FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023

FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR

Our Faithful and Beloved Brother

When the apostle Paul concludes the letter to the Colossians, he refers to Onesimus as “our faithful and beloved brother who is one of you.” On Sunday, “our faithful and beloved brother,” Timothy Hathaway, will preach. He and I have served together in Michigan and now in Charlotte for over 25 years. I can personally attest to Tim’s faithfulness, godliness, consistency, and endurance. As Pastor of Worship, he has a great responsibility. He also has been an active participant in the Renovation and Expansion Committee. His goal as Pastor of Worship is to keep pointing us to our great God and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Tim is always well prepared, excels at equipping others, and brings a humble desire to do all to the glory of God. In a large church like Calvary, it would be easy to show off and boast in the “performance” rather than to boast in the Lord.  

We are deeply privileged to have a man of Pastor Hathaway’s caliber leading our worship. I count it a high privilege to be a co-servant with him. We recognize that while one plants and another waters, it is always God who is giving the growth (1 Corinthians 3:5–9). I know you will listen carefully as he opens the Scriptures on Sunday and leads in communion. To God be the glory!

Pastor John H. Munro

Also stream via YouTube & Facebook Live

Sunday, May 28

9:45 AM "God's Call on Your Life" Jeremiah 1

New Jeremiah series begins!

Sunday, June 4

9:45 AM High School Senior Sunday

Pastor Cameron Engle

FEATURED EVENTS

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

🎂 Happy Birthday, Calvary!

Calvary Church has been active in ministry for the glory of God since May 21, 1939. This Sunday is our congregation's 84th birthday! We thank the Lord for His faithfulness and say with the psalmist, "Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart" (Psalm 119:111). CALVARY HISTORY

🏏 Freedom Cup Cricket Tournament

Be part of our community outreach on Saturdays this summer! Play on the Calvary cricket team; we'll teach you the game. Serve as a match volunteer; we need 33 every week. Or come enjoy being a spectator! LEARN MORE

• Cricket Volunteer Orientation — Sunday, May 21, 12:30–2:00 PM, Room 226

🎖️ Memorial Day Flag Ceremony

Calvary Military Ministry will mark the graves of 120+ veterans with American flags on Wednesday, May 24, 3:00–4:00 PM in Magnolia Memorial Gardens. You're invited to join us for a brief ceremony, and then volunteers will help place the flags.

• Memorial Breakfast — Saturday, May 20, 8:30 AM, Crown Room ($10)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Foster/Adoptive Parents Date Night

In honor of National Foster Care Month, HOME Ministry is facilitating a date night for Calvary foster and adoptive parents on Friday, May 26, from 6:00–8:00 PM. Sign up your children to participate in fun activities in the CLC with pizza and snacks while you enjoy an evening out together. GET DETAILS & REGISTER

🏕️ Woodlands Warm-Up Party

Wednesday, May 31, 6:00–8:00 PM, Calvary Life Center

All kids who are registered for Woodlands Camp are invited! We'll play fun games, eat pizza, and get to know all the other campers. This free event will be a great time to connect and get ready for camp week. Please register by noon on May 31 HERE.

THIS WEEK AT CALVARY

Calvary pastors and leaders are here for you. So if you need to talk or pray with someone, please reach out!

Pastor of the Week (5/21–27): Nathaniel Pearce, 704.626.8625, npearce@calvarychurch.com 

Elder of the Week: Miguel Gonzalez, 704.807.7853, mgonzalez807@hotmail.com

Deacons of the Week: Jon Allen, jondallen@me.com

Len Firebaugh, lenfirebaugh@gmail.com

Travis Hatley, tlhatley14@gmail.com

🌎 Missionary of the Week: Bob & Amy Carter serving in the US

📖 Children's Weekly Bible Lesson: calvarychurch.com/sundayspotlight

🙏 How can we pray for you? calvarychurch.com/prayerrequests

💧 Baptism Opportunity, June 18: calvarychurch.com/baptism

👩‍🏫 Employment Opportunities:

• Calvary Church: calvarychurch.com/employment
• Calvary Child Development Center: calvarycdc.com/employment
• Calvary Christian Academy: calvarychristianacademy.com/employment

CHILD DEDICATION

These families dedicated children to the Lord on May 14:

Chris & Casey Robinson dedicated their son, Brooks Harris Robinson

Drew & Mandy Archer dedicated their son, Brady James Archer, and their daughter, Brynn Caroline Archer

Jacob & Emma Blaskewicz dedicated their son, Elijah Richard Blaskewicz

Tim & Gabriella Illuminati dedicated their son, Enzo Raymond Illuminati

Joseph & Ina Krizhanovskiy dedicated their daughter, Esther Krizhanovski

Bryan & Kelly Swaringen dedicated their daughter, Taylor Presley Swaringen

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO…

The family of Mrs. Jane Herman in her passing on May 12

The family of Ms. Edna Wood Devine in her passing on April 12

REACH WELCOME GROW

Sunday, June 11

Groundbreaking Ceremony

CALVARY KIDS MUSIC CAMP

July 10–14 & July 24–28

Register now!

FAMILY ADVENTURE

Lazy 5 Ranch on June 3

Register by May 21

CALVARY CHURCH

Sunday Worship at 9:45 AM

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