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Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
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Elective Bible Studies
Join us on Wednesdays beginning September 9
6:30–8:00 PM
Calvary offers an array of elective Bible studies that allow you to dig deeper into God’s Word and apply His truths to your life. Expect to grow in your knowledge and understanding of the Bible and to be challenged in all aspects of Christian life. Some classes may have curriculum or study guides; otherwise, there is no cost.
Weekly schedule for ELECTIVES:
- 6:30–6:45 PM — Prayer in the Crown Room
- 6:50–8:00 PM — Elective studies meet
In addition to elective classes, our Wednesday night schedule includes something for everyone in the Calvary family. Join us!
- Fellowship Dinner
- IGNITE for students
- Awana & Gopher Buddies for kids ages 3+ (with registration)
- Nursery (Awana Puggles) infants & toddlers up to age 3 (please register)
- 139 Praise for ages 14+ with special needs
- Wednesday Evening Prayer
- Worship Ministry rehearsal
Contacts: Pastor Jim Cashwell, jcashwell@calvarychurch.com & Helen Stewart, 704.341.5328, hstewart@calvarychurch.com
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Wednesdays, September 9–30
6:30–8:00 PM
Looking to deepen your understanding of Scripture, build community, or step into something new? There’s a place for you on Wednesday evenings at Calvary!We’ll gather in the Crown Room for prayer from 6:30–6:45 PM, then head to the elective classes from 6:50–8:00 PM.
Choose from the courses below and register online by noon on September 9.
A Fourfold Portrait of Jesus Christ – Four Pictures of One Savior
Teacher: Pastor Sibu Rajappan | Room 1200Have you ever wondered why the four Gospels, although they tell the same story of Jesus, differ in many ways? Join us for a four-week journey through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as we discover the distinct portrait of Jesus presented in each Gospel. We will learn about the unique purpose, theme, and message of each book that gives us a rich understanding of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Whether you are opening the Bible for the first time or have followed Christ for many years, this study will help you know Jesus more deeply and follow Him more faithfully. Come and see our Savior through the four-fold witness of the Gospels!
The Power and Purpose of Prayer
Teacher: Pastor Jim Pile | Room 401Romans 12:12 instructs us to “rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Join us as we study Scripture focusing on the significance of prayer and its vital role in our Christian life. Together we will explore:
- The Ministry of Prayer (September)
- The Prayers of Jesus (October)
- Old Testament Prayers (November)
These classes will help you to develop a more intimate relationship with Christ through “constant” prayer!
Leadership: The Ministry of Elder/Deacon
Teacher: Pastor Nathaniel Pearce | Room 402Leadership is essential to the local church. The church was established by God, and the offices of Elder and Deacon were given to shepherd and serve her. This class explores the biblical qualifications, roles, and responsibilities of these offices, along with how they function practically at Calvary Church. This class is designed for men interested in or considering serving in leadership at Calvary.
Hebrews: Reading Leviticus Through Jesus
Teacher: Jon Allen | Room 446Hebrews is one of the most Old-Testament-saturated books in the New Testament, built on a dense web of references and allusions to the Law. The book takes the sacrificial system of Leviticus and reinterprets it entirely through Jesus, our great high priest. Over four weeks, we will cover background, major themes, and key passages, with the goal of equipping you to study Hebrews on your own.
On Mission with Purpose
Teacher: Steve Garofalo | Room 445Welcome to this transformative class based on the instructor’s book, On Mission With Purpose: Maximize Your Potential by Living a Life of Meaning. Discovering your life’s purpose is a powerful step, but true meaning is only unlocked when you actively put that purpose into motion through mission. Drawing from personal stories, foundational research, and a faith-in-action framework, this course will challenge you to move beyond passive knowledge and step into your calling across every facet of your life — including your personal goals, workplace, retirement, and long-term legacy. Together, we will learn how to fully maximize our God-given potential and build a lifestyle centered around action, impact, and fulfillment.
Spanish Bible Study — Meeting God in the Old Testament
Teacher: Bill Ogden | Room 242God is Spirit, and with our human limitations we cannot find Him. Yet from the beginning, God reveals Himself to mankind. This semester we will read the Old Testament as Auto Theography: God revealing Himself through His decrees, His acts, and His words.
Dios es Espíritu y, con nuestras limitaciones, no podemos encontrarlo. Sin embargo, desde el principio, Dios se revela a la humanidad. Este semestre leeremos el Antiguo Testamento como una Autoteografía: Dios revelándose a sí mismo a través de sus decretos, sus actos y sus palabras.
Contacts: Pastor Jim Cashwell, jcashwell@calvarychurch.com & Helen Stewart, 704.341.5328, hstewart@calvarychurch.com
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Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
Register now!Wednesdays, October 7–28
6:30–8:00 PM
Looking to deepen your understanding of Scripture, build community, or step into something new? There’s a place for you on Wednesday evenings at Calvary!We’ll gather in the Crown Room for prayer from 6:30–6:45 PM, then head to the elective classes from 6:50–8:00 PM.
Choose from the courses below and register online by noon on October 7.
Leadership: Communication of the Word of God
Teacher: Pastor John Munro | Banquet Room (in-person only)This practical course is designed for those men and women who may from time to time give a short Gospel presentation, devotional, or other biblical challenge. Some of the essentials of effective verbal communication will be considered.
The Battle Is Real. Christ Has Overcome!
Teacher: Pastor Sibu Rajappan | Room 1200Have you ever wondered why the Christian life sometimes feels like a battle? Scripture reveals that we have a real enemy who seeks to deceive, distract, and destroy — but God has provided everything we need to resist the enemy, remain faithful, and live victoriously in Christ!
Join us for this four-week Bible study as we discover what Scripture teaches about spiritual warfare, learn to recognize the enemy’s strategies, put on the whole armor of God, resist temptation and deception, and stand firm through God’s Word and prayer. Recognize the enemy. Know our Savior. Stand firm in Christ!
The Power and Purpose of Prayer
Teacher: Pastor Jim Pile | Room 401Romans 12:12 instructs us to “rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Join us as we study Scripture focusing on the significance of prayer and its vital role in our Christian life. Together we will explore:
- The Prayers of Jesus (October)
- Old Testament Prayers (November)
These classes will help you to develop a more intimate relationship with Christ through “constant” prayer!
Revelation: The Lamb Who Conquers
Teacher: Jon Allen | Room 446Revelation reveals Jesus as the conquering Lamb, worthy of full allegiance and worship. Over four weeks, we will cover background, major themes, and key passages, providing a framework for personal study of Revelation. By tracing how the book calls its readers to choose allegiance to the Lamb over the Dragon, we will find relevance for the book of Revelation in the everyday lives of followers of Jesus.
Spanish Bible Study — Meeting God in the Old Testament
Teacher: Bill Ogden | Room 242God is Spirit, and with our human limitations we cannot find Him. Yet from the beginning, God reveals Himself to mankind. This semester we will read the Old Testament as Auto Theography, God revealing Himself through His decrees, His acts, and His words.
Dios es Espíritu y, con nuestras limitaciones, no podemos encontrarlo. Sin embargo, desde el principio, Dios se revela a la humanidad. Este semestre leeremos el Antiguo Testamento como una Autoteografía: Dios revelándose a sí mismo a través de sus decretos, sus actos y sus palabras.
Contacts: Pastor Jim Cashwell, jcashwell@calvarychurch.com & Helen Stewart, 704.341.5328, hstewart@calvarychurch.com