Calvary Moravian Church Weekly

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

~ Psalm 27:1

We would love to have you join us for worship this Sunday!

As always, all are welcome—just as you are!

Since we had to cancel our in-person service this past weekend from the snow, the bulletin for this Sunday (1/25) may look familiar. We will be repurposing the order of service and bulletins we had planned for the eighteenth.

Our 10am Sunday service will be available virtually at our Calvary Moravian Church Allentown YouTube page. You can find the link below:

A direct link to the YouTube Livestream can be found by clicking here.

Do you have a prayer request you would like shared during our prayers of the people portion of our service? If so, please contact Pastor Mikayla at revmikayla@gmail.com or fill out this form by Saturday to get your prayer request or praise included! Please make sure to get permission before submitting a request on behalf of someone else.

January 25, 2026 – at 10:00 a.m.

Second Sunday After The Epiphany

Prelude: Prelude in D Major - Woodard

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship: © Wild Goose Publications | from the Iona Abbey Big Book of Liturgies

The world belongs to God, the earth and all its people.

How good it is, how wonderful to live together in unity.

Love and faith come together; justice and peace join hands.

If Christ’s disciples keep silent, these stones would shout aloud.

Open our lips, O God, and our mouths shall proclaim your praise.

Singing and Praying Together

Opening Hymn: All Are Welcome (see insert)

Liturgy: Christian Unity (pg. 122-125)

Prayers of the People

Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name;

Thy kingdom come;

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever, amen.

Liturgy: Christian Unity, continued (pg. 125-126)

Giving Back Together

Joyful Noise and Sharing of the Offerings

Offertory: Chorale No. 205 - J.S. Bach

Doxology: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow - 817

Prayer of Dedication

Joyful Noise Communal Response:

All: Accept these gifts we bring today,

For your will to be employed.

God hear us as we sing and pray

And make a joyful Noise! Amen.

Choir Anthem: Prayer for Peace - Mary Lynn Lightfoot

Engaging Scripture Together

Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 (Pg. 446 & 926) David Venditta

Message: Rev. Mikayla Sauerbrey

Prayer

Sending Song: In Our Churches, In Our Churches (see insert)

Benediction

Postlude

The altar flowers were donated by Sue Dickinson in loving memory of Gwynn Krempasky

Scripture Reader: David Venditta

Usher: Sue Dickinson

Counters: David & Mary Venditta

Our 2026 Giving Envelopes are available at the back of the sanctuary for pick up! Since some numbers have changed from 2025, please include your name on the envelopes. If there are any questions, please contact Jess in the office at churchcalvarymoravian@gmail.com.

Large print and small print editions of the 2026 Daily Texts have arrived at Calvary! You can pick up your own copy at the back of the sanctuary. Prices are as follows:

Small Edition: $13/book

Large Edition: $15/book

We have two new oppportunities to partner with our friends over at the Lehigh Conference of Churches! The first is an exciting update: The Soup Kitchen has received a grant to open on Saturdays! This means the conference is now able to offer meals to our neighbors six days a week instead of five. They are looking for a team of volunteers who are interested in serving breakfast and/or lunch once a month. Calvary would love to put together a team to serve lunch once a month. The time commitment is 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM. The conference will provide the food, a volunteer team would then arrive to prep, cook, and serve the food. A separate staff team remains to clean up. If you've wanted to volunteer on one of our two weekday teams but haven't been able to make the schedule work, this might be for you!

Calvary is hoping to put together a team of 4-5 people. If you are interested in learning more or to join our new weekend soup kitchen ministry team, please contact Pastor Mikayla.

