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For the Week of January 3-10
Vol. 9, Issue 1
Second Annual Prayer Vigil This Saturday

Drugs, at an epidemic level in the SW side of Chicago, are causing many of our young people to die from overdoses and other drug-related deaths. We are calling upon the citizens of our communities to join together for a prayer vigil against Drug Addiction. Join us in praying, raising awareness and building solidarity against this horrific plague.

Join pastors and priests from different congregations as we unite to beseech God to help us with this social disease on Saturday, January 5 from 5-6:30 p.m. right here at Calvary Church.

 

Questions? Call the church office at (708) 429-2200 or contact Pastor Ron Ovitt at ron@calvaryop.org.

Girlfriends Sugar 'n Spice
Like to learn how to cook? Want to share your skills?

Would you like tops on baking and frosting your favorite goodies? Learn from an expert while sharing your love for sweets with your girlfriends! Join us THIS Saturday, January 5 from 3-5 p.m. in Calvary's kitchen. Questions? Contact Caryl at marks11606@comcast.net.

Baby Cuddler Wanted!
The MOPPETS babies need your help immediately!

We need some folks to care for the cute and cuddly MOPPETS babies every other Friday morning for a few hours while their mommies attend the MOPS & More program. To qualify, all you need is a comfortable lap and the ability to sit in a comfy rocking chair. Knowledge of lullabies and the knack for understanding cooing is helpful but not required.

Interested? Please call Corinne Ufferman at (708) 597-6857 or email cmu117@hotmail.com.

O.K. Club
A fun group for all of those aged 60 or better!

"Picnic in the Snow," our next event is scheduled for NEXT Wednesday, January 9 at 12 noon right here at Calvary Church! Be sure to sign up at the Welcome Center for fun, food or games! Questions or to sign up, you can contact Pastor Dave at (708) 429-2200 ext. 33 or at davevk@calvaryop.org.  

Congregational Meeting
This important meeting is for Calvary's future expansion!

A Congregational Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, January 13 at 9:10 a.m. and again at 10:40 a.m. to hear the recommendation by Consistory to purchase ten acres of property just west of our current property. This will give us the opportunity to create a second exit / entrance to our property by having access to 108th Avenue and for the future growth of Calvary Church. Bring all of your questions to this meeting!

Love in Action
We're helping the homeless

On Saturday, January 19 at 7 p.m., we will once again be sending out Love in Action teams! We'll leave from Calvary and return at 10 p.m. Vans will be used to help transport supplies and people. Please contact Pastor Ron at ron@calvaryop.org if you'd like to participate.

NEEDED For the Homeless: Blankets, scarves, gloves, men's jackets Size XL and XXL. ALL donations can be used. Your kindness is much appreciated! 
Girlfriends Flicker Chicks
Want to share in your love of movies?

Come enjoy a fun girls night in right here at Calvary Church! In January we will be screening Mirror, Mirror on Saturday, January 26 at 5 p.m. in room 212. Bring a friend and your favorite snack. Questions? Contact Luz at 773-299-5623 or luzl@calvaryop.org.
Local Community News

Southwest Chicago Christian Schools Meetings

Southwest Chicago Christian Schools has begun planning for the 2013/2014 school year! The following informational meetings will be held:

  • Thursday, January 17, 7pm - Oak Lawn Campus for prospective kindergarteners and their parents
  • Thursday, January 17, 7pm - Tinley Park Campus for prospective kindergarten parents

If you have a child who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2013 we invite you to attend. Application materials will be available that evening or by calling the Association Office at 708/388-7656.

  

Roseland Christian School Ultra Foods Fundraiser

Ultra foods is partnering with Roseland Christian School to support our students. They will contribute 5% of your total purchases to the school. Ultra Foods' philosophy has always been to share with others for the good of the whole community. As you plan for your Thanksgiving meal, make sure to do your shopping at Ultra and then send the grocery receipts to us. 

  

Here is how it works: Shop for your weekly groceries and save all your Ultra Foods register receipts. Then submit the receipts to RCS once a month. RCS will group your receipts with others and submit them to Ultra Foods before February 15, 2013. This offer is valid at all Ultra Foods locations! For more information, go here. 

 

Freedom From Smoking
Would you like to put $3650.00 a year back into your wallet? If you smoke a pack of cigarettes a day, that is what you can save if you quit smoking! 

