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Weekly Highlights
Interested in becoming a part of Calvary?
Our next adult Foundations of Faith class starts Sun., Aug 25. This class provides practical answers about faith in Christ, our beliefs in general, and Calvary's ministries in specific. It also gives the opportunity to become part of the Calvary family at the end of class. If you have any questions or are interested in this class, please email Kara Hiatt.
Extravagant Sharing
In the month of August please fill our Extravagant Sharing shelves across from the main church doors with boxes of pasta and pasta sauces. Boxes of cereal are always appreciated. As school begins for children, families will appreciate your donations of food to meet their physical needs. God bless your giving hearts!
Faith-based Move Opportunity
The Firing Squad will be showing at AMC Theatre in Southern Plaza from Aug 1-Aug 7. It is a true story of Christians who, in the face of death in a third-world prison, transform the entire camp through their unshakable faith, starring James Barrington, Kevin Sorbo, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Madeline Anderson. Showtimes are at 4:00 & 6:30 p.m. Senior discount, $12.49.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is Hiring!
We are in search of a part-time secretary for the church office offering 20 hours per week. For more information, please contact St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, (317) 787-4464. To apply for the position, please send your resume to Tiffany Stead.
Thank You for Helping Wheeler Mission!
Many thanks to all those who donated food items and time and energy to provide 100 sack lunches to Wheeler Mission's Women and Children's Center. This center is especially full in the summer when the children are out of school, so your provision was very much appreciated! A special thanks goes to the children and families from VBS who donated granola bars and fruit cups toward this endeavor. The donations were so overflowing that we were able to give extra donations to our Emmaus food pantry and Hunger, Inc. as well. Many thanks!
Blankets for Babies (Tues., Aug 6)
Our August date is Tues., Aug 6 (4:00- 5:30 p.m.) All ages are welcome. We have teachers ready to get you started. Practice yarn is also available. Questions? Call Susan Daniels.
Ladies’ Pinochle Club
Whether it’s your first time or you’re an old pro, join us for Pinochle! We meet the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. Pinochle will meet Mon., Aug 12. Please join us. Questions? Contact Sandra Wilson.
Touch-A-Truck at Calvary (Sat., Sept 7)
Sat., Sept 7 from 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Calvary is planning our first Touch-A-Truck event, a community outreach opportunity where attendees can get in the driver’s seat or have an up-close experience. We plan to have vehicles/equipment such as a police car, firetruck, ambulance, school bus, dump truck, farm equipment, construction/service vehicles, etc., and career awareness demos. Good News – we have enough trucks! WE NEED YOUR HELP – We are recruiting volunteers for the welcome tables, parking, food prep, face painting and bounce houses. Please contact Marv Hansen.
Produce Table
If you have extra produce from your garden that you'd like to share, place it on the table in the narthex. The produce is available to everyone, and free-will donations benefit the Good Samaritan Fund that supports Calvary church and school families in need.
Children’s Ministry Faith Buddies
The Children's Ministry is kicking off a new program called Faith Buddies. We plan to team up congregation members with children in the Sunday school program to expand the children's faith community and bridge the generational gap. Events will be hosted throughout the year for those involved in Faith Buddies. Signups will be available in the narthex over the next several weeks. For more information, please reach out to Heather Marrero or inquire in the church office.
Associate Pastor Call Process Update
The Call Committee has completed an initial assessment of the sixteen candidates and has selected eight for further investigation. The committee will be watching sermons before arranging for interviews. Please pray for God to guide the committee through the selection process. The list of candidates has been posted at the welcome TVs and the entryway bulletin boards.
Gary Bugher Retirement Recognition
After serving as our Business Manager for the past seven and a half years, Gary Bugher will be retiring at the end of July. We cannot thank Gary enough for the ways that he has served the congregation and staff of Calvary. If you would like to share a note of appreciation with Gary, there is a card box on the welcome table outside the church office. We pray for God’s guidance go with Gary as he begins this new chapter.
Final Registration
2024-25 final registration for Preschool–8th grade is scheduled for Mon. and Tues., July 29 & 30 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the gym. Please enter through door #2. Select a time that fits into your schedule.
