Friday, March 19, 2010

ThirdPlace Celebration, Saturday, May 8, 2010

ThirdPlace Celebration
Saturday, May 8th, 2010
7:00pm-9:00pm at Harvest Fields


We have seen God do incredible things in and through the ThirdPlace community. It is our desire to stop and celebrate the great things that God is doing!

The celebration will be an intimate, relaxed, out-door setting at Harvest Fields, at the top of the hill. We'll be spending time together while enjoying appetizers and desserts, with live music in the background and the beauty of the Harvest Fields land before us! Following that, we will have a time of sharing ... a time to encourage one another with what God is doing in and through us all. There will also be a time of worship and prayer at the end of the evening to specifically bless and pray for people transitioning to another stage in their lives (couples who are newly engaged or married, people moving to different locations, people going on short term missions trips, etc.).

We want to bless people as they transition....so if you are leaving State College, or just transitioning in some way, we'd love, LOVE to share, pray for you, and celebrate you! It will be a time for all of us to come together, to encourage one another, and celebrate together!

If you are transitioning in some way, please let us know, email us at thirdplace@calvarysc.org. We don't want to miss anyone!

This event is open to all, however, we'll be specifically recognizing and praying for those who are transitioning in some way...so please join us as we celebrate together, eat together, and send off our friends!

Please RSVP BY FRIDAY, MAY 3rd to Lois at lois@calvarysc.org so that we can plan this very special evening accordingly.

Love,
-Lo"

Rwanda Summer Trip 2010: work at a Boys Home in Biyamana, Rwanda

Spend time with boys at the Home, while also serving the surrounding community (helping the poor, tutoring English, and more!). Upcoming trip is planned for July 12th-July 30th, 2010.

Interested in serving in Rwanda this summer?: Please fill out a Team Application Form here: http://www.calvarysc.org/rwanda.

Team will be decided by Sunday, March 21st. Team deposits are due on Sunday, March 28th ($100 to reserve your seat).

Total cost of trip= $2,100 (cost includes airfare, travel insurance, food, lodging, ground costs). Cost does not include vaccinations or personal spending.

Want to learn more/have questions?: contact lois@calvarysc.org

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Food Packing for Haiti: Rescheduled for Sat., March 27th!



Pack Food for Haiti: Reschedule for Saturday, March 27th, 10am-3:30pm

On Saturday, March 27th a team from Calvary will be going to Lancaster to the GAIN warehouse to pack food for Haiti. We will be packing beans and rice and perhaps a few other things. The meals we pack will be headed to Haiti within weeks.

If you are interested in this opportunity, CONTACT: mike@calvarysc.org with your name and e-mail address!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

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

One male roommate needed for summer sublet for May '10 - July '10: in Copper Beech-Oak Hill Apts. It is 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. It is about 2.5 miles to campus. Rent is approximately $450/month plus utilities. Please contact Dan Schmehl @ drs335@psu.edu with any questions/comments.

Female Sublet available now!: I will be moving and I am looking for someone to sublet my home/take over living in my home from now until July 31st. I live in a one-bedroom cottage house, walking distance from Penn State University. It is a quaint, quiet, and wonderful home tucked away from noise and traffic. Rent would be $575.00 per month and we can negotiate with the utilities. Please email Keva Tranzor at kmt10@psu.edu for more information.

One female roommate: One furnished room available starting in February 2010 in house located in State College. Within walking distance to the North Atherton Walmart Plaza, Target, various restaurants, stores and bus stop. $350/month which includes all utilities as well as cable and wireless internet. Free parking, storage area, and access to washer and dryer. Close to bike path which leads to campus. Spacious decks and outdoor area. Flexible month-to-month lease. Only 2 miles from campus. No smoking. If interested, please contact Dyanna Stupar at dyanna@psu.edu.

Room for rent beginning April. The room is located in a basement, has it's own entrance and bathroom and would share the kitchen upstairs. It's a pretty good space for a grad student or young professional. If interested, contact: Michelle Chernega at muc27@psu.edu

Two female roommates needed: for Aug’10- Aug‘11 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.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Prayer Retreat with guest facilitator Stacy Sublett
Saturday, 2/13/10

A unified time of corporate prayer and worship combined with solitude and time for reflection and connecting with God!

The schedule for the day is as follows:
* 8:30am-9:00am: Brief Orientation, Prayer, Worship.
* 9:00am-9:30am: Stacy Sublett will share.
* 9:30am-11:00am: Solitude and Reflection. Personal connection time with God.
* 11:00am-12:30pm: Group sharing/encouragement, along with corporate worship and prayer.

Don't miss this opportunity, it's a great way to connect with God and others!

Breakfast, coffee, and tea will be provided :)

Please RSVP to: thirdplace@calvarysc.org.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Timely Service Opportunities related to Haiti!

Local: On Saturday, February 27th a team from Calvary will be going to Lancaster to the GAIN warehouse to pack food for Haiti. We will be packing beans and rice and perhaps a few other things. The meals we pack will be headed to Haiti within weeks. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact mike@calvarysc.org with your name and e-mail address. We will get you more info as soon as the details are finalized.

