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May 2019 Monthly Newsletter

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From the Pastors

Changed by the Resurrection of our Lord? 2 Simon

Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, the sons of Zebedee, and two others were together. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. 4 Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. (John 21:2-4).

It’s a scene that has been repeated many times over in the life of the church. From time immemorial, this practice has taken place at the back doors of churches across all cultures, times, and languages. As the parishioners slowly file out from service and exchange greetings with the pastor, there are a handful each weekend that will comment on the sermon. A professor of preaching at Concordia Seminary—St. Louis once shared how he likes to respond to the positive, yet non-specific comment, “Pastor, that was a good sermon today.” As flattering and as polite as the comment might be, his regular response is ‘Whether it was a good sermon remains to be seen. The true test of a sermon is what happens after the sermon.” Preaching may at times entertain, inform, and intrigue, but its primary purpose is to effect change in the faith and the life of the hearer. The truth is we can walk away from what we would consider a “great” sermon and yet be unchanged, not allowing the Word to take root and bear fruit within our daily life. As we move further into the season of Easter and reflect on the disciples’ responses within the various resurrection appearances, it is interesting to apply the above observation to their lives. After all of Jesus’ sermons, after all of their private conversations, and after all of the miracles that they had observed, had the disciples allowed themselves to walk away unchanged? While we should not diminish the horrific pain and sadness they experienced as they saw their friend and teacher brutally killed, we begin to wonder how they could have allowed themselves to forget so much of what Jesus had said and done. Dr. Robert Newton makes an interesting point about the events that surrounded the Resurrection and the days following. He notes that there are two distinct sets of activities that are recorded. The first set focuses on the disciples’ activities on that first Easter week. The women travel to the tomb where they had no other expectation than to find a lifeless body. His male disciples still sat despondent, depressed and afraid hidden away inside the city. There is no hope in their hearts and no sense of expectation in the words. The remembrance of his previous promises and predictions seem erased from their minds. Yet, that’s where we encounter the second set of Easter activities. While they came expecting to find death, Jesus is the one who began to seek out His disciples in their own personal “tombs,” that is, where life and ministry had stopped for them. He personally sought each of them—some on the road, some in the upper room, one back at the tomb, another on the seashore. He found each “dead” disciple, and with His word and appearance brought each back to life (Revitalization: A God Idea! Issues in Christian Education Vol. 45 Fall 2011 p. 13-14). The disciples had previously heard the sermons and saw the miracles. While they thought that they were great while they lasted, the disciples had allowed themselves to initially walk away unchanged. Even in our reading above from John 21, we see the disciples heading back to life as normal. Peter and the others go back to the trade that they had known for so many years—fishing. By this time, they knew that Jesus was alive again. They knew the hope that they had and yet they were still reeling from the surrealness of it all and couldn’t fully comprehend what it now meant for their lives. So, as they sought to return to day-to -day life as usual, Jesus called them forth and sent them out with a purpose and a mission. The events of the Resurrection of Jesus could not be ignored and so Jesus called them forth with a great catch of fish and an intimate conversation with Peter and the others on the seashore. They were no longer to be the scared disciples who fled into the darkness of night at Jesus’ arrest. Now they were to be those who carried with the powerful message of changed hope and changed faith in Jesus Christ. So, what are the implications of these truths for our lives? While each of us must wrestle with how God’s Word of promise speak to our personal situation and vocation, there is one thing that stands out to me. In the events of Holy Week, Jesus had proclaimed the greatest sermon ever. Not just with words but with actions Jesus changed history. He poured himself out upon the cross, so that we may be filled with the power of His love. He emptied that tomb of stone, so that we may be filled with His life. We cannot walk away unchanged, for He is the one who comes even today to call us out of our “tombs” of hurt, pain, sadness, selfishness, anger, or whatever we suffer from or struggle with. May the good news of Christ’s resurrection continue to have its way in your life. Amen. God’s Peace,

Pastor Kurt Ebert

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Volunteer Focus

Staff Spotlight

Tracy Moore

Katie Ceder

What is your role at Calvary?

What is your role at Calvary?

