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Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
Volume XXVII, Issue 10 - November, 2015
A Lifelong Learner
I am in the midst of a great upheaval in my life. I am turning 25 years old in three weeks and for most of my 25 years I have been, first and foremost, a
student. Between high school, college, and seminary I have spent an unquantifiable amount of hours in the classroom or with my nose in a book. Suddenly, in August, I was thrown out of the classroom and into a “contextual learning site” for my internship. This is the great upheaval. I am no longer learning about theoretical churches, with theoretical people and their theoretical lives. I am in a real church, with real people and I am now a part of their real lives. It is very exciting for me, but also very frightening. Amazingly, I have found myself having the most fun I have ever had in my entire life. It sounds strange to say, but the first thing that I have learned about the job of a pastor is just how much fun it is! Sure, the work is stressful at times and I often times feel as if I am running from thing to thing and I will never be able to keep up or accomplish it all. However, in the midst of that chaos and that stress I am finding such profound joy and fulfillment. I walk away on Sunday mornings, after preaching or worship, exhausted but elated. I leave late on Wednesday nights after teaching Confirmation (whether or not my lesson got anywhere) tired yet energized. I finish a hospital visit feeling emotionally drained but filled with God’s grace. I know these sound contradictory but somehow I find myself, week after week, overwhelmed yet eager and brimming with excitement for the next project. I have never felt this way about any other form of work. I’ve never raked my lawn and thought, that was difficult but boy I can’t wait to do this again. In essence, the biggest thing I’ve learned in my short period of time here at Mount Calvary is that I am in the right field. I feel very affirmed in my call to be a pastor. Even in my short period of time here as intern pastor, I have learned too many things to put them all into words. One thing that sticks out and that makes Mount Calvary unique and beautiful are the people. Not all churches look like this or act this way. Not all churches gather weekly for a meal together. Not all churches welcome everyone to the table on Sundays. Not all churches have this strong feeling of family among its many members. Many churches I have been to have felt much more sterile and uninviting. This place can be loud and messy but families are loud and messy and that’s what makes this place different. This is a family. I have felt very welcomed and very loved here and I know, from speaking to my fellow interns, that this is not always the case. The church is just an empty building without the people who inhabit it and another important lesson I’ve learned is that a pastor must get to know the people, learn their stories and create genuine relationships in order for trust and community to form. This has been an important lesson thus far. I have a lot to learn here and I am thankful that you all have made me feel so welcomed and so
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STAFF:
Tom Jenkins Lead Pastor Jen Rome Pastor for Children, Youth & Family Pam Carlson Associate in Ministry/Cantor Matt Schroeder Intern Pastor NaDyne Glidden Administrator Wendy Lane Ministry Coordinator Jane Mollman Education Coordinator Margaret Stachour Secretary Marianne Adelmann Community Night Building Supervisor Dave Beyer Maintenance Service Technician Denise Beyer Bookkeeper Camille Buddecke Accompanist Beth Jerzak Youth & Family Assistant Brian Jerzak Community Night Building Supervisor Shirlee Klang Office Assistant Wendy Lane Joy Choir Director Christine Lees Praise Choir Director Liz Lindner Youth Handbell Director Mary Jane Pedersen Accompanist Marlys Peterson Office Assistant David Prowant Fellowship Supper Cook Alanna Teragawa Calvary Carillons Director Kay Wandersee Office Assistant
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Dan Sjolseth, President Butch Raymond, Vice-President Dave Jaede, Treasurer Amy Commers, Secretary Sarah Glad, Council Lisa Johnson, Council Brenda Teats, Council Erica White, Council MINISTRY TEAM CHAIRS: Dave Beyer, Property Judy Graff, Global Social Dave Jaede, Finance Sarah Slania, Worship
supported through this journey. I know that making mistakes is a part of the learning process so I hope you will be patient when I stumble from time to time. This internship year will be a learning opportunity, but in all honestly, this is just the first learning opportunity in a long lifetime of learning. With God’s help, I hope that I can keep learning until my last day. I hope to never lose the spark of curiosity and I hope I can spark some of that in you along the way. Learning should be a lifelong process, so with that in mind, I hope that perhaps I can help you learn a thing or two as well. This give-and-take is why we need the church. This should be a place where we can enter into conversation together and learn things from each other. We have all been blessed with the spark of God’s love in order that we may share it with our neighbor and it would be a mistake to hide it. With that in mind, I hope to continue along this journey with you and that we can all pick up a little wisdom along the way. Yours in Christ, Intern Matt Schroeder [email protected]
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Start a new Thanksgiving tradition—
TUNA!
