http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:09:02 GMT en-us Copyright 2011 Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, IL http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/abfs-begin-this-sunday/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/abfs-begin-this-sunday/ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:09:02 GMT Discipleship Through Instruction A robust knowledge of God’s Word, as well as the central doctrines of the Christian faith, is vital for living as an effective disciple of Jesus Christ. Adult Bible Fellowships are mid-size, ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/join-us-on-wednesday-nights/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/join-us-on-wednesday-nights/ Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:17:04 GMT We're excited about the start of the fall season! Several opportunities, with a renewed discipleship emphasis, are available for just about everyone! Join us! Wednesday Night Dinner (5:30-6:30), no registration necessary Awana, for ages 3 ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/join-a-small-group/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/join-a-small-group/ Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:11:57 GMT Discipleship through Relationships CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!! Want to know what group is best for you? Do you have other questions, or simply want to connect to a group? Join us in the Legacy Room on Sunday morning, Sept. 4! Our Small ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/elder-response-to-congregational-feedback/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/elder-response-to-congregational-feedback/ Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:59:47 GMT The Elders have prayerfully considered the feedback received at the Family Gathering on June 29th, as well as the input received at the recent “Pastor Chats,” and from many personal conversations. We would like to extend a sincere ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/register-for-awana/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/register-for-awana/ Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:11:19 GMT Do you have kids ages 3 through 6th grade? Do you know kids ages 3 through 6th grade? Bring your kids, their friends, and your neighbors’ kids to church Wednesday nights for Awana! Every Wednesday night there’s games, Bible stories, ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/gospel-rooted-living/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/gospel-rooted-living/ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:43:25 GMT This week, Pastor Todd will take a break from preaching through the book of Galatians in his series, Gospel Rooted Living. Next Sunday, one of our Elders, Dr. Kirk Baker will bring God's Word to us. This will be followed by a series a ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/suggestions-for-nominating-committee/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/suggestions-for-nominating-committee/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:43:40 GMT The Nominating Committee is beginning the process of preparing the slate of nominees for elected Elder and Nominating Committee positions for 2012. If you are a Member of Calvary Memorial Church, we invite you to thoughtfully and prayerfully ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/join-us-for-dr-peter-williams-june-26/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/join-us-for-dr-peter-williams-june-26/ Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:21:26 GMT Join us on Sunday, June 26! Dr. Peter Williams, the leader of Tyndale House at Cambridge University, will join us on Sunday, June 26. His sermon on Sunday morning will be: “All the Evidence You Need That Jesus is the Messiah” ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/join-us-for-good-friday-and-easter/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/join-us-for-good-friday-and-easter/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:00:28 GMT Join us for worship services on Good Friday (April 22, 6pm and 8pm) and Easter (April 24, 8:30am, 10:00am, and 11:30am). Also, don't miss our Children's Ministries' Easter Eggstravaganza event on Saturday at 9:00am. Are you new to ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/explore-calvary-membership-april-30/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/explore-calvary-membership-april-30/ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:57:36 GMT Are you interested in Memberhip at Calvary? Join us for the next Membership Class on Saturday, April 30 (8:30-3:00) as we explore biblical reasons for membership and what it means, as well as Calvary's history, beliefs, distinctives, and ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/reach-out-with-jesus-to-children-you-know/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/reach-out-with-jesus-to-children-you-know/ Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:33:34 GMT To be a Gospel-Rooted church, we must give those we know the opportunity to come in contact with the Great News of Jesus. Children’s Ministry is providing 2 fun events at Calvary that will clearly present the Gospel. Save the dates and ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/unify-to-glorify/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/unify-to-glorify/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:07:20 GMT Miss the March 13 Business Meeting? Pastor Todd introduced "Unify to Glorify", a worship service initiative from the Elders. You can read a copy of this presentation, or listen to it, on our ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/adult-discipleship-opportunities-for-january/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/adult-discipleship-opportunities-for-january/ Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:40:43 GMT Are you plugged into a smaller size group at Calvary? Beginning this Sunday there are many ways to plug into Calvary's discipleship communities! Faith in Jesus Christ starts as an individual decision but grows best with fellow believers in ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/christmas-eve-services-/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/christmas-eve-services-/ Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:43:20 GMT Join us on Christmas Eve! 4pm: A Family Christmas Eve 8pm: Candlelight Lessons and Carols ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/church-wide-day-of-service/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/church-wide-day-of-service/ Sun, 05 Dec 2010 02:19:21 GMT Consider celebrating the birth of Christ ("God made flesh") by