Calvary Link: Can’t Wait for Sunday

calvary-link-headerI can hardly wait for our second Sunday of Advent! Kurt's back from Kenya, new believers will be in the water with me (baptisms!), we are going to have our faith stretched from Mark 6, and I'm introducing our new Pastor of Student Ministries! What a day we have planned to celebrate the good news that Christ came--and Christ is coming!!! If you know someone who doesn't have a church family--invite them to join you for worship this week. Facebook them, text them, call them, or send them a Calvary E-vite!

Hey, thanks all of you who signed up Sunday to serve the growing Children's Ministries at Calvary. What an answer to prayer! Men, you are invited to Pikk's Tavern this Thursday night for steak, and everyone is invited to the Calvary Kids Musical, Back to the Manger, Saturday evening at 6p. Don't forget to check out all the ways to stay encouraged and make a difference below. Can't wait to see you all on Sunday!

He Came. He is Coming.

Lionel

What's new at Calvary...

Children's Ministries
Come join us as we enjoy Back to the Manger, a Christmas musical that will engage your heart as we are reminded of the gift of Christ and why we celebrate His birth. The musical will be presented by Calvary Kids this Saturday, 12.8, following the adorable preschool choir, Wee Worship, at 6p.

Reliant & Connect Student Ministries
Sunday, 12.16 the Family Force 5 Christmas Pageant Tour visits Calvary with Rapture Ruckus, Capital Kings, and Everyday Sunday! Tickets are on sale at www.itickets.com for $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Doors open for the 6p concert at 5:30p. A limited number of tickets are available for the Calvary community at just $10 by entering "Mitaboni" as a coupon code upon online checkout.

Miscellanies Blog
Two people expect big things from Jesus in Mark 5:21-43 and get what they desire. But it isn't their need that Jesus responds to; it's their faith. You Gotta Believe! Jesus is healing the sick, raising the dead, and rupturing people's expectations.

Advent Worship Services
Local outreach is happening here at Calvary this Advent season! Reach out to your friends in the community and invite them to join us for worship at 9a or 10:45a on Sundays in December.

This year we will hold two Christmas Eve Communion Services at 5p & 7p. Childcare will be available for infants through preschoolers during the 5p Christmas Eve service only.

Facetime Prayer Gathering
The Facetime Prayer Gathering will be on Friday, 12.14 at 9:30a. This is a great opportunity to join our staff and elders and pray for our church, our city, our country, and the cause of global missions. We hope you will join us for this intimate time of worship and prayer!

Men's Ministries
Calvary men and friends are invited to attend the Band of Brothers Christmas Dinner. Come enjoy an evening of fellowship at Pikk’s Tavern tomorrow night, 12.6 at 7p. The cost is $30 for 3 course dinner, appetizer, entree and dessert.

Women's Ministries
Join the Girlfriend’s Night Out! Tonight, 12.5 the group is meeting at 6:30p at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso. CLICK HERE for more details.

Coffee with the Pastors
Calvary guests are invited to join us Sunday, 1.6 from 6:30-8p at Cornucopia Coffee Company. Learn about Calvary’s values and vision, and take the opportunity to ask questions of the pastoral staff in a casual environment. We would love to meet you! RSVP at the Info Desk or online.

Generous Holiday Assistance
Last year our church provided help to more than 100 people during the holiday season. This holiday season we are providing Aldi gift cards to those in need, and we have already been able to serve over 50 individuals and families from our church and community. If you or someone you know has a special need, please contact lori@calvaryweb.net. If you would like to support our efforts, you may make a tax deductible contribution to the Calvary Church Compassion Fund.