This Week @ Calvary

Interested in finding out more about Calvary?
Save the date for our next Foundations of Faith class. We will begin Sun., Aug 24 during the Bible study hour. This six-week opportunity allows you to find out more about our Christian faith, our congregation’s ministries, and opportunities to get connected. Look for more details to come. For more information, contact Kara Hiatt.  

El Salvador Mission Trip
Mission trip dates for El Salvador have been set for next year. The first trip is scheduled for Sat., Jan 24, returning on Sun., Feb 1, 2026. There will be an option to add on an additional week. The summer trip is planned for Sat., July 4, returning on Sun., July 12, 2026. There will also be an option to extend the trip by one week. Trips will consist of medical clinics, construction projects supporting the church and helping Hope for Children families, as well as educational and evangelism opportunities. If these dates do not work for you and you feel called to serve in El Salvador, you can set your own dates. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Ken or Diane Robinson.

Touch-A-Truck (Sat., Sept 6, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Calvary is planning our second annual 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.

Prayer Partners Wanted
What an encouragement it is to have someone regularly pray for you and keep in touch when you are navigating a cancer journey! As our cancer support group is about to begin this fall, we are looking for persons who are willing to support just one person in their cancer walk. Not sure if this is for you? Come see what it involves and how you can support someone with cancer. Join us in the Conf Rm on Aug 17 at 9:25 a.m. Contact Diane Gibson with questions.

Children’s Ministry Kick-Off (Fri., Aug 22)
Join us on Fri., Aug 22 from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. in the south parking lot for the Children's Ministry Kick-Off, carnival style!! There will be carnival games, hot dogs and popcorn and a few fun surprises! This event is for all ages and will be rain or shine. 

Student Assistance Scholarships
Calvary has funds available to provide scholarships for the education of church workers. These funds are available largely as a result of the generosity of the Wessler family through the endowed Wessler Scholarship Fund. For the coming school year Calvary is providing support to four students that are alums of Lutheran High School and currently enrolled in LCMS universities. Paige Taylor (Teaching) and Paige Mielke (Youth and Family Ministry) are both enrolled at Concordia University Wisconsin. Grace King (Teaching) is enrolled at Concordia University Chicago and Jacob Reid (Parish Pastor Ministry) is enrolled at Concordia Theological Seminary. These students also received scholarships from Calvary in the prior school year. 
Anyone who is considering pursuing an education in church work and would like more information on scholarship opportunities please reach out to the Stewardship Ministry Team.