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Weekly Highlights
Midweek Advent Evening Programs
(Onsite & Online)
Join us as our Calvary School children present Jesus’ birth. Church, school, & community members are welcome.
Wed., Dec 10, 6:30 p.m. 3rd-5th grade Christmas program
Wed., Dec 17, 6:30 p.m. PS-2nd grade Christmas program
Midweek Advent Afternoon Services (Onsite only)
Join us for an Advent sermon series entitled, “Family Life.” Learn from the families connected with our Lord’s birth. These families faced infertility, frustration, loss, misunderstandings, death, and so much more.
Wed., Dec 10, 3:45 p.m. Our Way (Luke 1:57–66)
Wed., Dec 17, 3:45 p.m. A List! (Matt. 1:1–17)
(Hope, Peace, and Candles Svc)
An Advent Service of Hope, Peace, and Candles
Join us Wed, Dec 17 at 3:45 p.m. for a service of readings, songs, and candle lighting, as we reflect upon the year that has gone by, as well as the hope, peace, & comfort that comes at Christmas to shine in the midst of the darkness of sin. Whether it has been a tough year of loss, a busy year that leaves you feeling exhausted, or simply an opportunity to enjoy the peace of Christ, join us for a service of prayer and reflection. A time of cookies and fellowship will follow.
Winter Weather Cancellation Reminder
Should winter weather cause us to cancel an event, we will …
1) Post to our website (clcs.org) & Facebook (clcs.org/fb).
2) Send out a mass e-mail to our e-mail lists.
3) and (as able) change our phone greeting for the church.
Join our e-mail list by contacting
. Above all, use your best judgment during this time of year.
Altar Flowers
Looking for a way to give praise and glorify God? The altar is always in need of flowers. If you would like to remember a loved one or celebrate a special occasion such as a wedding, birthday, or anniversary, the altar gives you an opportunity to do that. Sign-up for any week you like on the chart located in the church office. (Please try do this at least 2 weeks in advance.) Valeries, a local florist, gives you the choice of kind and color for your arrangement with prices beginning at $35.00. You also have the option of providing your own flowers upon request. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ann Arnold.
Lunch & Learn Wed., Dec 17, 11:00 a.m.
Presenter: Bud Pflug and Bob Wilson
Program: Restoring Jukeboxes
Lunch: Ham, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Rolls, & Dessert
Cost: Suggested donation: $5.
Questions? Barb Sorgius, 317-783-2000.
Women’s Christmas Luncheon
The Women’s Christmas Luncheon at Arni’s in Greenwood is THIS Wed, Dec 10 at 11:30 am. Invitations are available on the information table by the church office door. Questions? Contact Emily Spelde.
Lutheran High School “LuFest” (Feb 6, 2026)
Grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable night celebrating and supporting Lutheran High School at the beautiful Indiana Roof Ballroom. Early Bird Tickets are available at a discounted price until Dec 12. Visit LuFest.org.
CLS Dine-to-Donate at Azzip Pizza (Tues., Dec 9)
Support Calvary Lutheran School at our Dine to Donate event, Tues., Dec 9 at Azzip Pizza, 1120 E. Stop 11 Road. Azzip Pizza will donate 20% of your purchase to Calvary Lutheran School when you dine-in or drive-thru! Show the flyer or simply mention Calvary when placing your order. Use code GIVEBACK12 for online orders.
Breakfast for Jesus Sat., Dec. 13 from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Calvary Lutheran School gymnasium
Join our Praising Hands Puppet Ministry for a morning of food, puppets, and crafts to celebrate the birth of our Savior. This is a free family event open to all ages. Parking is available in the North Lot for access through door #2.
Contact the church office (317-783-2000) with questions.
Christmas Card Sorting
You can now bring your Christmas cards that you have for Calvary members and drop them in the bins by both sets of doors. Christmas cards must be dropped off by Wed., Dec 17 to be sorted and distributed.
Congregational Study Feedback Survey
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s congregational study a success! Whether you participated or not, we want your feedback! Help us improve future studies by filling out this quick survey either at clcs.org/studyfeedback or paper copies are available outside the church office on the welcome table.
Congregational Voters’ Special Meeting
Join us Sun., Dec 14 from 9:10-9:25 a.m. in the Sanctuary to discuss and vote upon: (1) a recommendation from the Spiritual Life team to extend a call to Ryan Rosenau for our music director position; (2) amendments to our bylaws (i.e., several administrative corrections). The proposed changes are available near the church mailboxes.
