Midweek Meditation: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Dear Calvary family,
Here we go- experiencing change- again!
What tone did you read that question? Was it with a grovel and snarky voice? Or did you read my opening sentence with a sense of excitement and anticipation? Or did you read the statement with a sense of sadness and weariness? All of these feelings are real as they relate to change in situations, leadership, or circumstances.
And while feelings are real and matter, and certainly need their space, there is potential for each of us (who are Jesus’ disciples in the making) to navigate change by making a clear choice. We can choose to use these changes as fodder to help us develop as Jesus’ disciples. Let me unpack that a bit.
When we talk about becoming more like Jesus so that we can become His disciples “…for the transformation of the world… as we Seek God, love one another, and reach out”, we are talking about transformation. Discipleship isn’t about information. It is about transformation which elicits more than feelings. Transformation releases the person and power of the Holy Spirit within each of us which enables us to respond to change with an “okay God, let’s grow here” response.
Remember this is why discipleship isn’t just about knowledge. Discipleship is about behaviors. Thus, together, transformation and behaviors shift us so that we can lean into how we address, cope, handle, and grow through any sort of changes presented to us.
Calvary is a place for disciples. Calvary is a place for YOU to deepen your discipleship.
Come this Sunday as we share more about our intentional adult discipleship pathway. You have the opportunity to take the next step- no matter what changes are happening within you or around you.
With the eyes of our hearts enlightened by the hope of God in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Michelle
Here’s what’s happening in the life of our Church and how you can get involved:
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Our next men’s group breakfast will be held in Fellowship Hall this Saturday, May 16, at 9am! Coffee will be ready at 8:30am! Join them for good food, devotions and fellowship! Don’t worry if you haven’t signed up; there will be plenty for all! If you are able to help with the devotional, an opening prayer, or can donate your kitchen skills, please contact Dave Ferguson at indyferg@yahoo.com
CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
This Sunday is the last day of Children’s Sunday School for the summer. Youth Sunday School will not meet be meeting so we can celebrate with our class at the Graduation Celebration. We will meet up again starting Sunday, August 2 following the service.
YOUTH GROUP “END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR” CELEBRATION
On Sunday, May 31, our youth will be celebrating the end of the school year with some special activities. Food will be provided. Plan to be here from 5pm-7:30pm. Bring a friend! We will need a head count by this Sunday, May 17. Let us know at the meeting that night!
MAY VACATION
Pastor Michelle will be taking vacation May 18-24. Please wish her well and pray for safe travels for her and for Eric as they head out of town.
MAY MISSION FOCUS
Our May monthly mission focus is our third annual LEGO Camp! This camp was created in place of the VBS camps of previous years and is extremely popular, using the theme of building and sharing our faith. Monies collected will help fund all the various parts of this outreach, including crafts, decorations, snacks, scholarships, and more! Thank you for your support and we’d love to have you join us! Find out more here…
LEGO CAMP PREP SESSION
There are lots of crafts and decorations to prep ahead of Camp so we are having a LEGO Camp prep session this Sunday, May 17, from 11:15am-1:00pm. Please join us in the Youth Room. Many hands will make the work light! And there are also other items you can take home to work on!
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR LEGO CAMP!
In order for LEGO Camp to be a success, we need LOTS of volunteers! Those interested must be high school age or older. We are specifically needing several interested in leading a group. Please prayerfully consider helping in this way! If you are willing to lead a group, there will be teacher training on Saturday, June 20, 10am-11:30am or Sunday, June 28, 11:15am-12:45pm. A recent background check will be required for those 18 and older. Sign-up sheets are available at the Mission Table or contact the office. Volunteer registration deadline is June 15, 2026. Let’s make this the best LEGO Camp yet!
LEGO CAMP GIVING TREE
Our LEGO CAMP is coming soon, and we invite you to be a part of making it a meaningful and joyful experience for our children and youth! Through our Giving Tree, you have the opportunity to support LEGO Camp in a variety of ways:
- Donate drinks and snacks
- Contribute LEGOS
- Sponsor a youth leader
- Sponsor a camper
- Provide craft supplies
- Sponsor the live animal show
- Make a financial donation
- And more
To participate, simply take a leaf from the Giving Tree and sign up on the sheet located at the mission table. Please note “LEGO Camp” in the memo portion of your check. It costs approximately $8000 each summer to make LEGO Camp possible. Your generosity helps ensure that every child can experience a week filled with creativity, faith, and fun. Thank you for helping us build something social, one brick at a time. Any questions, please contact Anne at anneinman1@hotmail.com or contact the church office.
REGISTER KIDS FOR LEGO CAMP
Registration for LEGO Camp 2026 has begun! Tell you neighbors, family members, and friends who have 4-11 year-old students to join us July 20-22. Share the Sign-up here: https://calvaryunited.org/summer-camp/!
