Wednesday Worship
6:00 p.m. Informal Worship
Sunday Schedule
8:30 a.m. Blended Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship
Pastor David Johnsen
Richard Kelly, Coordinator of Family Ministries
Nancy Hodgson, Director of Music Ministry
Wendy Ross, Director of Choirs
909 NE “A” Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Phone: (541) 479-2577
E-mail: [email protected]
www.calvarylutherangp.org
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Permit No. 165
Calvary Caller
Holy Week
Service of Healing and Holy Communion
Maundy Thursday, April 2, 6:30 p.m.
Good Friday Service
April 3, 6:30 p.m.
The Resurrection of Our Lord
April 5 — Easter Worship
8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
9:45 a.m.
April 2015
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From Pastor Dave
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but
it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live
by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. -Galatians 2:20
Easter Sunday, April 5, is of course an annual celebration to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus. Many consider this day as “the most holy” of
religious holidays. Others look at this day as the one and only time they attend worship -- unless, of course, they also make a point to come on Christmas.
Actually, the early Christian church began celebrating Easter as a
“Christian Passover.” The Passover, we remember, was already an important
celebration for the Jews because it commemorated their deliverance from
Egypt. Since Jesus’ death was during the Passover celebration, many Jewish
Christians continued to observe Passover in memory of Christ’s death. Later
on, the yearly “Christian Passover” began to include other observances, such
as Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Then the day Jesus
rose from the dead they called, “Resurrection Sunday.”
Over the history of the Christians church, there have been controversies over when to celebrate Easter and over some of the pagan customs that
were incorporated into the Christian celebration. For instance, the egg was
considered a symbol of life and fertility in a pagan ritual. It was borrowed by
the Christians to become a symbol of “life” for the Christian holiday. The
earliest Easter eggs were dyed red to represent the blood shed by Christ.
These are just a few facts about how the Easter celebration came
about. Of course, the reason you and I celebrate Easter today is because we
want to fully celebrate Jesus Christ’s life, death and resurrection that secured
our salvation. However, in the same way that Christmas ought to be celebrated 365 days/year, my prayer is that people will, more than once a year, think
about the meaning of Easter. Each Sunday throughout the year really is a
“little Easter”.
Let’s continue to live daily for Christ, serving Him through the power
of His resurrection.
Happy Easter!
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With Gladness
8:30 a.m.
COMMUNION SERVERS
2nd: Maundy Thursday
Jan Stutts, Connie Kurth
5th: Kirby & Janine Nave
Ruth Johnsen
12th: Larry & Diane Weaver
Jessica Kelly
19th: Larry & Diane Weaver
Ruth Johnsen
26th: Bob & Jeanne Workley
Carol Wilson
10:45 a.m.
COMMUNION SERVERS
2nd: Maundy Thursday
Jan Stutts, Connie Kurth
5th: John & Mary Jane Ainsworth
George Straka
12th: Don & Karen Martyn
Connie Kurth
19th: Don & Karen Martyn
Bonnie Cordes
26th: George Straka
ALTAR GUILD
2nd: Maundy Thursday Connie Kurth
5th: Ann Stutts, Connie Kurth
12th: Karen Lebow, Betty Williams
19th: Dolly Rodriguez, Lia Hass
26th: Bonnie Cordes, Jerri Szabo
USHERS
8:30 a.m.: Chuck Hathaway, captain
Chuck Andrew
Andrew Jaroslow
Lyle Lebow
LECTORS
5th: 8:30 a.m. Buck Woodburn
10:45 a.m. George Straka
12th: 8:30 a.m. Jessica Kelly
10:45 a.m. Connie Kurth
19th: 8:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
26th: 8:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
Ernie Mortensen
Joan Hathaway
Marcia Lembcke
Jan Hiltbruner
10:45 a.m.: Butch Kurth, captain
Dave Cook
Dale Wheeler
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Serving the Lord . . . . . . . .
HOSTESS COMMITTEE
Hostess - Ann Stutts
ACOLYTES
Marcia Cottrill
Edith Craig
Inga Craig
Marilyn Dierks
Kathy Doe
Dorothy Ehlig
Melinda Eide
Marilyn & Lori Elrod
Sharon Emfinger
Laura Erb
8:30 a.m.:
5th: Brandon Jaroslow
12th: Kolby Dinkel
19th: Bryce Christopherson
26th: Mason Craig
10:45 a.m.:
5th: Pam Whatley
12th: Pam Whatley
19th: Pam Whatley
26th: Pam Whatley
GREETERS
5th: 8:30 a.m. Ian Whetstone, Edith Fraser
10:45 a.m. David & Lia Hass, Patty Latham
12th: 8:30 a.m. Jack & Joanne Nahmias
10:45 a.m. David & Lia Hass, Patty Latham
19th: 8:30 a.m. needed
10:45 a.m. David & Lia Hass, Patty Latham
26th: 8:30 a.m. Bill & Carmella Menke
10:45 a.m. David & Lia Hass, Patty Latham
ALTAR FLOWERS
5th: Kim & Dave Gilmour in loving memory of Kim, Ralph and Robert Anderson,
and in celebration of Kim & Dave’s wedding anniversary (2)
12th: Jerri Szabo in loving memory of her sisters (2)
19th: Dale Wheeler in loving memory of William “Bill” Lawrence (1)
KIDZ
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Sunday, April 5th
right after first service
Please bring something to collect
your eggs.
