http://www.calvaryunited.com/blog.aspx?site_id=10121&blog_id=23378 The weekly message. Click on the Audio/Video link below the message summary. EN-US Copyright &#xA9; 2012 Calvary United Church St. Jacobs http://www.triplePixel.com Thu, 17 May 2012 21:00:00 GMT http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/thumbnails/23378-thumbnail.jpghttp://www.calvaryunited.com/blog.aspx?site_id=10121&amp;blog_id=23378 The weekly message from Calvary United Church St. Jacobs The weekly message. Click on the Audio/Video link below the message summary. no http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=300802http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=300802 Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT Drew brings us this weeks message, and Jay Strauss wraps things up... (resoundingly!)<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/May13%202012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Drew brings us this weeks message, and Jay Strauss wraps things up... (resoundingly!) http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=300415http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=300415 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT Drew and Marianne bring us a new message series on the book of Ephesians. <br /> Also, special highlight, kids story telling by Jay Strauss!<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/May%206%202012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Drew and Marianne bring us a new message series on the book of Ephesians. Also, special highlight, kids story telling by Jay Strauss! http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=300414http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=300414 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT Today we have our layt ministry in charge, as both Marianne and Drew were away preaching, and Dave Small, our music director is on holidays. Rev Willie Van Argon brought us a message today on "Following the Shepherd- Listening to His voice"<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/April%2029-2012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Today we have our layt ministry in charge, as both Marianne and Drew were away preaching, and Dave Small, our music director is on holidays. Rev Willie Van Argon brought us a message today on "Following the Shepherd- Listening to His voice" http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=298129http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=298129 Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/April%2022%202012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=297660http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=297660 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT This weeks message starts with Betty Wolfe's rendition of John 20 followed by Marianne and Drews message.<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/April%2015%202012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> This weeks message starts with Betty Wolfe's rendition of John 20 followed by Marianne and Drews message. http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=296587http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=296587 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT From April&nbsp;15 2012, a word for word monologue of John 20 played out on stage by Betty Wolfe.<br /> Enjoy!<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/BettytWolfe_John20.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> From April 15 2012, a word for word monologue of John 20 played out on stage by Betty Wolfe. Enjoy! http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=296507http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=296507 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/April%208%202012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=294174http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=294174 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT God Choses to love us. Love Never Gives Up, God Continues to love us.<br /> Sharon Mckay shares about her friend Ruth Bauman, a lady who has modeled love never giving up.<br /> Carol Robinson shares her experience with sharing love and love that can drain us.<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Mar%2025%202012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> God Choses to love us. Love Never Gives Up, God Continues to love us. Sharon Mckay shares about her friend Ruth Bauman, a lady who has modeled love never giving up. Carol Robinson shares her experience with sharing love and love that can drain us. http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=294150http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=294150 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:00:00 GMT This weeks Loves Dares<br /> <br /> Read Isah 6:1 and do one or two of:<br /> <br /> -Write a letter to encourage a captive or somone in prison.<br /> -Make a donation to the Bob Rumball foundation to the deaf.<br /> -Read about and pray for a nation whose people are oppresed<br /> -Set aside and hour to worship and enjoy god in a way that helps you<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/April%201%202012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> This weeks Loves Dares Read Isah 6:1 and do one or two of: -Write a letter to encourage a captive or somone in prison. -Make a donation to the Bob Rumball foundation to the deaf. -Read about and pray for a nation whose people are oppresed -Set aside and hour to worship and enjoy god in a way that helps you http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=293258http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=293258 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT <p>&nbsp;</p> <b> <p>Love Challenge #4: Builds others Up </p> </b> <p>Together with two or three people, talk about a way to build up/empower someone else and <b>DO IT</b>. Maybe it's writing an encouraging letter, Maybe it's supporting a start-up business through microloans (KIVA or EOC), or maybe it's getting involved in a ministry at Calvary or in the community. <br /> <br /> </p><div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Mar%2018-2012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Love Challenge #4: Builds others Up Together with two or three people, talk about a way to build up/empower someone else and DO IT . Maybe it's writing an encouraging letter, Maybe it's supporting a start-up business through microloans (KIVA or EOC), or maybe it's getting involved in a ministry at Calvary or in the community. http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=291489http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=291489 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:00:00 GMT <span style="font-size: 16px;">Dedicated to the Lord today were; </span> <pre><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;">Abigail Katrina Martin - daughter of Jason and Katie Martin <br />Clara Clancy Wiles - daughter of Andrew and Meg Wiles<br /><br />Here is the audio from these two dedications. Enjoy!<br /></span></pre><div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Dedication-Mar%2004-2012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Dedicated to the Lord today were; Abigail Katrina Martin - daughter of Jason and Katie Martin Clara Clancy Wiles - daughter of Andrew and Meg Wiles Here is the audio from these two dedications. Enjoy! http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=291341http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=291341 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT <p>&nbsp;<strong>THIS WEEK&rsquo;S LOVE DARE! </strong></p> <p>Do an act of love this week that is completely anonymous. Something that no one will ever know you did! </p> Challenge<br /> To celebrate God's love in our community. Come up with an idea or thought to share with our church family<br /> A project that <em>everyone</em> can take part in. Submit your idea to the office<br /> <br /> Some take-aways from Marianne's talk this week. <br /> <br /> Take part in everyone's success without jealousy.<br /> Serve someone else without thinking of my own needs.<br /> Celebrate the light that God put into other's lives.<br /> Do something this week without feeling the need for applause or recognition.<br /> Make my heart soft and my eyes open, open to the voices around me.