 

Orland Township has invited the Cook County Department of Public Health to host a FREE smoking cessation program called Freedom from Smoking, produced by the American Lung Association. Classes run weekly from Tuesday, January 8, 2013 through February 26th, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The free program will provide the support and the skills needed to quit smoking, under the guidance of a trained facilitator. Materials and Carbon Monoxide (CO) testing will also be provided.

 

Space is limited; to reserve a spot or for additional information, please call (708) 403-4222 or visit www.orlandtwp.org. 
In This Issue
Prayer Vigil
Girlfriends Sugar 'n Spice
Baby Cuddler Wanted
O.K. Club
Parents' Night Out
Congregational Meeting
Love in Action
Reggie McNeal Seminar
Girlfriends Flicker Chicks
Art of Marriage Conference
Local Community News
What's the What
This Week @ Calvary!

 

THURSDAY (1/3):

- 7:00 a.m.  Men's Barnabas Bible Study

- 1:00 p.m.  Men's Bible Study

- 6:00 p.m.  Praise Band Rehearsal

- 6:00 p.m.  Girls' Biddy Basketball

- 7:00 p.m.  Stephen Ministry

- 7:00 p.m.  Elders & Deacons' Meeting  

- 7:15 p.m.  Girls' Junior Basketball

  

FRIDAY (1/4):

- 6:00 p.m.  GEMS Special Event  

  

SATURDAY (1/5): 

- 3:00 p.m.  Girlfriends Sugar 'n Spice 

- 5:00 p.m.  New Hope Fellowship Service & Prayer Vigil


SUNDAY (1/6):
- 8:00 a.m.  Worship Service
- 9:30 a.m.  Worship Service
- 9:30 & 11 a.m.  The Loft Sunday School
- 9:30 a.m.  CrossTraining
- 11:00 a.m.  Worship Service
- 6:30 p.m.  Jr./Sr. High Youth Group 

 

MONDAY (1/7):  

- 9:30 a.m.  Girlfriends Bible Study

- 7:00 p.m.  Girlfriends Bible Study 

- 7:00 p.m.  New Hope  

    

TUESDAY (1/8):

- 6:00 p.m.  Praise Band Rehearsal

- 7:00 p.m.  People God Chose Bible Study

- 7:00 p.m.  Elders' & Deacons' Meeting

- 7:00 p.m.  Grief Share 

  

WEDNESDAY (1/9):

- 9:30 p.m.  Coffee Break Bible Study

- 12:00 p.m.  O.K. Club "Picnic in the Snow"

- 6:30 p.m.  GEMS

- 7:00 p.m.  Choir Rehearsal 

 

THURSDAY (1/10):

- 7:00 a.m.  Men's Barnabas Bible Study

- 1:00 p.m.  Men's Bible Study

- 6:00 p.m.  Praise Band Rehearsal

- 6:00 p.m.  Girls' Biddy Basketball

- 7:15 p.m.  Girls' Junior Basketball

  

FRIDAY (1/11):

- 9:00 a.m.  MOPS & More

  

SATURDAY (1/12): 

- 5:00 p.m.  New Hope Fellowship Service 

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Did You Change Anything in 2012?
We would like to take this time to remind you if you are a member of Calvary and have an updated home address or phone / cell number or email address change, PLEASE LET US KNOW! It is important to keep our church records up to date and we rely on YOU to make this possible!

Let us know any changes by calling us at (708) 429-2200 or emailing us at calvary@
calvaryop.org! 
Stitch 'n Time & Sassy Scrapbookers

We will resume again on January 18, 2013 from 2-9 p.m.!

Looking For a Job?

Resumes, cover letters, networking, social media networks, job search agents, job clubs, career switching. All are terms connected with job searching. Need help with any of these?

 

Call Laura Vande Werken at (708) 633-6580 or email her at selfhelpjobs @sbcglobal.net.

Prayer Opportunities
INTERNET INTERCESSORS:
Would you like a group of faithful people to pray for your concerns and joys? You can send an email directly to our email address at prayer@calvaryop.org and we will pray for you!
Help Us Stock Our Food Pantry!

We ALWAYS have a need to keep our Food Pantry well-stocked. There is a bin in the foyer by the north doors where we accept donations. People are welcome to drop off donated food and items at any time.

 

You can download a full list of what we need to keep the Food Pantry well-stocked here!