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Weekly Highlights
Join Us for Holy Week Worship
Palm Sunday: Sat., Mar 23 5:30 p.m. (onsite only)
Sun., Mar 24 8:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
(onsite & online)
Maundy Thursday: Thurs., Mar 28 3:45 p.m. (onsite only)
6:30 p.m. (onsite & online)
(Maundy Thurs Meal 4:45-6:15 p.m.)
Good Friday: Fri., Mar 29
CLS Chapel 2:15 p.m. (all welcome)
Service of Darkness 6:30 p.m.
(onsite & online)
Easter Saturday (Vigil): Sat., Mar 30 5:30 p.m. (onsite only)
Easter Sunday: Sun., Mar 31 8:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
(onsite & online)
(Easter Breakfast 9:00-10:30 a.m.)
Associate Pastor Call Meeting
The Call Committee has finished its interviews and final review of our list of pastoral candidates. The candidates have been presented to Spiritual Care for review and are now being brought forward for the congregation’s consideration and vote. Join us in the Sanctuary Sun., Apr 7 following the 10:45 a.m. service for a Voters’ Meeting. A short bio of each candidate is available for your viewing in the church office or underneath the welcome TVs outside the Sanctuary.
Update from Youth Director Call Meeting
The people of Calvary voted on Mar 10 to extend a call to youth intern, Brian Krohmer, for the Youth & Family Ministry position. Please pray for Brian as he prayerfully deliberates upon this call, and where God is leading him to serve.
Maundy Thursday Congregational Meal
March 28 from 4:45—6:15 p.m.
The Spiritual Care team invites you and your family to a delicious meal between the two Maundy Thursday services. Come and connect with others on this night that Jesus gathered his disciples around the table and called them to love one another. A freewill offering will support the work of our Wycliffe missionaries, as they prepare to return overseas for their continued mission work. We will be serving soup, bread, salad, and assorted desserts.
Easter Sunday Breakfast
Our youth are excited to offer a light breakfast on Easter morning, Sun. Mar. 31st , from 9:00-10:30 a.m. This meal will be served in the gym and will include pastries, fruit, coffee, and juice. No cost to attend. However, if you wish to give a donation, all money received will support youth attending this summer’s mission trip to St. Louis, Missouri.
Upcoming Sun. Bible Study "Heaven" (Apr 7-May 12)
Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, longing for peace in a troubled world, or simply curious about your future, Heaven by Randy Alcorn will help you dig into what the Bible says about the eternal home God has prepared for His children. We will be utilizing a DVD and study guide throughout the series. There is also an optional full-length book of the same title in print or online (Rm 125 - Pastor Ebert).
Lenten Midweeks “Let My People Go! (Exodus)”
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. (through Mar 20)
The Exodus is the “gospel” of the Old Testament. Throughout the book of Exodus God reveals who he is through his absence and his presence, through his judgment and his grace. The book paints a beautiful portrait of Jesus. Join us:
Mar 20 - “Digging Ourselves into a Hole” (Ex 32:1–14)
Midweek Lenten Offering Envelope Designation
Contributions received in the purple-trimmed Lent envelopes or designated as “Lent” through online giving will benefit the work of Lutheran for Life (lutheransforlife.org/) and Life Centers of Indianapolis (lifecenters.com/).
Calvary’s Easter Egg Hunt—NEXT SATURDAY
Sat., March 23, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
We will have food and a variety of family activities in addition to the egg hunt at 12:30 p.m. From 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. we will have bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, crafts, games, and two science shows (11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.) Hot dogs, chips, and drinks also provided - all free! Please join us!
Love Meals
Do you love to cook? Are you looking for a way to serve at Calvary using your culinary skills? An extension of the Compassion Ministry is the Love Meals Team. We reach out to members in a time of need (following hospitalization/surgery, a new baby, cancer treatments, etc.) and provide meals delivered to their home. If you'd like more info or to have your name added to the Love Meals Team, contact Pattie Bardonner.
Prayer Requests Welcomed
We have updated our prayer request information on Calvary's website. Check it out at clcs.org/prayer. There you can request a prayer, see a copy of the week's prayer list, and access other prayer resources. So now there are three options to request prayers: call the church office, submit your request online, or write your personal request on one of the pink prayer cards located at each of the three doors into the sanctuary.
Portals of Prayer
Order your personal copy of the Portals of Prayer devotional by Sun., Mar 24. Order forms available in the narthex.
GriefShare (Wednesdays through May 22)
Faith-based grief support, help & encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, friend. Wednesdays through May 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Led by trained facilitators Mike Louden and Roxanne Deardurff. Sessions include videos by experts in grieving, support group discussion, personal study/reflection. Open to everyone. Begin attending at any time; sessions are not sequential. Contact Mike Louden or Roxanne Deardurff for more information.
