THE CALVARY SPIRIT
“Sharing God’s Love in Worship, Fellowship and In Service to our Neighbors.”
Church Staff
Rev. Linda Kozlowski, Pastor
Margaret Curry, Organist & Choir Director
JoAnn Longacre, Church Administrator
Linda Himeback, Treasurer
June 2017
Calvary United Church of Christ
1231 Route 100, Barto PA 19504
phone #610-652-5023
Pastor Linda’s phone # 484-529-2241
[email protected]
www.calvaryuccbarto.org
NOTES FROM PASTOR LINDA
O God, out of all the world you let us find one another and learn together the meaning of love. Let
us never fail to hold love precious. Let the flame of it never waver or grow dim, but burn in our hearts as
an unwavering devotion and shine through our eyes in gentleness and understanding on which no
shadow falls…
Teach us to remember the little courtesies, to be swift to speak the grateful and happy word, to
believe rejoicingly in each other’s best, and to face all life bravely because we face it with united hearts.
--Walter Russell Bowie (1882-1969)
How easy it is to grumble and to complain. How easy it is to find fault in others. How easy it is to
forget to be grateful for what we have right now in our lives. How easy it is to focus on our own wants, our
own desires while forgetting or neglecting the needs of our sisters and brothers. Surely this is not how our
Creator wants us to live. Surely this is not the way Jesus showed us to live. Surely this is not how the Spirit
moves within and around us.
Our God’s very nature is love and this love binds us together—in relationship, in community. This
love, which is freely given to each of us, allows us in return to be there for each other in times of joy and in
times of sorrow. This love, which is never-ending, reminds us to be grateful for what we have, to be thankful
for the way God watches over us, the way God forgives us, the way God walks with us.
As a community of God’s children, we are called to grow together. Sometimes this means listening
to each other; sometimes this means letting go of what really doesn’t matter in the long run; sometimes this
means asking questions for clarification. None of us have all the answers but together we can ponder the
mysteries of this wonderful and amazing gift of life.
In his prayer/poem, Walter Russell Bowie reminds us to remember the little courtesies…this we
should do for our sisters and our brothers. To believe rejoicingly in each other’s best…this we should do for
our family, our friends, our neighbors. To face all life bravely because we face it with united hearts…this we
can do because we have each other.
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Life is so very hard to face alone. We won’t always agree with each other yet God calls us to love
each other. As we move into the summer months, let’s try to let go of past conflicts. Instead, let’s start
afresh. Let’s try to put aside past differences, and instead look for the good in each other. Let’s move
forward together as a faith community following the teachings, the ways, the word of Jesus. Let’s allow the
Spirit of Christ to blow through our faith community, to transform each of us, to soften our hearts, to lead us
to gentleness. Let’s live together as the Body of Christ…knowing that each of us has a space, that each of us
has a gift, that each of us is wanted, welcome, and loved here at Calvary United Church of Christ.
Peace, love, and blessings,
Pastor Linda
PASTOR LINDA’S SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Beginning, June 12th, Pastor Linda’s summer hours will be Mondays 3:00-4:30 pm and Wednesdays
1-3 pm. Tuesdays will remain as visitation day. Other times available by appointment.
JUNE SCRIPTURE READINGS
Sunday, June 4th—Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
John 20:19-23
Sunday, June 11th—Christian Family Day—Outside Service
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Psalm 8
Matthew 28:16-20
Sunday, June 18th—Graduation Sunday
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
Romans 5:1-8
Matthew 9:35-10:23
Sunday, June 25th
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11
Matthew 10:24-39
PENTECOST
On Sunday, June 4thwe encourage you to wear the color red as we celebrate Pentecost. Help
us to flood the sanctuary with red as the Holy Spirit moves within, around and among us.
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CONFIRMATION CLASS UPDATE
Calvary’s Confirmation Class extends their thanks and gratitude to all who donated items so they
could make lunch bags for Main Street Ministries in Pottstown to hand out to their homeless clients. Jesus
calls us to feed those who hunger for then we are feeding him. So often we have refrigerators and pantries
filled with food while our sisters and brothers have no idea where their next meal will come from. Thank
you for sharing and feeding those who have little.
