JANUARY 20/21 Volume XII, Issue 1 Calvary 2021 Watchword Pastor’s Corner—January  from Pastor Chaz “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, New Year, New Beginnings you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 We all know that 2020 was not the year any of us planned, expected, or wanted. During this same time a year ago, we were not sitting around waiting for a pandemic that would utterly change our lives so much. We Inside this issue: didn’t think we would be wearing masks to the gro- Pastor’s Corner 1 cery stores and mostly watching church from our computers. We didn’t think we would have almost January at Calvary 2 an entire church year separated from one an- Maxims from 3 other...having, Lent, Easter, Advent, and Christmas Monsieur Paul from a distance.

Board Updates 4 But no matter what we expected when 2020 Memorials 4 started what we got was a crazy chaotic year to say the least. It does leave us asking an important ques- Personnel/Financial 4 tion, which is how do we prepare for this next year? When things have Christian Ed. News 5 been turned upside down, what do we long and hope for? There are some obvious things to be hopeful for like a vaccine that will be widely Unity Prayer Watch 5-6 available putting an end in sight to some of our struggles. In another way PEC Report 6 we are left still in shock.

Bible Study 7-8 This year has been a stark reminder of something that has always been true which is we don’t know Church Resources 8 the twists and turns that life is going to take us Appreciation Notes 8 on. When we think about this it can help us real- ize what we can do. We can trust that God is with Birthdays and 9 us no matter what, we can trust that we have Volunteers each other as we be the Church to one another, Congregation News 10 and we can trust that a new day will always come.

January Calendar 11 Because of the grace found in Christ, each mo- ment is a new beginning. We don’t often see it that way; I know I don’t often see it that way. But a year like 2020 can re- mind us that we have God’s grace anew each day. And no matter what that day brings, it will not shake our commit- ment to one other through the love of God. CC

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As the New Year dawns this January 1st, we awake to the last few days of the Jan. 2021 Christmas season and the beginning of the season of Epiphany. at Calvary The first day of 2021 will occur on a Fri- day (a holiday; Church Office will be closed). The first Sunday in the new year will January 2021 at Calvary be January 3. This will be the Second Sunday after Christmas and just a few days prior to the

Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epiphany of our Lord on January 6. On January (via live stream) 3, we will share together in the Sacrament of Holy Communion in celebration of Epiphany. Sunday, January 3: Second Sunday Epiphany is the last day of what we know as after Christmas the “Twelve Days of Christmas.” Worship/Epiphany Holy Communion—11:00 a.m. (via live stream) Throughout January, we have the opportu-  nity and the time to ponder the significance of Christ’s birth and what his birth means to each Sunday, January 10: First Sunday of us. Sunday, January 10, will be the First Sun- after the Epiphany day after the Epiphany. This is also the day The Baptism of Our Lord when we traditionally observe the Baptism of Worship—11:00 a.m. (via live stream) our Lord.  Sunday, January 17: Second Sunday This January, we will have three additional after the Epiphany Sundays during which we will explore the Worship—11:00 a.m. (via live stream) meaning of Epiphany and the promise of salva-  tion secured for us in Christ’s birth: January 17, January 24, and January 31. These Sundays will Monday, January 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. be, respectively, the Second, Third, and Fourth Holiday (Church Office Closed) Sundays after the Epiphany.  Sunday, January 24: Third Sunday The Epiphany hymn text by Henry J. Pye after the Epiphany (1825-1903) may direct our thoughts this Epiph- Worship—11:00 a.m. (via live stream) any season: “Jesus, by your presentation, when  they blessed you, weak and poor, make us see Sunday, January 31: Fourth Sunday your great salvation, seal us with your promise after the Epiphany sure.” Worship—11:00 a.m. (via live stream) We hope you will be able to take advantage of our January services and events. On Sunday And looking ahead in early February…. mornings, join us for the live stream broadcast Sunday, February 7: Fifth Sunday of the 11:00 a.m. service. after the Epiphany Sunday, February 14: Sixth Sunday To watch this service, go to the website as after the Epiphany/ follows: Transfiguration Sunday www.calvarymoravian.org Wednesday, February 17: Ash Select “Stream Our Services” Wednesday Click on “11 a.m. Sunday Live stream” CC JANUARY 3 20/21 Maxims from Monsieur Paul: Paul’s Maxim for January 2021: “Look for the light!” “Second star to the right, and straight on till morning!”

