Thursday, February 26, 2009

Housing/Sublets: please let me know when your need is filled. Thanks!

One male needed: Bedroom available for rent in two-person, four-bedroom apartment in Historic Lemont starting January 2009. If you're interested, email Matt McKinney at matthew.c.mckinney@gmail.com

One male roommate needed: for Jun '09 - Aug '10 (flexible sublet for the '09 summer, and/or a year lease from Aug to Aug) for a lovely 1700 sq.ft., 3 bedroom town home at 130 Farmstead Ln (http://www.cbeech.com/oakhill). 3.5 bathrooms. Spacious living room. Open kitchen with breakfast bar. Washer & dryer/Energy efficient design and windows/Back porch with grill/basement game room with darts and foosball. Close to bike path. A parking space is included. About 2.5 miles to campus. Rent is about $450/month plus utilities, but I will only charge the summer sublet half of that ($225/mo) if they sign on for the full year lease, Aug-Aug. Live with an Egyptian/Canadian and a bee keeper! Contact: lukewitmer@gmail.com

One room available February 2009 in house located off Whitehall Road, 7 miles to town. $450/mo rent includes all utilities: washer/dryer use, cable, wireless internet, phone, electricity, trash, water, sewer, parking. Looking for pet-friendly, respectful, and clean roommate. Flexible month-to-month lease. Room can be furnished or unfurnished. Please contact Dallas Garner at dallasgarner@hotmail.com

Lease In May: 2 Bedroom/ 1 office apartment! Located in Boalsburg, available in May. First floor, electric heat, large kitchen, with all appliances plus a washer/dryer. Decent size living room with a gas fireplace. Parking/sewer/water/trash included. $695 a month! Contact Eric or Christine Hart: ericbhart@gmail.com, christinehart711@gmail.com

Two female roommates needed: for Aug’09- Aug ‘10 for lovely 3 large bedroom town home in Shellers Bend (off West college/Blue Course Drive). 2.5 bathrooms. spacious living room. Dining room. Washer & dryer/Garage/Back porch/Lots of storage space. Close to bike path. About 2 - 3 miles from campus. Wonderful Neighbors! Contact: lois@calvarysc.org


Monday, February 23, 2009

"Thrift N' Bowl": First Friday Event (Friday, March 6th)!!

Friday, March 6th: ThirdPlace "Thrift N' Bowl"

Wear your thrift store best (the funkier, the better) and join us for a fun filled bowling night at Northland Bowl at 7pm...
After-party: Esli, Tim, and Drew's (229 Canterbury Drive)
RSVP to Lois at lois@calvarysc.org

Interested in serving in Rwanda this year?

Spend time with boys of the orphanage home, while also serving the surrounding community (children’s ministry, helping the poor, etc.), tutoring English, and more! Upcoming trip is tentatively planned for mid-July.
Interested in going or want to learn more?, please contact Lois for more info: lois@calvarysc.org.

Housing/Sublets: please let me know when your need is filled. Thanks!

One male needed: Bedroom available for rent in two-person, four-bedroom apartment in Historic Lemont starting January 2009. If you're interested, email Matt McKinney at matthew.c.mckinney@gmail.com

One room available February 2009 in house located off Whitehall Road, 7 miles to town. $450/mo rent includes all utilities: washer/dryer use, cable, wireless internet, phone, electricity, trash, water, sewer, parking. Looking for pet-friendly, respectful, and clean roommate. Flexible month-to-month lease. Room can be furnished or unfurnished. Please contact Dallas Garner <dallasgarner@hotmail.com>.

Two female roommates needed: for Aug’09- Aug ‘10 for lovely 3 large bedroom town home in Shellers Bend (off West college/Blue Course Drive). 2.5 bathrooms. spacious living room. Dining room. Washer & dryer/Garage/Back porch/Lots of storage space. Close to bike path. About 2 - 3 miles from campus. Wonderful Neighbors! Contact: lois@calvarysc.org

Friday, January 30, 2009

ThirdPlace Super Bowl Bash!!!

THIRDPLACE ANNUAL SUPER BOWL BASH!!:
This Sunday, February 1st at Calvary (1250 University Drive) @ 6:00pm!!:


Get your game face on and get pumped!! This is a ThirdPlace tradition!!

