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I have mentioned the Calvary pastoral team over the last couple of weeks. Now I come to the three wise men!
Jim Cashwell joined the pastoral team in 2009 as Pastor of Missions. For over two years, he left our team to serve as the area director of Joni & Friends, an international ministry to people with disabilities. During that time, he continued to be a member of Calvary. He then returned as Pastor of Missions. Since the beginning of this year, Jim has served Calvary as Executive Pastor. He is married to Anna. They have six adult children: Josh, Jared, Jake, Rachel, Rebekah, and Sam. They also have five grandchildren: Olive, Theo, Evie, Snyder, and Ellie. Jim and Anna love to travel, walk, have beach vacations with their family, and enjoy watching Tar Heel sports! Some of their time is spent trying to train their untrainable dog, Buddy.
Tim Hathaway has been on our pastoral team since 2006. He continues to serve as Pastor of Worship. Tim is married to Vicki, and they have three adult daughters: Courtney, Chelsea, and Colby. They are proud grandparents of Henry, Miles, Auburn, and Maggie. Tim and Vicki enjoy spending time with their family in Charlotte and at the beach. They love travel, reading, golf, tennis, and all sports teams from their native Ohio.
I was called as Senior Pastor in 2006 and continue to be passionate about being a preacher of grace and a shepherd of souls. I am married to Gudny. We have one son, Christopher, who died in April 2021 from COVID-19. Our three grandchildren who live in Lancaster, SC, are Alex (17), Ian (14), and Kera (13). Gudny and I love travel, the beach, cruises, visiting our homelands of Scotland and the Faroe Islands, reading, and walking. I enjoy watching soccer as Gudny cooks and cleans the house!
All of our pastors are privileged to serve at Calvary and are committed to our mission of “being and making authentic followers of Jesus Christ.”
| | Newcomers Reception, October 12 — Pastor Munro and Gudny will host an informal reception after the worship service this Sunday. If you’re new to Calvary, this is your opportunity to meet them and hear more about the mission and ministry of our church. Please stop by the Welcome Center in the Galleria at 11:15 AM. We have a welcome gift bag for you! | | |
THIS WEEK’S AVIZANDUM PODCAST — “Think!”
Listen to THE VERDICT radio program on weekdays at 7:00 AM in Charlotte on 960 AM.
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This Sunday, October 12
9:45 AM — “The Majesty of God”
Luke 9:28–45
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October 19
9:45 AM — “Greatness in the Kingdom”
Luke 9:46–56 / Communion
6:00 PM — Missions Reports, Pastor Sibu Rajappan
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October 26
9:45 AM — “Don’t Look Back”
Luke 9:57–62
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“Finding Contentment”
Calvary Women’s Conference
Friday, October 24, 6:00–9:30 PM
Saturday, October 25, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Ladies, you’re invited to a special weekend of encouragement, connection, and spiritual growth! Bible teacher and Christian author Melissa Kruger will be our featured speaker. Invite a friend and register now!
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
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Choose a Module 2 Elective
Wednesdays, beginning October 22
So many are joining us on Wednesdays at Calvary to study God’s Word and grow together! Now it’s time to choose your Module 2 class and preregister online. Let us know which course you plan to take!
GET COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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Senior Adult Luncheon
Thursday, October 23, 12:00–1:30 PM
You’re invited to join us in the Crown Room for a delicious lunch, great fellowship, and an
uplifting musical program with Niah & Allisha Merrill ($10). Arrive early for a free Calvary Grand Organ concert at 11:00 AM with Elizabeth Hildebrand in the Sanctuary.
REGISTER NOW
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Veterans Breakfast
Saturday, November 1, 8:30–10:00 AM
Everyone is invited to honor veterans and their families at this annual patriotic event in the Crown Room. Enjoy a breakfast buffet and a meaningful tribute to those who have faithfully served our country in the armed forces. ($10)
REGISTER NOW
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Operation Christmas Child
Get your shoeboxes at Calvary this Sunday!
Good News! Great Joy! Since 1993, God
has used Samaritan’s Purse to deliver over
232 million Operation Christmas Child
shoebox gifts to children in need and to disciple
boys and girls in over 170 countries. Calvary will be a Community Drop-off location for shoeboxes this year!
GET DETAILS
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🪦 Magnolia Memorial Gardens Clean-Up — Wednesday, October 29
It’s time for the semiannual clean-up of the MMG cemetery. Calvary will remove and dispose of all flowers and decorations from the spring and summer seasons. Please remove any items that you would like to save before October 29. Questions? Please contact Matthew Thompson at 704.887.3697 or mthompson@calvarychurch.com.
🎖️ Veterans Flag Ceremony — Thursday, November 6, 4:00–5:00 PM
After a brief patriotic ceremony, Calvary participants will place American flags at the gravesites of over 120 veterans laid to rest in Magnolia Memorial Gardens. MORE
👟 Shoes for Kids Outreach — New Date: November 6, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Calvary is providing new shoes for kids in need at South Pine Academy. We need 30 more volunteers to serve with our team! GET DETAILS & REGISTER
🎁 OCC Shoebox Distribution — begins this Sunday!
Calvary has multiple tables where people can pick up ready-to-fill boxes, shipping labels, and OCC brochures. Will you help us distribute boxes on Sunday mornings after the service and/or after Adult Life Groups? Sign up for specific dates and times HERE.
🏀 CHAMP Sports Basketball Coaches — Coaches Meeting, November 18
As a CHAMP coach, you have a tremendous opportunity to impact players and parents by actively demonstrating biblical values and the love of Christ. It only takes a few hours each week. You just need a basic knowledge of the sport and a willingness to learn! GET DETAILS & REGISTER
See all current serving opportunities at calvarychurch.com/serve.
| | 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 (10/12–18): Micah Burdett, 336.749.0884, mburdett@calvarychurch.com
Elder of the Week: Jon Allen, 704.999.2080, jondallen@me.com
Deacons of the Week: Alan Fenno, afenno@yahoo.com
Daniel Csoka, dcsoka@deloitte.com
Sam Walford, samuelwalford@hotmail.com
Ron Engebretsen, rjengebretsen@comcast.net
Thomas Holtz, trholtz@icloud.com
Joe McCain, joseph.d.mccain@gmail.com
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🍽️ Fellowship Dinner — Wednesday, October 15
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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Caleb & Desiree Skipper dedicated their son, Jordan Daniel Skipper
William & Skylar Rucker dedicated their son, Radford James Rucker
Richie & Brittany Platt dedicated their daughter, Briella Hazel Platt
Pavlo & Oksana Romarniuk dedicated their daughter, Mihaela Pavlovna Romarniuk, and son, David Pavlovich Romarniuk
Omar & Stephanie Kasso dedicated their son, Roman Frederick Kasso
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Kevin & Christine Curry and family in the passing of Christine’s brother, Mr. William Anderson, on October 1
Richard & Dana Davis and family in the passing of Richard’s mother, Mrs. Jean Stilwell Davis, on October 1
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FOR THE RECORD
$268,078 — General Fund offering the week of 10/5
$180,000 — General Fund weekly giving goal
$50,096 — RWG Building Expansion offering the week of 10/5
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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