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Vacation Bible School is Coming!
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Well, it's here! This weekend marks the big roll-out of our marketing for our daily Vacation Bible School (VBS) which will be on the week of June 24-28. This popular event is a hit with our kids and our neighborhood.
We cannot pull off a great VBS this year without help, both small and large, so will you consider volunteering and having a blast while doing so?
We also cannot pull off a great VBS if no one shows up! This weekend marks the beginning of signups for attendees, all kids who are 4 years old up to 6th grade. VBS is FREE, so there's no reason to not come! Parents, sign up your child today!
Also, be sure to share the news with your neighbors and friends. They'll have a great time at VBS this summer!
Keep on reading below for links and more information on how you can be a part of Vacation Bible School this summer. Questions? You can contact Tiffany Johnston at children@calvaryop.org.
- Matt
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Help Support the Journey Hub!
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Come and join other Calvary members in this event!
A fundraiser will be held for the newly established Journey Hub organization, which assists women in crisis situations. It will be held on Sunday, May 19 at 6:00 PM at the St. John's United Church of Christ (SJUCC), 11100 w. Second Street, Mokena, IL. It will feature a community choir made up of member from SJUCC, Calvary Church, and others. The Calvary quartet, the Frankfort Brass Band, Wally and Sue Ankewietz, and Claudia Clark from the Outcast Jazz Band will also perform with, and in addition to, the community choir. A freewill offering will be collected, with all the proceeds going to the organization.
Persons interested in signing with the community choir are invited to attend the pre-concert rehearsal on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 PM at SJUCC. Information and music can be obtained by contacting Kim Siegers at 708-975-1212.
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Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School News
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Come and join us!
 Hear Ye! Hear Ye! It hath been decreed by Kingdom Rock VBS children that fellow Calvary citizens are invited to volunteer and attend our Vacation Bible School, June 24th-28th at the pre-lunch hours of 9 to 12. Your kindhearted response to volunteering is appreciated online at www.calvaryop.org/vbs or at the Kingdom Rock Wall in the lobby.
Unable to be in the royal court?
But you would be so willing to assist in another way? Please stop by our Kingdom Rock Wall in the church lobby to pick up a donation stone of items needed to help offset the cost of VBS. Other general items needed as donation or on loan include: - Rectangle cardboard boxes (12-16" in height)
- Long fabric pieces (solid colors such as red, gold, blues, purples)
- Brown grocery bags
- Newspapers
- Black lights
- Royal dress-up costumes, plastic swords/shields, stick horses, crowns, etc.
Please drop off these items in the lobby as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly! Royal Designers needed! We are looking for extra help with our decorations. The creativity plans are all planned out, we just need some extra hands to pull it all together. See the work dates below. Royal Designer Decoration Work Days: - Wednesday, May 22nd, 7:00-9:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 29th, 7:00-9:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 5th, 7:00-9:00 pm
- Saturday, June 8th, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Saturday, June 15th, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Installation of props/décor on Friday, June 21st, 2:00-9:00 pm, Saturday, June 22nd, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, and June 23rd, immediately following 11:00 service.
VBS Registration begins SUNDAY!  Register on a laptop in the lobby over the next few weeks or go online at home to www.calvaryop.org/vbs to sign up your child! (Please note that online registration will begin this weekend for children, but you can still sign up to volunteer today!) Take an invitation or two from our table on Sunday to pass along to neighbors and friends!
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Book Donations No Longer Needed
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Got used books? Bring them to another place!
Calvary Church is NO LONGER accepting donations of used books! We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has so generously donated books to us. All of the books have been donated to the Hopkins Park Library and the Orphan's Treasure Box Book Sale. Thank you!
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January 2014 Guatemala Mission Trip
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We're ready to go!
There is a TEAM PLANNING meeting about the January 2014 mission trip to Guatemala scheduled for Thursday, May 23 from 7PM till 8:30PM. We will meet at Calvary Church in room #129. See John or Lori Voss if you have any questions. We can be reached at 708.422.4633.
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Eyeglass Donations Sought
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Do you have unused glasses?
The Guatemala Team leaving this July is collecting used prescription eyeglasses and reading glasses to bring with them on their trip to Guatemala. Please consider donating your old eyeglasses to help people with eyesight difficulties who cannot afford to buy glasses. On Sundays, you may bring your donations in and place them in the box in the lobby clearly marked for Guatemala Glasses donations.
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Summer Girlfriends Bible Study
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Come and join other Calvary girlfriends in this event!
 A five-week study is coming this summer to the Girlfriends Ministry! It is One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp.