the stars. The In the December 2010 “Calvary Connection,” Three Wise Men newsletter, my first newsletter as Calvary’s new were told to fol- Administrative Assistant, I started a column low a star, which called, “Maxims from Monsieur Paul,” recalling led them to the my years of living and studying in Paris. I men- infant Jesus. tioned Wikipedia’s definition of a maxim as a They arrived at “short statement which is notable in one respect the manger on the twelfth day after the Savior’s or another and which expresses wisdom or birth, which is called Epiphany. On these winter truth.” I also mentioned that my use of “maxims” January nights, we may also find ourselves look- reminded me of François VI, Duc de la Roche- ing at the stars, which can seem even brighter foucauld (1613-1680), who was an accomplished than normal in the cold and clear sky. Perhaps nobleman and famous writer of “maxims” and we are looking for answers, for change or hoping memoirs. Monsieur de la Rochefoucauld lived a for change, especially in these pandemic times, century before another accomplished noble- or perhaps we are experiencing change our- man, our Moravian Church’s own Count Nicho- selves. Or maybe we are wondering “What’s out las von Zinzendorf (1700-1760). Zinzendorf also there?” and “When will we see it or know it?” could be known to provide folks with maxims of The Winter solstice having passed, we know that his own creation, some of which he laid down as the days will progressively get lighter. In the law for the Herrnhut community living on his bleakness of these pandemic times, it’s good Saxony, Germany estate. that we spend some time “looking for the light.” When I started writing my own maxims that As I prepare to depart Calvary and as a de- December long ago, I promised that my maxims voted “Star Trekkie,” I recall the last days of the would not “provide new undiscovered truths or starship Enterprise with Captain James T. Kirk at wisdom,” nor did I wish for them to be “complex the helm. At the end of the 1991 film, “The Undis- or cynical” as some of La Rochefoucauld’s are. I covered Country,” the Enterprise receives its de- said I would like for them to be helpful and pro- commissioning orders. Kirk wistfully remarks, vide hope, a commodity each one of us needs “This is the final cruise of the starship Enterprise daily. I have written a maxim in the Calvary under my command. This ship and her history monthly newsletter every month since Decem- will shortly become the care of another crew. To ber 2010, and I hope that at least some of them them and their posterity will we commit our fu- have been entertaining and possibly instructive. tures. They will continue the voyages that we As January 2021 begins, I find myself at the have begun and journey to all the undiscovered “changing of the guard,” transitioning my re- countries….” sponsibilities to a new office and communica- What is yours, what is my, “undiscovered tions manager, who, I confidently believe, will country”? What’s next? Where are we going? I successfully pick up the baton. I know that I can do not know. But for now, I am content to look count on the Calvary congregation and staff to for the light, and simply echo the words of Peter be supportive and helpful, as you all have been Pan and Captain Kirk: “Second star on the right, to me for more than 10 years. and straight on till morning!” Every January as we begin the season of Epiphany, it’s perfectly understandable and CC Paul natural if we catch ourselves looking at  4 JANUARY 20/21

2020-2021 ELDERS Joint Board and Lane Sapp, Chair (ex officio) Elders’ Update Chaz Snider (ex officio) Bob Snyder, Vice-Chair (2020) [Central The Fall 2020 Church Council was held and Elder] determined that due to the pandemic and per Seth McKnight, Sec. (2020) direction of the Provincial Elders’ Conference, William Burke (2020) Southern Province, currently serving Elders and Charles Forrest (2021) Trustees for 2020 will remain in office, until as Al Griffin (2021) such time the next Church Council is held. The Blake Ingram (2021) date of the next Council is tentative pending Hanna C. Jackson (2020) the status of the pandemic. Brian Lott (2022)* Elaine Palmore (2022)* As we enter 2021, those continuing to serve Pat Scales (2022)* on the Joint Board are listed at right. Apprecia- tion is expressed to Trustee Bennett Perry, serv- *First term members (elected for 2020). ing the 2018-2020 term, who elected to con- clude his service in December 2020. 2020-2021 TRUSTEES