THEME SUNDAYS IN JULY
Once again our Worship Service during the month of July will include themes. We invite you to dress in the
theme of the day as the Spirit moves you.
July 2nd—Red, White & Blue Sunday
July 9th—Crazy Hair Sunday
July 16th—Camp Fire Sunday—Service will be held outdoors under the pavilion
July 23rd—Christmas in July Sunday
July 30th—Slippers, Socks, Shoeless Sunday
FELLOWSHIP PADS
After conversation on the pros and cons, Consistory has agreed that we will begin to use
Fellowship Pads at Calvary UCC. What are Fellowship Pads? There are pads in each pew for
everyone to sign on Sundays. There is also a space for prayer requests. If you should see someone
new sitting beside you, please fill in your address/phone number in addition to your name as it has
been proven this encourages the guest to also offer their full information.
What are the benefits of Fellowship Pads?
 Pastor Linda can better be aware of who is worshiping with us and who is missing. This will
allow her to be in touch with folks who may miss a few weeks of worship to see if they are in
need of a visit, a conversation, a prayer.
 We will no longer have a need for Communion Cards as our Church Administrator will know
who was present on Communion Sundays
 Guests worshipping with us will be able to share their information more easily and also let
Pastor Linda know if they would like to be contacted to learn more about Calvary.
 There is a space for prayer requests for those who would rather not lift up prayers and
concerns during the service.
 If you have been sitting beside someone and do not know their name, you can easily find this
out by looking at the Fellowship Pad as it is passed on a Sunday morning.
Please take time each Sunday morning to sign them as we try to become a church which is
continually seeking ways to be welcoming and hospitable.
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CONSISTORY NEWS
The days finally seem like they are long enough to accomplish work both inside and outside of the
house. Funny how we equate daylight hours to more hours in a day. We only have 24 hours yet it seems
like many more when the sun doesn’t set until 8:30 or 9:00 PM.
I don’t know about most of you but I like this time of year: spring, summer and even fall when its
nice weather outside and I can go outside and just enjoy the beauty of the earth.
In June, we celebrate Fathers, and those who play a father figure role or Moms who play a dual role
as Dad and we thank God for all of those who help to guide and shape our kids.
We celebrate Graduates, those who will graduate High School and go on to College in the fall or
those who will go out into the work place, wherever life takes you remember to take God with you.
For those College graduates who will begin a career, best of luck to you and congratulations. May
God always be with you.
Blessings,
Becky Crist
2016 CONSISTORY Officers
President – Becky Crist
Vice President – Denise Mathias
Secretary – Connie Jordan
Treasurer – Linda Himeback
2016 Consistory Representatives
Christian Fellowship:
Marlene Latshaw, Becky Crist,
Rona Britton, Shirley Neiman,
Denise Mathias
Worship:
Tammy Saylor,
Denise Mathias
Church Property:
Scott Freed, Shirley Neiman
Christian Social Ministries:
Marlene Latshaw, Rona Britton,
Stewardship & Evangelism:
Becky Crist
Christian Education:
Connie Jordan, Denise Mathias
Tammy Saylor
Spiritual Council:
Marlene Latshaw,
Scott Freed, Rona Britton
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Spiritual Council continues our search for a new church custodian. In the meantime, we have
hired college student, Andrew Bauer. Andrew began working for us to keep our space clean this week.
If you happen to see Andrew at Calvary, please greet him and welcome him warmly.
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FAITH FORMATION
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
The Living Bible comes to life with: The Spirit of Christmas Everyday!
August 7th through 11th, 2017 6pm-8:30pm (shared meal 6-6:30 pm)
Everyone knows the excitement and anticipation of December.... Christmas!
BUT....what about the other months of the year?? Join us as we discover the Spirit of Christmas in everyday of
the year. We will go from Christmas through Fall, experiencing God's Gifts of Love, Joy and Peace better
known as the “Christmas Spirit” with fun stories, crafts, music and snacks. Tell your friends...We are
celebrating the Spirit of Christmas Everyday!
What to join the fun??!!
Help is needed to decorate our stations and stage, as well as station and guide leaders and 2 (or
more)"Angel" actors to bring our bible to life. The more help we have, the more fun VBS is! See Tracey Frey
and Tammy Saylor--or sign up on the VBS sheet on the fellowship board. It's gonna be a fun week!!