Please bring tuna to the Thanksgiving Eve
Service for the Open Door Food Pantry
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Rank, Stoplist, Great, Swell, Electric Action, Principals??
T here are so many words to describe parts of a pipe organ! I realized one day that I was getting some of the same looks I give people who work in finance. This month I
will explain one term; RANK, as pertaining to the organ, not an unpleasant odor! There are 61 keys on the keyboard of an organ compared to 88 on the piano. For each key or note, there is one pipe. The lowest note will have the biggest pipe and the higher you go, the smaller the pipe. From the biggest pipe to the smallest pipe is one rank. If you had just one rank of pipes you would only have one type of sound. The uniqueness of an organ is the multitude of sounds you can get by one person playing one note. Most organs will have pipes that vary by shape or material. Instead of having one sound you need to have more “ranks” of pipes. Some of these pipes will be made of wood or metal. They may be open at the top, conical shaped or covered at the top. Our Rieger organ had 12 “ranks” of pipes which meant there were 12 different sounds. Our new Nordlie organ has 29 ranks. As you add ranks, it does not necessarily mean the organ will get louder, it just means you will have more variety. Come up to the organ sometime, if you are interested, and I can show you what the different ranks sound like! Our organ dedication will be Saturday, February 27 at 3:00 p.m. Much more information about this day will be coming!
Pam Carlson [email protected]
All Saints Sunday, November 1
On this day we remember our loved ones by lighting candles in worship as a way to honor the saints in our lives who have already left this world. It is a special time to hold in our thoughts and prayers the many loved ones we miss. We grieve for our beloved but also come to hear the promise that God wipes away our tears.
November Music Schedule
8:45 10:15
November 1 Sanctuary Choir Joy & Alleluia Choirs November 8 ReBELLious Rings of the Lord//RING November 15 Sanctuary Choir Praise Choir November 22 Sanctuary Choir Sanctuary Choir November 25 Thanksgiving Eve Worship - 6:30 p.m. Joy, Alleluia, Youth, Alumni, Sanctuary, Calvary Carillons, Brass November 29 Youth Choir Sanctuary Choir
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Friday, November 6, 7 p.m. 9th - 12th Grade Lock In at Church Saturday, November 7, 8 a.m. Bring $10 for a snack, you get to pick what we get. Sunday, November 8 Jr. & Sr. High Summer Trip Meeting 11:15 a.m. - noon All youth in current grade 6 - 12 and parents come and find out about
our summer service and adventure trip! Friday, December 11 7th - 12th Grade Lock Out 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16 Confirmation Christmas Parties for both youth and parents 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Sr. High Youth Group
Our 9th-12th graders have a chance for a laid back time together each Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at church in the Retreat Room. One youth will lead prayers and one youth will bring a snack!
Young Adults Event
Whether you spend your school year away from home or you live here in the Cities, come to Mount Calvary on Thanksgiving Eve for worship at 6:30 p.m. followed by the pie social. It’s a great chance to check in with people from church and Pastor Rome would love to see you and hear about your life.
HymnTap at the Dubliner Pub
Monday, November 2
Pastor Rome invites you to Hymntap at the Dubliner Pub in St. Paul at University and Cretin on Monday, November 2, 6-8 p.m. Pastor Rome plays a humble accordion with the bluegrass band from the ELCA mission start congregation Lydia’s Place. Sing hymns, have a beverage, and enjoy community. Just FYI, though the event is not made especially for kids or youth, she has brought her kids to this before and bought them a pop and popcorn - the environment seems just fine for them.
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Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School children will continue learning more about Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John. Preschool – K memory verse is: You will be a special friend of Jesus. 1st – 5th grade memory verse is Luke 1:37: For nothing will be impossible with God.
Birth – age 3 Sunday School: November 1, 10:00 a.m.
