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VBS Thanks
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I'll be back next week for the final part of my thought-series on select chapters of Deuteronomy. This week I wanted to share some space with Tiffany Johnston, our KidsLife Ministry Director who has been running an excellent Vacation Bible School here at Calvary this week. (It's been a lot of fun!) Tomorrow is our LAST day of VBS, so pray for a great conclusion to the week for the kids. Be sure to check our website for photos tomorrow! -Matt
"We had an amazing week at Kingdom Rock VBS! Thank you to all the lords and ladies of Calvary for the huge amount of donations that came in to support our VBS needs and expenses. We provided materials and food for 330+ kids and 130+ volunteers! It was a hot busy week but God blessed us with good health and safety for all.
His amazing love shone out of our volunteers and so many children came to know our Lord and Savior this past week. A huge thank you to the volunteers for their time and energy. So many seeds were planted this past week!
A big shout out to Pastor Dave and Jody leading opening and closing with the Youth Drama Team and the awesome VBS Directors: Becca Dryfhout, Amy Kargol, Sandy Mars, Dawn Smit, Yvonne VanBeveren, Mary VandenBosch, Jenny Weidenaar, and our Decorating Managers, Donna Kargol and Laura Winthrop. Thank you to everyone for your prayers, they were answered! Praise God!"
- Tiffany
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Bean Bag Tournament for Guatemala 2014
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Got game? Join us for a fun afternoon of fundraising!
 Our Bags Tournament is right around the corner! We hope you've reserved THIS Saturday, June 29 to come out for some fun tossing bags. Who will come out on top? Who will have the most fun? You can arrive by 11:00 AM and enjoy lunch before tossing your bags, or you may eat between your rounds. We'll have our famous chef Ron Spengler grilling for us, so you know the food is going to be excellent! Hope to see you there! Contact John Voss with any questions at (708) 422-4633.
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Churchwide Celebration Sunday
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Come and join us!
 Mark your calendars for THIS Sunday, June 30 at 12 noon to come together and celebrate both a successful VBS and an update on our 10,000 Blessings! Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share as well as lawn chairs / picnic blankets. We hope to have many visiting VBS families join us in our celebration. After lunch, walk through the Youth Ministry Project Experience and delight in the VBS challenge carried out by Pastor Dave Van Kley and Miss Tiffany! |
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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.
THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN DONATIONS IS SUNDAY, JULY 14.
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Girlfriends Trip to Shipshewana, IN
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Come and join us!
Enjoy a fabulous day with your girlfriends while shopping at quaint shops in town and treasures at the Flea Market on Wednesday, July 17 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you are in need of transportation, please reserve your spot at girlfriends@calvaryop.org, at the Welcome Center, by signing up here, OR call the church office at (708) 429-2200.
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NOAH's Starting a New Book Study!
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Come and join us!
 NOAH, Calvary Church's ministry for young adults (early 20s - mid 30s), is kicking off a new Bible study, focusing on the minor prophets of the Old Testament (Hosea, Obadiah, Micah, all those names you may have heard but never read!). We'll be using the book Major Points From the Minor Prophets to help guide our study.
This study meets every other Thursday until July 17 from then they will meet every other WEDNESDAY at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Alex Goreham at alexander.goreham@gmail.com. |
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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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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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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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Come Support the CCHS Cheerleaders!
Come support the Chicago Christian High School cheerleaders at their annual CAR WASH on Saturday, June 29 at 9am-2pm at 12001 S. Oak Park Ave, Palos Heights.
Food and drinks will be for sale while you wait!
Mt. Greenwood Reformed Church is Celebrating 100 Years!
Mt. Greenwood Reformed/Community Church, located at 3509 W. 111th street in Chicago is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. Former members are encouraged to attend the celebration events. On Friday, July 26 a dinner and program will be presented at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $35.00. On Sunday, July 28 at 5:00 p.m. a special worship service with former ministers and choir will be presented. Dessert will be served after the service. For more information, please contact the church office at 773-238-0067 or e-mail at MGRCsecretary@aol.com.
Also, they are looking for former choir members to join them in singing at the various events celebrating the church's 100th Anniversary. Practices will be held at the church on Sunday, June 30 and July 14 at 4:00 and also on Wednesday, July 10 and 24 at 7:00p.m. Come for one practice or all four. Contact the church office for more information at 773-238-0067 or MGRCsecretary@aol.com.
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: 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 (6/27):
- 7:00 a.m. Men's Barnabas Bible Study
- 9:00 a.m. VBS
- 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
FRIDAY (6/28):
- 9:00 a.m. VBS
- 7:00 p.m. Jr. High Fun Night
SATURDAY (6/29):
- 11:00 a.m. Bean Bag Tournament Fundraiser for Guatemala 2014
- 5:00 p.m. New Hope Fellowship Service
SUNDAY (6/30):
- 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
- 7:00 p.m. Sunday Night XP
MONDAY (7/1):
- 7:00 p.m. New Hope
- 7:00 p.m. Girlfriends Bible Study
TUESDAY (7/2):
- 1-5 p.m. Jr. High Summer Youth Group
- 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY (7/3):
- 1-5 p.m. High School Summer Youth Group
THURSDAY (7/4):
- 7:00 a.m. Men's Barnabas Bible Study
- OFFICE CLOSED
- Happy 4th of July!
FRIDAY (7/5):
- OFFICE CLOSED
SATURDAY (7/6):
- 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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Prayer Request for the Abaco Mission Team!
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Calvary Church will be sending a mission team to Abaco, Bahamas, June 29 - July 6. They will be working with Pastor Robin Weatherford at the International Gospel Mission to run a Vacation Bible School for the Haitian children, assist in worship services, Sunday School, and youth group, and also provide much needed maintenance and repairs. The team would like to thank you all for your generous donations and ask that you keep them and the people of Abaco in your prayers throughout the upcoming week.
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Babysitter Needed
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A young couple at Calvary is looking for a babysitter who would be willing to sit for an infant child on Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 to 12 noon. For more information, please contact Eric Holtrop at eholtrop@providencebank.com. |
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Job Leads
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We've been made aware of TWO job leads. Please go here to check them out on our website.
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Chicago Career Fair
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Plan to attend this Career Fair. Employers such as Microtrain, Aflac, New York Life, Family Dollar and more will be there! Register for it here.
When: Tues., July 23, 11am - 2pm
Where: The Congress Plaza Hotel at 520 South Michigan Ave
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Calvary Cares
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Calvary Cares' ministry goal is to assist people in various needs. Often these people include the elderly, widow, single mothers, people recovering from illness and families that are financially on hard times. While the elders and deacons try to address these needs, they often need assistance, both professionally and physically. We also know that many people of Calvary would love to assist, but are not aware of the needs.
If you would like to become involved with the Calvary Cares ministry, please contact either Keith Baar or Randy Kosar.
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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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