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The Art of Marriage
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I wanted to take some time to point out that the Art of Marriage seminar at Calvary Church is almost here. As a matter of fact, it'll be here a week from tomorrow! Registration is still open and for those of you who are on the fence about going, we do offer scholarships and financial assistance to those who need it.
I, personally, have not attended this seminar, but I heard from people who went last Fall that it was a phenomenal seminar and well worth the time for anyone who is in any stage of marriage, engaged couples all the way up to those who have been married for decades.
I would encourage you to take some time next weekend to strengthen your marriage, an investment that is always a wise thing to do.
Click on the picture below for more information.
- Matt
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We Need Your Help for Il Wavino's!
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We need all the youth that we can get to help out!
Il Wavino's, our popular youth ministry spaghetti dinner fundraiser (see above for more information) will be setting up operations on Thursday, February 14 at 6 p.m. until we are finished. We realize this is also Valentine's Day, so drop your kids off at church to set up and have date night on us! We will also be asking for youth to show up the day of the event at 4:30 p.m. to begin setting up for the meal.
- Youth Involvement - All youth associated with the Calvary Youth Ministry are invited and expected to try and help out with this event. The biggest help will come the day of the event, but we are also asking for youth to help with the collection of items needed for the meal. So each youth is being asked to bring in one pound of spaghetti noodles and one pound of spaghetti sauce. Youth can bring these items to church on Sundays at either the morning services or at Sun. Night XP. Everybody else can help, too! If you feel led, please drop off noodles and sauce at the Dare2Share table in the lobby.
- Parent Involvement - We have had parents involved in the past, so there is an open invitation to parents to come help with this event! So if you'd like to help us with Il Wavino's, come on by! Pastor Dave Grigoletti hasn't met all of the parents yet and he would like to get to know more of you! It will also be a great way to serve the youth ministry. The biggest need for parents would be to help out in the kitchen the day of the event. If you would be able to help out, please contact Dave and let him know at daveg@calvaryop.org.
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Family Night at PUMP IT UP
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Get your family together for an awesome night!
Sign-up at the tables near Tiny Town or outside The Loft to reserve your family's spot for a night of fun and fellowship at "Pump it Up" at 11411 W. 183rd. St. in Orland Park on Friday, February 22 from 6:00-8:15 p.m. With 6 giant inflatables and lots more, the kids are sure to have a blast with friends from church! And adults get the chance to mingle! The cost per child is $5, adults are free and need to stay on site. We will have pizza, drinks, and desserts. We will bounce first and then go into the party room at 7:45 to eat. Sign-up or email children@calvaryop.org by February 18th. Please pay at the door that night, cash or check to Calvary Children's Ministries.
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Girlfriends Flicker Chicks
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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 Love, Come Softly on Saturday, February 23 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. |
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Want to Join Calvary?!
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Our new members classes are starting soon!
Are you interested in becoming a member at Calvary? Or maybe you just would like to know more about Calvary? Join us at our new members classes! Classes will be held on the following Sundays: February 24, March 3 and 10 in Room 241 (the big conference room upstairs) at 9:30 a.m. For questions and more information, please contact Earl Vander Wall at earl@calvaryop.org or (708) 429-2200 x14.
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Attention Race Fans!
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The popular Cadet Pinewood Derby is back this spring!
 The Cadet Pinewood Derby is Saturday, March 2.We will again have an open class race where anyone can enter a car to race.Last year this race was reserved for adults only, but this year anyone is welcome!A trophy and ribbons will be awarded!We are running this race as a fundraiser, and suggest a minimum $25 donation to participate.Donated funds will be used to offset the cost of materials to build a work bench, purchase tools and additional shelving for the Cadet/GEMS room.If interested in participating, contact Derrick at dsbrmars@sbcglobal.net.
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4th Sunday Family Worship Revised for 2013!
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We're tweaking our 4th Family Sunday schedule...
The Worship Team, Youth Pastor, and KidsLife Ministries is praying over our families and seeking more relevant ways to worship as a church family and teach our youth the meaning of "big church" and how they can begin to serve their church family. For 2013, 4th Sunday Family Worship will be quarterly, NOT monthly. Both the children and youth will be very involved in the 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services. Please mark your calendars for the following "Family Worship" Sundays: March 24, Palm Sunday; June 30, VBS Sunday; September 29; and December 29. Questions? Contact Tiffany at children@calvaryop.org.
