2025 Daily Texts Are Here!
If you pre-ordered copies of next year’s Daily Texts, they are on a table in the West Lobby with your name sticky noted on your copies. There is a box with the price list attached where you can drop your cash or check made out to Calvary Moravian Church for the payment. We have additional copies for sale if you need them. The prices are as follows: Small paperback - $11, Hardcover - $15, Large print - $13, Journal edition - $17
Fall Fun at the Farm
Join us for Fun on the Farm this Sunday, the 17th, at 3 PM. Barbara and Bill Howard are once again opening their beautiful farm to us for an afternoon of great fellowship and wonderful food. Their farm is located at Southern Meadows Farm — 148 Jim Frye Rd. Advance, NC 27006. This season we will serve Chicken n' Dumplings (in memory of one of Calvary’s finest chefs, our beloved Brooks Lott), desserts, and hot dogs (for the young or young at heart!) Drinks and chairs will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. We will also continue the tradition of a hayride and fun children’s activities. Additionally this year, we will take up a love offering to benefit those impacted by Hurricane Helene. All offerings will go to the Moravian Board of World Mission Disaster Relief Fund. You may give cash or check (made payable to the Moravian Board of World Mission with MDR in the memo line) at the event or donate online at: MoravianMission.org/Give If you would like to help make or contribute to the Chicken n’ Dumplings, please contact Barbara Howard at 336.254.4572 or email her at: howardbb97@gmail.com
Lovefeast in a Box
It's that time of year again! Time to order Lovefeast in a Box™, that is! Calvary will be hosting lovefeasts on Christmas Eve, but for our long-distance friends and those who can’t make it in person, we’ll still be live-streaming and are again selling at-home lovefeast kits. From NOW until December 6th (or until we sell out), you can order a Lovefeast in a Box.™ Each box contains a dressed lovefeast candle, Moravian cookies, lovefeast coffee, and the worship bulletin (which we call an “ode”). You can order individual, double, or family boxes, shipped right to your door. Then, on Dec. 24, you can participate in a lovefeast with us via video stream! Visit www.Lovefeastinabox.com today to place your order!
Candle Making!
In preparation for our annual Candle Trim, we need to make candles! Learn how to string the molds, melt and pour the beeswax and then pop them out of the molds! Jan Bullins, our resident candle maker, will lead you through all the steps. Call Jan at 336-655-9444 for available times.
The Next Breakfast Bunch
November 19th, 9:00 AM at Carriage House. Please contact Pat George (336) 971-3429 or Linda Seippel (336) 406-1747 to RSVP.
Women’s Bible Study
We are excited to announce a new Women’s Bible Study beginning this fall led by Lisa Davis. All our Calvary Sisters and any friends are invited! We will meet at 5:30pm on Wednesday evenings, Nov. 20, and Dec 4, take a break for the holidays, and resume in January. Our first study together is by Rachel Risner: Significant - Six Ordinary Women. One Extraordinary God. The link to order is: https://a.co/d/gr45hJM For the remaining 2024 dates, our gathering will take place at: 812 Osprey Ridge Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. Please see or email Amanda Schumpert (amanda@calvarymoravian.org) with any questions or to let us know you will be attending.
Thanksgiving Lovefeast and Church Council
On Sunday, November 24th, we will have our annual Thanksgiving Lovefeast and we will end our time of worship with our fall Church Council. This time of reporting, questioning, nominations, budget conversation, and visioning for the future of our congregation is very important. Please plan to be with us that morning as we review the past year and look forward in hope to 2025.
The following people have been nominated for board membership in 2025.
- Salem Congregation Elder: Tres Fordham
- Board of Elders: Butch Goforth, Spencer Routh, Daniel Wiggins
- Youth Elder Representative: Carter Nance
- Board of Trustees: Nick Stone, Bill Seippel, Hanna Jackson
Thanksgiving Food Drive for Sunnyside!
On Sunday, November 24th, Calvary will be collecting non perishable food items for Sunnyside Ministries. Sunnyside is a local agency of the Moravian Church, Southern Province. Sunnyside provides short term emergency assistance for families in crisis situations. Thanksgiving is a special time for many of us, so let’s make this a special time for those in need. Please bring your donations to the front of the sanctuary on Sunday, November 24th when we will be observing our Thanksgiving Lovefeast. Let’s fill our sanctuary with the bounty of Thanksgiving for all!
A Holiday Evening of Decorating & Fellowship
We’re kicking off the holiday season together, and you’re invited! Join us for a festive evening of Christmas decorating, fun, and fellowship on Friday, November 29, 2024—the Friday right after Thanksgiving! First, a huge thank you to J. Frank Trivette for his many years of incredible leadership on the Christmas Decorating Committee. His efforts have brought beautiful improvements, and we’re grateful for all he’s done. Since the start of Advent changes each year, the timing of our decorating also shifts. With Advent beginning this year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, we’ll gather Friday evening to prepare our space for this meaningful season. Dinner will be served between 5:30 and 6:00 (menu TBD), and nursery care will be provided so everyone can join in. To help us plan food, please RSVP to Donna Cheek (336.399.0857) by Monday, November 25—but if you forget, come anyway! Come enjoy a night of holiday spirit, camaraderie, and see firsthand how we transform our space for Christmas! Mark your calendar and don’t miss this memorable start to the season!
First Sunday of Advent and Singing Hosanna
During worship on December 1st, all children and youth are invited to come and sing the traditional Hosanna on the first Sunday of Advent. Children and youth will practice during Sunday School at 9:45 AM, then sing and celebrate during worship.
Volunteering at Christmas for the City
Christmas for the City is a meaningful experience for the whole community. This year’s event is Saturday December 21st. For over a decade, local churches, businesses and nonprofits have come together to throw a free Christmas Party. In the past, over 1200 volunteers welcomed over 10,000 guests at the Benton Convention Center. Want to be a part of this celebration? Use the following link to sign up to volunteer: volunteer.loveoutloudws.com/need/index?need_id=865262&need_init_id=9795
Adult Bible Study
Wednesday, November 20th will be our last bible study until the new year. Our adult Bible study with Pastor Chaz is on Wednesdays from 6-7 PM in the Burke Room. We will meet in person and via Zoom so all are welcome! The Zoom meeting link is us02web.zoom.us/j/84879938980
Prayer List
Remember Calvary Members in Prayer
Eddie Johnson; Camilla Williams; Bernard Williams; Patricia Poindexter Garr; Earline Pryor; Misty Hayes and family; Noelle Nichols; Rameth McKnight; Ursula Pierce; Steven Nixa; Gary Willis; Lily Shaw; Patsy Lineback; Patrick Biggam; Dallas & Ramona Prestwood; Lynn Biggam; Tommy & Nancy McKoon; Stephanie Nixa; Jack Messick; Bill & Mary Hampton; Scott & Elaine Peddycord; Harold & Joeann Settle; Pat George; Charlie Miller; Betty Troutman; J. Frank & Jan Trivette; Johnnie & Mary Anna Pearson; the Tasedan family;
the Lott Family; Judi Chandler
Remember Friends and Family in Prayer
Denise Williams; Mike & Carole Farris; Beverly Streicker; Lisa Hampton;
the victims of Hurricane Helene; Rick Grubbs
