Calvary Connection
Calvary United Methodist Church News
Bismarck, ND
Visitation Schedule
As Pastor, I attempted to visit in the homes of everyone in Calvary Church. However, I fell a little short of the goal and I still have homes to visit in 2012. The homes are listed below. I am not going to make a schedule, but, if you would like me to stop by at a certain time convenient for you during the next number of months, please call me at the office (255-4281) or on my cell phone (426-5695) and make that appointment. Otherwise, I will just drop by your house unannounced. Thanks for your cooperation as this will give me a great opportunity to get to know everyone better.
--- Pastor Perry
Visitation List
Courtney & Heather Brown
Dan & Martha Holzer
Travis & Crystal Jochim
Garmon & Janice Winckler
David & Stephanie Nottestad
Daniel & Amy Weiand
Amanda Moser
Jason & Jackie Welk
LaDawn Eisenbeis
Brent & Lynn Ekstrom
Grant & Lisa Kitzman
Dennis & Kari Wetzel
Jonus & Tera Elston
Terry & Bev Klein
David & Kathy Reiswig
Shaun & Melodi Koch
Melissa Wilhelmi
Bob & Tammy Koch
Carmen Will
Ron & Sally Kraft
Larry & Sharon Will
Ronda Kraft
Larry & Pam Ressler
Roger & Barb Will
Joel & Bonnie Krueger
Farrel & Stacy Fetzer
Arthur & LaDonna Rode
Aletha Vossler
Adam & Angela Olson
THANK YOU'S
“Thank you for the cookies and truffles – they were delicious!
Bill Wilson
“Thank you for the prayers, visits, cards and telephone calls while I was in the hospital and recovering at home. I will be starting therapy and hoping then I’ll get my strength back again.”
Dick Nagel
Thank you for your support. [Estimated value of donated food items from July through December, 2011 was $256.60.]
The Pantry
A big ‘Thank You’ to the Calvary Church for your expression of love this Christmas Season to our family with the card and gift certificate that you have us as a Christmas gift. Thanks so much!
Pastor Perry Schnabel and Family
A big ‘Thank You’ to the many Calvary Church members and friends for your expressions of love this Christmas Season to our family with the many cards and gifts that you gave us. They were all so very much appreciated. Thanks so much!
Pastor Perry Schnabel and Family
Calvary Church is grateful to Callie Kauk for her donation of a large number of children’s books to the church library.
“Thank you to the youth Sunday School students for a wonderful presentation of The Signs of Christmas on December 18. We are very proud of you and your performances.”
Carrie Harding & Jodi Vadnais
Calvary Church extends Sympathy to the family and friends:
Calvary Church extends sympathy to the family and friends of Carol Gomke, sister-in-law of Ruth (Mel) Will. Carol passed away on January 6; her memorial service wasl on January 17, at United Church of Christ here in Bismarck.
Calvary Church extends sympathy to the family of Kathryn Gomke, mother of Ruth Will. Mrs. Gomke passed away on January 19; her funeral was January 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Elgin.
Calvary Church extends sympathy to the family of Maggie Becker, sister of Vi Sebastian. Mrs. Becker passed away January 30. Maggie has lived in California many years and was currently residing in Citrus Heights, a community north of Sacramento. Services for Maggie were pending as of this writing.
Calvary Church extends sympathy to the family and friends of Art Schock, brother of Viola Sebastian. As a teacher, Mr. Schock taught at least two Calvary members as students: Ruth Will and Nyla Kilber. Many of our congregation, including Pastor Perry’s family, knew Art as a long-time insurance agent in the Bismarck area. Art was the last living of Vi’s seven brothers; he passed away on December 19 in Arizona. A memorial service is scheduled in Arizona for December 30.
