A Church on Mission

We recently gathered for our annual Missions Connection to celebrate what God has done through missions and to look ahead at opportunities for the coming year. In 2025, our church continued to serve locally and globally through prayer, giving, and going. A major milestone was reached as Calvary gave $292,000 to the World Missions Offering, the highest in our history, helping take the gospel to the nations.

2025 Missions Highlights

Nepal | shared by John Theriot (on behalf of Jessica Swanson): Medical teams served remote communities while supporting local believers facing persecution. One woman, injured after being attacked for attending church, received mobility assistance through the clinic ministry. This testimony reminded us that willingness to serve allows God to use even simple gifts to make an eternal impact.

Canada (Okotoks Church Plant) | shared by Alanna Sistrunk: Teams supported the new Cornerstone Church plant by building relationships in the community through outreach events and a large local festival. Follow-up conversations with residents demonstrated how consistent presence opens doors for the gospel in unchurched areas.

Honduras (Bethel Church Partnership) | shared by Susan Broussard: A new three-year church-to-church partnership began focusing on discipleship and long-term spiritual growth. Teams worked with a local congregation eager to deepen their faith and reach their community, emphasizing sustainable ministry beyond one-time outreach.

Local Missions – Cenla Pregnancy Center | shared by Lacy Townsend: The center served 607 clients across three locations, conducting 477 ultrasounds, with many mothers choosing life after receiving care and support. Volunteers, donations, and prayer partnerships continue to provide both practical help and gospel hope to families in crisis.

Local Missions – Fostering Community | shared by Terry Taylor: This ministry supports foster families and children through clothing, resources, and personal care. Volunteers provide stability and encouragement to families facing difficult transitions, demonstrating Christ’s love to vulnerable children in our region.

Local Missions – The Manna House | shared by Kathy Ward: Life Groups serve meals regularly to individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship. Consistent service creates opportunities for conversation, encouragement, and practical care within our community.

2026 Opportunities

In the coming year, Calvary members will have opportunities to participate in both local and international missions, including:

Send Relief Serve Tour – Monroe, Louisiana (August) | A church-wide mission opportunity designed for ages 12+, offering community outreach, children’s ministry, and service projects. A great family opportunity serving Louisiana people!

Honduras (June) | Medical, children’s ministry, and evangelism teams continuing the local Bethel Church partnership.

Nepal (November) | Medical mission trip supporting clinics and local pastors.

Canada (May)  | Ongoing support of the Cornerstone Church plant and upcoming marriage retreat.

Additional opportunities include South Asia, France, local ministry partnerships, and evangelism training to reach international communities in our area.

Calvary seeks to involve every member in missions. We encourage everyone to participate through prayer, serving locally, or joining a mission team as the Lord leads.