This week we said farewell to our sister, Rev Mary Weinkauf. It was a celebration, sad mixed with rejoicing. We have missed her for a long time since Alzheimer Disease "took her away" years ago. We sang together, we heard the Word of comfort and salvation, and we prayed. We pray for the living, as it is her children who must carry on; it is all of us that Mary touched with her humor and faith that must continue forward. I share with you one of Mary’s poems -- her message to you.
Why are you waiting
On the early morning hill
Of the Easter springtime,
You hesitant Christians?
He came once long ago
While no one held his breath,
And it took angels and a star
To shake his watchers to attention.
He has come, my brothers & sisters;
He is within you now.
Go!
Let us be about our Savior’s business.
Everyone has received a letter inviting you to let us know how much you plan to give in the coming year. We ASK so we can faithfully plan how to use your dollars to finance our ministry. And we ASK to let us know how you can serve the congregation and community by participating in our ministry. Please return both the pledge card and time and talent sheet. Place them in the container on the table as you enter the fellowship hall -- or you can mail them to the office. What you offer is what determines what Calvary can do.