All Saints Sunday: Next Sunday, November 2nd, is All Saints Sunday, when we will be honoring those who have passed since the 2024 All Saints Sunday.  If there is someone you would like added to the list of names that will be read, please let the office know, along with the name of the person who will be lighting the candle for them (you or someone else).

Check Mail Slots:  November Chimes and other documents were delivered in your mail slots this week.  Please check your slot today!

Bake & Craft Sale: Thank you to the bakers, workers, and customers.

The Scandinavian Bake Sale and Craft Sale was another hit.  Those of us lucky enough to get baked goods know how delicious they all were. Our profits were: $116 for Community Table; For crafts $586; for WELCA from baked goods $1,343.25 and for Scandinavian souvenirs $140.75 was donated.

Altar Flowers:  Flowers gracing the altar today are in loving memory of Donna Stephan from her children.

Tom’s Community Table: Tuesday, November 11, at 5 PM at St. Matthias will be the traditional Thanksgiving Meal that we host and serve with Ascension.  The sign up for items to bring for that meal will be posted soon. You may also make donations toward the turkey and potatoes. Worker sign-up will also be posted. This is usually a well-attended meal and Paul’s chef skills are tasty, especially the wonderful stuffing. Hot apple cider will be a special treat.

Frederick’s Place Meal:  Items you may have signed up for should be brought in on Sunday, 10/26, for the meal on the 28th.

Garden News:  The garden season has come to a close.  Cranberry mulch has been delivered to help nourish the soil for the next season’s growth.  8976 pounds of produce were sent to the Pantry in 2025!

Guest Speaker: Today we have a guest from Caritas.  These volunteers meet weekly with people who are struggling with issues of housing, inadequate employment, transportation, medical bills, and various issues in contemporary life.  You can be of assistance in this ministry.

Fall Conference Gathering will be held this afternoon at 1 pm here at Calvary.  Pastors and leaders from the seven conference congregations are coming together to learn about what is going on in our Synod and to hear about congregational activities.

All Saints Sunday: November 2nd is All Saints Sunday, when we will be honoring those who have passed since the 2024 All Saints Sunday.  If there is someone you would like added to the list of names that will be read, please let the office know, along with the name of the person who would be lighting the candle for them (you or someone else).

Food for Kidz: Last Saturday, the high school was a very busy place.  530 volunteers packaged 245,550 meals that went to our local food pantries and to farther away places  that provide packaged meals for those in need.  Thank you to all who worked and supported this major community effort.

Scandinavian Bake & Craft Sale: This will be held next Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 8:30am to 1pm.  Work the event, bake and create items to sell, help set up on Friday, come and purchase goodies.  Sign-up is on the kiosk.  Our WELCA women support many local needs with the profits.

Fall Conference Gathering will be held on October 19th at 1 pm here at Calvary.  Pastors and leaders from the seven conference congregations are coming together to learn about what is going on in our Synod and to hear about congregational activities.

LOOKING AHEAD: November 2nd is All Saints Sunday.  We will, as always, be honoring those who have passed since the 2024 All Saints Sunday.  If there is someone you would like added to the list of names that will be read, please let the office know, along with the name of the person who would be lighting the candle for them (you or someone else).

Gideon’s:  Today, the Gideon’s are joining us to share about their ministry endeavors.  This group involves local individuals and is represented by Tim Thuemling.

Food for Kidz:  It’s almost here!  On October 11th, the High School is the place to be.  Sign up to work at packaging meals; it is an activity for all ages.  If you can bake cookies, sign up and bring them to church by Friday morning.

Scandinavian Bake & Craft Sale: This will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 8:30am to 1pm.  Work the event, bake and create items to sell, help set up on Friday, come and purchase goodies.  Sign-up is on the kiosk.  Our women support many local needs with the profits.

Fall Conference Gathering will be held on October 19th at 1 pm here at Calvary.  Pastors and leaders from the seven conference congregations are coming together to learn about what is going on in our Synod and to hear about congregational activities.

Check your Mail Slots:  October Chimes and Home Touch documents have been distributed to mail slots.

Today:  Our worship today is led by Celebration Brass.  Please welcome them.  We give many thanks to them for sharing their wonderful talents with us here at Calvary.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, October 11th - Food for Kidz 9am - 1:30pm

Saturday, October 18th - Scandinavian Bake Sale 8:30am - 1pm