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We meet for a time of prayer and encouragement from the Word. Communion service the third Tuesday of the month.
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After a continental breakfast, they head out to a job site where they help with home repairs for needy families.
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Men in the Word is a men's fellowship that meets for dinner, prayer, Bible study and worship.
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"Salt and Light" are Bible study/accountability groups that meet at various times each week focusing on reading through the entire Bible. This Salt & Light group is for men only.
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Brother to Brother is a mentoring ministry for boys in our church without a father figure in their lives. Come join us the third Saturday of every month for a time of fun activities, such as fishing, football, kayaking, and fixing things. No experience is necessary - just a desire to show the love of Christ and be a godly example.
"A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling." Psalm 68:5
Website: http://brothertobrotheratcalvary.com
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Four or Less is a new ministry for men who have a desire to get together on a weekly basis for breakfast or lunch. The purpose is to build and strengthen relationships between small groups of men within the church body by simply sharing a meal together once a week. Considering the busy schedules we all have, this ministry is meant to provide an easy way to have regular fellowship with Christian brothers.
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Women in the Word will be studying the book of Genesis taught by Wendy Hodges. Pick up a flyer with more details at the Ministry Info Center. Sign Up for childcare or contact Tessa Dault at 577-7705, reservation only.
This ministry follows the public school year
Below is the most recent Women in the Word message
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Genesis | Thursday, February 2, 2012 | Wendy Hodges |
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"Salt & Light" Discipleship Groups are Bible study/accountability groups that meet at various times each week focusing on reading through the entire Bible.
Website: www.saltandlightgroup.com
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Women of Heart is a women's ministry that serves families or people in need of practical help such as meals, light housework, etc. If you have a need they can meet or if you want to be added to the list of volunteers, call Nicole Schuenke.
Website: www.womenofheart.org
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The title says it all! Join us as we walk together through Romans, Galatians and James & learn to walk in the freedom that is yours, which is absolutely life changing!
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Is your husband a non-believer? Join with other wives seeking to be godly women and praying to win their husbands to Christ according to I Peter 3:1-2. They follow the "Salt & Light" format as they encourage each other every week focusing on reading through the entire Bible with specific application to becoming a godly wife.
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R.O.S.E. Buds meet for dinner every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at 2050 52nd Ave N, St. Petersburg 33714. This group for young adult women helps to develop faithful friends who are committed to becoming Righteous Obedient Sisters and Eternal Buds. They seek to encourage one another to walk in intimacy with the Father through scripture sharing, fellowship and activities. Please bring a dish to share.
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"SALT & LIGHT" PRAYER GATHERING meets at various times and locations every month. Salt & Light leaders and those with a heart for the Salt & Light ministry are invited and encouraged to join us in prayer. Call for dates and locations.
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Heartspun Knitting & Crocheting Ministry is a ministry for ladies who love to knit or crochet or want to learn how to make baby blankets, shawls, scarves, etc. for the outreach ministries of Calvary Chapel. Bring your needles, yarn, and patterns. Materials and basic instruction will be provided for beginners. All ages welcome but minors must come with a parent or adult. For more details, pick up a flyer at the Ministry Info Center.
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MOPS International is a Christ-centered fellowship where mothers of preschoolers can come together for authentic community, mothering support, personal growth, and spiritual hope—all to help you become the best mom possible. In order to accommodate our working and single mothers, the group will meet monthly on the 4th Saturday (unless otherwise noted) from September through May. Annual membership fee is $23.95. Childcare is $5 per meeting through age 5 only.
Sign up here. For more details, pick up a brochure at the Ministry Info Center.
For more information on MOPS International, visit www.mops.org
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Children's classes are available in each of our services from nursery to 5th grade. Classes are specifically designed for each age group. Our goal is to communicate God's love to the children at their level of understanding. In grades 1-5 we use the Calvary Chapel curriculum.
Elementary age go into the S. Summit for their own time of worship with a live band and the younger children have traveling worship leaders that stop by their classes for worship.
