Weekly Email Newsletter
For the Week of October 11th
A Message From Dave

 

Looking for something to do with your teen this weekend that could be a great parent/child bonding experience? Then check out the new movie Grace Unplugged. Every once in a while there is a movie that comes out with Christian themes that is deserving of attention, Grace Unplugged is one of those movies. It's about a teenage girl who wants to pursue a musical career against her fathers wishes. You can learn more about the film through the links below:

Grace Unplugged Website

Plugged In Movie Review of Grace Unplugged

Grace Unplugged is currently playing at Marcus Theater here in Orland Park. Since it's not a block buster movie it may not stick around long, so if you want to check it out do so before it leaves theaters. It's been getting great reviews within the Christian community, something you can check out on the movie website and through the Plugged In website.

Maybe heading to the theater isn't in your budget right now, but you'd be up for a good quality movie to either rent or stream. Check out To Save A Life, another great Christian themed movie that came out a few years back about a teenager who struggles with what it means to live the Christan life.

Plugged In Movie Review of To Save A Life   

When ever good quality movies come along that strengthen and challenge teens with their faith in Christ it's good to pass them along to parents. Hope you find time to check out either film and that they spark great conversions among your family.

 

Blessings,

Dave Grigoletti Jr.

Youth Pastor, Calvary Church

daveg@calvaryop.org / 708-429-2200 ex19

Calvary Church - 16100 S. 104th Avenue

Orland Park, IL 60467

Six Flags Great America Trip 

The Calvary Youth Ministry is heading to Six Flags Great America in October for Fright Fest. This trip is for both junior high and high school youth, we'll be having at least one van/bus for each group. Both groups will attend the trip at the same time but be in separate groups within the park. Details of the trip are below:

  • When: Saturday, October 12th from 8:30am-12:00am/midnight. Meeting at Calvary Church at 8:30am.
  • Cost: $35.00 per person no matter when you can pay. It's preferred that you register and pay by Wed, Oct 9th.*
    • Cost includes admission to the park, transportation and a bag lunch. The cost of dinner will be the responsibility of each participant the day of the trip.

Download & Print a Permission Slip from our Website 

 

Konow's Corn Maze Trip  

We are heading to Konow's in Homer Glen to get lost in their corn maze and have a bonfire with smores and hotdogs afterward. All junior high and high school youth are invited to attend. Both groups will attend at the same time but will drive in separate vans, run the maze in separate groups and have their bonfire at separate areas.
  • When: Saturday, October 26th from 3pm-7pm
  • Cost: $10.00 per person 

Download & Print a Permission Slip from our Website 

 

October Program Schedule
The phrases that are underlined refer to the theme for the program, the italicized phrases refer to the teaching message or series for that program.

High School Ministry

Sunday Night XP - Sundays 7pm-8:30pm at Calvary Church

Oct 13th - XP Night - Integrity: Standing Firm in Tough Times

Oct 20th - XP Night - Integrity: Standing Firm in Tough Times

Oct 27th - XP Night - The Master Story Teller

 

Guy/Girl Night - Tuesdays 7pm-9pm at the Youth Pastor Parsonage

Oct 15th - Game Night & Bible Study - Choose Correctly 

Oct 22nd - Game Night & Bible Study - Strength in Adversity

Oct 29th - Game Night & Bible Study - Jesus' Temptation

 

Junior High Ministry

CrossTraining - Sundays 9:30am-10:30am at Calvary Church

Oct 13th - CrossTraining - Four Things: Gossip

Oct 20th - CrossTraining - Four Things: Popularity  

Oct 27th - CrossTraining - Four Things: Multiple Me's

 

Junior High Night - 1st & 3rd Sundays 6pm-7:30pm at Calvary  

Oct 20th - Jr. High Night - Oneness With God: Helicopter View

 

Friday Night Fun - 2nd & 4th Fridays 7pm-8:30pm at Calvary

Oct 11th - Pillow Night - Simple Truth Bible Devotion 

Oct 25th - Cops & Robbers - Simple Truth Bible Devotion  

 

 

As a parent, would you like to know more about the curriculum we as a youth ministry are using for our teaching series? If so, you are free to click the link below to explore the publisher of our curriculum and check out some sample lessons from their website. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Click the links below:

 

High School Sunday Night XP Curriculum

 

High School Guy/Girl Night Curriculum

 

Junior High Night Curriculum

 

Junior High Cross Training Curriculum

Upcoming Events & Trips
Save the date for these great upcoming events and trips!

November

  •  Junior High Overnighter - Friday, Nov 8th
  •  High School Overnighter - Friday, Nov 15th

December

  • Jr. Hi Mall Madness - Friday, Dec 13th  
  • H.S. Ice Skating Trip - Saturday, Dec 21st 
In This Issue
Junior High
Friday Night Fun

This Friday, Oct 11th is anther one of our Junior High only Friday Night Fun events. This weeks theme is Pillow Night and it will start at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:45pm. We're asking youth to bring their favorite pillow with pillow cover for some pillow themes activities. Like always, a snack to share or $3 at the door is encouraged to help cover snack costs, but it not required. We'll end our evening with a faith based devotion around group snack time.  

Dave's Parent Links
Below are a few website links that are great resources for parents. They cover everything from family finances to how to talk to your teen about God. Check them out.

Communication Tools

Want to stay connected to the youth ministry beyond the newsletter? Check out our text message system, Facebook page and webpage on the church website.

 

Parent Text Message System

 

Youth Text Message System

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Calvary Church Youth Ministry | 708-429-2200 | daveg@calvaryop.org |  www.calvaryop.org/youth
16100 S. 104th Ave., Orland Park, IL 60467