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Summer Serve: Maximum Impact, Minimum Time
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Please read this letter from Tiffany Johnston, our KidsLife Director on how you can help our kids AND the KidsLife volunteers this summer. - Matt
"All school year long, our weekly LOFT Sunday School teachers pour their hearts and time into teaching Calvary's children," says Tiffany Johnston, KidsLife Ministries Director. "We ask them to take the summer off so they can refuel and come back ready to serve again in the fall. That's where our S.O.S., Save Our Volunteers, summer program comes into play."
Three Hours, One summer
"Twelve Sundays, twelve volunteers needed per Sunday, is all it takes to run our LOFT Sunday School program for kids ages 5 to 5th grade," states Tiffany. "Three simple hours for the summer dedicated to God's children, the generation of today, not tomorrow is what we are seeking out individuals for. If you can give three Sundays this summer during one service hour, you will be planting seeds in so many children's lives."
You Don't Have to be a Kid Expert
Summer programming for kids and students at Calvary is simple and fun. "No experience needed," Tiffany says. "We've created summer programs that don't require educational expertise on the part of our volunteers. If you can play a game with a kid, smile for an hour, or high-five a 5th grader, you can do this. We provide the small group teaching material and all the props and items you need, you just have to implement the material as the teacher or assist with the activities as an assistant. You will be amazed at how simple, easy, and fun it will be."
Consider signing up for one or more shifts this summer, and see how God might use your investment to show our kids-and our weekly volunteers-how valuable they are to our church. Email Tiffany at children@calvaryop.org.
* As with all KidsLife serving roles with children and students, summer volunteers must complete an application that includes child protection screening. This helps ensure the safety of our kids and students-as well as the safety of each volunteer.
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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 THIS Saturday, 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 3 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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Vacation Bible School * UPDATED 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. VBS at the Orland Days Parade! Come on out and see our VBS float in the parade on Sunday, June 2 at 1 p.m.! The parade route is West Ave. to 153rd St. at the Metra Station.
VBS Volunteer Mandatory Meetings
All volunteers need to attend ONE of these meeting dates: Sunday, June 9 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or Wednesday, June 19 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the upstairs area. A letter will be sent to you as well.
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. We still have a few donation stones left!
Other general items needed as donation or on loan include: Please drop off these items in the lobby as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly! Please do not drop off any VBS Celebration items (food) before June 23. Thanks! 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, 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.
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Garage Sale for Guatemala 2013
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Do you have items you could donate?
On Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 the Guatemala mission team will have a Garage Sale for our fundraiser here at church. Along with the garage sale, we will be selling food items.
If you would like to help, we have a few ways.
- First, if you would like to donate items, please contact one of the names below and we can work out the details of collecting them.
- Second, if you wish to help out, we could use people to help organize and sort, as well as people to help work the sale.
- Third, we will need help cleaning up.
Please SPREAD THE WORD! Let friends and family know about this event! Any questions, please contact Cindy Van Beveren, Jim Highland or Donna Doff.
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Bean Bag Tournament for Guatemala 2014
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Got game? Join us for a fun afternoon of fundraising!
 Are you ready? Do you have your game on? Have you chosen a partner? Can you toss a bag 30'? The Guatemala 2014 mission team is sponsoring a Bean Bag Tournament to raise funds for our trip. Reserve Saturday, June 29 from 11 AM - 2 PM to see if you can compete with the best! Cost per team is $50 and includes light lunch, raffle prizes, and cash prizes for top 3 teams! Lunch is also available for purchase for spectators.
There will be a sign up table on Sunday in the foyer from 9 - 11 AM. Come join us for a ton of fun!!
Future fun dates to look for include a golf outing in August. Our goal is to raise enough funds to financially help our team fulfill the calling we have to minister to the people of Zacapa, but also to raise enough money to add to a fund that will enable other members of the congregation serve on short-term mission trips. We're thinking big and hope to have lots of fun along the way. Won't you join us? See John & Lori Voss or Nate & Rebecca Rael for more information. Call John @ 708.422.4633 if you have any questions.
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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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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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Youth Ministry Summer News
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Put these dates in your calendar NOW!
As the school year draws to a close, the Calvary Youth Ministry's summer season of ministry is just getting started! Check out what we have to offer this summer: Summer Program - Weekly onsite activities for both Jr. Hi and H.S. youth with each group; also will have offsite activity per month.
- Jr. High - Tuesdays from 1-5pm & 2nd Friday of the Month
- High School - Wednesdays from 1-5pm & 4th Friday of the Month
Summer Mission Trip - A week-long missions experience for all youth entering the 8th grade through graduated high school seniors.
- When: July 14-19
- Where: Cincinnati, OH
- Cost: $84
You can learn more about these and other ministry opportunities by clicking here. Questions? Contact Dave Grigoletti at (708) 429-2200 ext. 19 or daveg@calvaryop.org.
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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!
Roseland Christian School's FINAL Golf Outing
WANTED: GOLFERS TO CELEBRATE 130 YEARS of Christian Education at Roseland Christian School's FINAL Golf Outing.
There will be a 4-Person Scramble, Shotgun-Start at 12 noon at Lincoln Oaks Country Club in Crete on Saturday, July 6. You'll have the opportunity to win a car! Call Ragons at 708-339-3429 for details. Proceeds will provide compensation in this final year to committed teachers and staff.
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What's the What
This Week @ Calvary! |
THURSDAY (5/30):
- 7:00 a.m. Men's Barnabas Bible Study
- 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
SATURDAY (6/1):
- 5:00 p.m. New Hope Fellowship Service
- 5:00 p.m. Flicker Chicks
SUNDAY (6/2):
- 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
- 10:30 a.m. Youth Mission Trip Meeting
- 11:00 a.m. Worship Service
- 11:00 a.m. The Loft Sunday School
- 12:00 p.m. Youth Mission Trip Meeting
- 1:00 p.m. DivorceCare
MONDAY (6/3):
- 7:00 p.m. New Hope
TUESDAY (6/4):
- 1-5 p.m. Jr. High Summer Youth Group
- 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
- 7:00 p.m. Elders' Meeting
- 7:00 p.m. Deacons' Meeting
WEDNESDAY (6/5):
- 1-5 p.m. High School Summer Youth Group
- 7:00 p.m. Overcomers
- 7:00 p.m. VBS Work Night
THURSDAY (6/6):
- 7:00 a.m. Men's Barnabas Bible Study
- 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
- 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry
SATURDAY (6/8):
- 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon VBS Work Day
- 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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2013 DICE Career Fair in Chicago?
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Looking for work with technology and engineering? Attend the 2013 DICE Career Fair in Chicago on Wednesday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Chicago. FREE ADMISSION. Register online here.
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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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