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Mount Calvary Lutheran Church“A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America” (ELCA)
5895 Ball Road, Cypress, CA 90630
Sunday Worship9:30 AM Traditional Worship
10:30 AM Fellowship Time11:00 AM Contemporary Worship
Phone: 714-527-6311Fax: 714-527-7085
E-mail: [email protected]: www.mtcalcypress.com
Office HoursMonday—Friday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mount Calvary StaffPastor: Milo Ken AndersonOrganist: CC MedelMusic Director: Paula RileyOffice Administrator: Mitzi BartlettOffice Secretary: Cherie Vollmer
April 2013 EDITION
DATED MATERIAL—PLEASE DELIVER PROMPTLY
Mailed April 4, 2013
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church5895 Ball Road
Cypress, CA 90630
Valued Reader
Inside This Issue...
Pastor’s Mission Memo Page 2
April News Page 3
Ministry News Page 4-5
Mount Calvary Prayer Requests Page 8
Electronic Recycling Day Flyer Insert
April Worship Assistant andApril Calendar
Insert
News Around the Congregation Page 6-7
Don’t miss this riveting study series that begins on
Tuesday, April 16, 7:00 PMInvite a friend to experience “The Bible.”
(more info. Pg. 3)
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PASTOR’S MISSION MEMO
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“SURVIVING THE RIVER OF DEATH”
Max Lucado, in his book, “Six Hours OneFriday,” tells the story of a missionary in Bra-zil who discovered a tribe of Indians in a re-mote part of the jungle. They lived near alarge river. The tribe was in need of medicalattention. A contagious disease was ravagingthe population. People were dying daily.
A hospital was not too terribly far away —across the river, but the Indians would not cross it because they believed theriver was inhabited by evil spirits. And to enter its water would mean certaindeath.
The missionary explained how he had crossed the river & was unharmed.But they were not impressed. He then took them to the bank & placed hishand in the water. They still wouldn’t go in. He walked into the water up tohis waist & splashed water on his face. It didn’t matter. They were stillafraid to enter the river.
Finally, he dove into the river, swam beneath the surface until he emergedon the other side. He raised a triumphant fist into the air. He had entered thewater & escaped. It was then that the Indians broke into a cheer & followedhim across.
Isn’t that what Jesus did? He entered the river of death & came out on theother side so that we might no longer fear death, but find eternal life in Him.
A blessed Easter!
In Christ,
Rev. Milo Ken Anderson
APRIL NEWS
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Bible EXPERIENCE – starts TUESDAY, April 16
WHAT: A new study and worship experience, centered around the Scripturesand video clips from the mini-series “The Bible”.
WHEN: Tuesdays, beginning April 16th, from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m.
WHY: To grow in the faith – Invite a friend!!!
COST: Only your time and heart.
April Outreach OpportunitiesThere are two ministry projects for your participation during the month of April. The Women’s Ministrygroup will host the lunch at Judy’s Kitchen on Saturday, April 20, 9:30 to 1:30 PM at the CommunityCongregational United Church of Christ on Katella Ave. near Bloomfield. Once a month, a participatingcongregation plans, prepares, and serves lunch for local homeless people. Mount Calvary has supportedthis ministry for many years. The women will be serving ham, scalloped potatoes, salad, and rolls.
The other ministry project for April is food collection for WE CARE* in Los Alamitos. We Care is a so-cial assistance provider which emphasizes helping people who are having financial difficulties and arethreatened with losing their homes. The food bank provides non-cash assistance so that people can use theincome they do have to pay rent or mortgages and avoid eviction. We Care also provides many other ser-vices to help families and individuals transition out of the social services system into self-sufficiency.More information is available by calling or visiting their offices. If you have any questions contact AnnLossner (for WE CARE) at 714-828-8647. This is a wonderful opportunity to help our neighbors inneed. Please leave all donations in the narthex on Sunday mornings.
Please note We Care’s address:We Care3788 Cerritos Ave.Los Alamitos, CA 90720562-598-9790
Thanks for your support!
*See page 4 for more information on this ministry.
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MINISTRY NEWS
If we missed yourbirthday or anni-versary please letus know.
“Dinner Out”
Mark your calendar for the next “Dinner Out”
Saturday, April 27, 5:00 PM
Claim Jumper7971Beach Blvd., La Palma, CA 90620
Please sign up on Sunday morning in the Narthex ifyou plan to attend. Mark your calendar for the fol-lowing dates through the end of 2013 for “DinnerOut”: May 25, June 22, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28,Oct. 26 (will not meet in Nov. and Dec.).