A parent/child Sunday school class designed for children age birth – age 3. Expecting parents and grandparents are welcome too! Class begins as a large group and then parents will separate for a special talk time (in same room with kids) while the kids are busy being entertained. Join this lively class the first Sunday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room.
Milestone Ministry - 2nd Grade Share, Save, Spend Class: November 8, 10:00 a.m. Second graders and their parents are invited to attend a special class called “Share, Save, Spend” that focuses on parents talking with their kids about ways we can use our money to reflect what’s important as we follow Jesus. This class will be taught by Pastor Rome on Sunday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room.
Worship Young: November 15, 10:15 a.m. The third Sunday of each month at 10:15 a.m. is a worship young service. It is a special children-centered worship service with the theme this month: Zechariah. Sunday School today is attending Worship Young with their family.
2 Year Olds, My Church Book Class: December 6, 10:00 a.m. Two-year-olds and their parents are invited to attend this special class taught by Pastor Rome on Sunday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. To make the My Church Book more special, please email a picture of your child, with their name to the church ([email protected]) by Tuesday, November 24th. This picture will be on the cover of their book.
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Tanzania Update
W e're excited to report that the Kevin Codner family will be traveling to Tanzania next summer! In Tanzania they will have the opportunity to
connect directly with people from the other side of the globe, see firsthand how our efforts here at Mount Calvary impact their lives and experience the authentic
Tanzanian way of life (you're not just a tourist, you're a welcomed guest!). If anyone is interested in joining this once in a lifetime trip, please contact Kevin or Christine ASAP. Our relationship with the congregation in Ipelamwa, Tanzania continues to stay strong. We are currently sponsoring 11 secondary school students and plan to continue with this program. Our relationship with the Iringa Hope microfinance program also continues to grow. The congregation in Ipelamwa has a demand for about 120-150 loans for individual families, based on the size of the congregation. There are currently 74 members from Ipelamwa that have registered for the program and over 17 families have already received loans.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE
November 15 - 29
O ne of the ways Mount Calvary chooses to serve our neighbors is by purchasing gifts, household items, and gift cards to bring joy and happiness to people who might not
otherwise receive any gifts. This year we have again partnered with the Holiday Gift Shop and The Link.
Since 2010, a coalition of Dakota County churches, businesses, and other partners has provided a place for clients of The Open Door to come and "shop" for a gift for themselves and each of their family members. The Holiday Gift Shop is held at Easter by the Lake in December, and volunteer opportunities are available, such as sorting gifts and greeting families. Contact Amy Commers to get more information about volunteering. The Link has been providing support to at-risk youth for more than 20 years in the Twin Cities area. In April 2010, they opened Lincoln Place, a program which offers housing and support services for homeless and/or disabled at-risk young adults from ages 18-24 to increase self-sufficiency and decrease the risk of future homelessness. Lincoln Place is located on the corner of Cedar Grove Parkway and Gold Trail, just down the hill from Mount Calvary. Choose an ornament (or two or three!) from the Giving Tree and shop for the item listed. Bring gifts to church by December 6 and place them under the Giving Tree. Please attach ornaments to your unwrapped gifts so we can deliver them to the appropriate recipients.
If you have any questions about the Giving Tree, please contact Amy Commers.
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August Council Minutes
Council approved via email a request from Jane Mollman to allow the 6th graders to sponsor a food drive for The Open Door on October 11th. In addition to asking members to donate, they will also be venturing out into the community to ask neighbors (via a flyer) to leave food outside their front doors on October 11th for them to collect.
Council discussed upcoming opportunities traditionally handled by the Reaching
Out ministry team. Action Item—Butch Raymond moved to continue the Giving Tree, Brenda Teats seconded, and
the motion was passed by Council. It was determined that Amy Commers would work with Sarah Glad, Lisa Johnson, and Erica White to coordinate the project. Dan Sjolseth and Butch Raymond will assist in moving and delivering items to the appropriate ministries.
Action Item— Butch Raymond moved to continue the Mitten Tree following the Giving Tree, Dave
Jaede seconded, and the motion was passed by Council. Penny Johnson will continue to coordinate the Mitten Tree as in past years.
