Midweek Message: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

by | May 15, 2024

Dear Calvary family,

Do you know that it has been 50 days since we celebrated Easter?  Do you know that this Sunday we will celebrate one of the most important days (in my opinion) in the church calendar?  Pentecost!  Jesus had promised during his earthly ministry that He would leave, but that He would send the Comforter – the Holy Spirit.  And it was at that moment at Pentecost where the Spirit came and He empowered all the believers that were gathered together. 

Pentecost is not only what we remember that happened in history.  It is the reality we live today.  I know it might be hard for us to believe that the same Spirit is at work in the believers today.  Can you believe that the Holy Spirit is a gift and you have it?  The same Holy Spirit is alive and present through our baptism, our participation in God’s love in prayer, Holy Communion, and our words and actions. The Holy and Life-Giving Spirit, as was proven on the day of Pentecost, knows no borders nor boundaries, but ‘blows where it wills’ (John 3:8). It is so alive!

Praise God, but I believe the harder it is to be a true follower of Christ, more of the power of the Holy Spirit is available and given to us.  Pray before we gather, wear red (you don’t have you to), and come with an open heart that we will be moved by the Holy Spirit.

Leaning on the Spirit, 

Pastor Jolita


Here’s what’s happening in the life of our Church and how you can get involved:

FUNDRAISING HELP FOR OUR MOUNTAIN T.O.P. TRIP

Our group that is heading to Tennessee in June is offering some ways for our congregation to help defray the cost:  Prime carwash tickets for $9, $14, and $22, and a Dine-to-Donate opportunity at Arni’s TODAY.  The flyer that needs to be presented at Arni’s is attached to this email. 

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER

Mark your calendar for a night off from cooking! The Mission and Kitchen Ministry Teams are teaming up to host a Spaghetti Dinner this Friday, May 17, from 5:00-8:00pm to raise funds for our LEGO Camp this summer. Plan now to eat-in or carry-out for home dining for a free-will donation!

**Volunteers are also needed.  Please contact the office if you can help.** 

WEAR RED FOR PENTECOST

Pentecost is this Sunday, May 19, and we encourage you to join un in wearing red to celebrate the Holy Spirit.

MEAL HELP

A sign-up to help a church family with dinners these next few weeks has been created.  If you would like to take part in this, please visit www.TakeThemAMeal.com/QDFV7462.

CLASSICS LUNCHEON

Zoom in Tuesday, May 28, at noon to Fellowship Hall for lunch.  This month’s theme is the Indianapolis 500!  Wear your black & white and join us for pulled pork and Mystery Card Bingo!  Bring your mom’s favorite casserole, side, or dessert, and a $5 donation is welcome to help offset the costs. Contact Myrna Sommers (mjsommers@sbcglobal.net) or the church office with any questions. 

LOOKING FOR SUPPORT?

Reach out to our Stephen Ministers.  Our Stephen Ministers provide quality one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in our congregation and community experiencing life difficulties.  If you are interested in finding out more or connecting with someone, women may email Renee at rmccoskey@indy.rr.com or Jill at shepherdskid1@gmail.com and men may email Eric at eric.gallo@nucor.com. 

“LEGO… and LET GOD: Building your Faith Brick by Brick”

Registration for our three-day LEGO Camp taking place July 15-17 is available now at https://calvaryunited.org/lego-camp or forms are available on the table in the Narthex.  Volunteers and participants in Kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to register today!

Each day we will have a prayer, a devotional, music, daily LEGO thematic challenges, outdoor games, and snacks.

Gather up old LEGO elements you or your family might have at home.  (We will not be able to return them to you.) Bargain shoppers be alert online, at garage sales, and at Goodwill!  Collection bins are in the narthex.  We are also accepting financial donations to purchase LEGO sets as well.  Please note “LEGO Camp” on your check.  If you have any questions, please contact Anne at anneinman@hotmail.com.

YOUTH GROUP NOT MEETING MAY 26

Due to the Memorial Day Weekend, Youth Group will not meet the evening of May 26.  On another note: Plan now to go June 2 to the Escape Room! Watch for more details.

NEW MEMBER CONVERSATIONS

The pastors will be hosting a conversation with those who might be interested in joining Calvary on Sunday, June 16 and Sunday, June 23 in the Youth Room in the office area.  Information will be shared.  If you’d like to RSVP or have any questions, please contact the church office: office@calvaryunited.org.

FLAG RETIREMENT

The Boy Scouts that meet here will be properly retiring American flags this summer.  If you have tattered, soiled, or old flags, please bring them to the church office by Thursday, June 20.

BROWNSBURG SCHOOLS FASTTRACK

The Brownsburg School Corporation hosts FastTrack every year for students who are on reduced or free lunch. At the event, students pick up their necessary school supplies which have been donated by various organizations and people in the community.  This year, Calvary has signed up for 10,000 pencils!  The pencils will be bundled in sets of 10 and delivered to the corporation office in July.  We ask that you keep pencils on your shopping list for the next few weeks!  There will be a box on the mission table across from the church office to collect your donations.

MAY MISSION FOCUS – METRO MINISTRIES

Metro Ministries, Inc. communicates with and connects the more than one hundred United Methodist Churches in Central Indiana to empower, engage, and equip them to meet the needs of persons in their communities.

WORSHIP:               

Sunday, May 19, 10:00am – Rev. Jolita Erbele – Pentecost Sunday
“A Vibrant Church” – Acts 2:1-13 (CEB)

Sunday, May 26, 10:00am – Rev. Jolita Erbele                  
“Peter’s Pentecost Sermon” – Acts 2:14a, 22-32 (CEB)

SAVE THE DATE:

  • Dine-to-Donate for Mountain T.O.P. Mission Trip – Today at Arni’s in Brownsburg
  • Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for LEGO Summer Camp – Friday, May 17 5:00-8:00pm in Fellowship Hall or carry-out
  • Euchre – This Saturday, May 18, at 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall
  • Classics Luncheon – Tuesday, May 28 at Noon in Fellowship Hall
  • Youth Group Escape Room Outing – Sunday, June 2 (time to be determined)
  • First Monday of the Month Prayer Time – Monday, June 3, 6:30am in the Sanctuary
  • New Member Conversations – Sunday, June 16 and Sunday, June 23 following the service in the Youth Room