Midweek Meditation: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Dear Calvary family,
This week my faith had a little shift. Something clicked… I hope you know what I am talking about. When I read about a miracle that Jesus does, or as in our reading this Sunday, Peter does, I used to question to some extent, blame my faith, that I do not see those miracles. I know Jesus is alive and able, so the problem must be in me. But this week, reading about it and believing that this miracle happened to someone is enough for me. I am blessed to know what kind of God I am serving. I can praise Him for what He is doing. It doesn’t have to happen to me in that exact way or even around me. To know Him, to be in His presence, and to trust Him is enough. I do not need a miracle to love God. I do not love God because of the miracle. I love God because He is God.
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. I know for some it will be a hard Sunday, and you might be tempted to skip. Sometimes we carry a pain that no one else can understand or comprehend. But let me encourage you to come this Sunday. We will celebrate Tabitha, who was a disciple. We know nothing about her family. But we do know that she loved Jesus and loved her community. Acts 9:36 says, “She was always doing good and helping the poor.” When she died, the whole community was so lost and so sad that they had to do something. I love how God sees our hearts, sees what we mean… even when we do not express it very well. Do you know what happened next?
Join us Sunday, to be amazed what God is doing.
Being in His presence is enough,
Pastor Jolita
Here’s what’s happening in the life of our Church and how you can get involved:
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Hope Healthcare Services is sponsoring a get-together for the annual National Day of Prayer tomorrow, May 7. Meet them at IU West Hospital Dining Area in Avon. Breakfast will be offered from 7:00-7:30am with the prayer program from 7:30-8:15am.
COMMUNITY LUNCH – BURGERS AND HOTDOGS
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, May 9, from 11:00am til 1:00pm! Hope to see you there!
YOUTH GROUP MEETING UPDATE
In honor of Mother’s Day, there will be no Youth Group this Sunday, May 10. We encourage you to spend time with your mother, pray for her, do something thoughtful for her. Ephesians 6:2 “Honor your father and mother.”
MONDAY DONUTS
To celebrate our amazing Calvary Learning Academy teachers, the CLA will be treating their staff while also supporting Hometown Donuts, a local small business located in Pittsboro. Assorted flavors of donut holes will be available for public purchase as well, so if you’d like to give them a try, come join us in the CLA parking lot on Monday, May 11, from 8:30-9:30am.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Our next men’s group breakfast will be held in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 16, at 9am! Join them for good food, delicious coffee, and lively conversation! We’d love to know if you’ll be there, so please RSVP at the Mission Table or contact the office.
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…
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.
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 on Sunday, May 17, from 11:15am-1:00pm. Please join us in the Youth Room. Many hands will make the work light
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.
YOUTH “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 Sunday, May 17.
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.
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 10, 10:00am (Contemporary) Sermon Series: Follow Me
“Command Them to Do Good” Acts 9:36-43 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Rev. Jolita Erbele
-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
SAVE THE DATE:
-National Day of Prayer – Thursday, May 7
-Community Lunch – Saturday, May 9, 11:00am-1:00pm in Fellowship Hall
-Youth Group – No Youth Group Sunday, May 10, in honor of Mother’s Day
-Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, May 16, 9:00am in Fellowship Hall
-Graduation Celebration – Sunday, May 17, following the service in Fellowship Hall
-Euchre – Saturday, May 16, 6:00-8:00pm 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