MARY MARTHA GUILD

The Mary Martha Guild is one of 220 Societies belonging to LWML-Canada and is open to all women of the church. They meet the first Monday of each month from September to June at one o'clock. The meetings consist of a devotion/Bible study, committee reports, planning and some- times a guest speaker.

They support missions throughout the world through LWML-Canada and Lutheran World Relief as well as locally through Lutheran Community Centre, Shelter House and Faye Peterson Transition House. Within the congregation they provide gifts for the confirmands, serve and provide funeral luncheons with the help of the Love Circles.

Rallies are held Spring and Fall and in recent years a week-end retreat for women has been held in August at Aurora Lutheran Bible Camp which provides women with an opportunity to have fellowship with women from other churches across the region in a relaxed, informal setting.

Active Teens Together In Christ (ATTIC)

Are you interested in meeting new friends? Come alone or with a friend. We have had up to 40 teens participating in our group. We serve others, we have bible studies of all shapes and sizes, and we have the best social events ever! Their most visible activity in the church is the Shrove Tuesday supper that they make themselves and serve. It's a great evening. The money raised is used for mission projects and their retreat at the end of the year. Past mission projects include buying vitamins, school materials and even a cow (that's right) Öa cow for poor people in other countries. Past retreats include, Duluth, Quetico Centre, Camp Aurora and Lutsen Winnipeg and Wisconsin Dells. Our group usually meets twice a month, one time for a meeting with a small devotion/discussion and game, and the other meeting is a fun activity of some kind such as paint ball, hiking, Lutsen Slide, car rally and much more. A.T.T.I.C Page

Adult Choir

The adult choir proclaims the story of God's love a our worship services, especially powerful at the festive seasons. It's a great place to meet new people and learn a lot of musical techniques. Please come and join us Sunday nights at 6:30 PM, everyone is welcome.

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild is a group of dedicated women who prepare the alter for each service, making sure there are enough communion supplies, the table is set, the acolytes are prepared, and the paraments and banners are the appropriate colour for the season. They are very creative in beautifying the altar every Sunday. They also prepare and assist with the baptisms and during the confirmation of our young people. They are always looking for new people and new ideas.

Calvary Youth Choir

The Calvary Youth choir is open to anyone between the ages of 8 and 18, no musical experience is necessary, just a basic reading level is all you need to join the fun. We meet regularly on Sunday afternoons at 12:00pm. This is a great place to learn about music, make new friends, sing about God's love and most of all, have fun!

Aurora Lutheran Bible Camp

Summer youth ministry for children ages 4 - 16 years. Located on beautiful Warnica Lake. Owned by all seven Lutheran Church Canada churches to which Calvary is a member. We run 5 weeks of camp each summer with each geared to a select age level. Little Lambs - 4 to 6 year olds camp is a weekend program where little campers share the experience with their parent or guardian. All programs include bible study, fellowship, crafts, outdoor activities and whole lot more. See your board representative for a registration form or opportunities for summer work or volunteering. Voice mail 767-2420 (Please leave a message) www.auroralutheran.ca

Contemporary Music Group - The Praise Raisers

On the second and fourth Sundays of each month 11:00 am service we have a team of people leading the contemporary worship songs. This is an energetic group of song leaders and they are always looking for members.

Cleaning

From the beginning the building at Calvary have been cleaned by volunteers. As the building has grown, the Trustees have issued detailed easy-to-follow instructions as to what each cleaning area entails. As well as weekly cleaning, twice a year the members do a more thorough house cleaning - a time of fellowship and food!

Friday School

This is a seasonal opportunity for kids and adults alike. Throughout Lent we run Friday School for six Friday's. We've had so much success with this program and it has really opened the door for kids to continue in Sunday School. Friday School starts at 7:00pm and runs till 8:30pm. The evening consists of a lesson, a craft, some games and a snack.

From The Heart

The inspiration for this group comes from James 2:15,16 "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 fed,' but do nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?" This group in practical ways works to channel needed items to group homes or existing agencies, to feed and clothe those in need. We also organize and serve dinners at the shelter house every 3rd Sunday of the month. We server approximately 100-120 persons each month.

God's Men

Thursdays at 10:00am, rain or shine, warm or cold, some of Calvary's God's Men gather for some fellowship, coffee and conversation. Topics of discussion are as varied as the weather with a lot of ideas exchanged. "How to do" and "where to get", questions are readily answered by men eager to share expertise and talents. The gatherings are totally casual and all are welcome. Thursday mornings at 10:00am even during July and August.

Abundant Life

Our group meets to share travel tips, faith, and just enjoy each others company. Common themes are travel insurance (medical) U.S. long distance phone carriers and best deals on motels etc. All are welcome not just people who spend winters in the USA. We always attempt to have a guest speaker so we not only have fun but also learn something about living at our meetings which are held the first Thursday of the month at 2:00pm. Bob and Veryle McCulloch are our leaders: 939-1413

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Calvary's Fellowship Team

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