New Opportunity for Community & Prayer
Virtual prayer meetings are offered on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, at 9:00 AM via Zoom. The next meeting will be this Tuesday, March 11th. We will pray for ourselves, for those on our prayer list, and for our church and world. This Zoom prayer time will last about 15 minutes, and gives us an additional opportunity to check in and share the people and things that we hold in our hearts. Confidentiality will be an essential part of these times together; when talking with someone else about the prayer time, it’s OK to say what you yourself shared, but not OK to say what anyone else shared. The link to join the meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81364100880
I look forward to sharing prayer with you! – Pastor Nola
I look forward to sharing prayer with you! – Pastor Nola
Women’s Bible Study and Opportunity for Fellowship
Bette Peterson and Barbara Howard will be facilitating a 10-week Bible Study based on Abide: A study of 1, 2, & 3 John. All women of the church are cordially invited to attend these sessions on Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Calvary in the Burke Room, beginning March 12 through May 28 (We will not meet during Holy Week or the Week after - April 16 & 23). You may attend as many sessions as you like and come when you can. You will need a copy of the book, Abide by Jen Wilkin, available for $24.99 from Amazon. If you need help ordering or paying for the book, please let Barbara Howard know. We hope you will join us for this journey through John’s epistles as we build faith and fellowship! To register or for more information, please contact Barbara Howard at howardbb97@gmail.com or 336-254-4572.
“I Am the Bread of Life”
Lenten Wednesday Night Program
On Wednesday, March 12th, we will have our first Lenten Wednesday evening program! Dinner will be served at 5 PM and is pizza & salad provided by Circle 3. Then at 6, the different age groups will split off for the special programming. Adults will have Lenten Reflections with Pastor Chaz. Bill Seippel will be making pretzels with the youth in the kitchen and fellowship hall. The children will be playing games and making crafts in the younger elementary classroom. We hope you’ll join us for this Lenten journey!
Happy Birthday to YOU! And to YOU!
Join us Sunday March 16th after the service as we celebrate each of us with a church wide Birthday Bash! We will enjoy a baked potato and salad bar for lunch. Followed by an array of cakes decorated for each month of the year! This will be a time of fun, food and fellowship! And as a bonus we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Come dressed in your green or be prepared for a pinch!
Do you want to provide a cake or other item for our celebration? Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AAAA723A7FACE9-55165281-church
If you have any questions, contact Donna Cheek.
Do you want to provide a cake or other item for our celebration? Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AAAA723A7FACE9-55165281-church
If you have any questions, contact Donna Cheek.
Lenten Home Communion
Lent is a holy season of introspection, spiritual growth, and closeness to God and to our brothers and sisters in the family of God. In this holy time, Pastor Nola will come to you with communion at home during Lent if you wish. Please contact her directly (nola@calvarymoravian.org), or the church office, to schedule a visit!
Bagging the Blessings
During the season of Lent, Sunnyside is having a food drive. The idea is that so many of us “give up something for Lent”, why not give up a bag of groceries, a few items or even a can of food? Boxes are located in the West lobby, the first floor stairwell, or you can leave bags in the Narthex.
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
Want to make a difference?
We are looking for people that want to be involved with our Hospitality Committee. We provide meals for families for a variety of reasons: newborns, illnesses, surgeries, deaths, fellowship events, receptions, shelter meals, and any time a family of our congregation is in need. The skill of cooking is not a prerequisite. Donations of food are also very helpful. You are not required to participate in each request, only when you are able. If you would like to be involved in this important ministry please send your name, phone number and email address to Donna Cheek (donnacheek92@hotmail.com/336-399-0857)
Easter Grave-cleaning and Flowering
Once again this year the youth and children will be offering their services to help any members, families, or friends of our congregation in the Easter tradition of cleaning graves in God’s Acre. We plan to clean graves on Good Friday, April 18th, just as we have in years past. We are grateful to Nick Stone who has secured flower availability. This year our flower option is a 6 inch potted Red Geranium ($25 per plant). Each pot will be wrapped with paper and a bow, and if desired, placed upon the grave requested or you may pick them up Good Friday morning at Calvary. Please see the order form available in the narthex or at the link below to place your order, or you may contact Elaine Peddycord at peddycj@bellsouth.net with questions. If you choose to have us clean the grave and place the flower, simply provide the name(s) and we will locate the grave. Orders must be received by April 6th in order to confirm numbers with the nursery. Additionally, please let us know if you plan to pick up your flower from God’s Acre after Easter.
Grave-cleaning and Flower Order Form
Grave Decoration on April 19th
Everyone is invited to help decorate graves at God’s Acre on Saturday, April 19th, at 9:00 AM. For over 100 years, the churches of the Salem Congregation have been decorating the oldest graves at God’s Acre in preparation for the Easter Sunrise Service. Many of our fellow brothers and sisters buried in these graves no longer have family who are able to place flowers for Easter morning. We invite everyone—children, youth, young adults, and those young at heart to help us keep this tradition alive. If you have flowers or greenery that you can donate, please bring to the church on Good Friday and leave in the first floor entry. Or, if you are planning to help decorate, you can bring them with you Saturday morning to God’s Acre. Remember to bring your gloves and clippers to help make quick work of our decorating. If you have any questions, contact Donna Cheek at (336) 399-0857.
Lenten Devotionals
“All of creation,” wrote St. Hildegard of Bingen, “is a song of praise to God” – a swirling symphony all around us. So for this year’s 40-day Lenten journey, why not take the Christian musical treasury as your guide, classic hymns and sacred songs bringing together big ideas and beautiful melodies? In this year’s Lenten devotional, “Lift Up Your Voice”, each week, reflections on biblical texts and beloved music inspire practices you can try yourself, with your family and friends. We have free copies of this devotional available in the West Lobby or as a digital version at the following link: "Lift Up Your Voice"
The Next Breakfast Bunch
March 18th, 9 AM at Carriage House. Please contact Pat George (336) 971-3429 or Linda Smith (336) 978-6082 to RSVP.
Calling All Blood Donors
Calvary will host our annual blood drive on Monday, March 24th, from 2 PM to 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Mark your calendars now! To make an appointment, click the link below. Click advanced search and search under ZIP code 27101 and the date March 24th.
Save the Date: Church-wide Retreat!
We have our Church-wide retreat scheduled for August 29th-31st with an option to stay until September 1st at Laurel Ridge. This is Labor Day Weekend. Make sure you mark this on your calendars!
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; Scott & Elaine Peddycord; Harold & Joeann Settle; Charlie Miller; Betty Troutman; J. Frank & Jan Trivette; Johnnie & Mary Anna Pearson; the Tasedan family;
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; Scott & Elaine Peddycord; Harold & Joeann Settle; Charlie Miller; Betty Troutman; J. Frank & Jan Trivette; Johnnie & Mary Anna Pearson; the Tasedan family;
Judi Chandler; George Tasedan; Sandra Shugart;
Pat George; Bill & Mary Hampton
Remember Friends and Family in Prayer
Denise Williams; Beverly Streicker; Lisa Hampton;
Remember Friends and Family in Prayer
Denise Williams; Beverly Streicker; Lisa Hampton;
Carole Farris and the family of Mike Farris; Kathy Rollins
