1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

PEACE IN THE WORLD
President Obama and our Country, State, and City Leaders; - For our Calvary Family serving in the Armed Forces:
Thomas Caspersen U.S. Navy, for those in the States: Shelby Mrak, U.S.M.C, Justin Higgins, U.S. Navy, David Oliver, U.S.
Navy and for all those in the Reserves- Jonathan Ellis U.S.M.C.; Talitha Benz U.S.M.C.
FOR OUR STAFF
Dr. Mike Chivalette; Margie Luehrs; Chrystle Vincent; Kristi Morlock; Doug Henry; Kim Heggins; Blenda Schultz; Pastor
Kelly Smith; Karla Regnier; Joshua Clemmons; Victoria Anklam; Gina Wilson; Ruth Heinitz; Mariel Deluna; Nancy
Schibler; Stacey Rodrigues; Pam Smith, Linda Torres, Pamela Smith; Carol Chivalette, Stephen Regnier
CANCER WARRIORS
Joyce Schwartz; (Leanne Mueller's mom,)Charlotte Morgan; Marjorie Britts– kidney cancer; Ralph Foskett; Pat Brown;
Evelyn Asker; Linda Wong-Farenbaugh; Ellen Wong-Chin; Kelly Wong-Woo; Bob Kruger; Rochelle Brown;(friends of Toni
Troya)
HEALING
Bob & Rosalie Ellis; Joan Penrose; Liz Fosdahl; Gerry Luehrs; Scott & Cindy Suppus; Barb Arionus; Darlene
Goldhammer; Madison Edwards; Jan Curler; Matthew Geach; George Schurz; George Britts; Carole Adams; Linnea
Greer; Ann Olds; John Ohanesian; Flynn Family; Melody Moore; Vivian Hunter; and for all those struggling with
infertility issues.
EXPECTING MOTHERS
Candice Luehrs Kofsky Due in March; Grace Ramos due in May; Jen Kreienkamp due in July.
IN MEMORIAL
Please pray for the family of Bruce Bennett Asker, Evie Asker’s son, for his sudden passing and for The Kreger family at the
passing of Jan’s mother Esther Garguilo. Please keep both families in your prayers during this difficult time.
SUBSTANCE ABUSERS
Pray for cures for the abuser and guidance and strength for their families: the parents, children, and siblings who are also
the victims.
Scheduled Ministry this Week at Calvary:
Today, February 15
th
9:00am
Communion Service
Monday, February 16th
School & Church Office Closed for Presidents Day
17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo, California 94580
Website: www.calvaryslz.org
Pastor Kelly Smith, Sr.
ksmith@calvaryslz.org
Church: (510) 278-2555
Church Office hours M-Th 8am-1pm
School: Preschool-8th Grade
Superintendent Dr. Michael Chivalette
drc@calvaryslz.org
School: (510) 278-2598
School Office hours M-F 8am-4pm
Tuesday, February 17th
6:30 pm
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church & School
CFA Meeting (All are welcome to attend)
February 15, 2015
Wednesday, February 18th
8:40
Ash Wednesday Chapel (all are invited to join in Fellowship)
9:00am-Noon
Prayer Quilt Ministry
Friday, February 20th
6:00-7:30pm
Open House
6:30-8:30
Family Game Night in the Parish Hall
$
Sunday, February 22nd
9:00am
Traditional Service
2:30pm
Rick De La Cruz Celebration of Life
18,574.00
Current Deficit Reduction
Worship Service Schedule
(Communion on 1st & 3rd Sundays)
9:00am Service
AS WE GATHER
Although the readings appointed for each Sunday vary on a three-year cycle, today’s gospel is read every year.
It is a reminder that although we are weak in faith like Thomas at times, by the grace of God and the witness
of Scripture, we are able to confess Jesus “as my Lord and my God.” With that faith bestowed on us we are
able to share it, as the disciples did on Pentecost (in the reading from Acts). We are telling others about “Him
Flowers have been placed on the Altar
This week by
The Hoffman Family
In Memory of our
Parents
who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood” (Revelation 1:5b).
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION ~ As Lutherans, we believe that the Body and Blood of Christ are truly
present in, with, and under the bread and wine when we receive the Sacrament. We do not believe that the
bread and wine somehow mystically “change” into something other than bread and wine, nor do we believe
that the bread and wine merely “represent” Christ’s Body and Blood; rather we are bound by the words of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when He said, “Take, eat, this is My body” and “Take, drink, this is My blood”.
