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Have you had the chance to check out the new monthly bulletin? Heather Von Tobel shares her experience serving with Compass International, an organization that welcomes immigrants, refugees, students, and international neighbors into the community. Compass offers classes in English for adults and offers help with schoolwork for the kids. Heather says: "One of the things that shocked me was how many international families live in the Valparaiso area. I had been in a 'bubble' - my neighborhood, the kids' schools. and church all consisted of the same demographic. Compass services families from over 35 countries, and 15 languages are spoken in the group!" Read Heather's story at calvaryweb.net/stories or pick up the June bulletin on Sunday.

One question that's been an important part of the Even More project is: How can we be intentional about showing Jesus in different ways, including renovations to our church building? Soon you'll be able to see a bunch of these beautiful, bright photos around the main building! We want to fill the walls with pictures that tell stories about God's love through people and places all over the world. Most of the photos were even taken on Calvary mission trips! So excited to see these photos on walls around the church!

Want to help out around Calvary AND spend some time outside in sunny weather? Come help us care for the landscape beds around the church campus! A couple weeks ago some ladies on staff pulled out their gardening gloves and fixed up the gardens outside the Life Change Center. Come help us with round 2! Email [email protected] for details.

For kids, Vacation Bible School is the best week of summer! Reach out to a neighbor or friend and invite them to experience God's love at VBS on June 18-21. We're excited to see kids learn more about Jesus this year In the Wild! Child registration is open at https://calvaryweb.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/239833 You can also sign up to volunteer at https://calvaryweb.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/239833

The new MOPS group is open for registration! MOPS is a safe, loving environment where moms have the opportunity to make new friends, share experiences, and laugh together. Space is limited! Learn more and sign up at

What does it mean to be part of the community? In the city, for the city. We want to be a people that reaches out, serves, and loves. Summer Kickoff was one example of this but there are a ton of other ways we can care about the people of Valparaiso. How is God calling you to love and serve others?

Join us for some fun on Sunday! Come show our students how excited we are for their upcoming mission trip!

Join us at Summer Life Nights to meet Calvary people and learn more about joining a Life Group in the fall! The first Summer Life Night is just one week away on Wednesday 6.12 at 6p. We provide dinner while you join others around a table, meet new friends and participate in a short teaching time and lively discussion. Learn more at https://buff.ly/2EFzUNS

Thank you to everyone who came out to Summer Kickoff last night! It got a little wet and windy, but what a fun time of worship, community, memories & fellowship!

Reminder: No worship services today! Thank you for a great and memorable night in Central Park last night. See you next Sunday at 8:15a, 9:45a & 11:15a!

Due to the rain, we’re moving worship under the Pavilion! Acoustic style 🎶

We’re getting the worship service started early, but there’s still time to get down to Central Park!

Today's the day! We're worshipping in the park tonight, and we can't wait for everyone to get the chance to hang out with our local partners. Just a reminder: when you give today, every dollar goes back into to the city through a special offering for our local outreach partners. You can give at the event, text an amount plus the words “for the city” to 84321, or give online today at https://buff.ly/30YnCtA

One more day. With activities, food, meeting local outreach partners, and worshipping together, Summer Kickoff is going to be a fun & exciting night in our community! Check out our website for any weather updates. We'll see you there!

Just 2 days until Summer Kickoff in Central Park at 5:30p! Reach out to someone - a neighbor, a family member, a friend - and invite them to this fun community event! And check out our Spotify playlist for the Summer Kickoff by finding us @calvaryvalpo on Spotify.

Worship services starts at 6:30p, but we'll be in the park ready to play, gather, and eat at 5:30p. Look for the booths of our local partners, who are actively working in the city to care for others. Find out what YOU can do to be in the city for the city! Check out calvaryweb.net/summer-kickoff for more details.

Thinking about joining a Life Group or if you want to get more connected here at Calvary? Try out our Summer Life Nights to meet Calvary people and learn more about joining a Life Group in the fall! Join us for the first Summer Life Night on 6.12 at 6p. We provide dinner while you join others around a table, meet new friends and participate in a short teaching time and lively discussion. Learn more at https://buff.ly/2EFzUNS

For kids, Vacation Bible School is the best week of summer! Reach out to a neighbor or friend and invite them to experience God's love at VBS on June 18-21. We're excited to see kids learn more about Jesus this year In the Wild! Child registration is open at https://calvaryweb.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/239833 You can also sign up to volunteer at https://calvaryweb.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/239833

We had so much fun with all the families who came out to our recent Family Fun Night. Bring the kiddos this Friday for Family WORSHIP Night at Calvary at 5:45p! Kids love to worship with the whole family. Come and help us answer the big question: why is Jesus unique?

You're invited to "come + see" God at work during Easter! Easter is all about God sacrificing his son on the cross and Jesus conquering sin & death for us - the ultimate act of love. We are called to represent Christ's powerful story in our own lives and to the people around us. Special Good Friday services are at 5p and 7p on 4.19. Then on 4.21 at 6:45a, 8:15a, 9:45a, & 11:15a come hear about God's powerful love and victory over death. And kids have a special place on Easter weekend that's safe and fun! Come play, sing, dance, and learn at Calvary Kids. Check out https://buff.ly/2HZWJP1 for more details or to text the url to invite a friend to join you!

Epiphany - a moment of sudden revelation and seeing things that we haven't previously seen. Jesus came to earth to reveal things about God in the flesh and to glorify him. With Jesus, there was a sense of collision between heaven and earth. Revelation. Wonder. Hope. Epiphany starts TOMORROW. Who's ready for this series?

You probably know that Calvary believes local and global outreach are important. But did you know that IN-REACH is too? Check out this message from Victoria Peasley about how we care for people in need within our church, and go to https://buff.ly/2JOAUkd to help.

Yesterday we started a new sermon series that will continue throughout the fall -- EPIC: The Story of Redemption. Join us in praying for this series, that God will move in big ways through our church and that we will focus more and more on Jesus, the hero of our story. In the sermon yesterday, Pastor Josh shared what our story is all about. "The story of redemption finds its focus in a Hero. At every point along the way –- it points to, predicts, and promises –- it foreshadows, heralds, and longs for the hero of the story, Jesus Christ."

Two years ago, we shared Greg Michalec's story. At the Worship + Family Meeting on Sunday, we got an update on how God is working in his life: "I've only become more convinced of the power of God alive in me (us) to overcome anxieties and fears. As I commit to Christ, grab a hold of God's promises in His word, resist the enemy, and fight, I'm completely confident that the enemy will flee. This has been my experience. James 4:7 is uncompromising--the enemy will flee. I’ve continued to learn that there is no substitute for committed, intentional time in God’s Word and prayer. I’ve learned that responding to the Spirit can take steps of faith that don’t make sense, but that He’ll meet you there. I’ve learned that I need to pray in faith—in expectation of God to move—and He has." This is why we do what we do, Calvary Church. So everyone has a story like Greg's.

Vacation Bible School is coming June 25 - 28! God has a game plan just right for our little ones & he’s already given them everything they need for life, including his very own playbook, the Bible. So what does it mean to be on God’s team? VBS is all about figuring that out. Gear up, get ready, & Game On! Register your kids at calvaryweb.net/vbs.

We're preparing both our hearts & the worship center for Easter this week! Grab a couple of friends & come celebrate the triumph of Christ this weekend. Good Friday services are at 4p & 6p & Easter Sunday services are at 6:45a, 8:15a, 9:45a, & 11:15a. calvaryweb.net/easter