Director of Outreach Ministry Team What motivates you to give of your time and talent in this way? Wanting to bring programs to reach those in the community to plant seeds of faith, hope and love. What is your favorite thing about serving at Calvary? Serving with a great team and seeing how God uses the simplest of things for His glory. Favorite Book/Verse of the Bible? John 14:27 Favorite Dessert? Carrot cake with cream cheese icing What is one thing that the people of Calvary can keep in their prayers for your area of ministry? That the team can go that extra mile to reach out and meet the needs of the community.

First grade teacher What is your favorite thing about serving at Calvary? There are so many blessings from God that have come through my work at Calvary. I am able to work with a caring group of faculty and staff, and many of the parents and families generously give their time and help. Most of all, I am blessed to be able to freely share the love of God each day. Who has been the biggest influence on your faith? Why? My parents and my friend, Karen Meyer. They were and still are great examples of what God’s love and grace can do even in the most difficult moments of life. Favorite Book/Verse of the Bible? Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.—Psalm 119:105 Favorite Dessert? My mom’s buttermilk pie. What is the one thing that the people of Calvary can keep in their prayers for your area of ministry? I pray that my students continue to carry God’s love in their hearts no matter where life may take them.

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General

National Day of Prayer This year‘s National Day of Prayer happens on May 2nd. Once again the congregation is invited by Calvary’s Prayer Ministry team to take part in a special school chapel that morning, starting at 8:10 a.m. At the end of chapel we will gather around the flagpole (weather permitting) to pray for our nation, its leaders, our military, first responders, as well as our community and the body of Christ at Calvary and across our land. This year‘s theme is; “Love One Another” taken from John 13:34 which says, “Love one another: just as I have loved you.” Scripture tells us again and again that our prayer is effective. Our loving God responds to His children's earnest pleas in mighty ways.

Known & Loved Intergenerational Event (Sun., May 19th 9:25-10:25 a.m.)  

Connect with others; Engage in a hands-on activity and discussion that focuses on a different aspect of being a disciple of Christ; and



Be the Family of God Together All (young and old, families and singles, Sunday School families/children and Adult Bible study groups, etc.) are invited to join us for food, fellowship, and engaging discussion around God’s Word. Contact Pastor Ebert with questions. Note: This will be in place of the regular children’s Sunday School classes.

Calvary and Habitat Build Again Habitat has scheduled numerous volunteer days during the summer and fall, and Calvary has arranged to help do work on several of those days. A breakfast meeting scheduled with Habitat on May 3rd will help determine those dates. We hope to schedule 3 or 4 dates for 2019. Habitat is asking for smaller volunteer groups, but we know that we will need about 6-8 volunteers from Calvary for each one of the designated dates. We will endeavor some interior and some exterior work dates, as well as some Saturday dates and weekday dates. When we learn what those exact dates are, we hope that you will prayerfully consider joining us on one of the sites. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Interested? Sign-up by emailing your date/s to Pastor Art [email protected]. Lunch is provided-pizza. Calvary provides coffee, juice and donuts in the morning. Day is 8:15am-2:30pm. Habitat provides training, materials and safety equipment. Come Join us for our 5th Annual Cross-Walk/Run/Ride Bike Rodeo

5K Run / 3K Walk

When: Fri. May 10th

When: Sat. May 11th

Time: K-2 grade 5pm-5:45pm

Time: 9am

Cost: $15 per child

Cost: $25 per participant

Includes: Tire inspection, helmet fitting, skills training and a t-shirt

Includes: T-shirt and swag bag

Register at: www.clcs.org

Register at: www.clcs.org

3-5 grade 5:45pm-6:30pm

If you'd like to help sponsor this event please go to our website www.clcs.org or contact the school office 317-783-2305. All proceeds support Calvary Lutheran School.

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Annual Congregational Meeting, May 19th at 12:15 p.m. We will meet to approve the 2019-20 CLCS budget, to elect congregational leaders, and to discuss other church and school business.

Calvary Connect Contemporary Worship The next Calvary Connect worship service will take place Sunday, May 12th at 10:30 am. Join us as we sit at tables, enjoy coffee and donuts, and hear God’s Word in a casual atmosphere. Questions or to help out? Sam Troemel, [email protected] or 317-783-2000.

