10:07 PM Today’s entry in the Crosswalk weblog is called A Memo for Bug-Watchers. 6:48 PM Bob Johnsen just sent in some vital information: WHEN I STOPPED AT THE WONDER BREAD OUTLET STORE AT 6625 W.ROOSEVELT ROAD TO PICK UP WHEAT BREAD I DISCOVERED THAT THEY HAVE A DISPLAY WITH CARTONS OF MOON PIES FOR SALE. I BOUGHT A CARTO…
10:54 PM Today’s entry in the Crosswalk weblog is called Dumb, Dumb, Dumb. 9:25 PM A bit of sad news. The massive elm tree that towers over the west parking lot will be cut down tomorrow. The century-old tree has Dutch Elm disease so the village is cutting it down to protect other elm trees in the village. John Sredl, Davis…
11:36 PM Wonderful news! David Tyler, who has been serving with the Marines in Iraq, is now back in the States. Here is his email to me: By the grace of God, I have returned to the US. I can’t thank you enough for your support and prayer, as well as the the support and prayer of the entire church. I’m so excited to be home….
8:38 PM One final note: Check out Kevin McCullough’s weblog for excellent, on-location coverage of the Republican Convention in New York City. Kevin posted a number of pictures of various important people he’s talked to so far, including Ben Stein, George P. Bush (nephew), Tony Snow of Fox News, former NYC mayor Ed Koch, an…
10:38 PM It looks like our postcard mailing has already had a positive. Normally this would be a low attendance Sunday, but we had lots of people in all the services. Mary Gaskill reported that our children’s classes were crowded. Several people mentioned that the postcard reminded them to come back to church, so that why t…
3:26 PM Today’s entry in the Crosswalk weblog is called So That. 3:25 PM Our “God Speaks Today” postcard came in the mail today. 12:18 PM The “God Speaks Today” postcards were mailed earlier this week to every home in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park. We received a postcard at the church on Thursday, but I hav…
8:22 PM The Internet is amazing. This week I’ve heard from two people who knew me from my days growing up in Russellville, Alabama. They found the Calvary website and wrote to say hello. I heard from Ron Bradford, a classmate of mine from 1965-66. It’s been that long since I’ve had any contact with him. He now pastors the C…
8:50 PM Here is a report from our Greater Love ministry that matches needs with people who can meet those needs. Check the bulletin board in the hallway from the portico to the west wing to see the latest needs—and the answers God has given:To date, we have been able to meet 16 needs here at Calvary. These needs have …
1:22 PM This morning Shirley Banta, longtime church secretary at Calvary, moved from West Suburban Hospital, where she had been recovering from a fractured hip, to a nursing home in Quincy. She made the move in order to be closer to her family. Shirley’s husband, a Southern Baptist preacher, died in 1968. The next year she …
2:59 PM Attention Calvary men of all ages! Circle Thursday, September 23 on your calendar. That’s when “First Watch” begins. We’re starting a weekly breakfast, fellowship and Bible study from 6-7 AM. That’s right—we’re starting at 6 AM, and we promise to be done at exactly 7 AM every week. Each week we’ll serve a …