We have a great big room with a large screen, and lots of munchies!! So come hungry and enjoy the game!! And bring a portable chair to lounge in :)

WHO: ThirdPlace Annual Super Bowl Bash (along with Encore!!)
TIME/PLACE: 6:00PM...big room at 1250 University Drive
WHAT: Last Names, A-M: bring a savory side dish to share. Last Names, N-Z: bring a dessert (or something sweet to share). ALL: bring a portable chair if you would like. The main dish and drinks will be provided!!
RSVP/CONTACT: Esli Feliz (enf104@gmail.com). Please RSVP just so we have an idea of how many to expect.

We hope to see you there!! Feel free to invite your friends, all are welcome!!

Friday, January 16, 2009

Clothing Swap!!

Clothing Swap: Children, Men, and Women’s Clothing Swap (organized by ThirdPlace)

As a way to be good stewards, question our consumption, get rid of stuff, recycle and renew wardrobes of the Calvary community, ThirdPlace is hosting a clothing swap on Saturday, January 24 from 12-3pm at Calvary Baptist Church. Acceptable items to swap/donate are children’s clothing & shoes and/or men and women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Contributions may be made to drop box locations in Calvary or Calvary Midtown high school lobby before/after services January 17-18. All contributions will then be presorted and categorically arranged at Calvary Baptist Church. On January 24 from 12-3pm, swap participants are welcome to browse the contributions and are asked to take home no more than 6 items per woman/child/man.

Excess items will then be donated to Honduras, orphanages in Myanmar, and orphanage in Ethiopia.

Annual Super Bowl Bash: Sunday, February 1st!!

THIRDPLACE ANNUAL SUPER BOWL BASH!!: Sunday, February 1st at Calvary (1250 University Drive) @ 6:00pm!!:
Get your game face on and get pumped!! This is a ThirdPlace tradition!!
We have a great big room with a large screen, and lots of munchies!! So come hungry and enjoy the game!! And bring a portable chair to lounge in :)

WHO: ThirdPlace Annual Super Bowl Bash (along with Encore!!)
TIME/PLACE: 6:00PM...big room at 1250 University Drive
WHAT: Last Names, A-M: bring a savory side dish to share. Last Names, N-Z: bring a dessert (or something sweet to share). ALL: bring a portable chair if you would like. The main dish and drinks will be provided!!
RSVP/CONTACT: Esli Feliz (enf104@gmail.com). Please RSVP just so we have an idea of how many to expect.

Feel free to invite your friends, all are welcome!!

Welcome Back Grad Students!!

Welcome Back Luncheon/Dessert (Jan.18):
Welcome back grad students! Welcome Back Lunch, in the HS Cafeteria, immediately following the 11am gathering at Midtown. Welcome back Dessert, just following the Encore service in the Worship Room.

Serving/Giving Opportunities:

Umuryango Children’s Network: An organization that seeks to see the Rwandan Street Children permanently transformed from isolated outcasts to productive, fully integrated members of the community who are physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually whole. Umuryango takes care of street children in Rwanda by placing them in homes and meet their needs in practical ways. Whether your interested in sponsoring a boy in Rwanda, making a one time donation, or just being more informed...here’s their website (http://www.umuryango.org) and info on how to make a contribution.

Your Financial Contribution:
You can give your monthly or one-time donation by:
1. Sending a check, made out to Umuryango Children's Network (with your child's name on the memo line) to the US Mailing Address.
2. Making an electronic transfer from your bank account to ours. If you wish to do so, send Matthew an email and he will provide you with the routing and account numbers.
3. Paying online via PayPal. The link is here (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=821320).

Contact Information:
Mailing Address in US.
Umuryango Children's Network
PO Box 100701
Arlington, VA 22210

Adopt Boy in Rwanda: Additional sponsors are needed for the Adopt-A-Child program at the Umuryango Boy’s Home in Byimana, Rwanda (www.umuryango.org). For more info contact Matthew Heinz, heinzmatthew@gmail.com.

Housing/Sublets: please let me know when your need is filled. Thanks!