Quilting Group, Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Looking for something to do on Thursday morning? The quilting group is now meeting every Thursday from 9:00-11:30 a.m. to make simple quilts for missions. We send quilts to El Salvador and India with our mission teams and for Lutheran World Relief. If you can use a pair of scissors, an iron, a needle or a sewing machine, or if you have an eye for coordinating colors, we’d love to have you. At present, we’ve been asked by IU Methodist to discontinue Puppy Pillows and make comfort quilts for trauma patients. We have a lot of fun and fellowship as we work. We love to teach others, so come join us on Thursday. Questions? Jan Dunaway, 317-292-2968 or Judy Kirkland, 317-885-8512.

Opportunity for People Over 70-1/2 with an IRA All done filing your 2018 tax returns? Be sure to plan ahead to reduce your 2019 tax liability. Are you over 70-1/2 with an IRA that has a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) every year? If so, you may be able to avoid income taxes by donating all or part of your RMD to Calvary. Talk with your financial planner or tax consultant about this great strategy for lowering your tax liability and boosting your giving power! Questions? Contact Gary Bugher, Calvary's Business Manager, 317-783-2000.

52nd Annual Holiday Bazaar The 52nd Holiday Bazaar will be Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. We are having a kick-off meeting on May 15, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the mailbox area at Calvary. We ask all coordinators and anyone who would like to participate to attend. Bring your ideas to make this year's bazaar another rousing success. Questions? Jan Main, 317-786-7583, [email protected] or text to 317-366-2890. Thank you in advance.

Community Garden Opens Calvary Lutheran Church and School again opens up its Community Garden to the residents of the south side. Applications for In-ground plots and Raised-bed plots are now available in the church office. In-ground plots are 10x10 feet for $20 per plot. Raised-bed plots are 4x10 feet for $20 per plot. Questions? Contact the church office at 317-783-2000.

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General (cont’d) Thank You to Our Confirmation Mentors & Prayer Angels We thank our small group mentors (Sheila Bolton, Josh Engelking, Jeff Evans, Neil Huene, James Mayo, & Jeff Miller) and prayer angels for their dedicated care and support for our confirmands this year. We also thank Diana Blazek, who served as our prayer angel coordinator this year. The staff and families of Calvary appreciate your hard work and your great love for the Lord and the youth of our congregation.

April Memorials In Memory of Dorothy Boesenberg from: JoAnn Hartley, Don & Pat Meyer, Wagoner Electric Co., Floyd Radtke, Jim & Judy Glenday and Jake & Kyle Allen In Memory of Hazel Resner from: Grace Wolf, Elise Wolf and Meyer Financial Strategies In Memory of Laverne Bernhardt from: Susan Hansen, Grace Wolf, Elise Wolf, Catherine Woempner, Cinda Black, Jim & Ruby Black and Margie Leive

Parish Education Coming this Summer! Mark Your Calendars! Calvary Women’s Bible Study Hosea ~ Unfailing Love Changes Everything by Jennifer Rothschild Dates: June 4—July 16, 2019 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. sessions Kristen Schwark & Jen Eisberg - Facilitators About this Study: The Book of Hosea is a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet it’s a difficult story. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare gem: the truest and purest of loves. Hosea, an old-testament prophet, preached his own life message using his marriage as the sermon illustration. This study of Hosea looks deeply at that message. You’ll be guided to understand, but more especially to apply, the message of the prophet of love. Hosea showers us with hope and points to the coming of the promised Messiah. Be amazed by the love of Hosea for his wayward spouse—and more amazed by the unfailing love of God for His wayward people.

Vacation Bible School Monday, June 24—Friday, June 28 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Registration is going on now. See the registration form in the back of the newsletter or stop by the church or school office to register!!

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Youth Ministry FLIGHT—High School Youth Group FLIGHT meets Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:00 pm in the youth room. Events typically include food, Bible study, small group discussion, and an activity. This group is open to all students currently in grades 8-12. SAIL—7th-8th Grade Youth Group SAIL will meet next on Wednesday, May 22nd from 5:30-7:00 pm. This event is open to all youth in grades 7 and 8. Friends from outside Calvary are always welcome!

LAUNCH—5th and 6th Grade Youth Group LAUNCH will meet next on Wednesday, May 1st from 5:30-7:00 pm. This event is open to all youth in grades 5 and 6. Friends from outside Calvary are always welcome!

