Calvary Orland Park Newsletter

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Sunday, January 28

9:00 & 10:30 AM

Top 5 Events

Campus-Wide Congregational Meeting
Prayer Night
Starting Point Membership Class
Ash Wednesday Service
KidsLife: Family Movie Night & Story Time

Sunday at 9:00 & 10:30 AM

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Communion | Sun., Feb. 4

As we prepare for the Lord’s Supper on Sunday, February 4, we invite you to use this time to make Communion a meaningful and powerful time of meeting with God. Our love offering will be received for Chicagoland Prison Outreach.

Prayer Night | Thur., Feb. 8 from 7-8 PM

We encourage you to join us for a sacred assembly as we gather together to unite in prayer! We will worship through song, spoken word, and a walk around the church to cover the whole building in prayer!

Campus-Wide Family Meeting | Sun., Jan. 28 @ 4 PM

We will hold an all campus-wide congregational family meeting on Sunday, January 28 at 4 pm at the Orland Park campus.

During this meeting we will:

Update the congregation on the Lead Pastor search process and have congregational input
Go over year-end finances in 2023

Donations for Ukraine

As the hardships of orphaned children and fatherless families continue to grow because of the war, Calvary has an opportunity to minister to Ukrainians in need. Our church family will be providing critical items by collecting warm clothing and medicine. These donated goods will ship by sea container through Love Cradle International.

Please bring donations to the Missions Table in the Gathering Place at the Orland Park Campus on January 28, and February 4. We will then pack the boxes on Saturday, February 10 at 10 AM in the Orland Park Gym.

Packers are needed!

Donation items to be collected:

Jars of peanut butter
New or gently used warm coats/hats/mittens for all ages
Fleece garments for all ages
New undergarments for children
Warm socks for all ages
Tylenol/Advil
Children’s pain medicine
Children’s Flu/Cold medicine
Mix-In Cold/Flu medicine

Starting Point Membership Class | Fri., Feb. 9 (6 PM) & Sat., Feb. 10 (9 AM)

Starting Point is a weekend experience designed to help you discover God’s vision for your life as Jesus’ disciple. In unpacking Calvary’s three Pillars of Discipleship, you will learn how to grow, connect, and serve at Calvary while meeting other new people and several church leaders. If you’re new at Calvary, or looking to get more involved, this is your perfect place to start!

Ash Wednesday Service | Wed., Feb. 14 @ Noon

Join us at 12:00 PM on Ash Wednesday as we begin the season of Lent in worship and prayer together.

Family Movie Night | Fri., Feb. 16 @ 6:30 PM

Join us on Friday, February 16 at 6:30 PM for our KidsLife Family Movie Night. Make sure to invite your family and friends to spend the evening with us. The movie we have chosen is Disney’s ENCANTO. We will provide popcorn and candy treats for all! Wear cozy PJ’s and bring your blankets and pillows. No childcare will be provided.

Story Time | Sat., Feb. 24 from 9:30-11:00 AM

You are invited to STORY TIME, a free one- and one-half hour special event created just for you and the young children in your life!

We are so excited for you and your child/children to join us for STORY TIME! Fun music, a craft, snack and a live story time are just a few of the things that will be waiting for you. Plus, you get to experience it all while making fun family memories! We have designed everything from start to finish with your child in mind.

You are welcome to invite any friends and family who also have young children. We want everyone to come!

Pray for Me Campaign Pizza Party | Fri., Feb. 23 @ 6 PM

Prayer champions and students who are involved in the Pray for Me Campaign, along with their families, are invited to join us for a pizza party to meet your prayer team! Please RSVP your number of guests attending below:

Serving Opportunity | Sun., Jan. 28 from 8 - 10 AM

The Calvary Mission Team is looking for volunteers to help make and serve breakfast at Roseland Christian Ministries on Sunday, January 28. We will meet at Roseland at 8:00am to begin preparing breakfast to serve at 9:00am. Cleanup to follow. We generally finish around 10:00am. Anyone interested in serving please contact [email protected].

GEMS Fiesta Night | Wed., Jan. 31 @ 6:00 PM | ALL are welcome!

Join us for a fun-filled Fiesta Night on Wednesday, January 31at 6pm. Our GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) Group is planning fun for the entire family with music, great food, and kids activities. You don't have to be a part of the ministry to join in on the fun and show your support!

Any questions email our KidsLife Director Jennie Hoekstra at [email protected]. Hope to see you all there! Please register below.

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Bookstore | Sundays from 10 AM to 12 PM

We have a variety of cards and Bibles at great prices, and a selection of gifts for everyone! Beat the retail prices and plan to stop in to say hello - we always love a good conversation!

For more information, contact [email protected].

Calvary Orland Park Food Pantry

Open the 2nd Thursday of each month | 9 -11 AM

Our Orland food pantry continues to meet the needs of our community members through physical donations.

Please consider contributing with gift cards (Meijer/Jewel/Walmart) so we can purchase food, or by dropping off non-perishable items to the office

Mon.—Thurs. 8 AM to 4 PM, or on Sunday mornings in the lobby.

Also, if you or someone you know needs support from our food pantry, or if you'd like to give time/resources to our ministry, please contact us at [email protected].