Pastor's Corner
Calvary Church Family,
Over this past year we have been able to see first-hand the MIRACLE of transformed lives. God through His Holy Spirit is moving not only within our Church, but also in this city that we call home. It’s been a blessing to serve with so many people over this year and to experience the “servant heart” of the Calvary family. The healthy heart of the Calvary Church family is so evident and for this I am so proud and thankful.
This past year, we have been teaching and preaching from the book of 1 Peter and have been reminded once again that this world is not our home. We are guests just passing through, and because of that, we as followers of Christ need to act and speak honorably to people so that we can display Jesus correctly. What a huge reminder.
We've also been encouraged through our series called; “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry”, that our spiritual and emotional lives matter when it comes to understanding sabbath, rest, solitude, silence, and we tried to incorporate those principles within our Sunday gatherings and it was appreciated.
This past year, we as a Leadership have seen the benefit of a church showing love and generosity as a part of our DNA. We have seen multiple needs being met, whether it be financially, spiritually, relationally, or even emotionally, people have stepped up to be the hands and feet of Christ.
This past year we have been impressed by God’s Spirit, to once again, place a high value on the people that walk onto this church campus day in and day out, week after week from all walks of life. God has allowed us to see the growth of his church with brothers and sisters from different ethnic backgrounds, cultures and walks of life.
Over this past year we have been able to see first-hand the MIRACLE of transformed lives. God through His Holy Spirit is moving not only within our Church, but also in this city that we call home. It’s been a blessing to serve with so many people over this year and to experience the “servant heart” of the Calvary family. The healthy heart of the Calvary Church family is so evident and for this I am so proud and thankful.
This past year, we have been teaching and preaching from the book of 1 Peter and have been reminded once again that this world is not our home. We are guests just passing through, and because of that, we as followers of Christ need to act and speak honorably to people so that we can display Jesus correctly. What a huge reminder.
We've also been encouraged through our series called; “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry”, that our spiritual and emotional lives matter when it comes to understanding sabbath, rest, solitude, silence, and we tried to incorporate those principles within our Sunday gatherings and it was appreciated.
This past year, we as a Leadership have seen the benefit of a church showing love and generosity as a part of our DNA. We have seen multiple needs being met, whether it be financially, spiritually, relationally, or even emotionally, people have stepped up to be the hands and feet of Christ.
This past year we have been impressed by God’s Spirit, to once again, place a high value on the people that walk onto this church campus day in and day out, week after week from all walks of life. God has allowed us to see the growth of his church with brothers and sisters from different ethnic backgrounds, cultures and walks of life.
As we leave 2022 behind and embark into the unknown of 2023, we are confident that God by the power of His Spirit is leading and guiding and wants each one of us to partner with Him to change the world that we live in. We need to be stewards of God’s amazing grace to the people around us.
However, amid what 2022 was—and what 2023 has started out to be and what it will become—we thought it would be helpful and hopeful to create a digital annual report to remember the tangible ways that God displayed his mercy and Grace here at Calvary Church. Amid all that was still hard in 2022, we need to be reminded of the goodness, faithfulness, and greatness of YAWEH.
We need to be reminded of how many persevered through trials, or how many said “no” to a multitude of destructive temptations, or how many hearts were transformed by the love of God, or how many re-structured their calendar and finances to place God first, or how many saw the generous heart of our church family, or how many seeds of the gospel were sown that will bear fruit in our Niagara community for generations to come in ways we never thought possible.
I want to thank all our staff teams, board teams, ministry teams and volunteer staff teams for the tireless days and hours you have put in making sure our ministries were running with excellence and that our community was connected with the message of Christ, which continues to be heard around the world. The Calvary Church family is one that is generous beyond words. THANK YOU!
I also want to make sure that we are reminded of the things that we often forget. May this be an encouragement to us all as we make our way out of one of the most uncertain times of the 21 Century and journey into 2023, unsure of what lies ahead. But confident that God will hold us up with His righteous right arm.
However, amid what 2022 was—and what 2023 has started out to be and what it will become—we thought it would be helpful and hopeful to create a digital annual report to remember the tangible ways that God displayed his mercy and Grace here at Calvary Church. Amid all that was still hard in 2022, we need to be reminded of the goodness, faithfulness, and greatness of YAWEH.
We need to be reminded of how many persevered through trials, or how many said “no” to a multitude of destructive temptations, or how many hearts were transformed by the love of God, or how many re-structured their calendar and finances to place God first, or how many saw the generous heart of our church family, or how many seeds of the gospel were sown that will bear fruit in our Niagara community for generations to come in ways we never thought possible.
I want to thank all our staff teams, board teams, ministry teams and volunteer staff teams for the tireless days and hours you have put in making sure our ministries were running with excellence and that our community was connected with the message of Christ, which continues to be heard around the world. The Calvary Church family is one that is generous beyond words. THANK YOU!
I also want to make sure that we are reminded of the things that we often forget. May this be an encouragement to us all as we make our way out of one of the most uncertain times of the 21 Century and journey into 2023, unsure of what lies ahead. But confident that God will hold us up with His righteous right arm.