Children who attend classes including 1st through 5th grade will get a complete overview of the Old and New Testament. We teach the children to ask three questions:
1. What does the Bible say?
2. What does the Bible mean?
3. What does God want me to do?
Wednesday night classes start at 7 p.m. Childcare is offered for infants through 2 years old. Classes are available for 3's, 4's, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through grade 3. The boys and girls meet separately in grades 4 and 5.
Who Teaches Our Classes?
At Calvary Chapel our teachers commit themselves to serve in our classrooms in six-month increments. This provides our children with stability and consistency in their classes as relationships are built and cultivated.
Training
It is our goal to equip our teachers, helpers and volunteers to serve. Towards that end, we offer the following avenues for training:
1. We host a Children's Ministry Conference each spring with a variety of workshops to choose from.
2. Online training sessions, seminars, newsletters and curriculum from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.
3. Link to Children's Ministry Handbook, our policies and procedures manual for teachers, helpers and other Children's Ministry volunteers.
4. Teachers Orientation meetings are held two months prior to each new six month session. Check our children's calendar for specific topics and other details.
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To meet the desire of our Father's heart, we have created 4KIDS of Tampa Bay Florida.
4KIDS will work closely with Safe Children Coalition to recruit, train, license and support families or individuals who will provide quality, loving care for these children.
Please join with us as we make positive advances in the lives of children and parents in the name of Jesus.
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Our bi-monthly meeting is scheduled for the first Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m. in Room C-12. All teens that are currently serving or planning to serve in the Children's Ministry are required to attend TILT meetings. Please bring your completed TILT commitment form with you if you have not already turned it in. Lunch will be provided.
- Download and Fill out the T.I.L.T. Volunteer Form
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CHoSEN (Calvary HOmeSchool Educational Network) is a network composed of Moms and Educators who have a desire to reach out to the homeschooling community using their gifts and talents to help educate and encourage their students to be "Lifetime" learners.
CHoSEN Co-op understands that homeschooling is just one option for educating your children, as well as public schooling and private schooling. There is no ONE way. Although we are a homeschool group and we support and promote homeschooling, we do not feel that it is the only or best way for everyone. Each family is unique, each child is special and each time is for the moment. If homeschooling is an appropriate alternative for you, then we are here to help you on your journey.
We are a Christian program that desires to show the love of Christ to every person who walks through our doors. We have HIGH standards and guidelines for all participating in CHoSEN, which ensures your child the ability to learn in a safe and Christ-like manner.
Please visit us at our website for more information. www.chosenco-op.org
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Keepers at Home is a program for girls ages 5-15 that teaches God's design for a Christian woman and prepares girls to be helpmates and mothers. Girls will earn badges for skills in Bible, creativity, homemaking, knowledge, nature, character and recreation.
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Our Cub Scout pack encourages boys in Elementary to develop a right relationship with God and man by teaching biblical values and leadership skills, building self-confidence, and allowing time for fun and fellowship.
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For more information on the Cub Scouts of America please visit their website. Website
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Our Boy Scout troop encourages boys in 6th. Grade and above but not yet 18 to develop a right relationship with God and man by teaching biblical values and leadership skills, building self-confidence, and allowing time for fun and fellowship.
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For more information on the Boy Scouts of America please visit their website. Website
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Website: www.calvarychapelyouth.org
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Website: www.calvarychapelyouth.org
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The vision of this Youth ministry is to sow the Word of God into the lives of the students in an exciting and relevant way so that they can grow in their faith and reach their peers for Christ. During the weekend services, the youth join their families in the Auditorium. Wednesday nights the youth meet for worship, fellowship, prayer and teaching. The last Wednesday of the month all of the youth join their families for the monthly Communion Service. |
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Upcoming Trips |
Remnant Young Adult Germany
Purpose: Music and Outreach with the Hostetlers in Wiesbaden and the McCalebbs in Heidelberg
Proposed Dates: June 26-July 5, 2012
Team Leader: Chris Gibson and Paul Evans
Cost: $2000
Youth Guatemala/El Salvador
Purpose: Youth Camps, Feeding Center and Orphanage
Proposed Dates: July 12-19, 2012
Team Leader: Ryan Marr, Niles Parker, Ernesto Diaz and Art Dykstra
Cost: $900
Washington DC
Purpose: Celebrate our country's birthday by taking the gospel message to numerous nations on the National Mall on and around the 4th of July.
