Most people love the month of May. Why? Well, of course it’s because April showers bring May flowers! May is truly one of the most beautiful and joyous months of the year. The beauty of May warms our hearts and makes us smile, especially if we happen to find a fish on the end of our line J. It is a time when nature comes alive with beauty and fruitfulness and delightful weather. I truly love the month of May and hope you do too.
Each year during the springtime, there is a day when a special gift arrives. It is a day that I look forward to every year. It is a day when everything feels good, really good. A day in the springtime when the sky seems extra blue. A day when the sun feels warm and cozy but not too hot. It is a day when you start noticing that nature is rebooting and reblooming. For me, it is a day when I feel really good and extra alive. It is the day when I realize that “spring has sprung” as we like to say in the south. For me, this day happened this past Sunday. Just in time for April.
March is the official launch date for our new Going Bold campaign and I am very excited about its beginning. My prayer is that this campaign will move us toward paying off our Worship Center debt while launching some new and important ministry initiatives at the same time.
I love the name “Going Bold” since “boldness” is one of the consistent evidences of the Holy Spirit’s presence and work in a believer’s life. Therefore, Going Bold is another way of saying we are going to faithfully keep in step with God’s Holy Spirit as he leads our church into its future.
In a recent worship service, Garrett put together a video where Calvary members of all ages were answering the question: Why I Love Calvary. Their heartfelt answers were encouraging and inspiring. We truly have a great church that is full of love for God and love for people and love for each other.
This February, we will not only be celebrating who Calvary is today, but we also will be celebrating who Calvary will become tomorrow. With this vision in mind, many in our church have been prayerfully and thoughtfully working on Calvary’s next Strategic Plan – a ministry guide to help us accomplish the plans God has for us during the next five years. This is a vision that we believe God has placed on our hearts. So, what’s been the process?
It is hard to believe that 2022 is almost over. It has been a busy and fruitful year for our church..
I am very pleased with the hard work that so many have put into our ministry plans and our ministry projects this past year. I truly believe that our church is on the verge of some exciting kingdom opportunities. I will look forward to sharing some of these in my annual “State of the Church Address” to be given on Sunday morning January 22.
In the meantime, we have the honor of kicking off the new year on January 1st with Ryan Perkins preaching our New Year’s message. Ryan and Callie will also share a brief update on their new church plant in Austin, Texas. Some very exciting things are in motion with this new church which is now one of Calvary’s mission partners.
As we approach the 2022 Christmas season at Calvary, I am very excited. I am looking forward to our wonderful Christmas parties along with our wonderful Christmas worship services. This year, “The Bridge Christmas Celebration” and “The Calvary Christmas Choir Cantata” will be on Sunday morning, December 11. Additionally, I am looking forward to our traditional Christmas Eve service and a unique Christmas Day worship experience.
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