Calvary Link: What a Winter!

Lionel-TripI don’t know about you but I’m ready for warmer weather! Hang in there—it won’t be long. And while we wait for warmer days, let’s be sure we are spending time together. It’s a great way to fight the winter blues. Hang out with your small group, go out with some friends, get out and worship God. Spring is coming!

I would like to ask each person in our church family to help break the ice on our weekly offerings. We had some blizzard-like Sundays when our giving dipped to record lows. The irony is (and I’m sure you have noticed this at home) the bills keep coming in, and some of them are even bigger! If we can break the ice and really get giving flowing, we can keep spreading the Word, continue saving orphans, send and support our missionaries, and serve our city. I know my heart is warmed when we are able to help others and spread God’s fame; I hope yours is, too.

I’m getting ready for the next sermon in our Beautiful Church series and Kurt is back from last week’s Sevenglory gig. We can’t wait to enjoy God together with you this weekend! We’ll have some hot coffee on.

Stay Warm!

Lionel

What's new at Calvary...

Coffee with the Pastors
Calvary guests are invited to join us this Sunday, 3.2 from 6:30-8p at Uptown Cafe. 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 Guest Services in the church foyer.

Spring Forward
Need a change? Why not change up the Sunday Morning Service you attend and spring forward with us at Calvary! On Daylight Saving Time Sunday, 3.9 we will serve breakfast in the gym at 7:30a. Then you can join us for the early morning 8:15a worship service! Coffee will be served at all three (8:15a, 9:45a, & 11:15a) worship services.

Tabletalk
Join Jon Nitta, Pastor of Spiritual Formation, in the gym on Sundays at 9:45a for a time of "Tabletalk"! In the month of March, we are starting an important series on Spiritual Practices that Foster Growth. We are going to take a look at why there are certain practices that help us grow as followers of Christ and why they help us grow. This month we are starting with a overall picture of these practices and then we'll jump into the Word of God for the rest of March.

AWANA
Hello AWANA Parents! Tonight, you are invited and encouraged to attend a special 15 minute presentation about summer camps and scholarships at 6p in The Well at Calvary. We look forward to seeing you there! (Please check in your child as usual and come down to The Well with them for the first 15 minutes of AWANA).

Student Ministries
Reliant High School Students are going to an adventure trampoline gym called Jump Sky High in Naperville, IL, this Friday, 2.28. We will meet at Calvary, leave church at 5:30p, and return by 11p. CLICK HERE for all the details!

Connect Middle School Students are taking a trip to Jak's Warehouse this Saturday, 3.1. We will meet at Calvary, leave at 9a, and return by 2p. CLICK HERE for further information.

Children's Ministries
Attention Calvary Family! Save the Date for our next Family Fun Night on Friday, April 4! Invite your neighbors, family and friends for an evening of fun and connection! We will have gym games, board games, movies, popcorn, music, and tons of fun! If you would like to serve at this event, please contact our Director of Children's Ministries, Victoria Evans-Peasley (victoria@calvaryweb.net).

Women's Ministries
Save the Date! Girlfriends of Grace presents the (in) Real Life conference by (in)Courage on Friday night, 4.25 and Saturday, 4.26 (www.incourage.me) for all Calvary women and their friends. Stay tuned for more details!

Girlfriends of Grace women's ministries will be offering a new Bible Study opportunity starting on Monday, 3.3! Join Susan Sherman on Monday nights from 6:30-8p for the 10-week study: Falling in Love with Jesus by Dee Brestin & Kathy Troccoli. Click here for more information and to register online, or stop by the registration table in the foyer this Sunday!

Join us on Tuesday, 3.4 from 6-8p in the Banquet Room, as we create baby blankets, hats, prayer shawls, and booties for the young girls and babies at the Girls of Guatemala Home. Through these beautiful creations we lift these young girls and babies up in prayer. Beginners and all ages welcome, don't be shy. The Knit/Crochet Ministry meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Men's Ministries
Calvary Men are invited to register for the Valparaiso City Softball League. The summer season begins April 29 and runs thru July 25 (tentative). Don't miss the Calvary sign-up deadline is March 14.

The Band of Brothers Social Gathering is Thursday, 3.6. Calvary men and their guests are invited to join us at Buffalo Wild Wings at 7p for a time of fellowship together. More Details Here.

Available Positions
Calvary is currently looking for a part-time Wedding Assistant. Please review the job description and contact Emily Johannes if you're interested.