Just like you, Ann Voskamp hungers to live her one life well. "How," Ann wondered, "do we find joy in the midst of deadlines, debt, drama, and daily duties? What does the Christ-life really look like when your days are gritty, long--and sometimes even dark? How is God even here?" In One Thousand Gifts, Ann invites you to embrace everyday blessings and embark on the transformative spiritual discipline of chronicling God's gifts. It's only in this expressing of gratitude for the life we already have, we discover the life we've always wanted...a life we can take, give thanks for, and break for others. We come to feel and know the impossible right down in our bones: we are wildly loved--by God.
Ann Voskamp invites us to slow down, to learn how to live the full life of eucharisteo (with grace, thanksgiving, joy) regardless of circumstances. With lovely word pictures inspired by everyday life in her family and on her farm, she writes about her struggle to live joyfully amid sin and sorrow and suffering.
THE DETAILS...
- Beginning this June: We'll be setting up various times, dates, and places to meet.
- Depending on your schedule we'll form a group that is just right for you.
- Get the book at our Revelations Bookstore!
- Want to find out more? Email us at girlfriends@calvaryop.org.
- Watch the trailer here.
- Sign up here!
Hope to see you ladies this summer!
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PASS Network Needs You!
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Help volunteer for this popular event!
PASS Network for Life is in desperate need of volunteers to assist with their popular annual HIKE FOR LIFE on June 1. They will be setting up at 6 a.m. with the actual event running from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The hike will be on the Old Plank Trail in Frankfort and the day's activities will be held on the ground of Peace Community Church (21300 S. La Grange Rd., Frankfort, IL) right next to the Old Plank Trail. If you're interested in volunteering for set up, take down or to work the event itself, please contact Mary Seehafer at rukiddingme1957@yahoo.com. |
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Graduation Sunday, June 9
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Are you graduating this spring/summer?
As is our fine tradition, Graduation Sunday will be held on Sunday, June 9. If you are graduating from any level of schooling, please notify the church office no later than Monday, June 2 by calling us at 708-429-2200 or emailing us at calvary@calvaryop.org. We would like to acknowledge and congratulate you on that day! |
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Girlfriends Service Project Update
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A quick update...
This past Friday, May 10, the Girlfriends Ministry along with their friends and family went to Aurora, IL to Feed My Starving Children to help package food for distribution to needy children. The volunteers from Calvary, along with other volunteers, packed enough food to feed 52 children for one year--to God be the glory!
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S.O.S.! (Save Our Staff)
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Check out the latest news from KidsLife!
We have many volunteers that dedicate their time and energy throughout the school year in many of our children's programs. Become a life saver by serving in our Sunday School programs or Tiny Town this summer and letting our usual "volunteer staff" refresh themselves!
Tiny Town Nursery Care (Infants-4) - Our classrooms are filling up with kiddos and we are in need of more volunteers, especially in the Infants room during the 9:30 service! Lots of new babies to welcome in our church family! Contact Luz Lopez at luzl@calvaryop.org.
The LOFT (Teachers or Assistant teachers) - Please consider signing up for a Sunday or two this summer, at either the 9:30 or 11:00 service. All teaching material is planned and prepped for you! Contact Yvonne Van Beveren at yvonnevb@calvaryop.org.
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Bethshan Association
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They are looking for a little help...
Bethshan provides an array of residential living
environments for persons with developmental disabilities. All services provided are based upon the premise that all members served are children of God and shall be treated with dignity and respect. We are in need of purchasing state of the art equipment to provide top-notch therapy for Bethshan residents. With your help we can reach our goal to purchase all of the equipment that these hard working therapists need. Please consider making a donation. Envelopes are available at the Welcome Center. Any questions? Please see June Meter, on behalf of the Women's Service League. For more info go to www.bethshan.org.
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One Marriage Ministry: Save the Dates
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Put these dates in your calendar NOW!
October 11 & 12, 2013 - The Art of Marriage
This exciting conference is for your marriage NO MATTER where you are: strong, struggling or just getting started. Pre-marital couples are encouraged to attend as well! Join us and learn about God's plan for your marriage! Read more here.
January 25, 2014 - Bill & Pam Farrel Live at Calvary!
Relationship specialists Bill and Pam Farrel will be coming to Calvary! They are the founders and directors of Love-Wise and Farrel Communications, organizations that help today's couples and families develop relational wisdom. Their passion is to help others learn how relationships really work.