Students may accompany you to visit their classrooms, organize lockers, and bring school supplies.
Preschool and Kindergarten Orientations
Scheduled on Mon., July 29 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and on Tues., July 30 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Please select a time that fits within your schedule.
Please contact the school office with any questions as we near the start of the 2024-25 school year.
Scholarship Grants—Now Accepting Donations
The Indiana State fiscal year began on July 1. Scholarship grants are now accepting donations. Be sure to contribute early ensuring your tax credit. A gift to the Lutheran SGO of Indiana will provide the donor a 50% tax credit. Donate $1000.00 and receive a $500.00 tax credit towards your 2024 tax liability. Donations must be received by Dec 31, 2024. Our anticipated need for the 2024-25 school year is $65,000 in scholarship grants. Contact the school office for more details 783-2305.
Lunch OUT! Wed., Aug 7 11:00 a.m.
For our “First Wednesday” August outing we’re meeting at Vino Villa, 200 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood. We will be seated in the gazebo if weather permits.|
Tables will be saved for Calvary Lutheran, no reservation needed. Adults of all ages are welcome – come join us for good food and some fun Christian fellowship.
Lutheran World Relief School Bags
School’s about to start again, and the Women in Mission have 150 school backpacks to fill and send to Lutheran World Relief. The backpacks will support children around the world with school supplies. Look in the narthex for some of the school bags with tags containing school supplies needed. Feel free to take a tag or two and return the items on the tag by Sun., Aug 25. Thank you for supporting this wonderful mission for children around the world.
Ladies’ Bible Study (Sat., Aug 3)
This month’s study will be from the Lutheran Women’s Summer 2024 Quarterly and shared by everyone. Join us in the Church Library on Sat., Aug 3 at 8:30 a.m.
Prayer Support
Submit prayer requests to the church office at (317) 783-2000 or click here for our online Prayer Page.
RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
Jim Birdwell
STRENGTH & HEALING
Susan Daniels
ONGOING CARE—CALVARY
Larry Jupin; Jill Radcliffe; Tyler Shaw; Mary Ann Knaus; David Geiger; Janet Carney; Midge Clark; Ellen Vance; Jim Vance; Gene Redding; Denise Fix; Pastor Bill Yates; Dan Weeden; Glory Van Arsdel; Bonnie Brink; Art Messer; Bob Heid; Janelle McCoy; Sherri Terry; Connor Miles
ONGOING CARE—COMMUNITY
Judy Webb, friend of Amber Young; Connie Menke, friend of Karen Davis; Vera Monroe, mother of Gloria Vandivier; Connie Ennis, mother of Charlie Ennis; Pastor Ray Smith; Tracy Finke, daughter-in-law of Pat Finke; Jared Hall, grandson of Jim & Jan Dunaway; Jiraiya Marqua, grandson of Michael Marqua & great-grandson of Sandra Marqua Staten (former members of Calvary); Belinda Patton, daughter of Susie Holton; Shirley Wehmeier, sister of Bill Wittlief; Julie Miller, daughter-in-law of Pauline Miller; Christina Albrecht, daughter of Al & Marsha Albrecht; Jerry Plummer, brother-in-law of Steve Bardonner; Sophie Wildauer, granddaughter of Craig & Amy Wildauer; Layla Stockinger, a student at Emmaus Ft. Wayne; Rev. Harold & Joy Kallio; Jim Foster, friend of Jim & Kristen Schark; Bob Locke, friend of Jim & Kristen Schwark; 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; Kelly Fromer & Paula Spears, friends of Kristen Schwark; Norman Parks, brother of Ellwyn Parks; Gertrude Heiden, mother of Judy Morrison
GOD’S PEACE
Pam Olston
FOR THOSE WHO MOURN
Family and friends of David O’Shaughnessy
GOD’S PROTECTION
Riley Bauer (US); Taylor Sessions (CO); Trevor Frank (AZ); Abigail (Leslie) Tipton (deployed); Nate Moore (FL); Corey Langhammer (KS); Grant Behning (WA); Addison Utterback, granddaughter of Judy Stanford (US); Austin McClure, grandson 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); 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)