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October 22 , 2009 Edition

THIS SUNDAY @ CALVARY

1 John Series: LOVE

SERIES ON 1 JOHN BEGINS ON SUNDAY

What does it truly mean to live in God’s love? John, an apostle of Jesus, focused on that ultimate love in many of his writings. As we study the book of 1 John, we’ll take a look at what it really means to exhibit the love of God in our lives and share it with our community.

About the 1 John Series >

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Club Mud Meeting
Sunday, 10/25 at 12:00N

2030 Young Adults
Sunday, 10/25 at 7:00pm

More Upcoming Events >

NEW KITCHEN KEYS ARE READY

Good News! In order to serve YOU better, we have made some changes in how our kitchen will be operating. In order for our kitchen to be safe and healthy, we have developed some new guidelines.
All who use the kitchen should go through an online and a brief in person training and then you can get the new kitchen key. The kitchen was rekeyed on October 20. To replace your key, call Jan at 408.356.5126 ext. 211.

BUILDING LIVES

Do you have an hour or two to give? Calvary Church needs help restocking the seat racks in the Worship Center. If you like a peaceful setting and have an hour twice a month, this is a great opportunity to serve. For more information, contact Susan Hammond at shammond@calvarylg.com or call the church office at 408.356.5126 ext 201.

Trunk or Treat ENTER THE LAND FLOWING WITH MILK CHOCOLATE
By Dan Green, Guest Writer

As the days get darker and the leaves begin to fall, kids everywhere have one thing on their minds.....CANDY. Yes it’s that time again. Remember when you planned your route to get the most candy in the shortest amount of time? One pillow case full or two. You knew who had the good candy in the neighborhood and who didn’t.

This time every year, I get to be a kid again. As Moses, I lead the children of Calvary Church and our local community into a Land flowing with Milk Chocolate! It's AWANA's annual Trunk or Treat night!

On Sunday, October 25th, kids from the ages of 3 years through 6th grade come dressed in their favorite costume and roam the church parking lot in search of candy and other goodies. Parents pass out candy from the trunk of their cars, making this a safe alternative to other Halloween activities.

I love to watch the looks of glee as the kid's bags fill up, as parents and children chat in the parking lot, and the final” Thank you Parents!” that the kid's yell at the conclusion of the night. It’s a great time.

At the end of the evening, we return to our room. As the kids settle down (ya right!), we have the opportunity to share with them about their Heavenly Father -- how he freely gave us Jesus to be our Lord and Savior. and we get the chance to explain to the kids that God is their Heavenly Father.

This week, pray with us for the children who will hear that message and ask God that they will accept the greatest gift of all.

More about AWANA >

GOT LEFTOVER CANDY? Adopt-A-Chaplain is collecting leftover halloween candy for our troops on November 1st and 8th in the Worship Center. Candy can also be bought in the stores at discounted prices after Halloween. For more information about Adopt-A-Chaplain, visit www.adopt-a-chaplain.org >

Sunday Singles Group

RELATIONAL LIVING FOR SINGLE ADULTS

Info Meeting on 10/25 at 12:15pm

Do you want to grow spiritually and become all that God intended? Calvary Church is launching a new Sunday Adult Group just for singles (40+). Single parents, formerly married individuals and never-married adults are all welcome to attend.

You have the opportunity to help brainstorm what YOU would like to see this group become. If you have ideas or are just interested in getting involved with other singles, we invite you to an informational meeting this Sunday in room D-205 (2nd floor of the FLC Gym building). The weekly class will meet on Sundays at 10:45am beginning on 11/8.

More about Relational Living >

1 John Reading Schedule

As we enter into a new series, we'd like to invite you to read along in your Bible daily with us. Be sure to pick up a bookmark with the complete reading schedule in your Worship Folder on Sunday.

10/26	1 John 1:1-10
10/27	John 14:1-14
10/28	John 14:15-31
10/29	1 John 2:1-11
10/30	1 John 2:12-27
10/31-11/1	1 John 2:18-29

See Entire Reading Schedule >

Children's Ministries

Middle School Collide

October 28 at 7:00pm

This is what happens when a talk show morphs with a game show. Join us as we explore some of life's big questions and be ready to be part of the show...and make sure to stick around for the after party! Cost is $5.

More about Middle School Ministry >

IN OUR FAMILY

Dick Hanna, longtime Calvary member, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17 at age 88. During their time at Calvary, He and his wife Olive served in the library and children's ministries. They were also active in the Couriers class until they moved to Colorado in 2001. A memorial service will be held in Massena, NY. Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado.

More Family News >

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