Calvary Link: Thank You

Calvary-Link-Good-to-be-HomeI want to say a HUGE thank you for everyone who generously gave their time and their money to host a concert event featuring Red Umbrella and Sevenglory. On one single night we raised more than $11,000 together! Thank you to sponsors, volunteers, concert goers, and artists! I love it when we go above and beyond in our giving. And more importantly, "this is pleasing to God" (Philippians 4.18). If you want to see how our money will be used, please check out this video on our Global Outreach Facebook page.

This Sunday we begin our new series titled "Return to Me", a verse-by-verse exposition of the book of Malachi. The message of the book is simple: God longs to enjoy a relationship with his people, and he calls those in need of renewal to "return" to Him so that he can bless them! It is the perfect series to get us ready for Easter (just 7 weeks away)-and I know you will be blessed.

I'm all in for your joy! If you missed last week's exposition because of the weather, you can catch it online here.

What's New at Calvary...

Starting Point Turbo Membership Class
Become a part of our family! Starting Point is Calvary's membership class, giving information on what Calvary believes, where it is headed, and why that is important. The class is also designed to connect you with others who are considering making Calvary their home church. Our Starting Point Turbo Membership Class combines a 3-week course into one Saturday morning on 2.28 from 8a-noon. Sign-up at the Guest Services Desk on Sunday or online here.

Men's Ministries
Guys, meet at Valparaiso University this Saturday, 2.21 for the VU men's basketball game vs. Wright State. We'll have some tables set up with eats and drinks in the ARC racquetball courts so join us there at 6p. The game starts at 7:05p. A ticket ($10) gets you a light meal, a game ticket, and VU game day favor. Dads, bring the kids and give mom a night off! Tickets are available at the church office this week, or at the door on Saturday.

Calvary men and their friends are also invited to attend a Ski Trip to Bittersweet Ski Resort in Otsego, MI on Saturday, 2.28. Check out all the details here.

Future Leaders Internship Program
The application period for this summer's Future Leaders Internship Program at Calvary is still open. We're looking for interns in our Student Ministries, Children's Ministries, Worship and Communications departments. Interns work a minimum of 20 hours a week for 3 months, which includes experiences for students with ministry interest, and other professional interests. For more info and an application, visit the Future Leaders page of our website. Applications are due February 27.

Thank You!
A huge thank you to all who helped make the Sevenglory - Kids Alive Oasis benefit concert a success! More than $11,000 was raised for the Oasis girls home! To read more about this ministry or to sponsor a child in Guatemala, click here.

Coffee with the Pastors
Calvary guests are invited to Coffee with the Pastors on Sunday, 3.1, from 6:30-8p at The South Bend Chocolate Company. Learn about Calvary's values and vision, and take the opportunity to ask questions of the pastoral staff in a casual environment. We would love to meet you! RSVP here!

Rooted: Raising Kids in a Broken World
For the month of February, Calvary's weekly disciple building forum is working through practical steps and application for Raising Kids in a Broken World. Join Calvary's Family Ministries Pastor, Josh Reasoner, each Sunday for a discussion and an extended Q&A. Whether you might be a parent someday, are fresh out of the delivery room, are knee-deep in adolescents, or are enjoying a do-over with your grandkids, there is a place for you in the conversation about connecting the gospel to the family! Get in on a Rooted discussion in room 403 from 9:30a-11a.