Calvary Evangelical Church

BUILDERS

This adult class meets in the Fellowship Hall.

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Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, July 20, 2008

Psalms 119:45
I have gained perfect freedom by following your teachings. (CEV)

Thank you
… Judy Fox, Ed Leopold and Paul Wilson for helping in cleaning the kitchen after contractors finished adding the new doorway.

Today’s Trivia
The first ready-mix food ever to be introduced commercially was?
A) Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix
B) Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix
C) Gold Medal Cake Mix
D) Uncle Ben’s Quick Rice

Did You Pick One? Still Thinking?
Don’t Peek! Give Up? Answer below

The Return to Countryview Inn in Charm
All 15 rooms are spoken for and we have the need for more rooms. We are working on another facility near the Countryview Inn offering the amenities we want. We will keep you posted.

PLC Walk for Life
Plan to walk for the Pregnancy Life Center on Saturday, August 2 at 9 am at Fountain Park. Register now. Registration forms are at the First Serve counter in the foyer. See Robyn Bender for additional information.

H. Norman Pell
I praise God because He not only guides my directions but overrules my mistakes.

Senior Adult Tour
This grand tour includes a visit to Lincoln Park (including the Fire Fighters Museum and an outdoor Railway exhibit). Lunch at the Panera Bread Restaurant–fresh-baked pastries and bread, soups, salads and sandwiches are featured. Then visit the Allen County Museum & Victorian MacDonell House. The tour includes a stopover at the Delphos Creamery.

The cost is for your food and a gas donation. When: Saturday, August 9; departure: 9am. Sign up at the Welcome Center the foyer by Sunday, July 27. Paul Wilson is driving the church van. A volunteer driver or two may be needed depending on registration.

Charles Stanley
God has a course mapped out for your life, and all the inadequacies in the world will not change His mind. He will be with you every step of the way. And though it may take time, He has a celebration planned for when you cross over the “Red Seas” of your life.

Prayer Requests
Donna Smith upcoming cataract surgery
Sue Riley upcoming hip replacement surgery

Daniel Webster
Whatever makes men good Christians makes them good citizens.

Trivia Answer
The first ready-mix food to be sold commercially was Aunt Jemima pancake flour. It was invented in St. Joseph, Missouri and introduced in 1899.

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Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, July 13, 2008

Psalms 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen; I will be exalted in the earth.

Thank you
… Gordie, Gene, Don, Dave, and Ed for finishing trimming the shrubs around the church building. Looking good!

Swedish Proverb
Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.

Trivia
Which President always wore a red carnation for good luck?
A) William McKinley
B) Dwight Eisenhower
C) William Henry Harrison
D) Woodrow Wilson
Answer below

We are going back to the Countryview Inn in Charm.
Mark July 23 and 24, 2009 on your calendar. We have booked the entire facility—15 rooms. One of the most memorable parts of the visit other than the Amish way of life, was the home-cooked breakfasts at the inn. Their bedrooms are lovely and are garnished with hand-made quilts. The facility is manicured and immaculate…maid service very timely and the hospitality is perfected.

Outreach Project Bonus
One of the Single Mom’s we worked with in the spring has a need and turned to Calvary Church for assistance (PTL) July 15, Tuesday, at 9 am we will move her from a residence on east Lincoln Highway to west Lincoln Highway. If you want to help give David Myers or Don Miller a call.

Senior Adult Tour
This grand tour includes a visit to Lincoln Park (including the Fire Fighters Museum and an outdoor Railway exhibit). Lunch at Panera Bread. Then visit the Allen County Museum and the Victorian MacDonell House. The tour includes a stopover at the Delphos Creamery. Cost is for your food and a gas donation. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. When: Saturday, August 9; departure: 9am. Sign up at the Welcome Center the foyer by July 27. Volunteer drivers needed.

Prayer Requests
Continue praying for the Bob Priest family
Brenda, Esther and Gerald’s daughter is employed as a pre-school aid
Ginny Smith is having a thyroid lump biopsy
For our youth on the Toronto missions trip

My Exercise Program
Here’s the exercise program I am using to burn off this year’s Holmes County eating frenzy. You might want to take it easy at first, then do it faster as you become more proficient. It may be too strenuous for some. ‘Always Consult Your Doctor Before Starting any Exercise Program:

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Trivia Answer
A) William McKinley

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Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, July 6, 2008

Psalms 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen; I will be exalted in the earth.

Pop Tabs
For the next couple of months CEC will be collecting pop-can tabs for Nathan Ross to benefit the Ronald McDonald House at Parkview Hospital where his parents stayed while his was hospitalized. Place pop-can tabs in Nathan’s mailbox, in the container at the Communication Center mailboxes, or bring them to the church office.

Tidbit of Wit
To make mistakes is human, to stumble is commonplace, to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.” -William Arthur Ward

Next Senior Adult Event
Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 9. Watch for details. Can’t wait to know more? See Annabelle Fralick.