making Saturday, December 18 a DAY OF SERVICE. . . being the hands and feet of Jesus in a tangible way in this community as an individual, group or family. Instead of shopping on ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/this-weeks-suggestions-for-practicing-a-simple-christmas/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/this-weeks-suggestions-for-practicing-a-simple-christmas/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:33:58 GMT Look your money square in the face. Don’t spend money you don’t have. No credit cards. They’re the antithesis of a ‘simple Christmas’. Read Ann Voskamp’s blog, “A Holy Experience”, ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/practically-how-do-we-raise-our-children-in-the-lord/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/practically-how-do-we-raise-our-children-in-the-lord/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:46:10 GMT Practically, how do we raise our children in the Lord? Suggestions from Calvary parents who are a bit further along on the journey..."We have the great, joyful responsibility of joining God in growing strong Christians." Proverbs 22:6: Start ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/bear-witness-to-the-truth-on-tuesday--and-everyday/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/bear-witness-to-the-truth-on-tuesday--and-everyday/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:54:17 GMT On the eve of an important election, followers of Jesus do well to remember that we have the gospel because of the greatest of political travesties. For what else would you call that abortion of justice which was the trial and sentencing of ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/dna-sermon-series/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/dna-sermon-series/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:07:59 GMT This past Sunday (Oct. 10) Pastor Todd concluded his five part preaching series: DNA: The Fabric of Life. The series examined five DNA strands that should be true in our lives, both as individuals and collectively as a church. Each sermon is ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/eva-lodgaard-1917-2010/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/eva-lodgaard-1917-2010/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:58:15 GMT Eva Lodgaard, a Calvary supported (and well loved!) missionary for 65 years, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2010. We praise God for her committed life, and confidentally rest in her homegoing! You can read much about Miss Eva's ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/in-memory-of-eva-lodgaard/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/in-memory-of-eva-lodgaard/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:44:04 GMT It is with great joy that Calvary has partnered with Eva Lodgaard and Scripture Memory Mountain Mission in southeastern Kentucky for 65 years. This morning I wrote a letter of gratitude to Roy Hodson, the Director of Scripture Memory Mountain ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/volunteer-meeting-for-the-closet-join-us/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/volunteer-meeting-for-the-closet-join-us/ Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:09:24 GMT We are only 11 days away for our fall opening of The Closet! Last year we served over 1,100 people and we anticipate serving even more people. I want to make you aware of an important gathering for all Closet volunteers this weekend. This ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/the-closet-needs-you/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/the-closet-needs-you/ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:31:05 GMT THE CLOSET is in urgent need of more volunteers and more clothing! On October 16, The Emergency Clothes Closet – THE CLOSET for short – opens for the second year to assist in serving the needs of those in our community who are ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/dna-update/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/dna-update/ Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:38:51 GMT This fall, Pastor Todd is preaching a visionary series called, "DNA: The Fabric of Life," where we examine five strands of DNA that should be true in our lives as individuals, and in our life as a church. So far, we have looked at three of the ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/a-look-at-the-elders/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/a-look-at-the-elders/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:46:05 GMT Unity in diversity, at Calvary and on the elder board http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/knowing-god-study-on-wednesday-evenings/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/knowing-god-study-on-wednesday-evenings/ Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:39:15 GMT A lifelong pursuit of knowing God should embody the Christian's existence. According to eminent theologian J.I. Packer, however, Christians have become enchanted by modern skepticism and have joined the "gigantic conspiracy of ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/chicago-harvest-with-greg-laurie-fast-facts/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/chicago-harvest-with-greg-laurie-fast-facts/ Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:02:32 GMT Calvary Memorial Church – Greg Laurie Fact Sheet Join us for a great weekend at the Allstate Arena, and bring a friend! A bus is leaving from the Calvary parking lot on each of the three days: Friday at 6:00pm Saturday at ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/dna-the-quintessence-of-life/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/dna-the-quintessence-of-life/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:01:38 GMT DNA. Or deoxyribonucleic acid, as the scientists like to tell us. It’s the fabric of life. It’s the stuff of our existence. It’s what’s inside of us that makes us who we are. Did you know that followers of Jesus Christ ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/adult-bible-fellowships-begin-september-12/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/adult-bible-fellowships-begin-september-12/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:08:30 GMT Adult Bible Fellowships are a place to belong! God never meant for us to live the Christian life alone. Although faith starts as an individual decision, it grows best in an atmosphere of love and support. We all need a place to belong – a ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/awana-begins-september-15/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/awana-begins-september-15/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:59:51 