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Weekly Highlights
Associate Pastor Call Committee Update
The Call Committee received a list of thirteen candidates in December. After evaluating their information, eight were selected for further consideration. Additional sermons will be viewed, and virtual interviews scheduled in February. Pray for God to guide the committee through the process.
Young Adult Bible Study & Fellowship
Join us Fri., Jan 31 at 7:00 p.m. here at Calvary, as we dive into God’s Word, enjoy some delicious pizza, play games, and spend time together as a community. Whether you’re new or a regular, we’d love for you to come and be part of this awesome evening! Here’s what you can expect:
Pizza - because who doesn’t love pizza?!
Games - fun, laughter, and connection
Bible Study - relevant teaching and discussion
Fellowship - great conversations & building friendships in faith
Bring a friend, your Bible, and come hungry for both pizza and spiritual growth! We can’t wait to see you there!
El Salvador Mission Trip (Feb 2—Feb 9)
A team will be departing on Sun., Feb 2 to serve in El Salvador through Sun., Feb 9. They will be working in Citalá, located in the northernmost part of the country. During the week the team will be refurbishing play sets, working on a three-classroom addition to the church and the after-school program for Hope for Children. Please pray for the team as they serve and share Christ’s love. Team members include Ken Robinson, Julie Pflug, Rebecca Carow, Suresh Reddy, Cynthia Wyse, and Joe Espinal.
Wildfire Assistance Opportunities
LCMS Disaster Response is reaching out with mercy through LCMS congregations in Los Angeles County to those affected by the recent wildfires. To provide assistance:
Visit – www.lcms.org/givenow/wildfires or Call – 1-888-930-4438
Lutheran World Relief is also working in the area to help care for those in immediate need. Visit – lwr.org/fires
Lunch OUT! (Wed., Feb 5 11:00 a.m.)
For our “First Wednesday” outing we’re meeting at Outback Steakhouse, 7525 US 31 South.
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.
Ladies’ Bible Study, Sat., Feb 1 8:30 a.m.
This month’s study will be from the Lutheran Women’s Winter 2024 Quarterly and shared by everyone. Join us in the Church Library on Sat., Feb 1 at 8:30 a.m.
National Lutheran Schools Week (Jan 25 - Feb 2)
We give thanks to God for the work being done through our Lutheran Schools, as they share the love of Jesus with students, families, and the community in an environment of academic excellence. There are more than 1,800 schools within the LCMS with over 180,000 students. More at lcms.org/school-ministry.
Many activities are planned during this week-long celebration, as our students, families, and congregation celebrate the blessings of Calvary Luth. School and Lutheran High School.
Applications Now Open for Lutheran High School
Applications are open for the 2025-2026 school year. Visit LHSI.org for more information!
Family Bingo Night
The Children’s Ministry Team is hosting a Family Bible Bingo Night, Fri., Feb 21 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. This event is open to all ages and family types. Please consider supporting this event by donating prizes (e.g., $3-$15 items for kids and adults, such as art items, games, toys, candy). Please, no adult puzzles or toddler toys. Ensure all items are new. Bring donations to the church office by Feb 17.
2025 Contribution Envelopes Available in Narthex
Using these envelopes helps Calvary efficiently and correctly record amounts for year-end giving statements supplied for your tax records. If you use online giving and would rather not receive an envelope packet, let us know. While not expensive, there is a cost savings if fewer envelopes are ordered. If you do not find your envelopes in the narthex, contact the church office
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A Baby Shower! (Sat., Jan 25, 2:00 p.m.)
Join us as we celebrate life! Julie Covert from Life Centers of Indianapolis will be joining us, letting us know how Life Centers supports young moms. We can be a part of that support! Present needs include baby wipes, diapers sizes 3,4,5, & 6, boy and girl clothes, sizes 3-18 months, and 2T-4T, pajamas, board books, and baby toys. Please join us Jan 25 to celebrate the life God has ordained for each of us. We will eat, play games, and celebrate LIFE!! If you cannot attend, we invite you to bring gifts to the bin in the narthex. Contact Diane Gibson with further questions.
LuFest Silent Auction Item Gift Collection (Jan 25/26)
The Annual LuFest, for the benefit of Lutheran High School, will be held on Fri., Feb 7 at the Biltwell Center. Tickets for this great event are still available. See Lutheran High School - LuFest 2025 or call 317-787-5474 for more info.
During the weekend of Jan 25/26 we will be collecting gifts in the Calvary Narthex that can be placed in the LuFest Silent Auction. Gifts may also be dropped off at the Lutheran High School office during school hours (7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Questions? Jake Allen.
Upcoming Small Group Study (You Are Never Alone)
Join Pastor Ebert as we explore Max Lucado’s video study “You Are Never Alone.” God’s presence and power are nearer than we think. We need look no further than the miracles of Jesus told in the Gospel of John. Join us Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in Rm 125 from Jan 23 through Feb 27. A sign-up sheet and participant books are available on your way out today.
Extravagant Sharing
In the month of January please fill the Extravagant Sharing shelves with canned and instant potatoes and/or canned meat and tuna. Cereal is always needed! The Extravagant Sharing shelves are across from the main doors to the church. As you share your gifts of love, pray the food will bless the receivers by reminding them of Jesus’ love for them.
Calvary Luth School Open Enrollment (Begins Feb 1)
Starting Feb 1, applications can be submitted for new students PS-8th grade for the 2025-26 school year. Calvary has been blessed with new students each year. Families are invited to schedule an appointment for a tour during the school day Scholarships available! We are a choice voucher school.
Help spread the word to coworkers, neighbors, friends, and family. God has blessed us enabling us to be a blessing to others. Contact Jason.
Prayer Support
Submit prayer requests to the church office at (317) 783-2000 or click here for our online Prayer Page.
RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
Kevin Meyer; Jim Schwark; Bob Handschy
ONGOING CARE—CALVARY
Kathy Lamin; Pastor Udhay Raji; Ron Brink; Keith Corban; Pauline Miller; Sherri Terry; Glory Van Arsdel; Larry Jupin; Jill Radcliffe; Tyler Shaw; Mary Ann Knaus; Ellen Vance; Jim Vance; Gene Redding; Denise Fix; Pastor Bill Yates; Dan Weeden; Bonnie Brink; Art Messer; Connor Miles
ONGOING CARE—COMMUNITY
Lauren Rich, niece of Sherri Lytle; Bella Beltran, great-granddaughter of Pauline Miller; Vera Monroe, mother of Gloria Vandivier; Donna Gerken, mother of Ruth Deckard & Paul Gerken; Judy Webb, friend of Amber Young; Connie Menke, friend of Karen Davis; 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; Shirley Wehmeier, sister of Bill Wittlief; Jerry Plummer, brother-in-law of Steve Bardonner; Layla Stockinger, a student at Emmaus Ft. Wayne; 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; Gertrude Heiden, mother of Judy Morrison
GOD’S PEACE
Steve Harnedy, friend of Ellen Vance
IN THANKSGIVING
For the 94th anniversary of Calvary Lutheran Church (Jan 21)
FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE
Associate pastor call process
FOR GOD’S PROVISION & CARE
For those affected by wildfires in CA
GOD’S PROTECTION
Riley Bauer (US); Taylor Sessions (CO); Trevor Frank (AZ); Abigail (Leslie) Tipton (deployed); Nate Moore (FL); Corey Langhammer (OK); Grant Behning (WA); 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); Nicholas Haviland, nephew of Steve & Laura Currier (NC); Caleb & 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)