In this final exposition from Mark 10:1-12 I want to encourage you to stay married for your good--and God's glory. The religious leaders point to a passage that permits divorce--while Jesus takes them (and us) back to the beginning to talk about God's dream of life-long companionship. Over the last three weeks, I've been telling you to stay married--now I'm going to open the Word and tell you how! I'm also going to give some pastoral advice to singles. Yep, I'm packing a lot in this week--but it is an important topic. And how about that new song last Sunday--"Christ Is Enough" (even for troubled marriages)? Well, it was so great last week that the best worship team in the region will be leading us in that song again this Sunday!
More than 90 volunteers are working in this year's vintage Vacation Bible School right in the middle of a warm Midwestern summer. Thank you guys! It's awesome to see kids having fun on our campus while learning God's Story from Creation to New Creation with the cross right in the middle. Not only are the lives of kids being changed--our kids are also changing the lives of other kids. I just received word that our kids have already collected more than 600 books for the library of our Mitaboni Children's Home in Kenya! Wow! Wow!
I just love our church--and I'm so thankful to be your pastor.
See You Soon--
Lionel
What's new at Calvary...
Children's Ministries
Our Calvary Church Family is invited to enjoy Family Fun Night tomorrow night, 7.18! Invite your neighbors, family and friends to join you! We will have games, bounce houses, face-painting, music, and a free hot dog meal for kids while supplies last. Additional food will be available for purchase. Kick-off will be in the Worship Center at 5:45p. CLICK HERE to see our Schedule of Events!
Pizza With The Pastors
For Newcomers Calvary guests are invited to join us this Sunday, 7.21 from 12:30-2p following the service here at Calvary Church! Come to The Well to hear about Calvary’s values and vision, and take the opportunity to ask questions of the pastoral staff in a casual environment. We would love to meet you! CLICK HERE to RSVP online!
Meet the African Church Planter
Enjoy a rare opportunity to meet the man that Christianity Today called “The African Planter.” On Sunday, 8.4, Pastor Lionel will share the platform with Pastor Oscar Muriu of Nairobi Chapel. Nairobi Chapel and Calvary Church recently entered into a partnership agreement to plant churches on the African continent. CLICK HERE for more information.
Men of Calvary are invited to join Oscar for breakfast on Wednesday, 7.31 at 6:30a in The Well. Please RSVP at the Info Desk on Sunday!
Student Ministries
Connect Students (Grades 6-8), come search for clues on the road! Meet at Calvary at 3p this Friday, 7.19 to begin the adventure. This scavenger hunt-style event will end with dinner on the beach. Sign up at Connect Night tonight at 6p, or email Noel Perry (noel@calvaryweb.net).
Reliant High School Students are invited to join us for Reliant Movie Night! Come to The Well at 8p this Saturday, 7.20 for a night filled with friends, snacks, and a movie!
HangTime
Sunday morning, 8.4, Calvary Church will again hold our new community initiative—HangTime! The gym will be outfitted for mingling with old friends and meeting new ones. Come by after the worship services for a snack and a cup of coffee with your church family.
Sevenglory Goes to Africa
Please join us in partnering with Sevenglory with prayer and financial support as they prepare to travel to Kenya in October! Sevenglory is excited for this opportunity to spread the Word through worship across the globe. CLICK HERE for more information or to donate.