The Joint Board and the Board of Elders did not meet in December 2020. The next meet- Spencer Bullins (2021), Chair ings of the Joint Board and the Elders will be on Ron Bell (2021) Monday, January 25, at times to be announced. Alex Collins (2021) The January meetings will be done via ZOOM. Carole Fearrington (2022)* CC Chi Chi Messick (2020) Matt Nance (2022)* Johnnie Pearson [Central] (2022) Mike Sigmon (2022)* Trustees’ Update— Chese Trivette (2020) by Spencer Bullins—Chair, Trustees December Bill Seippel, Treasurer The Calvary Board of Trustees did not meet in (ex officio) December 2020. However, here are the highlights for the month of December: *First term members (elected for 2020).  Teresa Drummond, our real estate man- ager has found tenants to fill the 3 spots that were vacated due to COVID. So Holly Ave rental is full. She has all but 3 (the 3 new ten- ants) on multi year rental agreements now.  Nursery renovations: The painting is almost done and the flooring materials have arrived at Faulkner Flooring, and Brad at Faulkner will schedule delivery in December.  The Heat Exchanger for the 3rd floor hall (Chaz and Sabrina area) has been ordered by SHAC (Stanley) who will schedule the work with Gordon as soon as equipment ships.  The Playground area was mulched in early December, and Salem Presbyterian folks have expressed their thanks and appreciation. Note: They continue to hold their Sunday evening services on our lawn and they have continued paying their rent throughout the COVID months. The next meeting of the Trustees is planned for Monday, January 25, 2021, following the Joint Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be done via ZOOM. CC JANUARY 5 20/21

New Office and

TRIBUTES Communications Administrator

MEMORIALS Upon the recommendations of the Person- nel Committee and the Calvary Staff, the Joint Eldon James Nance Board of Calvary is pleased to announce that Ramona and Bill Burke Jacob A. Patrick will join our staff as Office and Circle #3 of Calvary Communications Administrator, effective Linda F. Smith January 4, 2021. Jacob grew up in Central Flor- Frances and Richard Swing ida and went to school at Florida State Univer- Patti T. Malaspina sity in Tallahassee, FL for vocal performance. Chi Chi and Jack Messick For several years after college, he was a full Elaine and Scott Peddycord time classical singer, singing with various Romaine and Hubert Poindexter churches, the Palm Dana and Jimmy Sloop Beach Opera, and the Women’s Fellowship of Calvary Princeton Festival. After a hurricane displaced The Segal Family him from his Miami Betty Troutman home, he decided to make a change and Dot and Powell Watts move to Winston-Salem. Tom Watts He has made his home here for 3 years now, working for Centenary HONORARIA United Methodist Church and the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County as well as doing marketing consultation for various small Becky Boner businesses. He lives with his Border Collie, Clo- Tom Watts (Stephen Ministry Fund) ver, cats, and a rotation of foster animals through local rescues. His hobby is dog train- “Tributes” reflects infor- ing, and he loves doing various sports with his mation received as of Border Collie. During January, Jacob will work 12/9/2020. Tributes re- closely with our retiring Administrative Assis- ceived after this date tant, Paul Knouse, to ensure a smooth and ef- will be reported in the fective transition. Please join us in welcoming next newsletter. Jacob to our staff as the new year begins. CC

JANUARY FINANCIAL Happenings REPORT 2020 (NOV.) YTD 2019 (NOV.) YTD Pledged Gifts $ 203,609.70 $ 227,107.69 Congratulations on Retirement Dawn Martin Non-Pledged Gifts $ 139,755.54 $ 87,705.60 for 18 years of dedicated service to Konnoak Other Offerings $ 8,727.53 $ 45,262.37 Moravian Church Total $ 352,092.77 $ 360,075.66 as their Administrative Assistant December 2020 6 JANUARY 20/21