MYSTERY PROJECT
FOR
SUNDAY SCHOOL
We will be doing a
mystery project at the
end of May in Sunday
School. We will need as
many cotton balls (any
size) as we can get.
Please give cotton balls
to Rick or Deb.
Thanks for your help!
Mary Quick in honor of her grandson’s 3rd birthday (1)
26th: Chuck & Terry Morrison (2)
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Sign Up to Join “The Supper Club”
You won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to make new friends
at Calvary while enjoying food and fellowship. Registration for the
Summer session will take place after Easter and continue through
April 26. Watch for a table in the narthex near the office and fill out a
registration form. Singles and couples of all ages are welcome. Contact
the church office or Marcia Cottrill for more information.
Calvary Lutheran First Annual Book ‘n Bake Sale
Groups of 6 again will be randomly chosen, but will determine their
own schedule. There are no rules: just the expectation of three potluck
meals in members’ homes between May and September. During this first
session some groups have had so much fun they have met more than
three times and even invited neighbors to join them. Some groups met for
brunch after church to minimize driving or enjoyed lunch together to avoid
driving after dark.
Talk to anyone who has participated and you will get an enthusiastic
report. “Let Us Break Bread Together” as Jesus did. Sharing Food in
Fellowship with others brings many rewards. It is a time for sharing who
we are, a time for learning about each other and a time of joy in knowing
that we share in common our love for God and His love for us. It is a time
well spent. One comes away with a smile and a feeling of gratitude to be
a part of this small gathering. We, Bob and Jeanne Workley, highly recommend the "Supper Club" to everyone at Calvary.
Dianne and Ed Weitzel said, “Calvary’s Supper Clubs are creating
family. Our group consisted of two couples and two singles. Although we
were assigned our group of six, inviting others is always an option and
those who had the space did so. We all enjoyed our first meal together as
acquaintances and by our third had become good friends. We are anxious to continue this unique fellowship and culinary adventure.”
You know what they say. When one door closes another opens.
So here we are (the Stitchcrafters) closing the door on our Rummage
Sale, which no longer exists. However, the door of opportunity has
opened and the project replacement is a Book ‘n Bake Sale. This is
scheduled for May 2 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Once again we will be calling on our church family for your support, so when you are doing your Spring Cleaning, keep in mind that we
would love to have all the books that you don’t plan on keeping with
this exception: We will not accept magazines, dictionaries or encyclopedias.
Bring Books: Starting Tuesday, April 28 thru Friday, May 1 from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Those of you who are bakers, please begin to think about what
you would like to bake and donate. We are not, however, selling Lefse.
We will save that for our Christmas Bazaar.
Continue to read your church bulletin, as we will publish updates
so you are kept informed.
This is our first experience with this particular type of fund raiser,
so if you have knowledge of or experience inparticipating in one previously, we are certainly open to suggestions.
Many thank for your support.
Edith Fraser for Stitchcrafters
The Outreach Committee
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Birthdays
Anniversaries
2
4
5
9
2
11
12
14
15
16
18
24
25
26
28
Barbara Moodie
Clay Rounsaville
Bob Workley
Gwen Childs
Don Martyn
Buck Woodburn
Karen Martyn
Tobie Baertschiger
Peggy Dinkel
Carol Gooding
Jodi Tamosunas
Laura Boldon
David Matheny
Natasha Goldman
Michael Lyda
Dave Cook
Guenter Foit
Sharon Chism
Kris Panacy
Tom Wicklin
Chuck Andrew
Terry Morrison
Karl Dinkel
Lee & Marj Mortensen
Bob & Jeanne Workley
7 Dr. Bernie & Darlene Hill
10 Amanda & Jeff Iles
21 Josh & Gabrielle Johnsen
29 Dennis & Debbie Sauro
Newsletter
Deadline is
the Third Sunday
of the Month.
