9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Let us Reason Together, Part 2
Isaiah 1
Pastor Bret Laird
6:00 p.m.
Calvary Christmas Concert
“Majesty in a Manger”
“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
Isaiah 1:18-20
NEWS
Pasta Bake will be served at the Family Dinner from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., prior to the evening activities on Wednesday. A gluten free option is always available. To ensure we have enough food, we ask everyone to sign up in advance (no later than 9:00 a.m. Wednesday), by noting on a Calvary Connection card, calling the Church Office or by Clicking Here using the QR code. This is always a great time of fellowship before the evening activities begin.
The Elders have approved the following person for active Membership: Grace Visser.
The next Men’s Breakfast will take place this Saturday, December 17 from 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Share a delicious breakfast, a challenge to lead spiritually and brotherly fellowship. Bring your dad, son, brother or friend! Click here to sign up.
To take advantage of year end charitable deductions for donations made online or in the mail, contributions must be made electronically or postmarked by December 31. Checks hand-delivered to the church in January, even if they are dated in December, will be a 2023 charitable contribution. These regulations are established by the IRS.
All juniors and seniors in high school, as well as college-aged young adults are invited to join a course Pastor Bret will be offering Spring Semester on Wednesday nights. It is entitled, “Before You Launch: A Spiritual Checklist For Graduates.” For those who homeschool, it will be equivalent to a 0.5 credit elective class. Click here to sign up.
If you have experienced the death of a loved one please join us for GriefShare. It is a Bible based program that helps guide you on your grief journey. The next session begins Monday February 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in 122A (Reception Room). It is a 13 week program with a cost is $20 (scholarships available). Contact Donna Steinke for more information.
The women’s ministry Calvary Compassions is a group of Calvary women who are willing to visit and minister to the older women and widows of the church on a monthly or even weekly basis for a short time of fellowship, prayer, and devotions. If you would be interested in being a part of this ministry, please contact Patti Tibble or call the church office.
Opportunities to Serve
The Calvary Choir and Orchestra will be accepting guests to sing and play in our Christmas morning service. Please contact Mark Duncan or Ryan Whitaker if you’d like to sign up to join us or for more information.
There is a need for volunteers to help clear sidewalks on Sundays before services this winter. We are looking for 12 people,. This would be a once a month commitment if there are enough volunteers. If this is an area you are interested in serving or you would like more information, please contact Neil McCormick.
AWANA needs more leaders for our Sparks (K-2nd Grade) and T&T (3rd-5th Grade) Clubs on Wednesday nights. If you are interested in serving, please contact Hannah Haney.
León de Judá te da la bienvenida!
Estamos agradecidos por que decidiste unirte con nosotros en nuestra reunión de adoración a Dios hoy. Nuestro deseo es compartirte el gozo de conocer y seguir a Jesucristo con todo su pueblo. Únete con nosotros en el salón a las 10:30 a.m. Dios te bendiga!
NEXT GENERATION MINISTRIES
To find out more about Next Gen. Ministries, visit our webpage here. To be added to our weekly parent emails, contact Hannah Haney. To access all of our forms, registrations, and applications click here.
The Student Ministries Winter Retreat is January 27 - 29. Click here to register.
The AWANA Grand Prix will be on March 11th!
The Middle School Tennessee Missions Trip will be March 26 - 31. More information will be coming soon!
Thank You From Operation Christmas Child
Thank you to everyone who helped make our packing season a success for Operation Christmas Child. We sent 812 shoeboxes which will be delivered to the following countries: Namibia, Mozambique, eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) and a Hard to Reach area. Hard to Reach countries have custom, cultural or religious reasons which make access difficult. Continue to ask the Lord to soften the box recipient’s hearts to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pray for their families and communities to be transformed by God's love.
Elder Focus
Jeff Whitaker was saved in 1970 and began attending Calvary in 1972. He is married to Linda, and they have two grown children: Ryan and Eric. Jeff is our Senior Associate and Outreach Pastor and has served as an Elder, Teacher and Global Partner.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Refer to the full announcements for more information
12/17 - Men’s Breakfast*
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service (4:00 p.m.)
12/25 - Christmas Day Service (10:30 a.m.) No LifeGroups
12/28 - No Wednesday Activities
1/1/23 - New Years Day Service (10:30 a.m.) No LifeGroups
1/4 - No Wednesday Evening Activities
1/11 - Wednesday Evening Activities Resume
1/27-29 - Next Gen Winter Retreat*
1/29 - Morning Service Baptism