For the week ending Sunday, June 26, 2016 Volume 49 Number 26

The Calmeth News (USPS 555560). Published weekly, free of charge by Calvary United Methodist Church, 2315 S. Grant St., Arlington, VA

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Our Mission: Through worship, education, service, and

fellowship, we'll share with all people Christ's message of faith, hope, and love.

What’s Going on at Calvary You can tell it’s summer when several weekly activities take a break. There’s still a lot going on and coming up. This week’s planned events are:

Tuesday, June 21 7:30pm—Church Council in Harris Hall

Wednesday, June 22 6:30pm—Wed. Night Dinner— Roast Chicken ($7 adult and

$5 child) Please RSVP before NOON Wed. to 703-892-5185 Sunday, June 26

8:30am—Worship with Holy Communion 9:45am—Learning for All Ages (various locations) 10:30am—Chancel Choir rehearsal in Memorial Hall 11am—Worship 12:15pm—Coffee Hour

June 27-July 1 form 9-11:30am is Vacation Bible School A Great Time for All! Mark your calendars for: Monday—Friday, June 27—July 1, from 9-11:30am for Vacation Bible School. Children of all ages (under 2 with a caregiver) are welcome to come and experience UNDER CONSTRUCTION, a Habitat for Humanity Bible School curriculum. This curriculum centers on serving others, and focuses the children on ways we can be helpers to others. Daily experiences with Bible stories, building, drama, movement, snacks and music fill the children with a Sunday school-like experience. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged! People who love to work with wood, love to dramatize Bible stories, love to share cooking experiences, love to sing, and love to play are encouraged to contact Beth Posey bposey@comcast.net for more information. Volunteers do not need to commit to every day – even one day makes an impact! Can’t be with us for VBS? Consider helping to prepare some of the wood crafts, or collect materials before the day. Can’t stay for the whole time? Consider being part of a wheelbarrow race or share your exceptional talent, or help put up a tent to raise excitement at the beginning of the day! There is a way you can be part of this ministry of education to the children of our community. Registration forms are available around the church, and on our website.

You Can Support VBS—Even if You Can’t be Here in Person Would you like to do something for Vacation Bible School ministry this year, but you can’t take the time off work? Consider picking up a package of napkins, some spoons, forks, knives, come 5oz cups or paper plates, or some paper towels! When these items are donated, we can spend our budget on something fun and fabulous that you can’t pick up at Costco- like wood to make doorstoppers for the homes that will be worked on in Christiansburg during the MAKING OUR MARK Family Mission Trip!

Other Ways to Support VBS Do you have a pedometer? We would like to use it for Tuesday of VBS (June 28)! Please leave it in the office (marked with your name if you’d like it returned). THANKS!

Snack Leaders Needed for VBS SNACK is one of our best things- delicious- nutritious- and a lot of work to set up, serve and clean up. Right now, we don’t have a leader for this station at Vacation Bible School next week, June 27-July l. Snack leaders are really needed from about 9 until about 10:30. If you could come and help do “loaves and fishes” with our littles, please contact Beth Posey at bposey@comcast.net Even one day is helpful!

Thank You All Musicians On Sunday, June 19 it was Choir Sunday during worship. The Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir performed several pieces and all musicians were recognized. Our thanks for Rev. Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon for leading worship while Pastor Matthew was at Annual Conference.

The Chancel Choir Sopranos: Barbara Carnes, Beth Hansen, Jasmine Heckman, Susie Kidwell, Catherine Padhi, Molly Sessions, and Suzanne Stroup. Altos: Kirsten Dougherty, Mary Lu Fuson, Jansi Jebasingh, Charlotte Lindsay, and Pat Yee. Tenors: Cameron Chen, Don Henretty, Michael Hansen, Nathan Heslink, and Steve Slough. Basses: Paul Cataldo, Carlos Espiritu, Andy Greenwood, Keith Sessions, and Wayne Kemp Thursday Choir rehearsals will resume after Labor Day, but the Chancel Choir will continue through July, meeting at 10:30am in Memorial Hall to practice the piece for that morning’s worship service.

The Handbell Choir Barbara Carnes, Karen Evans, Mary Lu Fuson, Charlotte Lindsay, Marsha Lunceford, Horace Sneed, Martha Sneed, and Elizabeth Stoltz

Children Lifted Up Their Voices in Song The Children’s Choir sang during the 11am worship on Sunday, June 5. The group included Tully Andress, Katherine Chen, Quinn Ferguson, June Gardner, Maya Hagt, Mallory Handy, Mark Handy, Jensen Jebasingh, Joanna Jebasingh, Gracie Laster, Ellie Latona, Zack Latona, Nils Mercer, Evan Oberkirsch, Zoe Patchen, Harriet Sammis, Maura Sammis, Gabby Seeger, Josie Seeger, Milla Seylar, and Korben Worster. Children’s Choir will resume rehearsals after Labor Day.

The Occasional Choir This group often includes: John Ashley, Linda Guidotti, Kathy Harrington, Rev. Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon, Allison Foster Ruckh, Dan Schaupner, Keith Sessions, Molly Sessions, Horace Sneed, and Virgil Trent. Check with Wayne Kemp if you are interested in participating in the Occasional Choir.

Learning For All Ages Sunday Morning

Children’s Sunday School Children meet in the Preschool building (the building behind the fellowship hall) on Sunday mornings. Contact Beth Posey at bposey@comcast.net for questions.

