Midweek Meditation: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Dear Calvary Family,
What is the best advice your dad gave to you? What is the best advice you would give to your son? A father advised his son: “Son, in your life, never give up on three things: eating the best food, sleeping in the most comfortable bed, and living in the finest home.” Would you agree or disagree?
This Sunday, we are continuing our sermon series on “Making Godly Men”.
I was struggling with thinking: “What can I say?” I feel like a priest who gives advice to married couples! But praise God you do not need/want my advice. God speaks with His wisdom and gives His words for man to obey. Jesus is the ultimate example for man. He is the one to listen to and to follow. After a long time thinking, I am turning to the wisest man known in the Bible… Solomon. What does Solomon want his son to know? What wisdom has he received from God that he wants to give to his son?
I am learning what wisdom is, the difference between wisdom and knowledge, and mostly how do you live wisely? I love Proverbs because it tells you what foolish men do and what wise men do. It does give clear advice that is inspired by the Holy Spirit for us all to obey.
Be wise, listen and obey. See you on Sunday!
Proverbs 1:5 “Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance.”
Pastor Jolita
Here’s what’s happening in the life of our Church and how you can get involved:
INFANT & TODDLER YOUNG FAMILY GET-TOGETHER
Young families are invited to join us for a night off from cooking this coming Monday, January 19, at 5:30 in Fellowship Hall! Come for dinner and conversation. RSVP or questions to office@calvaryunited.org.
LEARNING ACADEMY REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is about to begin! Registration for church members as well as current and former Calvary Learning Academy families begins on February 2. Community registration begins on February 9. More information about the new school year is available at CalvaryUnited.org/academy. Tell all your friends and neighbors to join us for fun and learning!
NEW SERMON SERIES: MAKING GODLY MEN
Last Sunday, we began a sermon series to tie into the launch of a new Men’s Ministry group. The themes in the weeks to come will reflect leadership, courage, valor, action, compassion, strength, and truth as we pay attention to Biblical men who deepened their relationship with God.
NEW MEN’S MINISTRY GROUP
There will be an insert in Sunday’s bulletin to survey regarding the start-up of a new men’s ministry group and opportunities. Men are welcome to consider this and fill it in Sunday, or bring it home with you and turn it in the following week. Completed questionnaires can be dropped in the offering box or left on the office desk.
CLASSICS LUNCHEON
We’re celebrating “Game Day” on Tuesday, January 27 from Noon til 2:00 in Fellowship Hall. Bring a friend and your favorite game day or tailgate food! RSVP by contacting the office or signing up at the Mission table.
WOMEN’S MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
This Monday, January 19, Women’s Monday Night Bible Study will not be meeting. We will resume on January 26 at 6:30pm.
COMMUNITY LUNCH – A NEW OUTREACH FOR EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE IN
We are starting a new mission on the second Saturday of each month and we need you to be here for this! Spaghetti is on the menu for Saturday, February 14, from Noon until 2:00, and we will be hosting lunch for members of the community who have been invited at the Blessing Boxes around town and through the local food pantries. We would love to have you volunteer by helping and socializing! If you have any questions, please contact the office. And also mark your calendar for Saturday, March 14’s chili lunch!
SUPPORTING FAMILY PROMISE
Please consider supporting Family Promise in 2026 by attending the Valentine Royale Casino Night Saturday, February 14th, 6pm- 9:30pm. All proceeds go to families struggling with housing and affordability of basic needs in our community. Sponsorships and individual tickets are now being sold @ https://familypromisehc.home.qtego.us/. The event is taking place at the CRG (Cunningham Restaurant Group) Event Center in Plainfield. Rafael Sanchez will be the host.
JANUARY’S MONTHLY MISSION
January’s designated missions giving is to Sheltering Wings. Sheltering Wings provides emergency housing and services for survivors escaping domestic abuse. They build stable and independent lives through essential programs offered in a supportive and Christ-centered environment.
OFFERING ENVELOPES
We are able to provide giving envelopes for 2026. If you would like to have a set of envelopes, contact the office (Office@CalvaryUnited.org or 317-852-2541) and indicate whether you would like monthly or weekly envelopes. Those of you who have requested envelopes can pick them up the next time you’re in church. They are in the office on the counter.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the Brownsburg School Corporation closes school for the day due to severe winter weather, all meetings and activities at Calvary will be cancelled as well. Should severe winter weather occur on a Saturday or Sunday please check local television stations for cancellation information. Our church will be identified with “Brownsburg” in the name. Additionally, the website itself will have an information banner added regarding any closings.
“NIGHT TO SHINE”
Pittsboro United Methodist Church is excited to partner with the Tim Tebow Foundation to host their 3rd “Night to Shine” on Friday, February 13, 2026! A few members of our church have helped with this in the past and had a lot of fun doing it! 2026 Registration for Volunteers and Honored Guests is open now. Join the team to offer another year of Night to Shine to the sons and daughters of the King in our area! Go to https://PittsboroUMC.org/night-to-shine-2025/ to find out more and register.
WORSHIP:
-Sunday, January 18, 10:00am (Traditional)
“Making of Godly Men: Wise Up” Proverbs 1:1-7, 10, 15-17 Rev. Jolita Erbele
-Sunday, January 25, 10:00am (Contemporary)
“Making of Godly Men” Rev. Michelle Knight
SAVE THE DATE:
-Euchre – Saturday, January 17, 6:00-8:00pm in Fellowship Hall
-Infant & Toddler Young Family Get-Together – Monday, January 19, 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
-Classics Luncheon – Tuesday, January 27, Noon until 2:00pm in Fellowship Hall
-First Monday of the Month Prayer Time – Monday, February 2, 6:30am in the Sanctuary
-Mission Sunday and Boy Scout Sunday – Sunday, February 8
-Community Spaghetti Luncheon – Saturday, February 14, Noon-2:00pm in Fellowship Hall
-Youth Sunday Service – Sunday, February 15
-Ash Wednesday – Wednesday, February 18; Shared service at Pittsboro UMC, 227 E Main St, at 7:00pm