The Calvary Connection

June 16, 2010

Greetings!

Last week, Calvary sent out a congregational e-mail informing you of our church's response to the recent tornadoes in Streator and Dwight. If you have had yet had a chance to read this important communication, please do so now.

Late this afternoon, we received word that hands on help is needed in Streator tomorrow (Thursday). A group will be leaving the church at 8:30 am tomorrow morning. All those interested are welcome to come, meet in the Atrium at 8:15 am tomorrow morning. Once in Streator there will be two volunteer opportunities:

Streator First United Methodist Church - volunteers will sort through food and drink donations and ready them for distribution in the community.
Streator Fire Department - volunteers are needed for general clean up efforts at various locations in the city. Please wear jeans or long pants, work boots and long sleeve shirt (recommended). Also bring a drivers' license - they are running background checks for all volunteers. If you wish to volunteer with the Streator Fire Department beyond tomorrow, you may contact them by phone, 815-257-9911.

The group will return to Calvary by mid-afternoon. If you have time, please consider join this work trip. If you are not able to come, please pause and pray for this group; pray for safety and that through their efforts God's love would be shared with those in Streator.

In His Service,

Josh W. Barnett

Director of Communications

P.S. Much thanks for all of the food, drink and supply donations dropped off at Calvary on Sunday. Each donated item will go a long way in helping the City of Streator and its residents recover from this disaster.

Opportunities to Connect

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Calvary Staff Update
On Tuesday, June 8, two staff changes were announced.

Summer Edition of Seasons (pdf)
The summer issue of Seasons, Calvary's seasonal guide for Adult Ministry opportunities, is hot off the press. Be part of a Bible study, small group or Sunday School class at Calvary this summer!

Update from Missionary Linda Unger (pdf)
Linda Unger, a Calvary supported missionary serving in Africa has shared her latest update with the church. Learn how Linda is making a difference for Jesus Christ thanks to the support of the Calvary family.

Mornings with Moms
Calvary's group by moms for moms is gearing up for summer fun in the sun!

News Nuggets

The adult study opportunities during Vacation Bible School week have been postponed. At this time there are no plans for adult study opportunities during VBS. Please check Calvary news for future announcements. Contact Grethe Armstrong (309-830-3915, Mawest5@aol.com).
Please remember if there are no events on the church calendar, the building will be locked at 5 pm. It is important for all groups using the building be on the calendar so that the building will be open and the room be cooled to a comfortable temperature. E-mail calvary@cumcnormal.org to schedule your group.
In your Worship Folder each Sunday you will find Calvary's new Prayer and Study Guide. Each week this will be shared with the Calvary family so that we can pray for others in our church family and prepare our hearts and minds for the coming week's message. Please take this insert home with you and use it as a study and prayer tool in the coming week.
The congregation is invited to the Vacation Bible School Closing Celebration on Thursday, June 24, 7:30 pm in the Worship Center. The children will share songs and we will learn how they plan to Get God in the Game-our theme for 2010 VBS.