msm summer 2014 | Calvary Church | 5th—8th Grade
CALLING ALL MASTER BUILDERS Every day we are being built into—and where we decide to invest our time, what voices we listen to and how we choose to view the world determines who we will become. Not to mention we are building into the world around us each day, too. This summer all 5th-8th grade students are invited to join us on an adventure of epic proportions as we discover and become more like God, the Master Builder. We will engage in exciting activities with leaders and other students to give us opportunities to build into one another. In addition, we will study the book of Psalms on Sunday mornings and gather for a special Wednesday morning Bible study for 7th and 8th grade students, giving God an opportunity build into each of us. Each and every week this Summer we will be challenged to go on an adventure of a lifetime to discover how to become more like Christ in our worship, discipleship, fellowship, evangelism, and use of our spiritual gifts. Don’t miss out! Pastor to Students
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Main Event 9:40am (Room 108) Overview of the Psalms Main Event 9:40am Personal History Psalm 105
Main Event 9:40am A Daily Does Psalm 1 & 65
craig’s cruisers 4-9pm // $20
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Main Event 9:40am The Protector Psalm 69
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Main Event 9:40am Jesus in the Psalms Psalm 2 & 110
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Main Event 9:00am Inside & Out Psalm 139
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SUNDAY MORNING MAIN EVENT For thousands of years, the Book of Psalms has provided a voice for God's people to come together and worship the Master Builder. The psalms serve as incredible examples of how we can connect to God and how He connects to us. Throughout the summer, we will dig deep into royal psalms, oracles, pilgrim psalms and much more. You are invited to join us Sunday mornings to build, worship, and discover God through the Psalms and explore how we can become more like the Master Builder.
New, On Your Own Bible Studies
We want to encourage students & their families to go deeper in the Psalms together. You can pick them up at the Main Event on Sundays, or find them online at calvarygr.org.
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7TH/8TH BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesdays July 30-Aug 20, 10:30am-Noon No need to register, just show up!
GUYS : Room 109 & Gym
How could God love me? Do you have to do something to earn God's love? Does grace mean I can do anything I want? Many people have a hard time fully embracing the unique and unparalleled message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Because of God’s love and grace toward us, we can have eternal life and all sorts of blessings today through no effort or merit of our own. That seems too amazing to be true! Join us for dodgeball and a video series by Francis Chan about what grace truly means.
GIRLS : ROOM 207
Messy Stuff: Hope in the Midst of Everyday Struggles Life can be messy. Each week we will gather together for some snacks, nail painting and to chat about life and what God has planned to teach us this summer. We will discover how valuable we are to God, despite our messiness. We will investigate the right ways to handle the stuff that makes life messy and causes our pain and brokenness. And we’ll be encouraged to invite God and other people into the process of change in our lives. We hope you will be able to join us!
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5/6 GRADE CRAIG’S CRUISERS Wednesday, June 18, 4:00-9:00pm Meet/Pick Up: Entrance J Cost: $20* Think you can beat Lee on the go-karts? With unlimited activities like laser tag, mini golf, bumper boats, go karts, an arcade and delicious pizza, you won’t want to miss this awesome night at Craig’s Cruisers! We will transport the students in the Calvary vans with approved drivers. *The arcade is a separate cost.
5/6 GRADE Cookout Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 –9:00pm Meet/Pick Up: 11901 Foreman St, Lowell Cost: $5 Summer is not complete without a cookout! We’ll grill a delicious dinner, enjoy swimming in the pool and play games like whiffle ball, bean bag toss and more. Invite a friend and bring tennis shoes, your appetite, sunscreen, a modest swimsuit, and your towel for this night of fun!
Monday, August 18, 6:15 – 10:00pm Meet/Pick Up: Entrance J Cost: $10* We are going to experience the all-American pastime, baseball! All 5th/6th grade students are welcome. Register by noon on Friday, August 15. In the event of rain, we will do an alternate activity within the same time frame. We will transport the students in the Calvary vans with approved drivers. * You may bring additional money for snacks and/or souvenirs
5th—8th combined at 3 Mile Project Wednesday, August 27 | 6:00 – 9:00pm Meet/Pick up: The 3 Mile Project (3050 Walkent NW) Cost: $3* Complete with reball, basketball, volleyball, video games and the café, we will have the 3Mile Project all to ourselves! Parents, if your student is new to the 3Mile Project, visit 3mileproject.com for a special release form that is needed on file to attend. *Plan on eating dinner before you come, or bring money for the 3Mile Project café.
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7/8 grade zoo day June 23 | 9am-1 Pm Meet/Pick Up: Entrance J Cost: $6 Lions, tigers and bears—oh my! The John Ball Zoo has over 1100 animals representing the wild of Africa, Asia, South America, Australia and the United States. Invite a friend and join us for an adventure. Don’t forget to bring a packed lunch, sunscreen, good shoes for walking and extra money if you plan on trying the zip line, ropes course or riding a camel.
7/8 grade MICHIGAN’S ADVENTURE Thursday, August 14 | 1 0:30am – 8:00pm Meet/Pick up: Entrance J Cost: $30 (includes lunch) Can’t decide if you like rollercoasters or waterslides more? Join us for a day at Michigan’s Adventure to finally decide. Bring a modest swimming suit*, towel, sunscreen and money for dinner. In case of bad weather, we will cancel the event three hours prior to arrival time. In order to ensure a ticket, please register by Sunday, August 10 at MyCalvaryGR.org. *Bring a dark tank top to cover two-piece bathing suits.
How to register Pre-registration is important. It ensures that we are able to feed you, transport you, and provide enough leaders to keep you safe! Questions? Contact Natalie in the Student Ministries Office at 9569377, ext. 5181.
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Register online at MyCalvaryGR.org. If you have questions or problems with the site, email mycalvary@calvarygr. org.
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Call our student ministries office at 956-9377, ext. 5181.
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Email the student ministries office calvarystudents@calvarygr.org. Make sure your student has a parentsigned 2013-2014 year-long medical release form on file (available at calvarystudents.com), turns in the required cost or deposit of an event, and completes any extra paperwork indicated.
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important dates to remember Praying Them Through
Mark your calenders for our annual prayer event on August 24, where everyone is invited to gather and pray for the students of Calvary Church. Keep an eye out for more details!
Promotion Sunday
All current 5th-8th grade students will be promoted on Sunday, Sept. 7. At that time we will welcome new 4th graders, and will send current 8th graders on to High School.
Calvary
Church
707 E Beltline NE Grand Rapids, MI
calvarystudents.com 956-9377, ext. 5181