Community Garden Plots Available
Calvary’s Community Garden is open to all members of the congregation and nearby residents. Currently there are still five (5) raised-bed plots available to rent for the coming gardening season. The plots measure 4 x 10 feet and the annual rental fee is $20.00. Applications are available in the church office. Questions? Contact the church office, 317-783-2000 or a member of the Garden Committee. (Jake Allen, Mark Jung, Wayne Mayo, Joe Pluckebaum, Jim Richert, Art Wehrmeister and Paul Woodburn)
Position Opening
To better serve our congregation and staff, we are reimagining the responsibilities of our Business Manager position. We are seeking candidates with strong skills in the areas of finance, operations, and organizational leadership, who can help move forward the mission of Calvary. This individual would serve as the Chief Administrative Officer supporting the work of our church, staff, and volunteers.
Contact Bill Laut or Pastor Kurt Ebert
for more information or to submit a resume.
Extravagant Sharing
During the month of March, fill the shelves with hygiene products—toothpaste and brushes, soap, deodorant, shampoo, etc. Breakfast cereal is always needed and appreciated! Please continue to share your love of Jesus through your gifts of food to those who are in need.
Lunch & Learn (Wed., Mar 20, 11:00 a.m.)
Program: Garfield Park Conservatory – History, Current Events, & Amenities
Presenter: Jessica Helmbold, Assistant Conservatory Manager
Lunch: Chick-fil-A chicken tenders, potato salad, baked beans, and brownies
Suggested Lunch Donation: $5.00 to cover the cost of this delicious meal
2024-25 Kindergarten Teacher Position Filled
We welcome Ms. Kinsey Price to our Calvary faculty as she has accepted the position to teach our kindergarten class beginning with the 2024-25 school year. Kinsey will graduate from Franklin College this May. We are excited to have her share God’s love as she teaches our kindergartners.
Prayer Support
Submit prayer requests to the church office at (317) 783-2000 or click here for our online Prayer Page.
UPCOMING TESTING
Jim Vance
HOSPITALIZED
Don Wegner, uncle of Laura Currier
STRENGTH & HEALING
Lauren Weir, granddaughter of Kathy Ford
ONGOING CARE—CALVARY
Ramona Cunningham; Mike Wilson; Ellen Vance; Jim Birdwell; Gene Redding; Denise Fix; Pastor Bill Yates; Dan Weeden; Glory Van Arsdel; Ron Brink; Bonnie Brink; Sherry Ritchotte; Art Messer; Ruth Messer; Susie Holton; Jennifer Craft; Bob Heid; Janelle McCoy; Sherri Terry; Linda Heckman; Midge Clark; Connor Miles
ONGOING CARE—COMMUNITY
Shirley Wehmeier, sister of Bill Wittlief; Julie Miller, daughter-in-law of Pauline Miller; Christina Albrecht, daughter of Al & Marsha Albrecht; Judy Webb, friend of Amber Young; Jerry Plummer, brother-in-law of Steve Bardonner; Jared Hall, grandson of Jim & Jan Dunaway; Sophie Wildauer, granddaughter of Craig & Amy Wildauer; Reese Nicole, great-granddaughter of Sue McFarland; Layla Stockinger, a 4th grade student at Emmaus Ft. Wayne; Richard Parr, father of Cheryl Rensner; Rev. Harold & Joy Kallio; Jim Foster, friend of Jim & Kristen Schark; Madelyn Douecy, granddaughter of Dr. & Mrs. Trigg; Jim Strozier, uncle of Matthew Durkee; Bob Locke, friend of Jim & Kristen Schwark; Evan Stephan, friend of James & Melissa Mayo; Jennifer Lee, sister of Jane Wilson; Darrell Shaw, friend of Becky Leslie; Steve Bruner, brother of Patty Rothkopf; Ella Kay Bardonner, sister-in-law of Steve Bardonner; Jane Weeks; Kelly Fromer & Paula Spears, friends of Kristen Schwark; Norman Parks, brother of Ellwyn Parks; Gertrude Heiden, mother of Judy Morrison
FOR THOSE WHO MOURN
Family and friends of David Pluckebaum, brother of Joe Pluckebaum (Mar 10)
THANKSGIVING
For the baptism of Mason Allan Schultz (Mar 17)
Parents: Mark & Taylor Schultz
FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE
Associate Pastor Call Committee
GOD’S PROTECTION
Taylor Sessions (CO); Brent Ogunmakin, husband of Taylor Sessions (CO); Trevor Frank (AZ); Abigail (Leslie) Tipton (deployed); Nate Moore (FL); Corey Langhammer (KS); Grant Behning (WA); Drew Utterback, grandson of Judy Stanford (US); Austin McClure, grandson of Judy Stanford (deployed); 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); Nicholas Haviland, nephew of Steve & Laura Currier (NC); Caleb, Japheth, & Seth Hougesen, grandsons 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)