Oct 19, 2023

Dear Calvary Friends,

Grace and peace to you in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

Thirty persons attended (in-person and on Zoom) Calvary’s Prayer Service for Peace held in the Childs Chapel on October 12 at 6 PM. As we follow Jesus’ example of a committed prayer life, may we continue uplifting prayers for peace throughout God’s created world.

What a wonderful Laity Sunday we experienced last Sunday! Thank you to everyone who led a part of worship. We are blessed to have such willing congregation members who so graciously share their God-given gifts. Also, during worship we celebrated as children, third grade and older, received their Bibles from Calvary.

Last Sunday’s faith-to-life application homework asked us, this week, to consider the many ways we experience God. Through the experience of God in Tracy Leahy’s miraculous great-nephew Jace, Don Ogburn’s feeling of God’s guidance throughout his life, and Martha Strong’s faithful witness of God’s presence always leading her, we have glowing examples to consider within our own life and living.

This Sunday, October 22, 2023, Matthew 22:15-22 and 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 will be considered as we learn about Reflecting God’s Love. Thanks be to God!

Grace & Peace,

Pastor Linda

IN HIS GRIP MINISTRY - is an active ministry here at Calvary. Next Saturday, October 21st, between 11:30 to 3:00 pm we would like to invite you to the Racial Reconciliation Collaborative Fall Festival. The event will be held at St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, 730 Bestgate Rd. Annapolis. The In His Grip band will be providing musical support, joined by musicians from other churches. For more details on the event please find the Racial Reconciliation Collaborative Fall festival poster on the In His Grip Facebook page.

Calvary recently joined the Racial Reconciliation Collaborative started about a year ago. Over 25 churches of all different faiths are active in this organization. Focused on conversations to build community. We hope to see you there.

Mark your calendars and get your costumes ready! Calvary

is having another Trunk or Treat Festival this October 29th from 4:00 -

6:00 PM and it will be fun for all generations! Trick or treating, food, carnival games, crafts, and fun!

We need YOUR help to make this a wonderful event for our community, so click the link below to sign up to help. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C48ADAA2FA0FE3-44678132-trunk

We would also love to get a head count on all who plan on attending.

Let us know you are planning on joining in the fun by registering at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VDPFwLE1IFgOIZ1HDHsGpruIMOYBeKd-0ckhY7dJjYE/edit

For more information, contact Paula Hansborough at [email protected].

Backpack Buddies

Our boxes are overflowing! Keep up the good work by adding these items to your next grocery list: Hormel Compleates Microwave dinners, Cup of Noodles, and Chef Boyardee microwave cups. Thank you for continuing to help us help food insecure kids in our community.

Want to help more, consider volunteering to pack the backpacks on Thursdays. We need two people and about an hour of your time. See the Signup Genius for all available dates and other volunteer opportunities.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DA9A829A2FD0-backpack/19057200#/

Contact Barbara Jedry at [email protected] for more information.

Ushers/Greeters needed

Our ushers and greeters are a team of dedicated and hospitable people who welcome everyone who enters the doors of Calvary and the Sanctuary. We need more of you to help in this ministry. No experience is needed, just a

willing heart and a smile. Click the link below and get signed up today to help.

For more information, contact Al Kohler at [email protected] or Tom Scott at [email protected].

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A4AA2EA7FFC34-44881253-volunteers#/

Dinner for 8

Dinner for 8 groups are reorganizing for November, December, January and February. If you would like to join, need to drop out, or be put on the substitute list, please call Judy Roblyer at 410-757-6226 by this Sunday, October 22.

SWEATER/HOODIE COLLECTION

Cold weather is on the way and Calvary’s Women United in Faith need your help in outfitting local Annapolis folks for the cold weather! The group is partnering with an Annapolis charity, “Just One Sweater” and will be collecting clean gently worn (or new!) sweaters and hoodies (children’s, teens’, men’s and women’s) during the month of October. Simply bring your donated item(s) to Calvary and place them in a specially marked carton. Collected items will be distributed to Anne Arundel County Folks in Need. Please plan to participate and help keep someone warm! 

Contact Laurel Scott, [email protected], 914-907-2779.

Calling all crafters: Calvary's UWF is beginning plans for its annual boutique. All Calvary woodworkers, sewers, quilters, artists, knitters/crocheters and other crafters are invited to join in the fun and participate by donating their handiwork to the boutique. This year's boutique opens November 5 and runs through the beginning of December. Proceeds benefit local and worldwide programs for women and children. Contact Joyce Conley, 410-980-6650 and let her know what items you would like to donate.

Community Thanksgiving Meal

Save the date: November 20, 2023 at the Stanton Community Center.

Help with Thanksgiving meals to our neighbors in need by serving dinner, helping with kids’ crafts, and bringing side dishes and drinks.

Each year, Calvary partners with the Stanton Center, We Care and Friends, and the Annapolis Police Department to serve up to 3,000 people!

Sign-ups coming soon. Questions? Contact Julie: [email protected]

Join the Calvary church family and become a member! New members can join next on December 10, 2023. There will be an optional informal breakfast meeting at 8:45 a.m. where Pastor Linda will discuss what it means to be a Christian, what it means to be a methodist, and ways to connect with Calvary’s ministries. Then new members will join at the 10:00 worship service. Interested? Contact Julie: [email protected]

Writers needed for the Advent Devotional

We know that the summer is just coming to an end, but we want to provide Calvary with an Advent daily -devotional. We will ask you to provide a scripture verse and a devotional for each day of Advent. We are happy to suggest some scripture verses if needed. We will then distribute these devotionals to the congregation to be used through the Advent Season. Please contact Nancy Mills at [email protected].

Stanton Center Homework Club

Share an hour or 2 per week of your time with our local children by reading to

them, helping them with their homework, and just spending time with them.

Contact Julie Taylor, [email protected] or 410-703-3575.

Altar Flower Dedications Sign-up

Dedicate flowers in honor of a loved one by clicking the link below to sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA5AB28A2F9CF8-alter



The dedication cost is $65 for a large floral arrangement. The flowers can go home with you after the Sunday service or can be used in our Flower ministry that sends smaller bouquets to friends/family of Calvary who could use a floral pick-me-up. For questions, contact Tracy Leahy at [email protected].

We’re Hiring - Part-Time Organist

We are seeking a talented, highly qualified individual to serve as organist/accompanist for our established and vibrant music ministry. Reporting directly to the Director of Music, the organist/accompanist is an integral part of worship at Calvary UMC and contributes significantly to the quality of worship. Full job description on our website, www.calumc.org. Contact Gaby Garzon, Director of Music at [email protected] to know more.

We’re Hiring - Nursery Worker

We are looking for someone who is 18 or older and loves interacting and caring for children- babies through 4 years old. Candidates that are CPR Certified is a plus. The hours are Sunday mornings from 9:30-11:30. There may be an

         opportunity for some additional hours for special church services.

If you -or someone you know - may be interested, please contact Nancy at

[email protected].

Here are a few pictures from last Laity Sunday, the Youth Corn Maze trip, UWF Sweater/Hoodie collection, and the Calvary Card Ministry.

All to the glory of God!

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