GMT Are you a parent who wants your child to grow up loving God’s word? Here are two ways to model your love for the Bible: Read God’s Word yourself. Get involved in your child’s AWANA program. Be a parent helper by visiting ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/announcing-calvarys-newest-ministry-staff-member/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/announcing-calvarys-newest-ministry-staff-member/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:24:47 GMT WELCOME TO CALVARY’S SENIOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR (as announced on Sunday, August 15) From the Elders We’re delighted to present to you Gerald Hiestand as our new Senior Associate Pastor! We clearly see God’s calling for Gerald ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/an-update-from-the-elders/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/an-update-from-the-elders/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:07:25 GMT An update on the content of elders' monthly meetings http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/contemporary-worship-service-update-announced-in-july-4-worship-services/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/contemporary-worship-service-update-announced-in-july-4-worship-services/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:40:59 GMT Many thanks to our volunteer contemporary worship team! Through their weekly commitment to our corporate worship services, they help bring us to a worship filled encounter with our Savior, Jesus Christ. In recent months I have prayerfully ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/half-way-vbs-update/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/half-way-vbs-update/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:36:52 GMT God is moving in mighty ways in our Vacation Bible School this week. Children are having a blast. We all are making new friends and learning more about Jesus. 17 children have come to know Jesus this week. Let’s praise God for His moving ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/a-word-from-the-elders/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/a-word-from-the-elders/ Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:36:54 GMT An invitation for prayer with the elders http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/day-one-of-vbs/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/day-one-of-vbs/ Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:38:50 GMT We entered our first day of Vacation Bible School with 145 children signed up and praise God we had 42 onsite registrations. We are having a blast in the rainforest! Children are in their classes and friends are being made. A 4 year-old came ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/farewell-to-the-boermans/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/farewell-to-the-boermans/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:53:44 GMT I’m delighted to invite all friends and family to join us on June 27th at 6:00 p.m. to bid farewell to Pastor Bob and Jean Boerman. The evening will begin in the Sanctuary with a service that will celebrate Bob and Jean's ministry at ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/vacation-bible-school-begins-june-21st/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/vacation-bible-school-begins-june-21st/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:12:44 GMT Vacation Bible School (VBS) starts this Monday! Ages 3 through 5th Grade (just finished) are invited to participate Monday - Friday (21st through 25th) from 9am to Noon. Not registered yet? Sign up now! Are you bringing friends? Sign them up ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/arts-in-the-village-blood-drive--bone-marrow-registration-results/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/arts-in-the-village-blood-drive--bone-marrow-registration-results/ Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:33:50 GMT Last Sunday (June 6), Calvary hosted Arts in the Village during Oak Park's annual Day in Our Village festivities. It was a great day to be together, enjoy music, food, see some of the works of our artists, and support the work of the Emergency ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/summer-schedule-changes/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/summer-schedule-changes/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:51:21 GMT “Summer” at Calvary starts this Sunday, June 6! Summer Sunday School for Children and Youth at the 10:00 hour: NOTE: All grades for the summer are the ones just finished this Spring 2010. 4 years through 4th Grade – ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/a-sunday-morning-itinerary-when-pastor-todds-not-preaching/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/a-sunday-morning-itinerary-when-pastor-todds-not-preaching/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:25:55 GMT Because I was not preaching last Sunday, I was able to circulate throughout the church, enjoy what’s going on outside the sanctuary, and interact with a number of you in a way that’s not usually possible on a typical Sunday when ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/update-on-pastor-todds-two-week-study-leave/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/update-on-pastor-todds-two-week-study-leave/ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:54:27 GMT Dear Calvary Family, I want to thank the Elders for agreeing to allow me take a two week study leave and therefore be out of the pulpit both this Sunday, April 26, and next Sunday, May 2. In addition to not preaching, I’ve cleared my ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/spiritual-boredom-preaching-series/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/spiritual-boredom-preaching-series/ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:42:37 GMT One psychologist says this about boredom: “The principal emotional component of boredom is a feeling of uninvolvement, lack of concentration, absence of motivation, a feeling of emptiness and, above all, no excitement or enthusiasm for ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/invite-and-bring-a-friend-to-worship-on-good-friday-and-easter/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/invite-and-bring-a-friend-to-worship-on-good-friday-and-easter/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:41:04 GMT Invitation cards for Good Friday and Easter will be available this ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/new-life-group-forming-harwood-heights--river-grove/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/new-life-group-forming-harwood-heights--river-grove/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:32:55 