CHECK YOUR MAILBOX There are still some 2019 contribution envelopes and March newsletters in the mailboxes in the church office. Please remember to check your mailbox weekly. There may be important information in them.
CORRECTION There was an error in the March Newsletter. The correct last day for ordering Easter Lilies is April 8, 2019. Please make note of this correction.
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL 75th ANNIVERSARY This afternoon, the Lutheran High School Association is celebrating 75 years of Christian education at Concordia University Ann Arbor. There will be a complimentary wine and cheese reception beginning at 2:30 p.m. A concert featuring the choirs and bands of Lutheran North, Northwest, and Westland will follow at 4:00. No tickets or RSVP are required.
COUNCIL OF LUTHERAN WOMEN LUNCHEON REMINDER - This is the last week to request an additional reservation for the Council of Lutheran Women Luncheon on March 19. You must contact Lucie before Friday, March 8. If you've not yet turned in your payment ($29 per person), please give it directly to Ron Varty to reimburse the church for the initial order payment made in January on your behalf.
SCRIP NEWS There are some new bonus offers. Bed Bath & Beyond (+1%), Boston Market (+2%), buybuyBABY (+1%), Carters (+1%), Christmas Tree Shops (+1%), and Journeys (+2.75%) will be available on orders placed by March 15. If anyone is placing an order this week, please leave it in Daryl & Lucie's mailbox in the office. It will be picked up on Monday when we're back from babysitting in Ohio. Payless is being removed from the SCRIP list as their stores are closing. If you have any Payless gift cards in your possession, use them as soon as possible.
LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES Listen to “The Lutheran Hour” every Sunday with host Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler on the following radio dials: Detroit WDFN (1130) @ 6:30 a.m.; WRDT (560) @ 6:30 p.m. and Sirius XM Satellite Family Radio 170 @ 1:00 P.M. Next Sunday, March 10, the Lutheran Hour theme will be:“Through Another’s Eyes” – Art helps us to better see the world. John’s Gospel, which is both history and art, puts the world in proper focus. (John 9:1-41)
February 24, 2019
CAMP RESTORE DONATION We received a donation to Camp Restore from Hope Lutheran Church, Warren. We thank them for their tremendous support, not only monetarily but all of the hours of work that they have done in our building for this vital ministry!
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL 75th ANNIVERSARY The LHSA is celebrating 75 years of local Christian education with choral and instrumental music, performed by the choirs and bands of Lutheran North, Northwest, and Westland at Concordia University, Ann Arbor next Sunday, March 3. Before the concert, join in a complimentary wine & cheese reception at 2:30 p.m. with the concert following at 4:00. No ticket or RSVP is required.
COUNCIL OF LUTHERAN WOMEN LUNCHEON REMINDER - The final deadline for making a reservation for the Council of Lutheran Women Luncheon taking place on Tuesday, March 19 is Friday, March 8. Reservations made by that date will be guaranteed seating with the initial Mt. Calvary/ Camp Restore Detroit reservation. We still have some room on our second table. Contact Lucie Witte if you've not yet made a reservation but would like to attend. The cost for the reservation is $29 and includes a delicious meal at Burton Manor in Livonia, and a contribution to support the Lutheran Food Banks in Detroit and the Scholarship Program for seminarians from the member congregations of the Council plus two female students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor who are preparing for full-time church work. Come and help us honor Elizabeth Parrish as our 2019 Honoree. The purpose of this annual luncheon is to highlight the volunteer efforts of women throughout our Detroit area. Come help us celebrate what is accomplished through the combined efforts of many!
SCRIP NEWS Due to extra donations that have been received by our Food Bank, it has been decided that the SCRIP profits for the next two months will be directed to help send two of our confirmands to the LCMS Youth Gathering this summer. Please consider making some orders for SCRIP to help build this Youth Gathering account - wherever you do some of your shopping (Target, GFS, Meijer, Sam's Club and Walmart) is a good place to start. Your favorite restaurants are also a good choice as they tend to offer higher rebate percentages. See Lucie Witte for a current order form or to place an order. Orders placed on Sunday will be available for delivery by mid-week or the following Sunday if preferred.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER The LWML Greater Detroit Zone observance of the World Day of Prayer will be held this Friday, March 1 at Peace Lutheran Church, 15700 East Warren at Balfour in Detroit. The Service begins at 10 a.m. and will be led by the LWML Greater Detroit Zone Counselor, Richard Robinson. Following the Service, there will be a potluck lunch. Please bring a dish to pass.