Relay For Life Yard Sale
Friday, May 1st, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Our Calvary Lutheran Relay For Life “South Pacific”
Team has a lofty goal of raising $2,500 to help “fight cancer here within Josephine County”. Our primary money-raising effort will be a Yard Sale. We seek
support from the congregation through the donation of “yard sale” items. The
Team asks you to bring donated items (no electronics, shoes, food, out-ofseason clothes or large/heavy items please) to the church and place them on
the tables near the back entrance (Thursdays-Sundays). Please mark the boxes/containers “Yard Sale Items”. These items will be removed from the church
not later than Monday at 9:00 a.m. If you have larger or awkward items to
donate, please contact Dick Cottrill to make arrangements for special delivery/
pick-up. We are accepting items through April 19.
The Team welcomes you to come to the Sale on Friday, May 1, 8:00
a.m.-2:00 p.m. and spend some money!! The Yard Sale will be held at Gordon
Hoefer’s home, 3353 Cheyenne Drive, Grants Pass, 97527. Contact Dick Cottrill at 541-472-8879 or [email protected] with comments, suggestions or
questions.
Early May Birthdays:
1
2
5
Nadine Fowler
Emma Jenkins
Bea Webber
Roberta Marsh
Greg Frerk
Community Play Group Meets at Calvary Lutheran
Kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to a Community Play Group on Fridays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church.
Please phone Gabi Johnsen at 503-954-5307 for more
information.
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Eat Dinner, Help Relay For Life
If you like to eat dinner, Relay is
giving you two opportunities to help in
April. When you eat at Sizzler on April
14th from 3:00-9:00 p.m., all CASH
tips go to Relay For Life.
Or cut out the coupon on the left
and “Join Us at Applebee’s” on April
16th. 15% of tickets with coupons and
tips will go to Calvary Lutheran’s
Relay team.
Thank you for your support.
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Holy Humor
Our Sympathy to:
(Thanks to George Straka for passing these along.)
Nadine Fowler and her family. Nadine’s mother, Anne Brende,
passed away on February 26 at the age of 99. At the time of her
death Anne was our oldest member. Anne and her husband,
Karl, joined Calvary in 1991. A celebration of Anne’s life will be
held at Calvary Lutheran on Saturday, April 4, at 11:00 a.m.
Dona Butler and her family. Bill Butler passed away on March 22
after a long battle with cancer. A celebration of Bill’s life will be
held at Calvary Lutheran on Saturday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m. Bill
was 83 years old. He & Dona joined Calvary in approximately
1980.
Please remember these families in your prayers.
Calvary Intercessors
The following people are available to be called
for private prayer:
Deb Christopherson
Rainie Farm
582-9690
479-7744
Calvary’s Mission Statement
Called by God’s name,
Responding to God’s unconditional love for us,
Empowered by the Holy Spirit,
We at Calvary Lutheran Church
Shall serve our local and global community
in Jesus’ Name
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There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her
brother in another part of the country. "Is there anything breakable in here?"
asked the postal clerk. "Only the Ten Commandments." answered the lady.
A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was
short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under
the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park
here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses." When he returned,
he found a citation from a police officer along with this note "I've circled this
block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not into
temptation."
A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, "Boys and girls,
what do we know about God?" A hand shot up in the air. "He is an artist!" said
the kindergarten boy. “Really? How do you know?" the teacher asked. "You
know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven.."
A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday
weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of
him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump. "Reverend,"
said the young man, "I'm so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone
waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip." The minister chuckled, "I
know what you mean. It's the same in my business."
The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask the
congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs
to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular
organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at the last minute. The
substitute wanted to know what to play. "Here's a copy of the service," he said
impatiently. "But, you'll have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the finances." During the service, the minister paused and
said, "Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice
as much as we expected and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can
pledge $100 or more, please stand up." At that moment, the substitute organist
played "The Star Spangled Banner." And that is how the substitute became the
regular organist!
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Calvary Bowlers
Location: 564 SW Foundry Street, Grants Pass 97526
Mailing address: same as above
Phone/FAX: 541-476-3344
Website: www.rochome.org
The deadline for the 2014 tax season is finally
past. Your ire is up; your net value is in the
gutter. It’s time to strike back. The Fellowship Committee has reserved 10 lanes at Caveman Bowl on Sunday, April 19, at 3:00 p.m. to spare you further consternation.
Pizza at Abby’s (Williams Highway) to follow. Non-bowlers are
welcome for moral support at Caveman Bowl and at Abby’s for
pizza and fellowship. No age limitations. A sign-up sheet is in
the Narthex.
“Last Thursday Serve @ The ROC”
The last Thursday of each month has been designated as a
time when we can represent Calvary Lutheran as volunteers at
The ROC Food Pantry. See you there on April 30th. Come between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for just an hour or stay longer.
For further information, please call Lisa Jaroslow at 541-2954663 or Ruth Johnsen at 541-476-3344. See you at The ROC!
