VIA DE CRISTO - WEEKEND 107 - AUGUST 18-21 Lutheran Via de Cristo of North Texas announces Weekend 107 will take place at Bridgeport Camp and Conference Center, August 18-21. Via de Cristo is a lay-led experience, designed to strengthen your walk with Christ and to develop leaders within the local church. If you’d like to know more, please ask one of the pastors, Paul or Sharon (Bartells or Dobbs) or anyone wearing a rainbow lanyard. Details . . . SANDY SPITZMUELLER (In Person & Online Funeral Friday, Aug. 5, 11:00 am) Sandy Spitzmueller passed away Sunday, July 24. Sandy has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. Her funeral service will be held in person and online Friday, August 5 at 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church (live-streamed) . 2023 LADIES RETREAT - APRIL 21-23 - GLAMPING! 2023 will be our first ever GLAMPING retreat! We are excited to be heading to Round Top, TX (4 hours from Calvary) where we will be staying in cute travel trailers, teepees and tents. • Click here to check out their website • Click here to REGISTER! (and more info) Drew's Eighth Annual Water Drive - Goal: 100,000 bottles! Did you know that this summer is predicted to be hotter than average? Now imagine you’re in that heat and do not have easy access to running water. Let’s beat the heat with Drew’s 8th annual Water Drive. Details . . . PR. PHIL IS RETURNING TO ISRAEL...WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN? We are once again returning to Israel with Pastor Phil with departure from DFW on February 28, 2023. As any of our pilgrims can attest who have traveled with us previously, your spiritual life will deepen and you will experience the thrill of walking in the footsteps of Christ. Check out the electronic brochure here. Please contact Kathy at kathy@personalizedtravelllc.com or 817-773-6527 TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY WITH PASTOR KYLE - Tuesdays - 10:40 am Pastor Kyle conducts a short weekly online devotion Tuesdays at 10:40 am. It is called “But God” and will highlight the real good news of God that enters abruptly into our daily lives….every Tuesday at 10:40am. (Hence the connection to Acts 10:40 and our theme verse). Please tune in or check it out on replay. For in life, struggles may come…"But God" is with you. Click to view Bible Studies on Facebook MORNING BIBLE STUDIES WITH PASTOR PHIL Facebook Bible Study of with Pastor Phil is available Monday-Friday at 8 am. Scripture, song, and prayer. We are currently studying Ezekiel. Ezekiel was a man of broad knowledge, not only of his own national traditions but also of international affairs and history. He was gifted with a powerful intellect and was capable of grasping large issues and of dealing with them in grand images. Click to view Bible Studies on Facebook ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response Fund Crisis in Ukraine and Eastern Europe Lutheran Disaster Response provides refugees with immediate support and supplies such as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has joined other religious leaders from Europe and around the globe in issuing an interfaith call for peace in the region. Please Give Now . . . Presbyterian Night Shelter - Volunteers Needed Calling all volunteers, former and future, who are interested in serving at the Presbyterian Night Shelter! Calvary has a long history of serving up dinner on the second and fourth Fridays of the mont. Due to COVID, the ministry was discontinued several months ago. However, the shelter is ready to welcome us back. If you are interested in helping and feel comfortable doing so, or if you have questions, please email frances-burns@att.net. PNS Sandwiches - Second Sunday of every month Interested in helping make sandwiches at home for Presbyterian Night Shelter? Contact Amy Thomas (817-992-2912) to help. Sandwiches delivered to the Presbyterian Night Shelter on the 2nd Sunday of every month. NEED begins full operations. Help wanted for bulk pickups! If you can help with bulk pick ups, please contact the church office, or one of our pastors. If you have a clothing or home good donation, N.E.E.D. East in Hurst is still accepting these types of donations. Please take your items directly there (see needdfw.org for address & donation schedule), or to an alternate donation location. N.E.E.D. is in the News! NBC 5 broadcast their story on September 29. Click here to watch. Read more about NEED Hymn History with Viktor Calvary's Director of Worship & Music, Viktor Andersson researches the history behind each Sunday’s Hymn of the Day. Click on the link to enjoy his uplifting, educational and entertaining YouTube videos! Complete Listing . . . more coming events . . .