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For the Week of April 17-24                   
Vol. 10, Issue 14
Easter Weekend at Calvary
Join us TOMORROW, Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. for our Good Friday service. We will have free childcare available for infants up to age 4.

Then be sure to come back the next day, Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. for our Easter Egg Hunt put on by our children's program here! This event is free and open to the community. Be sure to bring a basket for each child that is attending.

Finally, on Easter Sunday, April 20 join us at one of our three morning services at either 8, 9:30 or 11 a.m. We will have nursery for infants and toddlers up to age 4. The Loft (for kids 5 years old up to 5th grade) will be in session for the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services. 
Ways to Invite Others
A recent poll showed that 90% of un-churched men & women would come to church if they were invited by a friend. Why don't you invite someone to church this weekend?

We've set up ways you can easily reach out and invite someone this weekend.

Facebook: We have set up an Easter Sunday Facebook event invitation that you can use if you and your friends are on Facebook. You can find it here.

Want to invite your friends with children to the Easter Egg Hunt? You can access our Facebook event invitation for that event right here.

Website: You can point someone right to our website. Here's the Easter link and the Egg Hunt link.

Video: Not on Facebook? No problem. We've made the video available off Facebook. You can view it and share the link by clicking on the picture below.

You're Invited to Easter at Calvary!
You're Invited to Easter at Calvary!


Questions? Contact us at info@calvaryop.org.  

  

-Matt 

Guatemala Pie Fundraiser
Your pies are ready!
 

Come and get them! If you purchased pies for the Guatemala Fundraiser, you will be able to pick them up in the kitchen after the Good Friday service this Friday (4/18) or this Saturday morning (4/19) from 9-11 a.m. Don't forget to have your pies ready for Easter! 

Upcoming Girlfriends Events
Your pies are ready!
 

Girlfriends' Night Out 

Join us to see a movie! Calvary's Girlfriends is organizing an evening out of just women to see Mom's Night Out at Marcus Theaters in Orland Park on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. We'd love to have you join us!

The cost is only $5 and includes popcorn! Email us with your interest in attending at girlfriends
@calvaryop.org and we will save you a seat! If you'd like to order tickets ahead of time, you can go here.
 

 

Girlfriends' Summer Book Study

Join us in the first week of June for a 9-session DVD Bible study, The 7 Experiment: Staging Your Own Mutiny Against Excess.

 

Come honest and ready to untangle the clutter in your life.  Discover how temporarily disengaging from excess can allow God's heart to break through your stuff and open your eyes to the things that really matter.

 

Mark your calendars for what promises to be a great study! The final dates will be announced shortly. Also, the author of this book, Jen Hatmaker, will be coming to Parkview Church on Thursday, May 15 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.! We are organizing a trip to go there. You can find out more about this event here.

Questions? Contact girlfriends@calvaryop.org. 

 
There is still time to apply to go to Guatemala! Completed applications can be turned in to the Welcome Center or mailed to the church office. For further information, or an application, please contact Donna Doff at hnddoff@yahoo.com.
Celebrate Recovery Coming to Calvary!
Join us in this exciting new program at Calvary!
 

If you have had a personal victory in your own life with a hurt or habit and want to know more about getting this exciting program started at Calvary, please plan on coming to an important informational meeting on Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in Room 252.

 

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-based approach to recovery aimed at all "hurts, habits, and hang-ups," including but not limited to, drug and alcohol addictions, sex addiction, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and people who have been sexually abused. The goal is to become free from our hurts, habits, and hang-ups through an in-depth step study program and God's healing power in our lives. This occurs through study, action and commitment to Jesus Christ as we understand the eight recovery principles (based on the Beatitudes in Matthew) and the 12-steps with their Biblical comparisons. As these principles are applied to lives, people begin to grow spiritually and become free from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors.

 

Come and find out how you can become involved in helping us get this program started here at Calvary. Any questions, please contact Pastor Ron Ovitt at 708.429.2200 or ron@calvaryop.org. 

Men's Barnabas Bible Study
Open to men of all ages!
 

Come and join a men's fellowship every Thursday from 7-8 a.m. in room #204 to study and discuss scripture based materials. Our next couple of studies will be The Truth Project, as presented by Dr. Del Tackett with Focus on the Family, followed by You'll Get Through This by Max Lucado! Light refreshments and coffee are served. Contact John Brooks at brooksjnb@att.net for further info. All men are welcome to join at any time. We would love to see you there!

