Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
News and Notes
February 19, 2023
Welcome to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
One word to describe Mount Calvary, Janesville? Jesus.
Everything we do is centered on who Jesus is and what He does for us.
As we worship Him, learn about Him, and are empowered by Him to care for others, we invite you to join us in the adventure of following Jesus.
WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday 9:00 am – Monday 6:30 pm
Live Stream: Sunday 9:00 am – Facebook Live
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Please Keep in Your Prayers:
Jim Coorough, Lisa Oren, Julie Jansen, Rickey Gehri, Wayne Steinke, Jean Cawkins, Roland Swaim, Fred Kopplin and Marian Kersting.
Shut ins: Ruth Hansen, Jean Sands, Jean Farmer, Gerry Stapleton, Marvin Roloff, Rachel McCann, Bud Dabson, Shirley VanBuecken, June Wall, Carol Skeel, June Loertscher and Alice Shelton.
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“The Deadline for Ordering Easter Lilies is March 6th”
We will continue with our tradition here at Mt. Calvary of placing beautiful Easter Lilies in the sanctuary in celebration of our risen Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. Anyone wishing to donate a Lily in memory of, in honor of, or in celebration of a loved one, please fill out the form provided and return to the church office or place in the offering plate. The cost this year is $20. There are additional forms at the Mark Door information table. Any questions, please contact Wanda Geske or Dawn Enerson.
- Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, Feb 21st 10 am – 3 pm
- Ash Wednesday Wed, Feb 22nd at 11:30 & 7:00
- Family Dinner/Movie Night-Toy Story 3 Saturday, Feb 25th at 5:30 pm
- Congregation Dinner & Movie Saturday, March 11th at 5:30 pm
- Daylight Savings Begins Sunday, March 12th
- Spring Break March 20th – March 26th
- Family Dinner/Movie Night-Tangled Saturday, March 25th at 5:30 pm
- Journey to the Cross Saturday, April 8th at 10:00 am
- Easter Sunday Sunday, April 9th at 6:30 & 9:00
- Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, Apr 25th 10 am–3 pm
- Mom & Me Brunch Saturday, May 13th 10 am–12pm
- Life Line Screening Tuesday, May 16th at 9 am-4 pm
“Three Words of Truth”
2/22 Ash Wed/Midweek 1…Is It I? …………………………………………….Matthew 26:20-25
3/01 Midweek 2 ………………Love One Another ………….…….………John 13:31-35
3/08 Midweek 3 ………………Watch and Pray….…………….……..Matthew 26:35-41
3/15 Midweek 4 ……………….I Am He….……………..…………………..John 18:3-9
3/22 Midweek 5 ………………What Is Truth? ..…..………….………….John 18:33-40
3/29 Midweek 6 ………………Take Him Away!..…..……….…………..John 19:14-18
4/02 Palm Sunday …………..Save Us Now!…………………………………Matthew 21:1-11
4/06 Maundy Thursday…..Take and Eat; Take and Drink………..Matthew 26:26-28
4/07 Good Friday…………….It Is Finished!……………………………John 19:28-30
4/09 Easter Sunday………….Remember Jesus Christ: He Has Risen!…2 Timothy 2:8
February “SCRIP” Cards of the Month!”
Visa Gift Card $25 – $50
Sam’s Club $10 – $25 – $50
February is a great time to purchase a SCRIP card for yourself and/or one for the Church. Your donation of a Visa Gift Card and/or a Sam’s Club Gift Card will assist the church in purchasing much used and needed Paper Products such as:
Copy Paper, Paper Plate, Coffee Cups,
Napkins, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, etc.
This will help reduce the budgeted line item plus for every card you purchase, the church gets a percentage back to our treasury.
Thank you so much for your continued support and generosity!
ADULT BIBLE STUDY — Our Adult Bible Study led by Pastor Bergelin, meets every Sunday at 10:30 am. Come join us as we dive in and study the “Book of Acts”. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you then!
FAMILY BIBLE STUDY — Our Family Bible Study led by DCE, Molly Bergelin, meets every Sunday at 10:30 am. The theme of this new study is “Can I Ask That?” This is a study that addresses the really hard questions about God and about faith in this world.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY — meets Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 pm. We are studying the story of “Rachel & Leah” led by DCE, Molly Bergelin. Please join us for some fun, fellowship and enjoyable conversation. All ladies are welcome. (Women’s BS moves to Tuesdays – February 21st.)
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY — Come join us Thursday Evenings at 7:00 pm, as we grow in fellowship and leadership as men of our congregation. This Bible Study is open to all men, young and old, led by Pastor Bergelin.
Mt. Calvary Youth Ministry
SUNDAY SCHOOL – Sunday School To – Go Box!”
- Kits will be available for pick up on Sunday mornings or by appointment. Text Molly at 419-438-1870 or Email mtc_edu@yahoo.com. Thank you everyone for your continued participation and support!
