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Weekly Highlights
Update from Congregational Voters’ Meeting
On Apr 7, we voted to call Pastor Maxx Fisher as the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care & Adult Education. He has been notified of Calvary’s decision and provided a set of documents with more details about our church, its ministries, and our pastoral call. Please keep Pastor Fisher in your prayers as he prayerfully deliberates on this call.
Also, at that meeting the congregation voted to move forward with purchasing the Schwark property. Details will be coordinated and finalized over the coming weeks between Calvary’s Executive Team and the Schwark family.
Church Work Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available for Calvary members studying to be church workers from both the Wessler Family Endowment and the Student Assistance Fund. Recent scholarships supported Aaron Levenhagen (who is currently a fourth-year seminary student at Concordia St. Louis). 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.
Save the Date—9th Annual Run Walk Ride!
Calvary Lutheran School is excited to be hosting our 9th annual Run Walk Ride! This event kicks off on Apr 27 at 9:00 a.m. with a 5K walk/run for Calvary families and community members. On May 3 at 5:00 p.m., Calvary students and community members, ages preschool through 5th grade, are invited to participate in a Bike Rodeo! There will also be a Community Cookout in the south parking lot during the Rodeo!
Open House for Debbie Yates
Barb Sorgius is hosting an open house for Debbie Yates on Sat., Apr 20 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The address is 1239 Blakely Dr., Greenwood, IN. Debbie will also be attending Sunday service, so hopefully she will be able to visit with as many Calvary members as possible. Pastor Bill is unable to come with her during this trip. He is thankful for all of the cards, phone calls, texts, and prayers he has received.
Looking to serve? Do you have a name to suggest?
Calvary’s Nominations Committee is beginning its work of recruiting volunteers for our congregation’s ministry teams and leadership positions. If you would like to volunteer or have a suggestion of someone who would be a good fit for a position, please let us know. Contact Kara Hiatt. Ministry teams include Christian School, Communications, Compassion, Facilities, Fellowship, Outreach, Parish Education, Spiritual Care, Stewardship, and Youth.
Can You Support our Food and Fellowship Time?
We are looking for additional help with our weekly post-service food and fellowship time in the Café. Are you willing to help bake, buy, or cleanup for this special opportunity? Contact Sarah or Pastor Ebert for info.
Projectionists Needed for Weekly Worship Slides
Help support the worship of Calvary by joining the v-tech team. Training provided. Flexible schedule. Contact Steve Bardonner for more info.
Update from Youth Director Call Meeting
The people of Calvary voted on Mar 10 to extend a call to youth intern, Brian Krohmer, for the Youth & Family Ministry position. Please pray for Brian as he prayerfully deliberates upon this call, and where God is leading him to serve.
GriefShare (Wednesdays through May 22)
Faith-based grief support, help & encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. Wednesdays through May 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Led by trained facilitators Mike Louden & Roxanne Deardurff. Sessions include videos by experts in grieving, group discussion, personal study/reflection. Open to everyone. Contact Mike or Roxanne.
Prayer Requests Welcomed
Calvary's prayer webpage has been updated. Check it out at clcs.org/prayer. Request a prayer, see this week's prayer list, and access other prayer resources. There are now three options to request prayers: call the church office, submit your request online, or write your personal request on one of the pink prayer cards located at each of the three doors into the sanctuary.
Save the Date—Vacation Bible School
Mon., Jun 24—Fri., Jun 28 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Electrifying Bible adventures, catchy songs, fun games, and memorable crafts are all part of the VBS experience! Mark it on your calendar to join us as we dive into an amazing undersea adventure where we will experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. Look for more info in the coming months.
Interested in volunteering? Email Kara Hiatt.
Touch-A-Truck Event at Calvary (Sept 7)
The outreach team 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, garbage truck, farm equipment, construction vehicles, service vehicles, delivery trucks, etc.
WE NEED YOUR HELP – If you have or know someone that has this type of vehicle or equipment, contact Marv Hansen.
Mark your calendars for Sat., Sept 7, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event will also include games, face painting, the puppet ministry, bounce houses, food and much more.
Extravagant Sharing
Peanut butter and jelly, along with breakfast cereal is requested to be brought to the Extravagant Sharing shelves, across from the center church doors, during the month of APRIL. Thank you for your support of this ministry in extending Jesus’ love for all.
Lunch & Learn (Wed., Apr 17, 11:00 a.m.)
Program: Excursion information about our trip to Greece, Turkey, & Italy
Presenter: Debbie Yates & Barb Sorgius
Lunch: Turkey tetrazzini, green beans, rolls, & apple pie
Suggested Lunch Donation: $5.00 to cover the cost of this delicious meal
Call Accepted for Lutheran High’s Campus Pastor
We celebrate with the Lutheran High community that Pastor Tim Benzinger has accepted their call to serve as campus pastor and religion teacher. Pastor Benzinger will move to the Indianapolis area over the summer after concluding his ministry at his congregation in Evansville, IN.
St. John Lutheran Childcare Job Opportunities
St. John Lutheran Childcare Ministry is seeking energetic and caring individuals to serve children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. We are seeking part-time teacher assistants and lead teachers for summer employment and also throughout the year. This is an especially great experience for those exploring opportunities in early childhood and education and for those needing a flexible schedule. Hours range from 5 to 29 hours per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Experience-based pay.
SAVE THE DATE! Lutheran High Golf Outing - Jun 2
The LHS Golf Outing will return to Martinsville Golf Club on Jun 2 (12:30 p.m. check-in with lunch and 2:00 p.m. tee off).
Prayer Support
Submit prayer requests to the church office at (317) 783-2000 or click here for our online Prayer Page.
STRENGTH & HEALING
David Geiger; Midge Clark; Jared Hall, grandson of Jim & Jan Dunaway
ONGOING CARE—CALVARY
Ellen Vance; Jim Vance; Jim Birdwell; Gene Redding; Denise Fix; Pastor Bill Yates; Dan Weeden; Glory Van Arsdel; Bonnie Brink; Sherry Ritchotte; Art Messer; Bob Heid; Janelle McCoy; Sherri Terry; Linda Heckman; Connor Miles
ONGOING CARE—COMMUNITY
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; Judy Webb, friend of Amber Young; Jerry Plummer, brother-in-law of Steve Bardonner; Sophie Wildauer, granddaughter of Craig & Amy Wildauer; Layla Stockinger, a 4th grade student at Emmaus Ft. Wayne; Richard Parr, father of Cheryl Rensner; Rev. Harold & Joy Kallio; Jim Foster, friend of Jim & Kristen Schark; Madelyn Douecy, granddaughter of Dr. & Mrs. Trigg; 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
FOR THOSE WHO MOURN
Family and friends of Maxine Wise, great aunt of Jeffrey Gilbert and Chrissi Laut (Apr 2)
FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE
For Pastor Maxx Fisher as he prayerfully deliberates our Associate Pastor call
For Brian Krohmer as he prayerfully deliberates our Youth Director call
GOD’S PROTECTION
Taylor Sessions (CO); Brent Ogunmakin, husband of 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); Drew Utterback, grandson of Judy Stanford (US); Austin McClure, grandson of Judy Stanford (deployed); 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)