The Quest: Men’s Group
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO START! 5 WEEKS REMAIN!
Fridays :: 6:00am :: Calvary Hall
Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, wanting to change, and trying to change but not changing.
At The Quest this semester, you will learn:
• How God’s power, not your willpower, leads to true transformation.
• The real reasons you do what you do.
• Why falling isn’t failure.
• The power of creating small habits that lead to big change.
• How to choose what you want most over what you want now.
Proverbs 27:17 – “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Calendar Reminders
Student Choir
2 rehearsals remaining :: Feb 21, 28 – Meets at 7:15pm in the HUB. For any students grades 6-12. Our next MultiGen Service is on March 3.
Adult Choir
Join the Choir for 6 weeks and sing for MultiGen & Easter Sunday! – 6 Wednesday rehearsals (Feb 21 – March 27) at 7:15pm in the Choir Rehearsal Room.
Grasping God’s Word
Adult Growth Group :: Wednesdays :: 6:00pm :: A214 – It’s one thing to read the Bible; it’s another to understand and apply it correctly. This study provides you with a simple and clear introduction to reading the Word of God carefully and in context, interpreting it, and then applying it faithfully.
High School Dude Trip – REGISTER
March 15-16, 2024 – High school guys will travel to Baton Rouge to Top Golf, Bass Pro Shop and Alex Box Stadium to watch the Savannah Bananas perform. The cost of the trip is $50.00
High School Girls Night In – REGISTER
March 15-16, 2024 – High School Girls will enjoy a night of fun activities and small group discussions focused on the importance of Christian Sisterhood. Girls will arrive at 6:00 PM at XA House and be picked up Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. Registration is required and costs $25. The deadline to register is March 1.
The Calvary Preschool
2024-2025 Registration
Registration for Calvary Preschool’s Summer Enrichment 2024 and our 2024-2025 School Year will begin for current students, their siblings, and active church members the week of January 8th – 12th. Take advantage of this priority registration period and register early to ensure your spot!
We will open online registration to Alumni on Thursday, January 25th, and the general public on Monday, January 29th. Register online at www.calvarynet.net/preschool. Feel free to call, e-mail, or stop by the preschool office with any questions you may have regarding registration.
First Grade Bible Presentation
On January 21, 2024, children in the first grade were presented with Bibles during our annual First Grade Bible Presentation. Part of becoming fully- devoted followers of Christ is to become Biblically-rooted believers, and thanks to their families and church, these kids are on their way! These Bibles are given in honor of Mrs. Colleen McCalmont.
DNOW 2024 Recap
Our Student Ministry had a great weekend with DNOW 2024, the last weekend in January. Our students invested in their spiritual lives; they invited their friends, bonded through discussion and activities, worshipped our Savior, studied the Word, and took steps to become more fully devoted followers of Christ. Our students aren’t just the church’s future; they are the church right now in their schools and spheres of influence. Thank you for being a church that invests in the next generation’s lives.
Equip Conference – January 27, 2024
On Saturday, January 27, over 100 adults gathered in our Chapel to hear from Middle School Pastor Blake Lewis and LPC Clint Davis as they helped parents navigate the use of cell phones, gaming, and social media with their children. The information presented was extensive, ranging from the appropriate age at which children should have a phone to what tools parents can use to monitor and control what their child or teenager sees or downloads on their phones. All information was presented through a Biblical worldview backed by Scripture while using clinical research to help parents and guardians understand what is going on and why it’s important to take a stand. It’s never too late!
Support Groups – 2024
Support Groups
Click here for all available groups and topics. It’s not too late to get into the following groups:
Coping with Cancer Support Group
This group meets twice a month on the first and third Wednesday evening at 6 pm at Calvary beginning February 7 in room A305 on the third floor of Calvary’s Adult Education building.
Divorce Recovery Support Group 2024
Registration for 13-week Divorce Recovery support group on Wednesday evenings beginning February 7, 2024. This is a group for individuals who want help in coping with the realities of divorce. Pre-registration is required to attend.
Search for Significance
Support group for adults who want a better understanding of their worth through the unconditional love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. Begins Wednesday, February 7 at 6 pm.
GriefShare Thursday Morning Support Group 2024
Register for GriefShare support group. This is a group for adults who have lost a loved one to death. This group meets on Thursdays at 10 am in A326 at Calvary Alexandria beginning February 8, 2024.
GriefShare Wednesday Evening Support Group 2024
Register for GriefShare support group. This is a group for adults who have lost a loved one to death. This group meets on Wednesdays at 6pm in A326 at Calvary Alexandria starting February 7, 2024.
Single and Parenting Support Group 2024
Register for Single and Parenting support group. This is a group for single parents who are looking for encouragement and support from other single parents. This group meets on Wednesdays at 6pm in A302 at Calvary Alexandria beginning Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
Transformation Principle for Women
A 17-week support group for women struggling with destructive emotions, attitudes or behaviors. This group helps you to take control of your emotions through daily scripture saturation, Bible study and prayer. Meets Wednesday evenings at 6 pm in A303. Begins again Wednesday, February 7.
EQUIP: Helping parents navigate cell phones, social media & online gaming with their kids
“EQUIP” is a series of conferences designed to equip you to live out your faith in Jesus toward others. This event is designed for parents of all ages to be ‘equipped’ in the areas of social media and technology that their child will be facing and/or are currently facing. Our guest speakers will provide helpful preventative and crisis management tools for your role in navigating cell phones, social media, and online gaming with your kids.
If you are a parent of a 1st through 12th grader, this event is for you! Cost is $10 per person/$20 per couple and $5 per kid for childcare during this event.
Time: Saturday, January 27th, 2024 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
The Chapel Doors open at 8:30 am.
Dnow 2024
DNOW 2024
January 26-28 :: 6th-12th grade students :: Alexandria Campus
Students, leaders, and volunteers will deepen their faith and build lasting relationships. Students will not be staying in host homes during the weekend. Students must register for this event. The cost will be $85.00 if you didn’t sign up for the Triple Bundle. The deadline to register is January 21, 2024!
World Mission Offering Update
We collected $284,109 this year! $142,055 goes to the International Mission Board through Lottie Moon. $65,345 goes to Louisiana Baptist Missions through Georgia Barnette. $32,673 goes to North American missions (Annie Armstrong). Another $32,673 goes to fund short-term mission trips for Calvary members. $5,682 goes to our local Baptist association. The LCU and LSUA BCMs each receive $2,841.
The WMO is in addition to Calvary’s regular missions budget. All WMO money goes directly to the mission field or local ministries. No funds are used for administrative costs.
New Deacon’s Ordained
New Deacons Ordained
On January 14th, we ordained six new deacons into service at Calvary for 2024. The Biblical meaning of the word deacon is servant. We welcome these men as servants of Christ and our church as they care for our widows and others in need as well as assisting our pastors in ministry. We will also ordain Josh Jaques into our deacon body later this year.
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