All of us are wondering when this coronavirus crisis will end. When will things be the way they were before this happened? Or are some things forever changed? When will we be able to assemble together at Calvary?
The simple answer is that none of us knows.
Like many of you, I admire Winston Churchill’s leadership and the way he inspired a nation at critical times during World War II. Erik Larson in
The Splendid and the Vile refers to Churchill giving a eulogy for Neville Chamberlain, who preceded him as the U.K. Prime Minister. On November 12, 1940, Churchill said this: “It is not given to human beings — happily for them, for otherwise life would be intolerable — to foresee or to predict to any large extent the unfolding course of events.” Chamberlain made what turned out to be a disastrous agreement with Hitler at Munich. But neither Chamberlain nor Churchill knew the future. And none of us knows the future as it relates to the coronavirus, or indeed anything else.
But how comforting to know the God who holds the future. He says, “For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose’” (
Isaiah 46:9–10). We rejoice that our trust is in the eternal God who not only knows the future but who controls the future. He holds everything in His hands. Therefore, do not fear. Do not be anxious. This is our God, and He is with you and for you.
Warmly in Christ,
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Sunday Morning, April 26
Join us at 9:45 AM via Livestream
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"The Heart of the Law"
Senior Pastor John Munro
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Sunday Evening
Join us at 6:00 PM via Livestream
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"Praying with Power"
Senior Pastor John Munro
Catch up on messages in the series at:
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Thank you for continuing to give generously!
Please give your tithes and offerings via the link below or by mail. Our God is faithful!
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Q & A with Pastor Munro
Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 PM
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Join Pastor Munro on Facebook Live tomorrow at 7:00 PM for a time of questions and answers from his study!
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Friday, May 1 at 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Our community is experiencing a
critical blood shortage. If you are healthy and able to donate blood safely, please do so!
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Day of Prayer & Praise
Thursday, May 7
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Join us on the
National Day of Prayer via
LIVESTREAM and
Facebook Live for an organ concert at 9:00 AM, prayer led by our pastors at 3:00 PM, and group prayer with ALGs at 7:00 PM.
DETAILS
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Pastor & Leaders of the Week
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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!
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If you and/or your family need assistance from the
Calvary Food Pantry, please contact
Pastor Sibu Rajappan at 704.907.7497 or
srajappan@calvarychurch.com.
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Thank you Calvary
for embracing these opportunities to connect with your church family during recent weeks. Participation has been exceptional — and it is a great encouragement to hear of your loving care, prayer, and mutual support. Continue to gather around God's Word and build each other up!
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ADULT LIFE GROUPS
- ALGs are meeting via Zoom for Bible teaching, prayer, and fellowship on Sundays at 8:30 or 11:15 AM. Your ALG leader will send you Zoom details by email. If you're not part of an ALG, check with Pastor Nathaniel Pearce for how you can join. calvarychurch.com/lifegroups
ELECTIVE STUDIES
- Bible study electives are now underway via Zoom on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Register HERE to participate. Let's study God's Word together!
STUDENT MINISTRY
- College Students (ages 18–25) are meeting on Tuesdays with Pastor Eric Hill at 7:30 PM via Zoom. And the ALG for College & Young Adults is meeting on Sundays at 11:15 PM on Zoom. Contact Pastor Eric to join!
- High School Students are meeting on Wednesdays with Pastor Eric at 7:30 PM for IGNITE on YouTube and Facebook. Then at 8:00 PM they meet for SLGs with their small group leaders on Zoom.
- Middle School Students are meeting on Wednesdays with Pastor Matt at 7:00 PM for IGNITE on Zoom and on Sundays at 11:15 AM for their SLG on Zoom.
FAMILY MINISTRY
- Calvary Kids Family Devotions Bible lessons and videos are posted each Wednesday at calvarychurch.com/familydevotions. Use these lessons anytime during the week with your kids!
- Family Transitions for Parents of 8th Graders will meet via Zoom on Sunday, May 3 at 5:00–6:00 PM with Pastors Rodney Navey and Eric Hill. DETAILS
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STAY AT HOME
- One of the BIGGEST WAYS you can help is to STAY HOME as much as possible to slow the spread of this virus. By staying home you help hospitals care for the sickest patients. You help our PPE supply chains catch up. You help testing capabilities increase. Staying home buys our healthcare professionals time. Staying home now helps us reopen safely sooner!
PRAY FOR…
- Those who are sick — battling coronavirus or other illness
- Those in hospitals & clinics — doctors, nurses, staff & patients
- Medical professionals working toward a vaccine & treatment
- Calvary senior adults and all the elderly at risk in our community
- Our shut-ins and those in assisted living & long term care facilities
- All leaders and governing authorities
- Those facing loss of jobs, closed businesses, & economic hardship
- Those who are lonely or afraid
- Families facing disruption of home life, school & work routines
- The ministry of Calvary Church as we seek to be and make authentic followers of Jesus Christ
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For the record
- General Fund offering week of 4/19: $121,407
- General Fund weekly goal: $160,000
Deepest sympathy to...
- Jorge & Vilma Prado and family in the loss of Vilma's aunt, Mrs. Ignez de Lima, on April 19
- The Powe family in the passing of Mrs. Margaret Sanders Powe on April 14 and her husband, Dr. Charles Edwin Powe, Jr., on April 18, both of complications of COVID-19
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We have more videos and ministry content than ever on our social media channels — so join us and share with others. Stay connected at Calvary!
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"Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."
— 1 Peter 5:7
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