Church News
Calvary Family News for March 14
THIS SUNDAY (MARCH 14)
Join us for One in Worship in all 3 worship services! Each service will have the same format and will include music and worship forms that recognize some of the many people groups represented in the body of Calvary.
SERMON: MARCH 7
Last Sunday's sermon, "The Mystery of Preaching, Part 2," is available on our sermons page.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
Just a reminder that you will need to move all your clocks ahead one hour before you go to sleep this Saturday night, March 13. We want you to be on time for Sunday’s activities!
CONGRATULATIONS
- James and Sandra Oilar, our missionaries to Colombia with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, announce the birth of their first child, Jessica Marie, born on February 24. She weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. and was 20.5 inches long.
- Davis and Kathy Duggins’ newest grandson, Tyler Shing Duh was born on February 25. He weighed 7 lb., 9 oz and was 20 inches long. Melvin and Katie Duh are the first-time parents.
THANK YOU
- Ian and Shirley Smith would like to thank the church for all the acts of kindness, words of comfort, cards and phone calls following the death of their grandson, Brian Davenport.
- Kurt Schweig would like to thank Calvary for the many cards and words of sympathy received on the death of his father, Richard. The faithful prayers of many at Calvary were answered in his father receiving Jesus just three months prior to his passing.
- Mike Black would like to thank the staff, Calvary family and Friendship Class for their prayers, phone calls and cards during his recent surgery.
BUSINESS MEETING...FELLOWSHIP BEFORE WITH AN ETHNIC TWIST!
The Biannual Business Meeting is TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Everyone is invited, and all members are expected to attend. Plan to join us for dessert before the meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the dining area. If your last name beginning with M – Z, please consider providing a dessert that reflects your ethnic heritage, if possible. Those with names A - L are also welcomed to bring an ethnic dessert to share if you wish. Please label the ethnic origin of the dessert you bring. Please sign-in at the tables in the Portico prior to the meeting.
EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP CLASS STARTS WEDNESDAY
Do you want to learn more about Calvary and what it takes to become a member? If so, we invite you to join us for “Explore Membership,” a four-week class on Wednesday nights starting this week. In this class you will discover what our church believes, how we operate, your spiritual gifts and how you can become a member. If you have any questions, please contact Keith Steiner at 708.386.3900, ext. 7022. This class will meet on March 17, March 24, April 7 and April 14 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in Room 218.
NEW LIFE GROUP LAUNCHING IN PORTAGE PARK / HARWOOD HEIGHTS AREA
Looking for a way to get connected at Calvary? Calvary is launching a new Life Group in the Portage Park / Harwood Heights area. Life Groups are small groups, often organized geographically, and are committed to a four-fold purpose of Connect, Grow, Serve, Share. Joel and Dorothy Ayres will lead this new group, and they invite you to join them in the Heritage Room for an informational lunch next Sunday, March 21, following the 11:30 a.m. service. For more information, please contact the church office, or .
SHORT-TERM MISSIONS
Are you planning to go on a short-term missions trip this spring (March - May)? Applications for support are available from Calvary's Missions Committee and are due Friday, March 19. If you need an application form or have any questions, please contact Hans Svebakken at either or 708.848.6811. Forms are also available at the Welcome Desk in the Portico.
WOMEN'S MILITARY PRAYER: TODAY AT 11:30 A.M.
Do you have a child serving in the military, considering joining or getting ready to go into the military? If you do, you are invited to join other women from Calvary to pray for their children and the many others that are serving in our military. We will meet this Sunday, March 14 during the third service hour, starting at 11:30 in Room 322. If you can't attend this meeting, but would like to be included on our email prayer list or would like more information, contact Cindy Todd at 708.383.4130 or . Those in our prayer group that are currently deployed are: Those in our prayer group that are currently deployed are: SPC André Payne--Iraq; Capt. Dane Collette--Guam; PO2 Rick Todd--Western Pacific (submarine), Capt. Becky Collette--Afghanistan. S
PHOTO DIRECTORY
The photo directories are in! If you had your picture taken in the Fall and have not received your directory, please stop by the table in the Portico or the Resource Center window to get yours. One per family, please.
CAREER TRANSITION SYMPOSIUM
On Saturday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m.-Noon, First Presbyterian Church of River Forest will sponsor a Career Transition Symposium. Multiple workshops on job interviewing, resume writing, networking, and more, taught by professionals from the area will be available. You MUST register with if you would like to attend. This free symposium will be held at First Presbyterian Church (Lathrop at Quick). This is not a job fair...no employers will be present.
