Calvary Link: On Staying Married

calvary-link-headerThe last two weeks I have started my mini-series with confessions from Mark Driscoll and Noël Piper (wife of John Piper). Well, I thought I'd make a confession this week. My marriage hasn't been perfect--because we aren't perfect---but we are still committed to each other after 25 years. Be here Sunday for another message from the mini-series 'Jesus on Marriage and Divorce' in Mark 10:1-12. I can't wait to worship with you and the best worship team in the region. The baptismal waters will be stirring once again at Calvary as more people are joining our family. The Lord is growing HIS church.

What would summer be without Vacation Bible School? We've got a good one planned this summer--so load up a van full of kids and bring them to Calvary Church for a good time. This year our kids will learn the entire Biblical story from Creation to New Creation--with the Cross right in the middle. Help us spread the Word.

As you enjoy summer--remember that all good things come from Him. So enjoy creation--but worship the Creator!

See You Sunday--

Lionel

What's new at Calvary...

Children's Ministries
Our Calvary Church Family is invited to enjoy Family Fun Night on Thursday, 7.18! Invite your neighbors, family and friends to join you! We will have games, bounce houses, face-painting, music, and a free hot dog meal for kids while supplies last. Additional food will be available for purchase. Kick-off will be in the Worship Center at 5:45p.

Group Service Project
Would your Covenant Group, Bible Study or family be interested in providing a meal for our VBS Volunteers one night of VBS (7.15-17)? Last year, our Covenant Groups provided meals, and it was such a blessing for the busy families who commit to serve every night during VBS week. Please contact Lori Prewitt (prewitt5@comcast.net) for more information.

Sevenglory Goes to Africa
Please join us in partnering with Sevenglory with prayer and financial support as they prepare to travel to Kenya in October! Sevenglory is excited for this opportunity to spread the Word through worship across the globe. CLICK HERE for more information or to donate.

Men's Ministries
The Band of Brothers Men's Ministry will be hosting a Summer Men's Study on the book, Epic, by John Eldredge. Led by David Gring, the study is held on Tuesday mornings, through 8.13. We meet at Suzie's Café in Valparaiso, from 6:30 - 8a, and breakfast is optional. The cost of Epic is $3.00, and please bring your Bible. Please join us this coming Tuesday, 7.16!

The Band of Brothers Summer Bonding Tour continues tomrrow evening! Come tomorrow night, 7.11 at 7p to Dave Gring's home (10 Tower Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385) for a time of fellowship together. The evening is open to all men of Calvary Church, their friends, and guests.

Pizza With The Pastors
For Newcomers Calvary guests are invited to join us on Sunday, 7.21 from 12:30-2p following the service here at Calvary Church! Come to The Well to 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 online or at the Info Desk this Sunday.

Meet the African Church Planter
Enjoy a rare opportunity to meet the man that Christianity Today called “The African Planter.” On Sunday, 8.4, Pastor Lionel will share the platform with Pastor Oscar Muriu of Nairobi Chapel. Nairobi Chapel and Calvary Church recently entered into a partnership agreement to plant churches on the African continent. CLICK HERE for more information.

Men of Calvary are invited to join Oscar for breakfast on Wednesday, 7.31 at 6:30a in The Well. Please RSVP at the Info Desk on Sunday!