The Mt. Calvary Community:
This page is a rough reverse chronology (the most recent at the top) of what is happening and what has happened at Mt Calvary in recent years. The most recent is up here, near the top. As you scroll down you can follow significant events in our community in Christ Jesus.
In mid-November 2011 the Lutheran Cursillo Movement of Arizona held their Annual Meeting during the Reunion Ultreya from the past 2 weekends. Mt Calvary members serving on this year's are Janet De Boer (last person on the right) and Padre Dave Poedel.
Additionally, Padre Dave, as the Head Spiritual Director for the Secretariat of Cursillo, has the privilege of welcoming The Rev. Fred Gilbert to service as a Spiritual Director, eligible to serve future Cursillo Weekends. Pastor Gilbert is a Pastor of The Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) and will serve on their Emeritus Roster. Welcome to Cursillo, Pastor Fred!
Pictured here from left to right: The Rev. Rick Bezanson, representing the LCMC, Padre Dave, and The Rev. Fred Gilbert; Spiritual Directors present pray for Pastor Gilbert; The Rev Fred and Joan Gilbert
We're Back!
Our Team arrived back in the USA on Monday, 25 July after 10 days in Krakow and Jelena Gora, in the Lower Silesia state of Poland. This was the second year in Poland for half of our team, and the first time for the other half. The Savior's Church was built in 1744 and was our base of operations for our camp.
On July 3rd, Barbara Arnell's grandson Austin was Baptized into the Kingdom of God, receiving the washing of regeneration in this life-giving Sacrament. Welcome to the Church, Austin.
On the Feast of Pentecost, Easton Jaxon Ortner entered the Kingdom of God here on earth, which is the nature of the Church, through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Parents Ernie and Cassie, little brother of Bobby, Godparents Susan Smith and Matt McClintic and the entire clan were present to witness this joyful event. Please pray for baby Easton as he dies and is resurrected in Christ daily through this life-giving sacrament! (thanks to the family for sharing these pictures of the joyous event! Pray that Ernie and Cassie, Bobby and Easton become settled into The Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Tucson).
EASTER 2011 Our special thanks to Valerie Schultz for her expert photography (she is available for family photos and events!)
Welcome to Brandy and Nathan!
On Holy Thursday, Brandy and Nathan were baptized into the Christian faith. Here are some pictures, expertly taken by Valerie Schultz.
Poland 2010 from Mt. Calvary, Phoenix
The Baptism of Cathy Sheffield's grandsons Eddy, Davis and Ryan in March. Welcome to the family of Christ at Mt Calvary, boys!
The Sacrament of Baptism was given to 3 adults and 1 child on 31 January 2010. Welcome Coleen, Matt, Cassandra, and Ernest Robert "Bobby" to the Family of Christ Jesus our Lord!
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