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Local Community News
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Mokena Fire Family Fun day
The MOKENA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT will be hosting their annual FAMILY FUN DAY on SATURDAY, JUNE 8 from 12-2 PM at Station #1 - 19853 S. Wolf Rd. Bring the family for a day of fun and a free lunch at the Mokena Fire Protection District! There will be lots of fun and educational activities for all ages, including:
- Dress the Firefighter
- Play Water Ball
- Stop Drop & Roll
- Touch a Truck
- Put Out the House Fire
- Hazard House
- Residential Sprinkler Demonstration
- and Lots More!!!
It's FREE. There is no need to register. See you there!
PASS Concert Benefit Starring the Taylors!
PASS will be holding a benefit concert on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. featuring the Southern Gospel Family Group, The Taylors at First Reformed Church, Lansing located at 3134 Ridge Road.
All proceeds will benefit PASS network for life and their life-affirming ministry. Please join us! For more information about The Taylors, visit their website at www.thetaylorsmusic.com.
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What's the What
This Week @ Calvary! |
THURSDAY (5/16):
- 7:00 a.m. Men's Barnabas Bible Study
- 1:00 p.m. Men's Bible Study
- 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
- 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministries
- 7:00 p.m. Guatemala Informational Meeting
- 7:00 p.m. Southwest Job Networking Group
- 7:00 p.m. NOAH
- 7:00 p.m. Consistory Meeting
FRIDAY (5/17)
- 2-9 p.m. Girlfriends Stitch 'n Time & Sassy Scrapbookers
SATURDAY (5/18):
- 5:00 p.m. New Hope Fellowship Service
- 5:00 p.m. Flicker Chicks
SUNDAY (5/19):
- 8:00 a.m. Worship Service
- 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
- 9:30 a.m. The Loft Sunday School
- 9:30 a.m. Jr. High CrossTraining
- 11:00 a.m. Worship Service
- 11:00 a.m. The Loft Sunday School
- 1:00 p.m. DivorceCare
- 6:30 p.m. Sunday Night XP
MONDAY (5/20):
- 9:30 a.m. Girlfriends Bible Study
- 7:00 p.m. Girlfriends Bible Study
- 7:00 p.m. New Hope
TUESDAY (5/21):
- 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY (5/22):
- 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
- 7:00 p.m. Overcomers
- 7:00 p.m. VBS Work Night
THURSDAY (5/23):
- 7:00 a.m. Men's Barnabas Bible Study
- 1:00 p.m. Men's Bible Study
- 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
- 7:00 p.m. Guatemala 2014 Team Meeting
FRIDAY (5/24)
- 9:00 a.m. MOPS & More
- 7:00 p.m. Jr. High Fun Night
SATURDAY (5/25):
- 5:00 p.m. New Hope Fellowship Service
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There's a lot of ways to share your blessing story! You can...
and fill out a form.
- Tweet your blessing by using the hashtag
#TenThousand
Blessings. Be sure to tag us as well by using
- Fill out the connection card on Sunday.
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Revelations Bookstore Spring Sale!
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Spring is coming and REVELATIONS is celebrating! Come on in and enjoy our "Welcome Spring" sale - all books and music CDs are now 30% off! We also offer a lovely assortment of greeting cards and gifts. Browsing is encouraged! We are always changing and updating our inventory. Looking for a special title or CD? Let us know and we'll be happy to order it for you! Our hours are Sundays from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. See you there! If you have any questions about the bookstore, including helping out with it, please contact Sandy Aggen at
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Childcare Needed
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A Calvary mom who lives in Tinley Park is looking for a college student or mother to care for her two elementary kids from Mon-Fri at 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. all summer. Contact lindajoy7
@gmail.com.
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Child Care Needed 2
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A Calvary family is looking for a Calvary member to watch their kids at their house from 12:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. This position needs to be filled by the end of July 2013. This job may also include being a possible back-up sitter for extra days. This would be for four boys: age 6, 4, 2 and an infant. The oldest boy is in school for part of the time. If you are interested in this position or know that the hours will line up well with your schedule please don't hesitate to email to set up a time to interview. It would give you a chance to see if this job is something that you are interested in. Pay is negotiable. If you are interested or able, please contact Ken at kjagerjr
@wwts.info.
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Like to Knit? Like to Scrapbook?
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A Stitch 'n Time and Sassy Scrapbookers meets on the third Friday of every month from 2-9pm, and we share a potluck meal for dinner. All ladies welcome. For more information, please contact Linda Nichols lnich11@
hotmail.com or Sara Fiedler csfiedler@
yahoo.com.
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Looking For a Job?
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How do you conduct a career switch? The Self-Help Jobs Program office has abundant resources to help you determine your skills, conduct informational interviews, get training, and much more. The director looks forward to helping you - call 708-633-6580. Office hours are on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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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