How Can we Get to God?

Good morning, everyone! We’re gathered today to learn and cherish the Word of God and worship Him together. We’re so happy that you’re joining us! Pastor Ralph leads us today in a sermon asking the question, how can we get to God? First Song: The Solid Rock Offering Online giving information is available here. MessageContinue reading “How Can we Get to God?”

Jonah 4: Who Can Tell

Happy Sunday, church. We continue to study the minor prophets of the Old Testament this morning, focusing on the Book of Jonah. We examine the surprising turns of the prophet’s story, which “confounds all human reason, calculation and expectation,” as Pastor Bodner puts it. As we seek God’s purpose in our own lives, we seekContinue reading “Jonah 4: Who Can Tell”

Jonah 3: Salvation is of the Lord

We’re glad to gather this morning to worship our God and King. Pastor Bodner leads us further in our study of Jonah this morning, considering his importance both in the context of his time and in the wider context of the whole Bible and the unified story of redemption that is told in its pages.Continue reading “Jonah 3: Salvation is of the Lord”

Jonah 2: From the Presence of the Lord

Happy Reformation Day! Today is a day Protestant people and churches like Calvary remember and give thanks for the Reformation. On October 31, 1517, a law student-turned-monk called Martin Luther nailed 95 “theses” to the announcement board on the door of the church in Wittenberg (Germany). For many years, he had been struggling to understandContinue reading “Jonah 2: From the Presence of the Lord”

What is Communion?

We’re glad to be here with you, Calvary. It was voted by the members last week that Pastor Ralph will serve on a part-time basis while the church begins the process of searching for a new pastor. It’s our pleasure to have Pastor Ralph oreaching from the pulpit this morning for the first time sinceContinue reading “What is Communion?”

Jonah 1: From the Presence of the Lord

It’s a delight to be with you today, Calvary. For the past few weeks, we have been looking at less well-known parts of the Old Testament and appreciating their place in the unified story of God’s Word, the Bible. Pastor Bodner takes us into the Book of Jonah today. May God open our minds andContinue reading “Jonah 1: From the Presence of the Lord”

I Have Chosen Thee

Good morning, Happy Sunday, and Happy Thanksgiving. We’re finishing our look at the small but powerful Book of Haggai this morning. We have looked at how the book contains a call to: Action Courage Patience Faith The consequence of these sermons has been to broaden our understanding of God’s sovereignty and His saving purpose over:Continue reading “I Have Chosen Thee”

Special Speaker: Bill Ball, SGA, “Think Thankful”

Good morning, church. We’re going to spend this morning thinking and praying about missions. We’re fortunate to have Bill Ball of the Slavic Gospel Association (SGA) speaking with us this morning. Calvary has supported the SGA for more than ten years, and it’s been our privilege to have Bill present yearly updates to us aboutContinue reading “Special Speaker: Bill Ball, SGA, “Think Thankful””

From This Day I Will Bless You

Good morning, Calvary family. It’s always a good day when we get to worship God together, and we look forward to doing that with you today, whether it’s in-person, online, or both! We have so much to be thankful for. May we be increasingly mindful of the countless blessings God showers on us and beContinue reading “From This Day I Will Bless You”