Ministries

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New Adult Elective Study Offering: Ambassadors For Life

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Making Life-Affirming Disciples is a practical, nonpolitical, gospel-centered course to equip Christ followers at a church to offer support and discipleship to women and men who face challenging circumstances during pregnancy and child-rearing. Pregnancy Centers seek to bring men and women to Christ, but local churches are vital for providing long-term discipleship and support to the abortion vulnerable and the post-abortive. The class is designed to draw us into greater reliance on God and intimacy with Jesus and provide our church with a Christlike response to abortion. 

This 12 week course will be offered at Calvary this fall on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. beginning September 11 with leaders, James & Kristi Abernathy. Please pre-register below so we can have materials in place for our first meeting. The class will meet in the Church Office Conference Room.

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Fall Ministry Schedule

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2021-2022 Ministry Offerings

We’re looking forward to another great ministry year together! We invite you to consider how you and your family can connect with God and others at Calvary through the different Sunday and Midweek ministry offerings in the coming weeks. If you have any questions about any of the details below, please contact Dan Arbitter. We look forward to seeing you soon! 

FALL MINISTRY OFFERINGS

All activities begin the week of September 12


SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

In the Auditorium, Sundays at 10:45

Life Groups

Continuing virtually or in-person, please contact Bobbie Lee Barr for more info.

CALVARY LOVES

Community outreach opportunities. For more information, visit cbcjoy.org/community

ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

Sundays at 9:30 a.m. starting September 12

Adult Bible Fellowship is a critical piece of our overall CBC Discipleship Pathway. ABFs are a place to connect with others, build long-term relationships, and dive into Scripture together as a group of Jesus-followers. They are foundational to integrating into and being a part of the Calvary family. If you have never been a part of an ABF, we encourage you to consider taking this next step as we begin the fall season. If you have been a part of an ABF and have experienced the benefit of these groups, we’d encourage you to consider inviting a friend who does not attend Calvary to your ABF as a chance to connect them to Calvary in a less formal, smaller format. If you have any questions about which group would be a good fit for you or if you’re interested in joining a group meeting at a different time, please contact Dan Arbitter.

  • App - Studying Matthew, meeting in the Art Portable, teacher: Charles Bai

  • Becomers – Studying 2 Peter & Jude, meeting in Room 302, teacher: Mike Moyer

  • Bereans – Studying Jonah & Nahum, meeting in Room 401, teacher: Paul Prong

  • Core – Studying Ephesians, meeting in the Cafeteria, teacher: Paul Trulock

  • Cornerstone – Studying Galatians, meeting in Room 303, teachers: Rod & Leanne Windle

  • Adult Elective – Studying “The Acts Of The Apostles”, meeting in the Band Room with teacher, Tom Weedon

Adult Bible Discussion & Prayer

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. starting September 15

Meeting in the Choir Room with leader, Dave Riddle

CALVARY WOMEN

Beginning September 14 & 15

  • Morning Bible Study - Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m.

    • Class 1 studying 1 Timothy & Titus in Room 401 with teachers, Chelsea Ford & Heidi Fulk

    • Class 2 studying Exodus 1-18 in Room 303 with teacher, Leanne Windle

  • Evening Bible Study

    • Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m., studying Exodus 1-18 in Room 302 with teachers, Gina Murrin & Beth Rhodes

    • Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., studying Exodus 1-18 in Room 401 with teachers, Sarah Bomgaars and Julie Stephenson

  • Moms Together (for moms of young children) meeting 2nd & 4th Fridays at 9:15 in Room 303 (beginning 9/10), coordinator: Kelly Rich

CALVARY YOUNG ADULTS

Sundays at 6:30 p.m. starting September 12

Studying Creation, meeting in The Barn with teacher, James Abernathy

Calvary Students

Starting September 12 and 15

Sunday Morning - 6th-12th Grade Bible Study, meeting in The Barn, 9:30am.

Wednesday Night - 6:30 p.m.

  • Middle School (6th-8th Grade) meeting in Room 303

  • High School (9th-12th Grade) meeting in The Barn

High School Small Groups – Sundays, 4:30-6:00 p.m., kicking off by the Barn on 9/26

Calvary Kids

Starting September 12 & 15

Sunday Morning - 9:30 & 10:45 a.m.

  • 1st Hour (9:30 a.m.) Nursery-5th Grade meeting in various locations

  • 2nd Hour (10:45 a.m.) Nursery-Preschool meeting in various locations

  • Kids Worship (K-5th) meeting in Room 303, dismissed during the worship service

Wednesday Night - 6:30 p.m.

