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Women's Ministry Get connected at Calvary!

Women's Ministry

At Calvary, women are serious about their faith and growing as an active and inclusive community. Our desire is to provide opportunities where you can grow closer to the Lord and connect on a regular basis.

Women of all ages come together through weekly Adult Life Groups, Women’s Bible Studies, events, prayer ministry, and serving opportunities. Please see below for details. We’d love to have you join us! 

Questions? Contacts: Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com

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    Women's Spring Fellowship
    Saturday, May 3 at 10:00 AM
    Register now!

    "A Time of Refreshment"


    Saturday, May 3
    10:00 AM–Noon, Crown Room

    Ladies, join us for a refreshing morning of fellowship! We'll enjoy a special time of worship, testimonies from the women of Calvary, and meaningful connection with our sisters in Christ. Invite a friend!

    Light refreshments will be served. There is no cost. Registration closes May 1, but walk-ins are welcome.

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    "So that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company." — Romans 15:32

    Contacts: Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com
    Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com

     

     

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    Women's Spring Bible Studies
    Tuesdays, April 1 – May 20

    Tuesdays, April 1 – May 20


    Morning Classes  |  9:30 AM–Noon
    Evening Class  |  7:00–9:00 PM

    • Online registration is now closed. Walk-in participants are always welcome!

    Ladies, check out our new spring Bible studies! These six-week classes are a great way to grow spiritually and connect with friends. Newcomers are always welcome! (There's no class during Spring Break, April 15 & 22.)

    Please pre-register below so we can prepare for you. Books will be distributed in the first class, and Zoom participants will receive log-in information from the instructor.

    • Pre-registered participants may go directly to their classrooms.
    • Walk-in participants may register at the 2nd-floor elevator landing before class time. 

    Tuesday Morning Classes


    Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age
    by Melissa B. Kruger
    Teacher: Betty Farynyk & Nita Erlien | Room 242 (in person only)

    Join us to prepare for the unique challenges of parenting adolescents! In this study, we'll anchor our hopes and expectations in Christ — the true source of wisdom, strength, contentment, and fruitful parenting. Integrating sound biblical teaching, insights from developmental experts, and her experiences as a teacher and mother, author Melissa Kruger will guide us through today’s most common concerns so we can understand how to build up and bless our teens in God-honoring ways. This class also applies to moms with younger children and will include discussion, fellowship, and prayer. Cost: $22 (Please purchase both the Hardcover Book & Study Guide.)

    2 Samuel 
    A Precept Upon Precept Study
    by Kay Arthur
    Teacher: Jackie Schaffer | Room 226 & Zoom

    For those who long to grow closer to God, join us as we study David, a “man after God’s own heart.” We'll see him ascend to the throne and then descend into sin. But our faithful and loving God turns David's great sin to a victorious finish. Cost: $22

    Women of the Word — Women of Purpose
    by Jen Wilkin
    Teacher: Angie Hyman | Room 227 (in person only)

    This study will help us go deeper into the Word of God without being seminary-educated or even an especially good student. During this session, we will look at five different study methods: Purpose, Perspective, Patience, Process, and Prayer. This class is open to all ages and will incorporate group discussion time as we apply these study methods to a particular book of the Bible. Cost: $8

    He Speaks to Me: Preparing To Hear From God
    by Priscilla Shirer
    Teacher: Rometa Arrington | Room 222 & Zoom

    When we approach God humbly and bow down before Him, we put ourselves in a position to hear from Him. Are you longing to hear God's voice but feeling disconnected? Let’s journey together and examine how God spoke to Samuel, Moses, Joshua, Jesus’s disciples, and many others — and how He speaks to Christians today. God is going to reveal Himself and His plan for you. Let’s commit to being obedient to whatever He says. The results will be glorious! This is a seven-lesson class. Cost: $25

    Tuesday Evening Class


    Praying the Names of Jesus 
    by Ann Spangler
    Teacher: Cheri Strahm | Room 241 & Zoom

    Would you love to have a richer and deeper relationship with Jesus? This course will focus on some of His names in Scripture, names we don’t often study but need to learn. Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God and the Lion of Judah? What does the Bible mean when it says Jesus is the Cornerstone? How can we give Him free rein to be the Prince of Peace in our daily lives? These and other names for Jesus will be part of our classroom study and daily devotional time offered in Spangler’s book. Allow God to draw you closer to His Son and learn to pray His name with confidence and deeper commitment to Him. Cost: $14

    Morning Childcare

    • All childcare spots are now full, but a waitlist is available. To join the list, please email Jennifer Sharpless at jsharpless@calvarychurch.com.
    • Spots are still available for the Homeschool Class.

