Youth Ministry at Green Lake Calvary Church

2010-11-05T13:08:00.001-04:00

Thanks for stopping by the Calvary Crew Blogspot! For you first time visiters, Calvary Crew is the Jr. and Senior high youth group at Green Lake Calvary Church. Crew is a noisey bunch of students who love Jesus and one another. Come check us out Sunday evenings (during the school year) in the youth center at GLCC where you will find all kinds of fun, friends and most importantly experience the love of Jesus.
OutFlow is a summer ministry for teens, where faith and belief is put into practice when we bring our love from Jesus into the community.
So go ahead and scroll through the blog. You will see what we've been up to and where we are going as a youth group. You will also find FNT (9th -12th Friday Night Thing ) info, web links, forms and other helpful information so check back often.

November 12- WOL Super Bowl

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An all-nighter. First to the K-Wings hockey game, then pizza and bowling, and off once again to the Weatern Michigan University rec center.

Nov. 12 Leave GLCC@ 5:45 pm Return 7:00 am Saturday morning.

Calvary Crew Kick-Off 2010-11

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God is stirring the hearts of some of our teens and has moved them to step into the pools of Baptism to proclaim their faith in Jesus through their obedience and testamony.Everyone is invited to this very special evening Sunday September 19, 5:00pm.

Immedietly after the Baptimal service the youth group will head out on a top secret scavanger hunt before returning to the Youth Center for food and games.

When?: Sunday, September 19, 5-8:30pm

Where?: Start at GLCC follow clues complete your task and end up back at GLCC

Who?: You of course

How much $?: Zippo, nothing, nadda

See Ya There-
PC

Crew Randomness

2009-12-14T23:26:00.029-05:00

Under Construction

Introducing the King of King's

2009-04-28T15:05:00.002-04:00

Winds of Fire- Opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus

2008-12-29T13:58:00.002-05:00

"We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us..."
-1 Corinthians 5:18a

A couple of weeks ago many of you experienced the privilege of exercising your faith outside the walls of the church building, when you gave blankets and prayed for peoples hurts and needs. We witnessed firsthand the need for Jesus in the lives of people. We also noticed how receptive people are when offered love and compassion.

We have another opportunity to represent Jesus to these same people Saturday January 17. We will leave GLCC at 4:20 and meet Martin and Terry at Streetlights once again, before heading out to the streets to share the same opportunity of salvation Jesus first shared with us.

When: Saturday, January 17
Where: Downtown GR
Leave GLCC: 4:20 pm
Returnto GLCC: approximatly 9:00pm

Hope to see you there!
Sign-up in the youth center
PC

2008-12-19T16:09:00.002-05:00

FNT IS ON TONIGHT! :)
The plows have cleared the snow and we are on. Grab a friend and come on out. Drive Safe, it is winter and the roads are slippery.
Doors open 7:00
V- Ball tournament begins @ 8:00

See you tonight
PC

A quick note

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I have to run but I want to get the word out as quick as possible- I will update a full post later. Many of you expressed an interest in further ministry at Street Light. Tommorrow night they need help wrapping gifts at 5:30pm-8:00pm. If you can join comment, call or e-mail me. We will be heading out about 4:45.

They also need help for the Christmas party Dec. 27

There are also more opportunities for street evangelism the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sat of every month.

More to come:)
PC

Reminders

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Blankets of Hope
Will be delivered Sunday December 14. We will leave GLCC at 4:00 pm and return at 8:00pm. If you haven't turned in a permission slip do so Sunday. Remember to dress warm (we will be outside the entire time) and continue to pray for those we encounter.

(If you haven't turned in your permission slips- look on the right side bar for links to download and print them)

FNT
Create your team (of 4) and join us for the 2nd annual v-ball tournament. Register 7-8pm games begin at 8:00. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes awarded. (gift certificates).

See you Sunday!
PC

Faith in action

2008-11-25T12:55:00.006-05:00

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

-Jesus (after washing His disciples feet).

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. "

-Jesus

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

-Matthew 14:14 (then fed them)

What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

-James 2:14-17

-Crew (collecting blankets)

Because He first loved us.

Sunday's Big Event

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I am looking forward to seeing all of you this Sunday (Nov. 9)3-6pm. We will be kicking off the "Blankets of Hope" drive.Please keep praying for this outreach of hope and love. Pray for a great response to the flyers we hand out Sunday, pray for safety as we collect then distribute and pray for those who will be recieveing these blankets & shirts that they will see Jesus in our love for them.

James 2:14-16

Movie Night at FNT

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Hey guys this Friday (Nov.7) we will be showing the movie "The Ultimate Gift". It is a story about a very self absorbed young man and the journey set before him in order to inherit his billionare grandfathers estate. Here is an opportunity to bring your friends to a movie with substance and a message, and it is free! (although the popcorn is $4.00 a bag, just kidding:) thats free too. Now the movie is rated pg (that means parental guidance) so I want you to share the following link with your parents: http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0003124.cfm
If its alright with Mom and Dad come on out.
FNT-7-12
Movie starts at 8

How Great is our God Pt. 3 & 4

2008-10-27T21:37:00.010-04:00

Here is part 3 & 4 of "How Great is our God!" a message by Louie Giglio. Each video is about 10 minutes in length and well worth every second. Louie is a very gifted speaker and leaves us with a powerful message about the greatness of God and God's creation, from the vastness and complexity of the universe, to the smallest of details found at the cellular level. After watching these you may find it necessary to pause and worship the Creator of all things big and small.