GMT Looking for a way to get connected at Calvary? Calvary is launching a new Life Group in the Harwood Heights / River Grove area. Life Groups are small groups, often organized geographically, and are committed to a four-fold purpose of Connect, ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/new-membership-class-begins-wed-march-17/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/new-membership-class-begins-wed-march-17/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:19:40 GMT Want to get plugged in to Membership at Calvary? Join us for a 4 week series beginning Wed. evening March 17. No need to pre-register, just show up! Materials are provided. Topics include: Why Membership, What We Believe, Church Governance, ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/biannual-business-meeting-march-14/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/biannual-business-meeting-march-14/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:12:12 GMT The next Biannual Business Meeting is this Sunday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Everyone is welcome, and all Members are expected to attend. This is a great opportunity to find out about the life of the body of Calvary Memorial ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/one-in-worship/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/one-in-worship/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:54:50 GMT 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 ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/the-mystery-of-preaching-part-2/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/the-mystery-of-preaching-part-2/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:55:56 GMT This past Sunday, Pastor Todd concluded a 2 part series, The Mystery of Preaching. In this sermon, Pastor Todd addressed issues such as: What is the listener's role in preaching? What does it mean for the listener to encounter Christ in the ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/the-mystery-of-preaching/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/the-mystery-of-preaching/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:11:04 GMT Have you ever wondered, What exactly is preaching? What does the pastor do when he prepares his sermons? What does it mean to have Holy Spirit annointed preaching? Pastor Todd addresses these issues in his February 28 sermon, "The Mystery of ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/marriage-enrichment-opportunities/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/marriage-enrichment-opportunities/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:41:45 GMT If you're looking for an opportunity to build into your marriage through a conference or class, here are two great opportunities: This Wednesday at 7pm Pastor Howard and Linda Duncan begin a new series, "The 2nd Half of Marriage." If you are ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/high-school-retreat-update/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/high-school-retreat-update/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:47:59 GMT Thank you for praying for Allied Force (High School ministry) this past weekend! We enjoyed a great time of fellowship and learning during our Winter Retreat. Joel Willitts, our retreat speaker, helped us to see Jesus in his context and then ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/go-market-gathering/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/go-market-gathering/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:45:25 GMT This weekend is Go Market Gathering. It is a great opportunity to learn about how you can take your skills and apply them in the marketplace on the mission field. Who should attend? For entrepreneurs and business professionals interested ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/a-video-from-our-missionaries-in-oregon/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/a-video-from-our-missionaries-in-oregon/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:48:23 GMT Craig and Megan Hammond, one of our missionary families, recently posted a video on their Facebook Page highlighting a day in the life of their campus ministry in Oregon. Take a few minutes to learn about what God is doing on the campus of ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/dr-gerig-calvarys-former-senior-pastor-moved-into-hospice-care/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/dr-gerig-calvarys-former-senior-pastor-moved-into-hospice-care/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:32:04 GMT Please be in prayer for Dr. Don Gerig and his family, as his health is in steep decline. Dr. Gerig served as Calvary's senior pastor from 1976-1986. He was recently moved to Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN. More updates are available on his ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/financial-peace-university-starts-this-wednesday-feb-10/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/financial-peace-university-starts-this-wednesday-feb-10/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:23:36 GMT Starting this Wednesday, February 10, Calvary will be hosting a Financial Peace University class. F.P.U. is 13-week, Biblically-based course written and taught by Dave Ramsey that teaches practical steps for handling your money. Whether you are ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/life-groups-at-calvary-more-groups-more-leaders/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/life-groups-at-calvary-more-groups-more-leaders/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:15:47 GMT If you've been to a worship service, you've heard that "one great way to get connected at Calvary is through Life Groups." Life Groups are small group communities where we seek and serve God. Connect with fellow believers from diverse ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/opportunity-for-medical-professionals-in-haiti/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/opportunity-for-medical-professionals-in-haiti/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:45:15 GMT Here is a note concerning an opportunity in Haiti for medical professionals from Laura Lange, our Deaconness of Missions: Dr. David Fisher, one of Calvary’s 2009 short-term missions associates, has connections to a Christian organization ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/concert-with-ken-medema/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/concert-with-ken-medema/ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:07:52 GMT Concert with Ken Medema, January 31, 4pm All are invited to a Sunday afternoon concert by renowned Christian Artist Ken Medema. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends and experience his incredible music and talent. Ken will also be ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/call-to-prayer-for-haiti/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/call-to-prayer-for-haiti/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:30:46 GMT Yesterday evening at about 5:00PM, a magnitude-7.0 earthquake hit Haiti, destroying much of the capital, Port Au Prince. Many buildings have been destroyed or sustained extreme structural damage, many have been injured and the body count is ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/sermons-available/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/sermons-available/ Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:02:12 GMT Pastor Todd's first sermon of his series in the book of I Peter, Elect Exiles, is now available to listen or download. Also, we experienced some technical difficulties with the audio file from Pastor Todd's sermon, How Does a City on a Hill ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/read-the-bible-in-2010/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/read-the-bible-in-2010/ Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:55:27 GMT The start of a New Year is a great time to renew our commitment to read God’s Word and be transformed by it. We are making a one year Bible reading plan available at each Welcome Desk. The Discipleship Journal provides many Bible reading ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/the-good-news-of-christmas/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/the-good-news-of-christmas/ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:21:13 GMT This Christmas season, Calvary has taken on an iniative to give away The Good News of Christmas gift bags. Each Christmas themed gift bag contains a New Testament and an invitation to Christmas Eve services at Calvary. This is a great gift to ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/community-christmas-carols-this-saturday/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/community-christmas-carols-this-saturday/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:42:14 GMT The weather is shaping up nicely for Saturday's Community Christmas Carols. The forecast is for sun and mid-30's, maybe up to 40! A beautiful day to come see our Choir and Children's Choir sing Christmas Carols. Also, enjoy free hot chocolate, ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/the-bowlers-say-goodbye/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/the-bowlers-say-goodbye/ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:01:33 GMT Dear beloved, with whom we share the common bond of the blood of Jesus Christ, In case you missed it in the CFN this past week, my wife, Sarah, and I are departing from our respective ministry positions (I from Interim Director of Children's ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/calvary-life-group-quietly-in-the-wednesday-journal/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/calvary-life-group-quietly-in-the-wednesday-journal/ Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:07:45 GMT In a quiet way, Calvary was in the latest issue (November 25) of the Wednesday Journal. The page 17 article features a photograph of Jay Miller, a Life Group Member and Calvary Elder, serving at West Suburban PADS on Oct. 15. Each month, Jay's ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/thanksgiving-at-calvary/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/thanksgiving-at-calvary/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:40:22 GMT Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a great time to connect with one another. The morning begins with Run, Walk, and Stroll (Turkey Trot) at 7:15 a.m., followed by breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and a time for singing and sharing at 8:30 a.m. Bring a ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/harvest-sunday/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/harvest-sunday/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:09:45 GMT Join us for Harvest Sunday this Sunday (Nov. 22)! There will be a special offering taken to meet present needs, plan for future ministry, and share with ministry partners. Here is how these offerings will be designated: 10% To express ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/a-city-on-a-hill/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/a-city-on-a-hill/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:46:19 GMT Today's sermon, How Does A City on a Hill Grow?, is available to download or play. Also, Pastor Todd also made reference to an earlier sermon, A City on a Hill (March 15, 2009). This sermon is also available to download, play, or ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/the-closet/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/the-closet/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:31:44 GMT The Emergency Clothes Closet (aka The Closet), opened on October 17. Since then, Calvary has served hundreds of our neighbors, in the name of Christ, with urgent clothing needs. The leaders of this ministry recently posted an urgent need for: ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/gods-protection-at-931-lake-st/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/gods-protection-at-931-lake-st/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:35:19 GMT We thank God for his abounding protection today! Earlier in the day, a Pace bus crossed over the curb in front of our building and ended up in our east parking lot. Four cars belonging to our staff members, among many others, were damaged in ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/missions-emphasis-in-childrens-ministries/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/missions-emphasis-in-childrens-ministries/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:04:15 GMT Missions Week brought revitalizing excitement of all types into the ministries at Calvary, including the Children’s Ministries! On Sunday, during the 10am service, during which would normally break up each class into their separate ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/looking-for-a-past-sermon/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/looking-for-a-past-sermon/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:46:25 GMT Looking for a sermon you missed? Calvary has many past sermons available. You can download, simply listen, and, in some instances, you can read the notes or manuscript... all for free! Sunday's sermon, Wilderness Disillusionment is now ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/pictoral-directory-at-calvary/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/pictoral-directory-at-calvary/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:20:31 GMT Have you reserved a time yet for your picture in Calvary's next photo directory? Sign-ups have started for our new pictorial directory! Sign up on our website, or stop by a registration table in the Portico. You may also call 1.800.866.2263, ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/fall-retreats-for-mens-and-womens-ministries/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/fall-retreats-for-mens-and-womens-ministries/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:49:11 GMT A great opportunity to build on relationships through encouraging and stirring one another to love and good works, is to attend a weekend retreat. This fall, both men's and women's ministries have retreats planned. The Men's Ministry Retreat is ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/childrens-ministries-this-fall/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/childrens-ministries-this-fall/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:10:27 GMT We’re excited about what is happening in Children’s Ministries recently, and from the level of involvement, apparently so is everyone else! Things started off with a bang this Autumn season in the Children’s Ministries as we ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/pastor-todds-sermon-from-sept-27-is-now-online/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/pastor-todds-sermon-from-sept-27-is-now-online/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:54:46 GMT Pastor Todd's message on Sept. 27, "Wilderness Testing", is now available online! http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/2009-calvary-memorial-fall-season-launch/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/2009-calvary-memorial-fall-season-launch/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:02:21 GMT Calvary’s fall season has begun with much anticipation, excitement and participation. On Sunday, September 13, over 1200 members and friends came together to fellowship and worship. Of that number, nearly 400 were children who participated ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/prayer-vigil-begins-this-saturday/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/prayer-vigil-begins-this-saturday/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:47:31 GMT Join us this Saturday, beginning at 8am until Sunday, 8am for the PRAYER AROUND THE CLOCK Prayer Vigil. Sponsored by Band of Brothers, this all-church event promises to be a mountaintop experience in the ongoing life and ministry of Calvary ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/resources-on-prayer/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/resources-on-prayer/ Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:19:22 GMT In conjunction with Paul’s command to us in Colossians 4:2 to pray steadfastly, here is a bibliography for those who would like to pursue a deeper walk into prayer. The Prayer Life by Andrew Murray. This is a classic little ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/allied-force-in-the-oak-leaves/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/allied-force-in-the-oak-leaves/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:31:20 GMT One of the many things happening this summer in Student Ministries is a missions trip to Memphis. We’re taking 10 students to the inner city of Memphis to work with kids in need. While there, we plan to lead a VBS for the kids and help the ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/titus-21-10--the-teaching-ministry-of-calvary/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/titus-21-10--the-teaching-ministry-of-calvary/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:59:08 GMT As we saw this past Sunday, Titus 2:1-10 has numerous implications and points of application for each of us personally. And I hope you have or will take time to interact with others, perhaps in your Life Groups, over what some of ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/four-ways-to-relate-to-the-elders-at-calvary/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/four-ways-to-relate-to-the-elders-at-calvary/ Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:21:34 GMT Because elder-leadership is so critical to the life and health of the church, and in light of the sermon on Titus 1:5-16, let me draw out a few concluding implications and offer several exhortations to us as it relates to elders at Calvary ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/new-adult-bible-fellowships-begin-this-sunday/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/new-adult-bible-fellowships-begin-this-sunday/ Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:56:21 GMT We have a number of new Adult Bible Fellowship classes beginning this Sunday at Calvary. Adult Bible Fellowships are smaller churches within the larger body at Calvary which give people a chance to focus on community life, study of the Word, ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/money-purpose-joy/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/money-purpose-joy/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:34:50 GMT Has the economy left you hurting or concerned about your finances? Are you doing okay financially but wanting to learn more about managing money according to biblical principles? This is the final week to sign up for the Money, Purpose, Joy ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/zealous-for-good-works/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/zealous-for-good-works/ Tue, 19 May 2009 14:36:08 GMT Learn more about Pastor Todd's upcoming sermon series about the book of Titus called "Zealous for Good Works". http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/using-the-new-calvary-website/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/using-the-new-calvary-website/ Wed, 13 May 2009 00:46:14 GMT Take a look around the new website. We hope you find new, easy to use features. Here's three updates that may be of interest: If you're looking for a recent sermon, visit our new sermon page. Sermons are sortable by speaker and preaching ... http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/a-note-from-the-new-website-launch-team/ http://www.calvarymemorial.com/calvary-memorial-blog/a-note-from-the-new-website-launch-team/ Wed, 13 May 2009 00:45:03 GMT Welcome to Calvary's new website! We hope the new CalvaryMemorial.com enables us to better communicate with everyone who logs on. Be sure to come back and visit as new features and content are added. Whether you are a member, or have never ...