Adult Ministry Helping Others Be Healthy - Thanks to Nancy Brandt for coordinating this project, and to everyone who donated medicines and supplies for the St. Thomas free clinic. We will be collecting again in June. If you missed the February collection or don’t want to wait until June, the St. Thomas clinic is located at 600 Paul Hand Blvd, Franklin, IN 46131. For more info call (317) 535-6057, or see www.saintthomasclinic.org. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Lunch OUT! Wednesday, May 1, 2019 11:30 am Luciana's Mexican Restaurant, Greenwood. Located at 1133 N State Rd 135, Greenwood, (former location of Hal's Las Vegas.) For our May Adult Ministry outing we will meet at this newer restaurant, which offers authentic Mexican cuisine and lunch specials starting at just $5.95. No reservation needed; tables will be saved for Calvary Lutheran.

________________________________________________________________________________________ Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 11:30 am Calvary Narthex

Program: Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest Presenter: Matt Williams, Director of Conservation Programs for The Nature Conservancy of Indiana, Nature Photographer and Author Provided Entrée: Fried Chicken What to bring: $2 and a dish to share, if you are able

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Calvary Lutheran School News from Principal Rensner

National Day of Prayer – Thursday, May 2 We share an awesome privilege – PRAYER. God invites us to draw near to Him through prayer. We are also privileged to share the freedom of prayer in this great country. To mark May 2 as a National Day of Prayer provides a clear picture of the freedoms that we enjoy. The students of Calvary Lutheran School will be joining for chapel at 8:10AM. We thank members of our prayer committee for helping to plan and provide for this day. We take it to the Lord in prayer. We invite all to gather around the flag pole at 7:30AM. Stop by as you drop the kids off at school or on your way to work. We are privileged to have this freedom. Mrs. Ruth Armao’s 35th Anniversary in the Teaching Ministry We gather in celebration on Sunday, May 5 as we praise and thank God for His gifts bestowed to others through Mrs. Ruth Armao. Mrs. Armao will be recognized at the 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM services. We invite all to a reception in the gymnasium following the 8:00 AM service to share your congratulations with Ruth and her family. 2019-20 School Registration Registration for the 2019-20 school year continues. Classes are filling up very quickly. Openings are still found in most Preschool classes and sessions. We invite you to share this news with colleagues, friends, and neighbors. We are proud to announce continued offering of our Preschool Extended Care Program. This program provides care throughout the day for students enrolled in our Preschool. Please contact the school office for additional information. 8th Grade Class Trip Our 8th grade class will depart for their class trip on Saturday evening-Thursday, May 11-16. Their destination is Washington, D.C. and Monticello. Mr. Jacobs and Mrs. Schultz will accompany the class along with parent chaperones. We ask the Lord to grant safety during the many miles of travel and to grant all a Spirit of Christian love and patience. Preschool Sessions Final Days Children in our Preschool 3-4 year old classes will have their final session of the school year on Friday, May 17. Our 4-5 year old sessions will meet for their final class on Friday, May 17. Athletic Awards Night We gather for our Athletic Awards night on Monday, May 20 beginning at 6:00 PM in the sanctuary. We celebrate a year in review as we recognize the team accomplishments and thank our coaches and Athletic Director, Mrs. Dawn Schultz for their tireless efforts. Refreshments will be served in the cafeteria following the award presentations. Kindergarten Closing Program Our Kindergartners will share a closing program on Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 PM. This is a culmination of their year of learning together. A special evening is planned. Summer Tutoring Our summer tutoring program is scheduled from June 3-21. Session times are from 9:00AM-Noon and 1:00-4:00PM. This tutoring is for students currently in Calvary’s Kindergarten through 5th grade. The 2018-19 School Year Concludes We celebrate our Calvary Lutheran Family Time Picnic and Kickball beginning at 11:45 AM on Thursday, May 23. The 2018-19 school year at Calvary Lutheran School will conclude on Friday, May 24. An end of year awards ceremony will begin at 10:30AM in the sanctuary. The first part of the ceremony will involve the entire student body of Kindergarten-8th grade. At 11:00AM 5th-8th grade students will remain in the church for the conclusion of the awards. A closing chapel service will follow the awards ceremony. We anticipate this service beginning at 11:45AM. School will be dismissed at 12:30PM. [No lunch, afternoon Extended Care and Preschool Extended Care services provided on this day.] We invite parents, grandparents, and friends of Calvary to attend this exciting conclusion to the school year. God has indeed richly blessed our year together. We commend all into His care.

