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We’ve been waiting for you! I know that it sounds strange, but it’s true. We believe that every person who comes into the circle of this special fellowship was sent by God Himself. It’s not by accident that we have the joy of encountering you. So, above all else, we want to express Christ’s love to you with genuine, heartfelt warmth. We’re eager to know you, and we’re excited to share with you the marvelous ways God is working in our church, our home.
It won’t 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 you’ve been thinking, praying, searching and hoping for a place to belong, a home to go to, we say again—Welcome Home!
Our Mission
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 Lord’s commission to “Go and make disciples” Mt. Calvary is an active member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
What We Believe
- We believe that the Bible is God’s 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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Pastor Steve Hayden |
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Church Secretary Renee Little |
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
Phone: 515.961.4321
Fax: 515.961.2986
Email: mtcalvary@hughes.net
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.
We offer two different services with two different formats every Sunday:
8:00am |
Living Heritage |
9:15am |
Sunday School, Youth and Adult Bible Classes |
10:30am |
Living Today |
7:00pm |
Wednesday Worship |
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.
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News
Announcements
CALVARY'S CURRENT FOR THE WEEK of 1/29/2012
SUNDAY(1/29):
8:00 am Worship
Elder Breakfast following Early Service
9:15 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 pm Worship
1:00 pm Mystery Dinner Play Practice
MONDAY:
8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
TUESDAY:
8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
WEDNESDAY:
8:30 am Preschool
6:00 pm Choir Practice
6:00 pm LIFE
THURSDAY:
8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
FRIDAY: Pastors Day Off
NEXT SUNDAY (2/4):
8:00 am Worship
9:15 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 am Worship
1:00 pm Mystery Dinner Play Practice
WE HAVE AN IMMEDIATE NEED for someone to team teach the Kindergarten - 2nd grade class for Sunday School. Please see Becky Sponsler or Pastor Hayden if you have any questions or can fill this position. Thank you!
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US for breakfast sponsored by the Elders on Sunday, January 29th. It will be begin after the early service and a free-will offering will be accepted that will go into the Elder Fund.
THE NEWSBOYS’ “GOD’S NOT DEAD” TOUR INCLUDES INDIANOLA! – The Newsboys will be in concert on Thursday, March 29th at the Indianola Community Church. Also featured will be The City Harmonic, Abandon, Anthem Lights and nationally recognized speaker and auther, Bob Lenz. Tickets are $21 online at http://faithworkz.org and will be available “will call” at the venue. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $25 each as space allows. They do expect this concert to sell out. Newsboys will be donating their profits to Compassion International, dedicated to helping children in poverty stricken areas. Doors open at 6 pm and concert starts at 7 pm.
PLEASE JOIN SUNDAY SCHOOL in their Souper Bowl Sunday soup drive for Hope Ministries. We will be collecting Broccoli Cheese soup and Chunky Vegetable soup until Sunday, February 5th. Please place any soup on the food pantry altar in the fellowship hall. Thank you from the Sunday School and Hope Ministries.
CANS & BOTTLES – We are still collecting refundable cans and bottles to assist with funding Vacation Bible School. They can be placed in the trailer which sits on the south side of the parking lot. Thank you!
THE LUTHERAN WITNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS are coming due in February but currently the church office does not have the subscription cost amount and I have been told that we will receive the information mid to late January. If you are interested in a subscription to the Lutheran Witness please let me know by Jan. 22 so I can add you to the list and as soon as I know the cost I will notify everyone. Thank you! Renee
SAVE THE DATES! – Vacation Bible School will be held June 17 – June 21. More information will be available in the coming months.
VBS – IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HELPING organize and co-direct VBS for 2012, please contact the Church Office, Pastor, or Vicki Hornback. Thank you!
PENNIES FOR LIFE! – God loves Life – all ages are precious to Him! In gratitude to God, and as a way of helping the ministry of Lutherans For Life of Iowa, please give a penny in gratitude to God for each year of your life or in remembrance of a life that has blessed yours. Your pennies will help us tell others that life is a precious gift from God! The donation jar is located on the table by the mailboxes.
LENTEN SUPPERS –Ash Wednesday is February 22nd which starts the Lenten season and the Lenten suppers. I have put out a sign up sheet for anyone who wants to host a supper. There are still two dates available to host a supper, March 14 and March 28. Serving starts at 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm with worship services at 7:00 pm. If you have any questions see or call Jo Pulse at 515-462-3161.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER: It can be said, “Most of what we learn is caught and not taught.” In order to catch something, we must come into close proximity—into relationship. God wants us to build relationships with Him through Jesus. There is no greater joy than a close relationship with Jesus. God also wants us to develop relationships with others, and our relationship with Jesus empowers us to be faithful stewards of those relationships. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we are to love others as we love ourselves (Matthew 22:39).
BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: : Being a good listener is easier said than done. How often do you find yourself thinking of the next thing to say while someone is talking with you? Are you really listening? Take a moment to stop and listen to those people who are in your life this week. You may be surprised at how much you will learn from them! Lutheran Family Service of Iowa Lutheran Family Services of Iowa, 515-251-4900.
A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life “Men, women, and children all have the same stake in the sanctity of life, because all have the same life—knitted together by the Father and embraced by the outstretched arms of the Man, Jesus Christ.” Carl C. Fickenschner II, associate professor of pastoral ministry and missions and dean of certification and pastoral education, Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana www.lutheransforlife.org
THE LUTHERAN HOUR can be heard on WHO radio 1040 am on Sunday mornings at 7:30 a.m. If you miss hearing the Lutheran Hour broadcast, you can hear it streamed at www.lutheranhour.org.
TO RECEIVE A DAILY BIBLE VERSE from Lutheran Missionaries and Pilots, go to the following web site: http://www.lutheranmissionariesandpilots.org/verse and request being placed on their mailing list. Very uplifting!
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