success.
Our next meeting will be on Monday, November
3rd, in the John Wesley room at Calvary from
1:00-2:00.
If you have any questions, contact Maggie Lewis
([email protected] or 414.425.9591).
THE CHRISTMAS GIVING
TREE IS COMING!
During the month of November,
Calvary will have the “Giving Tree”
up in the narthex. This is a very
special Christmas Project! Please
look and take a tag or two and fill a
“CHRISTMAS WISH” for someone in
need. Please bring the gifts back to church,
WRAPPED and with the tag identifying it. All
proceeds will benefit the Northcott Neighborhood
House. If you have any questions, please contact
Chris or Randy Zimmerman.
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CALVARY’S UNITED
METHODIST WOMEN
Meeting: Tues., Nov. 11th, 11:00 AM
Program: WORLD THANK OFFERING
Hostesses: Chris Zimmerman
Loretta Wegner
Devotions: Sharon Thomas
We still need members to sign up as co-hostesses,
program providers, and devotions providers for
2015. Please sign up if you did not do so at our last
meeting. The sign up sheet is in the office on our
book shelf. See Marie if you have questions.
CANDY COLLECTION
Calvary’s United Methodist Women
will be collecting wrapped candy
between Halloween and Christmas
to be put in individual bags for folks
at Northcott Neighborhood House.
Look for the box in the narthex.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
As students begin preparing for
exams, please remember to send
their college address to the church
so we can get ready for the much
anticipated and highly successful College Care
Packages!
Karen Drescher
College Care Packages Coordinator
DIAPER COLLECTION
Women of Faith are continuing their
mission work within the community
with a “Thanks Offering” of diapers
to Joy House.
Diapers of all sizes are needed as well as baby
wipes. The deadline for this collection is
Sunday, November 9th. There is a box in the
narthex for your donation.
Dining
Out Group
Next Dining Out…
Thursday
November 20th
Meyer’s Restaurant
6:00 PM
Please sign up on the bulletin
board in the narthex.
WOMEN OF FAITH
Our September meeting was held on
the 22nd. After eating our lunch, we
had prayer and scripture. Our story
from “Guideposts” was “In Sickness
and in Health” by Amy Hauser.
Amy and her husband, Tom had grown apart
and Tom said maybe they should go their
separate ways. Amy asked for God’s help and
felt he answered that they should wait a year
before they made any decisions.
One day in the shower, Amy found a lump.
She went to have it checked out and was told
that she had breast cancer and needed to start
treatment right away. She called Tom at work
and he came home. He said she was strong and
that they would beat the cancer.
Together they fought the cancer and grew closer
together, more than ever. After treatment for
six months, Amy got the call that she was cancer
free. Amy knew that with God’s help and also
with the help of her husband Tom, they had
survived the crisis and their marriage was
stronger than ever.
We had the business part of our meeting. The
treasurer reported that they paid $160.00 to
Bev Scott’s nephew who helped her clean the
kitchen. We also were informed that the vacuum
cleaner used in the fellowship hall didn’t
work. It was voted that we would purchase a
new one. We also were informed that Florence
Feil was giving up leadership of our group. She
asked if anyone else would be willing to take
over. It was suggested that we take turns taking
charge of the program. That idea was accepted.
Because of the Zoo Interchange construction
near Faith UMC, we will hold our meetings at
Calvary UMC. Our next meeting will be
November 17th at 11:30. Bring your lunch and
join us.
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NOVEMBER 2014
Dear Pastor,
OA - 9:30 AM Saturday Meeting
appreciates your beautiful church!
Thank you,
Treasurer, W.A.-OA
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Dear Members and Friends of Calvary and Faith,
On October 11th, I along with other Korean
War Veterans were honored to be taken on a one
day journey to Washington DC. This one day
flight to and from Washington DC was one of the
most exciting events of my life. One of the
important parts of a soldier’s life was Mail Call.
It was the only link we had with our families.
No e-mails or Skype in those days. On our flight
home, we received letters from our friends and
family and from many members of our church.
Letters that you had written and mailed to me.
I received so many I could not possibly respond to
them individually. They were overwhelming and
very touching and to each one of you I give my
thanks. They were all read and cherished and
will be saved. The Korean War is often called The
Forgotten War as there was no recognition given
to the many men who served and died in that
conflict. Now, after 60 years, we have been
honored with a fantastic Korean War Memorial
as well as other memorials and monuments to
American veterans. I would encourage any of you
who would have an opportunity to visit this
fantastic place of Honor, do so and you will never
regret it. So once again, I thank all of you.
