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It's All About Discipleship

8/17/23 | The Weekly | by Eric Wakeling

    Dear Calvary Family,

    It’s all about discipleship.

    We have a TON OF OPPORTUNITIES for you to connect with fellow believers and grow in your faith this fall season and it all starts this Sunday.

    But it’s not about events, it’s about discipleship - learning to love like Jesus as we give away what we have received.

    Here are four highlights to have on your calendar, and then I’ll talk about each one of them briefly:

    • Connect Fair this Sunday - find a LifeGroup or join a team to serve
    • Discover Calvary Class this Sunday - Become a member
    • Midweek Launch next Wednesday - join us for the fall kickoff on August 23
    • Beach Baptisms & Party on September 10 - come celebrate at Corona Del Mar

    That’s a lot! And it’s true, but again, they are all opportunities for you to connect, grow and engage in discipleship.

    Connect Fair

    this Sunday at 10:15am

    Come explore opportunities to get connected and grow in community at the Connect Fair after the service this Sunday, August 20. You can meet the LifeGroup Leaders of new and ongoing groups for this fall season and learn more about the various topics they'll be discussing or shared interests they'll be gathering around. You can also find an area of ministry and help make a difference by joining a Team.

    Membership Class

    this Sunday at 12:30 pm (Lunch included)

    Following Jesus is a process and a journey, not just a one-time decision. God invites us to grow up — to mature and become like Jesus Christ through the ongoing work of the Spirit. And, we grow best by being in community with one another as we learn to follow His word and ways together. Committing to be a part of a local church body is part of that design. Calvary's membership path is a chance for you to get to know us and what we’re about as a church... and for us to get to know you. Come enjoy lunch and an interactive afternoon of learning and connecting from 12:30 - 3:30 pm in Fireside. Discover more about this class and Calvary's Membership Path at CalvaryLife.org/Membership.

    Register for Membership Class

    Midweek Launch

    Wednesday, AUGUST 23

    There’s so much happening in our Midweek programs this fall on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. We have all of our points of fun and faith-building connection for Kids in 1st-5th Grade, and Student in Middle School and High School, as well as adults of all ages including:

    • The Family Room Series - Be equipped with a biblical framework and practical tools for facing conversations on difficult topics on August 23.

    • Alpha Course - Explore life, faith, and meaning over a shared meal and engaging conversation in this 8-week series beginning August 30.

    • Freed Up - Come receive resources and guidance to manage money in healthier ways through biblical wisdom in this class starting August 30.

    • Men's Bible Study - A great place for men to connect, grow in biblical truth, and be encouraged.

    • Celebrate Recovery - A 12-step ministry where people who are hurting can experience hope and healing in Christian community.

    • ESL - Free classes teaching English as a Second Language, offered as an outreach and a blessing to those in need.

    See Details for Midweek

    Beach Baptisms & PARTY

    Sunday, September 10

    One of the core commands of the Bible is to be baptized after believing in Jesus as Lord and Savior. Your next opportunity to be baptized and to celebrate with others being baptized is coming up soon. We will have Baptism Classes on September 3 and 10 at 11:00am to help you understand what it means and doesn’t mean to be baptized. This is also a great time to meet some Calvary leaders and other people on the same stage of the journey as you!  Everyone is invited to come celebrate what God is doing in the lives of those being baptized at the Calvary Church Beach Baptisms & Party on Sunday, September 10 at Corona Del Mar State Beach. Come early, stay late! Bring your own dinner to enjoy at the beach at 5:00 pm. Celebrate the baptisms starting at 6:00 pm. Afterwards, enjoy s’mores, fun and fellowship together.

    Register for Baptism Class

    So remember, these aren’t just programs or events, but opportunities to engage in discipleship. As you receive from these great ministry moments, you will be able to give away to others all that God does in your life.

    May the Lord bless you and keep you,
    Eric Wakeling