Today’s Earthy Trivia
Daytime lasts how long at poles of Uranus?
A) 42 earth days
B) 42 earth months
C) 42 earth years
D) 420 earth years
Answer below

Tuesday is Landscaping Day at CEC
Meet with Gordie Knittle Tuesday around 8 am to finish trimming the shrubs and tidying up around the exterior of the building. Bring your gloves, trimmers, weed eaters, blowers/vacuum machines and so forth.

“There is no fatigue so wearisome as that which comes from lack of work.” — Charles Spurgeon

JAMES 5:16-18 The Message
Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed. The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with. Elijah, for instance, human just like us, prayed hard that it wouldn’t rain, and it didn’t—not a drop for three and a half years. Then he prayed that it would rain, and it did. The showers came and everything started growing again.

Prayer Requests
• We have those going through hard times physically, emotionally, economically, and spiritually. Pray in earnest for those facing medical tests, prognoses, treatments, and/or surgeries
• Pray for the youth mission’s trip to Toronto, Canada. May they be fishermen for Him. Dates: July 13 – 19
• Brenda is having her last treatment Monday. PTL.
• Tyler Priest, son of Van Wert football coach Bob Priest, is in critical condition after being run over by a tractor

PLC Walk for Life
Consider being a walker in this year’s Walk for Life to help the Pregnancy Life Center continue their ministry to young women and their families in need. Register soon. Registration forms are available at the First-Serve counter in the foyer. See Robyn Bender for more information. Plan to walk on Saturday, August 2 at 9 am beginning at Fountain Park.

Humor
The man told his doctor that he wasn’t able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, “Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English what is wrong with me?”

“Well, in plain English,” the doctor replied, “you’re just lazy.” “Okay,” said the man. “Now give me the medical term so I can tell my wife.”
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“The laziest man I ever met put popcorn in his pancakes so they would turn over by themselves.” –W.C. Fields

Answer to Today’s Earthy Trivia
C) Uranus, the seventh planet from our sun, is tipped at the poles in such a way that one pole is always pointing at the sun. Daytime will last 42 earth years.

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Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, June 22, 2008

Sentence Sermon
The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.

Food Drive
Barrels are positioned through the foyer and some of the halls. Calvary is collecting, all month, non-perishable food items for the Trinity Friends Food Bank. Non-food items needed include diapers, paper towels, and tissue paper. Canned goods and boxed food items are in order.

Interesting Tidbit
Question: Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
Answer: Their birthplace

Gardeners needed
We want all the volunteers we can get to tackle the Calvary landscape. We are doing things like shrub clipping, weed pulling and weed spraying. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 8 am for coffee and donuts and assignments. We will wrap up at lunch time with pizza and pop. Saturday’s weather forecast is 82 degrees, 40% chance of scattered T-storms. Please call and let me know you’ll be coming (419.238.4686).

Question
If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter “A”?
Answer: One thousand

Baptism
Services were held at Camp Clay Sunday afternoon. It was a joy knowing that people were following the Lord’s commandment in baptism. We praise the Lord for our own Paul and Sandra Wilson’s witness.

Factoid
There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.

Builders Class attendance today: 42. No guests.
A great Sunday school lesson began with 1 John 5:1-5 –
“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves his child as well. This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. (NIV)

“God is the God of the impossible, as well as the God of the possible.”
~Lester Roloff

Prayer Requests
• Gerald and Esther’s daughter, Brenda, is urgently seeking employment.
• Anna, Richard and Karen’s granddaughter as she continues recovery.
• Ryan, David and Marilyn’s son as he goes through issues with his ex-wife.
• David Agler as he deals with his insurance company. Since further surgery is not an option, this trial of a spinal stimulus implant may help relieve his pain.

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Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, May 25, 2008

Memorial Day

If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies - Anonymous

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This coming Sunday is Graduation Sunday at Calvary Evangelical Church. So that the Van Wert graduates have adequate time to arrive at school, we will have:
1 Sunday school at 9am
2 A combined worship service at 10am
3 Coffee and donuts will be ready at 8:30 am
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Today’s Trivia
The American Flag was adopted in what year?

A) 1775
B) 1777
C) 1787
D) 1795

Answer near the end of this newsletter

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Calvary begins First Serve Opportunities
This is your opportunity of “doing something you would enjoy doing.” You’ll find the First Serve Opportunity check-off sheet in yesterday’s bulletin.
1. Hospitality
2. Children-Youth
3. Adult Ministries
4. Care Ministry
5. Worship Enhancement
6. Facility-Building
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Food Drive
During June, Calvary folk will have the opportunity to donate food supplies to the Trinity Friends food pantry–an outreach ministry to our community. Barrels will be located throughout the foyers for your donations.

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Bed & Breakfast Trip
Our Charm Countryview Inn trip is July 10 and 11. Full payment is due by Sunday, June 9. Balance due is $163.06. Payment will be received at the secretary’s table and checks may be made payable to the Builders Class.

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Prayer Requests
Brenda Ray begins treatment for skin cancer on her nose. She will be going to Celina for radiation treatments every weekday for six weeks.

Bethany and Roman as they continue their travels from Van Wert to Washington DC to North Carolina.

