Calvary United Methodist Church, Normal, IL

Serve in the Community & Calvary

Christmas Collections Winter Coat Collection Calvary's Outreach Committee has again been notified of a need for coats (new of gently used) for people in our community. There is a special need for children's coats and men's size small. There will be a collection box in the Atrium until Sunday, November 23. Books Needed Calvary has been ask to collect books (new or gently used) for children and teens in the Appalachians and PATH’s Children’s Resource Network. What a great way to share a book with a child locally and afar. There will be a collection box in the Atrium until Sunday, November 23.

Festival of Trees Volunteers The Festival of Trees, a holiday event to benefit The Baby Fold, is just around the corner! Hundreds of volunteers are needed to make the Festival of Trees a success. Volunteer Co-Chairs, Sue Seibring and Kellie Patti would like to invite you to participate in this wonderful community volunteer opportunity. If you or a group you belong to can spare a few hours of your time and would like to volunteer please call (309) 451-7254 or access a volunteer form (PDF). The volunteer form lists the dates, times and areas in need of volunteers. For 105 years, The Baby Fold has been a place of refuge and help for young children and their families in Illinois. The Festival of Trees is in its 15th year as a family-centered holiday event for the community. Proceeds from the festival go toward serving the children and families of The Baby Fold. Whether you are volunteering or not, we hope to see you at The Festival of Trees. It's the best way to start your holidays!

Serve at Evergreen Village Calvary is partnering with our new neighbors, Evergreen Village Senior Living Community, to help provide for the spiritual needs of the residents. Volunteers are needed to lead Bible and book studies, play board games, lead singing, provide entertainment, help with crafts, lead a worship service and so much more. Many of these activities would take place once a month or less. If you feel God calling you to get involved at at Evergreen Village please let us know. The Lord has blessed us with this ministry opportunity, lets take advantage of it! Contact Person: Vickey Taake 309-452-5413 vickeyt(at)cumcnormal.org CURRENT NEEDS: Every Saturday afternoon - Board games, 2:30-3:30pm Monday, November 24 - Balloon Volleyball 2-3pm Volunteers in the dining room & to walk residents dogs

Safe Harbor Mission Providing and serving a meals at Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter in Bloomington is the perfect way to share Christ in the community. Volunteers are needed to either cook or cater and then serve the evening meal at Safe Harbor on the first and third Fridays of each month. This is a great service opportunity for a group of friends, small group, Bible study or a family. Calvary has been working with Safe Harbor to provide this mission for a number of years. To sign-up for a Friday contact Ralph Smith (contact information below). Contact Person: Ralph Smith 309-829-2004 RESmith(at)Qmail.com

Central Illinois Resource for Volunteerism Looking for more ways to serve in the community? Visit the CIRV website (www.cirvnow.org) for information about and contacts for various volunteer opportunities in Central Illinois.