<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Mar%2011%202012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> THIS WEEK’S LOVE DARE! Do an act of love this week that is completely anonymous. Something that no one will ever know you did! Challenge To celebrate God's love in our community. Come up with an idea or thought to share with our church family A project that everyone can take part in. Submit your idea to the office Some take-aways from Marianne's talk this week. Take part in everyone's success without jealousy. Serve someone else without thinking of my own needs. Celebrate the light that God put into other's lives. Do something this week without feeling the need for applause or recognition. Make my heart soft and my eyes open, open to the voices around me. http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=289408http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=289408 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT <p ><b></p> <p>I WOULD LIKE TO ISSUE 2 LOVE DARES </p> <p >1. Invite another family to join us on March 21. This does not have to be a family from the congregation. Make them your special guest for the evening. Personally invite them and be their host. </p> <p></b></p> <p>2. What can we do as a group to show love. Is there a group project that we could do? Bring your thoughts to our next get together <br /> <br /> Also this week, we prayed over our group headed to the YUGO home build project in Ensenada, Mexico. They will be building a home for a family during March break. Keep them in your prayers over the next week!</p><div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Mar%2004-2012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> I WOULD LIKE TO ISSUE 2 LOVE DARES 1. Invite another family to join us on March 21. This does not have to be a family from the congregation. Make them your special guest for the evening. Personally invite them and be their host. 2. What can we do as a group to show love. Is there a group project that we could do? Bring your thoughts to our next get together Also this week, we prayed over our group headed to the YUGO home build project in Ensenada, Mexico. They will be building a home for a family during March break. Keep them in your prayers over the next week! http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=288743http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=288743 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Here is the audio from the recent baptism into Gods family of Payton Christina-Marie Merchant.<br /> Enjoy!<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Baptism-Feb%2026-2012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Here is the audio from the recent baptism into Gods family of Payton Christina-Marie Merchant. Enjoy! http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=288739http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=288739 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:00:00 GMT Marianne helps us to discover our "Love Tank" with help from Corinthians 13.<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Feb%2026-2012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Marianne helps us to discover our "Love Tank" with help from Corinthians 13. http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=287751http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=287751 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT As we enter the Lenten Season, Drew brings us this message, and encourages us to join a Lenten Small Group. As well, Donna McHardy shares some of her experiences as part of the Prayer Ministry Team.<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Feb%2019-2012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> As we enter the Lenten Season, Drew brings us this message, and encourages us to join a Lenten Small Group. As well, Donna McHardy shares some of her experiences as part of the Prayer Ministry Team. http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=286267http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=286267 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Feb%2012-2012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=285652http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=285652 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT Todays message included a sketch. I've included it here in the hopes it would help convey Mariannes message.&nbsp; It seems to work without any visual assistance, except maybe the part about teens communicating with two thumbs... a reference to BB's and texting obviously.<br /> Enjoy.<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Feb%2005-2012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Todays message included a sketch. I've included it here in the hopes it would help convey Mariannes message. It seems to work without any visual assistance, except maybe the part about teens communicating with two thumbs... a reference to BB's and texting obviously. Enjoy. http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=284627http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=284627 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT Who God Is. What's in a name<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/jan%2022-2012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Who God Is. What's in a name http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=284501http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=284501 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT Discovering Jesus<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Jan%2029-2012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Discovering Jesus http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=283337http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=283337 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:00:00 GMT Drew wraps up the Christmas Conspiracy Series. Kelly Beitz shares how her Christmas is playing out in regards to the Christmas Conspiracy<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Dec%2018,%202011.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Drew wraps up the Christmas Conspiracy Series. Kelly Beitz shares how her Christmas is playing out in regards to the Christmas Conspiracy http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=283327http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=283327 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:00:00 GMT <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Jan%201,%202012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=282801http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=282801 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Jan%2015%202012.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=272164http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=272164 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT Some sharing of faith stories and connecting with Jesus this week.<br /> Cassandra Tuffnail shares here stories from 'Acquire the Fire' and 'Pitch and Praise'<br /> Also, Carol Robinson shares how she came to find intimate relationships with Christ during her youth,<br /> and Marianne wraps it all together and rounds it up.<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Oct%2023-2011.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Some sharing of faith stories and connecting with Jesus this week. Cassandra Tuffnail shares here stories from 'Acquire the Fire' and 'Pitch and Praise' Also, Carol Robinson shares how she came to find intimate relationships with Christ during her youth, and Marianne wraps it all together and rounds it up. http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=269020http://www.calvaryunited.com/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10121&entry_id=269020 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT A couple of special guests this week sharing. Rev George Sims offers up his blessings received&nbsp;on this his 92 birthday, and Rhonda Elgersma who works with EOC and YUGO shares some of her stories as well.<div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.calvaryunited.com/Content/10121/enclosures/Oct%2016-2011_Low.mp3"><img src="http://www.calvaryunited.com/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> A couple of special guests this week sharing. Rev George Sims offers up his blessings received on this his 92 birthday, and Rhonda Elgersma who works with EOC and YUGO shares some of her stories as well.