Jim and Marcia’s brother-in-law, Bob Shell, fell and broke his hip. In addition, he has a serious heart problem.

The class agreed on $200 support to Chuck Goings on his Campus Crusade for Christ trip to Venezuela.

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Answer to Today’s Trivia
The American Flag was adopted in what year?
B) 1777

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Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, May 11, 2008

My Mother
Who ran to help me when I fell,
And would some pretty story tell,
Or kiss the place to make it well?
My Mother. -Anon.

Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.

Mother’s Day Trivia
The odds of a woman delivering twins are 1-in-33. What are the odds of a woman having triplets or other multiple births?

A) Approximately 1-in-339
B) Approximately 1-in-539
C) Approximately 1-in-1,339
D) Approximately 1-in-2,539

“The hand that rocks the cradle usually is attached to someone who isn’t getting enough sleep.”
– John Fiebig

This Sunday, May 18 Carry In Luncheon after the Modern Service
Bring a covered dish or two and plan on dining together and enjoying the fellowship. Special luncheon guests are Bethany and Roman Caseres who will be speaking during the Sunday school hour…. Plan to attend. Table service and beverages provided. Come early and help cover tables, set out table service and set up the serving table.

Answer to Mother’s Day Trivia
B) Approximately 1-in-539

“I’d like to be the ideal mother, but I’m too busy raising my kids.”
– Unknown

Want another trivia question?
The average woman in 17th-century America gave birth to how many children?

A) 5
B) 7
C) 10
D) 13

The mother of three notoriously unruly youngsters was asked whether or not she’d have children if she had it to do over again. “Yes,” she replied, “but not the same ones.”
– David Finkelstein

Senior Event–Tour and lunch at the Marsh Foundation, June 10
Tour the home of George H. Marsh, founder and benefactor of the Marsh Foundation. This Van Wert home is a site on the National Historical Register. Lunch is at 11:30 am and is a courtesy of the Marsh Foundation–no charge. After lunch, additional tours of the Administration Building, the School, and recent renovated group homes will be offered. Please sign up at the Welcome Center by June 1.

“Another” Trivia Answer
The average woman in 17th-century America gave birth to 13 children.

Prayer Requests
Stacy Wilson, daughter-in-law of Sandy and Paul, and her daughter, Rachel were involved in a two vehicle accident. Both cars totaled. Concerns are for another vehicle, insurance cooperation, and no future physical difficulties.

Peg Waltz seeing heart specialist Tuesday desiring release to have hip surgery Friday.

John Merkle’s mother is at Van Crest Health Center. Weakened heart.

Rich Keirn’s father is in St. Rita’s ICU with cancer and the need for exploratory surgery. Pastor Paul Miller has been ministering to him.

Praises
Ralph Rigdon, Ellen Proffitt, and Joan Counterman were in class. Isn’t it nice having our family back!

Gerald Thatcher announced that Rick and Brenda have found a house. PTL! Pray that Brenda finds and secures employment.

Ellen Proffitt announced that $1000 was donated for Luke, Marta and Carter Mason Wilder. Ellen thanked everyone who participated.

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Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, May 4, 2008

“Everything that Jesus did while He was here, He did it for you.”
~Maze Jackson

May 18 Carry In Luncheon after the Modern Service
Special luncheon guests are Bethany and Roman Caceres who will be speaking during the Sunday school hour…. Plan to attend.

Trivia Question
The Muppet Show was banned in what country?
A) Russia (Old USSR)
B) India
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Mexico

Trivia Answer
The Muppet Show was banned in what country?
C) Saudi Arabia banned the Muppet Show because one of its stars was a pig.

Senior Event–Tour and lunch at the Marsh Foundation, June 10
Tour the home of George H. Marsh, founder and benefactor of the Marsh Foundation. This Van Wert home is a site on the National Historical Register. Lunch is at 11:30 am and is a courtesy of the Marsh Foundation–no charge. After lunch, additional tours of the Administration Building, the School, and recent renovated group homes will be offered. Please sign up at the Welcome Center by June 1.

Who was Jesus
He began His ministry by being hungry, yet He is the Bread of Life.
Jesus ended His earthly ministry by being thirsty, yet He is the Living Water.
Jesus was weary, yet He is our rest.
Jesus paid tribute, yet He is the King.
Jesus was accused of having a demon, yet He cast out demons.
Jesus wept, yet He wipes away our tears.
Jesus was sold for thirty pieces of silver, yet He redeemed the world.
Jesus was brought as a lamb to the slaughter, yet He is the Good Shepherd.
Jesus died, yet by His death He destroyed the power of death.
–Gregory of Nazianzus, A.D. 381

Prayer: Continue uplifting Ralph, Ellen, and Joan. Remember Chuck Goings as he honors the Lord.

