CONTINUED REFLECTION ON STEWARDSHIP

We proceed through stewardship season with continued 

reflection upon 2 Corinthians 8:1-5.


 

Paul wanted the Corinthians to know about the true treasure of life--following Christ brings a perspective that looks outside oneself toward God and others with an attitude of generosity.  Paul describes this perspective.  He tells how God's grace overflows in life to bring new meaning to being blessed.  The Corinthians learned by the example of the Macedonians that being truly blessed is not a financial assessment, it is a state of being.  It is where our heart is when we are living for God that frees life into true blessing.  In the movie Dead Man Walking, the man on death row was afraid of his impending death.  A nun, Sister Helen Prejean, told him to look at her when he was dying because she said, "I want the last face you see in the world to be the face of love, so look at me when they do this thing. I'll be the face of love for you."  In our daily interactions, God is calling each of us to be the face of love to others.   Generous hearts of sacrificial giving allows God's love to fill our lives and overflow into the lives of others.  That makes a big difference in the world.  Can you imagine the world's attitude "What do I lack?" being replaced with "How can I give?"  That is a world modeled after Jesus Christ.  Let us follow Paul's plea to the Corinthians and be the face of Christ to the world.  Live the generous life!  Andrew

STEWARDSHIP UNITY AND CONGREGATIONAL FORUM


 

Committees and staff are preparing their budgets. Members are prayerfully considering their pledges for next year's ministry. I love stewardship season because it creates such unity among the members. Members are brought together in mission, worship, music, fellowship, and Sunday School. We are joined in prayer, visitation, and educational ministries. Stewardship's unity brings everyone together across a wide spectrum of participation. Don't you love to watch those stewardship testimonies at the beginning of worship? We realize how unified we are in our love to serve God through First and Calvary. We want the congregational meeting, held on October 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, to fortify and preserve this unity. The purpose of the meeting is for the Session to hear congregational response to recent denominational activity. A debate moderated by Presbytery representatives on the issues might have proven to be divisive. Instead, the meeting's format will be congregational feedback. Clerk of Session Bob Bennett and I will ask the questions, "How will we as a congregation keep ourselves together?" "What kind of response should we have?" "How can our future conversations keep the church's momentum moving forward and focused upon our mission as the body of Christ?" Instead of making ballots to vote about an issue, this meeting will be a time of discussion and listening that will emphasize our desire to grow as a church in Christ Jesus. All In, All Ages unified in Christ, Andrew

Help Stock the Swap!

The PW Clothing Boutique will be "open for business" in the MPR from 10:00 am until Noon on Saturday, November 8. Come pick out some "new" clothes, shoes, and accessories (Free! No money will be exchanged!). Stay for lunch - served from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm.


ALL WOMEN are invited even if you don't donate any clothing. The MPR will be transformed into an easy-to-browse women's boutique.
 

On any Sunday in October just before or after the services (8:20 am to 12:00ish), bring your gently used fashionable clothing, shoes, jewelry, handbags, scarves, etc. to the 8th grade classroom in the Youth Lounge. After the event, all leftover items will be donated to local womens' charities. Hangers will be greatly appreciated, too! To sign up your child for childcare or for more information call/text Farrow Carson: 417-496-0704

Mitten Tree Project

As the weather gets colder and you get your children or grandchildren's winter apparel from the closet, please keep in mind many children do not have these items to protect themselves from the cold. If you would like to help, please consider participating in the Mitten Tree Project by bringing gently used or new hats, scarves, gloves, or mittens and placing them on the mitten trees in the N. Atrium or 2nd floor children's hallway. Donations will be accepted from October 15 through December 7. All donations will go to the Springfield Public Schools PTA Clothing Bank. Thank You!

Jarrett Middle School

Jarrett's Hygiene Closet is almost full!  All we lack is laundry detergent "Pods" and boys/mens shampoo and/or body wash.  The backpack distribution has gotten off to a great start!  Volunteers are still needed to help with the pack distribution on Fridays.  You may still bring items you wish to donate because the need will continue all year.  Contact Terri Raaphorst for more information at [email protected].

Feed the Team!