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
2010
December 5 – 145
December 12 – 143
December 19 – 196
December 24 – 252
January 2 – 111
January 9 – 140
January 16 – 136
January 23 – 147
January 31 – 152
February 6 – 125
February 13 – 143
February 20 – 107
February 27 – 147
March 6 – 98
March 13 – 141
March 20 – 121
March 27 – 161
April 3 – 141
April 10 – 161
April 17 – 145
April 24 – 290
Average Lenten Service attendance = 50
Average Lenten Supper attendance = 33
Maundy Thursday attendance = 50
Good Friday attendance = 56
May 1 – 126
May 8 – 117
May 15 – 154
May 22 – 137
May 29 – 101
June 5 – 147
June 12 – 137
June 19 – 109
June 26 – 69
July 3 – 116
July 10 – 143
July 17 – 111
July 24 – 150
July 31 – 110
August 7 – 135
August 14 – 126
August 21 – 114
August 28 – 120
September 4 - 116
September 11 - 158
September 18 - 142
September 25 - 152
October 2 – 163
October 9 – 157
October 16 – 135
October 23 – 128
October 30 – 163
November 6 – 170
November 13 – 88
November 20 – 159
November 27 – 136
December 4 - 162
December 11 – 147
December 18 – 201
December 24 – 214
December 25 – 101
2012
January 1 – 125
January 8 – 154
January 15 – 157
January 22 – 100
January 29 – 143
Greeters, Special Music
Just a reminder that we are always looking for greeters. Sign Up in the church Entry.
Greeters:
January 1 Doug & Lorette Hoopman
January 8 Roland & Lorraine Ketterlilng
January 15 Jeff & Christen Essler
January 22 Robert Kauk & Karla Mittleider
January 29 Leland & VerDella Schlenker
February 5
February 12 Laurence & Doris Gruebele
Thank you to the people who have provided special music; we can always schedule additional special music.
Calling Men & Women to Further Ministry
Occasionally the church office gets requests from individuals who could use the services of a handy person to do some small jobs around their homes that are difficult if not impossible for these people to carry out themselves. We would like to compile a list of names of men or women who would be willing to help out in this way. It would be good if we had someone who would be willing to head up this group of ‘good Samaritan’s.’ If you are willing to help out in this way, please call the office and leave your name with our Administrative Assistant.
The congregation of Calvary Church extends congratulations to:
Congratulations to Jerad and Chelsie Hagel upon the birth of their daughter, Brielle Quinn. Brielle was born on November 7, 2011, and weighed in at 8 lbs. 3 oz. and 20 ¾” long. Proud grandparents are Mike and Beckie Dronen.
May God Bless these families.
MINUTES - 2011 ALL CHURCH CONFERENCE - DECEMBER 5, 2011
Present: Rev. Keith Nelson, Rev. Perry Schnabel, Elaine Beyl, Erlene Heupel, Mel Heupel, Ken Hogue, Mark Leischner, Al Sherman, Sally Walker, Bill Wilson, Darla Ziegler.
District Superintendent Rev. Keith Nelson opened with devotions and prayer.
Rev. Nelson called the meeting to order and requested Rev. Schnabel to present the Pastor’s Report.
In the financial report, the $3,000 designated as housing allowance was approved by congregants in attendance. Local parish expenses were approved as delineated in the 2011 Charge Conference Report and the 2012 church budget was adopted.
Calvary Church’s lay leader, Mel Heupel, was recertified for 2012. The lay leadership roster was approved as presented.
Pastor Perry informed the gathering of an offer he had received from the New Rockford United Methodist Church. The New Rockford church held its final congregational service on November 20 and was in the process of liquidating its assets. The New Rockford church wishes to gift its grand piano and organ with chimes to Calvary United Methodist Church. The cost to Calvary is limited to moving of the instruments. Bill Wilson moved that the Calvary congregation accept this gift. Mel Heupel seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned and Pastor Perry offered the closing prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine Beyl
Lending Library
An assortment of books and video tapes are available for loan on a cart in the church foyer. Please check out items of interest by using the form provided on the clipboard. The cart changes from time to time. Please check it often.