Special Appreciation to Dave Myers and Clark Williman for all they do to…

Love God, Love Others and Serve in the World

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Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, April 6, 2008

Love God, Love Others and Serve in the World

PUSH

Quotable Quotations:
“The perfect church service would be one we were almost unaware of. Our attention would have been on God.”
–C.S. Lewis

Some go to church to see and be seen,
Some go there to say they have been,
Some go there to sleep and nod,
But few go there to worship God

Campus Crusade for Christ International Plea
Pray earnestly to God for the safety and release of Campus Crusade for Christ staff that are behind bars, imprisoned because of their faith in Christ. Some of these women and men were sentenced to five years. Several of those imprisoned are married couples whose children are left without either parent. Others are men who leave wives and little ones without a breadwinner. Won’t you come along side our brothers and sisters in Christ who are facing serious trials. Will you prayerfully consider how you might minister to them and their families at this difficult time? As a Sunday school class, we will consider a special offering for these families.

Pampered Chef Fundraiser– Tuesday, April 8
This Pampered Chef fundraiser is for Luke, Marta and Carter Mason Wilder. The way a Pampered Chef Fundraiser works is—money is earned instead of products and these dollars are donated to the Wilder family!

Stop in and see the products and place your order. Open House on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 1 pm to 9 pm at Ellen Proffitt’s home—230 N. Washington St., Van Wert, OH. ALL proceeds are donated to the Wilders.

Can’t make it to the Open House, just go to www.pamperedchef.biz/ellenproffitt. Then click on order products and type in Wilder Family where it asks if you have been invited to a show. Any questions, contact Sonja Knittle, Judy Knodel, Donna Smith, or Ellen

Today’s Trivia
Harvard College awarded the first honorary Doctor of Laws degree to?

A) George Washington
B) Booker Washington
C) Harry Truman
D) None of the above - Harvard has never awarded an “honorary” Doctor of Law degree.

Answer near the end of this publication

Community Outreach–Single Moms
This work day is next Saturday, April 12, from noon until 3 pm. We will do yard work, house work, vehicle maintenance and many other small projects. Any questions, ask Don Miller or Dave Myers.

Our team of Builders class ladies have assembled and gift wrapped a “pampering” basket for each of the Single Moms we serve on April 12. Pretty neat!

May 18 Carry In Luncheon after the Modern Service
Special luncheon guests are Bethany and Roman Caseres who will be speaking during the Sunday school hour…. Plan to attend.

Billy Sunday
“I’m against sin. I’ll kick it as long as I’ve got a foot, and I’ll fight it as long as I’ve got a fist. I’ll butt it as long as I’ve got a head. I’ll bite it as long as I’ve got a tooth. And when I’m old and fist less and footless and toothless, I’ll gum it till I go home to Glory and it goes home to perdition!”

Prayer Requests
Brenda Ray – her sister Patty Dobson began cancer therapy
Dot Kirkpatrick’s family in the passing of Dot
Judy Fox –brother-in-law Don passed away this past week
Pat Tuttle’s sister passed away
The five victims in the Ada fire
The Pampered Chef Fundraiser for the Wilder family
The Community Outreach for single moms

PUSH
Pray
Until
Something
Happens

Answer to Today’s Trivia
Harvard College awarded the first honorary Doctor of Laws degree to?
A) George Washington

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Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, March 30, 2008

Love God, Love Others and Serve in the World

Pampered Chef Fundraiser for the Wilders
We are planning a Pampered Chef Fundraiser for Luke, Marta and Carter Mason Wilder. The way a Fundraiser works differently than a normal Pampered Chef show—money is earned instead of products and is donated to the family.

We are hosting an Open House on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 1 pm to 9 pm at Ellen Proffitt’s home—230 N. Washington Street, Van Wert, Ohio. Stop in and see the products and place your order. ALL proceeds will be donated to the Wilders.

If you’re unable to attend the Open House you can go to Ellen’s website, view the catalog and shop and even pay on the website (it is done through Pampered Chef and all very secure). Just go to www.pamperedchef.biz/ellenproffitt then click on order products and type in Wilder Family where it asks if you have been invited to a show.

Please share this with your friends and family so that together, we can all help this young family. If you’re willing to help us get orders to help the family out, please let us know.

Questions please contact anyone below:
Sonja Knittle 419-238-9163
Judy Knodel 419-238-5739
Donna Smith 419-238-2278
Ellen Proffitt 419-238-5751

Today’s Trivia
Which one of these did David not take into battle when fighting Goliath?
A. helmet
B. staff
C. five smooth stones
D. shepherd’s bag

Quotable:
The accounts of the resurrection end with the risen Christ directing the disciples, “Go, tell all.”

Mother Teresa spoke of Jesus as
• the Truth - to be told
• the Life - to be lived
• the Light - to be lighted
• the Love - to be loved
• the Way - to be walked
• the Joy - to be given

Single Moms Outreach
This outreach ministry will serve Single Moms from Van Wert County and Calvary Evangelical Church. The work day is April 12 from noon until 3 pm. We will do minor home repairs, lawn maintenance, oil changes, childcare, and a variety of other chores. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex for volunteer workers. Let Don Miller know you want to get involved.

A team of Builders class ladies are shopping, assembling and gift wrapping a “pampering” basket for each of the Single Moms we serve on April 12.

