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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 Secretaries (left to right) Emily Gardyasz, JoAnn Pulse |
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 50125Phone: 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:
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8:00am |
Living Heritage |
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9:15am |
Sunday School, Youth and Adult Bible Classes |
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10:30am |
Living Today |
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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.
Daily Devotion
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News
Announcements
CALVARY'S CURRENT FOR THE WEEK of 8/29/10
SUNDAY(8/29):
8:00 am Worship
9:15 am Rally Day - Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 Worship
12:00 pm Board of Education Meeting
MONDAY: 8:30 am First Day of Preschool for Mon- Fri class
TUESDAY: 8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm First Day of Preschool for Tues, Wed, Thurs class
WEDNESDAY: 8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
THURSDAY: 8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
FRIDAY: PASTOR’S DAY OFF
8:30 am Preschool
NEXT SUNDAY (9/6):
8:00 Worship
9:15 Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 Worship
12:00 pm Board of Education teachers meeting
EMERGENCY HELP NEEDED. Helping Hand is low on all kinds of soup. Please help fill the cart in the fellowship hall so that Helping Hand can help those who need food in Warren County. Paul Ehlert
LUTHERAN WOMEN’S QUARTERLY. Anyone interested in subscribing to the Lutheran Women’s Quarterly? The cost is $5.00 ($6.50 if we have less than 10 subscriptions). Please give your order to Lucy Hiller. If you are writing a check, make it payable to Des Moines East LWML.
INK CARTRIDGES. I have had some people ask me about what kind of ink cartridges we want for the church. Any kind of toner, laser and regular, they can be from personal to corporate type. If your office does not recycle ask them if our church can have them. We turn the cartridges into Office Max and Staples so we are able to buy more items and cartridges for preschool and Pastor, photo paper, items preschool uses in class, small items office uses. We can save three months turned in and use this to purchase a large cost item. So don’t forget to bring your cartridges to church from home or office. Joan Van Diepen
HY-VEE TICKETS. Remember to bring your Indianola Hy-Vee tickets to church. Here again no amount is too small. When they are totaled together it mounts up to a lot.
THE LCMS has received more than $628,000 through the 2010 National Offering to help provide for the ministries of Synod. An email of thanks from Synod is posted on the bulletin board across from the mailboxes.
YOU ARE INVITED to “Make a Joyful Noise in the Neighborhood” on Sunday, September 12th from 1:00-4:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3223 University Avenue, Des Moines. Free fun for all ages: Live entertainment by Joyful Sound, Shattering Chaos, The Asian Lutheran Mission’s Lao Choir, and featuring Andrew Witt band from 3-4:30 pm. Also inflatable, puppeteers, a Cake Walk, Bingo, face painting, lots of children’s games, and many door prizes. Call 279-3609 for more information.
LUTHERANS FOR LIFE OF IOWA is sponsoring events on September 11 and 12 with guest speaker Bob Morrison to consider how Christians can defend life and liberty, be a servant in two kingdoms and honor God the creator and redeemer of life. Legalized death and re-definition of marriage do not build a future of hope. We are called by God’s word to build a future of hope as parents, grandparents, pastors, teachers and good citizens. For more information on how you can attend, see the posting on the bulletin board across from the mailboxes.
CALVARY’S KIDS PRESCHOOL is now accepting registrations for the 2010-11 school year. We are offering a five mornings per week class for 4 and 5 year olds and a three afternoons per week class for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Registration information is available on the table in the fellowship hall. Please contact Linda Hayden for more information. 961-4521
STEWARDSHIP CORNER. Scripture promises, “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4). We all delight in something. What is important to us? Is it our family, careers, friends, sports, investments, travel, sports, books, etc.? Do we delight in God? If we delight in God, we will be spending time in His Word, in prayer, in worship, and partaking in His Sacraments.
BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: “Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.” (Proverbs 20:28) Is your marriage a “safe” place? Love and faithfulness, demonstrated through words and actions, can build up your spouse and make your marriage relationship “safe”. Other words and actions can tear down and damage your spouse, making your relationship unsafe. Which is it with you? Lutheran Family Service of Iowa, 515-251-4900
“SO GREAT IS MY VENERATION FOR THE BIBLE, and so strong my belief, that when duly read and meditated on, it is of all books in the world, that which contributes most to make men good, wise, and happy—that the earlier my children begin to read it … the more lively and confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens of their country." John Quincy Adams, former president of the United States This "Life Quote" is from Lutherans For Life -- www.lutheransforlife.org
THE LUTHERAN HOUR can be heard on WHO radio 1040 am on Sunday mornings at 7:30am. If you miss hearing the Lutheran Hour broadcast, you can hear it streamed at www.lutheranhour.org. You can get daily devotions at www.lhm.org/email/register/asp
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