Friday, September 26, 2025

FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR

Team Calvary

The Calvary team is a very large one with many people serving as “volunteers” and others as paid staff. Some of you may not be familiar with all of our pastors. I thought I would shine a bit of light on three of them. 


Cameron Engle is our Pastor of High School Ministry. He has served at Calvary for over three years. Cameron is married to Chelsea, and they have two sons: Judah (5) and Ezra (1). As a family, they enjoy hiking, kayaking, and having movie nights at home. Cameron’s responsibilities also include overseeing our Good News Clubs and local school outreach. 


Micah Burdett has served at Calvary for two years. He is the Pastor of Middle School Ministry and also oversees Hearts & Hammers and the Auto Repair Ministry. Micah is married to Rylie, and they have three children: Raelyn (6), Presley (3), and Emmerson (1). Micah and his family enjoy hiking, riding bikes, and anything outdoors, including fishing! 


Andrew McIntyre is the Pastor of College Ministry and also oversees the Calvary Food Pantry, Street Ministry, and Prison Ministry. He is married to Jamie. They have four children: Amelia (12), Alistair (9), Joel (7), and Blaire (1). Andrew has been on staff for a year. The McIntyre family enjoys going on walks and playing at the park. 


Cameron, Micah, and Andrew share in the overall pastoral responsibilities and love serving at Calvary. If you don’t yet know these families, make a point of introducing yourself. Pray for them! We are privileged to have them as co-laborers at Calvary Church.

Pastor John H. Munro

THIS WEEK’S AVIZANDUM PODCAST — “The Big Picture”

Listen to THE VERDICT radio program on weekdays at 7:00 AM in Charlotte on 960 AM.

WORSHIP AT CALVARY

This Sunday, September 28


9:45 AMPsalm 45

Pastor Rob Reece

Stream on YouTube or Facebook Live

October 5 — Family & Friends Day

9:45 AM — “Following the Messiah”

Luke 9:18–27

October 12

9:45 AM — “The Majesty of God”

Luke 9:28–45

GROWING TOGETHER

You’re invited to Family & Friends Day!

Next 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. Come casual and bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. It’s FREE!


FULL EVENT DETAILS

Estate Design Seminar

Thursday, October 2, 2:00 & 6:30 PM


You’ll benefit no matter your stage of life — whether you’re starting a family or reviewing plans as an empty nester. The seminar is free, and the process is confidential. Ether update your current will and estate plans or get started now!


GET DETAILS & REGISTER

“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

“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

SERVING SPOTLIGHT

🎪 Family & Friends Day — Next Sunday, October 5

We still need a few more volunteers to serve at our biggest fellowship event of the year, out on the sports fields! We especially need adults and teens to supervise the inflatables (choose a shift). SIGN UP TO SERVE


👟 Shoes for Kids at South Pine Academy — October 23

Calvary is providing new shoes for kids in need at South Pine Academy on Thursday morning, October 23. We need 40 volunteers to serve with our team! GET DETAILS & REGISTER


😀 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.

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 (9/28–10/4): Andrew McIntyre, 541.912.6761, amcintyre@calvarychurch.com

Elder of the Week: Bob Lanning, 803.289.7091, lanningb@comporium.net

Deacons of the Week: Roger Olson, reolsonmn@gmail.com

Jerry Byrum, jqfskycop@gmail.com

Stephen Swingle, stephen.swingle@gmail.com

Nick Illuminati, nick.j.illuminati@gmail.com

🌎 Missionaries of the Week: Jesse & Erica McCallister serving in Germany

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

📖 Calvary Kids Weekly Bible Lesson & Playlist: calvarychurch.com/sundayspotlight

💧 Baptism Opportunity, October 19: calvarychurch.com/baptism

Calvary Membership Course, November 15 & 22: calvarychurch.com/membership


🤝 Employment Opportunities:

🍽️ Fellowship Dinner — Wednesday, October 1

Join us for dinner in the Crown Room between 5:00 and 6:15 PM. No reservations needed! $8 Adults, $4 Children — MENU & DETAILS

CELEBRATING BAPTISM

These believers were baptized on September 21:


Bryan Abernathy

Deborah Abernathy

Jacob Abernathy

Katherine Abernathy

Tatyana Belya 

Randy Fianchino 

Kim Grubbs

Hannah Holbrook

Amber Kilgore

Robin McNeely

Emily Pino

Kayla Thornborg

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO…

Jordyn Vance and family in the passing of her grandmother, Charlotte Ann Young, on September 16


Mrs. Carole Huck and family in the passing of her husband, Mr. Larry Huck, on September 12

FOR THE RECORD


$270,631 — General Fund offering the week of 9/21

$180,000 — General Fund weekly giving goal


$24,066 RWG Building Expansion offering the week of 9/21


Please clearly designate your offering so that we can properly apply your Reach Welcome Grow (RWG) giving toward your Faith Promise. Thank you!

Young Adult Fellowship

Saturday, September 27

5:30 PM, CLC 1400

Special Needs Respite Night

Saturday, November 1

Register by October 5 to participate or serve!

Senior Adult Golf Outing

Monday, October 6

Ages 50+

Register now!

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& 6:00 PM as scheduled


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