Friday, March 19, 2010

April First Friday Event: Bowling @ Northland

Where: Northland Bowl & Sports Center www.northlandbowl.com
1521 Martin Street, State College

When: Friday, April 9th at 7:00pm

What: ten-pins, pizza

Who: Anyone and everyone!

Post-Party at Lauren, Anne-Lise, and Lo's: 3181 Shellers Bend #4

Please RSVP so that we can reserve enough lanes:
thirdplace@calvarysc.org

Prayer Retreat w/guest facilitators Steve & Kay Heinz: theme is on Global Prayer

ThirdPlace Prayer Retreat Saturday, April 10th at 8:30am-12:30pm at 1250 University Drive:
With guest facilitators Steve & Kay Heinz, the prayer retreat will be a unified time of corporate prayer and worship combined with solitude and time for reflection and connecting with God!

We'll join together in prayer that morning in Fellowship Hall at 1250 University Drive for a time of worship and corporate prayer from 8:30am-9:30am. Then we will break off for a time of reflection and solitude and you can go wherever you want (indoors or outdoors) and find some time to pray, journal, paint, sing...whatever you prefer! (9:30am-11:00am). We will come together then at 11:00am in Fellowship Hall for a time of sharing, corporate worship and prayer. There will be some prayer guides made available to help better guide your time alone; feel free to use them or do your own thing. Bring whatever supplies you'll need (journal, paints, music, etc) and join us for an exciting time to "unite in prayer" for the World, our community, and each other!

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: thirdplace@calvarysc.org.

Also, we are putting together a selection of writings, blog entries, poems, songs, reflections, etc. written by various people in ThirdPlace to include in the Prayer Guides under "Thoughts & Reflections"....we really believe that we're all gifted in various ways and can really learn so much from each other. So please share with us, it's such a blessing...we would love to include your thoughts and reflections!!!

Please send that to Katy Stubanas by Wednesday, April 7th. (If any of you have anything you'd like to include/share, please send it to Katy! We are so blessed by the various gifts that God gives to the body, so share with us! You have no idea how God can use that to bless others!)

Thought Provoking Theatre: A Creative Interaction with Social Purpose

April 23. Movie still TBD. Please RSVP: Noel Habashy noel.habashy@gmail.com or on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=366034344801&index=1.

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

CityServe Project Leaders Needed

CityServe is a multi-church initiative to serve the Centre Region! This year will be the 3rd annual CityServe weekend. In the past we've been able to complete many projects including building a handicap accessibility ramp, cleaning for the elderly, assisting local human resource organizations with yard work, visiting residents in local nursing homes, and painting projects, etc. CityServe is right around the corner (April 17 & 18) and we need YOU! We cancel Church services that weekend and we go and BE the Church!

Are you interested in leading a team of volunteers as we help those in need in our community? If you are interested in leading a team please RSVP to Katy Stubanas (k_stubanas@yahoo.com)

P.S. And all levels of expertise are welcome! You do not have to be a carpenter or construction worker to sign up...we are looking for leaders who want to serve!

Go Serve in 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 when you could go.

ThirdPlace Broomball @ PSU Ice Rink!

Saturday, April 24th at 10:00pm: Broomball at the Penn State Ice Pavilion!! What is Broomball you might be asking? Well, it's a Penn State tradition and an absolute BLAST!!

Basically, you have two teams with a bunch of brooms and balls...everyone is on the ice with sneakers on and you try to get as many of your pucks in the other teams nets...it's a bizarre ice sport, but we think it's fabulous!! I know it's late, but that's part of the experience (it's always a late night event because it takes them some time to get the rink broomball ready!). So, get your game face on and take it out on the ice! The cost is $3 per person. Please RSVP to: thirdplace@calvarysc.org by this Friday, April 23rd so we know how many teams we have. And please feel free to invite anyone you want, the more players, the better!"

The 'Reel Jesus' Film Festival at State Theatre

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 March 23, 2010; 7:00 pm

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!!!!