Tuesday, October 7 wrapped up our Feed the Team project.  Many thanks to our wonderful volunteers, without whom this most assuredly would not have happened. Thank you to Renee and Betsy Fogle, Lynn Wasson, Daphne Anderson, Teresa Sparkman, Debbie and Doug Esselman, Cindy Fulp, Diana and Walter Reed, Chuck Hallam, and Janet Anderson. As Jarrett Middle School's Partner in Education, we have committed to provide support where and when possible.  Please watch the Review for information on more opportunities to help.  You may also contact Nancy Evans, 417-849-0670; [email protected].  For more about Jarrett, you can go to their web site.   http://jarrett.spsk12.org/pages/JarrettMS
 

Stephen Ministers are caring friends who listen, understand, accept and pray with care receivers working through tough times. Contact Stephen Leaders Jo Morton 882-4092 or Tina Marble 889-6622 or Nancy Clementson 882-0201.
 

Last "Hard Questions" Class @ The Table

Wednesday nights, November 19 from 6:00 pm in Room 015

Kevin Pybas and Craig Young continue to discuss topics with unanswered questions. You are invited to submit your questions through Sunday, October 19 in the box located outside Terri Blackmon's office or in the N. Atrium.

First & Calvary's "55 and Over" group invites ALL AGES to join us for "Christmas on the Trail" at The Shepherd of the Hills Homestead in Branson on Monday, December 1st. We'll leave the church at 4pm and return around 9pm. $50 per person includes transportation, driver gratuity, dinner, and a tram ride through the light display. Only 55 seats are available and the reservation deadline is November 16th.

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Musical Offerings Concert Series

presents

Jonathan Story, Organist and Pianist

Sunday, November 9 @ 2:30 pm

Jonathan Story will delight the audience with his gifts on both piano and the sanctuary organ at First & Calvary on Sunday, November 9.  Story will be playing in both sanctuary worship services at 8:30 and 11am, as well as offering a wonderful concert in the sanctuary at 2:30pm that afternoon.  The concert is free and open to the public.   Mr. Story's "Musical Offerings" concert is underwritten by the Foster "Horsey" and Helen Latimer Endowment, as well as other unsolicited gifts to the "Musical Offerings" fund. 

 New College Sunday School Class!

College Students! On Sunday, October 26, F&C will have a new College Sunday School class in the Chapel. Taught by Kevin Pybas and Cathy VanLanduyt, the class, Redemption, will look at how the Bible speaks to real-life issues; what the ancient stories say about life struggles and big decisions that college students face; and will remind us that nothing can separate us from Christ's love and grace. Join us on October 26 in the chapel or contact Terri Blackmon, at 862-5068 or at [email protected] for more information.

Sole Food

Turning Used Shoes into Food for the Hungry

Sole Food, a project of Friends Against Hunger, is a shoe collection initiative.  Based in Southwest Missouri, they turn unwanted shoes into food for the hungry, both locally and worldwide.  Here's how you can help:

 

Bring ANY shoes - adult/kids; cowboy boots to high heels.

Sole should be in good condition.

Pair the Shoes - tie the laces, buckle together, or bind with a fat rubber band.

 

Please leave shoes in the collection site in the South Atrium anytime through the end of November.  If you want to know more about Sole Food, visit the website at www.SoleFood.us.  Questions?  Contact Terri Blackmon at [email protected].

HANDS OF HOPE VOLUNTEER NIGHT

October 28, 2014

6:15 pm until 8:30 pm

On May 6 this year First and Calvary had our first all-church volunteer night and it was a great success! Many asked, "when is the next Hands of Hope Volunteer Night?" Volunteers help with sorting, packing, counting, labeling items and various other projects for distribution all over the world.


Adults who are 18 years old and over, 13-17 year olds with a signed release form from a parent or legal guardian, and 10-12 year olds who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and have a signed release form are invited to join us!


CONVOY of HOPE
World Distribution Center
330 S. Patterson Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802


To sign up or for more information, contact Louise Blumenstock at 

(417) 894-4724 or [email protected].

November

9 - Musical Offerings: 2:30 pm:  Jonathan Story, organ and piano
14 - High School Lock-In: 8:00 pm - 7:00 am

16 - Caf� de la Youth Choir - Italian Luncheon: Noon

 

December

7 - Special Advent Music in Worship, 8:30 am & 11:00 am
7 - Celebrate... While We Wait!: 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
14 - 82nd Annual Candlelight Service: 5:00 pm
17 - A Celtic Christmas: 7:00 pm
21 - A Service of Comfort and Joy: Finding Light in the Darkest Night: 5:00 pm
22 - College/Young Adult Caroling

Sunday School-October 19

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Adults

The New You: Regenerative Medicine

Forty-Niners/115 - Chris Field

Living Water

Joint Class/Fellowship Hall - Art Trask

Youth @ 9:41 - Student Lounge

Children

Preschool Rooms, Teachers, & Lesson

Elementary Rooms, Teachers, & Lesson

 