Christian Education News by Amanda Schumpert

2020 Calvary Christmas Pageant

The 2020 annual Christmas Pageant had to be different due to the pandemic, but regardless We would like to thank all the wonderful Cal- the children and youth of Calvary stepped up to vary members, including parents, kids, youth, the plate! The Pageant, shown as part of our De- committee and board volunteers, dieners and cember 13 live stream worship, was wonderful! candle makers, Lovefeast box and bag organiz- On behalf of the Christian Education Commit- ers, Pastors Lane Sapp and Chaz Snider, the Cho- tee and the Calvary Congregation, we thank all ral Ensemble from our Chancel Choir, the Calvary those who dedicated their time and talents to Ringers, the Calvary Band, our organist, Mary help make this a wonderful service once again Louise Kapp Peeples, Frank Martin and our this year. We also want to thank the countless livestream crew, our Facilities Manager, Gordon parents and volunteers who assisted with the Cranfill, and all our office staff for making this a pageant and insured its success! Calvary is wonderful holiday season, in spite of the addi- blessed to have such wonderfully talented young tional difficulties we had to deal with due to the people (in addition to their “support staff”!). pandemic. Countless hours have been spent in Below we have listed the names of our great so many ways to attempt to cover every possible pageant cast. We are sure you will want to thank detail. With thanks and blessings for a wonderful each one of these young people! Aren’t we all and healthy 2021!  already, AND REALLY, looking forward to the 2021 CC pageant, and sincerely hope that we can all be there in person later this year! CC Shepherd 1...... Felix Stultz Shepherd 2...... Lilli Baker Shepherd 3…...... Emerson Baker Narrators……….....Reece Sigmon and Harrison Grubbs Shepherd 4...... Jacek Pristas Mary...... Eleanor Lott Shepherd 5...... Braelyn Marion Angel...... Madison Stone Shepherd 6...... Eralyn Marion Elizabeth...... Ashlyn Davis Shepherd 7...... Hampton Grubbs Joseph...... Kaden Pristas King 1...... Dexter Wiggins Herod...... Carter Nance King 2...... Alexander Stultz Scribe...... Juiliana Davis King 3...... Nate Smith Priest 1...... Cashius Childress King 4...... Gage Pristas Priest 2...... Andrew Edmisten Baby Jesus...... Virginia Baker Herald...... Jackson Childress Little Angel...... Emerson Clark Townsman 1...... Jack Baker Little Shepherds....Wyatt Baker, Parker Collins Townsman 2...... Elliott Ingram ...... Turner Collins, and Ford Jackson Townswoman 3...... Lottie Wiggins Musicians...... Alexander Stultz, violin (“O Little Townsman 4...... Stryson Stone Town of Bethlehem”) Townswoman 5...... Nora Smith …..Carter and Matt Nance (“We Three Kings”) Townswoman 6...... Sara Snider ...... Turner Collins (“Away in a Manger”) Innkeeper...... Addison Nance Innkeeper’s Wife...... Molly Edmisten ...... Ramona C. Prestwood (“Silent Night”) JANUARY 7 20/21 2021 Unity Prayer Watch Joint PEC Statement Calvary’s Date: Jan. 16 following the 2020 Election We greet you in the name of Jesus, Chief Elder The 2021 worldwide Unity of the Church and Savior of our lives. Members of Prayer Watch will be held in the Southern and Northern Province Provincial Eld- January, and Calvary’s desig- ers’ Conferences held our annual gathering on No- nated date is Saturday, Janu- vember 11-12, 2020 via Zoom. During our time to- ary 16, beginning at midnight gether, we prayed for the witness of our congrega- and lasting until 6:00 a.m. tions, met with the heads of the agencies that serve If you would like to sign-up to pray on this our common ministry, and explored ways to work date, please notify the church office. You are together more collaboratively. We prayed for those welcome to pray wherever you are located. who have been horrifically impacted by COVID-19, for those who grieve, suffer, and for those who are Once you sign up, copies of suggested topics researching for an effective vaccine and planning for prayer will be sent to you via e-mail. Thank for a speedy, equitable distribution of such a vac- you for participating in this important annual cine. We met in the context of the US election and event of the Moravian Unity! CC prayed for a spirit of healing and unity in the coun- try. We found hope in the good news that Jesus is WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION Chief Elder throughout time and is not up for elec- Recent “Newsletter Assemblers” and Christmas tion every four years. Eve Bulletins: Becky Boner, Johnnie and Mary Our mission is to equip people and congrega- tions to be agents of God’s transforming love in the Anna Pearson world. How might we, in this divided political land- February Newsletter Assembly and Release: scape, be agents of God’s transforming love to our Thursday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. neighbors in God’s world? How might we offer a Recent Weekly Volunteer Office Receptionists: spirit of hospitality and humility of heart and mind, Current Program on hold due to COVID-19 crisis all while looking for the face of Christ in the other?

