Calvary Blog

Updated: Our Plan for Dealing with COVID-19 at Calvary

Published on October 20, 2021 // Written by Jeff McGee

In the early days of this pandemic, few of us personally knew of someone who contracted COVID-19. Now, I would surmise that most of us know someone in our sphere of influence who has tested positive for the coronavirus. During June of 2020, I worked with the Staff and Elders to determine our procedure if someone in attendance at Calvary tested positive for COVID-19. Obviously, we are in a learning process. This article contains our best thinking at this time. We continue to learn, grow, and ... Read More

Nominating New Deacons

Published on October 10, 2021 // Written by Jeff McGee

Calvary members, you are invited to join us in the process of nominating new deacons to serve here at Calvary. We are blessed to have amazing servant leaders at Calvary. So, I want to invite you to participate in our Deacon Selection Process. We are looking to add 4 to 5 new deacons. Our current deacons are Magan Yarbrough (Chairman), Shannon Birdwell, Tom Petry, Jane Winne, Al Nash, Evelyn Owens, and Jim Edwards. And, I want to remind you about the people that serve on our Elder ... Read More

Forging Our Future: Update 10’22’21

Published on August 19, 2021 // Written by Jeff McGee

Friends:Thank you for how you have responded to the Lord regarding Forging Our Future: 2021 Fundraising and Pledge Campaign. We are Forging Our Future with God, in God, and through God, and we are Forging Our Future together as the community of his presence. Forging Our Future is done together-- with God and with each other. Let’s celebrate what the Lord has done so far through your responses. This following graph gives us the update as of 10'10'21 for our Forging Our Future: 2021 ... Read More

If Not You, Then Who?

Published on August 6, 2021 // Written by Cheryl Moses

THE BACK STORYThere has been a cry in my heart for some time – a desire I cannot fulfill on my own. Something I have become increasingly aware of, as I have been involved with ministry and spiritual coaching, is the need for discipleship. There are many who came to the Lord and had no one to disciple or mentor them as they began their spiritual journey. Yes, there are books and other resources available, but there is something significant about being poured into by a spiritual mother or ... Read More

Two Significant Opportunities

Published on July 22, 2021 // Written by Jeff McGee

Friends:We have 2 significant and wonderful opportunities before us. Forging Our Future: A Chance to Step Up The Lord is at work in and through us, and he has invited us to partner with him. These times are challenging and exciting. What a time to be alive! When Joshua and the people of Israel entered their promised land, they faced obstacles, adversaries, and challenges. The same thing is true for us in our journey. Currently, we face a financial obstacle that we need to rise up and ... Read More

Forging Our Future: Let’s Step Up and Be All In

Published on July 12, 2021 // Written by Jeff McGee

Over the past three weeks, we talked about Forging Our Future. If we are a people of his presence, then our lives will reflect the values and priorities of the King and his kingdom regarding our finances and stewardship. It is the Lord’s presence that is our great promise, our great inheritance. God promised to be with us, to never leave us nor to forsake us (Joshua 1:5; Matthew 28:20). The Lord has given us great promises, plans, purposes, and prophetic words. But God’s most amazing gift is ... Read More

Rest Month

Published on July 3, 2021 // Written by Jeff McGee

July at Calvary is a rest month. Many years ago, the Lord taught us about rhythm and rest for our church community. Every seven weeks or so, we schedule a rest week. During rest week, we take a break from evening activities like small group meetings during that week. Each year we schedule a rest month for July. Specifically, we take a break from our normal schedule of Sunday morning Bible Study, small group meetings, and Kids Church. The spiritual practice of rest is for each of us. You and ... Read More

Summer Blast is back!

Published on May 6, 2021 // Written by Cheryl Moses

We are excited about all that the Lord is doing in our Children's Ministry. Becky Gressett, our Children's Pastor is doing a phenomenal job coordinating fun activities and programs that are also impactful. At Calvary, kids are important to us. We love spending time and sharing the love of Jesus with them every chance we get, which is why we have planned some really fun children’s activities this summer! ~Becky Gressett Beginning June 2, kids ages K-5th are invited to join us each ... Read More

Good Things are Happening in Thrive, Calvary’s Student Ministry

Published on May 6, 2021 // Written by Cheryl Moses

Our Student Ministry is experiencing some growing pains and that is a good thing! We are excited about testimonies from our youth, and Jane Winne, our Student Ministry Coordinator, about what the Lord is doing in and through Thrive. The Lord is moving and touching lives as our teenagers are reaching out and bringing their friends to youth events and inviting them to do life together in an atmosphere of love and friendship. Already, our youth are preparing for the Encounter God's Presence ... Read More

Join in Prayer for Our Nation

Published on April 20, 2021 // Written by Jeff McGee

Friends, we have the honor, privilege, and responsibility to stand in the gap and to pray for the USA (Ezekiel 22:30-31; Jeremiah 29:7). God has plans, purposes, and destiny for our nation. The Lord is not finished with us yet. Our nation needs revival. We are long over due for spiritual awakening. Our Northwest Pastors Prayer Group invites you to join us on Thursday, May 6, for the National Day of Prayer. The prayer meeting is from 12:00 - 1:00pm at Copperfield Church. A light ... Read More