CALVARY CHURCH WEEKLY NEWS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR
Jesus and Marriage
Undoubtedly we are living at a time of a huge cultural shift where values and beliefs accepted by the vast majority in the United States are now being openly attacked. Therefore, it is essential that we understand the biblical teaching on subjects such as marriage, divorce, homosexuality, and transgenderism.

In our study of Matthew’s Gospel, we have been learning that Jesus calls us to be light illuminating the darkness and salt permeating the corruption. But what does that mean? There are those who curse the darkness but do not appear to be acting in a Christ-like way. On the other hand, many professing followers of Jesus Christ just mirror the cultural changes under the slogan of “love everyone.”

In this series which begins on Sunday, we will afresh examine the teaching of Jesus, who speaks perfect truth and displays perfect love. I appreciate your prayers, and ask that you invite others to Calvary or encourage them to listen to the Livestream.
Pastor John H. Munro
Worship with us this Sunday
Sunday, September 12
Worship Service at 9:45 AM
"Jesus and Marriage"
Sunday, September 19
"Jesus and Divorce"
Sunday, September 26
"Jesus and the Gay Debate"
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!
Next week at Calvary
Calvary pastors and leaders are here for you. So if you need to talk to somebody or pray with someone, please reach out!

📖 Pastor of the Week (9/12–18): Sibu Rajappan, 704.907.7497, srajappan@calvarychurch.com

Elder of the Week: Josh Mulaparthi, 434.258.5120, savedsaint2401@gmail.com

Deacons of the Week: Hector Castillo, hectorcastillo7@verizon.net
Douglas Chen, doug.chen@aya.yale.edu

🌍 Missionaries of the Week: Tyler & Jessica Mallett serving in Niger

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👨‍💼 Employment Opportunities: calvarychurch.com/employment
😷 COVID Mask Update: calvarychurch.com/update
Looking Ahead
🍂 Fall Schedule Updates calvarychurch.com/fall
💦 Baptism Opportunity: September 26 calvarychurch.com/baptism
Sunday Evening Services: October 3 & 10 calvarychurch.com/sundaypm
Growing Together
Calvary Membership Course
Ready to make Calvary your church home? Join Pastor Munro for this 5-week course on Sundays at 11:15 AM after the service in the Sanctuary. Bring your Bible!

Neighborhood Outreach
Saturdays, September 18 & 25
Do you want to reach out to your neighbors with the Gospel? Would you like to be better equipped and more effective? Then, check out our training sessions via Zoom!

Support Ministry Classes
Get caring, compassionate, biblical support through life's difficult circumstances. Join us for DivorceCare or GriefShare on Mondays beginning September 13.

ESL Classes
Mondays & Thursdays, beginning Sept 23
Learn to speak and understand English! We offer groups at many levels to improve pronunciation and conversational skills.

Zone Family Hike
Saturday, September 25, 10 AM–2 PM
All KidZone & Zone345 families are invited to meet at Crowders Mountain for a fun hike and picnic lunch!

Congregation News & Notes
For the Record
  • $161,893 — General Fund Offering the week of 9/5
  • $170,000 — General Fund weekly giving goal
Welcome New Members
Karen Carter
Patrick Carter
Grace Caskey
Kiron Kotak
Shweta Patil
Edward McGrath
Cynthia Reyes
Daniel Reyes
Judith Todd
Deepest Sympathy to…
Susan Stauss and family in the loss of her father, Mr. Joseph Stauss, on September 8

Steve & Debbie Ottaviano and family in the loss of Debbie's nephew, Mr. Craig Knutson, on September 7

Woody & Karina Nesbitt and family in the loss of Woody’s father, Mr. Woodrow Nesbitt, Sr., on September 3

Joan Smith and family in the loss of her son, Mr. Stephen Smith, on September 3
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” — Ephesians 3:20–21
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