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YOUTH NEWS
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The youth are preparing to update/redecorate the youth room. If you are getting rid of furniture
(chairs, sofa, tables) please consider a donation to our youth. See Chris or Denise Mathias or Pastor
Linda.
2016-2017 Youth Fellowship officers
President – Hannah Saylor
Vice President – Matthew Frey Secretary – Ashley Whitman
Treasurer – Kiera Jordan
CALVARY BOOKWORMS UPDATE
Due to difficulty finding one date which works for everyone, our BookWorms’ discussion of The Shack
will be held on Wednesday, June 7th and Wednesday, June 14th at 7 pm. Please feel free to attend whichever day
works best for your schedule. Or, join us both days.
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CALVARY UNITED CANCER CRUSADERS / RELAY FOR LIFE NEWS
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Pancake Breakfast, June 3rd 8-11 am. Come out and support a great cause while getting all you can eat
Pancakes and sausage! Cost-donation.
Do you wish to purchase a luminaria in memory or in honor of someone who had/has cancer? Our Relay
for Life team, Calvary United Cancer Crusaders are now taking orders for the Luminaria Ceremony during
Relay on June 24th. They are $10 each and the deadline to order is June 4. Forms are on the Faith in Action
table in the narthex. Please make checks payable to Calvary UCC and give orders and payment to either
Chris or Denise or Pastor Linda. Thank you for your continued support.
The relay for life team is selling Gertrude Hawk candy bars. Each bar is $2. If interested in helping us sell
a case please see either Chris or Denise Mathias. As always thank you for your support.
We are looking for donations of raffle baskets or items to put in raffle baskets for the 2017 Relay for Life.
Any questions see Chris or Denise Mathias
UPCOMING EVENTS
RELAY FOR LIFE PANCAKE BREAKFAST Come out and join us on June 3rd from 8-11 am for an All-ucan eat Pancake breakfast. The cost is simply a donation of your choice to our Relay for Life team; Calvary
United Cancer Crusaders.
SPUD LUNCH Save the Date! June 4th the youth will be having a spud lunch after church.
JOIN US FOR CALVARY’S SECOND COMMUNITY MEAL On Saturday, July 22nd at noon, we will
be hosting a community picnic which is free and open to members of Calvary UCC, our friends, and our
neighbors. We’ll gather under the pavilion to enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, potato and macaroni salad, as well as
delicious desserts. We’ll gather to be in fellowship with our community. Please mark your calendar and spread
the word to your family, your friends, and your neighbors. Let’s gather and continue to get to know one another.
Let’s gather as a warm, welcoming community of faith.
91st ANNUAL VEGETABLE SOUP SUPPER Please mark your calendar for the 91st annual vegetable soup
supper and bake sale on Saturday, September 9th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Donations of garden vegetables are
welcome for the soup. Everyone is invited to make this long-standing tradition a success!
THE ALTON ACKER MEMORIAL CONCERT SERIES Mark your calendars now for our next free
concert. It will be held Friday, October 20, 2017 from 7 – 8:30 PM. We will be having Keith Brintzenhoff and
the Toad Creek Ramblers. Come listen to old timey, folk, bluegrass, gospel music and PA Dutch folklore. As a
special treat, there will also be 3 hoedowns included in this performance. You won’t want to miss this fun filled
night!
BYOB (boxed lunch) LUNCHES ) will now be held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12noon. Join
us as we gather for lunch, conversation and fellowship.
LUNCH BUNCH This is an opportunity to gather for lunch at local restaurants with your church friends. We
meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. The date, time and location
may be found on the calendar when available before printing.
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GENERAL CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU to all who helped with the Spring Flea Market, the profit was $2,550.58
USAGAIN
Many of you have dropped off clothes, shoes, and other items in the USAgain bins located on our property.
Thank you for helping us and USAgain recycle these items and also take action against climate change.
According to USAgain, the company fights climate change in two ways:
1. We extend the life of clothes and shoes and save millions of pounds of CO2 from being emitted into the
atmosphere. We all know that burning coal, oil, and gas creates greenhouse gas emissions, but few
people realize that as much as 10% of the greenhouse gases come from manufacturing clothes.