Recent Bulletin Proofing: Lydia Ingram, Lane How might we live out the goal of unity articulated Sapp, Ramona Prestwood, Chaz Snider, and in the Moravian Covenant for Christian Living? We profess that we all are made in the image of God, Amanda Schumpert and collectively seek what is best for God’s world. Recent Bulletin Printing/Assembly: Current The fact that we may have a different understand- Program on hold due to COVID-19 crisis ing of ‘what is best’ can be a cause for creative dis- Membership Documentation: Nancy Miller course – or bitter contempt. As followers of the Memorials and Honorariums: Dee Brown Prince of Peace, we call on Moravians across both

Live Stream Worship Services: Instrumentalists: provinces to choose creative discourse, to choose Band: Brian Lott, Carl McKnight, and Seth the way of peace, to seek common ground, not for the sake of a political party, but for the sake of our McKnight; Choral Ensemble from the Choir; Christian witness and for the sake of the world. Mary Louise Kapp Peeples, organist; guest mu- We acknowledge, in this election year, that the sicians; persons assisting with the live stream United States is deeply divided. We are grateful and sound; and the Calvary Staff CC that we live in a country where we are allowed to vote our conscience without fear of reprisal or harm. Our faith invites us to weep with those who mourn and rejoice with those who celebrate. We ac- knowledge that a statement from provincial leaders will not end the bitter divisions that grip the country; yet we pray that a reminder of our primary call as citizens of the heavenly realm will invite us to talk through our differences so that we might walk in unity and hope in the days and months ahead. Our de- sire and capacity to work – and walk – together, despite our differences, forms part of our witness of faith. The Rev. David Guthrie, Provincial Elders’ Conference, Moravian Church South The Rev. Dr. Betsy Miller, Provincial Elders’ Conference, Moravian Church North CC 8 JANUARY 20/21

Bible Study Resumes Jan. 6 Wednesday night (6:30 p.m.) ZOOM Bible Study Feb. 2021 Newsletter will resume Wednesday, January 6, via ZOOM. We’ll On Your “Newsstand” Jan. 29! soon begin a study of the Gospel of Matthew. Just use the link below to join us! For any questions, con- Closing Date for Feb. Issue: tact Pastor Lane at: [email protected] or January 13, 2021 by phone at the church office: 336-722-3703. ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/831428257 CC

Congregational Resources during Covid-19

The Sunday morning service continues to be live streamed at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship To watch, follow these steps: Go to: www.calvarymoravian.org Select “Stream Our Services”; Click on “11 a.m. Sunday Live stream”

The pastors are continuing to go live on Facebook for 20 minutes after each worship service. This is yet another way for us to stay connected, an- “Facebook Live” swer questions, and receive your prayer concerns. To find live videos on Facebook from your computer: (1) From your News Feed, click Watch on the left; (2) Click Live below Watch on the left; and (3) Calvary Moravian Church will show up there when we go live. Make sure you “like” the Calvary Moravian Church page, and you should also get a notification when we go live or post new videos. Also, remember that when you join Facebook live your name pops up on the screen but you are not visible by anyone.

During this time when we are not worshipping in person, it is vital that Ways to Continue Giving we continue to support the ministry of our Church with our financial gifts. There are several ways you can continue to support Calvary through your tithes and offerings: (1) You can mail contributions to the Church Of- fice at 600 Holly Avenue, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. Please send your contributions c/o Sabrina Maksi, Financial Secretary; (2) You can also use the online giving service which is found on our website (www.calvarymoravian.org). To access this service, click GIVING at the far top right on the homepage. If you have any trouble using this service, please let us know; and (3) You can also use the Giving Portal on the Moravian Ministries website (https://mmfa.info/giving-portal/). Underneath the heading “Give Now to Your Moravian Congregation,” you will see a list of all the churches in the Northern and Southern Provinces. Click on Calvary Moravian Church (NC), and you will be led to the on-line giving service on our homepage. Again, if you have any questions, please contact us.