YOUTH GROUP – Junior High Youth Group – Grades 5th – 7th
Senior High Youth Group – Grades 8th – 12th
February Schedule:
- February 5th – Sr. High Youth Group/6:00pm -8:00pm
- February 12th – Sr. High Youth Group/Superbowl Party
At Pastor & Molly’s house, time TBD
- February 17th – Sr. High Youth Group Glo Bowling
At River’s Edge/9-11:00pm – Meet at Church at 7:30pm for Pizza
- February 19th – No Youth Group
- February 26th – Jr. High/4:30pm-5:30pm – Sr. High/6:00pm-8:00pm
THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS
Attention Thrivent Members: March 31st Deadline!
2021 Thrivent Choice Dollars DEADLINE!— All remaining 2021 Thrivent Choice Dollars are now available to be directed.
You have until March 31, 2022, to direct any unused Choice Dollars
to the charity of your choice.
Please complete your direction in one of 3 ways;
On-line @ www.thrivent.com/choice
By phone @ 1-800-847-4836
Or call your Thrivent Financial Representative.
Let’s not leave these charitable dollars behind. Live Generously!
THRIVENT ACTION TEAMS
Thrivent Action Teams—We have many youth, family, & milestone ministries and/or outreach events that could use your
“Thrivent Action Team Dollars – $250”.
These donated funds from Thrivent would help tremendously!
Every single Thrivent member is eligible for
“Two” Action Teams per year.
To apply for these funds or if you have any questions,
please contact Molly or Pastor.
THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS
Attention Thrivent Members: March 31st Deadline!
2021 Thrivent Choice Dollars DEADLINE!— All remaining 2021 Thrivent Choice Dollars are now available to be directed.
You have until March 31, 2022, to direct any unused Choice Dollars
to the charity of your choice.
Please complete your direction in one of 3 ways;
On-line @ www.thrivent.com/choice
By phone @ 1-800-847-4836
Or call your Thrivent Financial Representative.
Let’s not leave these charitable dollars behind. Live Generously!
THRIVENT ACTION TEAMS
Thrivent Action Teams—We have many youth, family, & milestone ministries and/or outreach events that could use your
“Thrivent Action Team Dollars – $250”.
These donated funds from Thrivent would help tremendously!
Every single Thrivent member is eligible for
“Two” Action Teams per year.
To apply for these funds or if you have any questions,
please contact Molly or Pastor.
Serving Us This Week – 2/19 & 2/20
Pastor……………………………………………………Rev. David Bergelin
DCE………………………………………………………….Molly Bergelin
Elder of the Month…………….……………………….……Nathan Thurner
Usher-Team #2…………..……K/Holmes, F/Strickert, D/Wittig, R/Seeman
Organist……………….……….….….…………………………Paul Norland
Altar Guild of the Month.………………….………Ken and Lynella Holmes
Technology Sunday 9:00 am……………….………Tim and Tammy Brown
Technology Monday 6:30 pm…………….…………Mike and Wanda Geske
Service Assistants Monday 6:30 pm…………..……Dean and Sue Buchholz
Serving Us Next Week – 2/26 & 2/27
Pastor……………………………………………………Rev. David Bergelin
DCE………………………………………………………….Molly Bergelin
Elder of the Month…………….……………………….……Nathan Thurner
Usher-Team #2…………..……K/Holmes, F/Strickert, D/Wittig, R/Seeman
Organist……………….……….….….…………………………Paul Norland
Altar Guild of the Month.………………….………Ken and Lynella Holmes
Technology Sunday 9:00 am…………..…….………Tim and Starla Bremel
Technology Monday 6:30 pm…………….…………Mike and Wanda Geske
Service Assistants Monday 6:30 pm…………..……Dean and Sue Buchholz
“Thank You to all who Serve”!
Today, February 19
9:00 am……………………………..….…Worship Service with Holy Communion
10:30 am ………………………….…………………Adult and Family Bible Study
No Youth Group
Birthdays……………………………………………………….……Alainna Jones
Monday, February 20
6:30 pm………………………….…….…Worship Service with Holy Communion
Birthdays…………………………………………………….……….Jim Niemeier
Tuesday, February 21
10:00 am – 3:00 pm………………………………….……..Red Cross Blood Drive
7:00 pm………………………………………….….………..Women’s Bible Study
Anniversaries………………………………..…….………Dennis and Shirley Lee
Wednesday, February 22 – “Ash Wednesday”
11:30 am………………………………….……Mid-Week Lenten Worship Service
7:00 pm……………………………….…….…Mid-Week Lenten Worship Service
Birthdays…………………………………..………….………………Devin Blazer
Baptismal Birthdays…………………………………….………Gordy Christensen
Thursday, February 23
7:00 pm………………………………………………………….Men’s Bible Study
Baptismal Birthdays……….………Tami Watters, Kathy Seemens, Sam Enerson
Friday, February 24 – “Office Closed”
Baptismal Birthdays……………………….….….Jason Niemeier, Amanda Ritter
Saturday, February 25 – “Office Closed”
5:30 pm………………………………………………………..Family Movie Night
Sunday, February 26
9:00 am……………………….…………………………..…..……Worship Service
10:30 am………………………………………..……Adult and Family Bible Study
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm……………………………..…………….Jr. High Youth Group
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm…………………………………….…….Sr. High Youth Group