~The MCLC POINTer

Mount Calvary

Lutheran Church

908 W. Oak Street

Greenville MI 48838

616-754-4886

Son Day Worship – 9:30am Bible Hour for All Ages – 11:00am

Home Page: www.mclc908.org

Email: mclc908@sbcglobal.net

Facebook: http://facebook.com/mclc908

Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey Wilhelm

pastor@mclc908.org

Ministers: All Members of Mount Calvary

Office Administrator: Jeanette Watts

Office Hours: Tue. thru Fri. 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Business Administrator: Suzanne Krogman

Slkrogman38@gmail.com

Office Hours: By Appointment

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

August 02, 2020

The Mission of Mount Calvary Lutheran, Greenville, is to POINT the Way:

P roclaiming Christ

O ffering Hope

I nspiring Service

N urturing All

T eaching God’s Word

MOUNT CALVARY WELCOMES all members and guests

today as we worship, share and learn together, in-person

and online. It is a joy to meet together and be fed with the

Bread of Life! God’s peace be with you, friend in Christ!

PLEASE LET US KNOW of your online participation by

sending an email to mclc908@sbcglobal.net.

HOLY COMMUNION will be served in a

walk-through manner at this time. If desired,

you may kneel/stand at the altar railing for

personal meditation after receiving the bread and wine.

Your participation indicates a common union we share, as

a part of the body of Christ, in understanding the benefits

that Christ has promised through this sacrament. When

you commune, you are confessing as a baptized Christian

who has been properly instructed that:

+++ I believe that I am a sinner and need God’s grace for

the forgiveness of my sinfulness.

+++ I believe that Jesus Christ is my only Lord and Savior

from all sin, Satan and death.

+++ I believe that in Holy Communion I receive the Real

Presence, that is, the true Body and Blood of Jesus

Christ, given and shed for me for the strengthening of my

faith and forgiveness of my sin.

+++ I resolve to dedicate my life to the service of my Lord

in His Body, the Church, by regular group worship and

Bible study, sacrificial giving and thankful living.

NOTE individual cups only will be used at this time.

We ask that first-time guests talk to the Pastor or an

Elder before communing.

For those who are sensitive to alcohol, you may use the clear cups in the center of the wine tray.

If you would like to honor our Lord at the altar with flowers for any occasion, event, or for the glory of God, please contact Janet Kinyon or the church office.

HIS LOVE – OUR RESPONSE

07-26-20

Worship Attendance: 63 (Estimated Online and In-Person) Average Weekly Attendance: 88

SERVING IN OUR LORD’S HOUSE TODAY

Thank you for serving!

ELDER ~ T. Tichelaar

GREETERS ~ EVERYONE

LAY READER ~ M. Tichelaar

MUSIC LEADER ~ D. Veitengruber

A/V & ACOLYTE F. Schmidt, J. Watts

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ~ Children’s Message

ALTAR ~ L. Kreft, B. Kreft

COUNTERS ~ H. Kreft, J. Watts

FELLOWSHIP ~ N. George, OPEN

Every member is invited to serve!

Everyone is encouraged to be a greeter (and wear a face covering at this time).

THIS WEEK AT MOUNT CALVARY

TODAY 9:30a Worship (in-person & online)

Tuesday – Remember to VOTE!

FELLOWSHIP after Worship – We are resuming Fellowship with limited refreshments after worship, led by the Christian Growth Ministry Team. Drinks will be individually served from one window of the kitchen, and

individually packaged or plated food/snacks will be served from the other window. There will be tables set up in the Fellowship Hall for people to place their drinks & snacks (trying to prevent spills), and to assist in maintaining social distancing. Weather permitting, people may socialize outside as well. Again, participation is entirely voluntary, and we welcome a growing number of service-minded volunteers. We’re trying to keep everything simple, while encouraging everyone to resume getting involved in serving.

Please use this link to sign up for our Ministry Servant schedule. This is a convenient way to sign up and volunteer for serving in ministry to our Lord and family of faith. There are 8 areas of volunteer service – A/V Assistant (Acolyte); Children’s Ministry; Coffee Hour/Fellowship; Counters;

Elders; Greeters/Ushers; Lay Reader; Music Leader. For those who do not have a computer and wish to serve, please contact the church office and we will be glad to sign you up.

MOVING FORWARD WITH A NEW NORMAL …

Our goal as a church & childcare is to maintain a low-

risk environment and encourage good social distancing

practices. In other words, our faithful response is to

continue being the church and not abandon our calling

to be people of great faith and hope, by the grace of God.

