Calvary Church

This year, Calvary’s Adult Bible Study will embark on a heart-transforming journey through the study of 1 & 2 Samuel. In this historical narrative that covers the time from Israel’s last judge, Samuel, to their first earthly kings, Saul and David, God beautifully displays the kind of King He IS and always will be. [Scroll down for registration links]

Three Ways to Participate:
Monday Night Bible Study
Begins Sept. 16 · 7:00-8:30pm
Combines small group discussion with 20 minutes of large group teaching for both men and women. Small groups are gender specific. Register at https://my.calvarygr.org/registration/mnbsfall2024

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study
Begins Sept. 17 · 9:15-11:15am
Combines small group Bible Study discussion with large group teaching and testimonies in the Gathering Place. Tuesday Kids is a free program for children while moms are in the study. Register at https://my.calvarygr.org/registration/tmbsfall2024

Wednesday Night Women’s Bible Study
Begins Sept. 11 · 6:30-7:45pm
While children are in Kids-N-Action, moms and working women come together for growth in God’s Word, prayer and community. Register at https://my.calvarygr.org/registration/wnbsfall24.

Find your community here at Calvary Church. Rooted is an experience designed to connect you to God, the church, and your purpose. Together, in a group of 10-15 people from all walks of life, you’ll explore the Bible, engage in prayer and serve experiences, share stories, and practice rhythms essential to a healthy spiritual life.

Rooted will take place on Sundays for 10 weeks, from 4:00-6:00pm, beginning September 15. Cost is $20 (covers book) and limited childcare is available (toddlers – elementary). Register at https://calvarygr.org/rooted.

Is there someone you have been praying would hear the truth about Jesus and respond? The Alpha Course could be the opportunity you have been looking for! Alpha is an opportunity for people who might not call themselves Christians to explore life and Christianity in an open, friendly and nonjudgmental environment. Each evening there will be a good meal, a brief talk about the big questions of life, meaning and faith, and a chance for open discussion in small groups.

Alpha at Calvary runs for seven weeks on Thursday evenings, 6:00-7:30, beginning September 5. We would love to have you join us and bring a non/new Christian friend, neighbor or coworker! Register at Alpha at Calvary Sign Up – Fall 2024 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsWwWa0zpBKaPVpulqD14CDq7lVMFkM2MW2T7yCS_8NOdpWQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0).

For more details, visit our table near the Connection Point this Sunday. If you would like to speak with someone about whether Alpha is right for you and your friend, you can contact Dave at [email protected] or Cathy at [email protected].

Brotherhood, BBQ, and rockin’ worship?! Hope you're signed up for the Men's Kickoff next Wednesday, August 21.

Get ready for an epic kickoff to Men’s Ministry at Calvary Church! Are you ready to step up as a man of God? Join us on Wednesday, August 21st for a night of brotherhood, BBQ, and rockin’ worship. And a chance to win this Yeti cooler during our Co****le Shootout! Sign up at CalvaryGR.org/menskickoff today!

Neighbors International, an international college student ministry of Calvary Church, seeks families and individuals to provide much-needed friendship and care to our newly arriving local international college students. As a Friendship Family/partner, you will be assigned a student(s) who lives close to you and shares similar interests. We are looking for families/individuals over 30 willing to meet with their student(s) at least once a month and talk with them at least once a week. Consider helping to ease the loneliness and culture shock many of these students face as they arrive in a new country.

To participate, you must complete an application/background check and attend a training session. The NI leadership team will be at a table by the Connection Point following both services on August 11 and 18, where you can ask questions and complete all the necessary paperwork. To apply or to ask questions, email Sonja at [email protected].

Earlier this week, Calvary's Refugee Ministry hosted a "Back-to-School Backpack Picnic,“ with an Isaiah 64:8 theme. Our focus was on supporting our refugee families from seven different countries, as they prepare for the new school year. Calvary provided backpacks filled with essential school supplies, including notebooks, pencils, and crayons, to ensure that each child had the tools they needed for success. The families enjoyed activities like an art workshop by the Healing In Art team, delicious cold drinks served by Clique Coffee, and games with the ministry’s volunteers. The event highlighted Calvary's commitment to love our neighbors as ourselves following God's command. Pray for all involved that we would continue to direct our eyes to Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

Enjoy getting to know our Director of Missions, Larry Milks, a little better on this Thursday.

Our team of high school students is on their way to Hawaii! They will be partnering with Praying Pelican Ministries and local organizations to help with the fire cleanup in Maui and engaging in relational ministry with families displaced by the 2023 fires. Pray for unity, safety, and that they would be a blessing to all they encounter. Follow along with them as they serve at calvarygr.org/stmblog.