Prayer Requests
Clara Smith – her niece Donna Smith is having another biopsy
Dot Kirkpatrick is having kidney problems and is in Ft. Wayne hospital
Brenda Ray – her sister Patty Dobson is having colon cancer therapy
Judy Fox – her brother-in-law Don is in final stages of cancer
Phyllis Davis’ second heart catheterization was unsuccessful and will be using medical therapy instead

Answer to Today’s Trivia
Which one of these did David not take into battle when fighting Goliath?
A. a helmet I Samuel 17:38-40

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Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, March 2, 2008

Love God, Love Others and Serve in the World

Daylight Savings Time
Set your clocks forward one hour next Saturday before going to bed…Spring Ahead. Don’t miss being here to see who forgot to set their clocks ahead!

Today’s Trivia
What does the M. G stand for on the famous British-made automobile?

A) Motor Grand
B) Morris Garage
C) Moore Gradee
D) Monty Grande’

Answer near the end of this blog

Don Miller
Outreach ministry for Single Moms from Van Wert County and Calvary Evangelical Church. April 12 is the work day where we may do minor home repairs, lawn maintenance, oil changes, childcare, or a variety of other chores. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex for volunteer workers.

Additionally we need a team to shop, assemble and gift wrap a “pampering” basket for each of the Single Moms we serve on April 12. Sign up sheet will be passed Sunday.

Factoid: The average American/Canadian drinks about 600 sodas a year!

Creation Museum Trip Saturday, April 5
A day trip to the Creation Museum in Petersburg Kentucky (just south of Cincinnati) is planned for April 5. The trip is opened to the adults of CEC. March 9 is cutoff day for tickets. Sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Annabelle Fralick a.s.a.p. Senior priced tickets are $12.95 each. Meals on your own; Annabelle has Noah’s Café menus for each to review. We’ll share rides and the gasoline cost. Drivers needed. Plans are to leave CEC’s parking lot at 7 am. More information: http://www.creationmuseum.org .

One Sentence Sermon
Be Fishers of Men….You catch ‘em, He’ll clean ‘em.

“One Night with the King”
Women’s retreat, April 18-20, 2008 at the Fort Wayne Hilton Garden Inn. Speaker is Karen Fegley. Brochures are available in the foyer at the Registration Table. Check this out!

Life Groups…Doing Life Together by Clark Williman
Wednesday at 7pm or Sunday at 6pm Life Groups will be meeting to study the DNA of Life Groups.

Life Groups are small groups that exist to encourage people to have a stronger relationship with the Lord, to love one another more, to pray for one another, to encourage one another, and to minister to others in the name of Jesus. Come! Get connected to a small group.

Easter at the PAC
Resurrection Sunday is the most historical event in history. Invite friends, family & coworkers to join us at the PAC at 10am Easter Sunday-March 23.

As usual, we will have the Easter breakfast at the church at 8am Easter Sunday…a great time to fellowship around the breakfast table as we celebrate Christ’s death, burial and resurrection.

Help is needed to do food preparation, serve on the buffet tables, and clean up. A sign-up will be passed Sunday.

Thought
Two people cannot hate each other if they both love God.

Prayer Requests

• Pat Tuttle’s aunt is now receiving 24-hour care in her home
• Dianne Stuart has hospice in the home
• Audrey’s aunt (father’s sister) passed away at 95 years old
• Jim Gilliland is slowly healing
• Work team arrived in Arizona
• Numerous unspoken prayer requests

Answer to This Week’s Trivia
What does the M. G stand for on the famous British-made automobile?

B — Morris Garage

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Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, February 24, 2008

Love God, Love Others and Serve in the World

Today’s Quote:
In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life. It goes on. – Robert Frost

Today’s Verse:
Philippians 3:13, 14
“Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Don Mille
Outreach ministry for Single Moms from Van Wert County and Calvary Evangelical Church. April 12 is the work day. Sign-up sheets will be available for volunteer workers. Additional information coming.

The Builders Class Small Group List Is Being Redone
Please be quick to give Nancy any change of information such as address, telephone number, or e-mail address.

Factoid
Two-thirds of the world’s eggplant is grown in New Jersey.

Family video donations
Dorcus Merkle has asked for donations of “family videos” so she can send them to Africa. Dust them off and give them a recycle. This is another chance for us to “pay it forward.”

Sentence Sermon
Watch your step carefully! Everyone else does!

Creation Museum Trip Saturday, April 5
A day trip to the Creation Museum in Petersburg Kentucky (just south of Cincinnati) is planned for April 5. Anyone welcomed. March 9 is cutoff day for tickets. Sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Annabelle Fralick a.s.a.p. Senior priced tickets are $12.95 each. Meals on your own; Annabelle has Noah’s Café menus for each to review. We’ll share rides and the gasoline cost. Drivers needed. Plans are to leave CEC’s parking lot at 7 am. More information: http://www.creationmuseum.org .

Wisdom
Be civil to all; sociable to many; familiar with few; friend to one; enemy to none.
–Benjamin Franklin

Thought
Anything is easier to take apart than to put together.

