COMING EVENTS AT CALVARY CHURCH

September

Parenting on Point ~ Sunday at 9:45 AM: Parent support class reading James C. Williams book, helping us focus on the course, the path that God want us to follow. 

On-Line Book Study ~ Chasing Skinny Rabbits: one chapter a week with on-line discussion.  E-mail Beth, , for more information. 

Adult Sunday School Study ~ Beginning July 4th and lasting 10 weeks: 9:30 to 10:30 AM in Harris Hall:  The subject: THE BIBLE AND JUDEO-CHIRSTIAN ETHICS IN THE FOUNDING OF THE USA.

Music For the Month of August ~ The Choir is taking its annual vacation during August:  The following musicians will perform for the congregation: September 5th: Stafford and Rebecca Turner- operatic duo with Wayne Kemp pianists.

New Sunday School Class ~ Orientation is September 5th.  The Holy Lands Video begins September 12th from 9:45 to 10:45 in Harris Hall.  Would you like to attend a Bible Study in the Holy Land?  Now you can---without leaving home!  Filmed in Israel, Rev. Ray Vander Laan's beautiful color video series transports you to biblical sites to help you better understand the culture(s) that gave birth to scripture.  The video titles are: Promised Land (Sept. 12th - Oct. 10th); Prophets and Kings (Oct. 17th - Nov.21st) and Life of the Messiah (Nov. 28th - Jan 16th).  The duration is 20 weeks ~ your choice ~ come to just one or to all 20. 

Pancake Breakfast ~ Saturday, September 11th: 8:00 to 10:00 AM.  Our first pancake breakfast of the fall season (a week later than usual because of Labor Day) will honor as our guests local fire fighters and police and ETM's.  Come celebrate their bravery and service with us and remember their sacrifice on another September 11th.  You might also meet some new neighbors and Calvary members.  The morning is always special because of the wonderful people in our area.  Still the best bargain in town!!

Parents' Afternoon Out ~ Saturday, September 11th: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  The cost is $15.00 for one child and $25.00 for two or more.  This wonderful chance for children and parents to play (just not together!) is offered monthly by our nursery and preschool staffs, who all have backgrounds checks and training.  Christy Owens runs the program, and you can register by contacting Beth Posey at .  We ask that you let us know by the Tuesday before the PAO so that we can adequately staff for the number of children!   

Youth Activities ~ Fall Pool Party: Sunday, September 12th, 5:00 t0 7:30 PM.  Wear your bathing suit, bring some food to share and be ready for some fun!  Saturday, September 18th ~ Awakening Fest: At the Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg.  Great bands, cool speakers!  Tickets are $22.00 by September 15th or $25.00 at the gate.  Learn more at www.awakeningfest.com/index.html.  LIVEWIRE, Sunday, September 19th ~ 6:00-8:00 PM.  We'll meet at Calvary Church for games, worship and snacks.  Friday, September 24-25 ~ Lock-In ~ Wesley Housing Camp GiveHope.  The overnight event will include information gathering, outreach projects, fun activities, worship and a "Help the Homeless" mini-walk.  Please see details below.  Sunday, September 26th ~ 6:00-8:00 PM, Youth Group:  Dinner & Devotions:  Meet at Calvary for dinner, devotion & YUM!!  ADULTS, WE NEED YOUR HELP:  Drivers ~ to bring kids from Alexandria and Arlington areas and take them back home - car-pooling is great!!  Chaperons ~ especially for events away from Calvary UMC.  Snacks ~ youth like to ear and drink!  Please consider providing some snacks (chips, cookies, sodas, water bottles, even fruit and veggies) for some of our events.  For more information about all of the above activities contact Kathy Barton @ 703-403-5870 or or Christy Owens, . 

September 24th and 25th ~ Homelessness Awareness Event:  Wesley Housing Corporation will lead children and adults through what it might be like to live in your car, or spend the night in a shelter, or have to make a meal with food that has been given to you by a food bank.  This time of learning will culminate in a Walk for the Homeless and an opportunity to raise money for Wesley Housing.  Two meals will be provided.  Please bring a sleeping bad.  To register, please contact Beth Posey, .  Opportunities to serve will also be available.

October

Anthony Kearns, world renowned Irish Tenor, and his talented accompanist, Patrick Healy, return to Calvary!!! ~ Saturday evening, October 2nd, at 7:00 PM.  Mr. Kearns delighted all who attended his Calvary Concert in 2007.  We look forward to hosting him again.  His on-going fans will not want to miss this evening, and those who have not seen him perform will be thrilled.  To learn more about this special talent visit www.akearns.com  Proceeds from this concert will help with the refurbishing of Harris Hall and other church areas of outreach and missions in our community.  Ticket prices are as follows: $125.00 (which includes a gourmet reception and a Meet and Greet with the performers), $50.00 and $25.00.  There are no obstructions, and the acoustics in our sanctuary are excellent.

On-Going Opportunities and Ministries at Calvary

Opportunities at Calvary:  During the year Calvary offers a variety of events, some ongoing and some one time opportunities.  We invite our visitors, friends and new members to find something special in which to participate.  Perhaps you have an event to add to our calendar or a class or group that you would like to start.  We would be delighted to help in any way we can. 

Calvary Church Prayer Group ~ 11:00 AM each Saturday Morning: located in the small meeting room across from the church office in Harris Hall.  Members of the church and others with a concern for the welfare of the church are welcome to join the Group.  Typically the meetings last for one hour.  We offer God praise, and seek His forgiveness for individual sin and the sins of the church.  Prayer requests are honored from any source.  We knows that prayer makes a difference.  Each week we recount the blessings of answered prayer and rejoice that God has given us this mighty privilege as Christians.   

Wednesday Night Dinners:  Each Wednesday evening at 6:30 we gather for a catered dinner and fellowship in Harris Hall, our Grant Street building.  The cost is $5.00, and we ask that reservations be made through the church office, 703-892-5185, by 1:00 PM the day of the dinner.  The menu for Wednesday, September 1st is shish kabob.  We offer a fun evening of fellowship with friends and neighbors and a delicious dinner at a reasonable price.  Join us! 

Prayer Shawl Ministry:  The women of Calvary have developed a wonderful prayer shawl ministry.  These hand made shawls are given to those members and friends who are ill or unable to join us in worship.  If you know someone who would benefit and be blessed by such a gift please contact Molly Sessions at 703-271-0753 or . 

Wounded Soldiers' Ministry:  The last Saturday of each month Calvary people drive to Andrews AFB to drop off items for incoming WOUNDED SOLDIERS.  These American heroes arrive without any of their gear, and there is a great need for toiletries (travel size), flip-flops (men's sizes) Gatorade, Bottled Water, T-shirts & Phone Cards.  Please help by bringing needed items to Calvary and placing them in designated boxes in Harris Hall by 9:00 AM on the last Saturday of each month.  If you have questions or can help with driving some time in the future contact Bob Weick at 571-276-2184 or .  

Children and Youth Ongoing Opportunities:  Each Sunday, we offer nursery and Sunday School during the 8:30 service, children's choir at 9:30, Sunday School for all ages at 9:45, and Children's Church and Student Worship at 11:00 AM.  The Youth Handbell choir meets at 12:30, and Youth Group meets most Sundays at 6:00 PM.  Please contact Beth Posey ( or 703-892-4112) for more information.