Outreach Fundraiser Schedule for 2013
The following schedule was approved foroutreach projects by the church council for 2013:
April Judy’s Kitchen—April 20 (Women)
WE CARE food collection
May Malaria Campaign
June LSS food collection
July Gideon’s Bible Ministry
August LRCC Bible Camps
Cal Lutheran Homes
September Tri-Tip Dinner—Sept. 21
October Judy’s Kitchen—Oct. 19 (Men)
November Ministry Fair (African Gifts)
LSS Christmas
December LSS Christmas
Thank you in advance for your support ofthese vital ministries!
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Apr.1—Raquel EdalatiApr.1—Lois SchultzApr.3—Anthony HastyApr.4—Ruth KruegerApr.5—Medy Medel
Apr.13—Chad PalazzoApr.14—Dallas BingerApr.15—Thomas CryerApr.16—Ashley ScottApr.24—Jessica Edalati
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES
Apr.6—Dale & Dorothy SmithApr.23—Darrel & Diana Nolen
WE CARE Ministry in Los Alamitos(submitted by Sue Nelson-Brown)
The main goal of We Care’s Homeless Preventionand Food Pantry Program is to move families intemporary crisis to self-sufficiency. The case man-ager helps clients develop a financial plan, learnskills to increase and manage their income, andachieve stable housing. We Care services includecase management, food pantry, and rental, mort-gage, or utility assistance.
We Care has helped the needy in the North OrangeCounty area for 22 years. In 2012, 2475 individu-als and over 600 families received assistance. Ofthose clients who received assistance for housing,91% of families/individuals remained stablyhoused for the duration of the program, 88% offamilies achieved self-sufficiency upon completionof the program, 70% of families maintained self-sufficiency for at least 1 year after completion ofthe program, and 100% of families served werelinked to community resources and mainstreambenefits, helping them to develop a plan to preventfuture housing instability.
For further information about We Care’s servicescall 562-598-9790 or visit the website atwww.wecarelosalamitos.org.
MINISTRY NEWS
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ON-GOING MINISTRIES
Lay Eucharistic Ministers There are volunteers(Dave Akins) who are trained to visit homeboundmembers and administer Holy Communion to helpPastor Ken as at times it can be difficult for him tomake necessary visits. If you are unable to make itto church and would like a visit and to receive HolyCommunion, please contact the church office andarrangements will be made.
Women’s Ministry All women are invited to jointhis ministry which meets the second Saturday ofeach month at 10:00 AM.
Men’s Ministry All men are invited to attend theSaturday morning breakfast and Bible Study on thefirst and third Saturday of each month at 8:00AM (Coco’s Restaurant in Garden Grove).
Evergreen Children’s Motel Ministry This min-istry, shared between five congregations, is heldeach Saturday morning from 10:00 AM - 11:30AM. Mount Calvary leads every 4th Saturday.Contact: Vicki Tompkins at 714-527-8838 orJanice Akins at 714-826-0807.
Paper Rollers Meet each Monday morning from8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall torecycle used newspaper. All are invited to join thisgroup as they work and fellowship. Proceeds areused to help the church and local charities. Pleasesave your papers and drop them off anytimenear the gated dumpster in the west parking lot.
Friendship Fridays Program for elementary-agedchildren held the first Friday of the month from7:00 PM to 8:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall. TheFriendship Friday program includes Bible story,games, music, crafts, and snacks—and most of all,fun!
“Lunch and the Word” This Bible Study, led byPastor Ken meets each Monday at 12:00 PM.You are welcome to join on any Monday. Thestudy focuses on the upcoming Sunday’s Gospelreading.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR MINISTRY!
Thank You Mount Calvary Ushers. Romans15:7 tells us to “Welcome one another, therefore asChrist has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Arrivingat church on Sunday morning it’s wonderful to be greetedby a friendly smiling face. Whether you are a regularattendee or a visitor, that first hello sets the tone for yourworship experience. We at Mount Calvary are fortunateto have ushers waiting in the narthex who always warmlygreet us and welcome us to worship. Welcoming us andproviding us with a bulletin is only part of their job.They also make sure each pew has a “sign in booklet” tobe passed down to record our attendance. Ushers alsoreceive our offerings, guide us to receive communion,and help worshipers as they need the nursery or rest-rooms. Worship would not proceed smoothly withoutthem. Our ushers are such a necessary part of makingworship accessible and enjoyable to all who come toMount Calvary. We thank them for their service and en-courage others to be part of this much needed group.