  • Brite Kids Club (K-2nd) meeting in the PCA Activity Center

  • Forged Kids Club (3rd-5th) meeting in the PCA Butler Gymnasium

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Here I am. Send me. Our First Blessing Box Distribution

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After a year of providing non-perishable food items through the Blessing Box, we found ourselves being invited and challenged through God’s work. A team of people have prayerfully considered various different paths to take, but we felt confident in changing gears and following the Lord’s lead. We decided to offer a distribution of free cleaning products and personal hygiene items based on a community needs assessment.

On Thursday, June 3, the rain had subsided from the morning and the afternoon was filled with beautiful weather and a lot of activity on our campus. The Lord’s harvest workers arrived with open hands and feet ready to serve. Not to mention, countless partners of the Calvary family helped provide the items needed to support this distribution. Within the first 30 minutes, we served a handful of people, but there were not many cars pulling in. It was real slow. We found ourselves with many bags of cleaning products and hygiene items. One of our partners asked, “Do you feel discouraged?” Discouraged? No!

In Isaiah 6, we see that Isaiah experienced a life-changing vision of God’s overwhelming holiness and his call to ministry. Although our circumstances at the Blessing Box were not as severe as the loss of a king, we too had a revelation similar to the prophet. Isaiah heard His voice and his response to the Lord of Armies was “Here I am. Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8). As the Lord’s people our response should reflect the same attitude of Isaiah. We are called to take bold steps in the pursuit of Kingdom building. We took a bold step with our first distribution. We connected with some people. We asked how we can pray for them. Kingdom building is about His people helping people. We look forward to being a part of God’s plan for the Blessing Box. At our next distribution, we will respond, “Here I am. Send me.”

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Calvary Kids Kicks Off October 25 

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Calvary Kids Kicks Off October 25 

We are excited to begin our new GROW curriculum and challenge our students to GROW in their relationship with God, with others, and with our community. Here’s a look at what to expect for the week of October 25: 

  • Nursery and Early Childhood Classes (2 years old through Kindergarten) will meet both first and second hour (9:30 and 10:45 a.m.).

  • 1st – 5th Grade classes will meet first hour only (9:30 a.m.). 

  • 1st – 5th Graders will join their parents in the worship service during second hour (10:45 a.m.). Activity packets to reinforce our GROW Sunday theme will continue to be available, as well as a link to a Right Now Media video.  

  • Weekly online lessons for preschool and elementary aged kids will continue to be provided via our Sunday newsletter and the church website for those continuing to worship at home.

  • A Mid-Week Family Activity to extend our Sunday GROW theme will be emailed to parents each Wednesday. 

  • In-person Wednesday children’s ministry will not resume at this time. We are continuing to look at various options given staffing and interest. 

More details regarding classroom safety procedures and kids’ check-in will be sent to parents of children and will be posted on our website later this week. If you’re not on the distribution list for our Calvary Kids emails and would like to sign up, please contact carrie.macklem@cbcjoy.org.

If you have any questions about any of the information listed above, please contact  Bonnie Varney at Bonnie@cbcjoy.org

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Precautions for In-Person Indoor Gatherings

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  • We will have one Sunday worship service on our campus, in the church Auditorium, that will include live music and teaching at 10:45 a.m. Anyone planning to attend this in-person worship service needs to RSVP!

  • Our Sunday worship service will also continue to be live streamed online at 10:45 a.m. The link to jump in for the live stream remains the same: cbcjoy.org/live

  • In addition to our Sunday worship service, other indoor ministries are being offered including some of our adult and student classes, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, prior to the worship service. You can visit cbcjoy.org/fall2020 for more information about the different ministry offerings. If you’re planning to attend one of the first hour classes at 9:30 a.m., you do not need to RSVP for those – only the worship service.

  • Consistent with our desire to love our church family and community during this pandemic, we are requiring all attendees to wear a mask or face covering inside the building for the duration of their visit (infants and preschool aged children are exempt). Additionally, we will provide a brief temperature check for all upon entering the building.

  • Please note that our Nursery and Calvary Kids programming will not meet in-person until October 25. Until then, children younger than middle school are encouraged to attend an Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF) class and/or the worship service with their families.

  • There will be no coffee provided, but please feel free to bring your own!

Please use the button below for more in-depth information and an FAQ section

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Calvary Women - Summer Studies!

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Join us this summer for one of two Summer Bible Study options.

Monday mornings at 10:30am - June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Join us on Zoom to discuss With All Your Heart: Living Joyfully Through Allegiance to King Jesus by Christine Hoover.

