Calvary Church

The reign of King Herod over Judea from 37 B.C. to 4 B.C. is very well documented in history. He was a very clever politician, a gifted architect, and a preserver of culture. But, he also had a horrible “dark side”. He was known for his extremely cruel paranoia. So, fearful was he of even the least threat of competitors for his throne that he had his popular …(Read More)

I was in the store the other day and got consumed by consumerism.  Just one item; maybe two at the most – that was my goal.  Heading into the store, I had just a few things in mind yet I somehow saw a bunch of things that I NEEDED.  Things like, frozen chicken patties, TV dinners, pumpkin spice cake, Dr. Pepper, & cranberry-pomegranate juice!  In the end it …(Read More)

I remember when Kim and I first interviewed for the position of youth leaders here at Calvary Church.  One of the biggest concerns that students had was whether or not I was a Cubs or Sox fans!  I felt some of that same heat just last night.  The Sox’ won their latest game and thereby earned a ticket into the post-season.  There were indeed a number of student …(Read More)

There are 3 things I really like: Chicago Hot Dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and deep dish pizzas.  Really, in my mind those are three delicious things that Chicagoland is known for.  So as the new parent of an exchange student I was determined to let Nemo experience Chicago’s greatest.  This past Sunday, we stopped at a local dog shop to load-up for lunch.  Did Nemo enjoy his hot …(Read More)

Less than 2 weeks ago Kim and I became parents!  That’s right; we are now the proud host parents of an exchange student from China.  Our 17 year old high school senior goes by the nickname, Nemo.  We didn’t set out to find Nemo, but God just opened the door for him to find us.  Despite the unknowns and uncertainties of parenting a teenager, we are both excited …(Read More)

While you were listening to Pastor Jim’s sermon on Sunday an army of volunteers was working beneath you. Did you know we have almost 50 volunteers a month that make up Calvary Kids? During the week of September 7th we will kick off an 11am Elementary Service and Remix, our midweek kids program. On Sunday we put out the call to parents and non-parents alike to give one …(Read More)

If you missed the Water Baptism and BBQ on August 10th, then you missed an amazing day.  Everything was perfect – a beautiful afternoon, the longest slip n’ slide ever created, delicious food & laughter and some really amazing moments.  Fifteen people – kids and adults alike were water baptized in Tim & Rosie’s pool.  The stories they shared were awesome because they were about changed lives – …(Read More)

Or chicken or water buffalo.  The concept is simple yet revolutionary.  People like you and me give money to buy a goat - $120 US dollars.  An amazing organization called Heifer International finds a family in need and then trains them about animal care, gender equality and multiplication.  Then the family receives the goat as a gift that will not only provide milk, butter and cheese but allow …(Read More)