One male needed: Bedroom available for rent in two-person, four-bedroom apartment in Historic Lemont starting January 2009. If you're interested, additional details can be found at http://pennstate.craigslist.org/roo/967442410.html or email Matt McKinney at matthew.c.mckinney@gmail.com

Monday, January 12, 2009

Clothing Swap

Clothing Swap: Children, Men, and Women’s Clothing Swap (organized by ThirdPlace)

As a way to be good stewards, question our consumption, get rid of stuff, recycle and renew wardrobes of the Calvary community, ThirdPlace is hosting a clothing swap on Saturday, January 24 from 12-3pm at Calvary Baptist Church. Acceptable items to swap/donate are children’s clothing & shoes and/or men and women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Contributions may be made to drop box locations in Calvary or Calvary Midtown high school lobby before/after services January 17-18. All contributions will then be presorted and categorically arranged at Calvary Baptist Church. On January 24 from 12-3pm, swap participants are welcome to browse the contributions and are asked to take home no more than 6 items per woman/child/man. Excess items will then be donated to a non-profit organization (such as Goodwill) and/or used in Calvary missions.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

ThirdPlace Update/Christmas Giving Opportunities:


LEADERSHIP ADVANCE ’09: January 8-10 A three-day don’t-miss experience of self-exploration, motivating speaking sessions, team challenge, and…God coming down. Leadership Advance is a call to AWAKEN OUR HEARTS to God so He can shape us, change us, and help us discover the gifts He has placed in us. Leadership Advance is a call to AWAKEN OUR HEARTS to the people around us and the needs of those in our midst. Leadership Advance is a call to AWAKEN OUR HEARTS to the needs of the
world and urgency of our times. Lives that wake up to the call of God and the transformation. He wants to do in us are lives that transform the world. www.leadershipadvance.org

Interested in helping out with LA 2009?, we’d love to have you serve alongside us!! Contact Lois: lois@calvarysc.org

Volunteer Areas:
Coaches - Provide support, encouragement, guidance, and resources for the participants (training provided).
Food Team (meal prep & clean-up)
Donations (for LA Scholarships)
Prayer
Set-up (Jan. 7-8)
Tear-Down (Jan. 10)

Clothing Swap: Children, Men, and Women’s Clothing Swap

As a way to be good stewards, question our consumption, get rid of stuff, recycle and renew wardrobes of the Calvary community, ThirdPlace is hosting a clothing swap on Saturday, January 24 from 12-3pm at Calvary Baptist Church. Acceptable items to swap/donate are children’s clothing & shoes and/or men and women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Contributions may be made to drop box locations in the Calvary Church fellowship hall or Calvary Midtown high school lobby before/after services January 17-18. All contributions will then be presorted and categorically arranged at Calvary Baptist Church. On January 24 from 12-3pm, swap participants are welcome to browse the contributions and are asked to take home no more than 6 items per woman/child/man. Excess items will then be donated to a non-profit organization (such as Goodwill) and/or used in Calvary missions.

Christmas Giving Opportunities:

Umuryango Children’s Network: An organization that seeks to see the Rwandan Street Children permanently transformed from isolated outcasts to productive, fully integrated members of the community who are physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually whole. Umuryango takes care of street children in Rwanda by placing them in homes and meet their needs in practical ways. Whether your interested in sponsoring a boy in Rwanda, making a one time donation, or just being more informed...here’s their website (http://www.umuryango.org) and info on how to make a contribution.

Your Financial Contribution:
You can give your monthly or one-time donation by:
1. Sending a check, made out to Umuryango Children's Network (with your child's name on the memo line) to the US Mailing Address.
2. Making an electronic transfer from your bank account to ours. If you wish to do so, send Matthew an email and he will provide you with the routing and account numbers.
3. Paying online via PayPal. The link is here (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=821320).

Contact Information:
Mailing Address in US.
Umuryango Children's Network
PO Box 100701
Arlington, VA 22210

Adopt Boy in Rwanda: Additional sponsors are needed for the Adopt-A-Child program at the Umuryango Boy’s Home in Byimana, Rwanda (www.umuryango.org). For more info contact Matthew Heinz, heinzmatthew@gmail.com.