If you need to talk to one of our pastors, please do not hesitate to call the Pastoral Care church office (336.722.3703), or call the pastors’ cell phones: Lane (336.817.9486) or Chaz (980.254.1994). They may also be contacted by email: [email protected] [email protected] Weekly Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays: On your PC or tablet, just click on the Bible Study following link: https://zoom.us/j/831428257. If using a smart phone, load the ZOOM app and type in the following meeting ID: 831 428 257. CC

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Birthdays and Volunteers —Jan. 2021 Ushers

Note: Limited corporate worship in January Birthdays 2021. Services will be live-streamed. Schedule shows normally assigned persons. January 1 Brianna Gaillard Megan Roser 1st Sunday—Jerry Cox, Spencer Davis, Bill January 2 Eddie Johnson Hampton, Matt Kane, John Middleton, Clyde January 4 Linda Seippel Juliana Velazquez George, Bennett Perry, and Joel C. Lineback January 6 Brad Huffman 2nd Sunday—John Berkenstock, Larry Lin- January 8 Tina Hayward Logan Shaw ville, Ron Griggs, Joel N. Lineback, Joel C. Kevin Swing Lineback, Nathan Lineback, Chris Stone, January 12 Pat George Jack Willis and Justin Stultz January 13 Ivana Bogdan Deborah Sczudlo 3rd Sunday—John Berkenstock, Tyler Collins Scott Schumpert Noah Cox, Mike Sigmon, Robert Stafford, January 14 Marsha Cagle Jacek Pristas Chris Stone, Richard Swing, and Annie Segal Joel C. Lineback January 15 Lydia Ingram 4th Sunday—Craig Cagle, Robert Caudle January 16 Sidney Aaron John Davis, Paul Marshall, Mike McCollum January 18 Shirley Blakemore Ron Griggs Jack Messick, Chese Trivette, Jay Trivette, Anne Spencer Pratt and Joel C. Lineback January 19 Glenna Tasedan Greta Jean Tasedan 5th Sunday—Craig Cagle, Spencer Davis, January 20 Tim Furmage Lisa Martinez Jay Trivette, Richard Swing January 21 Austin Jarvis Mary Winters Mike Sigmon, and Joel C. Lineback Kristin Ziglar January 22 Annamarie Stone Terry Trivette January 24 Dodie McGarty January 25 Kristie Pristas January 26 Patrick Biggam Rosalie Horton January 27 George Hege January 28 Jay FordhamCharlie Kate Poindexter Lilyann Sapp Limited corporate worship in January 29 Lee Swing January 2021. Services will be January 30 Joel Lineback Lane Sapp live-streamed. We appreciate ALL of our vol- unteers. We hope to be back Godly Play Lay physically together as soon as possible! Readers

Sound 1st Sunday Greg Conrad Greeters 2nd Sunday Spencer Davis 3rd Sunday Matt Kane 4th Sunday Mike Hattaway 5th Sunday Spencer Davis

Nursery (normally assigned persons) 10 JANUARY 20/21

Thank You  In Memoriam 

Edward Kenneth Peterson June 15, 1937—November 19, 2020 Dear Church Family, Brother of Calvary Associate Member On behalf of the Nance family, mom and I Nancy P. Hensel would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all of the sympathy cards, com- Katherine Howell Kimel Skowronski ments, conversations, honorariums, meals, etc. June 16, 1952—November 22, 2020 over the past weeks since dad’s passing. We Wife of the late Thomas Skowronski and also would like to thank our church staff for daughter of Lucille Lawrence Kimel (husband, making it possible for us to have a memorial the late Douglas G. Kimel, a former music service for dad at the church and for the live director at Calvary) stream. I am very grateful to my church family for accepting my parents with open arms Stuart N. Miller when they decided to join Calvary Moravian March 1, 1933—November 22, 2020 just a few short years ago. Dad always said Husband of the late Ann Bowles Miller when he and mom decided to leave my home- Brother of Charlie Miller (Nancy) town of Mebane many years ago, in all the Private service held at Centenary United churches they joined along the way, Calvary Methodist Church, December 5, 2020 was the only church that made them feel like they had a home since leaving First Baptist Mebane. They joined a real church family. I’m Lyndon Martin Wall very grateful for the genuine relationships that June 7, 1934—December 16, 2020 dad had with everyone in our church. I know Brother of Elizabeth Scales for a fact that he continually prayed for his Funeral service held in Kernersville, NC with church and his church family. I can say, with- burial at Sedge Garden United Methodist out a doubt, the Nance family was over- Church, December 19, 2020 whelmed with emotion by all of the love and support received after dad entered the more Ollie Patterson McKnight immediate presence of his Savior on October September 7, 1930—December 18, 2020 26th. You don’t realize the impact someone Mother of Carl McKnight (Rameth) has on your life until they are gone. I had a Grandmother of Seth McKnight and Lily great dad, and I took it for granted how close McKnight we were. I now know that not everyone has Graveside service held at West Lawn Memo- that closeness with the ones they love. There’s rial Park, China Grove, NC, December 21, 2020 not a day that goes by, where I wish I could tell him how much I love him, appreciate him and Dear Calvary Congregation, all he did for us. I know many of you know and Thank you so much for your kind thoughts, feel this pain. In all of this grief, I find great prayers, and beautiful rose. As I recuperate, it comfort in knowing he is walking with our has given me a lot of time to appreciate a Heavenly Father, and I will most certainly see church family like Calvary and a reminder how him again. I swear I can hear that laugh from much family means. here. I am very appreciative for your continued Thank you so much for your show of love prayers and support though this very difficult and concern. time. Tres Fordham Love, Matt Nance December 2020 December 9, 2020

