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JULY 2017
MT CALVARY CONNECTION Visit our website: www.mtcalvarylutheranchurch.org
Email: [email protected]
GROWING UP in the Word
OUT with the Gospel
TOGETHER in Christ
Rev.
Terry DeGiovanni,
vacancy pastor
Rev. James Price,
Pastor
Paul White, DCE
Alice Stohs
Secretary
Mt. Calvary
Lutheran
Church
17535 Say Road
Wamego, KS
66547
785-456-2444
You Are Cordially Invited to a
Service of Installation for
Rev. James M. Price Sunday, July 9, 2017 ~ 3:00p.m. Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
17535 Say Road, Wamego, Kansas
Reception immediately following in Luther Hall
Pastor Jim Price was born in 1965 in San Diego, CA, the middle child of five. In 1972 he and his siblings moved with their parents, Norman and Bar-bara, to West Africa, where his parents served with Lutheran Bible Transla-tors and Wycliff Bible Translators in the countries of Ghana and Nigeria.
Returning to the United States in 1983, the future pastor completed his senior year of high school in Duncanville, Texas. From 1984 – 1987 he served in the U.S. Army. That was followed by three and a half years at Dallas Baptist University and a BA in Criminal Justice. A move to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis came next in 1991.
Jim and Cheryl met in the spring of 1992 while Cheryl was a student at Concordia, Seward. They were married in the summer of 1994 right after Jim’s vicarage in Rapid City, SD. Gradu-ation from the Seminary with a Masters of Divinity came in 1995, along with some post gradu-ate work and the birth of Joshua, their first son, in 1996.
The call to serve as pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Waco, TX came in 1997. A warm and generous congregation, St. Mark welcomed the small Price family and saw it grow over the next several years with the additions of: Zachary (1998), Nicholas (2000), Jamie (2001), Raynesha (adopted 2008), D’kayla (adopted 2011), Trey (adopted 2013), with James Boaz, aka Bo, completing the family picture in 2012. (see family photo on page 3) Pastor Price was priv-ileged to serve as the Pastor of St. Mark until accepting God’s call to Mt. Calvary, Wamego.
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LWML CORNER
2017 LWML Officers President: Arlys Hartmann V-Pres: Carol Brase
Secretary: Carolyn Stutzman Treasurer: JeriLee Richter
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER...
July 2 - Mite Box / Stamps for Missions Sunday
July 6 - 1:30p.m. Executive Board Planning Mtg
July 13 - 7:00p.m. Christmas in July party
Theme: Woven Threads
Topic Leader: Carol Brase
Hostess: Melissa Gier
Gifts from the Heart: Hamburger Helper
Spaghetti and Sauce
The LWML ladies will be observing CHRIST-MAS IN JULY on Thursday, July 13, at 7:00p.m. ALL WOMEN OF MT. CALVARY are invited to join the celebration. Bring a "white elephant gift" for a fun gift exchange and enjoy delicious Christmas goodies provided by our hostess. We hope that many of you will join us
ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC
AUGUST 13
FUN BEGINS AT 4:00P.M.
Our Annual Picnic will be at Lake Elbo August 13th be-ginning at 4:00. We will be eating @ 6:00 and playing until 8:00.
Please bring a main dish and a side dish or dessert. Swimming in the beach ar-ea (PARENTS BE AWARE...no lifeguard), a tennis court, and a volleyball net are available to use. Please bring your favorite outdoor games: croquet, bean bag toss, frisbee. Or your favorite indoor games: dominoes, cards, etc.
The Saturday prior to the picnic, August 5th, we are trying to get a fishing trip together for those in-terested. We will be going to Milford Lake and those with boats are asked to let us know if you have room for others to join us. Please RSVP to let us know how many are interested and for questions please email me at [email protected] or text/call me @ 785-844-1095.
The fish caught will help to feed the many at the picnic on August 13.
Hoping you all can come on out for great fellowship and fun.
4th of JULY in Wamego is an opportunity for Mt Calvary to be visible in the community. From 2:00-4:00 we will host a FREE WATERMELON FEED at the City Park Shelter House (by the pond). Please stop by for a cold slice of watermelon and to visit with guests. We will have fans to pass out as well, with info about worship times, and announcing Rev. Jim Price as our new pas-tor! Once again Mt Calvary will have a FLOAT in the Parade! LLL is providing a banner, celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, LLL's 100th an-
niversary and LWML's 75th anniversary. Our circuit churches will each have an opportunity to display a poster on the float as well. Mt Calvary's YOUTH will be participating in both of these events. A sincere "Thank You" to Thrivent for generous grants to support the day!
Email: [email protected] Page 3
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE
July 9th and 23rd 7:00p.m.
Please remember in your prayers…
Paul White and youth attend-ing the Kansas District LCMS Summer camp at Lutheran Valley Retreat in Colorado July 16 through 21.
