CALVARY WEEKLY NEWS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020
FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR
Generous Giving
Scripture exhorts us to give cheerfully as unto the Lord, “and God is able to make all grace abound to you” (2 Corinthians 9:7–8). God lavishes His grace upon us, so authentic followers of Jesus Christ will be generous with their resources. We praise God that through this difficult COVID–19 period, the congregation at Calvary has given generously.

As we approach the end of the year and the Christmas season, we review our budgeted giving. Presently, we are almost $294,000 behind budget for this fiscal year. This means for our giving to be on budget at the end of 2020, we need to receive $953,000 by December 31. This presents a challenge, but in previous years in the goodness of God, we have met the challenge. So I ask you to pray and to give generously as the Lord has blessed you.

Calvary Church is debt-free. Also our giving toward Missions is on budget. Our missionaries are paid from the General Fund, so your giving continues to help the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. We will keep you updated during this month as to the giving, and we look forward to praising God once again for His bountiful blessings.
Pastor John H. Munro
Worship with us this Sunday
Sunday, December 6
Worship services at 8:30 & 11:00 AM
Calvary Connect at 8:25 & 10:55 AM
"Christmas Is Love"
December 13, 9:45 AM & 6:00 PM
Christmas Concert — "Peace on Earth"

December 20, 8:30 & 11:00 AM
"Christmas Is Joy" // Communion
Thursday, December 24
3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 PM
"Christmas Is Peace"
Thank you for giving generously! Please give your tithes and offerings via the link below, by mail, or on Sundays at the services. Our God is faithful!
This Week at Calvary
Calvary pastors and leaders are here for you. If you have a need or want to talk to somebody or pray with someone, please reach out!

Pastor of the Week: Jim Pile, 704.840.5908, jpile@calvarychurch.com

Elder of the Week: Mike Clabaugh, 719.661.7339, dmclabaugh@tenfoldbpo.org

Deacons of the Week:
Roger Krikke, emsdad55@gmail.com

Missionary of the Week: Julio & Olga Chiang serving in Peru

New to Calvary? Text NEW to 704 543 1200 to connect
Church Office: info@calvarychurch.com
How can we pray for you? calvarychurch.com/prayerrequests

Worship Service by Phone: 833.256.4701
Spanish, Russian & Chinese Translation: calvarychurch.com/translation
Children's Ministry: Sunday program registration calvarychurch.com/children
Join us in the Sanctuary!
Calvary service times are 8:30 & 11:00 AM. Thank you for reviewing this checklist so that you'll be prepared to join us on campus for worship this Sunday!

Love Joy Peace — NEW for Advent
Celebrating Christmas at Calvary
Use this weekly Advent guide to focus your heart on the coming of our Savior. Available in the Galleria and online.

Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 13, 9:45 AM & 6:00 PM
We're excited about the upcoming Christmas Concert featuring our Calvary Worship Ministry. Join us and invite others!

Candlelight Christmas Eve
December 24 at 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 PM
Join us to celebrate the birth of our Savior on Christmas Eve! We'll have three services in the Sanctuary and Livestream.

Serving Opportunities
Be a light this Christmas
Christmas Ushers & Greeters
Help welcome our guests with a warm smile this holiday season. We need 70+ additional ushers and greeters to serve at Candlelight Christmas Eve. Thank you!

Congregation Notes
For the Record
  • General Fund offering week of 11/29: $104,245
  • General Fund weekly goal: $165,000
Celebrating Baptism
These believers were baptized on Sunday, November 29:

Kaitlyn McAuley
Kevin Silvers
Brian Tovar
Welcome New Members
Asa Chappell
Josiah Chappell
Penny Chappell
Wesley Chappell
Dawn Clark
Stephen Clark
Teresa Good
Kathy Halliburton
Richard Halliburton
Deven Havner
Chris Knaak
Michael Knaak
Dean Lackey
Tonya Lackey
Jennifer McMillan
Aaron Pikkarainen
Christina Pilkkarainen
Jeffrey Thornburg
Keith Wyckoff
Deepest Sympathy to…
Doug & Traci Burgess and family in the passing of Doug’s mother, Mrs. Jean Burgess, on December 2

Joanna Demick & family in the passing of her mother, Mrs. Jean Marilyn Demick, on November 28
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”
— John 3:16–17
Sundays, 8:30 & 11:00 AM
On campus & via Livestream
704.543.1200 | info@calvarychurch.com
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