December 2, 2015
Calvary Lutheran Church
Dinner is served 4:45 – 6:15 pm
Suggested Donation is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12
We welcome all members and visitors to join us for dinner and stay for worship afterwards at 6:30 in the sanctuary.
Baked Ham
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Salad Bar
Cherry Salad
Homemade Cookie Assortment
The Wall Street Journal picked up the story of the Calvary in Action knitting and High School youth distributing hats and scarves on the presidential statues! It’s on the front page of today’s WSJ paper, and you can find it here in their online edition.
There is a huge pile of yarn in the church office if anyone wants to join the knitting brigade! Help keep someone warm this winter while enjoying a little fellowship with some crafty people at Calvary.
We had a nice turnout last Wednesday for the Baked Potato Bar with all the trimmings, including orange jello salad on the salad bar, and rice crispie treats and cranberry bread pudding for dessert.
Besides the regular Wednesday programs, things have been busy around the church this week: photos are being taken for the new church directory; the stewardship pledge drive is underway (don’t forget to fill out your pledge card and drop it in the box at church or mail it to the church office); the confirmation kids were off to the hockey game together on Wednesday; and our high school kids have been running about town putting out warm scarves and hats for those in need, knitted by our very own CIA group (Calvary in Action). If you haven’t been following the intrigue of the scarves on the downtown presidential statues, check out the story here from the Rapid City Journal Scarves on Statues. And then this happened Mayor reverses policy
And then there was this very nice note in the paper by Journal staffer, Seth Tupper, on November 12:
As I do every morning on my route to the office, I walked past the statue of Dwight Eisenhower this morning on the northwest corner of the intersection of Fifth and St. Joseph streets in downtown Rapid City. The statue is part of the City of Presidents, a permanent installation of life-size bronze sculptures.
Today, there was something different about old Ike. He was quite a bit more fashionable than usual, with a soft, feminine-looking white scarf draped around his neck. It was an odd and funny look for the old general, whose sculpture depicts him in his military uniform.
When I got close to the statue, I noticed a note attached to the scarf. Here’s what it said:
… I was a stranger and you WELCOMED me, I was naked and you gave me CLOTHING. -Matthew 25: 35-36
If you are in NEED of this item, it is yours.
God Bless You!
Calvary in Action & CLC High School Youth
Calvary Lutheran Church, 5311 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD
I glanced up the street and saw other statues with more scarves, and some with stocking caps and ear warmers.
As a reporter, I’m as cynical as they come, but this pure expression of Christian charity warmed my heart on a chilly fall morning. There are many homeless people who frequent the downtown area, and it was great to see a group simply giving to those in need with no strings attached — other than the one used to affix the nice note.
Next Wednesday, November 11th, is the Veteran’s Day holiday. Since there is no school, there will also be no Wednesday activities or dinner at Calvary Lutheran Church. See you the following week!
Here are a few photos from last night. We had an attendance of 430 for dinner, celebrated the Lord’s Prayer milestone with our 2nd graders and their families, and enjoyed special music from our 3rd-5th graders during worship. A special shout out to the confirmation group who volunteered their time to serve us dinner and scrape our dirty dishes. We appreciate all the help we get from the young people of our congregation and we love to see their smiling faces!
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEAL
Calvary Lutheran Church
November 18, 2015
Dinner is served from 4:45 – 6:15 pm
All members and visitors are welcome to join us for dinner and worship.
Worship service begins at 6:30 in the sanctuary
Suggested Dinner Donation: $5 for 12 and over, $3 under 12
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEAL
Calvary Lutheran Church
November 4, 2015
Dinner is served from 4:45 – 6:15 pm
All members and visitors are welcome to join us for dinner and worship.
Worship service begins at 6:30 in the sanctuary.
Suggested Dinner Donation: $5 for 12 and over, $3 under 12
We’ve had great attendance at the Wednesday meals so far this year with over 500 each week. If you’d like to volunteer in the kitchen or dining room for as little as one week or more, please contact the church office and ask for Karla to get signed up or to get more information.
CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEAL
OCTOBER 21, 2015
Suggested Donation $5 per person, $3 for children (under 12)
All Members and Visitors are Welcome
SERVING FROM 4:45 – 6:15 PM
JOIN US FOR WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY FROM 6:30 TO 7:00PM
This week our special guest for music and the message during worship is Rachel Kurtz, followed by a concert by Rachel Kurtz and her band. For more information click here
Lasagna
Green Beans
Salad Bar
Garlic Toast
Carrot Cake
Please note that next week there will be no regular classes, dinner or worship service. Instead, you’re invited with your little trick or treaters to join us for TRUNK OR TREAT NIGHT from 6-7pm. Walking Tacos will be offered for $4
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEAL
Calvary Lutheran Church
September 30, 2015
4:45 – 6:15 pm
All members and visitors welcome to join us for dinner and worship.
Worship service begins at 6:30
Suggested Dinner Donation: $5 for 12 and over, $3 under 12
Spaghetti or Rotini
Marinara Sauce/Meatballs
Alfredo Sauce/Chicken
Salad Bar
Garlic Bread Stix
Cupcakes
Last week we had about 525 for a dinner of pulled pork, beans, salads and a rhubarb dessert. 
Volunteer to work in the kitchen or serve in the dining room. Call the church office or email Karla at kjkoolit@yahoo.com to sign up. No experience necessary!
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEAL
Calvary Lutheran Church
September 23, 2015
4:45 – 6:15 pm
All members and visitors are welcome to join us for dinner and worship.
Worship service begins at 6:30
Suggested Dinner Donation: $5 for 12 and over, $3 under 12
Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches
Salad Bar with Potato Salad and Coleslaw
Baked Beans
Rhubarb Dessert
What great weather and a big turnout for our first Wednesday back at church for education classes and supper. We had just over 500 who came out for a cookout meal of hamburgers and hotdogs, watermelon, salads, and lots of homemade cookies. The worship service at 6:30 was lively with music, puppets and especially with a huge group of Kindergartners and their families who celebrated a Milestone Blessing of the Backpacks. Many people were overheard exclaiming how happy they are to have Wednesday nights at church again! It’s great to be back!
Check out the newly revised Calvary Lutheran Church website. It’s more up to date and user friendly than ever before: Calvary Rapid City
Hello…my name is Karla Mitzel. I am your new Hospitality Coordinator.
This is an exciting new venture in my life. Food, family & friends have always been important to me. My dream has been to own my own restaurant, so I’m thinking this is a far better choice!!
I’m looking forward to all adventure & challenges that are coming my way!!
Please feel free to ask questions or offer suggestions.
Let the adventure begin!!
To contact Karla to volunteer for cooking on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, you can email her karla@calvaryrapidcity.org or call the church office for her at 605-342-9043.
The first menu of the new year will be burgers and hot dogs on the grill. If you’d like to help run the grill, please let Karla know.
END of SUMMER COOKOUT
Calvary Lutheran Church
September 16, 2015
4:45 – 6:15 pm
All members and visitors are welcome to join us for dinner and worship.
Worship service begins at 6:30
Suggested Dinner Donation: $5 for 12 and over, $3 under 12
Hamburgers/Hot Dogs
Potato Salad
Salad Bar and Fresh Fruit
Assorted Homemade Cookies
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on 11/21/2015