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It is true that people don’t like change.
But it is not always true.
We mostly welcome familiar routines and places and people. But we also welcome Spring
turning to Summer to Fall to Winter and Spring again. There is an appealing possibility for a
new restaurant or technology or friend or place to explore.
As a Christian, it is a comfort to know that God doesn’t change
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights,
with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17).
It is also a comfort to know that we WILL
“Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, [52] in a
moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the
dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:51–52)
And aren’t you glad that Jesus changed you:
“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of
light (Ephesians 5:8)
Change can test us, but it also shapes us.
Why do I bring this up? Because some significant change is in front of us and I know it can be
uncomfortable and downright difficult. But I am trusting you will embrace it.
Effective November 1 (the same day as the time change when we “Fall Back” FYI) we are
planning to change the order of events on Sunday morning. During my time as your Pastor, it
has been Sunday School first followed by Worship. The Deacon Board and I believe we will be
better served by having Worship first and then Sunday School. Our proposed schedule: 9:30-
10:45 Worship, 10:45-11 coffee/transition, 11-11:45 Sunday School.
While there are a number of reasons for this, let me highlight these:
• First, we believe more people will stay for Sunday School if they are already here for
worship.
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• Second, while there will still be a variety of other types of Bible-based fellowship and
instruction, “Sunday Reflections” will follow Worship and be a chance to revisit the
morning message, field questions, and discuss life applications of the message. This will
help everyone process the sermon, and give newcomers, especially, the opportunity to
connect with our church family.
• Finally, complacency is an enemy of following Christ. God does not just want us to
occupy a seat on Sunday morning. He wants to meet with us and use his Word in the
power of his Spirit to make us more like his Son. If changing our Sunday order of
events helps spur us on to that, it would be a good change.
By the way, on November 1, we will be serving a breakfast at 8:30 so your family home prep
can be eased a bit. Then, after the Sunday School hour at 11:45, we will serve a potluck meal –
the first true potluck we’ve had since COVID hit. Then, since it looks like Trick or Treating
might suffer this year, we’ll have treats that might make Mom wonder about us, but the kids
will love it!
Calvary family, let me urge you not to focus on the reasons why change is hard and
uncomfortable. Instead, let me urge you to embrace change, and rejoice in it.
Circle November 1 on your calendar. There is a time change coming. It may be “Fall Back” on
the national clock but I am looking to “Move Ahead” with you all!
Calvary Family,
I just wanted to let you know of an important change developing in our already full church life. We are moving to strengthen our worship ministry by separating the teams into three separate components: Music under the leadership of Gordon and Sarah Roberts, Technology led by Aaron
Madsen, and Worship Arts which is still awaiting an answer from the person I’ve asked to lead us. This change will take effect November 15. Join me in thanking everyone who is stepping up to help. In particular, I want to thank Aaron for his countless hours of outstanding, faithful service to our congregation for the last 12 years. He has been leading all three of these components well but this effortwill require more than any one person can really give on a volunteer basis going forward. Please pray
for all of the people who will lead us into the days ahead.
Pastor Don
Join Together to Prayat church or wherever you are
What: For our church, America, Covid19, and
repentant hearts
Where: Calvary Community Church
When: Each Tuesday from 12:15-12:30 pm
Sunday Sessions
When: Sunday evenings @6pm
Open discussion on:
*Sunday’s Sermon
*Devotional Discussion
*Biblical Questions/ Current Issues
Pack your own box– OR –
Pack a box online for $25.00(by November 15)
Click the link below:https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/buildonline/
Nebraska City Life Chain
Sunday, October 4th
From 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
along 11th St.
Pick up signs at the public parking
lot at
10th St. and 1st Corso at 12:45.
Stand with us for life
Pastor Moore,
On behalf of Global Assist, I want to thank you and Calvary Community Church for the generous donation we recently received. It will be used 100% to aid the work of our Global Ministry Partners, who are independent,
native church planting ministries lead by devoted leaders with a vision of reaching their people groups with the Gospel and developing disciples through planting sustainable local house churches. This is native people
reaching their own people, the most effective and dynamic method that God is using to further His Kingdom in today's modern world.
Specifically, your donation helped hundreds of families receive the dramatically needed assistance for food
caused by the COVID shut down. We pray for the people in India and Ethiopia where our partners are working, as the pandemic is especially hard on the poorest of our brothers and sisters around the world.
As a side note, Paul and Debbie Salansky are in our closest circle of friends. Paul and I went through Optometry
education together over 45 years ago and we have enjoyed our relationship with them all these years. Not only as Paul and I are in the family of Optometry together, but Paul and Debbie are in the family of God with us as
well!
May God continue to bless your work in Nebraska City. Hopefully we will have an opportunity to meet personally in the future. Kerry is such a critical component of our ministry, working with local churches in our
midwest region, to help them understand how Global Assist can effectively be used as a logistics resource to accomplish the local church's global missions responsibility. Together we can reach the world with the Good
News of Jesus!
In His Service...'till Jesus returns,
Jim Kirchner
Ministry Opportunity
Paid Babysitter Needed
• Tuesday- Friday
• 8 hours/ day
• Hours may vary
This would be for Ross and Pam Baker’s 6-month old grandson, Crew, who is doing
very well. If you have a heart for children and/or for single moms, contact Sierra
Baker at (402) 209-5188 for more detailed information about hours.
More News:
➢ Deacon Nominations: It’s that time of year to begin the process of Deacon
nominations. Nominations will be closed October 26. Please receive permission of the
person you are nominating, and put their name in the Nomination Box on the
Welcome Table in the foyer.
➢ Q&A Meeting: Sunday, October 11 we will be discussing a By-Law change. Lunch will
be provided.
➢ Quarterly Business Meeting: Sunday, October 18, following the worship service, we
will be voting on the By-Law change.
Community Outreach Volunteer Opportunities
Please sign up as soon as possible at welcome desk in church foyer or by responding to the email, thank
you!
Saturday, October 17, 8:30 am – 12:00 - Keep
Nebraska City Beautiful is organizing a yard
cleanup. One yard selected from mail-in
applications. Need 8 or more volunteers to
pick up and haul debris, yard waste, trash, or
other materials from a local residence. Need
pickup trucks to haul debris to dump. Wear
gloves and appropriate shoes, and bring water
and yard tools. Local address and specific details
to follow.
Thank you for your service to Calvary Community
Church
and Nebraska City!
To Paul Salansky and John
Stukenholtz for giving your time to
make Calvary’s landscape beautiful
and inviting! You have done a
beautiful job!
Prayer Ministry
If you are in need of prayer, there are several
ways to reach out:- Call Pastor Don or Pastor Daniel for confidential
prayer requests- Call one of the Prayer Team members to have
the team pray for/with you- Call or email the church to have your request
added to the congregational prayer email which is sent out every Monday and Thursday.
Prayer team forOctober 2020
Laura PoirierJulia Perry
Gary HudnallJim Brockhaus
John & JudyStukenholtz
Calvary Community Church
Evangelical Free
273 S 63rd Road
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(410) 873-7205
Email: calvarycommunityefc@gmail.com
Web: calvarycommunityonline.com
Pastor:
Don Moore
Associate Pastor:
Daniel Evertson
Worship Director:
Aaron Madsen
Deacons:
Chris Ely, Jeff Parker, Gordon Roberts,
Claude Strope, Ray VanVoorhis, Bob Yearian
Sundays:
10:30 AM Worship Service
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