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Wednesday mornings at 9:30am - June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, and 22. Join us on Zoom to walk through and discuss the book of Jude using Jackie Hill Perry’s workbook, Jude: Contending for the Faith in Today’s Culture.

Learn more about both options by visiting this page!

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Calvary's 2019 Year in Review

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Thank You For 2019!

As the calendar turns this week and we look forward to the start of a new year, we want to thank you for partnering with us throughout a great year of ministry in 2019. Through weekly worship services, family events and activities, and outreach initiatives, we’ve continued in our effort to help people follow Jesus together. We are so grateful for your generous investment of time and resources that makes this possible.

In case you missed it, we’ve put together a year-end booklet that highlights the impact your partnership has had over the past year. It also provides a glimpse at how a year-end special gift could empower us to go further in impacting the lives of people here in our local community and around the world. You can take a look at this special booklet below.

As we approach our 87th year of existence in 2020, we are excited and expectant to see what God will do in and through us for His glory. We’ve seen His faithfulness year after year, generation after generation, and are so thankful for your continued partnership in the ministry of Calvary Baptist Church.

On behalf of our staff and leadership teams here at Calvary, thank you, and happy new year!

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Kids Club Registration Now Open!

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You can now find info and register for all of our Wednesday Night Kids Clubs at Calvary!

Info and Registration Links for Tiny Tots, Cubbies, Sparks, Girlz Unlimited, and Stockade can be found on our Wednesday Night at Calvary Page.

Have questions about any of our Wednesday night Kids Clubs? Contact Bonnie Varney

Applications for Elder, Deacon, and Regents

If you have been nominated for the position of Elder, Deacon, or Regent, or if you are interested in seeing what is included in the application, you can find paper copies in the church lobby. Digital copies are available below. Please contact us if you have any questions! Elder Application - Available Here

Deacon Application - Available Here

Regent Application - Available Here

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ABC's In the D - Get involved!

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Are you looking for an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the lives of inner city students?  Please, prayerfully consider how God would have you invest your time and talent in the life of an at-risk child. CBC is preparing to begin its 7th year with the ABC's in the D tutoring ministry as we partner with Central Detroit Christian! We need Christ-followers who are willing to be tutors and disciplers to elementary-aged students in Detroit. No experience is needed. Tutoring occurs on Saturday mornings, and tutors will rotate every other week.

Our tutoring year begins October 6 and ends March 30.  There are several different ways you can be involved with ABC's in the D this year.  Here are a few opportunities to consider:

  • Tutors – working alongside a child or a small group of children strengthening their core academic competencies

  • Teachers – facilitating hands-on learning with a small group of children with tutor assistance

  • Bible – sharing Bible stories in a large group with props and drama

  • Hospitality – assist with breakfast and lunch for the kids

To sign up, please click here.

If you have questions or looking for more details, contact Paul Trulock.

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2018 Kids Club Registration & Info

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Kids Clubs begin Wednesday, September 19 and meet each Wednesday night during the school year from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Online registration now available! If this is your first time using our new online registration system you'll need to create an account. This process is quick and easy! Let us know if you have any questions!

Tiny Tots: 2 years old* Tiny Tots Online Registration (Download Tiny Tots Information Letter)

AWANA Cubbies: 3 & 4 year olds AWANA Cubbies Online Registration (Download Cubbies Information Letter)

AWANA Sparks: Kindergarten through 2nd grade AWANA Sparks Online Registration (Download Sparks Information Letter)

Girlz Unlimited: Girls, Grades 3-5 Girlz Unlimited Online Registration (Download Girlz Unlimited Information Letter)

Stockade: Boys, Grades 3-5 Stockade Online Registration (Download Stockade Information Letter)

*Tiny Tots is a club designed for the children of Calvary volunteers and those attending Calvary ministries on Wednesday night. Others will be accepted as space is available.

 

 

 

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PCA is the top ranked Christian HS in Metro Detroit

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We’re very excited to announce that Plymouth Christian Academy has been recognized as one of the Best Schools in America by Niche, the largest website for researching K-12 schools! For 2017, PCA ranked 1st among 13 Christian High Schools in Metro Detroit, and 3rd among all Christian High Schools in the state of Michigan!

Plymouth Christian scored highly on a variety of factors, including ACT scores, student-teacher ratio, and the quality of colleges that students consider, as well as reviews from students and parents, to earn this recognition.

Thank you to our students and teachers for helping our school to accomplish this achievement! We’re very proud of our students’ hard work and commitment to PCA.

The data for this ranking was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education and then analyzed by Niche’s team of data scientists to create the rankings.

For the full list of 2017 rankings, methodologies, and data sources, visit: https://k12.niche.com/rankings.

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