This is one of the biggest weekends of the year. And it should be. We are celebrating the reality that death is coming to an end because of Jesus Christ. Because of him, this world will pass from death to life.
The best worship team in the region is prepared to raise our amazement level in God as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection. And I cannot wait to bless you through the Word as we proclaim that those in Christ will pass from death to life. Remember that there are two contemplative Good Friday communion services, 5p and 7p, where we will be led by our worship team to reflect on the death of Christ. There are three identical, contemporary, celebration services Sunday morning, 7:30a, 9a, and 10:45a. (Our staff will be ready for you at 7a Sunday morning with freshly brewed coffee!) It would be a huge help for local outreach if you considered coming to either the 7:30a or the 10:45a service. We expect the 9a to be standing room only.
May the Lord richly bless you this week as you remember the Christ who died for you, the Christ who lives for you, and the Christ who is coming back to make everything new. I am praying for your renewal—both now and forever.
With Love—
Lionel
What's new at Calvary...
Facetime
The Facetime Prayer Gathering is TONIGHT, 4.4 from 6:30-7p and we need YOU to come and join us in prayer. Tonight's prayer gathering will be an intimate prayer time with the worship team in the worship center as we will be praying specifically for the Easter weekend services. We hope you will join us!
Easter Services
It's not too late to reach out to your friends in the community and invite them to join us for the Good Friday service on 4.6 at 5p or 7p and Easter Sunday service on 4.8 at 7:30a, 9a, or 10:45a. Help us make room for visitors in the 9a service by attending the 7:30a or 10:45a service and by parking in the TJ Middle School lot on the north end of the building. Hot coffee and Chuck's Bakery doughnuts will be ready at 7a for those joining us for the early Easter sunrise service!
Children's Ministries for Infants through Preschool will be available at the Good Friday Services as well as the 7:30a Sunday Easter Service. Full Children's Ministries will be running at the 9a and 10:45a Easter Services.
Adult Electives
There will be no adult elective this Sunday, 4.8. Electives will resume on Sunday, 4.15 at 9a with “Salt & Light: Giving Our Lifestyle to Christ While Living in Current Culture.” Join our elder, Peter Khosla for a discussion on how to properly represent Christ in a world that does not know Him.
Student Ministries
Students - you won’t want to miss the Regional Youth Conference on Saturday, 4.21 at 9a! Youth Ministries from our region will be coming to Calvary for corporate worship to connect with one another socially, relationally, & spiritually, and grow in their understanding and love of God. CLICK HERE for more info.
Support the Student Ministries Mission Mitaboni trip by eating their pancakes! The pancake breakfast will be at Calvary on Sunday, 4.22 from 8a-1p. Tickets will be $6 for adults and $3 for children.
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1325 Evans Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-462-4026
Children's Ministries
The Catalyst for Kids course (for kids 8-12) focuses on God’s character, salvation, baptism, and following God’s plan. This is a terrific course for those children interested in being baptized, as well as for those desiring a solid foundation on each week’s topics. This 4-week course meets at 9a in room 403 on Sundays, 5.6-5.27. CLICK HERE to register your child by email (please include name, grade, and age of child) or stop by the Info Desk on Sunday to register.
The Awana/Band of Brothers Grand Prix is just around the corner! Everyone’s invited! Get your Awana car kit ($6) and attend a car-building workshop at Calvary from 5p-8p on Friday, 4.13 or from 5p-8p on Friday, 4.20 (car kits and power tools available). Join us for the excitement on race day, Friday, 4.27 (registration at 5p, racing at 6p). Trophies are awarded for speed and design, so be creative! Contact Dave Gring or Victoria Evans-Peasley (victoria@calvaryweb.net or 462.4026) for more info.
Women's Ministries
Join us for our next women's Bible study, Faithful Abundant True, starting Tuesday, 4.10 from 9:30a to 11:30a for 7 weeks. Enjoy teaching from Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, and Pricilla Shirer as they share how to be faithful, trusting, and discerning in your walk with the Lord. Childcare will be provided. Register HERE or at the Info Desk on Sunday.