Mount Calvary will abide by current recommendations &

guidelines for sanitizing and “risk-based” social

distancing. We are always open for ministry, even when

“deployed.” You can contact us by email and phone.

You’re invited to join us for worship online or in-person,

depending on your situation. Worship online with

“Mount Calvary Live” at www.mclc908.org, and feel free

to subscribe to our YouTube channel at:

https://myoutube.com/channel/UC0eKDw5rb7VpPDmLxnx4_1w.

“Zoom” is also available for small group gatherings.

Let us know how we, the church, can help in any way during this time of uncertainty and ongoing spiritual warfare. Trusting in God’s promises, we know the best is yet to come! <>< Pastor Jeff HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO: Mon, Aug 3 ~ Brittney Carskadon Thu, Aug 6 ~ Brian Hyatt & Bill Schmidt Fri, Aug 7 ~ Lori Gantz BAPTISMAL BIRTHDAY’S THIS WEEK: TODAY ~ Judy Roodvoets Mon, Aug 3 ~ Logan Gertz HAPPY ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEK TO: Thu, Aug 6 ~ Roland & Pam Demorest Jr. (#32) ~ Doug & Chris Nanzer (#32)

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2020

Thank you for serving! ELDER ~ OPEN GREETERS ~ EVERYONE

LAY READER ~ R. Sandtveit MUSIC LEADER ~ A. Sandtveit A/V & ACOLYTE ~ F. Schmidt, OPEN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ~ Children’s Message ALTAR ~ H. Harms, P. Eads COUNTERS ~ R. Sandtveit, J. Gager FELLOWSHIP ~ OPEN (2 needed) FREE COVID19 TESTING: Available to the community free-of-charge Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Baldwin Heights Elementary School 821 W. Oak St. in Greenville between the hours of 3:00p – 7:00p.

Available for anyone over the age of 18 who wants a test, even if you have no symptoms.

No appointment is needed.

No pre-screening is needed.

No doctor’s order is needed.

Please bring a form of ID (state or country issued ID or paperwork with your name and address (bill, mail or paystub).

Please bring your insurance card(s).

This is a drive-through clinic. Everyone will stay in their cars.

Antibody testing will not be available

People with high-risk jobs are encouraged to attend.

THANK YOU: I would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, meals provided, phone calls and for help getting to doctor appointments. Your thoughtfulness has been greatly appreciated. ~ Janet Kinyon

CHRISTIAN GROWTH MINISTRY TEAM

The new banner hanging in the church Sanctuary was made for the Banner Procession at the LWML Michigan District Convention July 2020, which was to be held in Gaylord, Michigan. Due to COVID19, the convention was held virtually on Saturday, July 11, 2020. There were 9 ladies from the Rapid Waters Zone that came to Mount Calvary to view and participate in the convention via YouTube. The banner was made by Sandy Boutell of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Belding following the theme of the convention, “They saw the Lord”. The banner will be given to Camp Concordia after the Fall Rally of the Rapid Waters Zone LWML. (More details to follow!)

Thank you so much for your recent donation of $150 to Have Mercy. We as a community, nation and world are in unchartered waters. Have Mercy is adjusting each day,

praying for the wisdom to do our best and are thankful in our hearts to those who have supported us. Stay current on what Have Mercy is doing by checking out havemercymi.org, our FACEBOOK page, or sign up for our monthly newsletter by emailing development@havemercymi.org. Thank you for your contribution of $300 to the Michigan District, LCMS. Your gift was received on Monday, June 15, 2020 and was designated in support of the Mid-Michigan Flooding efforts. Your offering certainly demonstrates Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 12:26 and following – “If one part (of the body) suffers, every part suffers with it…Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is part of it.” We praise God for your generosity and willingness to reach out with Christ’s love to those who are affected by this water crisis. Please know that many lives will be touched through your faith-filled gift.

Mount Calvary Youth Group

Please return surveys no later than August 16, 2020. All who return their survey

by that date will receive their choice of full size candy bar!! We are eager

for your input! Holly is happy to hear all thoughts and ideas.

Sharing God’s love with our future leaders is an honor! There are a lot of great

ideas and options available to us and it’s exciting to get this opportunity. If you

would like to join us as we forge a new season of Mount Calvary Youth Group,

please contact Holly. We can always use more adult sharers, as well.

Holly’s contact is dyfm_holly@mclc908.org or 616-754-4886.

TO MASK OR NOT TO MASK?

