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Weekly Highlights
Calvary India Mission Door Offering Sunday
Thank you, Calvary, for your ongoing support of God's ministry in India! You continue to be a blessing to so many through your annual support of Calvary India Mission.
Sunday we are having a door offering to fund the purchase of Tamil language Bibles and Lutheran hymnals. We also thank those individuals who support our Tailoring and Tuition center students, and the new Discipleship program! For more information on how you can get involved, see our information table near the welcome center.
Continue to keep Pastor Raji and the leaders of CIM in your prayers, as they work to share the good news of Jesus in new ways and in new places throughout the Ambur area.
Save the Date – Annual Outdoor Service & Picnic
Calvary’s Annual Outdoor Service & Picnic will be Sun., Sept 28 at German Park. The outdoor worship service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the picnic beginning between 12:00-12:15 p.m. More information will be available soon.
Note: Sat 5:30 p.m. & Sun 8:00 a.m. worship onsite as usual.
Picnic Patrons
We are looking for Picnic Patrons to help offset the costs for the church picnic If you’d like to donate, please select the “Picnic Patron” option when giving online or write it on your check or offering envelope. Thank you and see you at German Park on Sept 28!
Save the Date – Calvary’s 56th Annual Bazaar
Calvary’s 56th Annual Holiday Bazaar is Sat., Nov 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Shop over 20 vendors and bid on Silent Auction items. Visit The Attic for gently used items. Proceeds will benefit our school, church, and Servant’s Heart (provides year-round support for local families struggling to make ends meet). Check out clcs.org/bazaar for more details.
CLS Dine-to-Donate at Portillo’s (Thurs., Sept 18)
Support Calvary Lutheran School at our Dine to Donate event, Thurs., Sept 18 at Portillos, 8150 US 31 South 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
To participate, show the flyer (paper or digital) to the order-taker at the restaurant or drive-thru or order online for pickup with code PORTILLOS56. Flyers are available on the counter near the church mailboxes.
Lutheran High School 50th Anniversary Video
Enjoy watching our Lutheran High School video history titled “Faith Alone: Our 1st Decade.” Follow our 50th Anniversary celebration online at lhsi.org/support-lhs/50th-anniversary-celebration.cfm.
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 LuFest.org.
Save the Date: Upcoming Congregational Study
Oct 18/19 through Nov 22/23. Small group sign-ups will begin the weekend of Sept 20/21. More details to come.
Leaders Needed for Our Congregational Study
This year’s study is “In The Footsteps of the Savior: Following Jesus through the Holy Land” by Max Lucado. The sermon series will run from Oct 18/19 through Nov 22/23. If you are interested in serving as a small group leader or host home, contact Pastor Mark Schumm,
mschumm@clcs.org or a signup sheet is available the welcome center.
Calvary Pictorial Directory
We are pleased to announce that Calvary is in the process of putting together a beautiful, full-color digital directory. It is very important that each family be included to assure a complete and up-to-date directory.
We have added new dates for pictures! A professional photographer will be taking family portraits Oct 2 – Oct 6. There will be volunteers making appointments at your convenience before and after services; or you can go to https://clcs.org/picturedirectory and make an appointment or call The Portrait Café at 877-896-9667, ext. 360 (Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). New appointment times are available now given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign-up now to ensure your most convenient time. Every family that participates will receive a complimentary professional family portrait, plus a digital directory that will include your very own app. Sign-up today!
If you want to be a volunteer on picture days, please contact Corina Hendershott.
Cancer Companions is Eager to Serve You!
Looking for support for you, a loved one, or a friend with cancer? Sign-ups continue for support either through a prayer partner or attendance at a cancer support group. Check out the table in the narthex for further information. Prayer partner support begins immediately, and support groups will begin on Oct 5. Pick up an informational flyer to give to a friend. Contact Diane Gibson for info.
Financial & Estate Planning Workshop – Wed., Oct 8
The Stewardship Ministry Team is hosting a Financial and Estate Planning workshop on Wed., Oct 8 at 6:00 p.m. There will be presentations made by practitioners who will provide insights on Elder Law, Medicare Planning and Investment Strategies. Dinner will be provided. This workshop is open to everyone so please help us spread the word to your friends and neighbors. So that we can better plan for food, RSVP to
stewardship@clcs.org.
GriefShare (Wednesdays through Nov 12)
Faith-based grief support, help & encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, friend. Wednesdays, through Nov 12, 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.
Lutheran World Relief Promise Project—School Kits
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. Plan to help pack backpacks on Fri., Oct 10 at 9:00 a.m. Questions? Contact Karen Hand.
Lunch & Learn (Wed., Sept 17, 11:00 a.m.)
Presenter: Randy Ollis, retired meteorologist, WISH-TV
Program: Personal Christian testimony and brief overview of weather
Lunch: Pulled Pork BBQ, Pasta Salad, Assorted Chips, and Dessert
Cost: Suggested $5.00 donation
Questions? Barb Sorgius, 317-783-2000.
Extravagant Sharing
In the month of September please place your donations of canned soups and soup mixes on the Extravagant Sharing shelves in the church lobby, across from the center aisle church doors. Boxes of cereal are always appreciated. We come with an additional request this month. Please pray for the health and strength of the volunteers at the Emmaus Food Pantry so their clients are served to the glory of God!
Prayer Support
Submit prayer requests to the church office at (317) 783-2000 or click here for our online Prayer Page.
RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
Glen McInnes; Jim Currier, brother of Steve Currier; Scott Kear, son-in-law of Steve & Laura Currier
STRENGTH & HEALING
Ray Main; Harvey & Carol Lange; Paul Johnson, father of Paula Honebrink; Bob Meier, brother of Tim Meier; Norma Krall, mother of Mike Carpenter; Jim DeHoney, father of Kevin DeHoney
ONGOING CARE—CALVARY
Kyle Allen; Ray Ford; Patty Rothkopf; Bob Wurster; Bob Blazek; Susan Wright; Glory Van Arsdel; Keith Corban; Sherri Terry; Larry Jupin; Mary Ann Knaus; Ellen Vance; Jim Vance; Gene Redding; Pastor Bill Yates; Dan Weeden; Bonnie Brink; Art Messer; Connor Miles
ONGOING CARE—COMMUNITY
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; Tyler Spenny, grandson of Marilyn Rothkopf; 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; Jim Foster, Kelly Fromer & Paula Spears, friends of Jim & Kristen Schwark
FOR GOD’S PEACE
Michael Schaefer, friend of Jake Allen & Tim Finke
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)
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