Proposed Dates: Staggered teams - June 27 – July 11, 2012
Team Leader:Scott Rodriguez
Co-Leaders: Dave Dodge, Art Dykstra, Gabe Graham, Luis Hernandez, Kevin Roberts
Cost:$700-$900 pending team/number of days
The Vision: Calvary Chapel Missions
As an outreach of Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg Missions Department, short-term missions exist to be the hands and feet of Jesus with the goal of spiritual transformation and growth of the local community and team members, resulting in church planting, global awareness, growth of leaders, expansion of faith in action and exploration of long-term missions.
I. Commitment to Supporting Church Planting and Nurturing
"do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!" John 4:35
"The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." Matthew 9:37-38
"...and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!... So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Romans 10:13-15, 17
As a priority, Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg is committed to supporting missionary endeavors that involve raising up indigenous churches, with the end goal of being a self supporting and a locally run Christian entity. Our emphasis is on Bible believing Calvary Chapel or Calvary style ministries (ministries consistent with our values). The ministries are defined by dependence on the Holy Spirit in directing its operation and ministry and the four functions of the church as defined by Acts 2:42:
* Leading people into a greater understanding of the whole counsel of God through his Word
* Developing fellowship
* Participating in communion among believers
* Placing priority on prayer.
Our short-term mission trips will strive to empower and support the local people we work with to continue to change lives in their communities, even after we have come and gone. We will only participate in outreach that is locally initiated, ongoing and involves follow-up after the team has left.
II. Commitment to Missionaries Sent from Local Fellowship
Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg is committed to supporting missionaries from our local fellowship by sending short-term teams. Our priority will be to support missionary efforts that lead to indigenous church planting or nurturing and care for widows and orphans.
III. Commitment to Sound Principles While Involved at a Location
We will:
* Avoid situations that lead to paternalism at all costs (i.e., creating an environment where the nationals feel they cannot continue the work on their own).
* Avoid creating a dependency on our resources (money, time and involvement).
* Encourage national involvement and ownership whenever possible.
IV. Commitment to Develop a Mission Minded Body through Short-Term Missions
Our goals for the church body for short-term missions are three fold:
* To raise up Christian leaders that are sent out as missionaries from the local body.
* To create a missions minded church body with a global perspective.
* To build up Christian leaders at Calvary Chapel.
V. Commitment to a Holistic View of Mission
We believe that everyone is called to serve the kingdom of God and we believe that Missions involvement is for every believer. As a result, we are committed to three types of teams:
* Service/Encouragement Trips (Missions Level 1 - service and lighter construction)
* Work Teams (Missions Level 2 - medical, construction, etc.)
* Primarily Evangelism (Missions Level 3 - intense ministry)
VI. Commitment to Building Relationships with Nationals
We will focus on participating in the lives of the people in the community as well as working with them, as opposed to doing something for them. Our priority is to be involved in work that involves nationals, allowing for maximum interaction and opportunities for relationships to be formed on an individual basis as well as on a community level. Building relationships takes time, and we will prioritize supporting locations where there is an opportunity to return to participate with the local church or organization.
VII. Commitment to Long-Term Partnership and Involvement
We are committed to developing long-term participation and partnership with the host organization. We will continually reevaluate the process and our involvement to ensure we are helping and not hindering the local work. In addition, we believe that long-term involvement of participants in missions is strengthened through follow up events and debriefing. As our focus is long-term, our training will reflect that vision.
In all things, Calvary Chapel will continue to allow the Lord to define the specific direction of the Short-Term Missions Program; however, in a desire to be consistent and to be focused with the resources God has given us, we have defined this mission statement.
Applications for future trips are available at the Ministry Info Center or by linking to the Short-Term Mission Trip Application from our Web site.
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While tragic, disasters often provide a unique opportunity for us to show the love of Christ in otherwise inaccessible locations. Our desire at Calvary Chapel St Petersburg is to touch God's world by using our time, energy and resources. We believe that God has blessed us for such a time as this.