Life Groups…Doing Life Together by Clark Williman
Beginning Wednesday, February 20 at 7pm and Sunday, February. 24 at 6pm Life Groups will be meeting for 4 weeks. At Calvary, we desire to love God, love others and serve in the world. All members and regular attenders of Calvary are encouraged to be involved in a Life Group. Life Groups are small groups that exist to encourage people to have a stronger relationship with the Lord, to love one another more, to pray for one another, to encourage one another, and to minister to others in the name of Jesus. Come! Get connected to a small group or bring your small group.

Focus
Rather than always focusing on what’s urgent, learn to focus on what is really important.
–Stephen Covey

Easter at the PAC
Resurrection Sunday is the most historical event in history. Begin inviting friends, family and coworkers to join us at the PAC at 10am Easter Sunday, March 23. And we will have a breakfast at the church at 8am on Easter Sunday…a great time to fellowship around the breakfast table as we celebrate Christ’s death, burial and resurrection.

Prayer Requests
Phyllis Davis is having heart catheterization at Memorial Hospital Wednesday at 11am.
Aaron Knittle is having a MRI Monday
Continue praying for Cathy Brickner
Pray for Anita and Larry Baxter as they regroup from their car accident
Pray that the Easter service at the PAC brings glory to God
Pray that we invite those outside CEC walls to the Easter service at the PAC
Continue praying for Dianne Stuart as she again battles cancer
Pray for Pat Winicker as she goes through a second round of chemotherapy and radiation
Pray for the Evangels as they perform winter concerts

Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, February 17, 2008

Love God, Love Others and Serve in the World

The Builders Class Small Group List Is Being Redone
Nancy’s goals are to have corrected copies to the group leaders this Sunday.

Today’s Trivia
When Charles Schulz’s comic strip Peanuts first appeared in 1950, the famous dog Snoopy was first called?
A) Shermy
B) Ralph
C) Fido
D) None of the Above
Answer Appears in this blog!

Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.
– Benjamin Disraeli

Family video donations - Dorcus Merkle has asked for donations of “family videos” so she can send them to Africa. Dust them off and give them a recycle. This is another chance for us to “pay it forward.”

If you’re not doing something with your life, it doesn’t matter how long it is.
–Peace Corps Commercial

Creation Museum Trip to Petersburg, Kentucky The Senior Adults are planning a day trip to the Creation Museum in Petersburg Kentucky (just south of Cincinnati) on Saturday, April 5th. Please contact Annabelle Fralick a.s.a.p. Senior priced tickets are $12.95 each. Meals on your own; Annabelle has Noah’s Café menus for each to review. We’ll share rides and the gasoline cost. Plans are to leave CEC’s parking lot at 7 am. More information: http://www.creationmuseum.org

Prayer is striking the winning blow; service is gathering up the results.

“One Night with the King” Women’s retreat, April 18-20, 2008 at the Fort Wayne Hilton Garden Inn. Speaker is Karen Fegley. Brochures are available in the foyer at the Registration Table. Check this out!

How far would Moses have gone if he had taken a poll in Egypt?
-Harry S. Truman

Life Groups…Doing Life Together by Clark Williman Beginning Wed., Feb. 20 at 7pm and Sun., Feb. 24 at 6pm Life Groups will be meeting for 4 weeks. At Calvary, we desire to love God, love others and serve in the world. All members and regular attenders of Calvary are encouraged to be involved in a Life Group. Life Groups are small groups that exist to encourage people to have a stronger relationship with the Lord, to love one another more, to pray for one another, to encourage one another, and to minister to others in the name of Jesus. Come! Get connected to a small group or bring your small group. Sign up to attend.

The world is full of willing people; some willing to work and the rest willing to let them.

Answer to Today’s Trivia
When Charles Schulz’s comic strip Peanuts first appeared in 1950, the famous dog Snoopy was first called?
A - Shermy

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Builders Class – Weekly Blog
Sunday, February 10, 2008

Love God, Love Others and Serve in the World

#1 Noticing—
Who are some people in my world who perhaps don’t know God yet?
Who might I be overlooking?

The Builders Class Small Group List Is Being Redone
Nancy’s goals are to have corrected copies to the group leaders this Sunday.

#2 Praying—
Who could I put on my prayer list of those I desire to meet Christ?

#3 Taking a Relational Step—
What is one thing I can do this week to draw closer and express love
to someone who does not yet know God?

Today’s Trivia
The Federal Income Tax has not always been around. In fact, it took a constitutional amendment before it was legal. What year was that amendment passed?

A) 1913
B) 1876
C) 1934
D) 1845

Answer appears near the end of this issue

#4 Verbal Witness—
What is one comment I might make or question I might ask that could steer
a conversation toward spiritual matters?

Creation Museum Trip to Petersburg, Kentucky
The Senior Adults are planning a day trip to the Creation Museum in Petersburg Kentucky (just south of Cincinnati) on Saturday, April 5th. Please contact Annabelle Fralick a.s.a.p. Senior priced tickets are $12.95 each. Meals on your own; Annabelle has Noah’s Café menus for each to review. We’ll share rides and the gasoline cost. Plans are to leave CEC’s parking lot at 7 am. More information: http://www.creationmuseum.org

#5 Taking a Risk—
What challenge or invitation could I give to encourage someone
to take the next step in his or her spiritual life?