2. We plant a tree every time you fill a USAgain bin with clothes. Planting trees is a very effective way to
reduce the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, along with many other benefits. This is why
USAgain has planted more than 720,000 trees since 2013. Each one of these trees absorbs 50 pounds of
CO2 from the atmosphere per year, for a total of 30 million pounds! With your help we will plant
another 120,000 trees in 2017.
The company also offers: We would like to thank you for being a part of a solution. By hosting a clothing
bin:
 You help provide good, affordable clothes to people who need them around the world.
 You make it easy and convenient for people in your community to dispose of clothes and shoes they
don’t need.
 You take care of the environment so that it can continue to take care of our children, our children’s
children, and us.
 You cool the planet and save resources by promoting clothing reuse and planting trees.
Many thanks and let’s continue to recycle what we no longer need so those who have little can be clothed
and more trees can be planted. Thank you
GRADUATES If you have a graduate in the family or are a graduate yourself, please let the church office
know so we can recognize and celebrate you at our upcoming Graduate Worship service in June.
CALLING ALL FUTURE GRADUATES
Calvary has some funds available to support you as you graduate and continue your journey whether it be in the
form of college, a trade school or employment. If you would like to seek financial support, please pick up an
application on the faith in action table. Applications are due by July 30th. These funds are offered to assist you
with incidental life expenses such as books, transportation, insurance, etc. We care about you. We love you.
We hope this gift will help you on your journey through life.
PHONE MESSAGES If you call the church number for either Pastor Linda or JoAnn Longacre and they do
not answer please leave a message. These messages are forwarded to Pastor Linda and JoAnn via email so even
when they are not in the office they will still get your messages.
EMAIL ADDRESSES Do you have an email address? We would love for you to share it with us so we can
include you on our weekly email! Every week on either Wednesday or Thursday an email is sent out to those
on our mailing list. This email includes important information such as upcoming events, changes to office
hours, etc. If you are on our mailing list you will also receive notification of cancellations or closures due to
weather and other important emails. To “opt in” please send an email to [email protected] with “Mailing
List” in the subject line.
RECEIPTS FOR CREDIT: If you purchase items for the church use and would like the dollar amount
credited to your giving account as a donation, please turn the receipts into the church office. If you need your
original receipt please provide a photocopy or contact JoAnn Longacre.
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FACEBOOK Join us on Facebook! Everyday Pastor Linda will have a post of inspiration! This may be a
prayer, quote or something else. You can find us on Facebook by searching Calvary United Church of ChristBarto
PAPER RETRIEVER RECYCLING BIN PAPER Retriever is now collecting phone directories and
clean cardboard. “If it tears, we’ll take it”. We earn money for each ton collected. The more tons we collect
the higher per ton we will be paid. Thanks for helping us better the environment.
REDNER’S SAVE-A-TAPE Please remember to bring in your Redner’s sales tapes from the Store and Quick
shop. Please make sure that on the bottom of your receipt it says “Save-a-tape contribution” or Redners will
not honor them. If you do not have a Save-a-tape card you can obtain one at the service counter or the
cashier. At the end of the year we will turn in all of our tapes and earn 1% of the total. In 2016 we submitted
$54, 174.89 in tapes and received a check for $541.71! UPDATE: You must sign up for a NEW Redner’s
savings card in order for your tapes to be accepted. Tapes linked to old savings cards will not be honored.
ALUMINUM CAN COLLECTION Don’t forget to keep bringing in your Aluminum cans throughout 2017!
Thank you to everyone who has helped with this collection. Our profit in 2016 was $254.80.
IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER OR EMERGENCY, TUNE TO:
WFMZ Channel 69
You can also contact a member
of Calvary’s Consistory
for cancellation information
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Calvary United Church of Christ-Barto
AVERAGE WEEKLY ATTENDANCE TO DATE ~ 57/Sunday
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
If you have a Birthday during these months and it was not mentioned or the date is listed wrong, please let
the church office know. We are working to update our records and your help in this effort is appreciated.
Thank you.