February 17, 2019
THANK YOU! All of those associated with “Gifts For All God’s Children” want to give a big “THANK YOU” to Bill Buchanan for the wonderful luncheon that he provided! Also, special thanks to everyone who brought a dessert or helped out with parking lot security.
COUNCIL OF LUTHERAN WOMEN LUNCHEON Lucie Witte is collecting reservations for the Council of Lutheran Women Luncheon on Tuesday, March 19 at Burton Manor in Livonia where we will be honoring Elizabeth Parrish as our "Woman of the Year". The ticket cost is $29 and is payable by cash or check (payable to: MT. CALVARY). This year's featured speaker will be Gayle Sommerfeld, one of the founders of MOST Ministries (Mission Opportunities Short Term). Gayle has written a book about her experience with founding MOST, entitled "Beyond Sight". As this is not a CPH publication, advance orders will be necessary if you'd like to have a copy of her book. The cost will be $12.10 and you may pick up your book at the Luncheon. Let Lucie know if you're interested in ordering a copy of Gayle's book.
LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES Listen to “The Lutheran Hour” every Sunday with host Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler on the following radio dials: Detroit WDFN (1130) @ 6:30 a.m.; WRDT (560) @ 6:30 p.m. and Sirius XM Satellite Family Radio 170 @ 1:00 P.M. Next Sunday, February 24, the Lutheran Hour theme will be: “Not by Bread Alone” – There is a spiritual hunger beyond food that is expressed in food. Jesus provides for both. (John 6:1-29)
February 15, 2019
As of February 03, 2019, service bulletins will no longer be able to be downloaded. You can still view and download the archived downloadable versions from September 02, 2018 to January 2019. Current service bulletins from now on will still be available to view on their own page.
February 11, 2019
It is with deep sadness that we announce that former member Anna Flowers has gone home to our Lord. Visitation will be held at Kemp Funeral Home & Cremation Services (2458 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48075) on February 15, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Her funeral service will be on February 16, 2019 at Kemp Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Family hour will be at 10:00am to 11:00am and the service starting at 11:00am. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Anna's family at this difficult time.
February 10, 2019
CAMP RESTORE DONATIONS In January 2019, Camp Restore Detroit received donations from the following individuals and churches: Gary and Marcia Buchs from Colfax, Illinois; Good Shepherd Women’s Guild in Chesterfield, Michigan; and Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Mesa, California. We thank them for their tremendous support for this vital ministry.
DESSERT REQUEST It is not too late to sign up for a dessert donation. We will be hosting the “After Glow Luncheon” for the volunteers from all of the organizations who helped with “Gifts For All God’s Children.” The luncheon will take place here at Mt. Calvary this Friday, February 15 at 11:45 a.m. We are expecting 60 volunteers for lunch. Please contact Terrie in the church office if you can donate a dessert or help with parking lot security.
SCRIP NEWS The following bonuses are available until February 15: Build-a-Bear (+2%), Caribou (+.75%), Del Taco (+1%), DSW (+3%), and Krispy Kreme (+2%). See Lucie Witte for an order form or to place an order. Orders placed today will be available next week for delivery.
COUNCIL OF LUTHERAN WOMEN LUNCHEON Lucie Witte is collecting reservations for the Council of Lutheran Women Luncheon on Tuesday, March 19 at Burton Manor in Livonia where we will be honoring Elizabeth Parrish as our "Woman of the Year". The ticket cost is $29 and is payable by cash or check (payable to: MT. CALVARY). This year's featured speaker will be Gayle Sommerfeld, one of the founders of MOST Ministries (Mission Opportunities Short Term). Gayle has written a book about her experience with founding MOST, entitled "Beyond Sight". As this is not a CPH publication, advance orders will be necessary if you'd like to have a copy of her book. The cost will be $12.10 and you may pick up your book at the Luncheon. Let Lucie know if you're interested in ordering a copy of Gayle's book.
LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES Listen to “The Lutheran Hour” every Sunday with host Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler on the following radio dials: Detroit WDFN (1130) @ 6:30 a.m.; WRDT (560) @ 6:30 p.m. and Sirius XM Satellite Family Radio 170 @ 1:00 P.M. Next Sunday, February 17, the Lutheran Hour theme will be: “Enter His Labor” – What would you do if your Word was all powerful? Jesus started a conversation with an outsider. (John 4:1-42)
February 03, 2019
MEMBERS - PLEASE CHECK YOUR MAILBOXES You will find your 2018 contribution statement and February Newsletter in your mailbox. Please remember to check it weekly.
DESSERT REQUEST Once again, we will be hosting the “After Glow Luncheon” for the volunteers from all of the organizations who helped with “Gifts For All God’s Children.” The luncheon will take place here at Mt. Calvary on Friday, February 15 at 11:45 a.m. Bill Buchanan is making the main course, but desserts are needed. Last year we had over 60 volunteers for lunch. Please contact Terrie in the church office if you can donate a dessert or help with parking lot security.
SCRIP NEWS There are a few bonus offers now available. Landry's Restaurants is adding 1% and Papa John's and AMC Theatres are adding 2%, but would have to be ordered TODAY as the bonus ends Friday. The following bonuses are available until February 15: Build-a-Bear (+2%), Caribou (+.75%), Del Taco (+1%), DSW (+3%), and Krispy Kreme (+2%). See Lucie Witte for an order form or to place an order. Orders placed today will be available next week for delivery.
.COUNCIL OF LUTHERAN WOMEN LUNCHEON Lucie Witte is collecting reservations for the Council of Lutheran Women Luncheon on Tuesday, March 19 at Burton Manor in Livonia where we will be honoring Elizabeth Parrish as our "Woman of the Year". The ticket cost is $29 and is payable by cash or check (payable to: MT. CALVARY). This year's featured speaker will be Gayle Sommerfeld, one of the founders of MOST Ministries (Mission Opportunities Short Term). Gayle has written a book about her experience with founding MOST, entitled "Beyond Sight". As this is not a CPH publication, advance orders will be necessary if you'd like to have a copy of her book. The cost will be $12.10 and you may pick up your book at the Luncheon. Let Lucie know if you're interested in ordering a copy of Gayle's book.
LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES Listen to “The Lutheran Hour” every Sunday with host Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler on the following radio dials: Detroit WDFN (1130) @ 6:30 a.m.; WRDT (560) @ 6:30 p.m. and Sirius XM Satellite Family Radio 170 @ 1:00 P.M. Next Sunday, February 10, the Lutheran Hour theme will be: “Where Heaven Meets Earth” – Hitting that snooze button may be doing more harm than good. It’s time to stop spiritual snoozing and wake up. (John 3:1-21)
January 25, 2019
On Wednesday, January 23 The Macomb Daily published the obituary for Elizabeth "Betty" Schmaltz, one of our former members. You may remember her late husband Robert (Bob) and their eight children, Patricia, Dennis, Dave, Carol, Daniel, Irene, Duane, and Dale. Visitation is Thursday, January 24 from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights. Instate will be Friday 10:30 a.m. until time of Service 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 16339 E. 14 Mile Road, Fraser. You may share a memory at www.befhsterlingheights.com. May the Lord keep the family in His love and provide much comfort during this time of grieving. --Daryl Witte
December 12, 2018
It is with deep sadness that we announce that long-time member Arnold Karcher has gone home to our Lord. Arnold passed away on December 11, 2018. Visitation will be on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 3:00pm--8:00pm at A.H. Peters Funeral Home (20705 Mack Ave. [at Vernier], Grosse Point Woods, MI, 48236). The Memorial Service will be on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 10:00am at A.H. Peters Funeral Home's chapel (address same as above). Pastor Carrier will be officiating.
December 2, 2018
It is with sadness that we announce that former member of Mt. Calvary, Doris Heymoss experience God's ultimate heeling grace in the resurrection last week. A Memorial Service is schedule for December 18 at 10:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church (38900 Harper Ave, Clinton Twp, MI, 48036). Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.