Finance Update— Dave Jaede commented that the Finance committee will begin work on long-term financing plans for the remainder of the organ loan balance.
Staff update -
Pastor Rome shared that the September offering during Worship Young will be for school supplies that Rahn Elementary is lacking, and in October they will be trick-or-treating at Keystone.
Open Forum— Council discussed chapter 12 from the book Let’s Kill Sunday School (Before it Kills the Church) on Faith Webs, building intentional Cross+Gen relationships among members.
September Council Minutes
Prior to the meeting, Council approved via email the hiring of G. Gardner Concrete and Waterproofing to install a drain tile system with a sump pump and basket to address the water issue in rooms B1-B3.
Also prior to the meeting, Council approved via email the request for a handbell fundraising event at the Eagan Applebee’s to raise money for travel to Sioux Falls for the Handbell Musicians of America festival in June 2016.
Staff update—
Pastor Tom shared his experience helping a homeless couple navigate county services. It is clear that the Eagan community has a severe lack of temporary shelter and immediate assistance; He is hopeful that ongoing discussions among church leaders will result in active progress to address the needs of homeless people in our midst.
Finance Update— Dave Jaede discussed the plan the finance committee felt would best suit our
repayment plan for the next two years as it keeps organ finances out of the operating budget. Action Item— Butch Raymond moved to approve a $240,000 loan to cover the balance owed
Nordlie. The motion was seconded by Erica White and passed by Council. Open Discussion— Council members discussed their current understanding of the changing role of
the Council and leadership.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
5:00 PM RING
5:00 PM Youth Choir 5:15 PM Fellowship Supper 5:45 PM Praise/Joy/Alleluia Choirs 6:00 PM ROL 6:30 PM Worship 6:30 PM Confirmation 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir/ReBellious 7:30 PM Sr. High Youth Group
SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
8:15 AM Fellowship
8:45 AM Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School
10:15 AM Worship
Take a Book • Return a Book
T he Open Door is now home to a second Little Free Library. The first one is located at the community garden just north of our church parking lot. These “Little
Libraries” started in 2009 with a mission to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide. They are about connecting with your neighbors and community; they are “mini-town squares” where people can meet over a good book and get to know each other. You may take a book or return a book to share with others. There are no rules, no late fees and everyone can take part!
The Eagan Rotary Club and Graham Construction Company, based out of Eagan, have joined forces to purchase materials and build 34 of these units to be disbursed throughout the City of Eagan. Each library is registered and has an owner that checks the library on a regular basis to make sure the books are appropriate and are in good shape. Books are changed on a regular basis. Everyone in the community is encouraged to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Wester at [email protected] or call her at 651.605.2881. Happy reading!!
Weather -Related Cancellations
I t is inevitable, when living in Minnesota, that once in a while we will have severe winter weather causing the cancellation of services, programs and activities.
When bad weather is predicted, you have several ways to check for cancellations at Mount Calvary:
Call the Church office at 651-454-2344.
A message will be on our church answering service stating to “Press 0” for weather-related cancellations.
Check your e-mail.
An e-mail will be sent to Mount Calvary members for which we have e-mail addresses.
Check the Mount Calvary website @ www.mtcalvary.com. A message will be posted on the
What's Happening/Announcements page.
During bad weather, please check one of the listed options before heading out to the church. Stay safe and warm during our winter season!