Classroom 1 Group at 9:45am The Classroom 1 Group is studying The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. Please feel free to join in even if you can't commit to the whole book. Also please spread the word.

The Adult Bible Study (Classroom 2 Group) at 9:45am The Classroom 2 Group is studying Genesis. For questions, please contact Rev. Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon at drhsquared@gmail.com. Walk-ins are Welcome!

Online Book Group Each week, we read a chapter, have a discussion and reply on line. Contact Beth at bposey@comcast.net if you have any questions or want to sign up.

Save the Date! Week of July 4! SPY Family Mission Trip is calling YOUR name! Folks from Calvary are travelling for a few days, or the whole week of July 2 – 8 to Christiansburg, VA to help folks there with some repairs and upkeep on their homes. Many of the folks in need there are physically limited, and site and materials are arranged by Fieldstone, our host church. Some folks will stay at Fieldstone during part of the day and help run Vacation Bible School to the children of the community. We will sleep at the church, eat meals together, family style, and spend time in worship and community. This opportunity is available to all ages. Please contact Beth Posey if you would like more information or visit our website and click on mission. Currently over 20 of us are signed up and ready to go. If you cannot go to SPY, consider taking one of the donation envelopes (on the bulletin board in the narthex). You can include the amount on the outside (or any amount) and return it to the offering plate, office, or Beth Posey bposey@comcast.net and

help support MAKING OUR MARK. Please pray for this mission trip, the 20 people already signed up to attend, the ones who are still considering attending (even for a short time), and those who are working with the community in Christiansburg daily.

Sundae With the Pastor Sunday, July 10 at 12:30pm Do you have questions about Calvary UMC? Would you like to become a member? Come meet with Pastor Matthew following 11am worship on Sunday, July 10 (in the parlor). Because it’s summer it was suggested that something different might be in order (hence the “Sundae With the Pastor” - where coffee will no doubt be included). Please contact admin@calmeth.org if you plan to come so we’ll have enough Sundae supplies. Child care can be provided with advance notice before Thursday, July 8.

Have something to post in Calmeth News? Deadline is THURSDAY 12 noon to submit your articles or announcements, please contact us by email: admin@calmeth.org, or simply call the church office: (703) 892-5185. Due to limited space we can only publish a limited number of articles. Articles or announcements that are lengthy may be edited. Thank you for keeping our family and friends up-to-date.

Pastor: Matthew Smith Pastor.matthew@calmeth.org Church Admin.: Molly Sessions admin@calmeth.org Family Ministries: Beth Posey bposey@comcast.net Youth Ministries: Kathy Harrington kathye84@gmail.com Financial Admin.: Barbara Harslem barbara@calmeth.org Lay Leader: Keith Sessions mksessions@aol.com Music Director: Mickey Fuson mickey@calmeth.org 8:30am Music Dir.: Wayne Kemp wayne@calmeth.org Organist: Joseph Arkfeld organist@calmeth.org Custodian: Thuan Tran

Contributions to Calvary E-Giving is Safe and Secure If you missed church on a Sunday because of the weather, illness, or vacation you can be sure your offering is counted if you have signed up for E-Giving. Check it out! Through e-giving there is an option to give regularly or you can also give as a one-time guest. Thank you for supporting Calvary UMC.

Did you know... Communion Offering Supports Pastor’s Discretionary Fund This fund is used by Pastor Matthew for local (Arlington) relief needs. You can donate by placing a contribution in the baskets placed at the outer aisles as you return to your seat after receiving communion.

Calling All Graduates It’s Getting to be That Time of Year We want to celebrate with our graduates. If you have a graduate, please send us their information (and future plans if you wish) by June 15 so that we can include it in an upcoming Calmeth and so that this community can pray for them and celebrate with them. Send information to admin@calmeth.org.

Office Volunteer A Weekly Opportunity

The Church Office has heard from several possible volunteers, (thank you) but there is always room for more help—especially if it can be on a recurring scheduled basis. If you are interested or want to ask questions, please contact Molly at admin@calmeth.org.

Prayer Corner Because prayer is so important to the Christian life we want to provide a place where prayers can be shared and lifted up. This space will now provide the names of people or circumstances that are in need of prayer so that we can all pray for sorrows, joys, trials, and celebrations. The reason for prayer may not be included (for privacy considerations). We continue to pray for: Dottie Cumings (5/31)

Nancy Fearheiley (5/31) Libby Kinnard (5/31)

Elaine Marini (5/31)

Cara McAree (5/31)

Melissa Gittins, whose brother died unexpectedly (6/2) The family of Thad Taylor who passed away June 5 (6/6) The family of Gerald Boardman (Jasmine Heckman’s

grandfather) who passed away (6/7) All the victims, family, and friends of the shootings in

Orlando over the weekend (6/12) Everyone who attended Virginia Annual Conference

(Friday, June 17-Sunday, June 19) All those who are hospitalized or home dealing with

health issues and their care-givers (6/13) This week we pray for: Corwyn Havermans (6/13) Stephen Tobin, and his doctors (6/13) If you would like to add a name to this list (please check to be sure it’s okay to share), please submit it in writing by using a prayer card during worship or sending an e-mail to admin@calmeth.org. Names will be kept on the list for one month unless a written extension or removal is requested. The date following each name is when the request was submitted to the church office.