Alpha at Calvary

85 Lakehill Road · PO Box 41 · Burnt Hills, New York 12027 · (518) 399-7230

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*Current Events at Calvary*
Calvary Clean-up	Tent Church	Music for Missions
Valley Cats Baseball	Study Groups	Ministry Opportunities
Prayer Requests	EYC Cans & Bottles	37th Annual Chicken Barbeque

Calvary Clean-up
	Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Show up at Calvary between 10 and 3 for painting, raking, cleaning and other projects to help beautify Calvary Church. Lunch will be provided. Return


Tent Church
	Tent Church runs on Sundays (10:15 am to Communion) from July 6 - August 4 for children 4th grade and under. Teachers needed - look for the sign-up in the Parish Hall. Return


Music for Missions
	A musical extravaganza to support Calvary's South American Mission Team on May 31 at 7:00 pm. A freewill offering will be taken. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Return






Prayer Requests - Christ the King Chapter
	Daughters of the King have implemented an intercessory network for Calvary Church. If you would like prayer for yourself or someone you know, fill out one of the blue cards in the back of the Church. The prayer request form can also be found on the back of the Pew Cards. For a month's time, the Daughters will pray for your request. Requests may be handed in at the Offertory, sent or called in to the office and may be renewed as many times as you wish. Return

Ministry Opportunities at Calvary
	Acolytes A great way for kids in grades 4-12 to become involved in the service. Practice/training sessions are the 2nd Saturday of each month, beginning 9/10/05, from 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Contact Deacon Peter Sweeney. Brotherhood of Saint Andrew A world wide ministry of men in the Episcopal Church. They are about personal spiritual growth, mutual ministry and Christian service. Contact Don Rohr. Calvary Cafe This is a way for us to socialize with our brothers and sisters and to welcome visitors. Duties include making coffee, providing food items, setting up and cleaning up the Parish Hall. Contact Beth Cerrone Choir The adult choir meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30. Contact Carol Hughey. Counters Count and deposit the collections about once every month or two. Contact Carol Furey. Daughters of the King A lifelong ministry pf prayer, service and personal evangelism for women. The Daughters meet the second Sunday of each month after the 10:15 service. Emergency Food Ministry Provides meals to parish members during times of need. Contact the Deanie McCarthy EYC The Episcopal Young Church for grades 6-12. They work on service projects, spiritual growth activities and just plain have fun. Meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month. Contack Jessica Hedrick Healing Team A group of people available for intercessory healing prayer during communion. Contact Carol Drummond. Lectors & LEMs Lectors read the scripture at the services, LEMs lead the prayers of the people and help administer communion. Contact Peter Sweeney. Prayer Shawl Ministry Knit or Crochet a Prayer Shawl. Call the office at 399-7230 for more information. Sunday School Teachers Help raise the children of Calvary in faith. Contact Pat Quackenbush Visiting Team Each team member is assigned one person or family to visit once a month. Members meet the first Monday of every month for direction and training. Contact Peter Sweeney. Return
Study Groups
	*SUNDAY* Sunday School: 9-10 am in the parish Hall Adult Forum: Lectionary Bible Study 9-10 am in the Fireside Room Teen Study Group Meets in homes on Sunday evening from 5:30 - 7:30. Dinner is served. Teens 13 - 19 are welcome as are their friends. "Thinking Theologically". Middle School Study Group Meets 6:00 - 7:30 in the Parish Hall on Sunday evenings. Topic is "I Am Not Ashamed". *WEDNESDAY* Wednesday Morning Adult Study Meets at 9:30 for Holy Eucharist and continues at 10:00. *THURSDAY* Starting September 20 in the Fireside Room at 11:30 am. The topic is "Disciple", into the word into the world. Bring a brown bag lunch. Please RSVP so there can be enough study materials available. Return
Calling All Bottles and Cans
	The EYC is collecting bottles and cans as an ongoing fundraiser. Bring your empty bottles and cans to the EYC barrel in the kitchen hallway to donate your deposit money to the EYC. Return


Valley Cats Baseball
	Friday, June 27 is Calvary Church Night at the Joe Bruno Stadium. Come watch the Valley Cats vs. the Oneonta Yankees The game starts at 7:00 pm followed by a fireworks display in the outfield. Cost is $10 per person with $2 going to support the Calvary Missions Fund. Call 399-7230 to sign up. Return
Chicken Barbeque
	Calvary's Annual Chicken Barbeque will be held on Saturday, May 31 from noon to 7:00 pm. Cost is $8.00/$7.00 seniors. Sign up today in the Narthex or call 399-7230. Return

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