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Pray. Invite. Serve.
Opportunities to make a difference!

Holiday Opportunities

At Calvary, we have many opportunities to serve and reach out with love to others during the holidays!

Our worship services, Christmas concerts, and holiday ministries and outreaches are special ways to share the Gospel with family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors throughout our community.

Will you pray? Invite others? And serve with us?


Consider the holiday opportunities below and register now to get involved!

For the ongoing Serve at Calvary opportunities, CLICK HERE


 

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    Serve at Luke 14
    December 14 & 17
    Donate Gifts for Our Guests!

    Serve at a banquet! Give a gift!


    Luke 14 Event Volunteers 

    Reach out and make someone's Christmas at Calvary's Luke 14 celebrations for our Special Needs community! Volunteer duties include greeting, hosting a table for lunch/dinner, distributing gifts, and interacting with our guests. We also need Food Service volunteers to plate and serve the meal.

    • Registration is closed for this opportunity — the need has been met. Thank you!

    Pre-Event Volunteer Training 
    Saturday, December 14 at 4:00 PM, Rea Room
    Tuesday, December 17 at 10:00 AM, Rea Room


    Luke 14 Gifts — Donate a gift!

    Calvary provides a gift for every guest and caregiver who attends our Luke 14 Banquets for the Special Needs community.

    Please bring a NEW gift ($30 retail value) in a decorative gift bag to the collection racks along the Rea Road and Hwy 51 concourses or under the stairwell at Entrance 1 by Sunday, December 8. Staple a card onto the gift bag, noting the intended recipient’s age and gender. 

    Gifts for adults are needed most. Gift cards ($30) to restaurants, Target, or Walmart are always appreciated.


    Luke 14 Gift Suggestions — Flyer (download PDF).

    Gifts for Adults — Need 800 gifts

    • $30 Gift Cards — Amazon, Visa, Target, & Walmart
    • Sweatshirts, Sweaters, T-shirts (sizes L and XL only)
    • Hats, Ball Caps, Gloves, Scarves, Slippers
    • Small Backpacks
    • Cozy Throws or Lap Blankets

    Gifts for Teens over age 10 — Need 50 gifts

    • 5 lb. Weighted Blanket or Wearable Blanket/Cape
    • Art Kits, Puzzles (100+ pieces)
    • Hats, Ball Caps, Gloves, Scarves

    Gifts for Children under age 10 — Need 50 gifts

    • Stuffed Animals
    • Sensory Toys, Kinetic Sand, Sensory Chew Necklace
    • Balls, Wooden Puzzles

    Specific Ideas — with Amazon links


    Luke 14 Event Coordinator: Anna Harper, anna.churchwork@gmail.com
    Contact: Sandy O'Donovan, sodonovan@calvarychurch.com

     

     

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    Holiday Nursery Volunteers
    Register to serve!

    Will you encourage our guests and young Calvary families by providing care for children (infants through age 3) during any of our holiday worship services?

    If you have a heart for little ones and a desire to serve the Lord, please sign up. One-time and first-time volunteers are welcome! A background check is required for ages 18+.

    The Nursery Coordinator will contact you with details after you register.

    • Please plan to arrive 40 minutes prior to the service time.

    Volunteer at the Advent Service & Organ Concert
    Sunday, December 1 at 6:00 PM

    This need has been met!


    Volunteer at the Christmas Concert
    Sunday, December 15 at 6:00 PM

    This need has been met!


    Volunteer at Candlelight Christmas Eve  
    Tuesday, December 24 

     3:00 PM Service —  Register

     5:00 PM Service —  Register


    Questions? Contact: Jane Jewell, Nursery Coordinator, 704.341.5399, jjewell@calvarychurch.com

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    International Reception Volunteers
    December 15, 7:30 PM
    Register to serve!

    Sunday, December 15 
    7:30–9:30 PM, Crown Room

    Will you share the love of Christ by serving as a Calvary host at the International Reception? Just help guests feel welcome and answer any questions about our church!

    Register


    Host Training
    Sunday, December 8
    12:30–1:30 PM, Room 242


    Please plan to attend this brief training session for volunteers at the International Reception. 


    Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com & Ines Portalatin-Brice, 704.341.5681, ipbrice@calvarychurch.com

     

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    Holiday Ushers & Greeters
    Help welcome our guests!

    Share a warm welcome with our guests this holiday season!

    We need additional ushers and greeters to assist with seating, hand out programs, answer questions, receive the offering, help with candles at the Christmas Eve service, and provide information about Calvary. We also have opportunities to help with traffic and guests in the parking lots.

    Let us know if you are willing to serve at any of these services:

    Christmas Concert
    Sunday, December 15  |  9:45 AM & 6:00 PM

    Candlelight Christmas Eve 
    Tuesday, December 24  |  3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 PM — we need 100+ ushers

    Please plan to arrive 45 minutes before the service time.


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    Food Service & Hospitality
    Holiday Serving Opportunities
     

    Do you have a heart for hospitality? As we approach the busy holiday season, Calvary Food Service is looking for additional table setters, buffet attendants, servers, preparation helpers, and dishwashers to support our many special ministry events.

    Day and evening opportunities are available. We are flexible and will work with your schedule.

    We'd love to have you join our team! Please let us know when you'd like to serve.

    • Thanksgiving Service (11/24) — Galleria Reception
    • Christmas Tea (12/7) — Serving Opportunity for Men
    • Advent Service & Tree Lighting  (12/1) — Galleria Reception 
    • Luke 14 Banquet (12/14)  — Plated Meal 
    • International Reception (12/15) — Dessert Buffet
    • Luke 14 Luncheon (12/17) — Plated Meal 

    Contact: Calvary Food Service, 704.887.3663, foodservice@calvarychurch.com

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    Prison Ministry Outreach
    Holiday Dinners & Chapel Services

    Each year, Calvary Prison Ministry shares the love of Christ during the holiday season by serving dinner and providing chapel services at area prisons. These special occasions allow us to provide the inmates with a festive meal, encouragement, and a Gospel-centered message of hope. This year, we will minister at the Kirkland and Kershaw Correctional Institutions in South Carolina.

    We need volunteers (age 18+) to pack the food in the Calvary Kitchen and/or serve the holiday meals at the prisons. Volunteers may share testimonies, serve, and pray with prison inmates.

    All volunteers serving inside the prisons (even those who have served before) must undergo an SCDC background check and attend this training meeting. 


    Kirkland Events & Prep 
    Friday, November 22 — This need has been met. Thank you!
    Thursday, December 12 — This need has been met. Thank you!

    • Food packing at Calvary, 8:00–11:00 AM
    • Serving inmates at Kirkland, 10:30 AM–5:30 PM

    Kershaw Event & Prep
    Thursday, December 19 — This need has been met. Thank you!

    • Food packing at Calvary, 8:00–11:00 AM
    • Serving inmates at Kershaw, 10:30 AM–5:30 PM

    Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com & Ines Portalatin-Brice, 704.341.5681, ipbrice@calvarychurch.com