Most sincerely and thankful,
Doug Koch
Former Corporal 7th Cavalry
SHUTTERBUG AT
CALVARY
FAITH’S ONGOING MISSION
COLLECTIONS
FOOD: We continue to collect nonperishable food. One month the food
collection goes to United Methodist
Children’s Services and the next
month the food is given to Northcott
Neighborhood Center. Please continue to bring in your donations and put
them under the skirted table in the
narthex.
CAMPBELL’S LABELS:
There is a Campbell’s can on
the table in the narthex for all
your Campbell’s labels. If you
are unsure of what labels to
bring, there is a listing on the bulletin board.
These labels are sent to McCurdy School in New
Mexico.
HEIFER PROJECT: There is
a plastic jar on a table in the
narthex to collect your loose
coins (folding money or checks
are also good). We collect year round and in the
fall, send the money to the Heifer Project.
ALUMINUM CAN POP TOP TABS:
We continue to collect these tabs for
the Ronald McDonald House. Put
them in a plastic sandwich bag and
give them to either Florence or Bob
Feil. You can also leave them in the
Campbell’s box in the narthex.
Shutterbug's next gathering will
be on Tuesday, November 11th,
at 6:30 PM. The basic assignment is “signs of
fall.” Suggestions include photos that include
reflections. Shots of pumpkin or mincemeat pies
should be accompanied with the actual pies for
sharing. A’la mode is optional.
GUEST HOUSE: Those small
toiletries that are in your hotel
room can be put to good use for
the homeless in our community.
There is a wicker basket under
the triangle table in the narthex
where you can put your collection.
Shutterbug is a gathering of folks who enjoy
photography. If you have any questions,
contact Dale Shively (414) 453-2420 or
Tom Garnhart (414) 427-5770.
PENNY COLLECTION: Pennies
collected go into Faith’s special
fund to purchase items needed that
are not in the budget.
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TREASURER’S REPORT
CALVARY
General Budget 2014
Given thru September:
Expenses thru September:
Cash Balance:
$95,107.
$102,815.
-$16,964.
TREASURER’S REPORT
FAITH
September Church Income:
September Church Expenses:
$5,243.50
$4,210.26
Building /Major Maintenance Fund
Given in September:
Disbursed in September:
Fund Balance:
$25.
0
$957.
**PRE-SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS**
CAMPBELL’S SOUP LABELS
Campbell’s Soup for Education Program
Calvary Pre-School is collecting the UPC label
located on the side of products. Many of you have
been contributing to our label saver program at
church. Thank you! Did you know there are
more than soup labels that are valuable? You will
find a complete list on the table outside the church
office. We need your continued help. Ask your
family and neighbors to save them for you, then
put them in the label saver. A little effort from
many will produce great results.
CHRISTIANS
WITH QUESTIONS
Christians with Questions will meet
on Saturday, November15th at 9:00
AM. Registration begins at 8:30 AM.
This session’s DVD will be: Sr. Miriam
Therese Winter - Unleashing the
Spirit. Small group discussion to
follow. We look forward to seeing you and offer
coffee. In the interests of saving disposable items,
please bring your own mug for beverages.
View the full year of topics at their website:
www.christianswithquestions.org
KAIROS
Kairos meets on the second Thursday
of the month, September through
May, at 12:30 PM at Calvary.
Discussions are based on a book
chosen by the group. All are welcome
for this ecumenical group.
TYSON PROJECT
Calvary Pre-School is collecting Tyson A+ Labels.
The Tyson company will pay us cash for every
label collected. Bring in the A+ Labels from any
Tyson product ant put them in the Campbell’s
label saver in the narthex.
EYE GLASS DONATIONS
Calvary Pre-School is collecting old prescription
eyeglasses. Please place your donations in the box
on the table in the narthex. Calvary Pre-School
will forward them to the proper organization.
Thank you for your support!
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Overeaters Anonymous offers hope
and support to anyone who suffers
from the disease of compulsive
eating. It is not a religious program,
but a spiritual one. OA offers physical, emotional,
and spiritual healing from this three-fold disease
through the practice of the Twelve Steps adapted
from Alcoholics Anonymous, and by the loving
acceptance and support of the fellowship. There is
a meeting at Calvary every Saturday at 9:30 AM.