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Calvary Lutheran School News from Principal Rensner

8th Grade Graduation We are proud to announce the 69th graduating class of Calvary Lutheran Church and School. Graduation will take place at a special worship service held on Thursday, May 23 at 7:00PM. 32 graduates will be conferred their diplomas on this night. We are honored to present Ainsley Blazek as this year’s class valedictorian and Annika Morrison as the class salutatorian. We commend these students and celebrate with their families on this academic accomplishment. A reception in the gymnasium hosted by our seventh grade will immediately follow the service. The 69th graduating class of Calvary Lutheran School includes: Jake Akins, Carson Andre, Andrew Awrey, Eric Bangert, Ainsley Blazek, Mary Buckner, Harrison Combs, Elliott Cook, Daniel Cross, Brock Dodds, Christopher Ervin, Leah Hardiman, Alex Hodgin, Grace Johnson, Jessicah Lamin, Louis Mobley, Noah Moore, Annika Morrison, Max Neitzke, Braeden Reese, Jacob Roberts, Katie Roe, Christian Russell, Bekah Springer, Makenzie Steenbergen, Abby-Grace Townsend, Briana Thie, Isaac Vance, Kadeyn Vance, Ella Wiegand, Regan Wilson, and Maegan Young. We ask the Lord to bless these graduates as they continue to glorify their Savior as they pursue higher academic challenges and other adventures.

NEWS FROM LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF INDIANAPOLIS LHSI Association meeting – Wednesday, May 1 The Lutheran High School Association will meet Wed., May 1, 7:00 pm at LHS. All are welcome; delegates are required to attend. Math, ASL, Music teachers needed We are seeking teachers for Math, American Sign Language, and Music (Band and Choir). If you are interested or know of someone who would like to join the mission and ministry at LHS contact Bev McIntosh at [email protected] or Michael Brandt at [email protected]. Teachers are required to have an Indiana teacher license. LHS Saints on Stage present Nothing But the Truth May 3 and 4 Based on the "documentary" novel by AVI, the Nothing But the Truth is an alternative-style Readers Theatre piece that grapples with issues of free speech, the influence of the media, and students' rights. Paralleling current events of media outrage, there are no easy answers presented in this play, which is ultimately concerned with the critically important issues of respect, personal freedom, and patriotism. Readers theatre entails a script adapted from literature, the audience visualizing a majority of the action, focusing on the spoken word interpretation of the actors, requiring little set, costumes, props, or memorized lines. Performances will take place at 7:00 pm on Fri. and Sat., May 3/4 in the Ruth Lilly Auditorium. Visit lhsi.org for more information. Retirement Reception – Sunday, May 5 Join us to celebrate what God has done in the teaching ministries of Nancy StClair (43 years), Fred Willig (44 year), and Brent Minnick (35 years). Come to the Mary-Martha Commons at LHS on Sunday, May 5, 1:30 pm for Fellowship and Refreshments, a Program, and the Spring Music Concert. Spring Concert – Sunday, May 5 The Music Department of Lutheran High School will present its Spring Concert on Sunday, May 5, 4:00 pm in the Ruth Lilly Auditorium. Please join members of the choirs and band for this free event as we finish off the year’s concert season. Seniors will be showcased and recognized during the evening’s show. Commencement – Sunday, May 19 Lutheran High School’s 41st Baccalaureate and Commencement for the Class of 2019 will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2:00 pm in the Gymnasium. All are welcome to attend; doors will open at 1:00.

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Women in Mission Extravagant Sharing We blessed the shoppers at the Lutheran Child and Family Services Sharing Place with many breakfasts by donating many boxes of breakfast cereal in April. Thank you! So many families needing a quick sandwich will be happy to have peanut butter and jelly when the kids are home from school. Support those in need with your donations of Peanut Butter and Jelly during the month of May. Our ordinary gifts express the love of Jesus to many who have special needs. Place your peanut butter and jelly donations on the Extravagant Sharing shelves in the church narthex. Thank you! A new calendar of requested donations for each month is posted on the shelves.