An emergency disaster relief team that is properly equipped in medicine, dentistry, search and rescue and construction can have an eternal impact on people devastated by a natural disaster.
Calvary Chapel St Petersburg has partnered with Arise Medical Missions (www.arise.ms) to train and equip a disaster relief team of 40-50 people who are prepared to send teams of five to eight available people at a moment's notice to share God's love wherever they are called. A medical background is helpful but not required as we conduct extensive disaster mission training on a consistent basis.
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SENDERS! is a ministry whose goal is to come alongside the Missions Department to provide extended support in six identified areas (moral, logistics, financial, prayer, communication and re-entry) to assure that all missionaries connected to Calvary Chapel St. Pete experience effective preparation, deployment, field service and re-entry. There are many opportunities to get involved in this vital ministry.
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Calvary Corps is a ministry of helps that was designed to bridge the gap between short-term and long-term missions. Often team members leave a mission trip with a desire to do something more or to explore a call to missions. Calvary Corps provides an opportunity for people to spend a month to a year assisting a full time career missionary or foreign church with their ministry goals. In this way, both parties win: The kingdom of God is expanded and the Corps member gains experience in missions!
We have several opportunities to serve right now teaching English in central Guatemala, volunteering at the Rhea of Hope orphanage in Eastern Guatemala, building fish farms in India and administration work in Kenya.
Click on a Calvary Corps Opportunity below:
Bart De Craene
Pastor Of Calvary Chapel "North" St. Petersburg, Russia
www.calvarychapel.com/nsp
As the Pastor of CCN St. Petersburg in Russia, I see a lot of needs in our church that are not being met, and I am not able to meet them all. I believe that (short or long-term) missionaries could impact the lives of many Russian people by coming alongside and helping out in a practical way. I especially want to underscore the difference missionaries can make in sharing their spiritual and practical experience. It's not just about doing the work (because then every time a missionary leaves we'd only be worse off) but mainly about helping the Russian people see the need, know Jesus better, love Him and others more, and do the ministry themselves out of love for Jesus. Some of the ways a "Calvary Corps" short term missionary could help us are listed below:
1. Worship:
• Setting up / taking down equipment every Sunday + preparing hall for service
• Making shelves in the storage room, so we can actually store something.
• Some carpentry work: make a box on wheels that fits soundboard, wires, power transformer, etc.
• Doing sound on Sundays + Teach our guys how to do sound better + spiritual coaching of sound guy
• Helping people mature in the spiritual aspect to worship.
2. Nursery:
• Cleaning up room before service starts on Sundays, so moms and babies feel comfortable enough to come and stay.
• Help out in our tiny children's ministry: together with one of the moms/dads - play with the kids, support the young mom's, help our people develop this ministry as good as possible in the conditions given.
3. Men's ministry:
• Help out in discipling our guys. Encourage those that work. Remind them of their responsibilities and calling (in the church and in general). Helping them mature.
• Perhaps start a home fellowship.
• Organize some fun activities to strengthen the bond among the men.
4. Women's ministry:
• Join the weekly bible-studies. Encourage the sisters in their walk with the Lord
• Organize some fun activities to strengthen the bond among the women
5. Web-site:
• Take pictures of church activities
• Sharing know-how with our responsible. Or train a new person from scratch.
6. English-clubs for college students:
• Share your testimony, share your life with the young non-Christians that show up.
• Play fun games with them with one goal: Making contact to share the gospel afterwards.
• Help out as an English teacher.
7. Administrative / computer work:
• Help making our bulletins "fresh" + encourage the people involved in this work
• Edit the Word files with all the songs for the worship team, print them again, make new folders...
• Design invitations to our church activities + share your know-how and spiritual insights.
8. Kids ministry in Gruzino (village)/ or at an orphanage:
• Help out with planning (program / games / food)
• Buy food for the kids
• Play with the kids
Agape runs several programs including:
1. An orphanage with 280 kids.
2. An old age home.
3. Direct support of a church planting movement that has led to the establishment of 95 churches of which Agape is still a primary supplier of support.
