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Weve been waiting for you! I know that it sounds strange, but its true. We believe that every person who comes into the circle of this special fellowship was sent by God Himself. Its not by accident that we have the joy of encountering you. So, above all else, we want to express Christs love to you with genuine, heartfelt warmth. Were eager to know you, and were excited to share with you the marvelous ways God is working in our church, our home.
It wont take you long to discover that this is truly a family home, rich in the relationships that matter most. Growing together, we worship, we serve, we laugh, we cry, we learn, and we reach out to the world with life-changing truth. If youve been thinking, praying, searching and hoping for a place to belong, a home to go to, we say againWelcome Home!
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We are Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, a people called by the grace of God to faith in Jesus Christ, by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel. That Word of God that gives us new life with Him is at the center of our gathering, our worshipping and our serving. The Word that gathers us also sends us out into the world of people around us to proclaim Jesus Christ, Redeemer and Lord. In order to be more completely involved in fulfilling our Lords commission to Go and make disciples Mt. Calvary is an active member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
- We believe that the Bible is Gods true Word. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 20:31
- We believe in the Triune God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 8:4, Matthew 28:19
- We believe that Jesus Christ was both God and man. John 1:1-2,14, 1 Timothy 2:5
- We believe that God created all things, including us. Genesis 1, Psalm 33:6,9
- We believe that by nature, people are sinful. Psalm 51:5, Galatians 5:17, 1 Peter 5:8
- We believe that because of sin, we are all under the penalty of eternal death. Romans 6:23, Leviticus 26:18
- We believe that on our own, we cannot save ourselves. Romans 6:15-25, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:6
- We believe that Jesus lived, died, and rose from the dead that our sins may be forgiven. Galatians 4:4-5
- We believe that we will be resurrected to life after death, because of Jesus work. John 11:25-26, 1 Peter 1:3
- We believe that by the power of the Holy Spirit we are called to care for and serve others just as God cared for and served us. Galatians 5:13, John 14:15, Philippians 1:6
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15
Our Staff
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Church Secretaries (left to right) Emily Gardyasz, JoAnn Pulse
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How To Find Us

We are located on Hwy. 92 just under 2 miles east of the Hwy 65/69 intersection and directly across from Pickard Park.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 174
2214 E. Second Ave
Indianola, Iowa 50125
The City of Indianola is only 12 miles south of Des Moines. Founded in 1845, Indianola today is an exciting blend of growing neighborhoods, great schools and nationally known institutions. The Des Moines Metro Opera and the National Balloon Classic call Indianola home. Simpson College, a four-year liberal arts institution that has taught students such as George Washington Carver, and the National Balloon Museum are also in town. You may get to town by following the Highway 65 bypass south from I-80, or by exiting on Hwy 92 east from I-35. Mt. Calvary is proud to serve the people of Indianola, Iowa.
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We offer two different services with two different formats every Sunday:
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8:00am
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Living Heritage
A service celebrating the traditional elements of the Lutheran Liturgy for those with an appreciation of our rich, Christian heritage.
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Sunday School, Youth and Adult Bible Classes
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Living Today
A service along less traditional lines with more modern music. The same saving truth presented in a style for today.
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Wednesday Worship
These services are held for the weeks before Christmas (Advent) and Easter (Lent).
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Children are welcomed and cherished at Mt. Calvary. Families may sit wherever they feel comfortable. That may mean certain parts of the worship service feature the background noise of shuffling feet and tiny voices, but we celebrate them as models of faith to which our Savior pointed us.
Coffee, Rolls, and Conversation are available immediately following worship on most Sundays in the fellowship area. All are invited for something to drink and to visit with one another. This is a great time to meet some of our family here at Mt. Calvary.
Daily Devotion
click here for todays devotion
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News
Announcements
CALVARY'S CURRENT FOR THE WEEK of 8/17/08
(Lawn Mowing - Bernie Holst)
TUESDAY: 6:30 Council Meeting
FRIDAY: PASTOR'S DAY OFF
NEXT SUNDAY: 8:00 Worship
10:30 Worship
12:00 - 3:00 Fellowship Hall (Glasgow's)
NEW USE OF THE SCREEN IN CHURCH: The Board of Elders at their last
meeting approved a Church Council request to allow the use of the screen to project announcements before and following the 8 am early service. Announcements will be shown during preservice music and again during dismissal. The Council requested the action to improve communication of information and activities to our membership. It was noted that "Communication is the transmission of understanding."
NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES: The church has new email addresses. Please note
these changes for your future use. Our main address will go directly to
the church office and you can use it for bulletin or newsletter
announcements, etc. It will be checked by our office secretaries on a
regular basis. Other addresses will go directly to Pastor or the
Preschool director. Please feel free to contact us through email.
Church office for questions or requests to JoAnn or Emily mtcalvary@hughes.net
Pastor Hayden for direct communication revhayden@hughes.net
Calvary's Kids Preschool for Linda Hayden calvaryskids@hughes.net
NEEDED: Sunday School and Wednesdays night LIFE class teachers.
If you are willing to serve or have any questions talk to Pastor Hayden
or Becky Sponsler.
FELLOWSHIP DINNERS: It is now time to sign-up again! This is a great
way to enjoy an evening (or afternoon) of good food and fellowship while
developing friendships and getting to know other members of Mount
Calvary. Like last year we will be skipping the month of December. By
signing up you agree to participate in four monthly dinners during the
months of October, November, January, and February. Volunteers will be
needed to host a meal in their home for a total of eight adults, although
you do not have to be a host to sign up. The hosts for each month will
determine dates and times for the monthly dinners to be held in their
homes. Remember, there is no particular agenda for the dinners, simply a
time to enjoy one another's company and get to know your brothers and
sisters in Christ. Adults of all ages are welcome to sign up. A sign-up
sheet is located on the table in the Fellowship Hall. If you have questions
call Jennie or Rick Dawson (home phone 961-3916). Sign up deadline
will be September 14th so the schedule can be out by the end of September.
CHECK THE TABLE in the back of the church under thr Preschool bulletin board
for some dishes that were left here and some lost and found items. A few of the
items to be claimed are glasses, a child's hoodie, as well as an electric fry pan lid.If any of these belong to you please take them home. If not claimed in the next
few weeks they will be donated to Helping Hand. Thank You.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER: As New Testament Christians, we live under grace in
response to the love Jesus has shown us by His sacrifice for our sins. We
are no longer bound by the legalism of the Law. Christ, because His love
for us, fulfilled the Law on our behalf (Romans 13:10). Through Him, we
are enabled to be faithful to His command to love one another as He has
loved us (John 13:34). Just as Jesus spared nothing as He demonstrated
and continues to demonstrate His love for us, let us be generous and
open-handed in showing love to all.
"JESUS' COMPASSIONATE TOUCH AND PROTECTIVE hands are for all people,
regardless of size and importance in this world. In fact, He is especially
compassionate and protective of those who are on the bottom of the social
ladder - children, lepers, tax collectors, prostitutes, and sinners. He welcome
the helpless, the hurting, those most likely to be trampled, and those who can bring Him nothing in return. No one is too small or insignificant to be blessed by Jesus' hands." Rev. Dr. Glenn A. Nielsen, Professor, Director of Vicarage, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life
www.lutheransforlife.org /888-364-LIFE
THE LUTHERAN HOUR can be heard on WHO radio 1040am on Sunday
mornings at 7:30am.
DON'T FORGET SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY AUGUST 31, 2008.
TEACHERS NEEDED FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
LIFE CLASSES. SEE PASTOR OR BECKY SPONSLER IF YOU CAN SERVE.
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