6/1
6/2
6/5
6/8
6/12
6/13
6/14
6/18
6/20
6/22
6/24
6/26
6/29
6/30
Kira Reigner, Heather Reigner
Kathryn Latshaw, Randy Eck
Robert Smith
Richard Egolf III
Katelyn Oister
JoAnn Longacre
Donna Himmelberger
Shirley Neiman
Apolonia Prout
Holly Herbst
Alyssa Crist
Jace Stofflet
Jim Canning, Drew Haring
Dean Latshaw, Dale Latshaw
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June 3
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 16
July 2
July 21
August 6
August 7-11
August 17
August 18
September 3
September 9
September 10
September 15
September 23
September 24
October 1
October 6
October 14
October 22
October 22
October 29
November 5
November 18
November 19
November 26
December 3
December 17
December 17
December 24
2017 EVENTS
Relay for Life Pancake Breakfast 8-11 am
Pentecost Service (Communion) 10:15 am
Christian Family Service 9:15 am
Graduation Sunday 9:15 am
TGIF 7:00 pm
Red, White, and Blue Sunday 9:15 am
TGIF 7:00 pm
Communion 9:15 am
Vacation Bible School
Blood Drive 2:30-7:30 pm
TGIF 7:00 pm
Blessing of the Pets Service 9:15 am
Vegetable Soup Supper 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Rally Day 10:15 am
TGIF 7:00 pm
Flea Market 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Harvest Home Service 10:15 am
World Communion 10:15 am
TGIF 7:00 pm
Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner 3:00-7:00 pm
Women’s Service 10:15 am
Trunk or Treat 2:00-4:00 pm
Reformation Sunday 10:15 am
All Saints Sunday 10:15 am
Bazaar 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Stewardship Sunday 10:15 am
Year in Review Service 10:15 am
First Sunday in Advent (Communion) 10:15 am
Children’s Christmas Play 10:15 am
Longest Night Service of Worship 3:00 pm
Fourth Sunday in Advent 10:15 am
Christmas Eve Services:
Family Service 3:00 pm (Communion)
Candlelight (Communion) 7:30 pm
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In the Spirit of Prayer
“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs
too deep for words. “Romans 8:26 NRSV
Praying for our friends and family nearby and around the globe...
***If you have a loved one on the prayer list that you feel should be removed, please let Pastor Linda or the
church office know.
Alyssa
Andrea Romig
Family of Anna Rhoads
Annette
Art
Barbara Sell & her family
Barry & Donna
Bernie & Kathy Ballick
Bialer Family
Bonnie Harris
Bonnie
Carson Latshaw
Carl & Janet Kulp
Cathy Himebach
Christine Springer
Crystal
Daniel Latshaw
Daphne
Darlene Latshaw
Dave
Dave King
David Henry
Denise
Devon Doane
Doris
Dot Schoenly
Dottie Keim
Duke
Earl Miller
Ed Mailki
Emil Schultheisz
Emily Zern
Florence
Forrest Kolb
Gary Yoder
Grace Gilbert
Grant Fronheiser
Hal
Heather
Homeless Neighbors
Howard Moser
Ingrid
Jeffries Family
Jim & Joann Kraus
Joanne
John Henry
John Nizer
Josh
Kathryn
Katie
Kayla
Kirsten
Lee Latshaw
Leroy
Lester Christman
Lillian Miller
Liz
Louise
Mabel Schultz
Maggie Neuin
Marley
Mary Delo
Military Personnel
Missi & Ken Hamilton & Family
Missionaries
Monica Mathias
Mr. Thornton
Oglala Lakota on the Pine Ridge
Reservation
Olivia Grace
Paul Schollenberger
Paul Mathias
Patty
Refugees
Rev. Willis & Sylvia Heckler
Richard Moser
Sally
Sandy Shields and Family
Sierra
Shane
Sherry Stanford
Stephanie
Thomas & MaryAnn Galloway
The homeless and hungry
Those standing on the margins of
society and feeling unwelcome
Those who struggle with addictions
Tori
Warren Albitz
Vicki
Victims of Violence
If you have a prayer concern, please call or e-mail JoAnn at the church office, once
the prayer is received it will be sent through our Spiritual Links prayer chain which
ends with Pastor Linda. Please do not hesitate to contact Pastor Linda directly for
prayer, conversation or whatever need you may have.
If you are aware that names can be removed from this prayer list,
please contact JoAnn at the church office.
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