News From Calvary

From the Pastor:
At our Annual Missions Breakfast, last Sunday, John Schiavone, the Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, came to speak with us about the broad range of ministries for the poor, which are conducted by that charitable organization. As I indicated, before the breakfast, it is rather strange to be having the Director of a, laity run, Catholic-affiliated agency coming to address a Baptist congregation, but as the morning progressed it became evident that I had an ulterior mission for having John come to our breakfast.
Over the last eight or nine months a number of religious leaders in the Baltimore County community have been discussing the issue of a Day Resource Center. As St. Vincent de Paul has been running Beans and Bread, a facility which meets much the same need in the Fells Point Community, it seemed natural to approach St. Vincent de Paul about directing the program we were considering. Their willingness to consider taking this on gave us reason to further pursue this idea.
Last April a committee began discussing possible sites for this Day Program. In June we spoke with the leaders of Calvary and Trinity Episcopal Church about using a building owned by Trinity, which currently houses the Prologue program and moving that program to Calvary's Church house. It was decided that this would not be feasible because of the limitations and committed uses of these buildings.
In August John approached me with the idea of replacing the Bridgebuilders Cabin and building a three story building which would mirror our Educational Building. The foot print of this building would be larger than that of the

Bridgebuilders Cabin and would be connected to the Educational Building with an elevator which would be useable by both buildings.
This new building would increase the potential for the existing Assistance Center of Towson Churches to minister by providing space for showers and clothes washing as well as making space for people to come and be off the streets. Here they would also be able to receive assistance for job counseling (from Community Assistance Network), physical & mental health needs could be met (Baltimore County Health & Mental Health Departments as well as Prologue), literacy and many more issues all could be addressed in this location. The needs of homeless people cannot be addressed from 7:00p.m.-7:00a.m. in a shelter where eating and sleeping are the greatest concern, and when the workers from most helping agencies are not at work. Through this center the religious communities of the County could assist other agencies in Baltimore County meet the needs of our neighbors.
Over the next month, what I would like you to do is to talk with each other and me about this idea. There will be information on the project posted in the Church. If you don't find the information you want, please speak with me. We are planning to have a vote about this project in our December 7th Congregational meeting.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday Evening Programs as usual
November 5th, 12th, 19th. There will be no programs November 26th due to Thanksgiving Holiday.

November 2rd Communion
6:00 p.m. DSI Youth Meeting

November 9th
Coffee Hour following Church Service.

November 10th
12 Noon – Annie Armstrong Circle. Meeting at the home of Elizabeth Amos,410-823-6822. Bring sheets for the White Cross project. Bring your Dove and a sandwich.

7:30 p.m. Needles & News at the home of Franceisca White, 410-663-2325.

November 16th
12 Noon Anne Judson Circle Meeting at Edenwald’s Garden Court for lunch followed by meeting. Visitors are welcome.

November 26th; we will not have any programs.

THANKSGIVING MORNING
at 10:00a.m. November 27. We will have our Thanksgiving Service at Calvary Baptist Church.

November 30th
Pick-up cakes for Our Daily Bread and return by Saturday.

BUDGET CONCERNS:
Every year at this time it seems we talk about budget concerns. Currently, we are $18,442 behind what we estimated we would receive in tithes and offerings. I put “we estimated” in bold because we did estimate and project what we would receive. What we need you to do is:
1. Check to see if you have given what you did pledge to the congregation, and if you have not and you are able to make a gift, please do this now.
2. Fill out a pledge card this month so our projection for next year will be less of an estimate.

From the Deacon of Church Building Maintenance
Would you please look over the enclosed Work Sheet and let if us know if you could work on one of our “Mini Work Day” projects? Our Social Room is much improved by Fred & Ann Ray’s, Melissa Hillman’s and Fred Weimert’s painting and “fix-up”, and also by the installation of the new windows. Much more needs to be done.

USHERS NEEDED
Calvary Church is reorganizing the Usher Committee under the leadership of Joe Bradley. If you would like to serve as an usher, please return the tear off to the Church.

Signed___________________Phone__________

Dear Friends & Members of Calvary:
I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your phone calls, cards and prayers during my recent illness. These are the kinds of gifts that have helped me through this, and I am indeed grateful.
Sincerely,
Charlie Field

Dear Friends & Members of Calvary:
Thank you again for your cards, your good wishes, and your prayers for me and my shoulder. The healing process is well under way now, and I am very appreciative of your kind thoughts.
Sincerely,
Frank Kaufmann