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
All Saints Sunday 10:00 AM Birth - age 3 SS
SUNDAY MORNING
SCHEDULE
2 9:30 AM Men's Bible Study 10:00 AM God's Children Sing 11:30 AM Yoga 6:00 PM TOPS 6:30 PM Yoga 7:00 PM Writer's Group 7:15 PM Calvary Carillons
3 9:00 AM Yoga 9:30 AM Staff Planning Meeting - Offsite 6:00 PM Proper-ty Team 7:00 PM Eve Circle
4 6:30 PM Cross Generation Des-sert/Worship
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
ACTIVITIES
5 8:30 AM Quilters 9:00 AM Crafters 9:00 AM Sharing & Caring 11:30 AM Yoga 6:30 PM Yoga
6 9th - 12th Grade Lock-in 9:00 AM Yoga
7 10:00 AM Craft/Bake Sale & Luncheon
8 Women's Craft Sale 10:00 AM 2nd Grade Milestone 11:15 AM Jr. & Sr. High Trip meeting
SUNDAY MORNING
SCHEDULE
9 9:30 AM Men's Bible Study 10:00 AM God's Children Sing 11:30 AM Yoga 6:00 PM TOPS 6:30 PM Global Social Team 6:30 PM Yoga 7:15 PM Calvary Carillons
10 10:00 AM Coffee & Cookies with the Staff 11:00 AM Staff Meeting 6:30 PM Worship Young Planning Meeting
11 6:30 PM Cross Generation Des-sert/Worship
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
ACTIVITIES
12 11:30 AM Synod Meeting 11:30 AM Yoga 6:30 PM Yoga
13 9:00 AM Yoga
14
15 10:00 AM Budg-et Forum 10:15 AM Wor-ship Young
SUNDAY MORNING
SCHEDULE
16 9:30 AM Men's Bible Study 10:00 AM God's Children Sing 11:30 AM Yoga 6:00 PM TOPS 6:30 PM Yoga 7:00 PM Writer's Group 7:15 PM Calvary Carillons
17 9:30 AM Hannah Circle 11:00 AM Staff Meeting 6:30 PM Caring for the Caregiver 6:30 PM Council Meeting 7:30 PM Stephen Ministries Team
18 6:30 PM Cross Generation Des-sert/Worship
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
ACTIVITIES
19 8:30 AM Quilters 9:00 AM Sharing & Caring 11:00 AM Key-stone 11:30 AM Yoga 6:30 PM Yoga
20 9:00 AM Yoga
21 7:30 AM Men's Breakfast
22 10:00 AM Budg-et Forum
SUNDAY MORNING
SCHEDULE
23 9:30 AM Men's Bible Study 10:00 AM God's Children Sing 11:30 AM Yoga 6:00 PM TOPS 6:30 PM Yoga 7:15 PM Calvary Carillons
24 11:00 AM Staff Meeting
25
6:30 PM Thanks-giving Worship & Pie Social BRING TUNA
26
Office Closed
27 Office Closed
28
29
SUNDAY MORNING
SCHEDULE
30 9:30 AM Men's Bible Study 11:30 AM Yoga 6:00 PM TOPS 6:30 PM Women of Note Rehears-al 6:30 PM Yoga
1 11:00 AM Staff Meeting 6:00 PM Proper-ty Team 7:00 PM Eve Circle
2
WEDNESDAY
NIGHT ACTIVITIES
3 8:30 AM Quilters 9:00 AM Sharing & Caring 11:30 AM Yoga 6:30 PM Yoga
4 9:00 AM Yoga
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November Worship Assistants
USHERS
8:45 10:15 Dick Anderson (1,15,29) Josh Tibbits (1,8,22,29) Mark Remme (1,15,29) Jeff Schuette (1,8,22,29) Mark Taverna (1,15,29) Zachary Schuette (1,8,22,29) Bill Priebe (8,22) Ben Glad (15) George Temple (8,22) Jamie Hammel (15) Marlyss Temple (8,22) Craig Dowd (15)
GREETERS Karen Abrahamson (1,15,29) Dennis & Sonje Brown (1,15,29) Phyllis Martin (8,22) Marianne Adelmann (8,22)
READERS
Craig Elsen (1) Ashley Koeller (1) Paige Grebin (8) Hailey Malone (8)
Christine Codner (15) Liz Lindner (22)
Jodie Henjum (22) Amy Commers (29) Josh Holtzleiter (29)
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
Melanie McMahon (1) Gretchen Moran, Cecilia Lees (1) Tammy McWain (1) Miya Sorensen, Morgan Becker (1) Jack Glad (8) Anna Danner, Hailey Malone (8) Daniel Koeller (8) Grace Pitzl, Emma Griffith (8) Mary Jane Pedersen (15) Jackson White, Adam Arbuckle (15) Tom Pedersen (15) Lexie Sorensen, Emma Buddecke (15) Jodie Henjum (22) Karen Dare, Rebecca Gierok (22) Morrie Henjum (22) andy Lees, Liz Lindner (22)
Tyler Hanson (29) Jeff Newell, Joel Hartmann (29)
Josh Holtzleiter (29) Craig Elsen, Phil Heide (29)
ALTAR SERVICE
Christine Codner, Helen Joy Hilsen
RECORDING THE SERVICE November 1 Nate Reis November 8 Bruce Olson November 15 Mark Taverna November 22 Greg Larson November 29 Jeff Shuette
WELCOME DESK November 1 Alanna Teragawa November 8 Kathy Augdahl November 15 Shirlee Klang November 22 Marlys Peterson November 29 Kay Wandersee
ASSISTING MINISTER November 1 Janel Anderson November 8 Matt Schroeder November 15 Amy Commers November 22 Sherry Gilbertson November 29 Amanda Narog
COFFEE CLEAN UP November 1 Kathy Jents November 8 Jeanette Lynch November 15 Sheri DeBates November 22 Susan Fuller November 29 Lisa Anderson
COUNTERS November 1 Brezina/Olsen November 8 Anderson/Kvistero
November 15 Dahn/Severson November 22 Clemens/Baertsch
