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 Page 16 Address Service Requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Grants Pass, OR 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 Page 1 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! Page 2 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 Page 15 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 O R N E R 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) Page 14 Page 3 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 Page 4 Page 13 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. Page 12 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. Page 5 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 Page 6 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! Page 11 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 Page 10 Page 7 Sunday Worship Schedule S M U N D A Y 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 6 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 Page 8 20 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 26 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 9 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 29 17 9:30-10:30 a.m. Community Play Group 1:30 p.m. Sound of Praise 6:30 p.m. Middle School Youth 23 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 24 18 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 Page 9
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