4. Vocational training aimed at Dalit women-primarily through a nursing school and a sewing program.
5. A VBS program that reaches about 425,000 (that's not a typo) kids each summer.
The couple that runs the organization are about 70 and were orphans themselves. They receive no substantive support from the outside relative to the scale of their ministry. As a result of their low budget and an aggressive anti-Christian movement in India, many of their pastors are being enticed with financial arrangements to leave the service of Christ.
A local foundation run by Calvary Chapel businessmen has a desire to set up fish farms. The goal is to allow the recipient ministry to become more independent of the need for foreign donations. We plan to establish a fish farm in Jangaon at the end of this year. Although they have the heart to do it, we do not believe that Agape has the staff to train their pastors in personal fish farming. In the ideal outcome, each of the 95 pastors will learn micro-fish farming techniques. As such, they will be able to generate sufficient income to support the bulk of their own needs and be able to continue in the ministry. In addition, orphans and others can be trained at the main compound to grow fish to supplement the kids' diets with protein and/or sell the fish on the market to help fund the operations of Agape. I would expect it to take 1 1/2 years to train pastors in this regard.
Jangaon is about 2 hours NE of Hyderabad by car. It is a smallish city. It is possible to stay right on the compound with the orphans. Map
To access information about our in-class and on-line training opportunities, please click here.
We are excited to see godly men raised up out of our fellowship to plant Calvary Chapels in fertile ground.
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Calvary Chapel of Palm Harbor Service Location: 32676 U.S. Hwy. 19 N. Palm Harbor, FL 34682 Service Times: Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Pastor: Brett Robinson Office Phone: 727-786-7969 Web Address: http://ccpalmharbor.org |
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Calvary Chapel Southside - St. Petersburg Fl Service Location:We are now across the street from Old Landmark Cathedral! We are renting a space in Coquina Key Plaza. Service Times: Sundays at 6 p.m. Leader: Doug Dodge Phone: 727-374-3336 Web Address: www.calvarysouthside.com |
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Calvary Chapel Wiesbaden Service Location: "Gemeinde am Westend" Dotzheimer Str. 51 65197 Wiesbaden - Germany Service Times: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (call for location) Leader: Ron Hostetler Phone: +49-(0)611-1372883 Web Address: http://calvarychapelwiesbaden.de/ Church Blog: http://ccwiesbaden.blogspot.com// |  |
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Keep up to date on events and activities regarding local and world missionaries. http://feeds.feedburner.com/ccstpete/missions |
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Britt House Outreach Outreach ministers to 14-18 year old male offenders in a faith-based residential halfway house. Commitment is one hour per week for one year. If you are interested in mentoring (men) or tutoring (men or women), please contact the ministry leader.
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The "Bridge Ministry" is a local outreach with the purpose of giving hope and encouragement to those struggling with life controlling dependencies and addictive behaviors. Our goal is to help men overcome their struggles through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We do this by providing residents opportunities to come to worship services at Calvary Chapel and attend weekly Bible studies onsite. Our hope is to encourage residents to "find their strength in the Lord."
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The Brother to Brother ministry started around 2005. The vision of the ministry is to give the boys in the fellowship who do not have an active father figure in their lives an opportunity to be mentored by godly men. We meet consistently on the third Saturday of each month. This is our group activity day where we go out and have some good fun together for a few hours. We do all sorts of activities including fishing, hiking, laser tag, football, boating, kayaking and more. We also have service project days where we help out people in the body by doing small repair projects on their homes. We team up with the Men of Arms group to help out the needy in the fellowship. I believe these volunteer projects are a wonderful opportunity for the young men to really put their faith into practice and learn a practical skill at the same time. We also have a network of mentors who are willing to team up to help out the boy's families when needs arise. We have helped to move families into new homes, repair leaky faucets, painted rooms, executed minor repairs on vehicles, and offered our services in many other ways. Galatians 6:9-10 says "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." We really want to see the fatherless at this fellowship be ministered to and discipled. Once a boy begins to attend the group activities, we will prayerfully consider matching him with a mentor who would meet with him once a week. The one on one mentoring is optional, just let us know if you are interested in it.
