I'm sure you have noticed how crowded it is on Sunday mornings at Calvary Church. Wow! Our combined weekend worship attendance is closing in on the 1500 mark, and last Sunday, we had a record number of kids worshipping in The Well. The most important thing to me is that each worshipper represents a life that is being changed by the gospel! That is our greatest passion here at Calvary, changing lives FOREVER!
I want to assure you that our leadership is dreaming big and working hard to prepare for the future. Our elder chair, Jon Costas, has been working very closely with our staff team as we pray, dream, and plan for even more changed lives for God's glory. We are doing our homework, and I can't wait to share some of our dreams with you!! In the meantime, we do have more space in our 8:15a service if you need some elbow room.
This Sunday, I'm going to open the Word and preach on joy as we conclude the book of Philippians (and get ready for a new book and sermon series). Together we'll worship the one who gives us strength to be content in Him. Keep fighting for joy! And remember you are not alone on this joy journey!
P.S. We need to get 100 more concertgoers to make Friday night a sellout crowd! More about the benefit concert below...
What's New at Calvary...
Sevenglory in Concert
THIS Friday, 2.13 at 7p, rock band Sevenglory with special guest Red Umbrella presents An Evening of Hope and Melody, a benefit concert for Oasis Home in Guatemala. Tickets are $10 at brownpapertickets.com through tomorrow. Buy them at the door on Friday night for $15. Oasis is a residential haven for girls who have been abused or forced into child labor (or both). It's a place for them to heal and experience love and security.
Young Single Women Valentine's Lunch
Join us for Accepted. Blessed. Chosen. A Valentine's Lunch for Young Unmarried Women at Calvary this Saturday, 2.14, at 11a. This lunch will bless you with fellowship, great food and a message on "Your Identity in Christ" from Mel Parker. Click here to purchase your ticket.
Rooted: Raising Kids in a Broken World
For the month of February, Calvary's weekly disciple building forum is working through practical steps and application for Raising Kids in a Broken World. Join Calvary's Family Ministries Pastor, Josh Reasoner, each Sunday for a discussion and an extended Q&A. Whether you might be a parent someday, are fresh out of the delivery room, are knee-deep in adolescents, or are enjoying a do-over with your grandkids, there is a place for you in the conversation about connecting the gospel to the family! Get in on a Rooted discussion in room 403 from 9:30a-11a.
Starting Point Turbo Membership Class
Become a part of our family! Starting Point is Calvary's membership class, giving information on what Calvary believes, where it is headed, and why that is important. The class is also designed to connect you with others who are considering making Calvary their home church. Our Starting Point Turbo Membership Class combines a 3-week course into one Saturday morning on 2.28 from 8a-noon. Sign-up at the Guest Services Desk on Sunday or online here.
Student Ministries
Middle School and High School students are invited to join us for a night of fun at Jak's Warehouse this Sunday, 2.15. Students will meet at the church at 4p. Bring $25 and a waiver. There will be no youth group gathering at church so go enjoy time together! Click here or visit our table in the foyer on Sunday to get all the details and sign-up.
Men's Ministries
Guys, meet at Valparaiso University on 2.21 for the VU men's basketball game vs. Wright State. We'll have some tables set up with eats and drinks in the ARC racquetball courts so join us there at 6p. The game starts at 7:05p. A ticket ($15) gets you a light meal, a game ticket, and VU game day favor. Dads, bring the kids and give mom a night off! Tickets will be available at the Guest Services desk on Sunday.