Haiti: It is quite possible that we will be able to send some people to Haiti to work with GAIN. If you are interested in going to Haiti to help with the relief efforts onsite, please respond to Dan Nold dan@calvarysc.org with...

Name
E-mail address
Skill (i.e. medical, building etc)
Weeks in February/March when you could go.

So far Calvary has given over $21,000 to Haiti Hope! Our largest relief offering to date. These two opportunities are the hands-on projects that many of you have been looking for...

Friday, February 5, 2010

Hands-On Opportunity to help Haiti!

Food packing for Haiti!
2/27/10

A food packing experience in Lancaster on Saturday, Feb. 27 through GAIN. Packing primarily rice and beans to go to Haiti. This is a great hands on opportunity for people to help. Contact mike@calvarysc.org for more info.
THIRDPLACE ANNUAL SUPER BOWL BASH!!!!
This Sunday, 2/7/10

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

WHAT: Super Bowl Bash!!

WHERE: Damon's (1031 East College Avenue State College, PA 16801)

WHEN: Sunday, February 7, 2010
6:00pm - 11:00pm

WHO: YOU silly!!

RSVP/CONTACT: ThirdPlace: thirdplace@calvarysc.org. Or on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=185389076542&index=1#/event.php?eid=185389076542&index=1

We have a great big room with 4 screens! Feel free to invite ANY AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS, ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Please RSVP just so we have an idea of how many to expect. ALL are welcome!!!!
ThirdPlace Prayer Retreat
2/13/10

A unified time of corporate prayer and worship combined with solitude and time for reflection (8:30am-12:30pm).

Join us for an exciting time to unite in prayer for the World, our community, and each other!

If you have any questions in the meantime, contact thirdplace@calvarysc.org
Tussey Ski Evening
2/9/10

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 (4:30pm - 9:30pm) at
Tussey "Mountain". Lift Tickets are $16 from 4pm till 10pm. Rentals are an additional $28 for a total of $44.

More info on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=288317062589&ref=nf
Info Session for Rwanda 2010 Summer Trip
2/14/10

Interested in learning more about the Rwanda Summer Trip?

Come to one of the following Info Sessions on Sunday, February 14th: after the 11 Midtown Gathering in the cafeteria, or after the Encore Gathering in Room 2/4.

Please fill out a Team Application Form if you are interested in going. You can access the application from here (top of the page): http://www.calvarysc.org/rwanda

Spend time with the boys at the Home, while also serving the surrounding community. Trip is planned for July 12-July 30th. Questions?: Contact lois@calvarysc.org.

UNPack Leadership Advance 2010 with Dan Nold

Tuesday, Feb. 16th 6-7:30pm @ Irvings. Pastor Dan Nold returns to delve deeper into StrengthsFinder.

Please RSVP to ginger@calvarysc.org.

Thought Provoking Theatre: Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 -- 8pm

Thought Provoking Theatre: A Creative Interaction with Social Purpose
Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 @ 8pm

Movie still TBD. Please RSVP: Noel Habashy noel.habashy@gmail.com or on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=457886310187&index=1
so we can plan accordingly.


Parking is limited so park on Farmstead Lane and walk to Noel's place. 130 Farmstead Ln. Apt #204.

The 'Reel Jesus' Film Festival
Gospels on the Screen

"A series of films and forums exploring the various representations of Jesus -- from the reverential to the controversial -- on the silver screen."
Brainstorming began among the State Theatre Film Collective of a film or collection of films to pique the interest of community movie-goers. At this time it was shortly after Easter and the thought of religion in film was brought to the table. There are many community members that are interested in the topic of religion.
We think these movies will appeal to a broad audience, not just those sitting in pews or congregations but also film buffs and cultural critics among us.

Shows begin at 7 pm.
There will be a 10 minute "debrief" followed by a 30-40 minute Q & A for each selection.
$5*, $3* Students
http://www.thestatetheatre.org/Events/viewevent.php?id=642

Dates:
Tuesday February 23, 2010; 7:00 pm
Monday March 1, 2010; 7:00 pm
Monday March 15, 2010; 7:00 pm
Tuesday March 23, 2010; 7:00 pm
Serve in a urban setting: Spring Break in NYC
3/12-14
Spend 3 days of Spring Break in NYC: 3/12-14 urban ministry opportunity. Not able to give your entire spring break to serving somewhere? Consider joining us for a three-day trip to NYC where we will partner with the New York School of Urban Ministry (www.nysum.org) to serve the needs of the homeless and others. For almost 30 years, NYSUM has parntered with local churches and ministries to equip people to minister in urban locations. Our plan: leave State College a 8am on Friday (March 12) and return Sunday evening (March 14). Meals and lodging provided. Cost $185.00/person. Ages 13 and older are welcome to join us. More info: contact Erica (erica@calvarysc.org)