March CALVARY NEWS Pastor Kevin on Hiatus Pastor Kevin is currently on hiatus from his responsibilities at Calvary as he, and the children, are healing from the loss of Emma. In the meantime, we will be well cared for as Dr. Eliason preaches, Steve Washechek oversees the staff, and lay leaders continue to do what God has gifted them to do - the work of ministry. Doors Locked As a new security measure, Calvary is keeping all exterior doors locked, including the kitchen (Door #4). The main entrance (Door #1) will remain open during business hours. Baptism Baptism class is for those who would like to learn more about what baptism means and how it is done at Calvary. Sign up online at www.calvaryefc.org under Connect, or check the box on the Connection Card in the pews. Baptism classes will be held Sunday, March 22, 10:30 – 11:45 am, or Monday, March 23, 5:00 – 6:15 pm in the Prayer Room. Baptism, Sunday, April 12. New Bible Study Pastor Larry’s Bible study on Haggai, Zechariah & Malachi will be ending soon. He will be starting a new Bible study on Wednesday’s. It will be for men at 6 am; and for both men & women at 11 am. Watch your email, or the church website, for more details and start dates. New to Calvary? Are you new to Calvary? Come join us for a brief Welcome Reception every first Sunday of the month,10:15-10:45 am in the Fireside Room right next to the Information Center. Upgraded Website Check out our updated website, www.calvaryefc.org. If you are new to Calvary, take a peek at the “I Am New” section. If you missed a recent sermon, they are available for you to click and listen or download. Young Adult & College Young adult and college-aged group meets on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm. For information contact Connor Cabalka at [email protected], 507-250-5580; or Renee Cabalka at [email protected], 507-244-1307. In the Event of Bad Weather To know if a Sunday service has been cancelled, check out KTTC closing listings, or go to www.calvaryefc.org, or look at your all-church Calvary email. Weekday activities, both daytime and evening, are normally cancelled if area schools are cancelled. Check our website to be sure. Donation Location Donations for Salvation Army and In His Name should now be dropped off, at the new location, by the Gym doors (Door #5). 2015 Ministry Update HOLY WEEK AT CALVARY Palm Sunday, March 29 Services at 9:00 and 10:30 am. Good Friday, April 3 Tenebrae Services at 7:00 and 8:30 pm Join us for this time of remembrance of our Savior’s great sacrifice of love. Easter Sunday, April 5 Worship Services at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am No Sunday School (K-12) or Kings Kids Nursery available at all three services (Infants-2 yr olds) Preschool at the 9:30 & 11:00 am services only No Mini-congregations Families attending the 8:00 am service are encouraged to enjoy the breakfast and the service together. Note: Adults helping serve the breakfast or leading worship who need coverage for a pre-schooler during the 8:00 am service should RSVP [email protected]. Easter Breakfast, 7:15-11:00 am. Join us for breakfast on Easter morning in the Fellowship Hall. Free-will donations will benefit the Calvary youth mission trip to the DR this summer/ WORSHIP Worship Chorale Wednesdays, 6:30-8:15 pm (childcare provided). The Worship Chorale is looking for singers. Formal musical background or training is not required. The ability to read music is helpful but not necessary. We ask only that you be able to match pitch and have a heart for music ministry. March is a great time to join. Come sing with us! Hallelujah! Kid’s Choir Sundays 5:30-7:00 pm, for grades 2-6. For information please contact Laura Rohrbaugh at [email protected]. New singers welcome! The choir is preparing to participate in the worship services on March 15. Their spring musical is on May 3. Upcoming dates Men’s Chorus - March 8 Daylight Savings Time - March 8 Communion - March 22 Baptism - April 12 MEN Men's Chorus Weekend Join with other men (9th grade-adult) in leading worship. One rehearsal, one Sunday morning commitment. March 7 Men’s Breakfast 8:30-9:15 am March 7 Rehearsal 9:15-10:30 am March 8 Sing during both morning services, 9:00 & 10:30 am SENIORS People Enjoying People, PEP (Our ministry to adults over 55) March 3, Public Library, 9:30-11 am April 7, MN Adult & Teen Challenge tour (meet at Calvary and drive over), 9:30-11; optional lunch CHILDREN Awana Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. Contact: Amy Bowers at [email protected]. Upcoming Dates: Mar. 3 - Cubbies show ‘n tell / or Junk in your pocket Mar. 10 - All Groups - March Madness - Wear team shirt jersey Mar. 17 - All Groups Store Night, wear green Mar. 24 - All Groups - Missions emphasis night Mar. 31 No Awana - Spring break STUDENT NEWS (Grades 6-12) Hey Parents, stay up to date with the latest news from student ministries with our weekly parent emails. To subscribe go to www.calvaryefc.org under resources, email-subscriptions or email John at [email protected] and let him know you would like to be added. WOMEN Monday Renovare’ Bible Studies Monday Nights. 