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August 29- September 5, 2010

Summer Sunday School Teachers and Assistants

Teachers and assistants are still needed for our Preschool and K-2nd grade classes. There are openings each week, now through September 5th. lesson plans are provided. Contact Julie Tisinger.

Young Adult Bible Study

If you are interested in attending a Young Adult Bible Study this fall, please contact Philip Cantrell at youth@calumc.org

Office Assistant

We are presently seeking qualified candidates for the position of office assistant. This is a part-time position, Mon-Fri, 1-5pm and does not include benefits. This individual must have good people skills, good computer skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as knowledge of database operations. Duties include, but are not limited to, answering the phones, photocopying, updating the church database, updating the church website and otherwise assisting the staff as necessary. Interested persons should submit their resume to Matthew Ballard, Chair Staff Parish Relations Committee via email to MattSBallard@aol.com or drop off to the church office in a sealed envelope.

Missions and Ministry Fair

We will be holding our annual fair on Sunday, September 19th, from 10 to 11am. If you would like to know more about a certain ministry or you would just like to see what we have to offer and where you would fit in, please join us in Fellowship Hall between services and have a look.

Shelter Shower Date Change

The shower for the Light House Shelter has been moved to Sunday, September 12 from 12-4pm. A detailed article regarding the shower can be found on the Missions bulletin board outside the church office.

Cafe Purchaser and Volunteers Needed

We are looking for a purchaser to buy food and supplies for the Sunday morning cafe. We are also in need of several volunteers to run the cafe one Sunday a month. We would like to continue this ministry on Sunday mornings, however we need dedicated volunteers in order to make it work. Please contact the church office, or sign up in the Weekly Opportunities

CROP Walk 2010

This year's CROP Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 17 at Quiet Waters Park. CROP walkers help fight hunger and provide relief and development assistance in more than 80 countries and villages in Africa to have wells and safe, clean water near their homes. Last year Calvary was successful in keeping our 1st place in fund-raising (out of 10 churches). Can we do it again? Plan to walk or sponsor a walker for a great cause. Free t-shirts for all walkers. For more information contact Linda or Bart Johnson.

Calvary Name Badge Ministry

The Name Badge Ministry is looking for a few good men and women to volunteer to return the name badges to the carousels in the Foyer. Volunteers are assigned a specific Sunday date, and may complete the task of alphabetizing the name badges any time during the prior week. It's easy and a way to help out. Please contact the church office if you can help.

School Supplies Needed

UMW will collect school supplies for Bates Middle School beginning in August. The big yellow box with red apples will be in the coat area for collecting your donation. If you prefer to help this effort with a check in the offering plate, please make it out to "Calvary UMW" and put School Supplies in the memo line. Won't you join us in helping the students at Bates to begin the year with the required supplies. Thank you! Supplies needed are as follows: 3 in. 3 ring binders, pocket folders, set of 12 dividers, pencil pouch to place in binder, black and blue pens (no gel pens please), pencils, small pencil sharpener, multicolored pack of highlighters, colored pencils, packages of hole reinforcements, loose leaf paper, standard ruler, standard calculator, combination lock for student lockers.

Annapolis Methodist Picnic

The local Methodist community will celebrate 225 years of Methodism in Annapolis on Saturday, September 25th. The picnic will take place here at Calvary from 12noon - 6pm with many area churches uniting for food, music, fun and worship. Musical selections will be performed by all 11 Methodist churches in the City of Annapolis. There will be booths with information on better health and nutrition, and information on the history of Annapolis Methodism. Food will be available for purchase: ribs, chicken, hamburgers, desserts, etc. Events for children and young adults are planned. Please come out and support Calvary and Annapolis Methodism.

Henderson Settlement Mission

The date for our 2010 trip is Oct. 20-24. We will be doing home repairs for those in need, as well as working in the greenhouse, food pantry, and thrift store. No experience is necessary, just a willing spirit and loving heart. For more information contact Betty Hepler.

Summer Sunday School

See information about our <Sunday School classes> during the 8:30 summer worship service

Scripture Readers

Sign up <here>

Become a Greeter!

Display your radical hospitality by greeting people as they enter the Sanctuary for Sunday worship. Sign up <here> , or contact Marge or Tom at 410-266-3631.

Church Watercolor

Prints of the watercolor painting presented to the church by the Brought Family at Byron's retirement dinner are available at $45 per print. If interested, please contact the church office.

Flower Ministry

Volunteers are placed on a monthly rotating schedule. On their scheduled Sunday, after the 11:00 a.m. service, they take the altar flower arrangements and break them down into smaller arrangements then deliver them to Calvary's shut-ins. Please contact Lisette Stamato if you can assist.

Calvary's Annual Family Picnic and Car Show

August 14th <See Flier for info>

Employment Ministry

Meets Thursday mornings from 9-10:30 in Room 121. If you have resume, interviewing, networking or other skills, contact Rodger at rfindiesen@calumc.org. Go to our <Employment Ministry Page>

Electronic Newsletter

Anyone interested in receiving the Chronicle via email rather than snail mail, please send an email to chronicle@calumc.org with “Electronic Newsletter” in the message field. Please include your name so that we can remove you from our USPS mailing list. You will then begin receiving the Chronicle electronically.

Crafty Ladies

Meets every Tuesday evening thereafter at the home of Miriam Stem. Our goal is fun and fellowship and creation of items for the Fall Craft Fair. We welcome your assistance in sewing, stuffing, ideas for projects or just visiting with us. We begin at 7, "work" until 9, have a snack and out the door by 9:30.

Save The Date

For Calvary's 225th Anniversary. On Saturday, November 6, 2010 you are cordially invited to a dinner and program as we celebrate Witness to History: 225 Years of Calvary's Presence in Annapolis.

Discover The Wonderful Story Of Our Church

CUMC: Our 225th Year Heritage of Methodism in Annapolis will be for sale in the Church office Mon-Fri for $20, payable with check or cash. For other arrangements to purchase, contact Linda Rodriguez or Roberta Liddick.

Emergency Baby Pantry

The Baby Pantry is in desperate need of supplies - baby formula, newborn diapers, newborn clothes. Please put donations in the box marked "Baby Pantry" in the cloak room. Monetary donations may be made payable to "Calvary UMW", memo line: Baby Pantry Program.

Covenant Discipleship Groups

Who can you really talk to? Brochures are on the Information Center in the Foyer.