Following the most recent Michigan Executive Order, EO 2020-147, the Michigan District is

offering recommendations regarding the wearing of facial masks in public worship to guide

pastors and congregations of the Michigan District, LCMS. Affirmations and guidance are

offered in response to questions received by our Michigan District staff and leaders. Wearing

a face mask is not an issue of doctrine or practice. However, we do believe it is an issue of

public witness and Christian concern for our neighbor.

Please note: The document is not intended to direct our Lutheran Day Schools and Early

Childhood Learning Centers as such ministries have very unique concerns to engage as the

weeks pass and lead toward the school year's opening sessions. Download document here >

(Mount Calvary strongly encourages wearing a mask, just as you would in a restaurant.)

Here We Ride 2020 … Saturday – Sunday, August 1-2.

WHAT IS HERE WE RIDE? Here We Ride is a FREE

bike-riding event that will be held on Saturday

and/or Sunday, August 1-2, 2020, to complement

and celebrate the efforts of "The Reformation 500"

exercise portion of the Here We Stand campaign.

Starting and finishing at your home, you and your

family are encouraged to ride the distance you

choose in your neighborhood or on local trails. For more information and to

register, visit herewestand.michigandistrict.org/hereweride.

“Mount Calvary Childcare Chatter”

The Mount Calvary childcare is a busy and active place to be! The students especially enjoy bike day. During the month of August bike day is on Thursday. If you venture into our parking lot on Thursdays this month, you will see colorful cones set up to provide a safe area for the children to ride their bikes. God has blessed us with wonderful weather on bike day and the kids have had a blast.

Pastor Jeff and Miss Holly have been taking the children on a journey to Mongolia during Bible time. “Go Mongolia” is a VBS program offered by Gospel Adventures through Lutheran Hour Ministries. Each week we learn a bit about Mongolia and how God’s love extends to the people in that distant land. The kids are learning how the people of Mongolia live. This week we learned about Mongolia’s major celebration called “Naadam.” The students enjoyed watching the physically competitive events displayed during the celebration. During Naadam, the residents compete in wrestling, archery on horseback, and horseracing. Did you know that Mongolia is home to the world’s longest horserace? After we watched the video of these various events, the children got a chance to try their hand at a modified version of the Naadam events. We had a center for thumb wrestling, the horse races were done with a magnet pulling a paperclip across a poster board and the archery was flinging a rubber band at a target. We had a lot of fun with our modified Naadam celebration. We then talked about how God gave the participants the skills and abilities that they needed to participate in the celebration.

Last week we learned how the Mongolians have eagles as their pets. These are not pets as we think of pets. The eagles are working pets. They train the eagles to hunt for the family. The eagles soar above the land and can find small prey for the family. Once the eagle finds the prey, they attack it and hold it for the family member to come and get for their family’s meal. The nomadic Mongolians aren’t close to town to take a trip to the store, so they rely on their surroundings for their food. They rely on God’s provision for their existence.

Throughout the entire 5 weeks of VBS time, we have been talking about God Sightings. Each week we begin our time talking about where we have seen God Sightings. Last week we asked the children how could God use them to be a God Sighting? This week, a student came back saying that she had been a God Sighting when they helped mom with dishes, another said she cleaned up her room, and another said that he was a God Sighting to a friend that was sad because he asked the sad friend to play with him. It’s been great to see them start looking for God in their surroundings. Where do you see God in your days? How can you be a God Sighting to someone else?

Please consider being part of the Mount Calvary LIFE TEAM. A Life Team is a Gospel-motivated group

of church members that communicates and shares the abundant love of Christ, in life issues within the

church, and outward into the community. Members are equipped through specialized training to be a

relational conduit of expertise and practical resources pertaining to the multifaceted aspects of life ministry.

These teams are designed to help the pastor with what otherwise might be an overwhelming task. Life

Teams are unified, trusted teams that the pastor can utilize to provide life-issue expertise, consistent

initiatives, and access to the dedicated resources. A Life Team will also help the pastor engage and inform

the congregation from the pulpit, through Sunday school, and through youth and adult education about the

importance of protecting the sanctity of human life at all stages.

Bible Study is necessary to keep our faith strong and growing. To get involved with one of our small group bible studies, contact Annette Sandtveit or Carrie Daenzer. Small Groups are encouraged to consider using “Zoom” for online bible study fellowship, as necessary. Now is a great time to get connected to RightNow Media for family-friendly video-led bible studies, devotions, and children's specials. Sign up TODAY at: https://accounts.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/MCLC

ALPHA CENTER FUNDRAISER: Alpha Family Services of Greenville will be holding a golf fundraiser called 2020 PAR-TEE on Saturday, September 12, 2020, located at THE LINKS AT BOWEN LAKE. Includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, buffet dinner and lots of fun with friends. 9AM shotgun start, cost is $75 per person - $290 per team of 4. Form your team and register today at alphafamilyservices.org.

