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Calvary News November 1, 2016
Annual Calvary BarbequeHome of
Wicked-Good BBQ
Saturday, November 5 - 12:00 Noon-7:00 p.m.Eat in or take out
4:00-6:00 p.m. – Music by Whitewater Bluegrass Company
Adults $10.00; Children 12 and under $5.00.Bring your friends and neighbors and join us!
The Calvary Crafters will hold their3rd annual Bake & Craft Saleduring the Calvary BBQ on
November 5.All proceeds go to outreach.
Celebration of New Ministry at CalvaryA Celebration of the New Ministry of the
Reverend Rian Adams was held at Calvary onNovember 2, with a reception afterward. The RightReverend José McLoughlin, the diocese’s new bishop,presided, and the sermon was given by one of Fr.Rian’s friends, the Reverend Rob Brown, rector of St.Matthew’s, Spartanburg. It was a surprisingly movingservice, with good music, a great sermon, and a greatdeal of active participation from a great manyparishioners.
Many thanks to all those who helped to makethis a joyful andmemorable evening.
Join Us for a Little LunchThe Lunch Bunch will meet at El Paso on Friday, November 11 at 11:30 a.m. The
restaurant is on Spartanburg Highway just past Harris Teeter on the right. Please call GlendaDavis by Wednesday of that week if you plan to join us.
Advent Book Study Fr. Rian will lead a study of the book, Being Christian: Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer,
by The Rt. Rev. and Rt. Hon. Dr. Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury. It willbe held on the four Wednesdays in Advent, beginning on November 30. He will hold thebook study immediately after the 10:00 Holy Eucharist AND in the early evening, perhaps inconjunction with a meal. This would give more parishioners access to Fr. Rian’s teaching.Please sign up in the Old Well Hall so we know how many books to order.
Looks Like We’ll Have a St. Nicholas Dinner This YearZebbi Sampler has volunteered to chair this year’s dinner, but
she’s going to need a committee to give her a hand! This group willtake charge of planning and coordinating the festivities, whichtraditionally take place on the Sunday closest to the Saint’s day – thisyear it’s December 4. If you’d be willing to help, or want to exploreoptions, please email Zebbi at [email protected] or call Annein the Parish Office at 684-6266.
Children’s Ministry Sign up We need help with our Children’s Ministry programs. If you are willing to give us some
of your time and talents, please sign up on the sheet in the Old Well Hall. If you have anyquestions, please speak to Fr. Rian, or contact Beth Green at 828-337-6732 [email protected].
Book Club NewsWe are looking forward to reading some great books this fall. All
are welcome to join us at Baabals in Fletcher on these first Fridays at11:30 a.m. for fellowship, discussion and lunch. Upcoming books
December 2 – Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand: an inspiring true storyabout a WW II pilot that was made into a major film.
January 5 – At the Water’s Edge, by Sara Gruen: fiction by local
author of Water for Elephants set in WWII era Scotland.
Health Ministry NotesAs we look forwards to Thanksgiving, we are humbled by the bountiful harvest and
many blessings the Lord provides. We are especially thankful for the gift of our days. Thismonth I would like to share some thoughts on Growing Older in God’s Grace.
Whether we live a long or short life, all of our daysare in the Lord’s hands. At times, it is very hard tounderstand why some die at a young age, while others livefor years with difficult health problems. Our comfort isthat the circumstances and length of our lives is not anindication of God’s love for us. He can make somethinggood out of our most difficult problems.
There are several things we can do to improve thequality of our lives as we age and grow older in God’sgrace.
1st – remember that all of our days are a gift from God.2nd – respect the life God has blessed us with; this can include doing things to protect
our physical, emotional, and spiritual health.3rd – accept that life means change, except for the unchanging love of God, everything
else will change over time. If we can develop a flexible and positive attitude, ouradjustment may be easier.
4th – value the past and learn from it. Our past experiences are rich resources thatyounger people can’t obtain. By taking our past with us into the future, we createa more meaningful future.
5th –turn to our faithful God for help. The same God, who gave us life and guided usin our youth, is present to embrace us during difficult times, and gently bring usto Himself.
“May God support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen, and the eveningcomes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done! Thenin his mercy may He give us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at last” (John HenryNewman)
On the fourth Saturday of each month, Linda Wozniak, RD, LDN is available fornutrition counseling, as is an RN for blood pressure screening. In addition, a nurse is availablefor blood pressure screening on the second Sunday after services. If there is anything I can doto assist you, please call me.
– Betty Robbins, R.N., Parish Nurse
Calvary’s Garden ProjectEarlier this year, a professional landscape design was created for the gardens around the
church and Old Well Hall, paid for by a generous donation from a parishioner. The drawingsare on display in the Old Well Hall. This spring, the Landscape Committee began plantingthe gardens. In order to fund the rest of the project, the Landscape Committee is offering parishioners and friends the opportunity to “purchase” plants inthe gardens in memory of, in thanksgiving for, or in honor of aloved one. Please consider a donation to help us continueplanting our gardens and beautifying our church. We want ourgrounds to speak of love and welcome. Questions? Talk to BethLifka, Leo Bjorlie or Linda Mayhew.
Coffee Hour Hosts Always NeededCoffee Hour is a great time to say hello to
others and grab a bite to eat with friends and soon-to-be friends. This is animportant way to welcome newcomers and strengthen ties with otherparishioners. Fancy food is not required, and the Weekend Sexton will helpwith set-up and coffee. Please sign up this Sunday to host coffee hour in theOld Well Hall. Everyone will be glad you did.
