CONSTITUTION NOTICE:  At the September Annual Meeting, the congregation will be asked to change C5.05 of our constitution to say that we have a Mission Endowment Fund. We will also vote to delete C9.03.01 which duplicates C9.04.01. A copy of the resolutions is posted on the kiosk.

PREPARE FOR THE CELEBRATION:  Mark your calendar for September 27, 2026, when we will celebrate with a special service for Calvary’s 75th anniversary.  Invite former members or neighbors to join in.  Plans are being made for an exciting morning, a pot luck meal featuring 1950s cuisine, lots of music, guests, and activities.

WORLD HUNGER SUNDAY:  August has 5 Sundays, so the 5th Sunday, August 30th, we will be taking a special collection for World Hunger.  

FREDERICK PLACE MEAL:  The sign-up sheet for this meal is on the kiosk … please sign up for anything listed that you may be able to bring for making the meal.

RUMMAGE SALE RESULTS:  As noted on the previous page, the rummage sale brought in a total of $1,629.75.  A huge Thank You to each and every person who helped in any way with this huge event.  Note that there will be no rummage sale in 2027 unless a coordinator to lead and workers come forward.

PANTRY NEEDS:  For the month of August, the Food Pantry has a need for:

• Pullups sizes 4T and 5T
• Diapers size 6

PREPARE FOR THE CELEBRATION:  Mark your calendar for September 27, 2026, when we will celebrate with a special service for Calvary’s 75th anniversary.  Invite former members or neighbors to join in.  Plans are being made for an exciting morning, a pot luck meal featuring 1950s cuisine, lots of music, guests, and activities.

WORLD HUNGER SUNDAY:  August has 5 Sundays, so the 5th Sunday, August 30th, we will be taking a special collection for World Hunger.  

CHECK MAIL SLOTS:  Please check your mail slots today for the August Chimes, Home Touch, and other mail from the office.  If you are currently getting these items in your mail slot and would prefer to receive them via email or snail mail, please let Barb know.  Thanks much!

RUMMAGE SALE:  The annual rummage sale will be this next Saturday, August 1, 2026, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm.  We have one week left to bring all of our goodies in for this sale.  

If you are able to help in any way with setup on Wednesday thru Friday (29th–31st), or with take-down (after the sale on Saturday, 8/1), being available to help at the sale, etc., please sign up on the sheet on the kiosk.

Special Request:  Will someone please take some photos at the garage sale so that I can use them in our advertising next year instead of using generic pics from the web?  I’d be ever so grateful! Send them to the church email celc2calvary@gmail.com and I’ll store them with other photos until next year’s sale.  Thank you! Barb

SCHOOL KITS IMMEDIATE NEED:  Scissors (blunt safety scissors) are needed for school kits. Please put in the appropriate basket on the table in the entry area.  Watch for sales on these!

PREPARE FOR THE CELEBRATION:  Mark your calendar for September 27, 2026, when we will celebrate with a special service for Calvary’s 75th anniversary.  Invite former members or neighbors to join in.  Plans are being made for an exciting morning, a pot luck meal featuring 1950s cuisine, lots of music, guests, and activities.

WORLD HUNGER:  August is World Hunger month!  On the 5th Sunday, August 30th we will be taking a special collection for World Hunger.  Thank you for making this such a successful ministry!

RUMMAGE SALE:  The annual rummage sale will be Saturday, August 1, 2026, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm.  We have two weeks left to bring all of our goodies in for this sale.  

If you are able to help in any way with set-up on Wednesday thru Friday (29th – 31st), or with take-down (after the sale on Saturday, 8/1), being available that day to help, etc., please sign up on the sheet on the kiosk.

Will someone please take some photos of the sale so that I can use them in our advertising next year instead of using generic pics from the web?  I’d be ever so grateful! Just send them to the church email celc2calvary@gmail.com and I’ll store them with other photos until next year’s sale.  Thank you!

CHRIST IN OUR HOME:  The July–September devotional is now available on the table in the entry area.

SCHOOL KITS IMMEDIATE NEED:  Scissors (blunt safety scissors) are needed for school kits. Please put in the appropriate basket on the table in the entry area.  Watch for sales on these!

VACATION:  Pastor Max will be on vacation this week!  In the event of an emergency, she will be available by phone.

PREPARE FOR A CELEBRATION:  Mark your calendar for September 27, 2026, when we will celebrate with a special service for Calvary’s 75th anniversary.  Invite former members or neighbors to join in.  Plans are being made for an exciting morning, a pot luck meal featuring 1950s cuisine, lots of music, guests, and activities.

RUMMAGE SALE:  The annual rummage sale will be Saturday, August 1, 2026, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm.  We have one month left to bring all of our goodies in for this sale.  If you are able to help in any way with set-up, take-down, being available that day to help, etc., please sign up on the sheet on the kiosk.

COMMUNITY TABLE:  Next week, Tuesday, July 14th, the Community Table meal is hosted by Calvary. There are food contributions still needed with a sign-up sheet on the kiosk.  Serving help is also needed.

CHRIST IN OUR HOME:  The July – September devotional is now available on the table in the entry area.

SCHOOL KITS IMMEDIATE NEED:  Scissors (blunt safety scissors) are needed for school kits. Please put in the appropriate basket on the table in the entry area.  Watch for sales on these!

DIRECTORY UPDATE:  New address:

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS:  We cannot announce them all so please check out the posters and displays!

A lot of information is posted on the bulletin boards, exit door, and kiosk. There are numerous informational events, opportunities for supporting worthy causes, and ways for you to be involved in fun stuff and valuable learning.  Take time to look them over. 

You will also discover people and concerns needing your prayers. There are articles from the synod and other church organizations which alert you to what has been and what is coming. Of course, there are also sign-up sheets for in-house projects.

RUMMAGE SALE:  The annual rummage sale will be Saturday, August 1, 2026, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm.  Please go thru your closets now and bring in any clothing that you would like to donate to the rummage sale. Laurie is working on organization of clothing at this time (bless her heart).  We have one month left to bring all of our goodies in for this sale.  If you are able to help in any way with set-up, take-down, being available that day to help, etc., please sign up on the sheet on the kiosk.

COMMUNITY TABLE:  Next week Tuesday, July 14th, the Community Table meal is hosted by Calvary. There are food contributions still needed with a sign-up sheet on the kiosk.  Serving help is also needed.

FREDERICK PLACE MEALS:  The next meal we prepare will be for this Friday, July10th.  Check the kiosk for the sign-up sheet for ingredients needed for this meal.

CHRIST IN OUR HOME:  The July – September devotional is now available on the table in the entry area.

CHECK MAIL SLOTS:  Please check your mail slots for the newly distributed Home Touch, Chimes, etc.  

SCHOOL KITS IMMEDIATE NEED:  Scissors (blunt safety scissors) are needed for school kits. Please put in the appropriate basket on the table in the entry area.

DIRECTORY UPDATE:  New address: