I was recently walking down the hallway of the hospital holding hands with a dear woman who I have known for more than 17 years. Her husband, a long-time member of Calvary who faithfully served his church, had just passed away. We were going to his room to pray together. We reminisced some about the "old days" and it really hit me as we walked back to the waiting area how much our church has changed over the years.
It also hit me that much of what we do as a church hasn't changed at all. We are still proclaiming the same old message, from the same old Book. We still get together on the first day of the week to worship; we still bear one another's burdens; we still celebrate together at weddings and grieve together at funerals. And we are still spreading the Good News in NWI and the world.
As you check out our new website this week-and see all the "new" features-remember than most of what we do around here is still very "old." We simply embrace new ways of doing things-because we are so passionate about the old message of the gospel and its power to change lives forever. So much has changed-and yet so much remains the same.
What's New at Calvary
Financial Peace
Calvary will be offering a Financial Peace University Workshop on Wednesday evenings this fall! John Matthiesen, CPA will be leading this Dave Ramsey Course each week to teach your family how to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth. Join us on Wednesday evenings from 6-8p in Room 300 starting 9.24-11.19. Sign-up here!
Students' Fall Celebration
A celebration of all things fall will take place on Saturday, 9.27 at Sunset Hill Farm Park. Middle school and high school students are invited to bring a friend and hang out, play games, have fall snacks, and attend an awesome bonfire! All students are welcome between 6-8p.
Calvary Serves
One of the ways the gospel is demonstrated visibly is by the church getting out to serve those who are in great need. Join us on Saturday, 10.4 at 8:15a to take on "redemptive" projects around our community. We will partner with ministries in town as well as schools to bless those in need because we have a Savior who has blessed us! Take a look at the projects available here and sign-up online or this Sunday morning in the church foyer.
Starting Point Membership Class
What does Calvary believe, where is it headed, and why is this important? For those who are considering Calvary as their home church, Starting Point is designed to not only provide important information but also to begin connecting you with others around tables in a highly interactive format. The next Starting Point begins Sunday, 10.12 at 11:15a and lasts three weeks. Sign-up at the Guest Services Desk on Sunday or online here.
Starting Point for Kids
Starting Point for Kids (for kids 8-12) focuses on God's character, salvation, baptism, and following God's plan. This is a terrific course for those children interested in being baptized, as well as for those desiring a solid foundation on each week's topics. This 4-week course meets at 9:45a each Sunday starting 10.5 thru 10.26. Please click here to register your child by email (please include name, grade, and age of child) or stop by the Children's Welcome Center this Sunday to register. Space is limited. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend the class with their children.
