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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 3, 6:30 p.m. 6th-8th grade Christmas program
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 3, 3:45 p.m. Two Families (Luke 1:5–25)
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)
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.
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 personal 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.
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.
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.
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 Sun., Dec 7.
Mug Packing Day (Tues., Dec 2, 12:15 p.m.)
The Adult and Outreach teams will be working with Calvary 2nd graders to fill Christmas mugs with treats for visitors at midweek Advent services. Thank you for your assistance with this project!
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.
The Portrait Café Pictures
Pictures taken by The Portrait Cafe are available in the church narthex. If there are issues with your order, contact The Portrait Cafe directly, the number is 877-896-9667. The new church directory should be available by the end of January 2026.
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.
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.
Lunch OUT! (Wed., Dec 3, 11:00 a.m.)
For our “First Wednesday” in December outing, we’re meeting at Barb Sorgius’ home, 1239 Blakely Drive, Greenwood.
Adults of all ages are welcome – come join us for good food and some fun Christian fellowship.
Questions? Contact Barb Sorgius, 317-783-2000.
Women’s Christmas Luncheon
Please join us Wed, Dec 10, at Arni’s in Greenwood at 11:30 a.m. for our annual Christmas Luncheon. We will enjoy lunch, fellowship, the devotion “O Tannenbaum: A Necessitree,” and gather Gifts for Baby Jesus. Invitations are available on the information table by the church office door. Please RSVP by Dec 3. Questions? Contact Emily Spelde.
Extravagant Sharing (Critical Need)
Due to current circumstances, Emmaus Food Pantry is facing an increased need. Can you help respond at this critical time? Please bring non-perishable food items (e.g. peanut butter, pasta, cereal, soups) to the Extravagant Sharing shelves. Thank you for helping care for our community in times of need.
Calvary Lutheran School – Open Positions
Maternity Leave Middle School Substitute
We celebrate with Pastor and Mrs. Troemel as they anticipate the birth of a child in December. We ask the Lord to be with them during this time of preparation. We are seeking a substitute teacher beginning in December through March for each morning until 12:15 p.m. Please contact the school office for additional information.
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.
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
PREPARING FOR SURGERY
Linda Bugher (Dec 4)
RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
Ellwyn Parks; Diane Joseph; Sam Schuch, cousin of Lance Noble
STRENGTH & HEALING
Joe Townsend; Art Messer; Dick Weiss; Dee Appleton; Bella Beltran, great-granddaughter of Pauline Miller
ONGOING CARE—CALVARY
Rich Wilson; Beth Garrison; Ray Main; Harvey & Carol Lange; Ray Ford; Patty Rothkopf; Bob Wurster; Bob Blazek; Susan Wright; Glory Van Arsdel; Keith Corban; Sherri Terry; Mary Ann Knaus; Ellen Vance; Jim Vance; Gene Redding; Pastor Bill Yates; Dan Weeden; Bonnie Brink; Connor Miles
ONGOING CARE—COMMUNITY
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 THOSE WHO MOURN
Family & friends of Jill Radcliffe (Nov 21)
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)