"A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling." Psalm 68:5
Website: http://brothertobrotheratcalvary.com
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We want to welcome you to the monthly Calvary Business Luncheon. The luncheons are an opportunity to invite a business associate, friend or peer to a fellowship of business people and will include a meal, a dynamic speaker and an opportunity to meet business people from our church and the surrounding community. The key is to invite someone!
Please RSVP !
We need a head count for lunch. Make My Reservation
Calvary Business Lunch Info: Otis Dixon 727-365-5441 or Dan Shock 813-299-9219
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The Calvary Care Center is a partnership between Calvary Chapel, Wyngate Apartments and Kingdom Communities to help meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the area residents and our community. The apartment provides the space and Calvary Chapel provides the services.
Our desire is to be the hands and feet of Jesus to our community by building relationships with the goal of sharing the gospel message.
There are many opportunities to get involved, all with flexible hours and various time commitments. You can choose whether you serve weekly, monthly, quarterly, or occasionally. This is a very practical way to share your giftings, talents and abilities with others.
A few ways volunteers are needed are to:
• Manage and organize a clothes closet so people from the community can come and select free clothing
• Offer specialty classes (ex: teach a skill such as budgeting, guitar, knitting, computers, nutrition, parenting, etc.)
• Offer a Bible Study
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In Mark 8:34-35, Jesus tells His disciples:
"Whoever desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel will save it."
Calvary House is a discipleship ministry for men who, having come to hate the sin in their life, desire to make a radical commitment to Christ. Their commitment is carried out by their willingness to submit to our leadership throughout the duration of their time with us. Our purpose is to train them to live for God's glory by learning to fight the war against sin in the interest of advancing His Kingdom.
The men live on our properties in a structured environment that provides accountability and encouragement. Calvary House is not a drug program. Many of the men we minister to do come from a life of drug abuse, but we do not rely on methods employed by Recovery centers in our ministering. Consistently, we do not shelter the men from reality by placing them in an artificial environment, like a therapeutic community. We believe they are to be "in the world, but not of the world". Therefore, they work to provide for themselves and their families. They get plugged into to the life of our Church, and they undergo consistent theological and practical training through both verbal and object lessons.
Our vision is discipleship.
Our purpose is the glory of God.
Our method is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
REFERRAL BASED
The Calvary House is not a crisis shelter, treatment center or half way house. Therefore, those who are interested must personally call to set up an interview or get more information. An individual may also write to the address listed below, expressing his desire for involvement in the ministry
Calvary House
C/O Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg
8900 U.S. Highway 19 North
Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
727-471-1450
Mon.-Fri. 9a.m. to 4p.m
VOLUNTEERS
The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few!
Calvary House needs volunteers who want to bless the ministry with their gifts, talents and resources.
If you desire to serve in the ministry or would like to make a donation, please contact us.
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Do you call Calvary Chapel your church home and are you looking to
connect and get involved but don't know where to start? We have Connecting
Coaches who can meet with you one-on-one and help you learn about
small groups, serving opportunities and where you might fit in. "Let us
consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
Let us not give up meeting together... but let us encourage one another...,"
Hebrews 10:24-25
A crucial part of a growing relationship with Christ is serving in love.
1 John 3:18, says "...let us not love with words or tongue but with actions
and in truth." Putting our faith into action through acts of service demonstrates
Christ's love and helps us "grow up" in our faith.
Fill out the form below to meet with a Connecting Coach.
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Christian Motorcyclists Association(CMA) is not a club, but a ministry that meets each Monday at 7 p.m. Our Ministry Team program is designed to make ministers of our members. We are involved in motorcycling events all across the country and in taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to these rallies and into America's prisons. CMA's vision is "Changing The World, One Heart at a Time."
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Disaster Relief Teams with Samaritan's Purse seek to minister to people in crisis.
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The Downtown Outreach feeds and ministers to the homeless, poor and less fortunate in downtown St. Petersburg. They meet every Friday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul, 401 15th St. N. If you would like to volunteer to make a meal or join this ministry team, call Roger Ambrose at 639-7823.