It is with deep sadness that we announce that long-time member Erv Beyersdorf has gone home to our Lord. Erv passed away on November 20, 2018. Both visitation and Celebration Worship service will be held in his home town of Saginaw, MI at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (600 Court Street, Saginaw, MI, 486020) on December 1, 2018. Visitation will take place from 10:00am - 11:00am, with a Celebration Worship service to follow at 11:00am. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. Erv will be greatly missed!
November 08, 2018
Please check out the wonderful award that Camp Restore received at the 2018 LCMS, MI District All Pastors' Conference here.
November 04, 2018
WITH APPRECIATION! - A great big thank you to Hope Lutheran Church in Warren for all of their planning and help putting on last Sunday’s Fall Harvest party. It was a great outreach effort that was tremendously successful! This outreach effort spread the word through 200 flyers that were handed out to Head Start, Matrix, and the Heilmann Center. From the 200 flyers, 72 children and parents attended and they enjoyed themselves greatly. In addition, many thanks to all the volunteers from Mt. Calvary who helped with the security, games, and handing out the candy.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED - We need your help! We will need empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls for a craft project for the Christmas party in December. A marked container is available in the church office for your drop offs. THANK YOU for your help!
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS - We will once again have beautiful red poinsettias surrounding the Christmas trees in the chancel. If you would like to place one or more, the cost is $10 per plant and there will be a sign-up sheet in the Altar Guild Room. Please place your order no later than Friday, December 7. Thank you!
Please view further announcements in the 2018 November & December Newsletter, here.
October 31, 2018
UPDATE ON SERVICE BULLETINS: Service Bulletins can be viewed on your web browser. Please right click on the file and select, "Open Link in New Tab". This will open the PDF file in a new tab in your browser.
September 30, 2018
We now have a few more sections available on the website now. They can all be found in the "Ministries And Events" tab.
Pastor Carrier includes a few words in Mt. Calvary's bi-monthly newsletter called "From The Pastor's Desk..." There is now a section for that going back to 2017 December.
We are also putting Mt. Calvary's newsletter on the website, starting from the 2017 December & 2018 January Newsletter. PDF downloadable versions are available for each newsletter in their respective pages.
We also are putting service bulletins on the website starting with the 2018's month of September. Currently, they are only viewable by downloading to your computer.
We also have included a page for all those that are in our continued prayers called "In Our Prayers".
September 23, 2018
BLOCKHEADS NEEDED -- Volunteer help is needed for a construction project at Camp Restore Detroit. If you've worked with masonry, concrete blocks, cement or are just plain handy, please lend a hand! We're building a dumpster enclosure: pouring a footing and a concrete pad, raising a concrete block wall, hanging gates so Camp Restore Detroit can meet the code regulations for the city of Detroit. Help us help this great mission continue! Please contact Pastor Carrier via the church's main number, (313) 527-3366, for more info.
If you have not made a reservation for the Camp Restore Detroit Fundraiser on October 14, 2018, please do so as soon as possible. The deadline is fast approaching, October 1, 2018. More information, as well as a reservation form, can be found here, in our Ministries And Events section.
September 17, 2018
We now have a "Schedule Of Events" calendar that is powered by Google Calendar. You can visit it here in the "Events At Mt. Calvary" section at the bottom of the page.
September 6, 2018
Want to get more informed about what is going on at Camp Restore Detroit? Then sign-up for the weekly newsletter here!
August 23, 2018
We are excited to announce a fundraiser dinner for Camp Restore Detroit on October 14, 2018. More information can be found here, in our Ministries And Events section.
UPDATE: A new registration form has been uploaded. Please use this one instead.
July 24, 2018
We are saddened to report that long-time member Leona Varty has gone home to our Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 2:00pm—8:00pm at SK Schultz (21705 Gratiot Avenue, Eastpoint, MI 48021 [corner of Toepfer & Gratiot]). She will lay in state at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 9:00am—10:00am. A memorial service will be at 10:00pm at Mt. Calvary and then a luncheon to follow in the basement auditorium where we may share the good times and wonderful memories we had of Leona. Our thoughts and prayers are with Leona’s family at this difficult time as she continues her journey with our Lord and Savior. Her obituary can be read here.
July 8, 2018
Media for Camp Restore Detroit has been updated. Please check it out!
July 5, 2018
Information about this year's Summer Camp / Vacation Bible School has been updated in our Event's page. Please check it out!