We believe and teach that when we receive the bread and wine, we are truly receiving the Body and Blood of
Christ (because of His divine words). We, therefore also believe the Sacrament of Holy Communion is more
than just a memorial, we believe it is Christ truly coming to us and offering His Body and His Blood in an
outward sign of His love for us and as an outward assurance of the forgiveness He won for us by His death on
the Cross. If you believe this and are baptized, and are repentant of your sins, we would welcome you to
commune with us. If you are in doubt, please do not take communion until you have spoken to the Pastor or
an Elder. (White grape juice is offered for those who are unable to partake of the red wine. For identification,
the cups are placed in the center of the tray.)
GATHERING OF THE TITHES AND OFFERINGS is an act of worship that has been part of Christian
worship for decades. It is the Christian’s response to the generosity of God and a commitment made between
them and Him. At Calvary we have two ways to respond, by using the boxes at the entrances to the sanctuaryor by placing it in the plates as they are passed along the pew. Guest and Visitors – your attendance this
morning is offering enough for us, please do not feel obligated or pressured. Thank you for being here.
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO sign our Friendship Pad. (The little red book at the end of each hymnal rack)
HEADSETS are available for the hearing impaired. Please notify a greeter or usher if you need one.
85/70H
Attendance
Giving Report
2015 9:00am -125
2015 $5,191.76
2014 9:00am -87
2014 $6,914.25
Service Participants
Elder Board
Preacher: Pastor Kelly Smith
Dave Schultz
Organist: Carmen Caspersen
Hank Blank
Ushers: Phil Caspersen & John Binder
Gerry Luehrs -Readings
Greeters: Maren Giannini & Linda Duvall
Frank Mitchell II
Gatherers: Phil Glock & Steve Arionus
Stan Miller - Children’s Message
901 Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
Opening Versicles
Common
Readings from Holy Scripture
Old Testament Reading
Epistle
Holy Gospel
577 Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast
LSB 90
2 King
2 Corinthians 3:12–
Ma
Sermon
Offering
Prayer Quilt Blessing
Prayer
Collect of the Day
Service of the Sacrament
Preface
Sanctus
Lord's Prayer
The Words of Our Lord
Pax Domini
Agnus Dei
LSB 194
Distribution
892 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
622 Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared
Nunc Dimittis
Thanksgiving
Close of Service
921 On What Has Now Been Sown
PARABLE OF THE SOIL
FEBRUARY 15, 2015
Matthew 13:1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large
crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on
the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to sow his
seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up.
5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the
soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered
because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants.
8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop–a hundred, sixty or thirty times
what was sown. 9 He who has ears, let him hear."
Two Year Bible Reading Plan
This week’s readings will be
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(Week #76)
What Color Is …
Is The Sower…
Is The Seed…
Monday
Matthew
14:1-15:39
Tuesday
Matthew
16:1-17:27
Wednesday
Matthew
18:1-19:30
Thursday
Matthew
20:1-21:46
Friday
Matthew
22:1-23:39
Saturday
Matthew
24:1-25:46
Is The Soil…
Who Is…
What Is…
Our Task Then Is…
Did You Know…….?
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Our next CFA (Calvary Family Association) Meeting will be on Tuesday February
17th at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend to see what we have going on for the
school.
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Ash Wednesday service will be held on Wednesday February 18th at 8:40 am.
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Friday February 20th will be our 2nd Open House from 6:00-7:30pm.
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Friday February 20th, Family Game Night (see insert) in the Parish Hall from 6:308:30pm
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The “Ping-Pong Masters” get together on Friday nights at 7:00pm in the youth
room. Men 18 and over are invited to join in on the fun. No MASTER SKILLS
required to play.
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We are starting a collection for Lutheran World Relief “Basket of Promise” care
packages, so please see the insert for more information on items we will be putting
in the care packages to be sent out to those in need. This will also be announced to
the school.
New Church Directory in March. We will need 3 volunteers to help with the
process. These are all areas that Lifetouch is going to come out and go over
everything with the volunteers, they say it is a painless process.
o Coordinator: Work with Lifetouch representative
o Scheduler: to help schedule appointments for photographer.
o Publicity Host: Get the word out.
We will be scheduling appointments for March 25-28 here at Calvary to have
your portrait taken.
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Family Game Night @ Calvary
Who: All of God's children from 6 months to 99 years
What: Fast pace easy to learn dice game
When: Third Friday of every month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Next event is February 20th, 2015
Where: Parish Hall
Cost: $5.00 per person
CASH PRIZES!!!!!
Questions, Comments, Concerns: See Sarah Anderson