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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 2/07/10
SUNDAY(2/07):
8:00 Worship with Communion
9:15 Sunday School & Bible Class
10:30 Worship with Communion
1:00 - 3:00 pm Mystery Dinner Practice
2:00 - 4:00 pm Reinholdt - Fellowship Hall resd.
MONDAY: 8:30 Preschool
12:30 Preschool
5:00 Quilting Party
TUESDAY: 8:30 Preschool
7:00 Worship Board Meeting
WEDNESDAY: 8:30 Preschool
12:30 Preschool
6:00 Choir Practice
6:00 LIFE
6:00 LYF
6:00 Youth Board Meeting
THURSDAY: 8:30 Preschool
1:00 Ruth Circle
7:00 Evangelism Board Meeting
FRIDAY: 8:30 Preschool
PASTOR’S DAY OFF
NEXT SUNDAY (2/14):
8:00 Worship
9:15 Sunday School & Bible Class
10:30 Worship
1:00 - 3:00 pm Mystery Dinner Practice
THANK YOU to all who phoned, sent cards or prayed for me after my accident. The doctor thinks my recuperation is progressing well. Cliff Meints.
NEW ADDRESS. The office received a new address for Randy and Barb Gould: 500 S. “K” Street, Indianola.
HELP FOR HAITI. As you already know, Haiti was hit by a terrible earthquake. Prayers and donations are desperately needed. Please see the bulletin board in the fellowship hall to read a letter from our LCMS President and a letter from Food for the Poor. Today we will have a door offering-- your donation will go to LCMS World Relief and Human Care to help the people of Haiti.
QUILTING PARTY…..RESCHEDULED. Let’s try it again. All Women of Mt. Calvary, you are invited to a Quilting Party. Monday February 8, 2010. We will be meeting at the church at 5:00…. For those that work.. come as soon as you can. We are planning to enjoy a potluck meal at 6:00, so you may bring a food item to share. We will be working on quilts for missions so bring your scissors or rotary cutters with mats. We look forward to seeing you there! A prayer for good weather would be helpful. Thank you.
LENTEN SUPPERS. Only one Lenten supper yet to be sponsored: March 17th. See the church office.
LYF DINNER THEATER MEAL. There are sign up sheets in the fellowship hall for donations for the LYF Dinner Theater meal. Thank you in advance for helping us with our fund raising for mission trips. LYF
SOUPER BOWL. Sunday School is extending the Souper Bowl Sunday soup drive through the month of February. The soup collected will be donated to Helping Hand and Hope Ministries. Board of Education
PLEASE HELP!!!!!! We are still looking for a person to help team teach the high school Sunday School class. Please contact Becky Sponsler if you can fulfill this need. Board of Education
ANYONE IN NEED OF PRAYER may call Maxine Runyan or Colleen DeLanoit to have a prayer request put on the church’s prayer chain.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Keep those cans/bottles and loose change coming!! We have collected $44.70 to date and will be able to apply these funds to reduce the VBS budget. Every can and penny is greatly appreciated and can go a long way. - Vicki Hornback
LENTEN SUPPER - A sign-up sheet has been placed in the back of the church for a soup supper on February 24th. If you could donate a crock pot of soup or bars/cookies it would be greatly appreciated. The free will offering will be used for VBS. Thank you!! - Vicki Hornback
FELLOWSHIP DINNERS. Remember the Adult Fellowship Dinners the past few years? 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. Dinners will be held the months of March, April and May. 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 dinner 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. All ages of adults are welcome to sign up. A sign-up sheet is located on the table in the Fellowship Hall. If you have questions call Jennie Dawson at 210-7481 or Sherry Herold at 961-6627. Sign-up deadline will be February 21.
THANK YOU members of Mt. Calvary for the food you donated to Helping Hand. It will be given to families who come to our food pantry for help. We appreciate your support of our food pantry and your willingness to help families in Warren County who need food. Your “helping hands” are very much appreciated!
THE LUTHERAN WITNESS will be $18.96 this year. There is an envelope in your offering envelopes for Lutheran Witness and it can be placed in the offering plate. February 15th is the deadline.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER: God’s standards are higher for His people, because He expects not only upright behavior but also proper motives and attitudes. God is not looking for us to do the proper things because others will be pleased, but because we want to please Him. Paul spoke to the Thessalonians saying, “We are not trying to please men but God, Who tests our hearts” (1 Thessalonians 2:4). As redeemed people, we strive to do His will, because God deserves nothing less from us.
“IT MAY NOT ALWAYS BE TRUE IN THE SPORTS WORLD, but for the Christian, ‘chastity’ and ‘champion’ do go together. God makes us champions through Jesus Christ. Champions can make good decisions that honor God. Champions can make good decisions that honor others. Champions can be a positive influence and bring change within the Church and into society. Chastity! It is the choice of champions." Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, executive director of Lutherans For Life, This "Life Quote" is from Lutherans For Life - www.lutheransforlife.org
BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES: Two great coaches meet today in the Super Bowl. Researcher George Barna notes that great parents are like great coaches. Four qualities of great coaches as they relate to their teams are also true for parents as they relate to their children: 1) the impact of a great coach (parent) on his player (child) is proportional to the depth of the relationship fostered with them; 2) great coaches (parents) whole-heartedly embrace the outcomes they are pushing their team (children) to achieve; 3) great coaches (parents) are great communicators; and 4) great coaches (parents) have a comprehensive plan for reaching the “promised land”. So, coach, how is your team doing? Lutheran Family Service of Iowa, 515-251-4900.
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
CHECK OUT THESE WEBSITES: www.womantowomanradio.com, www.lhmmen.com, www.jcplayzone.com. These sites are part of the Lutheran Hour Ministries at www.lhm.org and are for anyone in the congregation. Paul Ehlert
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