M5:14 - THE ARTS AT CALVARY
Join us for a curator-led tour of the Art Institute's 19th Century art on Thursday, March 25. Gloria Groom, David and Mary Winton Green Curator of 19th Century Painting & Sculpture, will guide us through the 19th century from 6:00-7:00 p.m., then we'll be on our own to visit other areas until the museum closes at 8:00 p.m. Afterwards, we'll cross Michigan Avenue and enjoy dinner together! Museum admission is FREE on Thursdays.
BABY DEDICATIONS
Would you like your baby to be dedicated to the Lord? Our next dedication service availability is the 8:30 a.m. service on April 18. If you are interested, please use the information card in the pew rack and check “child dedication” under Interests and Requests. The confirmation deadline is Sunday, March 28.
SPRING BREAK
Spring Break at the church is March 29 - April 1. The only events that will take place are Power Connection, Allied Force, Choir, and Alcoholics Anonymous.
GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER
Plan to join us for one of the Good Friday services on April 2 at 6:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. On Easter Sunday, there will be no ABFs or Sunday School for ages 6 and up. Sunday School will continue for children ages 5 and younger. Plan to worship together as a family on this special day at either the 8:30, 10:00 or 11:30 service a.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
The menu is corned beef and cabbage, salad bar and dessert. Children’s menu is chicken nuggets and chips. To make your reservation, use the information card in the pew rack (or at either Welcome Desk) and place it in the offering plate today or you may call the Church Office before 5:00 p.m. Monday. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children ages 3 to 12. It’s free for children 2 and under, but please include them in your reservation count. Ongoing weekly reservations may also be made, but please call when you can’t make it (708.386.3900).
PASTORAL CARE TEAM
The team on call this week consists of Pastor Jonathan Cummings and Elders Ron Kinzie and Dave Voss. If you know of anyone who is ill, hospitalized, or going through bereavement, please call the church office.
CARIS PREGNANCY COUNSELING
After 25 years, Caris continues to provide hope and support to women facing unplanned pregnancies. We invite you to attend an upcoming Caris Connection Tour from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 in Oak Park! Please click here or call 847.397.0133, ext. 113 for more information and to RSVP.
SUNDAY PARKING REMINDER
Each Sunday morning, the West Parking Lot is reserved for our guests and those with disabilities. Please use the East Parking Lot, parking garage across the street, or street parking. Your help to keep this West Parking Lot available is greatly appreciated.
EAST PARKING LOT REMINDER
The East Parking Lot is available for ministry use with no meter feeding required at the following times: Monday – Friday (6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.), and all day on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, the eight spaces in the northwest corner of the parking lot have been designated for Calvary ministry use all day, every day. Use of these spaces during business hours requires a permit from the church office. All street parking restrictions and meters are enforced by the Village of Oak Park.
AUTOMATED GIVING
If you would like to find out more about giving to Calvary Memorial Church through your checking account on an automated basis, please stop by the Welcome Desk in the Portico, or contact the church office by phone or email (). We would be happy to give you an information packet.
CONSIDERING GETTING MARRIED?
If you are a regular attendee (six months or more) or a member of the church and are planning to get married here, it is important that you contact the church at least six-seven months prior to your proposed wedding date. Our church requires that you go through engagement counseling and mentoring. Please call the Church Office (708.386.3900) for more information.
OFFICE HOURS
The Reception Desk is open from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND MUSIC
Please pray for the search committee formed to find a Pastor of Worship and Music: Amy Johnson Bax, Johann Buis, Eric Guyer, Jodi Rieger, Pastor Todd Wilson, and Steve Boisse (chair). Questions and comments regarding the search can be directed to any of the members of the committee.
ARE YOU A FAN OF CALVARY?
If you’re on Facebook, you’re invited to become a 'Fan' of Calvary Memorial Church, Oak Park! This is a great way to stay connected to events, updates, conversations, and stories, etc. at Calvary. Our Facebook web address is http://www.facebook.com/CalvaryMemorial.
JUST A REMINDER
“Solomon's Way Ministry: Discerning the Ways to Peace" is the name of the ministry at Calvary Memorial Church based upon the principles of Peacemaker Ministries. The primary purpose of the ministry is to provide teaching and assistance to those in our church in responding to conflicts through biblically-based coaching and mediation. These services can be provided to one or more individuals. Confidentiality is a hallmark of the process. The ministry can be accessed by leaving a voice mail at 708.386.4258. This voice mailbox will be regularly monitored by the Solomon's Way Ministry Team. This ministry hopes to provide opportunities for a "transformed way of life" one in which we truly live out the gospel in our daily relationships.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER
- Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. in the Legacy Room
- Wednesdays from Noon – 1:00 p.m. in the Legacy Room
- Sundays from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Legacy Room (This is Intercessory Prayer, usually the second Sunday of month, but watch the CFN or website for more information)
- Sundays 11:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. in room 322 (this is Women’s Military Prayer which meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month)