Highlights
- Adult Adoptee Gathering: Adult adoptees and former foster youth (aged 18+) are invited to join us on October 1 at 6:30pm in the Student Ministries Cafe for a time of meaningful connection, encouragement, and community with others who share similar life experiences. More info.
- Marriage Enrichment Module III: Great marriages are built by becoming lifelong students of one another. This module is designed to help you better know your spouse at this stage of life, so you can grow in knowing, honoring, and loving one another as God intends. This module will meet for eight weeks at 9:30am, starting October 4. Sign up.
- Global Focus Lunch: On October 11 at 12:15pm, come hear from Global Partners, Alec and Tammy Harrison, who will share an update on their ministry with the Xavante people in Brazil. Sign up by October 5.
- Intro to Nursery: If you’re a parent who hasn’t yet utilized the nursery, or an expectant parent wondering what we offer, we invite you to drop in on October 18 at 8:15am to see our space, learn about our routines, and ask questions. Sign up.
- Tapestry Ice Cream Social: On October 25 at 5:00pm, adoptive and foster families are invited to join us in the Cafe, located outside our Lower Auditorium, for a time of fellowship and encouragement. RSVP.
- Senior Adult Luncheon: Senior adults, join us on Octobebr 29 at 12:00pm in Fellowship Hall for a meal, connection, and encouragement, including live music and a devotional from Pastor David Harrop. Cost is $8 at the door. Register by October 21.
- Middle School Fall Retreat: On November 6-8, students in 7th and 8th grade are invited to a weekend at High Point Camp, where they’ll be encouraged to take meaningful spiritual steps and deepen relationships with their Student Groups and leaders. Registration coming soon.
- Essentials Unit II: Learn how to read your Bible, understand what it says, why it’s important, and what to do with it. In unit 2, God and Man’s Plan, you’ll discover how perfectly God’s plan is designed for us—and how great His love is—as we explore the choice between following Him and our own desires. Starts November 1 at 9:30 or 11:00am. Sign up.
- GriefShare Surviving the Holidays: For those who’ve lost a loved one, the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons
can be bleak. This two-hour event, taking place on November 8 at 2:00pm, will provide coping tools and support for those who are grieving. Sign up. - CrossCon 2027: This annual conference, held in St. Louis from December 30-January 3, is an opportunity for those 18-25 to grow in their understanding of Scripture, the local church, and God’s heart for the nations. Registration is open through early November.
- Do you enjoy interacting with others and creating a welcoming environment? Serve with Guest Services at a Connection Center on Sundays at 8:00am or 11:00am. Fill out our serving interest form to get involved.
- You can play a part in discipling the next generation by helping to lay a foundation of biblical truth in their lives. Positions are available in Nursery-6th grade. Get involved.
- Checkpoints help our Calvary Kids environments stay safe and secure. Guest Services is looking for volunteers on Sunday mornings during the 9:30am service. Get involved.
- Calvary Care Clothing Donations: The Calvary Care clothing bank is currently accepting donations of gently used winter clothing, footwear, and accessories. All clothing should be clean and free of stains. Drop off your donations at the gym entrance on Wednesdays, from 9:00am-6:00pm, or Thursdays, from 9:00-10:45am.
From the Beginning
Weekly Resources
Pray
Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in room 317 for our weekly prayer meeting.
Hospitalizations: Pray for Karen Ressler, who is hospitalized this week.
Homegoings: Pray for the families and loved ones of Pastor Eric Crichton, Ruth Ann Stauffer, Grace Ebersole, and Stew Brady, who recently went home to be with the Lord.
Global Prayer Initiative
In October 2026, we’ll be praying for Greece, a country home to 170,000 refugees, where 14 out of ever 46 people are considered unreached.