6:30-8:30 pm, (no childcare). Featuring worship, coffee & connecting time, and small group studies. For more information check the Calvary website, www.calvaryefc.org, or contact Dianne Orth, 507-269-7112, [email protected]. Thursday Renovare’ Bible Studies Thursday Mornings 9:15-11:15, Featuring worship, coffee & connecting time, and small group studies. Childcare available. For more information check the Calvary website, www.calvaryefc.org, or contact Ingrid Ansell, 269-3483. Precept International Ministries Women’s inductive Bible study. Sign up online. We begin upstairs in Room 223, Thursdays, 9:15-11:15 am. Childcare available. Questions: contact Stacy Edwards at [email protected], or 271-7432. Joshua (Jan. 15 - Mar. 5) Judges (Mar. 12 - May 7) Devoted Hearts (Women’s event held at Autumn Ridge Church) Friday, April 24 - Saturday, April 25. A weekend of encouragement, practical bible teaching, and powerful worship. Register at devotedheartsrochester.com. WINTER CARE GROUPS Special Needs Support Receiving news that your child will have some level of special needs, or possibly a chronic illness brings a variety of thoughts and emotions. Join others facing the same situation, please contact Yvette Kidman by calling 259-5210, or email her at [email protected]. GriefShare A GriefShare group meets on Mondays at 6:00 pm in Room 223 (not Fireside). For information and registration, contact Mary Lou Hindal at 507-206-6621 or [email protected]. Marriage Enrichment Discover God’s purposes for your marriage, as God intended. The book being used is Intimate Allies. The Sunday night discussion and prayer group is open to all, and is for ANY marriage. Meets Sundays, from 6:00-7:30 pm, Calvary Room 222. Facilitated by Steve & Ann Lansing. Contact 507-292-1379. Adoption Families Potluck Lunch Potluck for adoptive families and couples/families interested in learning more about adoption. Noon, March 8, in the Fellowship Hall at Calvary. Lunch and discussion time (while kids play in the gym). Bring a Main dish and salad or dessert. Contact KathyBergquist at [email protected] or 285-5089. Single Adult Fellowship Single adult fellowship will meet Sunday March 1, 4-6 pm in the Fireside room for snacks and games. Questions, call Mary Lou Hindal 206-6621 or Nancy Monsen 281- 4152. Journey of Hope MN A group for those who live with or support a loved one with mental illness. Meet with others on the same journey in a loving, nonjudgmental, and strictly confidential environment. Meets the second and fourth Sunday, 6-7:30 pm at Calvary. Contact Randy or Lucinda Stroetz, www.journeyofhopemn.org or 507-722-1047. Compassion Counseling Center Hospitality and security volunteers are needed on Thursday nights. In most cases you would serve about once every 4-5 weeks. Contact Steve at [email protected]. COMMUNITY Salvation Army Fundraiser Annual Taste of the Town Culinary Event & Auction. March 1, Rochester Event Center 5-7:30 pm. Help us raise awareness for our local programs and services. Call (507)288-3663 or email [email protected]. Summer Staff and Volunteers Needed Camp Victory in Zumbro Falls has a variety of overnight specialty camps. They hire 50 -70 seasonal summer staff and volunteers. Counselors must be at least 18 years old or have participated in the camps LIT (Leaders in Training) program. They also need volunteers and teenagers 16 and older to help as program, kitchen, office and maintenance assistants. For application and more information visit www.campvictory.com. Baby Items Needed New Life Family Services is in need of new infant carseats, boxes of size 5 diapers, cans of Similac Advance Formula, and boxes of baby wipes. Calvary has been, and continues to be, a great blessing to this ministry. Questions, call Janelle at 282-1932. The clinic is located at 902 N Broadway (9-5 Monday-Friday). Concert NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot with Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, and Colony House present Tour De Compadres, tickets at www.ticketmaster.com, Friday, July 24 at Cabooze Plaza, Minneapolis, MN. Booth Brothers Concert Saturday, April 18, 6 pm, Bloomington, MN. For tickets call 651-638-6333 or visit www.musicforthemaster.com. Announcements for April should be emailed to Nancy Sobczak in the church office at [email protected] by March15.
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