June 24, 2026

CHRISTIAN WORSHIP

In Worship This Week...

You did not miss Music Sunday! Last Sunday the electric grid in the neighborhood went down and sadly, we were not able to worship together. This week, Natalia and the choir will provide our message this week through selected anthems.

Music has always held a vital place in worship because music reaches places in us that words alone often cannot. It helps us pray when we do not know what to say. It teaches our faith. It carries our grief, joy, hope, longing, and gratitude into the presence of God. The Apostle Paul wrote this to the church in Colossae: “Teach and warn each other with all wisdom by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” Paul's words remind us that music can help pass down core beliefs and singing can give expression of a thankful heart.

Music in worship is a sacred offering that helps us become more fully present to God and to one another. Come this Sunday ready to praise. Come ready to listen. Come ready to give thanks. And above all, come ready to encounter the living God through the beautiful gift of music.

Summer Music Opportunity

Talents needed!

Do you sing or play musical instrument? Does your child like to perform? Calvary worship team invites you to share your musical talent during summer months. Accompaniment / coaching can be provided. Recordings are welcome.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Natalia Shevchuk at yellow_frog@outlook.com.

Please keep in your prayers:

Calvary’s mission and ministry and for the mission and ministry of the church in the world; for those who need the presence of God in their lives; for those serving in armed forces; and for those serving in ministry around the world and here.

And for: Mike, Serena Rose, John and Audrey, Michael & Chelsea, Laura & Marc, Patrick G., Katherine D., Tom and Family, Cheryl, Laura, Paula.

And those members of Calvary who are no longer able to be active among us as they once were: Joan, Bernie, Pepper, Shirley, Marj, June, Helen.

Virtual Prayer Request

If you have a prayer request that you would like lifted during Sunday services you can now submit them online at our website or by clicking the link below. We have also created this QR code, which can be found in the Sanctuary and round the building. It can be scanned at any time to send a request.

Calvary Online Prayer Requests

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Join a House Church

Calvary’s House Church ministry continues to grow and remain a vital component of our worship life together. With five active house churches, thirty participants we are seeing tremendous response. One participant has said “Joining house church was the best thing I’ve done for myself in a long time.”... See More

Click here to see the Top of the Week email

For more information, please visit our Family Ministry page.

Children's Fellowship

We are so grateful for the "year" we just had with the children at Calvary. The "year" is not over for us. We will continue to have recreational time for the kids during Children's Church through the month of July. What does that mean? That means we are less about lessons right now and more about fellowship! The kids love it and we have a full five days of lessons planned for them the week of Vacation Bible School.

Youth Group "Giving Tree"

Please stop by and take a look at the "Giving Tree" in the Gathering Space. There are many cards available with items that the youth will need for their upcoming mission trip to West Virginia. If you are able, please consider taking a card from the tree to donate. All items are due back to church by June 28th. Thank you for supporting our youth and the mission trip!

Vacation Bible School is Coming Soon!

Join us July 13th through 17th from 5:30pm to 8pm for Cokesbury's Snowball Mountain Challenge!! Join us for a week of Bible stories, fellowship and ski-themed fun! Our VBS is a FREE event and open to ALL! Dinner is included each night! Please email Kristen with any questions at: kristenrains.calvaryumc@gmail.com.

You can sign up here: vbspro.events/p/c19404.

VBS Needs Volunteers!!

In order to run our VBS program we rely on our amazing volunteers!

We are currently in need of:

Team leaders
Kitchen helpers
Help with decorating and with set up and take down

Please reach out to Kristen for more information: kristenrains.calvaryumc@gmail.com

Or sign up using this link: vbspro.events/p/c19404

Vacation Bible School - Amazon Wish List

Vacation Bible School needs some unique supplies this year for our snow mountain theme! If you are interested in serving our VBS Ministry through the purchase of supplies visit the following link:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LN0D2BTAKCFH?ref_=wl_share

Also-

VBS needs Christmas trees!

Our Vacation Bible School theme this year is "Snow Mountain Challenge". We are hoping to decorate with a wintery scene. If you have a Christmas tree you are willing to let us borrow, please bring it in with your name on the box and drop it off to the front office by July 12th.

PASSIONATE SERVICE

Small Items, Big Impact:

Special St. Ambrose Collection

Calvary’s Missions Team continues its partnership with the St. Ambrose Food Pantry to help address food insecurity in our community. Once a month, alongside our “Joyful Giving” food donations, we will collect a much-needed personal care or hygiene item not covered by food benefit programs. Donations may be placed in the center aisle with food items or in the outer vestibule on the first Sunday of the month.

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ITEM OF NEED for July 5th:

Toilet Paper

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Calvary Missional Partnerships

Calvary has long standing relationships with a number of mission organizations that impact people from the local area. For more information on the following organizations, please click here.