Announcements for the week of April 5, 2009

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS – Family of Christopher Munk, Mark Lacks, Katie Risley, Regina Sabatula, Peggy Hibbs, Jackie Schaum, Andy Staley, Pam Falcione, Mary Catherine Vizza, Jess Falcion, and each Sunday, please pray for our CUTV broadcast at 3:00 p.m.

This Week… SCHEDULE CHANGE – The Thursday, April 9th Bible Study (also Youth Group/Quiz Kids) are cancelled due to the Seder Feast (SEE BELOW).

SEDER FEAST – Join our church family for a traditional Seder Feast (Passover Celebration) at Beallsville Civic Center on Thursday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m.. Seating is reserved. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per child (under 12 years old). Tickets will be sold today in the church entryway following both the first and second services. The annual Seder Feast is both memorial and symbolic; memorial in memory of that first Passover night in Egypt; symbolic because its ultimate fulfillment was Calvary, “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world ” John 1:29. Please join us as we partake in this holy convocation. Questions? See Carol Steve.

HELP NEEDED: Volunteers are needed to assist in “clean-up” duties after the Seder Feast. Please contact Carol Steve if willing.

GOOD FRIDAY – A special Good Friday service will be held on April 10th @ 7p.m. This will also be our communion service for the month of April.

NYC MISSION TRIP – Please continue to pray for the Mission Team as they return home today. The final sock count was 634 pairs of tube socks.

BENEFIT DINNER – You are invited to attend our school’s annual benefit dinner on Saturday, April 18 @ 6p.m. at the “Center In The Woods” in California, PA. Please RSVP Beckie Cannon by TODAY.

WORSHIP TEAM TRYOUTS – If you have been gifted with singing or musical abilities, please attend the worship team tryouts on Wednesday, April 15th (NEW DATE) @ 6:30. See Gregg Vizza for details.

 EASTER OUTREACH – We are in need of volunteers to pack and deliver fruit baskets on Saturday, April 11, 2009 in the church basement. If you would like to assist in packing or delivering Easter fruit to the elderly in our community & surrounding areas, please join us. We will begin packing @ 11a.m., and the delivery people will need to arrive by 12 noon. Monetary donations & donations of wrapped candy are most welcome, and can be dropped off in the church office until Thursday, April 9. Sign-up sheets are located in the rear of the sanctuary. Contact Jim or Diann Stakias.

BELIEVER’S MEETING – The next Believer’s Meeting will be Sunday, April 19@p.m.

MEN’S RETREAT – A Men’s Retreat will be held at the “Castle” in Franklin, PA, from 4/4 thru 4/26. Cost is $65 per person. Contact the church office by 3/31st if you plan to attend. All payments due in the church office by April 9th. (724-377-2522).

CALVARY CHAPEL Greene Cove Trail “Run/Walk”- Get out your running/walking shoes, mark your calendar, and join us for a fun outdoor activity. Calvary Chapel will host a Run/Walk on the Greene Cove River Trail on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Registration forms will be available this week. If interested, a sign up sheet is located on the table in the rear of the sanctuary. You may also contact Rich or Kathy Cramer, or Lee Ann King with questions. The registration fee will be $18 if you register by 4/19, and $20 after the 19th. Those registered by April 19th will receive a Calvary Chapel T-Shirt. The race will start at 8a.m., and we will have until 12noon to finish. You may opt to run the full 10 mile race, or do a fun 4 mile run/walk. Medals awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers of the 10 miler. Proceeds will benefit Calvary Chapel Christian School.

ACQUIRE THE FIRE- This annual 2-day youth revival conference is scheduled for May 8th & 9th at the Peterson Event Center. Fliers with complete details are available on the back table. Reservation deadline is April 30th. To keep the cost at an absolute minimum, we have decided to return to the church Friday night for a sleep-over before returning to the conference on Saturday morning. ADULTS NEEDED: We are looking for parents and adults willing to chaperone the sleep-over Friday night 11:30 p.m. til 6:30 a.m.

 PARENTS INVITED! For the First time ever, Acquire the Fire will host a parent specific session along with a joint session for parents and teenagers. ATF’s heart is to see parents cultivate an environment of growth within the home that is stronger than the culture of society. See Kurt or Pam for more details. ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT – Calvary Chapel Christian School will conduct it’s annual Spring Concert on Monday, April 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Please come and hear the 3rd and 4th grade students praise the Lord in song.

CCCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING – A school board meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 8th at 7:00 p.m. All are encouraged to attend.

ADULT & FAMILY MISSION TRIP – An Adult & Families Mission Trip is being planned with New York City Relief Bus from October 1-4th. We are limited to a team of 24, so please sign the sign-up sheet if you plan to attend. Openings will be filled on a first come basis and will be confirmed by the receipt of your $50 commitment fee. There is a flier on the back table that covers basic information. Contact Kurt or Pam Nuckels with questions. LYN- If you would like us to contact you about volunteer opportunities with the Love Your Neighbor Ministry, please place your name and phone number on the list located in the rear of the sanctuary.

PROPER SCHEDULING PROTOCO L- To help avoid scheduling conflicts within our busy church body, please remember to call the church office BEFORE scheduling any functions/meetings. (724-377-2522). Thank you for your cooperation.