Life Groups…Doing Life Together facilitated by Clark Williman
Beginning Wednesday, February 20 at 7pm and Sunday, February 24 at 6pm Life Groups will be meeting for 4 weeks. At Calvary, we desire to love God, love others and serve in the world. All members and regular attenders of Calvary are encouraged to be involved in a Life Group. Life Groups are small groups that exist to encourage people to have a stronger relationship with the Lord, to love one another more, to pray for one another, to encourage one another, and to minister to others in the name of Jesus. Come! Get connected to a small group or bring your small group. Sign up to attend.

Prayer Requests
• The John Richardson family in the home going of Peggy
• The Chad Chute family in the home going of his grandmother
• Paul Bodkins as he has gall bladder surgery
• Clark Williman as he recovers from surgery
• Several unspoken requests

Trivia Answer
A) 1913. When the income tax amendment was passed in 1913, its supporters claimed that only the rich would pay the tax.

Thought
The generation that criticizes the younger generation is the one that raised it.

(Taken from a business card that I’ve used as a devotional Bible bookmark. Author unknown.)

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Builders Class - Weekly Blog
Sunday, January 27, 2008

Guess whose birthday is just around the corner?
Virginia Herminghysen! Valentine’s Day, February 14 is the big date. Let’s shower her with birthday wishes. Address your cards to Vancrest Assisted Living, 10357 Van Wert-Decatur Rd., Van Wert, OH 45891.

Trivia Question
What President always wore a red carnation in his lapel for good luck?
A) William McKinley
B) Chester A. Arthur
C) Zachary Taylor
D) Woodrow Wilson
Answer appears in this blog!

Women’s Retreat
Builders Class ladies have committed to pray for the upcoming Women’s Retreat (April 18-20). After the retreat organizer’s first meeting (February 5), they will share “prayer points” with those of you, their prayer partners (Elaine Sommers, Jane Myers, Marcia Smith, Susan Anspach, Ellen Proffitt, Deb Miller, Barbara Goodwin, Esther Thatcher, Sonja Knittle, and Nancy Potter).

Thought
I like political jokes, except when they get elected!

Family video donations
Dorcus Merkle has asked for donations of “family videos” so she can send them to Africa.

Factoid
Charles Haddon Spurgeon was so sure of his salvation that he is quoted as saying that he could grab a cornstalk and swing out over the fires of hell, look into the face of the devil and sing, “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine.”

Valentine’s Day Lunch at Pizza Hut
This senior adult event is scheduled for Thursday, February 14 at 11:55am. Enjoy Pizza Hut’s new menu and take your Golden Buckeye Card along for a good discount. Sign up at the Welcome Center no later than Sunday, February 10th.

Marcia Smith is looking for a partner to oversee the Family and Friends Ministry
Contact me for an overview of this position.

Prayer Requests
1 Gordie Knittle—Remember the Sowers and Hoverman families in the loss of Teri.

Trivia Answer
Question: What President always wore a red carnation in his lapel for good luck?
Answer: A) William McKinley.

Did you know: On September 6th, 1901, President McKinley was shaking hands with the public at a reception held at the Temple of Music. One man in the line was Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, whose right hand had been wrapped with a handkerchief. Inside the handkerchief was concealed a .32 caliber revolver. When Czolgosz got up to the president, he shot McKinley twice. A button deflected one bullet that struck the president’s chest. The other bullet pierced the president’s stomach, went through the colon and kidney, and lodged in the muscles of his back. As the president was awaiting medical aid, he said to his secretary, “My wife, be careful, Cortelyou, how you tell her-oh, be careful.” He also told the aide not to let the crowd hurt the assassin.

McKinley was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency surgery. It was decided that of the doctors at the hospital at that time, a Dr. Mann was best qualified to perform the surgery. The president was operated on but they could not find the bullet, so they closed him up and sent him to the home of the president of the Exposition to recover. He started to improve for a couple of days but then he took a turn for the worse and died on September 14th from infection. Ironically, doctors had decided not to use Edison’s X-ray machine to find the bullet because they were not sure of what side effects it might have had on the president.

The president’s was the third president to be assassinated, the others were Lincoln and Garfield, and his death was mourned both at home and abroad. The assassin was tried, found guilty, and was electrocuted in Buffalo shortly after the shooting.

R Problems
A young schoolboy was having a hard time pronouncing the letter ”R,” and all the other kids were, of course, teasing him about it.

To help him out, the teacher gave him a sentence to practice at home: ”Robert gave Richard a rap in the ribs for roasting the rabbit so rare.” In class a few days later, the teacher asked the boy to recite the sentence out loud.

The boy nervously eyed his classmates–many of them already laughing at him–then replied, ”Bob gave Dick a poke in the side because the bunny wasn’t cooked enough.”

