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Consistency in the Christian faith is of great importance. It is much easier to begin a project than it is to end it. In following Jesus Christ, we are not to look back but to continue keeping our eyes on Jesus. “Run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1–2).
Consistency in worshiping in the house of God is sometimes lacking in followers of Christ; some give the impression that worshiping in the house of the Lord on Sundays is optional. This is not honoring to the Lord, and not conducive to living a consistent Christian life. How can we say we love Jesus Christ if we do not love the Body of Christ? Scripture is clear that we are not to neglect meeting together (Hebrews 10:24–25).
We are also to be consistent in our giving, which is part of our worship. In the Old Testament, worshipers brought an animal or produce to the Lord. This demonstrated their consistency in worship and their self-sacrifice. They gave the best they had to the Lord. The apostle Paul exhorts us to present our bodies “as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is our spiritual worship” (Romans 12:1).
So keep your eyes on Jesus; keep enduring. Be consistent!
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This Sunday, October 18
9:45 AM — “A Wee Man on a Tree”
Luke 19:1–10
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October 25
9:45 AM — “Use It: Lose It” Luke 19:11–27
6:00 PM — Missions Night / Communion
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November 1
9:45 AM — “The King and Jerusalem”
Luke 19:28–44
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“Whatever You Do: Pursuing Christ”
Calvary Women’s Conference
Friday, October 23, 6:00–9:30 PM
Saturday, October 24, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Ladies, last chance to register! We hope you’ll join us for this special time of connection, worship, and spiritual challenge, as Calvary’s own Jacqueline Schaffer Shaw shares from God’s Word. Bring your Bible!
GET DETAILS & REGISTER
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Estate Design Seminar
Thursday, October 22 at 2:00 & 6:30 PM
Either update your current will and estate plan or get started now. There is NO cost for this seminar, and the process is absolutely confidential. You’ll benefit no matter your stage of life — whether you’re starting a family or reviewing plans as an empty-nester!
GET DETAILS & REGISTER
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Veterans Breakfast
Saturday, November 7, 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 hearty breakfast buffet and a meaningful tribute to those who have faithfully served our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Cost is $12.
REGISTER NOW
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Christmas Tea
Ticket Sales: Sunday, November 8, 4:00 PM
Ladies, the annual Christmas Tea will be held on Saturday, December 5, at 11:00 AM–1:00 PM in the Crown Room. Norma Joyce Dougherty will be our featured speaker!
Get your event tickets on Sunday, November 8, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at the Welcome Center. The cost is $20 per ticket, with a limit of two tickets per person.
GET DETAILS
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Operation Christmas Child
Good News! Great Joy! Since 1993, God has used Samaritan’s Purse to deliver over 244 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to children in need and to share the good news of the Gospel with boys and girls in over 175 countries. Get your shoebox this Sunday at Calvary!
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Calvary Kids Shoebox Christmas Party
Sunday, November 8, 4:00–6:00 PM, CLC
Pack. Play. Give. Share Jesus. Celebrate! Calvary Kids in 1st–5th grades will have a blast discovering how one simple shoebox can bring Christmas joy and the love of Jesus to a child around the world. Get ready for an epic Christmas adventure!
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🎁 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Distribution — Volunteer Opportunity
We have multiple tables throughout the campus where you can pick up ready-to-fill boxes, shipping labels, and OCC brochures! Will you help distribute boxes on Sunday mornings after the service and/or after ALGs? Or on the CHAMP fields on Saturdays? Sign up for dates and times HERE.
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🪦 Magnolia Memorial Gardens Clean-Up — Wednesday, October 28
Calvary will remove and dispose of all spring and summer flowers and decorations in the cemetery on October 28. Please remove any items you would like to save now. Questions? Contact Matthew Thompson at 704.887.3697 or mthompson@calvarychurch.com.
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🪖 Veterans Flag Ceremony — Thursday, November 5, 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
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👟 Shoes for Kids Outreach — Friday, November 6
Calvary is providing new shoes for children at South Pine Academy, a Title I school in southwest Charlotte. We need volunteers to serve with our team! GET DETAILS & REGISTER
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🙂 Special Needs Respite Night Buddies — Saturday, November 7
Students in our Special Needs classes will enjoy an evening of fun activities, dinner, and packing Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts! We need several more volunteer buddies to pair with our students. You’ll serve from 3:00 to 7:30 PM in the Calvary Life Center. LEARN MORE & REGISTER
| | 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 (10/18–24): Beau Abbott, Local Outreach Coordinator, 704.887.3696, babbott@calvarychurch.com
Elder of the Week: Shadon McAuley, 704.780.3896, shadonmcau@gmail.com
Deacons of the Week: Randy Loman, randyloman@mindspring.com
Ebenezer Moses Yaluka, ebenezer1357@gmail.com
Tim Deacon, 912canuck@gmail.com
Tim Nabors, rtnabors@gmail.com
Ryan Smith, ryanapple12@gmail.com
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🍽️ Fellowship Dinner — Wednesday, October 21
Join us in the Crown Room between 5:00 and 6:15 PM. No reservations needed! $8 Adults, $4 Children (cashless transactions only) MENU & DETAILS
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Vivek Adimulam
Kelli Havner
Jorge Herrera
Vernon Knapp
Winnie Knapp
Harold Mull
Joy Mull
Carolina Vargas
Cherie Winship
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Caleb & Desiree Skipper and family in the loss of Caleb’s mother, Mrs. Nancee Sue Skipper, on October 11
The family of Mrs. Anne Barrows (widow of Cliff Barrows) on October 8
Mrs. Beth Hargett and family in the loss of her husband, Mr. Glenn Hargett, on October 8. Visitation will be held in the Rea Room tonight, October 16, 7:00–9:00 PM. The funeral service will be on Saturday, October 17, at 1:00 PM in the Sanctuary.
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FOR THE RECORD
$193,998 — General Fund offering the week of 10/11
$190,000 — General Fund weekly giving goal
$5,050 — Building Restoration Fund offering the week of 10/11
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