Sunday 8:00 and 10:45 AM worship services are live streamed.
Following the live streams, recordings are available on our website, Facebook page, and “clcsindy” YouTube Channel.
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Weekly Highlights
All Youth Kick-Off (5th-8th Grade families)
Sun., Aug 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Open to all youth regardless of where they attend church or school. All are welcome!
We will begin with a brief parent meeting from 5:30-5:40 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Parents will receive youth calendars, t-shirt order forms, and learn about the awesome events we have planned for the year. Parents are highly encouraged to join us for these 10 minutes to start our event. Parents are welcome to stay for the event and join the fun!
Fall Mum Sale
It's time to order your beautiful fall mums! $15 each and available in white, yellow, rusty orange, purple, and pink. We will be taking orders on the weekends throughout August. Place your order at the display in the narthex. Mums will be available for pickup on Sept 27 at the Church Picnic. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Emmaus Lutheran Church Food Pantry, Hunger, Inc., and the Community Garden. Questions? Contact Pastor Art or Chrissi Laut.
Produce Table
The harvests are coming in! Any gardeners with extra produce are invited to share your bounties with Calvary. A produce table is set up in the narthex where members can take what they like for a freewill donation. Proceeds will benefit Calvary’s Good Samaritan Fund which supports Calvary members in need.
Calvary’s Music Ministry
Regular rehearsals begin:
Adult Choir – Thurs., Aug 27, 7:00–8:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Handbells – Thurs., Aug 27, 8:00–9:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)
No need to read music! If you can count and are willing to learn, you can ring or sing. Many friendly folks are happy to help you get started.
Music ministry is a meaningful way to serve, grow in faith, and build community. Open to all — 7th grade and up.
Questions? Ryan Rosenau.
Lunch & Learn (Wed., Aug 19, 11:00 a.m.)
Presenter: Mi Mi Forman, Education Outreach Coordinator, St. Francis Hospital
Program: Information & advice for overall health & fitness
Lunch: Chicken salad w/ croissant, chips, fresh fruit, & dessert
Cost: Suggested donation: $5.
Questions? Barb Sorgius, 317-783-2000.
Pray for Calvary Luth. School (1st Day─Wed, Aug 12)
Please pray for our students, faculty, and school families, as we begin a new year. May God’s blessings lead us into a wonderful year ahead, as we grow in God’s Word and world, learning to trust in Jesus our Savior more and more each day.
GriefShare
Faith-based grief support, help & encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, friend. Wednesdays, Aug 19—Nov 11, 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.
Congregational Bible Study: Everyday Revolutionary
This six-session Bible study by J.D. Greear explores how to live with bold faith in a world that often challenges our beliefs.
Leader sign-ups begin Aug 22, and participant sign-ups begin Sept 19. Study groups begin Oct 17 and will be supported by a sermon series. Groups will meet at Calvary, in homes, and online. We’d love for you to join us!
Congregational Study Training Session (Sat., Sept 12)
Interested in leading a Bible study discussion group but unsure where to start? Sat., Sept 12, from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pastor Schumm and the Parish Education team will present a training session to prepare you to lead a small group for this Fall’s congregational study. Please contact Rhonda Hansen for further details and to register.
Lutheran World Relief Promise Project – School Kits
Shop now for school supplies when prices are low! Grab a supply tag off the quilted School House displayed in the narthex. Each tag describes what is needed and how many to purchase. Please return supplies by Mon., Aug 31 to the donation box. Questions? Contact Karen Hand.
Foundations of Faith Class
- 6 Sunday Morning Sessions
- Starts Sunday, August 23, 9:25 a.m., Conf Rm
Twice a year Calvary offers its Foundations of Faith Class for adults, providing practical answers about faith, the Lutheran Church, and Calvary's ministries. Our fall class begins Sun., Aug 23 for 6 sessions (no class Labor Day weekend.) If you are interested in becoming a member of Calvary, this class is a great opportunity to learn more about our ministries and to become better acquainted with our pastors and other individuals. All materials and refreshments are provided; Sunday School classes are available for children. Questions? Email Kara Hiatt.
Calvary’s “Touch-a-Truck” (Sat, Aug 29 10:00a-1:00p)
Calvary is planning our 3rd annual Touch-A-Truck event, a community outreach opportunity where attendees can get in the driver’s seat and 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.
Interested in Helping our V-Tech Team?
We are seeking additional volunteers to help with our v-tech projectionist needs at our traditional services (Sat 5:30 p.m. & Sun. 8:00 a.m.). Whether you have previous experience or are brand new, we are happy to provide the training needed for the role. Contact Steve Bardonner to find out more information or express interest.
Extravagant Sharing
During August, please bring pasta and pasta sauces and the always needed boxes of cereal to the Extravagant Sharing Shelves. So many coming to Emmaus Food Pantry will appreciate your support. The staff also express their appreciation to Calvary for all the help they provide through their donations. Thank you and God bless your giving hearts!
Prayer Support
Submit prayer requests to the church office at (317) 783-2000 or click here for our online Prayer Page.
STRENGTH & HEALING
Bob Handschy; Ray Ford; Pat Struss; Don Meyer; Joe Townsend; Karen Blank, mother of Diane Robinson
ONGOING CARE—CALVARY
Ellen Vance; Jim Vance; Dave Craggs; Rich Wilson; Jamie Rainey; David Mills; Bristol Wilson; Susan Wright; Dee Appleton; Kathy Lamin; Erin Woempner; Art Messer; Ray Main; Carol Lange; Mary Ann Knaus; Pastor Bill Yates; Bonnie Brink
ONGOING CARE—COMMUNITY
Tommy Brewer, brother of Danny Brewer; Paul Zabel, brother of Diane Gibson; Sarah Fix, daughter of Denise Fix; Nick Grimes, cousin of Heather Marrero; Asher McDonough, family of Amy Soberalski; Dan Medcalf, brother-in-law of Christy Wessler; Mariana Simons, mother of Greg Simons; Jeremy Daake, brother of Mike Daake; Jim Currier, brother of Steve Currier; Bob Meier, brother of Tim Meier; Norma Krall, mother of Mike Carpenter; Jim DeHoney, father of Kevin DeHoney; Erma Rebber, sister of Bill Rebber and aunt of Julie Sessions; Jane Vandivier, mother of Steve Vandivier; Judy Webb, friend of Amber Young; Shirley Wehmeier, sister of Bill Wittlief; Steve Bruner, brother of Patty Rothkopf; Beth Zorman and Paula Spears, friends of Jim & Kristen Schwark
GOD’S PEACE
Jack Fleener, father of Linda Simons
FOR THOSE WHO MOURN
Family and friends of Robert Schulz, father of Gina Schulz (Aug 5)
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING
Steve & Pattie Bardonner, for 44 years of marriage
FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE & BLESSINGS
For the church and school staff in the new ministry year
GOD’S PROTECTION
Riley Bauer (deployed); Taylor Sessions (FL); Abigail (Leslie) Tipton (US); Nate Moore (deployed); Corey Langhammer (OK); Drew Utterback, Payton Utterback, Ian Troutner & Carsyn Stanford, grandsons 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)