Usher Bob Ribblewelcoming Judy Olsonto worship.
Usher Tom Cryer wel-coming Yoshi Conrad toworship.
Usher Kathy Cryer wel-coming Diana Nolen andEvelyn Markley to wor-ship.
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NEWS AROUND THE CONGREGATION
With so much appreciation and love from the heart I want to thank each and everyone of you for beingconcerned for Ev’s illness. For all who called, sent beautiful cards and food, my sincere thanks—it doesmake life easier. For all your help with a beautiful service—a special thanks to Pastor Jan and Pastor Ken;the choir at it’s best and the women furnishing a super luncheon. God certainly helps life go on. I knowEv is in God’s hands and looking down with love and appreciation to all. “We” thank you all.God Bless, Lois
Easter Sunday was celebrated with a delicious continental breakfast followed by a festive Easter worship.Over 110 were in attendance, thanks be to God! Below (and on pg. 7) are a few photos (thanks to JudyOlson) of the special celebration.
More photos—next page→
STUDY
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Friday mornings during the months of May andJune (except May 19), Pastor Larry will lead aBible Study in the sanctuary beginning at 10:00a.m. Topic to be decided. Child care will beprovided.
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NEWS AROUND THE CONGREGATION (Cont’d)
Ev is in God’s hands and looking down with love and appreciation to all. “We” thank you all.
APRIL 2013 PRAYER LIST*
This list is updated monthly and inserted in thenewsletter and in the Narthex the first Sunday ofthe month. Please contact the church office to re-move and/or add someone to the list or to reportPraise and Thanksgiving to prayer. Requests canalso be made using the forms in the Narthex.Please continue to pray for the following mem-bers and friends:
For Healing
Arnold YackleyBecky YackleyBrett MinerJohn WilliamsDavid BurtonDavid CorellaDale SmithDorothy SmithDoris VanOverHoward WaltersJudy WaldschmidtLarry, Jodi, & Ostin BennMark HansonMary McGheeScott FielderRandy KirnerRosemary KelsoTom CotterMaryAnne Taylor (sister of Sherry Hedrick)Alan Patton ( neighbor of Paul &Carol Edwards)Anna Strand ( aunt of Mark Hanson)Annalee Sears (friend of Harriet Anthony)April Helms ( niece of Catherine Lerche)Ayden Eveler ( grandson of Bill & Debbie Everler)Avery Ackerman (relative of Carole Thompson)Brenda Byer (cousin of Mark Hanson)
Britain James ( grandson of Dale & Dorothy Smith)Catherine Bernard ( grandaughter of Catherine Lerche)Charlie Keeling ( friend of Becky Yackley)Chris Duncan (friend of Paul & Carol Edwards)Cindy Thompson (sister of Carole Thompson)Caroline Lynd (sister of David Burton)Daniel Gaudy ( friend of Catherine Lerche)Darlene Pacwic (cousin of Don VanOver)David Lawrence (friend of the Hedricks)Derald Miller(brother-in-law of Darrell HindsDonna Robey(friend of Catherine Lerche)Frank Meier (friend of the congregation)Gregory Messina ( son of Betty Mesina)Helen Miller ( sister of Darrell Hinds)Jacob White (grandson of Richard& Susan Scoville)Jennie Grimes ( friend of Laura Stratton)Jim Harris ( friend of Tom&Carol Cotter)Jodeen Tingesdahl ( sister of Mitzi Bartlett)John Choura ( father of Susan Scoville)John Markley ( son of Evelyn Markley)Kathleen Sanders ( friend of Olesons)Kelly Pfaff ( niece of Susan Scoville )Laurie Ferrara ( neighbor of the Edwards)Maria Hernandez ( friend of the Lossners)Marie Hill (friend of David Corella)Margaret Schwab ( friend of Ann Lossner)Marge Stotts (friend of Carol Hinds)Mark ( friend of June Larson )Marv Kimble ( father of Catherine Hernandez)Michelle Bernard (daughter of Catherine Lerche)Mike Lemburg ( friend of the Lossners)Pastor Ray Kibler ( LBI President)Robin Magdelano (daughter of Kathie Christensen)Sandra Sprayberry (friend of the congregation)Shannon Hartson (grandaughter of Donna Strawn )Sherry Cline (daughter of Evelyn Markley)Trudy Cryer ( Tom Cryer’s mother )
*Entries in red are new for this month, or have up-dated prayer requests
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PRAYER NEEDS