Christmas Gifts for the Teens of Lutherwood
Check out the tree in the narthex for gift suggestions for teens housed at Lutherwood. The teens we support are receiving counsel, protection, and Christian support from abusive and neglectful life situations. Please note any restrictions listed on the gift tags as these are carefully followed. Return your gifts under the tree by THIS SUNDAY.
Calvary India Mission Giving Tree
Stop by the Calvary India Mission giving tree and select a tag. The Christmas gifts on the tags will be distributed to the tailoring and tuition students in India. You may keep the bangle as our gift to you. Pray for God’s blessings as we reach out to our Hindu and Muslim neighbors in India. Questions? contact Rhonda Hansen.
Missionary Encouragement
As the Christmas season approaches, members and friends of Calvary are invited to participate in an opportunity to encourage Wycliffe’s missionaries from our congregation. If you would like to send a message of support or appreciation, please write your note and place it in Marv and Rhonda’s mailbox by Dec 22. All notes collected by the deadline will be delivered by hand to the missionaries on Christmas Day.
Calvary Connects Campaign
We encourage you to consider how you might support our upcoming efforts to upgrade our entry spaces and Sanctuary. Pledge cards are available at the sanctuary entry tables and can be returned to the offering boxes at weekend services or to the church office during the week (Mon-Fri. 8:00a – 4:00p.). More information can be found at clcs.org/calvaryconnects.
Prayer Support
Submit prayer requests to the church office at (317) 783-2000 or click here for our online Prayer Page.
HOSPITALIZED
Archer & Harper Dierlam, children of Jon & Molly
RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
Kathy Lamin; Linda Bugher; Sam Schuch, cousin of Lance Noble
STRENGTH & HEALING
Joe Townsend; Dan Medcalf, brother-in-law of Christy Wessler; Dee Appleton
ONGOING CARE—CALVARY
Art Messer; Rich Wilson; Beth Garrison; Ray Main; Harvey & Carol Lange; Bob Wurster; Susan Wright; Mary Ann Knaus; Ellen Vance; Jim Vance; Gene Redding; Pastor Bill Yates; Dan Weeden; Bonnie Brink
ONGOING CARE—COMMUNITY
Bella Beltran, great-granddaughter of Pauline Miller; Jim Currier, brother of Steve Currier; Bob Meier, brother of Tim Meier; Norma Krall, mother of Mike Carpenter; Jim DeHoney, father of Kevin DeHoney; Scott Severyn, son-in-law of Dick Weiss; Erma Rebber, sister of Bill Rebber and aunt of Julie Sessions; David Webb, friend of Amber Young; Don Amt, friend of Bob Polk; Scott, friend of Paul & Nancy McMichael; Jane Vandivier, mother of Steve Vandivier; Jerry Plummer, brother-in-law of Steve Bardonner; Joanna Ault, friend of Ray & Kathy Ford; Lauren Rich, niece of Sherri Lytle; Vera Monroe, mother of Gloria Vandivier; Judy Webb, friend of Amber Young; Connie Menke, friend of Karen Davis; Tracy Finke, daughter-in-law of Pat Finke; Jiraiya Marqua, great-grandson of Sandra Marqua Staten; Shirley Wehmeier, sister of Bill Wittlief; Rev. Harold & Joy Kallio; Evan Stephan, friend of James & Melissa Mayo; Darrell Shaw, friend of Becky Leslie; Steve Bruner, brother of Patty Rothkopf; Ella Kay Bardonner, sister-in-law of Steve Bardonner; Jane Weeks; Beth Zorman and Paula Spears, friend of Jim & Kristen Schwark
FOR GOD’S PEACE
Michael Schaefer, friend of Jake Allen & Tim Finke
FOR CHRISTIAN CARE & OUTREACH
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Indianapolis (Lutherwood)
GOD’S PROTECTION
Riley Bauer (deployed); Taylor Sessions (FL); Abigail (Leslie) Tipton (US); Nate Moore (deployed); Corey Langhammer (OK); Grant Behning (WA); Carsyn Stanford, grandson of Judy Stanford (US); Austin & Laurel McClure, grandson & his wife of Judy Stanford; Addison Utterback, granddaughter of Judy Stanford (US); Michael Van Arsdel, grandson of Glory Van Arsdel (deployed); Tommy Austin, friend of Erin Woempner (deployed); Dylan Bruner, nephew of Patty Rothkopf (US); Joseph Fox, grandson of Anita Fox (US); Mason St. John, nephew of Steve & Laura Currier (US); Caleb Hougesen, grandson of Rich Wilson (US); Austin Turner, nephew of Glenda Roundtree (WA); Wayde Cochran, great-nephew of Steve & Pattie Bardonner; Christina Etzler, niece of Denise Fix (deployed)