The second way we are partnering with the Conference of Churches is to collect items to restock their weather alert bags for neighbors in need! The primary items needed at this time are ready-to-eat breakfast/lunch/dinner items such as:

• Dry Cereal
• Granola/Breakfast Bar
• Fruit Cup
• Dry Milk pouch
• Instant Coffee
• Bottled Water
• Chicken/Tuna Packets
• Easy-to-open Soup Cans
• Individual bagged chips
• Beef Jerky
• Trail Mix
• Oranges
• Wrapped pastries
• candy bars
• Juice boxes

We will be collecting items through February 15th for the conference. Items can be donated in the grey tote at the back of the sanctuary. If there are any questions, please contact Pastor Mikayla for more information.

January 25- Adult Sunday School, 11am

January 27- Dining With Friends, 6:30pm

January 29- Midweek Bible Study, 10am

February 1- Annual Church Council Meeting, 11:30am

February 2- Moravian Women, 7:30 PM – on Zoom

February 4- Moravian Women, 1pm

February 5- Midweek Bible Study, 10am

To see more information about these and additional events, please check out our Google Calendar:

Calvary is bringing back our Conversation Church Worship gathering on March 1st this year, and to keep the fellowship time going we are having a potluck lunch, with a twist, to follow!

Join us after worship on Sunday, March 1st, for a potluck meal full of good food, good company, and a little friendly fun!

We’re hosting our first Comfort Food Challenge, and everyone is invited to participate, whether by cooking, tasting, or cheering others on. Those who wish to enter the challenge may choose one (or both!) of the following categories:

• Comfort Food Main Dish

• Comfort Food Dessert

Think of the foods that feel like home; dishes that warm the heart, bring back memories, or simply make a hard day better.

Best of all, this is an event where everybody wins… but a few people will win twice! Whether you bring a dish or just bring your appetite, there’s a place for you at the table. Come share a meal, enjoy the fun, and celebrate community together.

Sign ups and more details to follow in February! For any specific questions, contact Pastor Mikayla or the Congregation and Community Engagement Team (Formerly known as the Outreach Committee).

Our Moravian Women groups offer a wonderful opportunity for fellowship each month now that we are into the fall months! We are currently exploring The Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine, a thoughtful resource that invites us to wrestle honestly with Jesus’ challenging teachings. We are using both her book and some short videos from AJ herself to guide our conversations.

If you are interested in joining, we have two groups that meet in the first week of each month:

Afternoon Group: Wednesday, February 4 at 1:00 PM
Meets in person during the afternoon in the conference room!

Evening Group: Monday, February 2 at 7:30 PM – on Zoom

This group meets virtually, you are invited to use the following information to join us!

Click Here To Join Zoom Meeting

Or use the meeting ID and password to join:

Meeting ID: 815 3570 8321

Passcode: 801763

All women are warmly invited to participate in either group or both! Whether you’re new or returning, we’d love to have you join us for fellowship and discussion.

Our Adult Sunday School takes place almost every Sunday after worship at 11am! We are always welcoming new folks to come join us for a discussion of scripture and how we can bring it into our everyday lives. The group is led by our Vice Chair of Elders, Jeff Diehl, and we tend to meet in the sanctuary, up toward the baptismal font. We hope to see you there!

SCHEDULE CHANGE NOTE: Please note that our Bible Study will not be meeting on 1/22 and will resume in person and viritual gathering on 1/29

All are invited to join us for Bible Study Thursdays at 10:00 AM! We meet in person and online, so even if you are not able to participate in person, we would love for you to join our discussion!

As we begin this new year, we will be following the Lectionary scriptures for Year A. If you would like to read the scriptures ahead of our gathering, you can do so by clicking here.

ZOOM Information:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87957117602?pwd=W7arHtkeV8Y1zaaoi0ba469yCYiCxr.1
Meeting ID: 879 5711 7602
Passcode: 667290

Dining with Friends will be meeting at Mediterranean Cafe and Grill on Tuesday, January 27th. at 6:30 pm. The restaurant is located in Cracker Barrel plaza on Tilghman St. at Route 100 in Fogelsville. If you are planning to attend, please call or text Sam Spagnola at 835-241-2968 by Thursday, January 22. Join us for fellowship and great food.