Spring DivorceCare Sessions
This 13-week support group is meeting now
 

DivorceCare, a weekly video seminar and support group for all separated and divorced men and women, will encourage you and help you through the emotional, physical and spiritual trials of this time of your life. It might seem like there are not many people around you who understand the pain your separation or divorce has caused. To you. Your family. Your friends. But that's why we're here, the reason for DivorceCare.

This group meets weekly on Sundays from 1-3 p.m. For more information, please contact Nancy at amera6@att.net.

SummerStage 2014 Coming to Calvary!
Mark your calendars!
 

Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 6 and experience the music of Christian singer/songwriters Nick Flora, Eric Peters, Waterdeep, Burlap to Cashmere, and JASON GRAY right here in our worship center! Tickets will be available in the lobby between services starting next Sunday, April 27 at an early bird discount of $12 VIP (includes a meet & greet with all artists) and $8 general admission (reg. $24/$16). For more info or to volunteer the day of the concert, contact Deb Jennings jenningsdeb@gmail.com.

Local Community News
Selah Concert at Moody Bible Institute on April 25 

Tickets for the Selah concert on Friday, April 25, at Moody Bible Institute in Torrey-Gray Auditorium are on sale through iTickets or by calling (800) 965-9324. Tickets are $20. This general seating concert will begin at 7 p.m., with the doors opening at 6 p.m. The concert will also be broadcast live via Moody Radio. For more information about the Selah concert on Friday, April 25, please visit the concert web page or call (800) 965-9324. Flyers are also available at the Welcome Center. 


Concert at Faith United Methodist Church

A concert featuring The Suburban Youth Symphony & The Incredible Opportunity Program will be presented at Faith United Methodist Church, 151st and 80th Avenue, Orland Park, IL on April 27 at 4 p.m.  

  

The Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestras are composed of about forty talented young musicians from Chicago's south and southwest suburbs who present an annual subscription series as well as a number of other performances in the area. Over 30 southern suburbs are represented in our two performing groups, and, though each carries its own character, they all unite under the common goal of making music together.

  

Tickets are available for adults ($10) and children ($5) at our website.

  

Southwest Chicago Christian Schools News

Southwest Chicago Christian Schools OAK LAWN CAMPUS will host a Kindergarten Information Meeting on Monday, April 21 at 7pm for prospective kindergarteners and their parents. If you have a child who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2014 we invite you to attend. Application materials will be available that evening or by calling the Association Office at 708/388-7656.

  

Chicago Christian News  

Chicago Christian High School's annual GRANDPARENTS DAY will be Friday, April 25. Grandparents, older relatives, and friends are an important part of our constituency, so please join us in celebrating our older generation's contribution to the welfare of our Christian schools and families.  Grandparents are invited to view student Art Exhibits beginning at 9:30 am. Chapel begins at 10am followed by an opportunity to visit classes with grandchildren. A complimentary lunch will be provided at 11:30am.

  

Mid-America Reformed Seminary

Mid-America Reformed Seminary cordially invites you to their 29th Commencement on May 15 at 7:30 pm at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Rd, Lansing, IL. The speaker will be alumnus Rev. John Bouwers, pastor of Immanuel Orthodox Reformed Church in Jordan, ON, Canada. 

  

Fundraiser for Jay Iwema

Calvin Christian Reformed Church of Oak Lawn member, Jay Iwema, a paraplegic of 2-1/2 years after falling from a ladder, needs to continue his therapy to regain the use of his legs. His improvement thus far has been steady. Friends at Calvin are raising funds with a supper, fun fair for all ages, and a silent auction at 101st and Central Avenue in Oak Lawn on Saturday, May 3 from 5-8:30 p.m. Volunteers and auction items needed. Also, please come and enjoy yourself! Tell us how many are coming to eat. Can't come? Donations are welcome. Call 708-843-3597 for information.

  

Panel of Local Agencies / Ministries

Christian Service Ministries invites you to a panel of local agencies/ministries on Thursday, April 24 from 7-9 pm at Hope Christian Reformed Church in Oak Forest. It's a great way to learn how to tap into local resources that may be useful in your work with people in your church or community. Please reserve a seat by calling Jan at 708-307-2370 or email jvisser.csm@gmail.com .

  

PASS Color Fun Run & Hike for Life

Join us on Saturday, June 7 from 7-11 a.m. for PASS' annual Fun Run & Hike for Life in Frankfort, IL. This is an annual fundraiser to benefit PASS and its 30 years of life-affirming ministry that serves the south suburbs, including Lansing, South Holland and Tinley Park.

  

There will be a complimentary breakfast, petting zoo, pony rides, Jump Zone, music, games, photo booth, police and fire vehicles, face painting and so much more! For more information and to pre-register, go to www.helppass.org.  

