Calvary's Community Outreach

& Missions Ministry

AUDIO RECORDINGS

Calvary produces audio recordings for anyone who is homebound and unable to attend the Sunday Worship Service.   These tapes are loaned out on a weekly basis and collected when the next tape is delivered.  If you would like to be added to Calvary's Audio Ministry, then please contact Calvary at (260) 747-9218. Our mailing address is 6301 Winchester Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46819.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday School will be starting September 10th!  Also, we will have class and singing for the children during the  worship service.  We hope to see all your bright and shining faces that we have missed through the summer months!
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Calvary also has a group that meets together to knit Prayer Shawls and fellowship together.  If you are interested, please contact Ginger Booker and she will provide you with information on how to become part of this ministry.
 

T - BALL

Calvary provides the facilities and coaches for T-Ball for many of the area's youth during the Summer Months. T-Ball is a non-competitive baseball program for children ages 3 to 7 which meets in the months of June and July on Monday evening.  This program is open to the entire community. 

SCOUTING

Calvary provides area for our Local Cub Scout Troop.  Cub Scouts is a character-building group of youth which gathers for fun, fellowship outdoor experiences and leadership training.

Cub Scouts Meet at Calvary every Tuesday at 7:00 PM

KID'S CLUB

Kid's club has started!.  We will have dinner, stories, crafts, and recreation.  We will be learning about the Fruits of the Spirit, and sharing with the kids these important Christ like qualities.  Tell your friends and bring them along!

CRACKED POTS

Cracked Pots has begun!  This is a chance to get to know other women in the church and share recipes for many things in our lives (including food!).  Above all, celebrating the woman that God wants us to be.  Come and join us.  Child care will be provided.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Calvary also has a Vacation Bible School every year for 1 week in the summer.  Children are taught Bible stories in a sometimes "unique" manner and also create crafts that are related to the Biblical teachings they receive during this week.  The 2006 VBS theme was Bethlehem Marketplace and was a great success.  Click here to view pictures from this year's program. 

COUNSELING

Calvary provides a meeting area for ALANON (Alcoholics Anonymous).   ALANON is a twelve step support group for those who are struggling with alcoholism.  Meetings are on Friday mornings at 10:00 AM at the church.

At its March 21 meeting, the Missions Committee decided that we would enter into a Covenant Relationship with Mrs. Maria Humbane, a United Methodist missionary working in Zimbabwe.  A Covenant Relationship means that we will contribute $5 per year per member ($1420), will include the Humbane's in our thoughts and prayers, will receive regular updates on Maria's work, and will host them for a personal visit when they are on their periodic assignments.

At the present time, Maria, a native of Mozambique, directs a program called "Ishe Anesu" which means "God With Us."  The program provides school uniforms for children as well as after-school tutoring and meals.  She also works with homeless children and unwed mothers.  To learn more about "Ishe Anesu, go to www.isheanesu.com.

For more information on Maria and her family click here
 

Operation Classroom

Operation Classroom is a statewide overseas African mission project in Sierra Leone and Liberia which supports schools by providing materials and financial assistance.  YES kits are only one of the items that Calvary puts together to support those schools.  YES kits are kits consist of a variety of school supplies that are essential to help students in African schools

Food Bank

Calvary UMC and Waynedale UMC sponsor a joint food bank for persons who are in temporary need of food.

One Church / One Offender Program

The One Church / One Offender Program involves Calvary Church members with individuals who are in need of Christian guidance and support as they make their way back into society following the completion of prison terms.