Friday, September 19, 2025 | | |
One of our goals at Calvary Church is to give an authentic welcome to every individual and family coming to our campus. Our recent expansion project is named Reach Welcome Grow. This is in obedience to Scripture: “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Romans 15:7). We are to welcome others as we have been welcomed into the family of God by our Lord Jesus Christ.
One of the joys of serving at Calvary is seeing the ways in which people new to Calvary are given a warm welcome. One of our members encourages a new person to sit with them in the worship service. Another invites them to their Life Group. Another arranges to sit with them in the Crown Room for the Wednesday supper. Another invites them to meet in The Gathering for a cup of coffee. We believe that God the Holy Spirit brings many people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to us. It is a beautiful thing when we embrace one another in the name of our Savior.
In the world, there is division, harsh rhetoric, prejudice, racism, superiority, violence, envy, and greed. But the uniqueness of the family of God is that we are all equal before Him, and equally in need of salvation and redemption. So continue to welcome one another. Reach out to someone you don’t know. You will be blessed, and you will have a deeper understanding of what it means that you have been welcomed by Jesus Christ for the glory of God.
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This Sunday, September 21
9:45 AM — “A Miraculous Meal”
Luke 9:12–17
6:00 PM — Missions Reports,
Pastor Jim Cashwell
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September 28
9:45 AM — Psalm 45, Pastor Rob Reece
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October 5 — Family & Friends Day
9:45 AM — “Following the Messiah”
Luke 9:18–27
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Elder & Deacon Election
Nominations close TODAY!
Be sure to submit your nominations for elder and deacon candidates today by email or in the church office. Instructions and qualifications are provided HERE. The annual leadership election will be held on January 18, 2026.
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You’re invited to Family & Friends Day!
Sunday, October 5
Everyone is invited to a special day of worship, fellowship, and fun at Calvary! Join us for worship at 9:45 AM in the Sanctuary. Then, stay for lunch outside under the big tents and enjoy an afternoon of activities for all ages from 11:30 AM until 3:30 PM. It’s FREE!
GET DETAILS
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“Finding Contentment”
Calvary Women’s Conference
Friday & Saturday, October 24–25
Ladies, you’re invited to a special weekend of encouragement, connection, and spiritual growth at the Calvary Women’s Conference this fall. We’re pleased to welcome Bible teacher and Christian author Melissa Kruger as our featured speaker. Invitation cards are available in the Galleria. Register now!
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
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“Defending Truth in College”
Saturday, October 11, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Join Pastor John Munro and Pastor Andrew McIntyre to grapple with life’s big questions and explore how to defend the truth of the Gospel on your college campus. In a world filled with alternative “truths,” discover how you can live boldly and help others see that Christ is “the way, and the truth, and the life.”
DETAILS & REGISTRATION
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Special Needs Respite Night
Saturday, November 1, 4:00–7:00 PM, CLC
Students with special needs of all ages, along with their siblings (ages 3–12), are invited to attend this event! It’s a fun evening for our students while their parents and caregivers take a break. We’ll be packing boxes for Operation Christmas Child, and enjoy a bounce house, games in the gym, and dinner together! Sign up before October 5.
GET DETAILS & REGISTER
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🎪 Family & Friends Day — Save the Date: October 5
We need MANY volunteers to serve at our biggest fellowship event of the year, held on the sports fields! We especially need adults and teens to supervise the inflatables (choose a shift). SIGN UP TO SERVE
🗣️ ESL Lead Teachers
Are you interested in serving in our English as a Second Language ministry? We need two lead ESL teachers for our program, which serves international students from diverse backgrounds. Teachers must be Calvary members. Classes meet on Monday and Thursday mornings, beginning September 22. To learn more, contact Pastor Sibu Rajappan at 704.341.5336 or srajappan@calvarychurch.com.
😀 Special Needs Respite Night — Volunteer Buddies
We’re hosting a Respite Night on Saturday, November 1. One of our fun activities will be packing Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts! We need 35 buddies to pair with our students; you’ll serve from 3:15 to 7:30 PM. LEARN MORE & REGISTER
See all current opportunities at calvarychurch.com/serve.
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🍽️ Fellowship Dinner — Wednesday, September 24
Join us for dinner in the Crown Room between 5:00 and 6:15 PM. No reservations needed! $8 Adults, $4 Children — MENU & DETAILS
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Anna Baudoin
Larry Baudoin
Emilie Bova
Anna Bublik
Igor Bublik
Dean Cota
Denise Cota
Michael Dokken
Elizabeth Guido
Gabriel Hayden
Joyce Hyde
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Linda Jacoby
Ron Jacoby
Jessie Kamesetty
Alexis Konczal
Joel Konczal
Nathan Nouri
Lee-Ann Perkins
Matt Perkins
Sydney Pugh
Howard Shelden
Dee Smith
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FOR THE RECORD
$147,697 — General Fund offering the week of 9/14
$180,000 — General Fund weekly giving goal
$14,573 — RWG Building Expansion offering the week of 9/14
Please clearly designate your offering so that we can properly apply your Reach Welcome Grow (RWG) giving toward your Faith Promise. Thank you!
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