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Builders Class - Weekly Blog
Sunday, January 20, 2008

“If you are burning the candle at both ends, you are not as bright as you think.”
-Unknown

Today’s Quote:
“Be aware of anxiety. Next to sin, there is nothing that so troubles the mind, stains the heart, distresses the soul, and confuses the judgment.” ~ William Ullathorne

Today’s Verse: 1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your care (anxiety) on him; because he cares for you.

Guess Whose Birthday is Wednesday?
Dianne Stuart! January 23 is the big date. As her Sunday school class, let’s shower her with birthday wishes. Address your cards to 1220 Rosalie Dr., Van Wert, OH 45891.

Trivia Question
The first U.S. Census was authorized in what year?
A) 1790
B) 1810
C) 1866
D) 1900
Think before you look. Answer near the end of this blog.

Thought
Kindness in words creates confidence.
Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.
Kindness in giving creates love.
- Lao-Tse

Random Acts of Kindness
The Ries Memorial Fund Committee still has immediate financial needs within our church that they are attempting to meet. Any additional financial support our class members can give to the Ries Memorial Fund will be used to meet these needs. Please mark your offering envelopes “Ries Memorial Fund.”

Quote:
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” — Mother Teresa

Family video donations
Dorcus Merkle has asked for donations of “family videos” so she can send them to Africa.

Factoid: There are only five words in the English language that end in “dous”: tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, annelidous and hazardous.
In Him we place our hope, and it is a hope that will not disappoint.
1 See your problems as leading you to be more like Jesus – Ask God to help you see how your problems are helping you grow toward Christ-likeness. Ask God to show you how your hardships are working for you and not against you. Ask him to help you embrace a peace that passes all understanding.
2 Skip the ‘try harder’ mentality – The Christian walk is difficult enough without beating ourselves up about the need to “try harder.” Rest in Christ and allow him to give you peace, even as you face hardship. Your ability to “try harder” pales in comparison to Jesus’ ability to be your strength in the midst of trouble. By this, you will discover that God is strongest in your moments of weakness.

Valentine’s Day Lunch at Pizza Hut
This senior adult event is scheduled for Thursday, February 14 at 11:55am. Enjoy Pizza Hut’s new menu and take your Golden Buckeye Card along for a good discount. Sign up at the Welcome Center no later than Sunday, February 10th.

Marcia Smith is looking for a partner to oversee the Family and Friends Ministry
Contact Marcia or me for an overview of this position.
“Anything I’ve ever done that ultimately was worthwhile initially scared me to death.”
- Betty Bender

Prayer Requests
1 Dea—Jerry Johnson is better and planning on returning to work. Went to the hospital with irregular heart beat; defibrillator and pacemaker regulated.
2 Gordie Knittle—Dave Clouse bypass surgery
3 Linda Knodel—Clyde Raush, Tuttle Construction of Lima, facility destroyed by explosion. No people hurt; must rebuild.
4 Kathy Brickner on Hospice. Using oxygen.
5 Donna Smith—Jake Baer is having hernia surgery Monday.

Praises
1 Dick Smith doing better. Appendix had ruptured.
2 Karen Smith had a seizure while enjoying lunch in the hospital cafeteria. Medical attention was IMMEDIATE. PTL!
3 Rich and Karen Fegley are home and thankful for their safe travels. Karen had an allergic reaction (source unknown) on their way home…NEAR DECATUR, IN. Was able to go to the ER and talk in English. PTL!

Trivia Answer
Question: The first U.S. Census was authorized in what year?
Answer: A) 1790. The results showed that the U.S. population in 1790 was 3,929,214.

Population in 2006 was 299,061,199. We’ve come a long way, eh?

Builders Class - Weekly Blog
Sunday, January 6, 2008

Today’s Quote:
If you want to live in a better world, let Sunday’s prayers guide Monday’s actions.
–Unknown

Today’s Verse:
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
– James 1:22-24

THE RIES MEMORIAL FUND COMMITTEE still has several immediate financial needs, within our church, they are attempting to meet. Any additional financial support our class members can give to the Ries Memorial will be used to meet these needs. Please mark your offering envelope “Ries Memorial Fund.”

PRAYER REQUEST:
Relative of Bob Tuttle who has physical needs

NEW YEAR’S TRIVIA:
37 - The percentage of people who say they are very confident they will keep their New Year’s resolutions.
82 - The percentage of people who resolve to lose weight and haven’t by June.
Source: Health, December 2003

TODAY’S QUESTION:
How many teaspoons are in a cup?

A) 16
B) 24
C) 32
D) 48

Answer near the end of this publication.

BUILDERS CLASS RETREAT
Shipshewana, IN
January 11-13, 2008
Dress for the Occasion

1 Friday Snow Showers with temperatures around 32 degrees
2 Saturday Cloudy with temps around 29 degrees
3 Sunday Snow Showers with temps around 26

Christian Bumper Sticker:
If you’re a Christian, earth is the only hell you’ll ever know!
If you’re not a Christian, earth is the only heaven you’ll ever know.

New Year’s Resolutions:
Write your resolutions in pencil and give God the eraser.

TRIVIA ANSWER:
How many teaspoons are in a cup?
D – 48