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This past Friday night Calvary was alive with excitement and energy into the wee hours of the morning as 19 of our youth and 8 adult chaperones participated in our annual All-night Extravaganza! Our students stayed up all night and had a blast hanging out with their friends, playing crazy games all through the church, visiting a local arcade, watching a movie, playing video games, eating pizza and cookies, and more! However, it wasn’t all fun and games, during our time together students got to hear a short gospel message, worship together in song and prayer, and write cards and make crafts for our at-home friends and other Calvary members. Thank you to all of the students that came and invited their friends and all of our dedicated youth volunteers for making this event happen!

On Saturday, April 27, Calvary held another mental health event in partnership with Kingdom Connectors Inc., this time a “mini-retreat” for self-care and mental health. Around 30 registrants plus children, vendors, and volunteers entered calm, decorated spaces with soft music playing for a time of relaxation and growth. After introductions, attendees chose from 4 workshops, 2 practice-based (yoga and mindfulness/meditation) and 2 discussion-based (grief & loss, and faith & mental health). Afterwards, all enjoyed a free dinner from UD Catering. The majority of the cost of this event was paid for by a grant from American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware.

On Saturday April 20th, close to 50 women gathered for a ladies tea and luncheon devotional organized by Pam Hart. The theme was God being the potter of our lives, and we are His masterpiece, shaped by our life journey and experiences. The event included great food, fun photo taking, and a floral fascinator for each attendee.

22 folks from Calvary boarded Amtrak in Newark last week. It was a splendid day. While there was rain and hail in Newark, it was delightful in Washington. Folks did a variety of activities. Some spent all day in one museum, others stopped in multiple museums, and still others did museums and monuments and memorials. Everybody had a great time and we look forward to future trips. Philadelphia, New York, and Washington are all calling. Stay tuned for details.  

We started with an early service on the lawn, shared an Easter breakfast together, and worshipped together in a full sanctuary complete with the baptism of two of our young people, a string quartet, soloist, piano/organ duet, and much more. He is risen!

This past weekend we celebrated Palm Sunday with a fun-filled afternoon including a palm processional, lunch, and hands-on crafts for all ages.

Last Sunday, we enjoyed amazing food and fellowship at our 2nd annual Soul Food Luncheon. Thanks to all who helped and prepared food. We were also blessed in worship by the talent of the Solace Gospel Dance Team.

This past weekend 19 students and 5 adults from Calvary participated in our region’s winter snow tubing retreat at Camp Ichthus in Palmerton PA. The retreat was filled with outdoor games, fellowship, worship, small group Bible study, food, and sonic snow tubing at Blue Mountain ski resort. While at camp our youth had a chance to connect with 30+ other students from our American Baptist region and learn about how Jesus is “for all and forever” (the topic of our lessons). A big thank you to Akeem W, Erica C, Dayna F, and Kyle W who were our adult chaperones for the weekend as well as Amy K who cooked for the whole camp. Also thank you to the Calvary congregation for your contributions to the ABCOPAD Partners in Ministry offering that makes trips like this possible for our students.

After having to postpone for ice and snow, a great group of women gathered on Saturday for their next devotional luncheon, led and organized by Pam Hart. Pam brought a message about hope and attendees left with full bellies, hopeful souls, and handmade crafts.

On Sunday January 21, Calvary members gathered for the first annual Meal & Memories program. It was a time to share table fellowship and remember those who have gone home to the Lord, especially those within the last year, as well as those who may not have had a service which Calvary members could attend.