Making Sense of the Cross
Book & Bible Study

March 10 Session 1 A Man Hanging on a Tree
March 17 Session 2 Portraits and Perspective

March 24 Session 3 Ransom and Victory
March 31 Session 4 Substitution, Satisfaction, Sacrifice
April 7 Session 5 Example and Encouragement
April 14 Session 6 Event and Experience

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.Our concert series is an important part of Calvary Lutheran’s 125th Anniversary celebration!

Celestial Ringers Handbell Choir, composed of Calvary Lutheran members and friends, will be featured at the March concert, scheduled for March 23 at 3:30 p.m. The Ringers will perform a selection of songs showcasing a variety of ringing techniques. Donations will be received for the choir’s expenses attending the Area 5 Spring Festival, April 25 to 26.

The Wittenberg University Choir will be featured at the April concert. They will be performing a selection of sacred and secular songs on April 6 at 3:30 p.m.. Wittenberg University is one of 26 colleges and universities of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

An Outdoor Concert on the grassy area in front of the church is planned for Saturday, June 21 at 3:30 p.m. This concert will feature a variety of groups. Food will be available as well.

The Great Seal of Ohio Band traditionally performs a concert in July! They enjoy performing in the air-conditioned church and ice cream is served afterward.

Additional concerts to be announced. Admission is free.


Donations of canned soup will be given to the Good Samaritan Food Pan-try and funds raised at the Souper Bowl event will be designated for Calvary’s Feeding Ministries, which include the monthly Community Meal and Blessing Box. Total in-kind and monetary offerings will be reported to the “Souper Bowl of Caring,” a nationwide movement to tackle hunger, celebrating its 35th year. These activities are proudly sponsored by the Calvary Lutheran Fellowship Team.

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In future months, we look forward to seeing Pastor Jonathan Heierman, son of the congre-gation; Pastor Jim Watson, former intern; Pastor Janet Hatch, former pastor; Pastor Doug Campbell, son of the congregation; Pastor Randy O’Donnell, former pastor; and the Revered Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt, Bishop of the Southern Ohio Synod.