Family Sunday School: This Sunday School program is geared toward preschool and younger elementary ages, inviting them and their adults to learn more about God, faith, and the church in a fun and kid-centered way!

Due to the holiday season and then our Church Council, we will not be offering Family Sunday School in January or February, but we will resume on March 1st.

As we prepare for the new year, we’re excited to update and expand our Church Directory!

Please help us by sending your current contact information, including your phone number, email address, and physical mailing address, to the church office.

Please email your contact information, even if nothing has changed.

This year, we’re also adding a special new section highlighting the professional and personal masteries and interests of our members. Whether it’s a skill, a passion, or an area of expertise, sharing these gifts can help strengthen the connections within our congregation. Participation is completely voluntary, and we’d love to include your photo as well! You may submit a favorite recent photo you already have. Thank you for helping us create a directory that celebrates the people and gifts that make our church family so special!

Please send your updates and photos to: churchcalvarymoravian@gmail.com with the subject “Directory” and your last name(s).

For the month of January, our loose change offering will be going to Board of World Mission. Board of World Mission builds relationships through Mission Outreach and Mission Engagement to be faithful to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

To learn more about Moravian Open Door, checkout their website here

As reminder, there are several different ways to give your offerings here at Calvary.

1. Bring your offering to Sunday worship.
2. Mail your offering to the church office at 948 N. 21st Street, Allentown, PA 18104.
3. Use your bank’s “BILL PAY” service. A one-time or recurring payment can be made by a bank on your behalf. Banks that offer this service typically cut a check and mail it to the church at no cost to you. Contact your bank for details. The bank usually asks for an account number. Just call Calvary office beforehand and Jess will supply an account number to you or just use your envelope number.
4. Make an online payment through the Moravian Giving Portal – https://mmfa.info/giving-portal/. Go to this link, click on our church’s name and follow the instructions to make a one-time gift or a recurring monthly gift. Donations can be made by members and non-members via direct debit of a bank account or by credit card. All donation processing fees for portal gifts are now paid by the Moravian Ministries Foundation – your full donation will be received by your church.

Thank you to everyone who gave to Calvary in 2025! Because of your generosity, we get to continue being the hands and feet of Jesus in our community. Here is the update of our income and expenses as of December 2025:

December '25 Income $22,161.06 | December '25 Expenses $18,910.70

YTD Income $179,092.30 | YTD Expenses $176,683.58

Hello Members of Calvary! Please don't open any texts or emails claiming to be from Calvary or Rev. Mikayla asking for information, gift cards, or money. We would never ever send anything requesting money or discreet information.

The ONLY emails we use are churchcalvarymoravian@gmail.com and revmikayla@gmail.com

If you open an email, but aren't sure if it's from Calvary or Rev. Mikayla, please check the sender's info. To do this click the little triangle ▼ (see blue arrow in the picture) below the sender's name and check the email address that it was sent from. If you receive one of these phishing messages, please let our office know.

Here at CMC, our inclusive church family grows in our faith together, centered in the Greatest Commandment; Loving God, Loving Neighbor, and Loving Ourselves. We offer worship in our sanctuary and also via live-stream to our Facebook page every Sunday at 10am.

GROW with us in book groups, Bible studies, Adult Sunday School, and women's fellowship groups.

SERVE with us as we partner in community service with a number of local Allentown groups dedicated to meeting the food insecurity and housing needs in our community. We also love being host to several AA groups and welcome community groups.

CELEBRATE with us as we host community gatherings and look for ways to open our doors and hearts to our broader community!

There are many ways to Live God's Love. Now is the time!

Ways to Contact us and Connect:

Email: churchcalvarymoravian@gmail.com

Pastor's Email: revmikayla@gmail.com

Website: calvarymoravian.net
Location: 948 North 21st Street, Allentown, PA, USA
Phone: 610-435-6881

Instagram: @calvarymoravianpa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryMoravianAllentown