Daylight Savings Time
It’s time to “fall back”! Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour this Sunday, November 1st!Chicken Pies for Sale
We have chicken pies available for sale, with proceeds going to support our roof and steeple fund! 8 inch pies are $18 and 6 inch pies are $12. Anyone wanting pie should contact Jan Bullins or Bette Peterson.
Concert at Bethania Moravian
Mary Lou Kapp Peeples will present a recital of organ and harpsichord music at Bethania Moravian Church on Sunday, November 1st, at 3 PM. She will be joined by flautist, Kathryn Levy, and cellist, Ryan Graebert, in a performance of a trio sonata by Wade Peeples. The recital is free, and everyone is welcome.Potluck on November 1st
Calvary Moravian, mark your calendars: on November 1st, immediately following worship, we're kicking off the season with a back-to-basics Potluck. No sign-up sheet required: just bring your best and favorite dishes to share! As we enter our season of Stewardship and Gratitude for all of God's gifts to us, there's no better (or more delicious!) way to begin than by worshiping together and then gathering around the table in fellowship. We can't wait for the feast that awaits!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.
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!Wednesday Night Dinner
Our next Wednesday night dinners will be on November 4th & 11th at 5 PM. Please join us for food & fellowship! The 11th will be our final dinner of the year.Church Council
Following worship on Sunday, November 8th, we will have 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 2027.Our nominees for Joint Board beginning in 2027 include:
Elders: Adam Carter, Sandra Davis, Eleanor Lott, & Alexander Stultz (Youth Rep)
Trustees: Chelsea Blackburn, William Burke (Salem Congregation Trustee), Jack New, & Chese Trivette
Thanksgiving Food Drive
On Sunday, November 22nd, Calvary will be collecting non perishable food items for Sunnyside Ministries. Sunnyside is a local agency of the Moravian Church, Southern Province. Started 55 years ago, Sunnyside provides short term emergency assistance for families in crisis situations. Calvary collects items monthly for Sunnyside but 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 22nd when we will be observing our Thanksgiving Lovefeast. Let’s fill our sanctuary with the bounty of Thanksgiving for all!Advent Decorating - Mark Your Calendars!
We’re only a month away from decorating the church for Advent! The star and large garland will be put up on Tuesday, November 24th at 10 AM.The remaining decorating with wreaths, greenery, and any other decorations will be on Friday November, 27th from 3-5 PM. Thank you to any volunteers and pizza and salad will be served on the Friday decorating day. Contact Chese Trivette (336-608-8398) for any questions.
Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Fellowship Bible study has resumed Wednesday mornings at 10 AM in the Burke Room. The last session will be on November 11th. There is a Zoom option as well at the following link: us02web.zoom.us/j/87629578107?pwd=RjMk6W3M9wN9dpBk7QUNUyhh0qXpNC.1 (Password 453527 if needed) All are welcome and if you have any questions please contact Bette Peterson (bettepeterson@icloud.com • 321-403-1707)
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Our Wednesday evening Bible study meets at 6 PM in the Burke Room. The last session for the season will be on November 11th. We meet in person and via Zoom so all are welcome! The Zoom meeting link is us02web.zoom.us/j/84879938980Opportunity for Community & Prayer
Our next Zoom Prayer time will be Tuesday, November 10th. 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. The link to join the meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81364100880The Next Breakfast Bunch
November 3rd, 9 AM at Carriage House. Please contact Pat George (336) 971-3429 or Linda Smith (336) 978-6082 to RSVP.Lay Reader Signup
We are currently looking for people to serve in worship by reading scripture on Sunday mornings. If you would like to sign up for a Sunday to read, please use the Signup Genius link below. We would love to have you share your gifts with the congregation! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090448AEAF28AAFE3-63652426-2026Nursery Volunteers
We’re looking for volunteers to help with the nursery during Sunday service! If you’d like to sign up to help watch our youngest church members, please contact Kayla Stewart (stewcrew1215@gmail.com)
Upcoming Committee Meetings
November 12th, 7 PM — Christian Education Committee
November 15th, 12 PM — Thanksgiving & Christmas Lovefeast Meeting
November 16th, 6:30 PM — Joint Board, Trustees, & Elders Committees
November 15th, 12 PM — Thanksgiving & Christmas Lovefeast Meeting
November 16th, 6:30 PM — Joint Board, Trustees, & Elders Committees
November Birthdays
1: Carter Nance
2: Spencer Routh
3: Larry Spritz
5: Angie Jones, Brian Lott
6: Lily Shaw
7: Jack Messick
8: Greg Biggam, William Burke
10: Tommy Hutchins, Elliott Ingram
12: Dusty Harrison
15: Ina Magi
16: Andrew Moore, John Pearson, Jean Watson
17: Carson Fix
18: Michaleh Snider
19: Wiley Guthrie, Laura Lough
20: Alex P. Collins, Judy Ludwick, Romaine Poindexter
22: Addison Nance
23: Edmund Wynn
24: Aviel Oerter, Daniel Wiggins
25: Darron Cheek, Jerry Cox, Levi Stultz
26: Kayla Hayes
28: Madison Isley, Carol Middleton, Michael Spritz
29: Caleb Furmage
2: Spencer Routh
3: Larry Spritz
5: Angie Jones, Brian Lott
6: Lily Shaw
7: Jack Messick
8: Greg Biggam, William Burke
10: Tommy Hutchins, Elliott Ingram
12: Dusty Harrison
15: Ina Magi
16: Andrew Moore, John Pearson, Jean Watson
17: Carson Fix
18: Michaleh Snider
19: Wiley Guthrie, Laura Lough
20: Alex P. Collins, Judy Ludwick, Romaine Poindexter
22: Addison Nance
23: Edmund Wynn
24: Aviel Oerter, Daniel Wiggins
25: Darron Cheek, Jerry Cox, Levi Stultz
26: Kayla Hayes
28: Madison Isley, Carol Middleton, Michael Spritz
29: Caleb Furmage
Prayer List
Eddie Johnson; Camilla Williams; Bernard Williams; Misty Hayes and family; Rameth McKnight; Ursula Pierce; Steven Nixa; Lily Shaw; Patrick Biggam; Lynn Biggam; Tommy & Nancy McKoon; Scott & Elaine Peddycord; Judi Chandler; George Tasedan; Bill & Mary Hampton; Haley and Zelda Covert, Richard Hughes, and their family; Lisa Hampton; Karen Stewart; Holly and Barry Broadstreet; William Hughes; Ramona Prestwood; Romaine Poindexter; Joeann Settle; Joel C. Lineback; Patsy Lineback; Virginia Segar; Dallas Prestwood; Emily Cheek; Teddy Tompkins; Johnnie Pearson; Ed Wynn; Christina Stanford; Ellen Steadman; Betty Troutman; Linda Neighbors