Food Pantry Newsk Thanks to your generosity, each
Thanksgiving the Food Pantry has been able to supplyour client families with a turkey for their holidaydinner. Once again, we are requesting your assistance inproviding this gift. Since freezer space is at a premium,we are asking for monetary donations of $15.00. Pleasemake checks out to Calvary Food Pantry with turkey inthe memo line. You can put your checks in the Sundayoffering plate or drop them by the parish office.
k It’s Thanksgiving Time AgainRemember this familiar mealtime grace that we learned as children?
Thank you for the food we eat, Thank you for the world so sweet, Thank you for the birds that sing,
Thank you God for everything.
(Continued)
Since this is the season for thanks, it’s time to give our thanks to all the folk who makethe Food Pantry successful. We give thanks for our Board of Directors, all the many Saturdayvolunteers, and those who sort, pack and shelve all the donations. We mustn’t forget thosewho give their time to pick up donated food, those who serve as shoppers on Saturdays andalso those who help clients load their cars and keep order.
There are so many others to numerous to name who give money and food donations,including our vendors.
We also should give thanks for the grant writers and non-profits who award grantsbased on what our grant writers submit.
We are so fortunate to have all these wonderful people and organizations who give theirtime and talents to serve those in our community who need our help so desperately. Pleasepray this prayer of thanksgiving from the Book of Common Prayer as part of yourthanksgiving for the Food Pantry clients.
We give you thanks, most gracious God, for the beauty of the earth and sky and sea; for the richness of mountains,
plains and rivers, for the songs of birds and the loveliness of flowers.
We praise you for these good gifts and pray that we may safeguard them for our posterity.
Grant that we may continue to grow in our grateful enjoyment of your abundant creation ,
to the honor and glory of your Name, now and forever. Amen.
k The Food Pantry needs people to staff the repacking room on Saturdaymornings, every other Tuesday and every other Friday. Instruction provided. Please contactBrian Warnicke – [email protected] for information if you are able to help.
Hospice NewsNovember is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Take advantage of free
opportunities:November 10 – Mare sure your healthcare plans are as you wish. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m,. At
Park Ridge HealthNovember 16 – Advance Care Planning. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Pardee Signature Care
Center (Blue Ridge Mall).Contact Lee Smith for more information – 606-5658.
Calvary Prayer ListImmediate Concerns
Dawn Creasman, Melinda LeRoy, Angelo Savarino, Robbie Ivey, Kristen Cooksley,Warren Peterson, Dorlyn Ball, Larry Ficker, John Southern, Jonathan Benson, Sylvie Martin,Gwen Williams, Dale Abeling, John Pirich, Maeve Galligan, Guy Kirby, Emily Kanipe, KarenCampbell, Tammy Asch, Tony Wicker, Lynette Walters, John Bodenhorst, Christopher Gant,Joan Schelly, Charles Huges, Nan May, Rebecca Taylor, Rick Hensley, Rusty Wagstaff, JennyHatcher, Tammy, Gary, Ellen, Hattie, Terry, Linda, David, Tim, Carolyn, Rebecca, Virginia
Ongoing Prayer RequestsHilde Gibson, Margot East, Ron Sistrunk, Marge Roome, Terri Traw, Micki Ahlin,
Kathleen Pacetti, Cameron Furlow, Ann Fagan, Jo Furlow, Helen Diggs, Peggy Smith, KayNesbitt, Rick Garcia, Clelia Savarino, Julia Williams
DepartedKathleen Pacetti
A service for Kathleen Pacetti will be held at Calvary on Wednesday, November 16 at10:00 a.m.
A service for Mildred Henderson will be held at Calvary on Sunday, November 27 at3:00 p.m.
Calvary Episcopal Church Phone: 828-684-62662840 Hendersonville Road - P.O. Box 187 Fax: 828-684-6320Fletcher, NC 28732 Email: [email protected]
A Welcoming and Affirming CongregationFounded in 1859, we are members of the Body of Christ,
the worldwide Anglican Communion, and the Episcopal Church in the USA.We are part of the Diocese of Western North Carolina
The Right Reverend José McLoughlin, Bishop of Western North CarolinaThe Reverend W. Rian Adams, Rector
Anne Spruance - Office Administrator
Philip Dettra - Director of Music
Sharon Tenty - Bookkeeper
Jon Lloyd - Sexton + Dylan McSwain - Weekend Sexton
The VestrySue Ackman – 2017
Tom Best – 2019Irene Bishop – 2016Leo Bjorlie – 2018Diane Crisp – 2019Iris Durell – 2018
Janet Edwards – 2017Jack Grant – 2018
Jennifer Hall – 2017Bo Harris – 2019Ted Hill – 2016
Callie Otten – 2016Kathy Noyes – 2019Lois Pryor – 2018
Dan Vining – 2017Mary Ann Willingham – 2016
Janet Edwards, Senior Warden + Jack Grant, Junior Warden + Ted Hill, Treasurer
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Mission Statement: Calvary Episcopal Church is a gatheringof those seeking to follow Jesus and to serve the world.
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WorshipSundays
8 a.m. & 10.30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist6 p.m. Taizé - 2nd Sunday
Tuesdays12 noon - Centering Prayer
Wednesdays10 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Healing
4.00 p.m. - Lectio Divina
Christian Formation Sundays
9.30 a.m. - Adult Classes 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Chapel
Wednesdays4.00 p.m. - Lectio Divina