CALVARY CHURCH WEEKLY NEWS |
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Some church growth experts predicted that the local church would be very different after the Covid pandemic, with approximately one-third of those who attended church prior to Covid not returning after the pandemic. Some would continue to stay at home and watch Livestream, whereas others would drift away once they got out of the habit of attending corporate worship. Covid has resulted in deep divides and arguments within many churches reflecting the political divisions in our country. All of this has impacted many churches, and some pastors have resigned, having become weary, discouraged, and even disillusioned.
How has all of this impacted Calvary? In the grace of God, Calvary is not divided over these issues, although clearly, there have been many different opinions and voices! But we have kept our eyes on the Lord Jesus Christ, continued to worship Him in Spirit and truth, and sought to navigate the pandemic through prayer and biblical wisdom.
Some of our members have not yet returned to worship, although we have tried to keep in touch with them. Our pastors and leaders continue to serve the community of believers at Calvary and are excited at what the Lord is doing. Furthermore, many new people have started to attend Calvary. So we continue to press on. As I said at the beginning of the pandemic, “But the Word of God is not bound!” (2 Timothy 2:9).
Livestream, social media, The Verdict, podcasts, and many telephone calls have been used to reach beyond our campus with the glorious Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. New audiences have been developed, and the spiritual vitality of Calvary has continued. I join thousands of people in thanking God for Calvary Church!
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Worship with us this Sunday |
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9:45 AM Worship Service
"The Sheep and the Goats"
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Sunday, May 8 — Mother's Day
"A Woman Worships"
No ALGs, SLGs, 11:15 KidZone/Zone345
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Thank you for giving generously! Please give your tithes and offerings via the link below, by mail, or on Sundays at the worship service. Our God is faithful!
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Outdoor Worship Night
Sunday, May 15, 7:00 PM
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The Calvary Worship Team and Band will lead us in songs of praise to our great God! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on the soccer fields. Invite your neighbors!
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National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 5, 12:00–1:00 PM
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Pray without ceasing! Our pastors will lead us in prayer in the Sanctuary at noon, or you may join us via Livestream.
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Calvary Membership Course
Saturdays, May 14 & 21, 9 AM–12:15 PM
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Ready to make Calvary your church home? Attend this two-session course with Pastor Munro on Saturday mornings.
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Memorial Breakfast
Saturday, May 21, 8:30 AM, Crown Room
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Everyone is invited to this breakfast as Calvary honors our community's Gold Star and Blue Star families and pays tribute to all who serve in the armed forces.
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Find your place to serve! |
We have many new opportunities for you to be involved at Calvary. Check it out!
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Freedom Cup Cricket
Info Meeting, Sunday, May 22, 12:30 PM
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Calvary is hosting a cricket tournament as a community outreach this summer. We'll need lots of volunteers at the matches, and many players for the Calvary team!
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Come on out and play! CHAMP offers a summer Soccer Camp, June 20–24, for ages 5–10, and a Basketball Camp, July 18–22, for ages 5–8. Spots fill quickly!
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CHAMP Adult Coed Softball |
CHAMP softball is a fun summer tradition and a great way to meet new friends. Come enjoy some friendly competition on Tuesday or Friday evenings! Ages 18+
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Missions & Outreach Interest Meetings |
Learn more about these trips, camps, and serving opportunities! |
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Calvary pastors and leaders are here for you. So if you need to talk to somebody or pray with someone, please reach out!
Missionary of the Week: Marilyn Cail, retired
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Congratulations to Chelsea Hathaway and Zachary Jones, who will be married on Saturday, April 30. |
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These believers were baptized on April 24 —
Diane Amato
Bailey Karnan
Salvatore LoBiondo
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Sylvia Armstrong
Joseph Carleo
Virginia Carleo
Bobbi Diller
Robert Diller
Beverly Evans
David Evans
John Henderson
Nan Henderson
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Charles Null
Gay Null
Brittany Platt
Donald Platt
Mary Shepherd
Stuart Shepherd
Martin Vanegas
Mary Vanegas
Carol Wise
Joy Wright
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Principal Search — CCA is seeking a mature believer to serve as the K–8 instructional leader and spiritual shepherd of the faculty and students in grades K–8. The principal is responsible for implementing and managing the policies and procedures established by the elders and school board to ensure the mission of Calvary Christian Academy is realized in the day-to-day operations of the school. Must be a member of Calvary Church or willing to become one.
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Mark & Leigh Gunter in the loss of Leigh’s father, Rev. Dr. Joel T. Land, on April 26, along with Sean Gunter in the loss of his grandfather, Joshua & Valerie Gunter in the loss of Joshua's grandfather, and Greg & Brittany Armbrecht and family in the loss of Brittany’s grandfather. |
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$145,440 — General Fund Offering the week of 4/24
- $170,000 — General Fund weekly giving goal
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Apply for grades 3–7 now!
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Sunday Worship at 9:45 AM
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