    CHILDCARE — AM only
    Childcare is free for children (infants through age 5); you MUST PREREGISTER for childcare. Our program includes weekly Bible storytime, crafts, coloring, outdoor play as weather permits, and snacks.

    HOMESCHOOL CLASS — AM only
    We offer a class for homeschooled students (K–5th grade); students MUST BE PREREGISTERED to participate. Each week, we provide a biblical theme and message and incorporate lessons on science, literature, history, or art. Space is limited. There is a $10 fee per child/semester to cover supplies, with a maximum of $30 per family/semester.

    WEEKLY CHECK-IN
    Children should be checked in at the Family Welcome Desk near the elevators. Then, drop off and pick up children at their assigned classrooms. 

    Contacts: Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com
    Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com

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    Widows Ministry
    Bible Study, Fellowship & Outreach

    Inspiring Hope is a ministry group for widows at Calvary and the community. We hold monthly meetings on Zoom, in-person fellowships, and outreach projects throughout the year. 

    Whether you are recently widowed or have been on this journey for some time, please join us for encouraging Bible devotionals, prayer, and a community of women who care.

    Our current study is The Strength You Need: The Twelve Great Strength Passages of the Bible by Robert J. Morgan. 

    Here's our monthly meeting schedule:

    • First Friday Zoom, 6:00–7:30 PM 
      We meet virtually to share Twelve Great Strength passages from the Bible and pray together.
       
    • Second Saturday Brunch, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 
      Join us to share a meal at a restaurant or in a home.
       
    • Monthly Outreach, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 
      We'll meet at Calvary to write notes, plan home visitation, or do special outreach projects.
       
    • Third/Fourth Thursday Fellowship, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM 
      As a group, we will attend the scheduled Organ Concerts and Senior Adult Luncheons at Calvary.

    Contact Donna Bridges at 704.301.5991 to receive the book, Zoom meeting credentials, and monthly activities schedule.

    Contact: Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com

     

     

     

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    CancerCare for Women
    Support Ministry
    for those facing cancer

    Calvary Support Ministry offers support to women in our congregation who are facing a cancer diagnosis or undergoing treatment.

    If you are a cancer patient and desire support from one of our CancerCare volunteers, please let us know.

    Our knowledgeable team is ready to offer practical and spiritual support. We can help with transportation needs, accompany you to doctor's appointments or hospital visits, assist with meals, and provide prayer support.

    Please complete the sign-up form below, and our Support Ministry Coordinator, Ines Portalatin-Brice, will personally reach out to you.

    CancerCare Signup

    Volunteer Opportunity — If you are a female cancer survivor or healthcare professional with intimate knowledge of cancer, its symptoms, types of treatment, and some of its effects, please pray about joining our CancerCare team to encourage women with practical and spiritual support. LEARN MORE

    Contacts: Ines Portalatin-Brice, 704.341.5681, ipbrice@calvarychurch.com & Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com

     

     

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    Martha Ministry
    Help provide a meal at Calvary
    for bereaved families

    Do you have a heart for serving those who are grieving? 

    Our Martha Ministry team supports Calvary families by providing a meal at the church before or after the funeral of a family member. Volunteers are assigned to a team and serve three or four times per year by preparing a covered dish and delivering it to the church ready to serve.

    We need additional volunteers! Contact us to get involved!

    Ministry Coordinator: Dalene Ingle, 704.573.0491, digiolde@carolina.rr.com
    Administrative Coordinator: Dianne Miller, miller1994@aol.com
    Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com