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The mission of the Downtown Outreach Center is to reach souls for Jesus in downtown St. Petersburg, train believers in the truths that grow us and send them out to reach others for Jesus. There is a Sunday night Worship Service at 6 p.m. at 221 2nd Ave., N. St. Pete. A monthly outreach event focuses on sharing the gospel with different people groups in the downtown area including youth, college students, poor and homeless, artists, businesses, etc. A monthly Ladies’ Bible Study meets the 1st Saturday of every month at 9 a.m.
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English as a Second Language (ESL) is a new outreach aimed to cater to the community by offering church-based ESL classes. Did you know that Florida ranks 3rd for housing non-US citizens? This means that we can do cross-cultural missions right here in our hometown! You just need a heart to see the eternal perspective in all people.
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Foster Heart Link S.T.O.M.P. provides support services for troubled families/children by recruiting qualified foster parents and volunteers to care for these children. We are organizing volunteers to provide mentoring, transportation, back-up foster families, babysitters etc. Our goal is to show the love of God to families by providing loving care, godly counsel, and support services in order that they may fulfill the call of God in their lives.
Please visit us at our webpage for more information. www.fosterheartlink.org/
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Friends of International Students is an excellent opportunity to share your faith in a natural way through friendship evangelism. If you would like to volunteer and can spend two hours per week in a group setting, talking with students who need to practice their English conversation skills contact David and Trish Stevenson.
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Hospital Visitation Ministry is a team of volunteers that visits and ministers to people in our fellowship who are sick or in the hospital.
If you would like to serve in this ministry, or if you or someone you know has this type of need, please call the office.
"I was sick and you looked after me." Matthew 25:36.
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JDC ministry reaches out to youth ages 10-17 with the Gospel, prayer, teaching and encouragement.
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New Beginnings reaches out to young females ages 14-17 struggling with drug and alcohol dependency. The girls are court ordered to a residential facility located in Bartow. Women are needed to help encourage, pray with and minister to the young ladies in this program.
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Nursing Home Ministry visits local residents at several nursing homes throughout the month.
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Pinellas Marine Institute reaches out to court-ordered "at risk" youth. Calvary Chapel conducts weekly Bible studies for teenagers. If you are gifted in teaching and would like to be involved, please contact us.
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Pinellas Pro-Life Alliance is a Christian organization dedicated to defending the lives of the preborn through prayer, education and outreach.
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Dave Dodge teams minister at various times at area prisons. For security reasons, arrangements must be made in advance by calling Dave Dodge at 577-7705.
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Come out and help pray for an end to abortion.
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Time is spent in prayer and intercession for the lost. After the prayer meeting, participants are given an opportunity to share their faith through street evangelism. The street evangelism is not mandatory for the meeting, but simply an option for those who wish to take part. Team Hope also meets monthly for prayer, encouragment and equipping each other to reach the lost.
Please visit us at our website for more information. www.team-hope.org
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Youth Mentoring is an opportunity to share Christ's love as we meet emotional and spiritual needs of children. You can make an impact in the life of the fatherless, a child of an incarcerated parent or a foster child by offering friendship, support and a positive influence. Through one-on-one mentoring, friendships are developed with youth ages 8-15 who would benefit from an additional role model. In addition, a monthly fun group activity for fatherless boys from our church is offered the third Saturday of the month.
If you want to apply to be a mentor, click here.
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Christian Basics is a semester based 11-week series of classes to enrich yourself in the power of God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16), His authority and eternal plan. The classes meet on Sundays at 9 a.m. and are an excellent way to seek God's Word and plan in a classroom environment. The series will address fundamental Christian Theological topics, such as: Old and New Testament Survey and Theology, The Nature of God, The Word of God, The Holy Spirit, The Church and Eschatology. |
Christian Basics "Basic Tenants of Christian Theology"
1. Developing a Devotional Life |
2. Old Testament Survey & Theology |
3. New Testament Survey & Theology |
4. Eschatology |
5. The Word of God |
6. The Nature of God |
7. The Holy Spirit |
8. The Church |
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FINANCIAL MINISTRIES' STEWARDSHIP SERIES is an ongoing 12-week series that meets weekly to discusses a different stewardship topic (Stewardship Theology, Financial Communication for Christian Couples, Debt Stewardship, Tax Minimization Basics, to name a few) with a heavy Biblical and scriptural focus. One-time cost is $10 and covers materials for all classes, including the repeating of a class as you desire. Watch the bulletin for dates of the next series.
