WORLD HUNGER:  Next Sunday, 5/31/26, we will be taking a special collection for World Hunger!

LWR KITS: We are now concentrating on Baby Care Kits.  For these kits, we need:  HAND towels in dark colors, 4 oz Ivory soap bars, baby socks, and sleepers in 6 mo. to 24 mo. sizes.

Also, your sewing skills are needed!  School bags are cut out and instructions are provided.  (On the wooden table topped with laundry baskets.)  32 bags are completed and filled with the prescribed supplies.  We hope to have many, many more done by the end of August.

FREDERICK PLACE MEAL:  The next meal we are providing is Friday, June 12th.   Check the kiosk for the sign-up sheet for food items needed.  Thank you for your generosity with this program! 

ASK TO RECEIVE:  This is our stewardship theme for 2026-27.  We ask our members for support to keep our ministry going at Calvary.  We urge you to ask your Lord to motivate you to generosity and a strong commitment in your giving.  There is a letter, promise giving card, and a volunteer form in your mail slot, coming to your email, and copies on the entrance table.  Read and consider the information and return the forms to aid our planning and receive your promises.

LIGHT THE FIRE:  Faith Lutheran Church in Three Lakes will be hosting Light the Fire for Fortune Lake this year on Sunday, May 31st, at 6:30 pm with a campfire and fun.  They are also looking for folks to help lead different parts, including:

1. Video: Record a short video of those present to send to Fortune Lake.
2. Song leader: Dillon Ford, Fortune Lake staff, other?
3. Opening prayer: Prayer is provided.
4. Skit cast of 6: There are no long lines. Two medium sized parts and 4 smaller ones.
5. Impact story: How has God worked in your life through Fortune Lake? What do you like about Fortune Lake? 5 minutes or less please.
6. Invitation to give: Words of invitation are provided.
7. Call Pastor Catie Ford if interested in helping – 715-600-3980 cell

CAMPGROUND WORSHIP: Services will be starting Memorial Weekend, Sunday, May 24th, next weekend … spread the word!

WORLD HUNGER:  The month of May brings another 5th Sunday World Hunger, which is 5/31/2026!  Pocket change and any other donation you wish to make are appreciated … generosity on the last World Hunger Sunday was inspiring!

LWR KITS: We are now concentrating on Baby Care Kits.  For these kits, we need:  HAND towels in dark colors, 4 oz Ivory soap bars, baby socks, and sleepers in 6 mo. to 24 mo. sizes.

Also, your sewing skills are needed!  School bags are cut out and instructions are provided.  (On the wooden table topped with laundry baskets.)  32 bags are completed and filled with the prescribed supplies.  We hope to have many, many more done by the end of August.

FREDERICK PLACE MEAL:  The next meal we have signed up for is Friday, June 12th.   Watch the kiosk for the sign-up sheet for food items needed.  Thank you for your generosity with this program! 

GROUNDS & GRILL:  Wednesday, May 19th, 3:45-5:30 p.m.  Time to spruce up our property and make an inviting space for members and guests.  Bring your favorite tools, rakes, blowers, garbage bags, and food to share for the Pot Luck supper.

ASK TO RECEIVE:  This is our stewardship theme for 2026-27.  We ask our members for support to keep our ministry going at Calvary.  We urge you to ask your Lord to motivate you to generosity and a strong commitment in your giving.  There is a letter, promise giving card, and a volunteer form in your mail slot, coming to your email, and copies on the entrance table.  Read and consider the information and return the forms to aid our planning and receive your promises.

REMINDER:  Campground Worship services will be starting Memorial Weekend, which is not the last weekend in May, but the 4th weekend due to the end of the month, May 31st, falling on a Sunday this year!  This means the first Campground services will be Sunday, May 24th …   spread the word!

WORLD HUNGER:  The month of May brings us another World Hunger Sunday on the 5th Sunday, which is 5/31/2026!  Be prepared to surrender your pocket change along with any other donation you wish to make… generosity on the last World Hunger Sunday was inspiring!

FREDERICK PLACE MEAL:  Thank you to all who have provided the food for the Frederick Place meals.  We have taken on providing one supper each month.  We received a gushing thank you note from the residents for the meals we have taken to them; they even requested a recipe! That Thank You note has been posted on the kiosk.  Keep up the great support in feeding the homeless.

The next meal that Calvary is providing for Frederick Place will be Saturday, May 23rd.  Check the kiosk for the sign-up sheet for food items needed to prepare this meal.

WELCA:  This week, Calvary WELCA has a special offering (In a CWELCA envelope) to support the various projects and programs that are done locally and beyond which our group works through.

SYNOD ASSEMBLY:  Will meet Saturday at Immanuel Church in Rhinelander for our conference.  Kathy Hoffmann and Penny Ravey are representing our congregation at the assembly.

LWR KITS: Thank you all for the towels for Personal Care Kits.  Now we need to concentrate on Baby Care Kits.  For those we need:  HAND towels, also in dark colors, 4 oz size Ivory soap bars, baby socks, and sleepers for 6 mo. to 24 mo. sizes.

Your sewing skills are needed!  School bags are cut out and instructions are provided.  (These are on the wooden table topped with laundry baskets.)  32 bags have been completed and are filled with the prescribed supplies.  We hope to have many, many more done by the end of August.

LWR KIT NEEDS:  Bath Towels are needed for Personal Care Kits and Baby Kits.  Walmart has them for $2.94, the size is 27x52 in. They should be dark colors.

REMINDER:  Campground Worship services will be starting Memorial Weekend, which is not the last weekend in May, but the 4th weekend due to the end of the month, May 31st, falling on a Sunday this year!  This means the first Campground services will be Sunday, May 24th …   spread the word!

WORLD HUNGER:  The month of May brings us another World Hunger Sunday on the 5th Sunday which is 5/31/2026!  Be prepared to surrender your pocket change along with any other donation you wish to make… generosity on the last World Hunger Sunday was inspiring!

FREDERICK PLACE MEAL:  The next meal for Calvary will be Saturday, May 23rd.  Watch the kiosk for the sign-up sheet for food items needed to prepare this meal.

LWR KIT NEEDS:  Bath Towels are needed for Personal Care Kits and Baby Kits.  Walmart has them for $2.94, the size is 27x52 in. They should be dark colors.

REMINDER:  Campground Worship services will be starting Memorial Weekend, which is not the last weekend in May, but the 4th weekend due to the end of the month, May 31st, falling on a Sunday this year!  This means the first Campground services will be Sunday, May 24th …   spread the word!

WORLD HUNGER:  The month of May brings us another World Hunger Sunday on the 5th Sunday which is 5/31/2026!  Be prepared to surrender your pocket change along with any other donation you wish to make… generosity on the last World Hunger Sunday was inspiring!

CHECK MAILBOXES:  Please check your mailboxes for the monthly Chimes and Home Touch publications.

LWR KIT NEEDS:  Bath Towels are needed for Personal Care Kits and Baby Kits.  Walmart has them for $2.94, the size is 27x52 in. They should be dark colors.

LEFSE MAKING:  Those of you who signed up for learning how to make lefse should have received information on the two classes scheduled for this week.  As a reminder, those classes will be held as follows:

Saturday, 4/25 – 1 pm

Sunday, 4/26 – 10:15 pm