There are lots of parties to go to this time of the year—but the one I look forward to the most happens on Sunday morning at Calvary. I love hanging out with you on Sundays and enjoying God together with the absolute best worship team in the region. And I can’t wait to open the Word again. I’m very excited about a little surprise we have planned this weekend as we look back on an unbelievable year of God’s faithfulness.
I am so very thankful for our elders Jon Costas (chair), Brian Gensel, Dave Gring, and Eugene Lin, who serve with me alongside our staff elders Joe Wittmer, Josh Reasoner, Cary Nack, and Mark Lackey. I love being around strong leaders! Please remember to pray for our elders as we finalize the 2012 ministry plan—we long for God to do big things through our church community in the coming year.
Thank you for the unbelievable way you have given for the glory of God in 2011. Together we are spreading the Word throughout Northwest Indiana and the world. Can’t wait to see you Sunday!
Live Strong,
Lionel
Senior Pastor
What's new at Calvary...
Adult Electives
Join Pastor Joe Wittmer in room 300 at 9:30a this Sunday, 12.18 for a discussion on the application of Biblical principles to tension in our lives and learn how to disciple others through tension!
Children's Ministries
We would like to thank our Children's Ministries workers for all their hard work this year by letting them enjoy worship with their families for the holiday services. Children’s Ministries will be available for infants - 3 year olds only for all holiday services—Christmas Eve Communion Service at 5p, the Sunday Christmas Day Celebration Service at 11a and the Sunday New Year's Day service at 11a. CLICK HERE for more information on our holiday services.
Reliant HS Students
Celebrate Christ’s birth with your friends this Sunday, 12.18 at the Stevenson’s home (169 Wexford Rd.) from 6-8p. Girls bring a snack. Guys bring a 2 liter of soda. Everyone bring a $10 white elephant gift.
Don’t miss out on the Snow Trip weekend just for high schoolers on 1.13-15. CLICK HERE for more information!
Connect MS Students
Come to the Steiner’s home (40 Warren Dr.) and enjoy good food, encouraging interactions, and the holiday spirit THIS Sunday, 12.18 from 6-8p! Girls bring a snack. Guys bring a 2 liter of soda. Everyone bring a $10 white elephant gift.
Lost & Found
Did you know there’s a Lost & Found at the Info Desk? Bibles, personal belongings and other items are regularly found in the church facility. Stop by and see if your lost item is there! There is also a collection of serving dishes left in the church kitchen to be picked up by their rightful owner. Lost and found items are kept at the church for one month and then donated to charity.
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1325 Evans Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-462-4026
Coffee With The Pastors
Calvary guests are invited to join us Sunday, 1.8 from 6:30-8p at Cornucopia Coffee Company. Come learn about the vision of Calvary and have the opportunity to ask the staff questions in a casual environment. CLICK HERE to RSVP.
Women's Ministries
For more information or to sign up for one of the excellent women's Bible studies starting up in January, simply click on the study title! The Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob by Beth Moore study will begin Monday, 1.16 at 6:30p. A Precept study on the book of James begins Tuesday, 1.17 at 9:30a. Me, Myself and Lies: A Thought Closet Makeover, a study by Jennifer Rothschild also begins on Tuesday, 1.17 at 9:30a. Faithful Abundant True, a study with Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, and Priscilla Shirer begins Friday, 1.20 at 11a.
Cancellations
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a ministry due to inclement weather, we will post the cancellation at cancellations.com. Visit www.calvaryweb.net for a cancellations link. Or you may call the church at 462.4026 and select the cancellations option.