The Calvary Connection

January 20, 2010

Greetings!

The current pictures from Haiti confirm the initial news reports of devastation, destruction and death from last week's earthquake. The causalities are overwhelming to us. We know that the United Methodist Committee on Relief responded immediately along with teams from other emergency response organizations and Nations. We have just learned that the head of UMCOR, Rev. Sam W. Dixon Jr., was killed in the initial earthquake and that the Rev. Clinton Raab, UMC Director of Volunteers in Haiti, died this past weekend after being air lifted to a Florida hospital. These are two of our own among so many who have died. Of course, the relief efforts will continue.

Last Sunday, worshippers at Calvary were given information on immediate opportunities to assist with Haitian relief. By the conclusion of the 11 am service, approximately $6,000 had been received. What a generous initial response (donate online to UMCOR)! In the coming weeks and months work teams to Haiti will be organized within our conference, district and local churches. Calvary people will have an opportunity to serve on these mission teams. Even before the earthquake the United Methodist Church had a long standing mission presence in this country. This is such an impoverished area and the needs are great. Compared to others around the world, those of us in the heartland of America are privileged people. God calls us to live up to our privilege and to assist our brothers and sisters in this time of great need. The ongoing generosity of Calvary is very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Rev. Dr. Randall K. Perry (bio)
Directing Pastor

Opportunities to Connect

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2010 Workcamp Trip
Information about the 2010 Workcamp Trip to New York is now up on the CSM website. Parents, be sure to learn more about this exciting opportunity for senior high students.

Support Groups at Calvary
Calvary offers a variety of support groups for the congregation and community including Divorce Recovery and Grief Support.

Updated Website Launched

The Calvary website has been given a facelift for the New Year! Learn what has changed and what has been added.

CIY Believe Tour
Auxano, our junior high ministry, is taking a trip to the CIY Believe Tour in Anderson, Indiana. Don't miss out on this awesome event.

Calvary Preschool Enrollment
Enrollment at Calvary Preschool for the 2010-11 school year is open. Learn more about this important ministry of Calvary and how to enroll your child online.

New Member Class
Calvary's next new member class will be held Sunday, January 31. Learn more about membership at Calvary and register online.

30Hour Famine at Calvary

Auxano, our junior high ministry, has kicked of their annual campaign for the 30Hour Famine. Learn more about what this event is all about and how you can get involved.

New Sunday School Classes

Both the 8 and 11 am Sunday School classes are offering new studies in 2010. Be part of one (or both!) of these groups this weekend!

News Nuggets

Not a Scrip Customer? It's easy, no extra cost, and it benefits the church. You pay the face value for a gift card, and Calvary purchases it at a discount. We have many restaurants, stores, gas stations, coffee shops etc. Think what we could do if every member picked even just ONE location to use Scrip! Or go with the VISA Reward card that works almost anywhere, and we could do so much more toward that mortgage. See us at the Scrip table in the Atrium, usually just inside the front doors.
The congregation is invited to an open house at Calvary on Sunday, January 24, 1-3 pm. The open house will be in celebration of the arrival of Silas Tariku Hensley.
On Sunday, January 31, Calvary will roll out a new Sunday morning Worship Folder. Watch for this exciting new development!

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