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This is a five week class that is open to any couples considering marriage and is also a prerequisite for those planning to be married at Calvary Chapel or by a Calvary Chapel pastor.
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Remnant is a young adult ministry, age 18-30, aimed at reaching this generation for Christ's re-known. Our heart is to see revival amongst our peers and for Jesus Christ to be demonstrated in our communities, universities, work-places and families.
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R.O.S.E. Buds meet for dinner every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at 5671 36th St. N., St. Petersburg. This group for young adult women helps to develop faithful friends who are committed to becoming Righteous Obedient Sisters and Eternal Buds. They seek to encourage one another to walk in intimacy with the Father through scripture sharing, fellowship and activities. Please bring a dish to share.
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Is your husband a non-believer? Join with other wives seeking to be godly women and praying to win their husbands to Christ according to I Peter 3:1-2. They follow the "Salt & Light" format as they encourage each other every week focusing on reading through the entire Bible with specific application to becoming a godly wife.
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"SALT & LIGHT" PRAYER GATHERING meets at various times and locations every month. Salt & Light leaders and those with a heart for the Salt & Light ministry are invited and encouraged to join us in prayer. Call for dates and locations.
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PRAYER CHAIN HOTLINE is for urgent or serious prayer needs. You may call the church office at 577-7705 or contact Vivian and Merilyn Laird at 902-0245.
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E-MAIL PRAYER CHAIN is for those in our fellowship to pray for the specific needs of our fellowship and others. For more information on this ministry, contact Cindy Neidert.
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DEDICATION TO PRAYER is a time dedicated to prayer before the Wednesday Worship Service. Please honor this time by quietly entering the Auditorium.
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There are four ways to receive prayer:
1. Call Prayer Chain Hotline (number listed below)
2. Complete the Prayer Request Form (below)
3. Prayer at the Altar (after every service)
4. Submit prayer card (located at the Information Table or the back of any seat in the Auditorium)
Prayer Chain Hotline and E-Mail Prayer Chain
To receive prayer for yourself or a loved one, please call our church office, day or night, at 727-577-7705 to leave a prayer request message.
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The A/V Ministry serves the fellowship here at Calvary Chapel of St. Petersburg, by operating the system that projects worship lyrics, videos, announcements and paging numbers in the Main Auditorium. The A/V Ministry serves during all scheduled worship services and special meetings held in the Main Auditorium that require projection support. We do this using video equipment and computers that use special presentation software. Everything you see on the big screens in the Main Auditorium is provided by the A/V Ministry. Occasionally weddings, funerals, and other special events will require the A/V Ministry's support as well.
Technical Requirements
If you are comfortable working on a computer and have no problems operating standard home video equipment (DVD, camcorder, VHS deck) you probably have all the technical skills required for this ministry.
Additional Qualifications
This ministry does have some additional requirements for qualifying for service that may differ from other areas of service.
You must have attended Calvary Chapel for at least one year.
This is a highly visible position that is an extension of the worship and teaching ministries. You will be working with several pastors and worship leaders very closely. Because of the nature of this relationship, we are looking for volunteers that have been a part of our fellowship for at least a year and are known by the leadership.
You must already be "Plugged In".
The A/V Ministry requires only one volunteer to operate the system during any given service. This limits the amount of interaction and relationships that can be developed. For this reason, we are looking for volunteers that are already established in a home fellowship or other small group.
You Must have a servant's heart.
The volunteers will be interacting with pastors, sound technicians, Children's Ministry workers, ushers, guest speakers and many others. For this reason, we are looking for volunteers that have a servant's heart and have demonstrated that heart in other areas of Ministry here at Calvary Chapel.
If you are interested in serving in the A/V Ministry, please fill out a Ministry Application, you can pick on up at the Ministry Info counter in the Main Lobby. Fill it out and return it to the Office Drop Box in the Main Lobby.
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