Highlights
- Storm Update: Calvary Kids Returns! We’re so excited to welcome Early Childhood kids (Beginners, Changers, and Pre-K) back to their classrooms next Sunday, August 2. Then, on August 23, all Calvary Kids classes will resume with promotion to new grades. More details coming soon!
- Calvary Care Backpack Drive: For those participating, don’t forget to return your filled backpack with the tag attached to a Connection Center by August 2.
- Intro to Essentials: The Bible can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? Join us on August 9 & 16 at 9:30am for Introduction to Essentials. In just two one-hour sessions, you’ll discover the big picture of the Bible, understand how the Old and New Testaments fit together, and learn simple ways to make reading Scripture a meaningful part of your life. No prior Bible knowledge required—just curiosity. Sign up.
- Checkpoints help our Calvary Kids environments stay safe and secure. Guest Services is looking for Checkpoint volunteers on Sundays during the 9:30 and 11:00am services. This is a great way to interact with families while ensuring only authorized personnel have access to kids’ areas. More information.
- East Asia Short-Term Team: We still have open spots on our short-term ministry team heading to East Asia in October. If you’re interested in serving alongside long-term workers who do life with an oral-preference mountain people group, email Meagan Landis.
- The following Elder and Deacon nominees will be presented for approval during the August 26 Annual Meeting, for three-year terms beginning January 1, 2027: Rick Grunden and Pat Paredes (New Elders), Cliff Hurter & Mike Smucker (Continuing Elders), Nathan Isaac and David Marshall (New Deacons), Jeff Ibach and Pam Shellenberger (Continuing Deacons). Read their bios here.
- Constitution Update: Proposed revisions to the Calvary Church Constitution are available at Connection Centers. These revisions are intended to provide greater clarity, simplify certain areas of governance, strengthen our biblical structure, and position Calvary well for future ministry. Please email the elders with any questions, comments, or feedback.
July 26
Weekly Resources
Weekday Ministries
Women’s Bible Study
Tuesdays at 9:30 am or Wednesdays at 11:00am, starting September 15 & 16
Our fall study, Woven, Vol. 2, will follow women who’ve been woven into God’s story. We’ll dive into deep relationships and see the impact these women can have on our lives today.
Men’s Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:30, starting September 16
Through Paul’s letter to the Colossians, we’ll explore the person of Jesus Christ, the good news of His work on the cross, the challenge to think deeply and live purposefully, and how to live godly lives in difficult contexts.
Student Groups
Wednesdays at 6:30pm, starting September 16
Students are placed in groups based on grade and gender with adult leaders who help them pursue life in Christ in a smaller setting. For students in grades 7-12.
Discovery Clubs
Wednesdays at 6:30pm, starting September 16
Each week focuses on Bible truths that help kids develop a heart for the world and be a part of what God is doing right here and around the globe. For kids 6 months-6th grade.
Support Groups
Support groups provide a safe environment within community for you to receive the help you need for healing, restoration, and growth.
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Pray
Short-Term Ministry Teams:
Continue to pray for the teams serving in the Philippines and Brazil through early August.
Hospitalizations: Pray for Randy Dick, Carol Marquardt, and Ken Miller, who are hospitalized this week.
Global Prayer Initiative
This month, we are praying for North America and the Caribbean, which includes 30 countries. Of the 922 people groups, 165 (18%) are considered unreached.