2020 MARRIAGE NIGHT AT MOUNT CALVARY

Saturday, September 12, will be a special evening to celebrate God’s gift of marriage. Join thousands of couples and individuals in churches around the country for a special simulcast experience. Laugh and learn with your spouse and others as you hear from marriage experts and discover how to honor God

in your marriage. Mount Calvary is serving as a local host site for 2020 Marriage Night, in connection with RightNow Media. The simulcast event will begin at 7:00 pm, featuring Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott, comedian Michael Jr., Conway & Jada Edwards, and Matt & Lauren Chandler. Register today at www.marriagenight.org for only $15/person. Those attending in person will receive an Applebee’s gift card!

SHORT TERM PRAYER REQUESTS & UPDATES: ~ For all those dealing with communicable diseases. ~ For all first responders and medical personnel lovingly serving all patients ill with COVID19. ~ For George Thompson (Julyn Harris’ Uncle), undergoing testing. FOR THOSE WE HAVE PRAYED FOR IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS: ~ Alan Williams, recovering from stroke and surgery; Janet Kinyon recovering from back surgery; Pastor

Jason Dillingham (Table Faith Community, Greenville), recovering from respiratory infection (non-COVID). ~ For families, marriages and all Christian relationships, that the selfless love of Jesus is our goal, and God’s people submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. (Eph 5:21). ~ For those looking for suitable & fulfilling employment, and just payment for their labor. ~ For those who are in need of suitable housing for themselves and their families. ~ For those in the Military and their Families: Jessie Waldron, grandson of Janet Kinyon; Capt. Chelsea Prahl-Kim & Capt. Eric Kim (Ft Bragg, NC); Jacob Siefert (S. Korea, USAF); Sgt. Patrick Robinson, grandson of Jerry & Marje Robinson (Quantico, VA); Tyler Aniszko (US Army);

Zachary Watts (US Navy). ~ For our Missionaries and families (see bulletin board): The Heiney Family (Global Lutheran

Outreach-Guinea); Dan & Teresa Janzen (South Sudan). ~ For the caregivers of family and friends who have long term medical and emotional needs. ~ For cancer and other chronically ill patients: ~ Hadlee Deines, (granddaughter of Harold and Barb

Deines), (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia); Loretta (Lori) Schmidt, Frank’s sister-in-law (Form of

Leukemia); Barb Deines; Henry Kreft; Julie Johnson; Helayne Tichelaar, sister-in-law of Tim

Tichelaar; Beverly Christiansen (M.S.) and Marilyn Oswald (Parkinson’s), sister of Sharon Swindell;

Roxanne Chesebro, stepmother of Dan Chesebro; Jan, Sunny Chesebro’s aunt (Breast Cancer);

George Edgar, Amy Miller’s uncle (Prostate Cancer); Jasmine Luce, friend of Diane Dunham (ALS);

Vera Wood, Porter’s neighbor; (Pancreatic Cancer); Reagan, (niece of Joyce Crandall), suffering from

low self-esteem and depression; Del Robinson, husband of Milly Naffziger-Robinson; (Pancreatic

Cancer); Little Leo, Patti Eads’ great grandson, (Hemophilia); Nehemiah Dykstra, son of Dean &

Michelle, (Brain Tumor); Bently Childs, former preschool student, (Evans Syndrome); Bonnie Evans,

Gloria Simmons’ Aunt (Metastatic Breast Cancer); Marilyn Rewa, Sunny Chesebro’s friend, (Lung

Cancer); Char Switzer, friend of Swindell’s, (Breast Cancer); Jim Anderson, friend of Swindell’s,

(Bladder Cancer); Cindy Doell, Helen Harms’ niece (Breast Cancer); Jim Ruehs, Jared’s uncle,

(Cancer Treatments); Lynda Jackson, (friend of Norma & Randy George), cancer treatments.

~ For members & friends with assisted living: Jerry McDonald (Veterans Home, GR); Aletha Ward (Metron); Allen and Joyce Siefert (Home); Wilma Guldner (Home); Ruth Herrick (Home); George Meyers (Home); Meta Hyatt, mother of Brian Hyatt; Marian Park (living with daughter in G.R.); Judi Brecht, mother of Wendi Philley, (Samaritas Senior Living G.R.); Harriet Larkin, former member.