TOMS Shoes: A really unique social justice minded business. For every pair of shoes purchased, TOMS gives a pair of shoes to a child in need. A brand of shoe created in May 2006 by Blake Mycoskie, a former contestant of reality TV’s “The Amazing Race”. The goal behind Mycoskie’s line of shoes is to end shoelessness in third-world countries through donating shoes. http://www.tomsshoes.com

TOMS Shoe Drop Argentina 2006 (a little clip that shows the shoes they’ve been able to give to kiddos who need them!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ8c5QWsCRQ

CompassionArt: CompassionArt is a charity that joins the dots between art and poverty. It raises money to help breathe life into the poorest communities, restoring hope and igniting justice. http://www.compassionart.co.uk They headline 4 projects:

India and Cambodia: Hand of Hope
Brazil: Ray of Hope
Uganda: Watoto
Worldwide: Stop The Traffik

But they also have 12 artists who have a number of charities that the royalties will go to from the Album Sales....Hope Rwanda is one of them.

Mocha Club: Is about connecting our community with the community in Africa. You start by giving up $7 a month, the cost of 2 mochas. And you get to pick where that money is going. The have many different ongoing projects around Africa - pick the one that YOU love...(HIV/AIDS, Orphan Care, Child Mothers, Sudan Regrowth, Education, Job Creation). https://www.mochaclub.org/mochaclub/welcome.


Housing/Sublets: please let me know when your need is filled. Thanks!

One male needed: Bedroom available for rent in two-person, four-bedroom apartment in Historic Lemont starting January 2009. If you're interested, additional details can be found at http://pennstate.craigslist.org/roo/967442410.html or email Matt McKinney at matthew.c.mckinney@gmail.com

--
Lois Abdelmalek
ThirdPlace
814.238.0822 ext 24

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Leadership Advance 2009!!

Leadership Advance 2009:
January 8-10 (28 days away!) www.leadershipadvance.org
Last chance participant registration: https://calvarysc.org/index.php?cid=318 due 12/19!

Awaken to your calling during this three-day, don't-miss experience of self-exploration, motivating speakers, team challenge, and...God coming down. Geared toward young adults (high school seniors, college undergrads, grad students, and young professionals).

Volunteer Interest? Contact Dean <dean.christian@gmail.com>
Coaches - Provide support, encouragement, guidance, and resources for the participants (training provided).
Food Team (meal prep & clean-up)
Donations (for LA Scholarships)
Prayer
Set-up (Jan. 7-8)
Tear-Down (Jan. 10)

A Charlie Brown Christmas!

A Charlie Brown Christmas Performed Live!

Sunday, December 14 @ 5:30pm and 7:30pm
at Fairbrook UM Church, 4201 W. Whitehall Road
(~5 miles from the Unimart at the corner of College and Whitehall)
Free Admission. (Donations for a Christmas mission will be collected)
Meet and greet autograph session and refreshments with the cast will follow each show.

Staring Barb Roan as Lucy and Abby King as Violet!
Join the whole peanut gang in this Christmas classic reminding us what Christmas is all about! Come and see Schroeder and his piano, Linus and his blankie, Lucy and her psychiatrist booth, Snoopy and his dog house, and of course...Charlie Brown and his pathetic Christmas tree. A great time for every kid at heart...young and old! This is one holiday event you don't want to miss!

Questions?: Contact Barb <barb.roan@gmail.com>

Myanmar Christmas Cookie Sale & Breakfast Fundraiser: Proceeds benefit Myanmar missions

Myanmar Christmas Cookie Sale & Breakfast Fundraiser: Proceeds benefit Myanmar missions.

Saturday, December 13
8am-1pm at Calvary Baptist Church (1250 University Drive)

Cookie Sale (Fellowship Hall): Browse the collection and choose any assortment of sweets you would like to purchase ($8/lb.). No obligation to buy -- it can be fun just to browse!

Buffet-style Breakfast (Worship Room): Eggs, sausage, pancakes, and home made apple sauce! (No set cost - Donations only). Q's, contact Rick at rmb30@psu.edu.