Earlier this week our short term team of seven returned from Central Asia (just west of China) where we had the joy of coming alongside our brothers and sisters there who are part of a local church we have partnered with for many years. The fellowship and mutual encouragement were very sweet as we supported them with team building activities for their kid’s camp leaders training, and with devotional and testimony sharing at a women’s retreat. These two events were blessed by the Lord as we saw fruit bring produced in both settings. We praise God for this!

We are currently experiencing some website issues. While we work on that, you can find our livestream at https://calvarygr.online.church.

Today is World Refugee Day. Our team is reflecting on a quote from author Nadia Hashimi, "Refugees didn't just escape a place. They had to escape a thousand memories until they'd put enough time and distance between them and their misery to wake to a better day."

As the body of Christ, we are united in our mission to support refugee families, offering them a safe haven and directing their eyes to Jesus, the Prince of Peace. For more information about Calvary's ministry to refugees, contact Lana Duoibes.

In about a month, a team of 28 students and five leaders will be traveling to Hawaii to partner with Praying Pelican Ministries. They will help with the fire cleanup in Kula and engage in relational ministry with families displaced by the 2023 fires. Please join in praying for our team members and consider supporting them financially as they prepare for this trip. // Pictures are from a recent team meeting where they put into practice - serving one another like Jesus did.

As part of Calvary's mission to be Christ's Church in this place, Mercy and Missions has the privilege of demonstrating and proclaiming the Gospel as well as equipping you to do the same. We would love to answer your questions about how you can get involved in obeying the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) and serving those reflected in Matthew 25:31-46. Comment below and we'll reach out!

The Pangrati Team is on their way to Greece! Follow along with their trip at calvarygr.org/stmblog. Pray for safe and timely travels as they make their way today.

While many Wednesday night programs are off for the summer, The Conversation wants you to know - they're still here! Join The Conversation on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30 in Room 215. This walk-in style group seeking out spiritual truth is co-led by Sara Blue and Tom Olsson.

Do you have a desire to help those in our community with tangible needs (children’s car seats, beds, diapers etc) but don’t know how to find out about these needs? CarePortal is a tool that connects those who are vulnerable with people who want to serve. We are currently working to recruit and then train our Response Team. Contact Sheri ([email protected]) with any questions and to register.

The Renew Crew had a great serving day earlier this month. This crew always enjoys time spent meeting the needs of others - whether it's power washing, yard work, or house repairs. Want to learn more about Renew Crew? Reach out to [email protected].

We are excited to offer a tangible way to put into practice how to serve those who are in need both within and outside our church. By using a skill or talent that the Lord has given you, you can make a meaningful impact. At calvarygr.org/skillsform is a list of skills or trades you might have, along with your availability to offer them. God has blessed our church with so many unique skills that we know we cannot list them all. If you have something to offer that we haven’t written down, feel free to fill in the blank space. Thank you for your willingness to serve and be served!

Hey Calvary! We got to ask Celeste McDonough, the minister and team leader for the Mercy and Missions Department at Calvary Church, some questions to learn more about her. Celeste has been on staff for 12 years and previously spent 12 years on the mission field. Celeste is a wise leader who loves Jesus; we are blessed to have her on staff. We asked how we could pray for her this season; she requested wisdom in her role at Calvary, at home with her young adult children and aging parents.

It’s time for a Spring Clean! We are having a garage sale at Calvary Church this Saturday, to help our high school students raise money for a mission trip to Hawaii this summer. The team of 28 students and five leaders will partner with Praying Pelican Ministries and local organizations to help with the fire cleanup in Maui and to engage in relational ministry with families displaced by the 2023 fires.

We invite you to support the team by bringing donations of gently used items in good condition during the drop-off times, and of course shopping at the actual event!

Do you have a desire to help those in our community with tangible needs (children’s car seats, beds, diapers etc) but don’t know how to find out about these needs? CarePortal is a tool that connects those who are vulnerable with people who want to serve. We are currently working to recruit and then train our Response Team. Contact Sheri ([email protected]) with any questions and to register.

Our Financial Bible Study Class beginning this Sunday, April 14, uses the MoneyLife Personal Finance Study. This class is an opportunity to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ, increase your knowledge of His financial principles, and learn to apply them to your personal financial decisions. Register at mycalvarygr.org. And contact Sara Blue ([email protected]) with any questions.

A team of eight adults from Calvary will be traveling to Pangrati from June 13-23, to serve alongside Bethany and Emmanuel Tsoutsas, a Jerusalem Project church partner.

While there, the team will host a community festival in the park for families in the area. This will be an outreach, as well as advertising for the VBS that will take place the following week. The team will assist in games, face painting, balloon animals, etc.

The following week the team will join the church in hosting a VBS for children in the community. The team will assist in songs, games, crafts, etc. Along with the VBS, the team will participate in an outreach to the homeless with Emmanuel one evening as well as a potential serving opportunity with other area churches.

Would you consider partnering with the team in prayers and support? Visit calvarygr.org/stmblog for more info.