2s:  Room 121 - Hannah Correll & Tamara de Wild

 

3s:  Room 214 - Chip & Cathy Potts, Becky & 

Eddie Tims

 

4/PreK5s: Room 215 - Ron & Kristin Butler

Kindergarten: Room 216Ann Collard, Krissie 

Stewart, Wayne & Marcia Hlavacek

Grades 1 & 2:  Room 219 - Chuck Hallam, 

Julie Peebles, David Shaw & Craig Young

Grades 3 & 4:  Room 220 - David & Kim 

Hess, Jim & Janet Weld

Grade 5:  Room 221 - David & Katie Moore, 

Robin & Jill Trotman

Hands On Lesson (3s)

God's Forever Promise

Genesis 9:8-17

FaithWeaver Lesson (All other ages)

Abram Follows God's Direction

Genesis 12:1-8

Preaching ScheduleOctober 19

Traditional Services [8:30 am & 11:00 am]

Andrew Chaney
God's Rest in Our Rush
Contemporary Service [11:00]
CalLeMon
God's Rest in Our Rush

The Table - October 22

BIBLE STUDIES AND SMALL GROUPS
MENU AND ACTIVITIES
Search:

Pastor-led Bible Study - 1 Chronicles 29:10-14; James 1:17-18


BodyLife:
 Jason Streubel - Meets in the Chapel

The Prodigal God:
 Lisa Frederick - Meets in Room 015

Pot roast with stew veggies, yukon gold mashed potatoes, green beans, caesar salad, rolls, dessert, fruit, veggies, chunked cheese, chicken strips, yogurt.

Children - Faith4Life: Choir and Bible Study
Youth: Recreation and Bible Study
Adult: Search and Small Group Bible Studies

Church Calendar for October 19 - October 25


Sunday

  8:30 Traditional Worship/Sanctuary
  9:30 Coffee Fellowship/FH
  9:45 Sunday School for all ages
11:00 Traditional Worship/Sanctuary
          Contemporary Worship/MPR
          Kairos/119
  4:00 Youth Choir Rehearsal/202
  5:00 Youth Bonfire/Offsite
  7:00 Sunday College Worship/001
Monday
  6:30 Christ Care/016
Tuesday
  9:00 Tuesday Ladies Bible Study/020
  1:00 Double F & C Knitters/Library
  6:00 Deacons Meeting/020
  6:30 Men's Bible Study/01

Wednesday

  6:45 Men's Prayer Breakfast/FH

  9:30 Amazing Collection Bible St./015

10:00 Search Bible Study/020

11:00 Open Prayer Time/Chapel

  1:00 Abigail Circle/114

  5:00 The Table/024

          Caring People Small Group/026

  5:30 Jesus in the Gospels Bible St./115

  5:45 Faith4Life Gathering/225

  6:00 Search Bible Study/020

          Joyful Singers/304

          Junior Choir/202

          Jubilate Ringers/303

  6:40 Faith 4 Life Children's Bible Study/220

          and 221

  7:15 Chancel Choir Rehearsal/202

  8:15 Camerata Rehearsal/202

Thursday

  9:00 Quilters/FH

  9:30 Disciple Bible Study/116

  9:45 Bible Study/Library

  6:30 Stephen Ministry Training/115

Friday

  5:00 Parents Night Out/MPR

Saturday

  4:30 Crossways Fall Social/024

 

News from the Church Family

Hospitalizations...  Mercy... Jane Jeffries Cox...  Other...

 

Sympathy to Suzy Schulz and family in the passing of Les Schulz on October 6.

 

Congratulations to Chris and Sarah Hlavacek (parents) and Wayne and Marcia Hlavacek (grandparents) on the birth of Anna Brooklyn Hlavacek on September 22.

 

Congratulations to Abby and Oakland Morrison (parents) and Linda and Don Schooler (grandparents) on the birth of Whitt Noah Morrison on October 9.

 

Pray For Our Homebound Friends in...

 

The Maples - 610 W. Sunset, Springfield, MO 65807

Mary Helen Crow #125

Kathleen VonWiller #123

 

46-Oz Cans Needed for the Flower Committee: Please bring clean cans to the church office for the Flower Committee to use to bring plants to our homebound members.

 

Need Prayer? Call Ellen Van Osdol at 882-9291 or call the church office at 862-5068.

 

If You Need a Ride to Worship or Sunday school, please call the church office, 862-5068, by noon Friday, or David Young at 942-4435 by noon Saturday.

 

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