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Girlfriends Getting Started Bible Study
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Are you new to the Bible? Would you like to start?
If you have never been involved in a Bible Study before, this group is for you! This particular Bible study is geared towards beginners and is appropriate for any age / stage of life. We will begin by studying the book of James together. If you are interested in joining this study, please sign up at the Welcome Center! We will then choose a day to meet that works the best for everyone. Got questions? Contact Mary Seehafer at rukiddingme1957@yahoo.com.
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Local Community News
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Andrew High School Orchesis Dance Company Presents "Let's Go to the Movies!"
On February 7th and 8th, the Andrew High School Orchesis Dance Company will be presenting their annual show! The company performs all styles including tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary.
It is the company's goal this year to sell out the show! This year marks a very special year because it will mark four years since the formation of the company. This means that selected seniors will be the first generation of girls to have committed all four years of their high school career to the company. Melanie Standish, one of Calvary's volunteers, is one of the seniors!
Once again, the show is February 7th and 8th at 7 p.m. in the Andrew High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets will be sold at the door for $6. In addition $1 from each ticket will go towards the Daybreak Center in Joliet. This organization aides families in need and provides shelter to the homeless. Andrew High School is located at 9001 W. 171st Street in Tinley Park, Illinois.
Hope to see you there!
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools News
Pancake Breakfast
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools is sponsoring its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 2, at the Oak Lawn campus, from 7-10 am. The proceeds go to help staff purchase items not covered by the budget. The food will be great, and it is always a great community building time. In addition, the PTL will be sponsoring a Book Fair. The proceeds from the book sale benefit the libraries at the Oak Lawn AND Tinley Park campuses. Mark your calendars and come out to support your schools!
Open Houses
The Oak Lawn Campus of Southwest Chicago Christian Schools will host an Open House for interested families and their students on Tuesday, February 5, 6:30 to 8pm. The campus offers Preschool through Grade 8 along with before & after school care. If you know of someone who may be interested in Christian education, please encourage them to attend. The campus is located at 10110 S Central Avenue. For more information call 708/388-7656.
The Tinley Park Campus of Southwest Chicago Christian Schools welcomes interested families and their students to an Open House on Thursday, February 7 from 6:30 to 8pm. The Kindergarten - Grade 8 campus also offer after school care. The campus is located at 17171 S 84th Avenue. For further information call 708-388-7656.
The Sound of Music Production
The hills are alive with music in anticipation of Chicago Christian High School Theater Department's presentation of The Sound of Music, March 8 & 9. Tickets will be on sale February 1st in the main office. Reserved seats are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Saturday, March 9th there is a 2:00 pm performance where tickets will be $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. A dinner-theater combination is available for the Saturday, March 9, 7:00 pm performance. Enjoy a Bavarian dinner at 5:30pm catered by Chef Klaus Bier Stube along with a prime reserved theater seat for $25 per person. Dinner/prime seat reservations are limited so reserve soon by calling 708/388-7656and asking for Sandy. Proceeds benefit the Fine Arts program.
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.
Joni & Friends and Elim Workshop!
Joni and Friends Chicago and Elim Christian Services are partnering together to host a Church Disability Ministry Training Day called The Father's House for church staff, disability ministry leaders and volunteers. Come be equipped and encouraged on Saturday, February 16 at 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (149 W. Brush Hill Rd., Elmhurst, IL). Come and learn how your church can support people and families affected by disability. Registration is $25 and covers breakfast, lunch and resource materials. Sign up here. For more information contact: Dr. Karen Roberts at kroberts@joniandfriends.org (630) 573-2900 or Dan Quist at dquist@elimcs.org (708) 293-6510.