JANUARY 11 20/21

REGULAR January 2021 SUNDAY SCHEDULE

at Calvary 11:00 a.m.—Worship Revised: 12.30.2020 (via live stream)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Dec. 31 1 2 11:30 pm— NEW YEAR’S Watch Night DAY CHURCH Service: OFFICE www.homemor CLOSED avian.org

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2ND SUNDAY 6:30 pm— THE EPIPHANY AFTER Music & Wor- OF OUR LORD CHRISTMAS ship Committee 6:30 pm— 11 am—Worship/ Weekly Bible Epiphany Com- (via ZOOM) munion Study (via (live-str.) ZOOM)

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1ST SUNDAY 6:30 pm— 4:30 pm— 7:00 pm— Unity Prayer AFTER THE Nominating February 2021 Christian Edu- Watch— EPIPHANY (via ZOOM) “Connection” Clos- cation Commit- Midnight to 11 am— ing 6:00 am Worship 7:00 pm— 6:30 pm—Weekly tee (via ZOOM) (live-str.) Circle #3 (via Bible Study (via ZOOM) ZOOM) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2ND SUNDAY M.L. KING 6:30 pm— AFTER THE HOLIDAY- Weekly Bible

EPIPHANY Provincial Study (via 11 am— Worship Holiday/ ZOOM) (live-str.) Church Office Closed 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3RD EPIPHANY 6:30 pm—Joint 6:00 pm— 10:00 am— 11am-Worship Board (F. Hall) Stephen February 2021

followed by Ministers Newsletter As- 31 Elders and (Burke) sembly & 4TH EPIPHANY Trustees mtgs. Release 11am-Worship

Looking ahead to February 2021: Sunday, February 7—5th Sunday after the Epiphany; Sunday, February 14— Transfiguration Sunday; Wednesday, February 17—Ash Wednesday; Sunday, February 21—1st Sunday in Lent; Sun- day, February 28—1st Sunday in Lent; March 2021 Newsletter—info due 2/10; release 2/25. 12 JANUARY 20/21

A very Happy New Year 2021 and Blessed Epiphany Season to all!

Calvary Moravian Church Worship—11:00 a.m. (via live stream) www.calvarymoravian.org www.calvarymoravian.org 600 Holly Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2716 Click on “11 a.m. Sunday Live stream” The Right Reverend Lane A. Sapp….…...... ……….Pastor Church Office...... 336.722.3703 The Reverend Chaz Snider…………..Associate Pastor Church E-Mail...... [email protected] Mrs. Amanda Schumpert….....Director of Music and Office Hours:.. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 Congregational Ministries p.m.; ..Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Mrs. Mary Louise Kapp Peeples………...…...…Organist Lunch, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Daily Mr. Brian Lott………….…….……………..…...….Band Director Mr. Jacob A. Patrick……………..…………………....Office and © 2021 Calvary Moravian Communications Manager Church Mr. Paul F. Knouse, Jr…………..….……..Admin. Assistant Ms. Sabrina Maksi………………...……..Financial Secretary

Mr. Gordon D. Cranfill, Jr.…………....Facilities Manager

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NC Salem, - Winston

Avenue Holly 600

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