Welcome Pastor Jim & Cheryl and family
Joshua, 1996, Zachary (1998), Nicholas (2000), Ja-mie (2001), Raynesha (adopted 2008), D’kayla (adopted 2011), Trey (adopted 2013), with James Boaz, aka Bo, completing the family picture in 2012.
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BOARD MEMBERS
Adult Education (chair.) Margieanne Bosse
Paul White Andrea White
CYM
(chair.) Charla Adcock Angie Matthews
Colby Brummett
Josh Hahn
Krista Hahn
Chris Blevins
Lyndsey Blevins
Megan Propst
Ryan Propst
Bridgette Rankin
Brian Rankin
Communication
(Chair) Jeannie Merritt
Amanda Jantz
Kristin Cottam
Casey Biesenthal
Linda Highland
Erick Horton
Brett Bruning
Kara Titus
Elders
(chair.) Curtis Thompson Nick Adcock
Chris Blevins
Lanny Bosse
Brett Bruning
Pat Burns
Carl Griese
Joshua Hahn
Erick Horton
Jamie Klein
Jody McDiffett
Brian Rankin Thomas von Seggern
Evangelism (chair) Kenny Titus
Sharon Jensen Teresa Purkeypile
Kara Titus
Fellowship (chair.) Diane Landon
Finance
(chair.) Loleta Sump
Incorporation (chair.) Wendy von Seggern
Carol Brase Krista Hahn
Missions
(chair) Todd Steinbach Bob Tackett
Robin Kolterman Paul White
Nomination Board (chair) Ted Geisert
CHURCH OFFICERS
President Mr. Trevor Jensen
785-565-2455 [email protected]
Vice President Mr. Ray Hightower
785-313-6050 [email protected]
Recording Secretary Mrs. Kelley Brummett
785-456-8349 [email protected]
Treasurer Mrs. Kerri Winter
785-341-7739 [email protected]
Stewardship Marcus Merritt
Trustee
(chair.) Gordon Stohs Chris Blevins
Tim Winter
Kirk Zerbe
Paul Zillmann
Be watching Mt. Calvary’s
Facebook page,
and next month’s newsletter
for 2017 VBS photos.
17535 Say Road Wamego, Kansas
See Sign-up sheets on Information Desk
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with the 4th of July Watermel-on Feed in the City Park Shelter house. We will need help transport-ing the melons, cutting and serv-ing, and cleaning the park shelter afterwards.
Also in need of several large tanks or tubs that could be used to chill the watermelon before serving.
Contact Kenny Titus, at 620-786-1961 or [email protected]
Dear Mt. Calvary,
Thank you for the support the church has provided for our MOPS group this year. We appreci-
ate the resources the church extends to us in helping to make our program a success. It is a priv-
ilege to serve alongside a church that recognizes the unique needs of the moms in our commu-
nity.
As we wrap-up our current MOPS season, I would like to share with you the ways in which
MOPS has reached the families of our community. Below are some details about our member-
ship, service activities and some feedback from our members.
Approximately 21 moms are registered in our MOPS group
Over 30 children and preschoolers attend our MOPS Kids program and have the opportunity to
learn Bible truths and be introduced to Jesus
MOPS serves as a stepping-stone for many moms to become part of a church family
Five women served in leadership roles and served our moms and their families through prayer,
devotions/testimonies, coordination of speakers, presentations and activities
We offer a warm and welcoming environment to moms regardless of faith, background, or
church membership. Because of this, we have the opportunity to share our own stories of faith
and watch other moms come to faith or strengthen their relationship with Christ. Our loving
environment, caring leaders and mentors and the topics we discuss around our tables helps each
woman learn more about herself and each other.
This is what a few MOPS members had to say about our group when asked what they would
tell a mom in our community who asked what MOPS is all about:
MOPS is a wonderful group that allows moms to connect, offers childcare for the children, and
educates mothers on topics that will allow her to become better at the most important occupa-
tion.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for moms who stay home to meet and interact, share their experienc-
es and get mutual support.
Uplifting, worth it!
Great way to cope with being a mom
This group has been a tremendous blessing to me! I look forward to what’s to come!
We would like to especially thank volunteers from our church including Sharon Jensen, Meri
Thompson and Jeannie Merritt, as well as Alice, Paul and Gary for their support. We would
also like to extend our appreciation and thanks to the LWML for their support of our group. We
couldn’t do it without you!
Our affiliation with MOPS International has provided us valuable material to use in our meet-
ings, member benefits and leadership training. Partnering with MOPS International has pro-
vided us the resources we need to share Jesus with the moms who come to our group.
If you’d like to find out more about the MOPS International theme for our next year of MOPS or see any of the materials MOPS provides, please visit mops.org/freeindeed or lead-ers.mops.org/preview.
Thank you for your commitment to MOPS. We are grateful to you and pray along with you that women, children and families will be transformed this year through our church and our MOPS ministry.
Sincerely,
Callie McDiffett
Wamego MOPS Coordinator