Call the OA office at 414-259-0640 or go to
www.oa.org for more information.
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NOVEMBER 2014
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS ~ CALVARY
Date
Liturgist
Ushers
Acolyte
November 2
Maggie Lewis
Dan & Cheryl Perry
Scott & Tara Wletschak
Donna Kornowski
Janet Weick
Scott Noseworthy
Communion Stewards:
November 9
Karen Drescher
Nancy Stamey
Judy Rosewitz
Dan & Nicole Counsell
Shawon Paradis
November 16
Coral Kaczynski
Jackie Miron
Jerry Flanigan
Vern & Karen Fisher
Christa Redel
November 23
Clark Hillery
Janet Fedenia
Anne Geigel-Grams
Jim & Lila Gorney
Brianna Koney
November 30
Danny Miron
Bob & Maggie Lewis
Jeff & Terry Hogan
John Redel
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS ~ FAITH
Date
Liturgist
November 2
George Affeldt
Communion Steward: Pam Weed
Ushers
Tom Phillips
November 9
Bob Baker
Tom Phillips
November 16
Volunteer Needed
Tom Phillips
November 23
Jeanne Geraci
Tom Phillips
November 30
John Jirik
Tom Phillips
ENERGY SAVING REMINDER
Just a note to remind people about the
efficient use of heat in our church. If
you turn up the heat in a specific
area, please remember to turn it down
again when you are through. If you open doors to
the main part of the church during the week,
please close them again. We are trying to save
money on the utilities. Thank you for all that
you do.
Nancy Stamey ~ Trustees Chair
UNITED METHODIST STUDENT DAY
NOVEMBER 30TH
Your generous gifts on United
Methodist Student Day
support United Methodist
scholarships and the United
Methodist Student Loan fund,
administered by the General
Board of Higher Education
and Ministry.
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CIRCUIT 35 UNITED
METHODIST CHURCHES
“From A to Z: the Airport to the Zoo!”
The month of October brought field trips, piñata
making and painting along with parties of Halloween
fun.
“Giving Thanks for…” is our theme this month.
The first week finds us “Building it Big!” This week
the children will experience building with many
different items. We look forward to seeing wonderful
structures. Our second week is “The Sunny
Southwest.” We will explore the wonders of this
part of our country.
Weeks Three and Four will find us learning all about
“Our Sensational Senses” along with some “Turkey
Talk.” They will be fun weeks of art. It is always fun
to listen to children as they try new food items! We
will also be talking about visiting our family and
friends for the upcoming holidays.
School is closed on Wednesday, November 26th, and
Thursday, November 27th for families and staff to
enjoy the holiday.
Calvary United Methodist Church
Pastor Rachel Olson
3177 S. 107th St. - West Allis - 53227
(414) 541-9050
Christ United Methodist Church
Pastor Mao Her
5200 S. 48th St. - Greenfield - 53220
(414) 421-0202
Cudahy United Methodist Church
Pastor Mpoyo Mulongo
5865 S. Lake Dr. - Cudahy - 53110
(414) 769-6770
Faith United Methodist Church
Pastor Rachel Olson
400 S. 91st St. - Milwaukee - 53214
(414) 453-1710
Fe Hispanic United Methodist Church
Pastor Ada Rosado
First United Methodist Church
Pastor Susan Lockman
On behalf of the Calvary Pre-School staff and children,
we wish everyone a safe, family filled
Happy Thanksgiving!
7520 W. Lapham St. - West Allis - 53214
(414) 774-5500
Gobble, Gobble!
