CONSTITUTION NOTICE:  At the September 20th 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.

REPORTS DUE:  If applicable, please plan on turning in your September Chimes articles by Monday, August 24th, and annual reports by Monday, August 31st.  Thank you for your cooperation!

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

FREE:  There are DVDs and CDs on the table by the kiosk.  These are free - Take them home.

SCANDINAVIAN BAKE SALE:  October 10, 2026, 8:30 am to 1 pm. Plan ahead to bake items, to order Lefse, and to invite your neighbors.

HOPE IN A BACKPACK: Now thru August 31, donations for Hope in a Backpack can be made at any IncredibleBank location, or use the QR code below to make a donation. and they will match contributions, up to $2,500.  This program helps students who rely on school meals to also have meals for the weekend.  Each week, local schools receive discreetly packed backpacks filled with healthy, easy-to-prepare food to help when school meals are unavailable. 

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: