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Wednesdays, April 28 – May 19
On-Campus & Livestream
Featured Events
Check out these opportunities to worship, connect, study God's Word together, and serve others. Be sure to register for upcoming events and classes. Come be a part of life at Calvary!
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Wednesdays, 7:00–8:15 PM | April 28 – May 19
On-Campus & LivestreamWe live in troubled times. Political divisions, racial tensions, and a global pandemic are but a few of the challenges we faced over the past year. Indeed, all the world is seemingly in a “vice grip,” with pressure mounting each day.Have you responded as a follower of Christ? Or has anger, fear, resentment, and worry characterized your behavior? Are you focused on the troubles of this world… or are you looking to Christ? Has your approach to these challenges indicated to others that you are following Christ? Do you radiate the light of our Lord?
Calvary's four themes for 2021 will help keep us focused, committed, and united as followers of Jesus Christ. In this 4-week elective series, we'll explore the challenges and encourage and equip you to shine as citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven "in such a time as this" (Esther 4:14).
We'll meet on campus — masks and social distancing are required. The series will also be available via Livestream and Facebook Live each week. We are NOT yet serving Fellowship Dinner, and there is no childcare provided. Please note the 7:00 PM start time!
Lights in the Darkness TOPICS:
- Obey the Word of God — Pastor Rob Reece
- Preserve the Unity of the Spirit — Pastor Jim Cashwell
- Stand Firm in the Gospel of God — Pastor Sibu Rajappan
- Wait for the Return of Christ — Pastor Nathaniel Pearce
April 28 "Obey the Word of God" — Pastor Rob Reece
May 5 "Preserve the Unity of the Spirit" — Pastor Jim Cashwell
Please register below to attend — either in-person or by Livestream. In-person participants will be emailed a specific room assignment for the course due to social distancing requirements. The pastors will rotate each week through the four locations to present their topics.
The registration deadline is May 5 for in-person attendance. There is no deadline for Livestream/FacebookLive participation.
Contacts: Pastor Rob Reece, rreece@calvarychurch.com & Debbie Bordwine, dbordwine@calvarychurch.com
Pick up your copy of the 2021 Calvary Themes in the Galleria or download HERE.
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Outdoor Worship Night
Sunday, May 16, at 7:00 PM
On the soccer fields!Join us for a special evening of worship out on the soccer fields on Sunday, May 16, at 7:00 PM. The Calvary Worship Team and Band will lead us in songs of praise and worship to our great God. We'll have lyrics sheets so everyone can join in.
Bring your whole family, and invite your friends and neighbors. Don't forget a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on the fields. Plus, we'll enjoy a fun, free, sweet treat!
Rain moves the event into the Sanctuary.
Contacts: Pastor Timothy Hathaway, thathaway@calvarychurch.com, Chelsea Hathaway, chathaway@calvarychurch.com & Christy Driscoll, 704.887.3687, cdriscoll@calvarychurch.com
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Organ Concerts
Thursday, May 27
Sanctuary & via Livestream
We invite you to join us monthly for a concert on the Calvary Grand Organ. Enjoy the magnificent music with organist Elizabeth Hildebrand and devotions shared by one of our pastors. These events are free, and everyone is welcome. Please review our Gathering Checklist — we wear masks and social distance at all on-campus gatherings.
Upcoming concert:
- Thursday, May 27 at 10:00 AM
Elizabeth Hildebrand has served as our organist at Calvary Church since 2009. She holds a master's of music in organ performance from Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.
Contact: Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com
April Organ Concert on-demand with organist Elizabeth Hildebrand —
"Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!" — Psalm 150
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Senior Adult Tour
Ark Music Festival & Mayberry
August 25–27, 2021
Register by May 22 for a discount!The Ark Music Festival & Mayberry
August 25–27, 2021
Register by May 22 for a discount!
Calvary Senior Adults are invited to join Pastor Jim Pile on a trip to Cumberland Falls, The Ark Encounter and Music Festival in Kentucky, and a visit to Mayberry on our way home!
DAY 1: Cumberland Falls
We'll depart Calvary and travel west into Tennessee and Kentucky on our way to The Ark Encounter. We will visit scenic Cumberland Falls, known as the Niagara of the South. Anticipate a special surprise that evening after we check into our hotel for a two-night stay.
DAY 2: The Ark Encounter
You'll see Bible history come to life at The Ark Encounter in many new exhibits at this full-size representation of Noah's Ark! We will enjoy outstanding Gospel music performances by The Hoppers and Emma Brunch at The Ark Encounter. Plus, there will be an encouraging message by Dr. Robert Jeffress, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, TX. Dinner vouchers to Emzara's will be included.
DAY 3: Mayberry
Fans of The Andy Griffith Show will enjoy a fun-filled stop in Mayberry — Andy's actual hometown in Mt. Airy, NC, which inspired the beloved TV show! This guided tour will include visits to Floyd's City Barber Shop, Andy's boyhood home, the world's largest open-faced granite quarry, and replicas of Wally's service station, the Mayberry jail, and courthouse. We will return home that evening.Come and enjoy great fellowship, good food, and a memorable time!
The tour includes round trip transportation by motorcoach, a two-night hotel stay, two continental breakfasts, and one dinner.
Cost options: $579 single, $479 double, $449 triple, $429 quad
- $100 deposit required with reservation; final payment due 30 days prior to departure.
- Travel insurance is available: single @ $65/per person; $41/per person for double, triple, or quad.
Early bird discounts:
- Reservations made before May 22 receive a 2% discount.
- If the balance is fully paid prior to May 22 using cash, check, or money order, a 5% discount will be applied.
REGISTRATION — You must complete the three-step process to register!
Step 1: Register with Calvary for the trip:
Step 2: Mail the required Christian Tour travel form (COMPLETE & PRINT) with your PAYMENT to:
- Christian Tours
P.O. Box 890
Newton, NC 28658
CHRISTIAN TOURS REGISTRATION FORM
Step 3: Complete the required Calvary Release of Liability & Indemnity online form:
Contact: Larry Burgess, 704.488.9443, larryandbecky@comporium.net or Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com
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Israel Trips
with Pastor Munro & Gudny
New trip planned for 2022Israel Trips
With Pastor John & Gudny Munro- NEW! October 23 – November 2, 2022
- October 17–27, 2021 (Trip is FULL)
Join Pastor John and Gudny Munro on a life-transforming journey to Israel. Imagine yourself in the sights, culture, and breathtaking landscapes of the land of the Bible. Once you walk in the steps of Jesus in this way, your prayers and understanding of the Scriptures will come to life and forever be changed.
Destinations include:- Western "Wailing" Wall
- Sea of Galilee
- Caesarea
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Capernaum
- Mount of Olives
- And much more!
For 2021 trip details, including the itinerary and cost, please visit MorningStarTours.com/CAL1153. (Note: The 2021 trip is full with an active waitlist.)
If you're interested in the 2022 trip, please visit MorningStarTours.com/CAL1224 for full details.
To register for 2022 or to be added to the waitlist for 2021, please contact Pastor Munro’s Executive Assistant, Michele Davies, at mdavies@calvarychurch.com or 704.341.5331.
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Our Deepest Sympathy
to the Munro family in their loss
Click to watch Memorial ServiceThank you for your continued prayers for John and Gudny Munro as their son, Christopher, passed away on Sunday, April 25. We continue to pray for Christopher's wife, Andi, and their four children.
The funeral for Christopher was held in the Sanctuary at Calvary at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 30 followed by a graveside service at Calvary’s Magnolia Memorial Gardens.
Cards and condolences may be sent to John and Gudny Munro at P.O. Box 77326, Charlotte, NC 28271. Click here for the obituary announcement.
Christopher Munro Memorial Service —