Let's connect during the week.
Christian faith formation is a lifelong journey. That's why we are doing our best to make it easy for you to connect with God and others in authentic relationships throughout the week. No one person is an island and the faith journey is not meant to be done alone, so are working together to make it easier for you to join a faith community in this COVID season and beyond.
Children's Ministries
Children 3 years old through 6th grade are invited to Zoom with their friends this Sunday from 9:00 -9:30 AM. Through video and active hands-on activities, kids will encounter Jesus and the Bible each Sunday!
February 21 & 28 - Four Friends! Mark 2:1-12
Friends are a wonderful gift from God! Jesus had friends, too. Some of his friends were called disciples. Jesus taught the disciples all he could about God and God’s love. In this story, 4 friends help their paralyzed friend to be healed by Jesus. They demonstrated God's love through friendship.
- Four Friends Family Page
- Four Friends Coloring Page
- Four Friends Bible Mazes
- Four Friends Bible Word Search Puzzle
- Four Friends Crossword Puzzles
The Parable of the Sower- Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
God’s Word grows in the good soil of our hearts. This parable is all about a farmer who sowed, or planted seeds in different types of soil—and all of the different things that happened to those seeds once they were planted.
The Parable of the Wise & Foolish Builder- Luke 6:46-49
God is with us in life's storms. His love is a strong foundation on which to build our lives. This parable shows kids the wisdom of building on the firm foundation of God's love and His word.
The Widow's Offering-Mark 12:38-44
A rich man made a big deal out of how much money he was putting into the offering box. A widow gave everything she had to help others. Jesus pointed this out to his disciples and encouraged them to follow the example of the widow.
- The Widow's Offering Family Page
- The Widow's Offering Coloring Page 1
- The Widow's Offering Coloring Page 2
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Black History Movies for Kids
season that will bring you closer to Jesus and love Him with your whole heart! We have prepared a bag of goodies that include:Faith Formation for Youth
Middle School Ministries (Grades 6-8)
Our ministry to middle schoolers and their families includes resourcing parents, confirmation, retreats, small group Bible studies, community service, and youth gatherings. Contact our Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, Jeff Moeller for more information and the Zoom link!
Calvary Cares Food Drive Volunteers
High school and middle school youth are needed to help unload and sort food donations at church, this Sunday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. – 2 p.m. You can sign up using this link!
GAME NIGHT Rocks!
Join the experience at 7 PM most every Monday night! Students in grades 6-12 connect, compete, and encourage each other in their faith journey. Each night we share a life-verse from scripture, play a game, or 2, and pray. To connect with us on Monday nights contact Jeff Moeller our Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry.
Confirmation:
Calvary Lutheran Church’s confirmation program at Calvary seeks to encourage students to explore their relationship with God, who adopted them into his family when they were baptized, loved them so much that he sent his Son, Jesus into the world to die on a cross for their salvation and Together with the Holy Spirit, families, and our church community, we nurture and equip young men & women for a lifelong journey of faith, and to change the world around them.
Midweek Services During Lent
Second-year students and their parents get to do the readings at our Lenten services Wednesday nights at 7 PM. This is our tradition. Some of you, I know, did this last year because we had a very small second-year class last year. Readings will be sent out the week before along with directions. We plan to use Holden Evening Prayer and the readings come in the middle of the service followed by a short homily and then discussion questions in breakout rooms.
Confirmation Schedule 2020-2021
If you know of conflicts beforehand, please contact Teresa so that she can let the teacher know and they can plan accordingly.
Teresa Kaldor – teresakaldor@calvarylutheranchurch.org (Confirmation program coordinator)
Jeff Moeller – jeffmoeller@calvarylutheranchurch.org
Children's Messages are an awesome ministry for our young people. The children of our community and congregation look up to young people and appreciate their friendship and the leadership they experience through VBS, Kidzone on Sunday mornings, and Children Messages.
Faith Formation of Adults
The Parables of Jesus
Join us every Sunday at 11:15 a.m as we explore selected parables of Jesus, make discoveries, share our stories and “Stir up one another to love and good works.” as Hebrews 10:24 encourages us.
Jan. 31 The Sower: Matthew 13:3-23
Feb. 7 The Talents: Matthew 25:14-30
Feb. 14 No Adult Forum- Congregational Meeting
Feb. 21 Lost Coin & Sheep: Luke 15:1-10
Feb. 28 Good Samaritan: Luke 10:25-37
LIFE Circles is our small group ministry, that gathers 3-12 people around specific interests, topics, or affinities. They meet in seasons (periods of 6-8 weeks) though some may meet continuously. The interests, topics, or affinities are typically identified and developed by the passions and interests of the leaders. LIFE Circles provide a context for people to contemplate faith, experience community, and engage in the Great Commission of making disciples for Jesus Christ. Circles connect weekly, or biweekly, and engage at different levels or intensities, the spiritual disciplines of worship, Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and service. Our LIFE Circles serve the mission of the church, mobilize people for ministry, and is a component of our faith transformation process.