  

Summer Christian Sports Camps

Chicago Christian High School will be hosting Youth Sport Camps again this summer for students that will be entering grades 4-8. The camps include Tennis, Football, Basketball, Volleyball and Cross Country. For further information, go to their website here.

  

Trinity Christian College is offering a wide variety of sports camps for a variety of ages from K-9. Camps include Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field and Volleyball. Registration is open now online! Click here to sign up. 

  

Night of Song

The Men of A-Chord is pleased to announce their annual Night of Song concert on Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church of Lansing located at 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Lansing, IL. The concert this year will include the Heritage Singing Men of Jenison, MI. Each choir will sing numbers separately and a number of songs together as a mass chorus. There will be brass instrumental and plenty of audience participation in singing many old favorites you love to sing! Make your plans now for a great evening of song and praise to our great God. A free will offering will be taken. For information please see our website www.menofachord.org or contact any member of the Men of A-Chord.
In This Issue
Good Friday
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter
Guatemala Pie Fundraiser
Upcoming Girlfriends Events
Guatemala Mission Trip
Celebrate Recovery
Men's Barnabas Bible Study
DivorceCare
SummerStage 2014
Local Community News
What's the What
This Week @ Calvary!

 

THURSDAY (4/17):

- 7:00 a.m.  Men's Barnabas Bible Study

- 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Food Pantry is Open!

- 1:00 p.m.  Men's Bible Study

- 6:00 p.m.  Praise Band Rehearsal 

- 6:30 p.m.  Stephen Ministry

- 7:00 p.m.  Girlfriends Bible Study (Stepping Up)

- 7:00 p.m.  Job Networking Group  

- 7:30 p.m.  NOAH

  

FRIDAY (4/18):  

- 7:00 p.m.  Good Friday Communion Service 

 

SATURDAY (4/19):  

- 10:00 a.m.  Children's Easter Egg Hunt
- 5:00 p.m.  New Hope Fellowship Service   
   
SUNDAY (4/20):
- 7:45 a.m.  Prayer Meeting
- 8:00 a.m.  Easter Service
- 9:30 a.m.  Easter Service
- 9:30 & 11 a.m.  The Loft Sunday School
- 11:00 a.m.  Easter Service 

 

MONDAY (4/21):       

- 7:00 p.m.  Celebrate Recovery   

    

TUESDAY (4/22):

- 6:00 p.m.  Praise Band Rehearsal

- 7:00 p.m.  Revelation Bible Study

  

WEDNESDAY (4/23):

- 9:30 a.m.  Coffee Break
- 6:30 p.m.  GEMS
- 6:30 p.m.  The Hangout
- 6:30 p.m.  Girlfriends Bible Study (Discover Prayer)

 

THURSDAY (4/24):

- 7:00 a.m.  Men's Barnabas Bible Study

- 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Food Pantry is Open!

- 1:00 p.m.  Men's Bible Study

- 6:00 p.m.  Praise Band Rehearsal 

- 7:00 p.m.  Girlfriends Bible Study (Stepping Up)

  

FRIDAY (4/25):  

- 9:00 a.m.  Momtourage
- 7:00 p.m.  Jr. High Youth Group 

 

SATURDAY (4/26):  

- 8:00 a.m.  Stephen Ministry
sermon

 


WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Please begin to save your empty 1- or 2-liter plastic bottles for a Vacation Bible School craft! We will have a collection site to drop off your bottles in May.

Thank you!

Be sure to save the date of June 23-27 from 9 am to noon for VBS! 
Job Opening
Faith United Methodist Church, the church that bought our old building, is looking for a Director of Children's Ministry.

A background in elementary education and experience with children's ministry is preferred. Send cover letter and resume to careers@faithumcop
.org or fax 708.444.8570.
Revelation is Relevant Bible Study
This verse-by-verse study of the Revelation of John will help you experience the awesome spiritual power that resides in this final book of the Bible. Revelation's message is truly for every generation: "Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." Rev. 1:3.


Show up on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in room 241 OR Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in room 252 to receive this blessing from God! Questions? Contact Joe Dampf at jdampf22

@gmail.com.

Help Us Stock Our Food Pantry!

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! 

Prayer Opportunities
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!
Discover Prayer: A Beginner's Bible Study for Women
Join us as we begin the year studying Discover Prayer on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m.

This Bible study is open to all women who are beginning their walk with the Lord.

Find out more here.
Thursday Night Women's Bible Study
Stepping Up by Beth Moore provides a personal study experience in this in-depth women's Bible study of Psalms 120-134. 

 

Explore the major feasts of Israel and journey with Beth through this study on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Room 104.  

 

Find out more here.