Outreach
Grace Place
Summary
Purpose
Grace Place is one of Calvary Lutheran Church’s partner ministries in Thunder Bay.
Grace Place volunteers serve by preparing meals and cleaning in the morning. In the afternoon (1:00-4:00pm), volunteers serve food, bus tables, wash dishes, and wash tables.
Grace Place exists to feed & clothe the poor and less fortunate, to model the love of God, to love the unlovely and ‘to preach the good news of Jesus Christ, to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and to release the prisoners from darkness.’
Isaiah 61:1
How Can I Help?
Get Connected
Consider serving at Grace Place.
Volunteers are needed Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
Participate in Grace Place’s annual fundraiser, Coldest Night of the Year Walk in late February
Invite others to join you so they may experience serving at Grace Place as well.
Donate plastic containers, clothing, household items, and food to Grace Place. Drop off in the back door during Sunday – Wednesday hours
Ann Nummikoski
Ron Winstl
Church Office
Phone: 807-623-8735
E-mail: calvary@tbaytel.net
Mary Martha Guild
Summary
Summary
The Mary Martha Guild meets regularly (1:00pm every 1st Monday of the month) to worship, discuss missions and mission projects, and communicate upcoming LWML events.
The group determines mission opportunities that Calvary Lutheran Church can help support, including knitting mitts, collecting grocery items, and so on.
All women are invited and encouraged to participate in this uplifting group dedicated to Christian Growth and service.
The Mary Martha Guild (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – Canada) exists to equip and motivate women to grow in God’s Word, serve God’s people, and share God’s Son.
How Can I Help?
Get Connected
Provide supplies for the ministries the Mary Martha Guild has decided to support.
Attend a Mary Martha Guild Meeting.
Support the mission financially.
Attend the annual retreat at Aurora Lutheran Bible Camp (usually held in June).
Bev Bloom
Missions/Outreach Team
Summary
Purpose
The Missions & Outreach Team is a group of volunteers dedicated to regularly meeting to receive, review, and recommend missions and community outreach opportunities to Church Council and the congregation.
This team consists of individuals who proactively encourage Calvary members’ commitment to and engagement with partnered community outreach organizations (Camp Aurora, Grace Place, Shelter House, Dilico, Community Clothing Assistance, etc.).
The Missions & Outreach Team communicates the direction and needs of Calvary’s missions & community outreach with the congregation.
The Missions & Outreach Team exists to provide Calvary Lutheran Church direction and opportunities to be good stewards of their talents, time, and treasures.
How Can I Help?
Get Connected
Consider Co-Ordinating the
Missions & Outreach Team
Consider joining the
Missions & Outreach Team
Maintain awareness of community outreach opportunities and join them.
Provide suggestions to the Missions & Outreach Team of missions & outreach opportunities.
Missions/Outreach
Co-Ordinator
Are you passionate about missions and community outreach? Consider volunteering to co-ordinate the team and proactively recruiting members to join. Contact the Church Officeif interested.
Team Member
Indicate interest in serving on this team on Calvary’s Loved + Sent Sheets.
Camp Aurora
Summary
Purpose
Since 1955, Camp Aurora has been planting & nurturing seeds of the Gospel for all guests – young and old – who have visited.
Camp Aurora is run by a volunteer board of directors made up of members from the 6 Thunder Bay LCC Churches. The Board meets monthly to discuss the direction of Camp Aurora and progress of maintenance, public relations, hiring, training, etc.
The Camp Aurora Board consists of sub-committees (Kitchen, Property & Maintenance, Public Relations, Registrar, and Fundraising) that ensure significant tasks determined by the Board are accomplished.
The Summer Season includes the following camp sessions: Little Lambs (ages 4-8), Children’s Camp (ages 7-12) and Youth Camp (ages 11-16).
Camp Aurora exists to provide young people with the Christian life skills that will empower, strengthen, and give them boldness that accompanies the assurance that Jesus Christ is Lord.
How Can I Help?
Get Connected
- Join Board meetings – typically the 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00pm atChrist Lutheran Church
- Participate inJune & September camp clean-up days
- Support Camp Aurora fundraisers
- Help maintain Calvary’s adopted cabin (#3)
- Attend the Board’s Annual Meeting in Feb.
- Donate toward campership funds
- Encourage individuals to work at Camp Aurora
- Submit your name to be ‘on-call’ to a Camp Committee &provide assistance when requested
Calvary’s Camp Aurora Representatives:
Jen Meservia
Jenny Bulmer
Quilters
Summary
Purpose
The Quilters Group meets every Thursday morning from September to May. We come together for fellowship and care for others.
The group works together to create beautiful quilts which are donated to local agencies, as well as less fortunate countries such as Zimbabwe and Cuba.
Some ladies also create warm hats, mitts and scarves for the less fortunate.
To provide warmth and
love to those
in need.
How Can I Help?
Get Connected
Donate sheets (used or new) and fabric.
Join the group to help create; no experience is required and everyone is welcome.
Josie Karschti
Bev Bushby