Listen to Pastor Dave Online
Did you know that you can listen to the past week's sermon
on line at Calvary's website: calvarylutherangp.org.
“Blessing of the Animals” in May
“Blessing of the Animals” will take place on Saturday, May 16th at
10:00 a.m. Please plan to bring any/all animals you wish to have
A Quote for Easter:
blessed: dogs, cats, horses, llamas, gerbils, goldfish – you get the
“And now brothers, I will ask you a terrible question,
and God knows I ask it also of myself. Is the truth
beyond all truths, beyond the stars, just this: that to
live without him is the real death, that to die with
him the only life?”
picture. Any animals in costume may enter the costume contest! If
you would like to assist with planning/logistics, contact Janet Capetty:
541-761-1259.
Frederick Buechner, The Magnificent Defeat
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Sunday Worship Schedule
S
M
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April 2015
Wednesday Worship at 6:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. Blended Worship
10:45 a.m. Traditional worship
T
O N D A Y
W
U E S D A Y
T
E D N E S D A Y
6:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Powderhorn
9:15 a.m. Praise Team
9:30 a.m. Stitchcrafters
11:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study canceled
1:00 p.m. Praise & Healing Prayer
5:00 p.m. Bell Choir
6:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
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5
The Resurrection of Our Lord
9:30-11:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. Blended Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt Community Bible Series
4:30-5:30 p.m.
10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship
7
6:30 p.m. High School Youth
Healthy Lifestyle Class
Second Sunday of Easter
12
8:30 a.m. Blended Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School for children
10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship
Third Sunday of Easter
19
8:30 a.m. Blended Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School all ages
10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship
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9:30-11:30 a.m.
Community Bible Series
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Healthy Lifestyle Class
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Girl Scouts
8:30 a.m. Blended Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School all ages
10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship
3:00 p.m. at Caveman Bowl
Bowling & Pizza
Fourth Sunday of Easter
13
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Community Bible Series
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Healthy Lifestyle Class
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Girl Scouts
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27
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Community Bible Series
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Healthy Lifestyle Class
14
11:00 a.m. Pastor Dave leads
worship at Rogue Valley
Retirement
6:30 p.m. High School Youth
7:00 p.m. Confirmation resumes
21
1:00 p.m. Side By Side
6:30 p.m. High School Youth
7:00 p.m. Confirmation
28
9:30 a.m.
Set up Book ‘n Bake Sale
6:30 p.m. High School Youth
7:00 p.m. Confirmation
1
F
H U R S D A Y
2
Maundy Thursday
S
R I D A Y
3
Good Friday
9:30-10:30 a.m. Community Play Group
9:30 a.m. Parish Education Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Service of Holy Communion
A T U R D A Y
4
Memorial Service for
Anne Brende
11:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m. Good Friday Service
6:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Powderhorn
8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Black Forest
9:15 a.m. Praise Team
9:30 a.m. Stitchcrafters
10:00 a.m. Worship & Music
11:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study canceled
1:00 p.m. Praise & Healing Prayer
4:30 p.m. Family Ministries
5:00 p.m. Bell Choir
6:00 p.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
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8
April Council Meeting canceled
16
6:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Powderhorn
9:15 a.m. Praise Team
9:30 a.m. Set up Book ‘n Bake Sale
11:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study
1:00 p.m. Praise & Healing Prayer
5:00 p.m. Bell Choir
6:00 p.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
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17
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Community Play Group
1:30 p.m. Sound of Praise
6:30 p.m. Middle School Youth
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22
6:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Powderhorn
9:15 a.m. Praise Team
9:30 a.m. Stitchcrafters
11:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study
1:00 p.m. Praise & Healing Prayer
5:00 p.m. Bell Choir
6:00 p.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
11
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Community Play Group
1:30 p.m. Sound of Praise
6:30 p.m. Middle School Youth
15
6:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Powderhorn
9:15 a.m. Praise Team
9:30 a.m. Stitchcrafters
10:30 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry
11:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study
1:00 p.m. Praise & Healing Prayer
5:00 p.m. Bell Choir
6:00 p.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
10
Memorial Service for
William Butler
2:00 p.m.
25
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Community Play Group
1:30 p.m. Sound of Praise
10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Red Cross Blood Drive
6:30 p.m. Middle School Youth
9:30 a.m.
Set up Book ‘n Bake Sale
1:30 p.m. Sound of Praise
2:00-6:00 p.m. Last Thursday Serve
@ The ROC
6:30 p.m. Middle School Youth
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30
May 1st
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Relay For Life Yard Sale
at Gordon Hoefer’s home
May 2nd
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Book ‘n Bake Sale
at Calvary Lutheran
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