Blankets for Babies Our May dates are Thursdays, May 9th and 23rd. (6-8 p.m. in the cafe area) A big THANK YOU to Diana Langhammer and Deb Stephens for donating yarn to keep our mission going strong. Also, welcome to our newest knitter, Clara Crosby. Questions? Susan Daniels 317-882-3691.

Ladies’ Saturday Bible Study Sat., May 4, 8:30 a.m. This month’s study will be from the LWML Spring Quarterly led by Susan Daniels. Join us in the EPIC Library at 8:30 a.m.

Compassion Ministry Spring is Here! Bottles for Babies and Book Collection Compassion has a variety of ways you can help this spring. We will have Bottles for Babies, collecting money for Life Centers. For the month of May we will be collecting books for preschoolers at Shepherd Community. Look for our bin. If you prayed for someone during Lenten Call to Prayer, consider writing them a note to let them know. As you start your garden plant a little extra to contribute to the produce table coming this summer. All money collected goes to the Good Samaritan Fund. Thank you for your involvement.

College Care Packages 55 college care packages were mailed in April with snack items, various bible verse “pass it on cards”, and a note to encourage the students in their final weeks of the semester. “May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” - Psalm 114:15

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Fellowship Ministry

HELPING HANDS MINISTRY For Fellowship Activities

Volunteers are needed to help with fellowship activities throughout the year. When we contact you, help if it fits your schedule! Consider being a part of Helping Hands Ministry in one or more areas below: Make food (bake, finger foods, etc.) Purchase food (fruit, donuts, etc.) Set up/take down tables & chairs Day of event preparations Prep food to serve Serve food Clean up Contact Linda Bugher TODAY at [email protected] or 317-432-1865 with your email address, phone number and area(s) in which you desire to serve! Fellowship Painting Class Fellowship Ministry Team is hosting a painting class on Monday, June 10 from 6:30-9:00pm at “You are the Artist” Art Studio in Greenwood (200 E. Main St., Suite C). Cost is $25 per person and all materials will be provided. Class is limited to 20 people. Light refreshments will be available. To reserve your spot, sign up and leave payment with church office or Linda Bugher. Make checks payable to Calvary Lutheran Church (memo line: Fellowship Painting Class). For questions, contact Linda Bugher at [email protected]. Join in the fun for a relaxing time and go home with a piece of art!

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Stewardship Emphasis Stewardship Update

By Rachel Daeger, Chair, Stewardship Ministry Team

www.clcs.org/giving Thank you to the Communications Ministry Team for the excellent work they’ve done on revitalizing the Calvary website. They have certainly captured the energy and activity going on at Calvary in a user-friendly platform. On the day of the Easter Egg Hunt the website was visited by over 180 people. What a powerful example of how Calvary’s website will help us reach out to the community. When exploring the website be sure to visit the giving page. You will find information on how to use your time, talents and treasures to honor God. This page will also have a link to an issue of the Stewardship update newsletter, highlight a recent example of how our offerings help and a copy of the most recent annual report to download. You’ll also see instructions on how to download the Give+ app which allows you to give by credit/debit card or checking/savings account without needing to set up an account. Notes from our India Mission students With funds contributed by the congregation, the Stewardship Ministry team has been sponsoring four students in India for the past year. Recently when Marv and Rhonda Hansen visited the Calvary India Mission schools they were able to share our good wishes with the students who wrote us notes in reply. I’m excited to share their words with everyone:

Please join me in praying for these students. If you would like to personally sponsor a student, please contact the Hansens at marvin.m.hansen @gmail.com for information. Amazon Smile purchases support Calvary AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers. You can also let Amazon know to remind you to switch to the correct browser when you are making a purchase. With graduations, weddings and other special holiday’s coming up this is a great way to support Calvary.

