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Don't Forget (Nationally), Pt. 1
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"Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors. Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Your clothes did not wear out and your feet did not swell during these forty years. Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you." - Deuteronomy 8:1-5
This particular chapter in Deuteronomy is so rich in truth, theology and thought that I cannot contain what I've learned from this chapter in one single go. I plan on spreading this thought out over the next few weeks, so I hope you'll enjoy this series.
I am in the thick of the Old Testament right now, having just finished Joshua and beginning my voyage through Judges. One of the things that impresses me so much about the Bible is that, even though the story itself is constant, how you respond to it changes throughout your life. Different stages of your life reveal different facets of the Scriptural stories that you had not noticed before.
One of the things that I'm noticing now is how much God entreats His people to remember what He's done for them. The word "remember" clangs through the pages of the Old Testament, a continuous bell pealing through the ages and generations of Israelites.
The passage in Deuteronomy 8 is just one of many times that God tells the Israelites to recall what He's done for them and how He's taken care of them. This chapter focuses on the miracle after the Exodus, the amazing deliverance of the Israelites from the Egyptians: their survival through forty years of desert wandering.
God commands the Israelites at a national level to not forget what He did for their nation and how He took care of them by feeding them and ensuring that not even their clothes wore out or their feet swelled from all the walking.
Why would He do this? Because He knew that people would forget, especially as older generations gave way to newer generations that were not around for the original miracle. Parents now had the responsibility to teach their children the truth about God. The responsibility didn't just lie on the parents, however. The nation also now had the responsibility to teach its citizens about God and the way He helped found it.
It's a profound thought to consider that the responsibility for sharing, remembering and telling about God doesn't just lie at the personal level, but the national level as well.
- Matt
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KidsLife Ministry Needs You This Summer!
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Can you help?
HELP WANTED!!!
The Kidslife Ministry at Calvary is in need of volunteers to fill in the gaps on Sundays during the summer months.
If you feel called to help in this ministry, please let us know that you would like to be a part of Kidslife this summer! Please email Corinne at corinneu@calvaryop.org and let her know your name, your phone number, when you're available this summer, and if you prefer to serve in Tiny Town (infants - 4 years) or The Loft (5 years through 5th grade; all lesson materials provided).
Would you prayerfully consider spending a Sunday or two nurturing our children?
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High School Mission Trip Parents Meeting
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Calling all parents of high schoolers!
THIS Sunday, June 6, after the 9:30 service upstairs in the conference room, there is a mission trip meeting for parents of high school kids who are interested in learning more about this summer's high school mission trip. If you'd like to hear more about this trip, but can't make the meeting, please contact our Pastor of Youth, Dave Grigoletti.
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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. Crew Leaders and Assistants Needed! As of Wednesday we had 130 kids already pre-registered for VBS! We are expecting that number to double or more. To meet our ratio policy, we need at least 35 crew leaders and 30 assistants. Presently we have 22 of each. Can you help us? All ages can participate! Jr. Highers will be the assistants; High school students and adults of all ages will be the leaders. No planning/teaching required! You get to enjoy traveling with your group of kids to each rotation and join in on the fun! Spread the word to family and friends and sign up online at calvaryop.org/vbs!
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: - 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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NEW Information Session for Guatemala 2014
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Due to popular demand, we're planning another meeting!
We are excited to have new interests in the Guatemala 2014 missions trip! We have scheduled one more information and planning session for Tuesday, June 11 at 7PM at Calvary in room #104. We have lots of information to share with you. Can't wait to see you there! Contact John or Lori Voss with any questions you may have.
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Garage Sale for Guatemala 2013
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Do you have items you could donate?
NEXT Friday, June 14 (8 am - 3 pm) and Saturday, June 15 (8 am - 2 pm) 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 call Linda Highland and she will work out the details of collecting any donated items.
- 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 or Donna Doff.
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Donations for Abaco
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Do you have items you could donate?
The Abaco mission team is collecting the following items to distribute on their upcoming trip. We will have a box in the lobby near the Welcome Center for your donations. Please bring all donations by Sunday, June 23. Thank you for your support!
- Toiletries
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Mouthwash
- Soap
- Lotion
- Children's Bibles
- Flip flops in various sizes (mens, womens, and children)
Any questions, please see Matt Kooi at mattk@calvaryop.org.
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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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Pray for Camp Manitoqua's Summer Staff
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We have two members serving at Manitoqua this summer!
Summer 2013 is just around the corner! Manitoqua could not be more excited to greet the many staff, campers and families that will be soon walking their grounds to hopefully encounter their vision: to help people find Christ and grow in their faith. Each year they hire, train and house nearly 80 college-age staff for their summer camping programs. This year, Calvary has TWO members working on their staff this summer: Mark Guthrie and Shannon Gier. One of Manitoqua's hopes is to keep them connected to us while they are serving there with them. This is a perfect opportunity to offer up daily prayer support for Mark and Shannon as well as encouragement through letters, e-mails or care packages. Any questions, please contact the church office at info@calvaryop.org. |
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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!
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.
Attend a DuPage C. Hounds All Faith Night Game!
The DuPage County Hounds Baseball Team is the newest and hottest thing to hit the western suburbs of Chicago. After a great Inaugural Season in 2012, including attendance of nearly 70% to capacity, the team is expanding and adding new promotion. The team plays at the 1,100 seat Benedictine University baseball stadium, which is located in Lisle near where I-88 and I-355 intersect.
All of the All Faith Night games feature stadium seating, a full concession stand, FREE parking, in-game promotions, our mascot "Page the Dog," a kid's zone, run the bases and autographs from players after the game for FREE. Tickets are either $2 for each of the five available games OR $5 which includes not only a ticket to the game, but also a special logo t-shirt. T-shirt orders must be received three weeks before the game in order to ensure the shirts will be delivered to group members on game day. Available games include: Sunday, June 23 @ 6pm; Friday, July 12 @ 7pm; Saturday, July 13 @ 6pm; and Sunday, July 14 @ 6pm.
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What's the What
This Week @ Calvary! |
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
SUNDAY (6/9):
- 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
- 11:00 a.m. VBS Volunteer Meeting
- 1:00 p.m. DivorceCare
- 6:30 p.m. Sunday Night Youth XP
MONDAY (6/10):
- 7:00 p.m. New Hope
TUESDAY (6/11):
- 1-5 p.m. Jr. High Summer Youth Group
- 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
- 7:00 p.m. NOAH
- 7:00 p.m. Guatemala 2014 Info Meeting
WEDNESDAY (6/12):
- 1-5 p.m. High School Summer Youth Group
- 7:00 p.m. Overcomers
THURSDAY (6/13):
- 7:00 a.m. Men's Barnabas Bible Study
- 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
- 7:00 p.m. Consistory Meeting
FRIDAY (6/14):
- 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Guatemala Garage Sale
- 7:00 p.m. Jr. High Fun Night
SATURDAY (6/14):
- 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Guatemala Garage Sale
- 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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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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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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