November 29 Anderson/Kvistero
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43rd Annual Mount Calvary
Craft & Bake Sale
Saturday, November 7, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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This is the “Finale” for the MCLCW Crafter Group, and you are invited to help celebrate this special day! There will be Food, Fellowship and Fun for all ages!
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Unique handcrafted items and a large variety of homemade baked goods will be available at 10:00 a.m. The Soup Kitchen will be serving
homemade Soups, Pies and Pulled Pork Sandwiches from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Donations of baked goods and handcrafted items are always appreciated. Drop off times will be Friday, November 6 between 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Or Saturday morning after 9:00 a.m.
Eve Circle Tuesday, November 3
7:00 p.m. Retreat Room
Tempo Giusto = play at the right speed Theme verse: Luke 8:15--But as for (those who fell) in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patient endurance. A goal for us for this session is to investigate what it may mean to have a faithful balance in life's rhythms. It is our task to figure out how to bring our lives into harmony, how to ripen and flourish in God's time, how to play our music at the right speed. (Gather November 2015, p. 32 & 27) All are welcome to join us in this discussion. Contact Marianne Adelmann for information.
Hannah Circle Tuesday, November 17
9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall
Bible Study Leader: Vonnie Zeller
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Both groups study the same lesson. You can join either group at any time.
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Mount Calvary Writers’ Group
T he Mount Calvary Writers' Group invites you to join us if you are interested in any kind of writing whatsoever, whether or not you have experience. The mix of
interests and experience is part of what makes our discussions of each other's writings (and occasionally famous people's writings) so interesting and helpful. Members have submitted for discussion all kinds of writing, including memories (ours or others') preserved in writing, poetry, short stories, personal essays, haikus, science fiction, parts of novels, op-ed commentaries—you name it. And we each wrote a 6-word autobiography as an exercise in introspection and judicious word selection—and a fun means of getting to know each other. We meet the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:00 pm in the adult retreat room downstairs. We'd love to have you join us. For more info, please contact Rich Cowles.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS Our menu for November is:
November 4 Meatloaf Team Severson
November 11 Chili Team Dahn
November 18 Chicken & Rice Casserole Team Owen
November 25 No Supper (Thanksgiving Eve)
Come join us from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Adults $5.50, children $3.00
family max $17.00
Coffee & Cookies with the Staff
Tuesday, November 10
10:00—11:00 a.m.
The Mount Calvary Staff will have coffee & cookies the second Tuesday of the month in the Fellowship Hall. The staff will leave at 11:00 a.m. for their weekly staff meeting, however, you can stay and visit with everyone else.
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Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Saturday, November 21
7:30 a.m.
Speaker – Steve Duscha Business Beverage & Event Caterer
The November Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will have a delicious program at the church! Steven Duscha, owner of Roasted Joe’s Coffee Co., will speak while preparing and serving the breakfast meal for the men. Steve started his career in the vendor business, but in 2011, along with his wife, Lisa, began a Business Beverage and Event’s Catering operation in Eagan. He and his family are members of Mount Calvary and have graciously donated refreshments and service for some of our church events. So bring your empty stomachs and hear a program about the catering business and enjoy a great breakfast, too! November’s combined talk and meal is only for the men. Coffee and fellowship begins at 7:15 a.m. followed
by the program and meal at 7:30 a.m.
CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER
Tuesday, November 17
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Are you a caregiver?
A caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person in need.
Caregivers are family members, friends, neighbors and others who help: aging spouses, older adult family members or friends, people with disabilities, children with special needs, anyone, any age that needs assistance with their daily needs. A caregiver may help prepare meals, pay bills, do personal care, manage medications, shop, clean, assist with, or make, major life decisions, and care for someone else in numerous other ways.
Caregiving has many rewards, but also shifting roles and emotions. You might feel troubled or frustrated. You may also feel alone or angry because others don’t understand. These feelings are natural, and common.
Your situation is unique. But you are not alone.
Each caregiving experience is unique. You will have changing needs, feelings, trials and rewards. Your experience will also change over time. Yet, one thing is for sure. All caregivers will need to find balance.
With balance in your life, you will be better able to keep providing care.
Caring for the Caregiver.
Learn why identifying as a caregiver is important and how caregiving can impact your health.
We share some caregiver resources. Brought to Mount Calvary by your Stephen's Ministry team, presented by the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Questions? Contact Wendy Lane at [email protected] or 651-454-2344 (ext 14).
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MILESTONES
Those Who Lost Loved Ones
Steven Jones - mother Betty Warner - husband The family of Barbara Olson
Thanksgiving Eve Worship and Pie Social Wednesday, November 25
6:30 p.m.
W e gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing and to give thanks for all the gifts we share. Our God is a generous God! Please join us for festive worship at 6:30 p.m.
Following worship we will move to the Fellowship Hall for pie! As our blessings are in great abundance, so is the variety of pies! Please sign up at the Welcome Desk if you would be willing to bring a pie. (Please cut your pie before bringing it to church.) We also need helpers to serve and clean up. You can sign up to help by bringing a pie or helping to serve that evening by:
1. Going to this link and signing up on-line www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080445A5AB2AA57-thanksgiving
1. Sign up on a Sunday morning at church 2. Contact Wendy Lane at [email protected] or 651-454-2344
Everyone is welcome! Bring friends and family!
Don’t forget your can of tuna for The Open Door!
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W: What are your dreams for the coming months and years of life together at Mount Calvary?
E: As a new Church Council member, I'm excited to see how we help lead in developing as a congregation out in the world. I'm not sure what that looks like, but it will be fun to find out. I'm hoping my creative nature will be put to good use in this new role.
This month we will get to know a little bit more about one of our Mount Calvary Council members….Erica White W: (Wendy) How long have you
been attending here at Mount Calvary?
E: (Erica) Nine years W: Where were you born? E: Pekin, Illinois. W: Use only three words and
describe yourself. E: I am funny, extroverted and
creative. W: What are you looking forward
to in the next year? E: In the next year, I am looking
forward to spending time with the 6th graders in F3 , making some much needed home improvements, and going to Yosemite with a group of Boy Scouts and their families.
W: Are there any groups or
activities that you are involved in outside of church?
E: I am very involved in Boy Scouts and volunteering at my younger two children's school. My high school child is not so much a fan of me hanging around his school!
W: What are your favorite
hobbies? or things to do in your free time?
E: My most passionate hobby is scrapbooking. I started 20 years ago, before scrapbooking was cool. I also have a home based business where I help people create custom jewelry that shows those things they cherish
most in life. It is really special to be a part of helping someone tell their story.
W: What is something most
people don’t know about you?
E: Many people may not know that I am a pediatric oncology nurse with a degree in Religious Studies. It's a long story!
W: What’s your favorite part of
worship? E: My favorite parts of worship
are the sermon and the bell choirs.
W: What have you valued most
about being part of the community at Mount Calvary?
E: To me, being a part of Mount Calvary means feeling at home, where people notice when you aren't there, not because they judge but because they care. What I value most about our church is how content my children are to be there. When you have a teenager who WANTS to be at church every Wednesday night, you know something's working the way it should to shape young members lives!
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