If you haven't watched parts 1& 2, scroll down to the archives and go to July, 2008 or click the label below.

Reminder

2008-10-14T10:37:00.001-04:00

What:Scarewood forest (if you dare)
When?: This Saturday
Where?: Meet at Church @ 7:15 pm
Cost?: $3.00

Who?: Jr. & Sr. High Students

Invite your Friends!!

Hay ride-Food- Bon fire- and Scarewood Forest

Fun and Friends

2008-10-03T12:11:00.002-04:00

FNT is Back!

Tonight (Oct. 3)

7:00pm-12:00am

Call your friends and come on out.

P.C.

See You at The Pole

2008-09-24T11:10:00.005-04:00

The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save.He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." -Zephaniah 3:17

This was the scene this morning as school was begining at Wayland High and schools all across the nation. As stated in the verse above God must have "taken great delight" as students who claim His name continued joining in the circle as they arrived at school to pray for their fellow students, each other and thier school. What a great way to start the day!

How Great is our God Pt. 1 & 2

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Putting the Awesomeness of God into perspective. -Courtesy Laura V.

Thanks Laura :)

Good "Clean" Fun

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A Big Thank you going out to Nick, Bob, Steve, Elizabeth (boy can she dig), Howard and Brent for your involvement in Mudbowl '08.

Parade time at Green Lake

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Quizzer's at Nationals

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"Thanks to all who supported our efforts at the IFCA National Youth Convention. Your prayers, financial support and encouragement were overwhelmingly appreciated."
-The Quiz Team

Great Job Quiz team, you all put forth a tremendous effort memorizing scripture, practicing, competing and raising funds to get to Oregon- You have been an inspiration to many!!

PC

After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed...

2008-06-12T23:27:00.007-04:00

Well here I am trying to put a finished "look" on the blog and it's not going so well. If I were a writer I would say I have writers block..... Then I ran across John 17:1-(see above).

You see the purpose of this blog has been to share information, spread the word and communicate upcoming events (ministries) such as those to the right and others not yet posted for the summer. That's all good and well....

But I want more and I believe you do to. We can not be OK with successful events or nice web pages or great exposure or all the fun a person can ask for. All of these things are good.... but there needs to be more.

In the middle of teaching His disciples Jesus paused, looked toward heaven and prayed- He prayed that the time has come for God to glorify Himself- through Jesus.

Jesus Prayed. Often Jesus would pause to pray or even "sneak" off to be alone and pray. Before we rush headfirst into the many opportunities to minister this summer- let us pray for God to glorify Himself and do extraordinary things we can not do ourselves.

Pray for God to reveal Himself; through His people-us- and our love for one another, through His love for the lost (He loves them through us), through our generosity toward others, through our interest in people, through our devotion to Christ.

With God before us these will not be summer programs, rather they will be opportunities for lives to be changed forever!!

Let us all hunger and pray for the presence of God- Together

PC

pastorchuck@fnwusers.com

Site Under contruction

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During the next week I will be making a number of changes to the blog to better reflect our summer ministries here at GLCC. The blog "should" stay fully functional throughout this time so feel free to leave a comment, browse the calendar- and register for VBS. More to come

P.C.

Lots of Sun & Fun

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This picture speaks for all of us by the end of the day!

P.C.

Whatta Day

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Thank you to all that served Sunday morning (Ushers, Greeters, Praise team) all of you enriched the lives of many yesterday.

God was workin some good soil last night and His seed appeared to be taking root. My prayer for all of you is this- However God spoke to your heart last night, you take and run with it, never forgetting how He spoke to you, nor turning back. God Bless all of you, Pastor Chuck

Freestyling

Brandon and ???- After Crew last night. Any guesses who the other guy is?

As the regular Crew year has wound down, I want to give you opportunity here on the blog to leave a word of encouragement for your friends, or thank your small group leader, or maybe a word or two about how God has affected you this past year.- Just hit the comment button and type away:)

Have a great week Crew!

P.C.

Updates

2008-05-01T22:44:00.007-04:00

Youth Service

Reminder- practice Saturday May 3, at 9:30 am. Most of you will be done by 10:30. Those of you on the praise team will finish by 12:00. Thank you to all involved. Let us all pray and ask God to move through you as you lead the congregation in worship Sunday morning.

Spaghetti Dinner

I couldn't resist posting this picture, but seriously everyone is invited to a spaghetti dinner follow the morning service. This will be another great opportunity to raise money for the Quiz Teams trip to Oregon in June.

Quizzers taking a break at regionals

Michigan Adventure
You will need to be at church Saturday the 17th at 9:15 am. We will return to GLCC 11:30 pm. Those of you who prepaid your tickets include 1 lunch in the park. Pack another lunch as we will go to the vans as a group about 4:30 for dinner.
I have 2 extra tickets ($35.00 ea.) for anyone who would like to go yet.

Final thought-
I want to encourage you this week to re-read Mark 4:1-20 and ask yourself-

Have I been like the hardened path this week?
Or the rocky ground with shallow soil?
Or allowed the weeds of life to crowd Jesus out?
Or am I allowing the Spirit of Christ to crowd out the weeds?

If you find you fall under the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd catagory DON'T BE DISCOURAGED! You can start all over right now! In fact, if you took the time to evaluate yourself you have already begun. :)

Have a GREAT week all- P.C.