Moraine Valley Church's Men's Conference
Moraine Valley Church located in Palos Heights IL is designated as the host church in the south western suburbs for the "NO REGRETS MEN'S CONFERENCE" Saturday February 2, 2013. Last year this conference hosted over 300 men at Moraine Valley Church and we are expecting considerable more this year! The No Regrets Conference is a single day men's conference which happens on the first Saturday of February. The conference consists of two general sessions in the morning and afternoon with key profile speakers. The general sessions feature a time of exciting worship sponsored by Harvest Bible Chapel, testimony time and a keynote address. In the middle of the day, we will have live feeds and local speakers from surrounding churches dealing with key topics men need to hear on being transformed. We had numerous men tell us that last year's conference had a huge impact in their lives. We are praying for a repeat this year. The No Regrets Conference starts at 8:30am and ends at 4:00pm, lunch is provided with the individual ticket price of $25. Tickets may be secured on line via morainevalleychurch.org. If you need more information or have additional questions please feel free to contact Steve Gemeiner at 708-921-9833 or contact our church office. We look forward to seeing you at the Men's conference this year February 2! Hope Covenant Church Worship We'd like to invite you to visit with us for a night of worship and fellowship. On Saturday, February 16, our worship leaders, Hannah & Austin, and their friends will lead a concert of worship music beginning at 5PM. (Hannah & Austin were recently part of a band that opened for recording artist Big Daddy Weave at a concert in Michigan.) Following the concert, we will be hosting a chili cook-off! After dinner, we will have a variety of games and activities for families and friends to participate. If you're interested, come on to Hope Covenant Church at 14401 W. Avenue in Orland Park, IL.
Iron Sharpens Iron - 2013 National Men's Conference
Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conferences are equipping conferences with sixteen different equipping seminars designed specifically for men. The focus is on equipping and resourcing men to live for Christ in all areas of life. The seminar topics are specific to men of all ages 13 and up! Orland Park CRC will be hosting this conference on Saturday, February 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:55 p.m. More information can be found here.
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What's the What
This Week @ Calvary! |
THURSDAY (1/31):
- 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
SATURDAY (2/2):
- 3:00 p.m. Girlfriends Sugar 'n Spice (offsite)
- 5:00 p.m. New Hope Fellowship Service
SUNDAY (2/3):
- 8:00 a.m. Worship Service
- 8:00 a.m. Genesis Bible Study
- 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 (2/4):
- 9:30 a.m. Girlfriends Bible Study
- 7:00 p.m. Girlfriends Bible Study
- 7:00 p.m. New Hope
TUESDAY (2/5):
- 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
- 7:00 p.m. People God Chose Bible Study
- 7:00 p.m. Girlfriends Bible Study
- 7:00 p.m. Grief Share
- 7:00 p.m. Elders' Meeting
- 7:00 p.m. Deacons' Meeting
WEDNESDAY (2/6):
- 9:30 a.m. Coffee Break Bible Study
- 6:30 p.m. Cadets
- 6:30 p.m. The Hangout
- 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY (2/7):
- 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
- 7:15 p.m. Girls' Junior Basketball
FRIDAY (2/8):
- 9:00 a.m. MOPS & More
- 6:30 p.m. The Art of Marriage Conference
SATURDAY (2/9):
- 9:00 a.m. The Art of Marriage Conference
- 5:00 p.m. New Hope Fellowship Service
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VBS Save the Date!
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The 2013 VBS Team would like to announce the date for this year's VBS! Kids and volunteers, mark your calendars for the 4th week in June! VBS will be held on June 24-28 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. June 30th will be VBS Sunday. Spread the word! Questions? Contact Tiffany at children@ calvaryop.org.
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January Articles from Chicago Christian Counseling Center
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1. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): Part I: Some Myth Busters
by Dr. Janet Irvine, Clinical Psychologist LINK
2. To Teens about Teens - An Honest Conversation
by Gregory Rodriguez, MA LCPC LINK
3. Unity (Marriage Tips Series)
by Marilyn Ciaramitaro, MSW, MA, LCSW LINK
4. Coping with Mental Illness in the Family
by Elizabeth Elgersma, MSW LCSW LINK
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Looking For a Job?
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For over 28 years, the Self-Help Jobs Program has been helping people achieve employment by teaching them the skill of job searching. In 2012, the director heard from 54 people that God blessed them with jobs. We want to help with your search. Office hours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Call Laura Vande Werken at (708) 633-6580 or email her at selfhelpjobs @sbcglobal.net.
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Prayer Opportunities
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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!
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Help Us Stock Our Food Pantry!
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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!
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