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Greetings!
Congratulations! We arrived in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. How appropriate for us to be part of the palm parade. I pray that this Lenten experience encouraged you to walk closer to God, to find opportunities to walk with God's people or to see the created world from a fresh perspective. Our sermons encouraged us to walk to places that we don't usually walk, to walk beyond our comfort area and to hear scripture with an open heart. This week, Easter Sunday, we will be reminded that Christ did not stay in the tomb but walk out into our world once again to bring the good news. Because Christ lives, we have new life.
Continue to turn in your miles! We have a few people that have been adding the miles up but haven't turned in a total. Who knows? We may be able to walk back to Normal or maybe we have enough miles to circle the world. Can you imagine a world circled in God's love?
Where do we go from here? Keep walking. This is a great way to invite a neighbor to walk with you and it may give you an opening to share your faith story. Tell him/her what a difference Christ has made in your life. Share how you have joys and struggles but that your faith is the foundation of your strength.
Keep praying. Walk around Bloomington/Normal and pray for people, for work situations, for those who grieve, for broken relationship, for wisdom and leadership. Pray for God's presence in our world.
Sincerely,
Rev. Lori A. Harvey( bio) Associate Pastor |
| Fireside Chats at Calvary
- 4/3 - SA 1 - 2 pm Parlor
- 4/5 - MO 5:30-6:30 pm Parlor
- 4/5 - MO 7-8 pm Parlor
- 4/7 - WE 5:30-6:30 pm Parlor
- 4/8 - TH 6:30-7:30 pm Parlor
- 4/9 - FR 6:30-7:30 pm Parlor
Contact Jan Godbey ( jang@cumcnormal.org) to arrange "chats" with your small group, Bible study or Sunday school class. | |
Opportunities to Connect
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Here We Grow Again!
Learn the latest from the Building Committee in the March edition of Here We Grow Again! Calvary Day at the CornBelters
Wednesday, June 2, will be Calvary Day at the CornBelters! The entire Calvary family is invited to cheer on the newest baseball team in the nation - the Normal CornBelters! Fun & Fellowship April Meeting
Fun & Fellowship will have their next on Sunday, April 11 in Room L2/L4. All those 50 and over are invited to join in the fun.
Mission Kids Retreat The Mission Kids will be heading to Living Springs Camp for the annual retreat at the beginning of April. Download registrations forms right now. Fireside Chats at Calvary Join Jan Godbey, Calvary's Managing Director, for an upcoming Fireside Chat. You will be able to share your hopes and dreams for the future of Calvary. Created By God Parent Meeting The Children's Ministry will host a Created By God workshop this summer. Learn more about this retreat which deals with human sexuality at an upcoming parent meeting.
Mom and dad, mark your calendars for Sunday, April 11, as Calvary holds Parents Day Out. Drop off the kids for fun activities and have a day to yourself! Register online right now!
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| News Nuggets
- Mary Jane Bohall will share about her recent mission trip to Hawaii at the United Methodist Women's April meeting. All (women and men) are invited to come on Monday, April 5, 10 am at the home of Della Staley, 11 Sylvan Lane, Bloomington. Contact Della Staley (309-829-9661).
- The Church Office will be closed on April 2 in observance of Good Friday. It will reopen at 8 am on Monday, April 5.
- There will be no Scrip orders taken this Sunday. Completed forms may be left the Church Office with payment for the order to be placed April 11.
- There will be no junior nor senior high Sunday School this Sunday. We encourage all sixth grade through senior high students to join their families for worship. Please rejoin for us for CSM Sunday School on Sunday, April 11, at 9:30 am.
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| This Weekend in Worship
 Calvary will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at four services of worship this Sunday morning! Join us at 6:30 am for student ministry led sunrise worship. A free continental breakfast will follow. Special Easter celebrations are also planned for 8, 9:30 and 11 am worship services. Don't miss out on a single moment of the celebration this weekend! Coming up in Worship... mark your calendars for Sunday, April 11, when the Celebration Singers will present a special Easter Cantata! |
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Please note, these articles represent a sampling of news and events happening in Christianity and the world today and do not necessarily reflect the doctrine of the United Methodist Church. | |
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In January 2007, the children's ministry at Calvary announced a new name for their Sunday morning and Wednesday night ministry. The new name, KidVenture, was meant to inspire our children as they experience the adventure of growing up with Jesus! Today, KidVenture Children's Ministry offers many opportunities for kids to experience God's love, compassion and grace. |
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