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Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

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Uniquely wired and wonderfully made - that’s YOU! Save the date for Kids Camp 2018. Gadgets and Gizmos is coming June 18-22 to Central Campus and June 18-21 to West Campus for kids who have completed 1st–5th grades. You don’t want to miss this week! Register now at calvarynow.com/kidscamp.

Check out the Calvary Classic Cruise In at Calvary West, a free event for all! There will be food, games, and lots of classic cars! It will be held on Saturday, June 2, from 10:00a-1:00p. To add a car or volunteer: twilliams@calvarynow.com (Truett Williams).

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MAY 6 | Next Gen Outreach Event Next Gen choirs will be hosting a special event at Lewisville Square TODAY. There will be a block party at 4:00p, a puppet show at 5:00p, and at 5:30p, there will be a musical presentation by the 3rd–5th grade choirs called, “Danny & the Shacks”. The event is free and for all ages. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show.

MAY 9 & 16 | Gospel Conversations Practice easy ways to share your story and God’s story with people who are far from God. This class is in B-2106 at Calvary Central. There will be no childcare available. Details: 336.714.5455 (Sharon Frennea).

MAY 12 | Serve Saturday On May 12, 13 different, simple activities have been organized for you to show the love of Jesus here and now. See opportunities at calvarynow.com/missions and register online to coordinate efforts.

MAY 14 | Senior Adult Luncheon The Senior Adult Luncheon will be on Monday, May 14, from 10:30a-1:00p in the Central Campus Dining Room. Come for lunch and a time of fellowship. Lunch is $4 per person. No reservations required. Details: 336.714.5430 (Shannan Roussel).

MAY 25 | Calvary Day School Graduation Come to the Calvary Day School High School Graduation on May 25 at 7:00p in the Worship Center. Commencement Speaker, Austin Gentry, is a Triad native and published author. He will be speaking from his new book, “10 Things Every Christian Should Know For College.”

Host Families Needed Would you consider being a “missionary in your own home?” Do you have an extra bedroom in your home? Do you desire to enhance the family experience for a Chinese exchange student? Calvary Day School and New Oasis International Education are seeking host families for the 2018 -2019 school year. Details: awaters@calvaryday.school (Anna Waters).

THIS SUMMER | Cougar Sports & Technology Camps Cougar Sports Camps are now enrolling for the summer! Registration is also open for Technology Camp for rising 4th–6th graders. Details: calvaryday.school/summer-camps

JULY 9-13 | Southside Kids Camp Southside Campus will be having their Kids Camp July 9-13 at 6:00p. Details/to Volunteer: mlawson@wakehealth.edu (Melinda Lawson).

MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITIES There are many opportunities to connect out through missions in the upcoming months or to pray for those who are going on a trip. Details: calvarynow.com/missions

MAY 9 | Last Night of Regular Wednesday Evening Activities The final night for AWANA, The LINK, and family meals will be May 9.

MAY 13 | Mother’s Day “A woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 Happy Mother’s Day! There will be no evening service. Enjoy the day with your families.

MAY 20 | Calvary United Come together as a church family united in ministry as we connect out, in, and up. 5:30p in the Calvary Central Worship Center.

MAY 20 & JUNE 10 | Senior Recognition Sunday On May 20 at Calvary Central at 9:15a and June 10 at Calvary West at 11:15a, we will be honoring our graduating seniors. Receptions will follow afterwards. Register now at calvarynow.com/students. Details: 336.714.5456 (Victoria Pittman/Central) or 336.714.5576 (Matthew Hutchins/West).

MAY 28 | Memorial Day The church offices will be closed Monday, May 28, in observation of Memorial Day. We are grateful for all who have sacrificed.

JUNE 3 | Starting Point for Adults Starting Point is for those who are new to Calvary as well as those who have been attending for many years to learn where to start and how to take your next step at Calvary. The next class will be June 3 at Calvary West in Room 3304 at 9:45a led by Campus Pastor Ryan Showalter. Details: calvarynow.com/startingpoint

Welcome We would like to welcome the following baby born into the Calvary family: Jordan Paxton Eschler born April 6, 2018, to parents Zachary & Melissa and big sister Brinley.

TODAY | Journey Kids Journey Kids is a fun, exciting, and energetic worship gathering for kids K-5th grade. There will be lots of laughter, games, singing, and age-appropriate Bible stories. Come check it out at 11:15a at Calvary West in room 2120 and bring a friend to join you!

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Back in the fall, Calvary encouraged people to step up and serve in some capacity within the church. At Calvary West, all of the high school student small groups were moved to Sunday night to make it easier for them to serve on Sunday mornings, and several of these students stepped up in a big way. Some were already serving in some capacity and are now serving even more, while some began serving for the very first time. These young students have become great leaders within various ministry areas of the church and are living out 1 Timothy 4:12 as they set examples for how we ought to serve: with joy and persistence! Check out what some of these students have to say about serving.

I am a volunteer in children’s ministries. My main focus is Journey. I, along with three other people, lead worship weekly. I choose to volunteer because I love helping people in any way I am able and because it’s rewarding. I’m setting an example for the kids and they honestly enjoy it. It has meant a lot to be able to volunteer every week and get to know and love these kids. –Callye Bradburn

Serving at Calvary West in both Production and Kids Ministry has provided a way for me to feel connected to Christ and also community. I look forward to every Sunday morning where I have the opportunity to use my gifts to help other as well we myself grow in our walk with Christ. –Matthew Roache

I serve with the children at west campus through Journey Kids on Sunday monings and Kids camp in the summer. I feel the need to serve because it empowers me to grow in my faith as a leader and to be further involved in church activities. I’ve learned a few things through my service, some of which are: be flexible with plans and trust God and enjoy service, don’t make it a burden. –Garrett Keegan

I began serving a few years ago here and there because I noticed how much Ryan Showalter had on his plate, and wanted to help alleviate some of those stresses. I didn’t expect to become as involved as I am, but it has been an awesome experience. I, alongside of Harrison Myers, am a Journey Kids Worship Director, officially. Unofficially, I am at West campus frequently whenever I am needed for whatever I am needed. Serving at Calvary has most importantly allowed me to grow in my relationship with God and enabled me to pour in to people’s lives. Unequivocally it has shown me the inner workings of a Church and how difficult it is to do many things effectively, it has taught me responsibility and forged strong relationships with many of our staff, specifically Ryan, and Matthew (Hutch) Hutchens. It has consumed a lot of my time, but West Campus truly has become a second home for me, and I am thankful for the experiences and opportunities serving has given me. –Cole Bradburn

I started serving 2 years ago assisting in the 1st and 2nd grade bible fellowship class as well and journey kids worship. I went from being awkward in the back on my phone and helping with the tech to now helping lead it, doing setup before anyone is in the church, teaching lessons, and creating new games for the kids. Doing this has helped me learn how to properly lead and mentor, because we now have middle schoolers coming to us wanting to plug in and help serve where they can. God really showed me through this that we can all lead in some setting, and we can all also help others grow in their walk as I have by serving and being served. –Harrison Myers

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