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VBS Registration Form Vacation Bible School – Registration Form June 24-28, 2019 9 – 11:30am Age 3 to 4th Grade (One Form Per Child)

6111 S. Shelby Street Indianapolis, IN 46227

Child’s name: ________________________Child’s gender: ________________ Child’s age: ____Date of birth: ________Last school grade completed: ______ Name of parent(s): __________________________________________________ Street address: ______________________________________________________ City: _________________________________State: _________ ZIP: ___________ Home telephone: (____) ___________Home e-mail address: _________________

Parent/caregiver’s cell phone: (_____): __________________________________ Home church: ________________________________________________________ Crew number or name (for church use only): _____________________________ Allergies or other medical conditions: _________________________________ In case of emergency, contact: ________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________ Relationship to child: _________________________________ The children will be making their own VBS shirts this year. Please have your child bring in a plain, white t-shirt on Monday, June 24th. Please return completed forms to the church office or place in Paula Streib’s mailbox in the narthex. Please turn in registration forms by June 16th, but we will continue to accept registration forms up until the start of VBS.

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Communications Ministry Team We’ve updated Calvary’s website! After months of preparation, we have a new and improved clcs.org website. It is based on the “King” theme from our website platform provider, Ekkleisa360. The site has a modern and improved look and feel, and many new features. To try it out, go to www.clcs.org.

The page header is the same on every page, and features two important icons:  Our church logo on the left; you can click on this logo at any time to return to the home page.  The “hamburger” or “sandwich” icon on the right; clicking this icon will open the navigation menu, allowing you to quickly jump to the information you are looking for. Once you open the menu, also note the Search box which allows you to look for information located throughout the site. Simply type in a keyword and click on the hourglass. Some key features of the new site include:  Information for first time visitors and seasoned members  Worship times and styles  Key Ministries (Children, Youth, Adults, Missions)  Sermons, Blogs and Events  How to Get Involved  “Community” and Bible Study groups  Volunteering and Serving  Who We Are and Our History  What We Believe  Our Staff  Member Directory  News articles  And more

As we now move forward with this new site, we will be focused on keeping the information current and of interest to visitors and members alike. We welcome inputs from everyone: upcoming events, opportunities to serve, key information to share, articles on activities, etc. Please send your contributions to [email protected].

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ADULT MINISTRY DAYTRIP Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana Levi Coffin Historic Site & Interpretive Center “The Grand Central Station” of the Underground Railroad

Historic Depot District Lunch Stop Louis Tiffany Stained Glass Windows Cost: $38 per person; reservation due by May 29, 2019 Charter Bus with wheelchair lift; limited to 48 passengers 9:00 am Leave Calvary Lutheran North Parking Lot 6111 Shelby St., Indianapolis, 46227

Pick Up Riders - St. John Lutheran Church 6630 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis, 46203

Levi Coffin Historic Site and Interpretive Center in Fountain City, IN Lunch Stop - Richmond’s Historic Depot District Little Sheba’s Restaurant

Private tour of Reid Presbyterian Church, Richmond A treasure of Louis Tiffany stained glass - 62 windows

5:00 - 5:30 pm Arrive back in Indy - St. John’s & Calvary ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Reservation with payment due by Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Name(s):_________________________________________ Phone:___________________ Email: ___________________________ Cost: $38.00 per person Fee covers charter bus, driver gratuity, and Interpretive Center admission. Lunch is not included. Plan to bring cash or credit card for lunch stop Enclosed: Check # and amount: ____________________ Cash: ___________ (Checks payable to Calvary Lutheran; memo line: June Daytrip)

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CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 6111 Shelby Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 www.clcs.org Phone: 317-783-2000

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CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Worship: Saturdays 6:30 PM Sundays 8:00 & 10:45 AM Family Education Hour (Sunday School) 9:25 AM Senior Pastor: Kurt Ebert

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Associate Pastor: Joshua Reifsteck

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Deaconess: Emily Spelde

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Director of Youth & Family Ministry: Sam Troemel

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Tamil Indian Ministry: Pastor Udhay Raji

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Director of Children’s Ministry: Paula Streib

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Principal: Stephen Rensner

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Admissions Counselor: Jennifer Skojac

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Administrative Assistants:

Shari Lipps

[email protected]

Shari Shaker

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Amy Andre

[email protected]

Bookkeeper: Julie Combs

[email protected]

Business Mgr: Gary Bugher

[email protected]

Church Office: (317) 783-2000

School Office: (317) 783-2305

Church Website: www.clcs.org

School Website: www.choosecalvary.com