KEEP OUR FLORA BEAUTIFUL…
Spring has sprung and we are in need of volunteers to care for our lovely outdoor flowers and plants on a regular basis. They need attention every other day. If you are able to give any amount of time to this ministry, please contact the church office or Brenda Caron for specifics.
…AND OUR GARDEN OF EATIN’
In addition to the flowers and plants around the church, we also have three very long rows of vegetables behind our playground. The produce grown there is harvested and brought to Messiah Lutheran’s or Cornerstone’s Food Pantries every Saturday morning. We can use all the help we can get with this, whether you might prefer to just water, or if you don’t mind weeding and harvesting. Meet us behind the playground this Saturday, May 9 at 9:00am or to find out more and get on the volunteer list for this, contact Lisa in the church office!
JOIN THE COLUMBARIUM COMMITTEE
Are you interested in learning more about the Columbarium and Memorial Gardens that are developing so beautifully outside the windows at church? A great way to learn more is to be a part of the committee! The committee meets only every other month at 4:00pm here at church to discuss items that come up, with the next meeting on August 4. If you’d like to find out more, contact Tom Hanna at skhtgh@tds.net today.
SUNDAY MORNING HELP NEEDED
As summer begins, we are looking for adult and youth volunteers to help in both the AV Booth or in the nursery during a Sunday service. If you’d like to find out more about either opportunity, please contact the office today! Office@CalvaryUnited.org or 317-852-2541.
CLASSICS LUNCHEON
It’s a green flag for the luncheon Tuesday, May 26, at Noon in Fellowship Hall. The lunch will be themed around the Indy 500, so race on in with your friends and neighbors! Bring a favorite tailgating side or dessert and $5 to help cover the cost. RSVP with the office today or at the Mission table Sunday!
FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH PRAYER TIME
Bring what’s on your heart and come for morning prayer in the sanctuary! See you on Monday, June 1, 6:30am.
COMMUNITY LUNCH – PULLED PORK
On the second Saturday of each month, we host our Community Lunch for members of the community who have been invited at the Blessing Boxes around town and through our local food pantries. We’d love to have you volunteer by donating, helping, and/or socializing at our next one is Saturday, June 13, from 11:00am til 1:00pm! Sign up at the Mission Table or contact the office. Hope to see you there!
COMMUNITY LUNCH SNACK BAGS
When we host the Community Lunch, we send a snack bag home with those who attend. We are running low on items, so if you would like to donate, we are looking for snacks that won’t melt in the heat. That would include items such as beef sticks, granola or protein bars, and fruit snacks. They may be dropped off in the box on the Mission Table.
MESSIAH LUTHERAN’S FOOD PANTRY AND THE MEIJER “SIMPLY GIVE” SPRING CAMPAIGN
Our neighbor, Messiah Lutheran Church, has been given the opportunity to partner with the newly built Meijer store in Brownsburg. From May 6th, when the store opens, through June 27th, Meijer customers may add a “$10 Simply Give” donation card at checkout and all of the donations during this time will go only to Messiah Lutheran’s Food Pantry. The donation is converted into a Meijer food-only gift card for the Food Pantry to purchase food.
Additionally, when done on Saturday, June 20th, for every $10 Simply Donation card a customer adds to their purchase on Meijer will DOUBLE MATCH the donation, adding an additional $20. That means Messiah’s Food Pantry will receive $30 for each Simply Give donation card purchased that day.
Important to note: Only cards purchased at the Brownsburg Meijer will go to Messiah Lutheran’s Food Pantry. You can help us feed our neighbors in Brownsburg in this way. Please share this opportunity with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and relatives as every dollar will make a difference to Messiah Lutheran’s Food Pantry.
WORSHIP:
-Sunday, May 17, 10:00am (Traditional) Graduation Sunday Sermon Series: Follow Me
“Disciples on a Pathway” 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 and Ephesians 4:13-15 Rev. Michelle Knight
-Sunday, May 24, 10:00am (Contemporary) Pentecost Sunday
“Wind of Change” Acts 2:1-13 Rev. Jolita Erbele
SAVE THE DATE:
-Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, May 16, 9:00am in Fellowship Hall
-Euchre – Saturday, May 16, 6:00-8:00pm in Fellowship Hall
-Graduation Celebration – Sunday, May 17, following the service in Fellowship Hall
-Lego Camp Prep – Sunday, May 17, 11:15am-1:00pm, Youth Room
-Office closed for Memorial Day – Monday, May 25
-Classics Luncheon – Tuesday, May 26, Noon until 2:00pm in Fellowship Hall
-First Monday of the Month Prayer Time – Monday, June 1, 6:30am in the Sanctuary
-Community Lunch – Saturday, June 13, 11:00am-1:00pm in Fellowship Hall