Memorial United Methodist Church
Pastor Janet Hartzell
Sue Ignaczak
Director
414-541-9050
[email protected]
“Celebrating 46 years of
Early Childhood Education”
1968-2014
3450 S. 52nd St. - Greenfield - 53219
(414) 545-2440
Oak Creek Community
United Methodist Church
Pastor Wendee Nitz
8675 S. 13th St. - Oak Creek - 53154
(414) 762-4600
So Beautiful Korean
United Methodist Church
Pastor Sung-Keun Kim
4275 S. 112th St. - Greenfield - 53228
(414) 425-2530
South Milwaukee
United Methodist Church
Pastor Harsha Kotian ~ Circuit Leader
1327 Marshall Av. - South Milwaukee - 53172
(414) 762-6030
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NOVEMBER 2014
CALVARY EVENTS ~ NOVEMBER 2014
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
9:30 AM
Overeaters
Anonymous
2
3
9 AM Worship &
Sunday School
10 AM
Bible Study
All Saints Sunday
1 PM Knitting &
Crocheting
Holy Communion
Food Offering
Daylight Saving
Time Ends
9
9 AM Worship &
Sunday School
4
7
13
14
8
9:30 AM
Overeaters
Anonymous
7:30 PM
Chancel Choir
6:30 PM
Administrative
Council
10
6
6:15 PM
Bell Choir
2:15 PM Spirit
Gathering
10 AM
Bible Study
5
8:30 AM
Pre-School Staff
Meeting
11
12
11 AM
U.M. Women
6:15 PM
Bell Choir
6:30 PM
Shutterbug
7:30 PM
Chancel Choir
12:30 PM
Kairos
15
8 AM Men’s
Breakfast @
The Forum
Restaurant
9AM Christians
with Questions
9:30 AM
Overeaters
Anonymous
16
17
9 AM Worship &
Sunday School
10 AM
Bible Study
Bells will Play
11:30 AM
Women of Faith
2 PM Serving at
Bay View UMC
23
9 AM Worship &
Sunday School
Christ the King
Sunday
30
9 AM Worship
No Sunday
School
United Methodist
Student Day
Offering
6:30 PM Board
of Trustees
24
10 AM
Bible Study
18
6:30 PM
Joint SPRC
Meeting at
Calvary UMC
Newsletter
Articles Due
25
19
6:15 PM
Bell Choir
7:30 PM
Chancel Choir
26
7 PM
Thanksgiving Eve
Service at
Memorial UMC
20
6 PM
Dining Out at
Meyer’s
Restaurant
21
22
8 AM Women’s
Breakfast @
Meyer’s
Restaurant
9:30 AM
Overeaters
Anonymous
27
Thanksgiving
Day
Church Office
Closed
28
29
9:30 AM
Overeaters
Anonymous
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FAITH EVENTS ~ NOVEMBER 2014
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
10:45 AM Worship
at Calvary UMC
3
All Saints Sunday
4
7:30 PM
TNT Group
Meeting
5
7 PM AA District
Meeting
6
7
8
13
14
15
20
21
22
28
29
7 PM
NA Group
Meeting
Holy Communion
Daylight Saving
Time Ends
9
10:45 AM Worship
at Calvary UMC
16
10:45 AM Worship
at Calvary UMC
Calvary’s Bell
Choir will Play
10
17
11:30 AM
Women of
Faith at
Calvary
UMC
2 PM Serving at
Bay View UMC
11
7:30 PM
TNT Group
Meeting
18
6:30 PM
Joint SPRC
Meeting at
Calvary
UMC
12
19
7 PM AA District
Meeting
7 PM
NA Group
Meeting
6 PM
Dining Out at
Meyer’s
Restaurant
7 PM
NA Group
Meeting
Newsletter
Articles Due
7:30 PM
TNT Group
Meeting
23
10:45 AM Worship
at Calvary UMC
30
10:45 AM Worship
at Calvary UMC
United Methodist
Student Day
Offering
24
25
7:30 PM
TNT Group
Meeting
26
7 PM
Thanksgiving Eve
Service at
Memorial UMC
27
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
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CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WEST ALLIS
3177 S. 107TH STREET
WEST ALLIS, WI. 53227
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Calvary & Faith United Methodist Churches
Calvary Church’s Website: www.calvaryumc-westallis.org
Pastor’s Email: [email protected]
Calvary Church’s Email: [email protected]
Faith Church’s Email: [email protected]
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
STAFF
CALVARY
Worship:
Sunday School:
Fellowship:
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
FAITH
Worship:
Sunday School:
10:45 AM
10:45 AM
Pastor:
Calvary Organist:
Faith Musician:
Calvary Choir Director:
Calvary Bell Choir Director:
Calvary Pre-School Director:
Secretary:
Calvary & Faith Custodian:
Rev. Rachel K. Olson
Sue Weber
Sue Schulkers
Karen Drescher
Nancy Stamey
Sue Ignaczak
Jeanine Mazur
Doug Pruitt