Calvary Cares Highlights

“Nothing is for free”  is what we heard a  lot of on Saturday.  Or “what’s the catch?”  But there was no catch at all just hundreds of people who’ve received the love of Jesus sharing that love with thousands of others.  What an awesome day for the kingdom and for Calvary Christian Center.  The one word I keep hearing over and over again in the feedback reports is “overwhelmed.”  People who were cared for were completely overwhelmed that a someone would take the time to care for them asking nothing in return.  Thank you Calvary family for taking the time to care.  Here are a few testimonies:

People gave their lives to Christ as teams went door to door in Carolina Village and Daytona Garden apartments

Team prayed for a lady in labor at the Race Trac gas pump

At the laundry mat one man said we were the first true believers he had met in a long  time.  One lady so ovewhelmed that she cried.

At Kmart they spoke with a gentleman who hadn’t been to service in a while and said that to due to his circumstances he was having a pity party but now he’s ready to come back.

In Save a Lot teams prayed for people as they paid for their food.  One woman said, “Ain’t nobody ever done nothing for me.”

Teams prayed for people as they washed their cars for free

The team that went to Halifax prayed with a young woman on the hospital steps who had just lost her father.

People were overjoyed as children and teams went through nursing homes loving on the residents.

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An Opportunity You Can’t Miss

How does God choose to show that he cares for each and every one of us?  He uses people.  What a privelge we have before us to show the love of God through Random Acts of Kindess.  The week of October 28-November 2 take time to be kind to a friend, family member, or a complete stranger.  Then join the Calvary family on November 3 for a huge church wide outreach where we will be going all over the city showing that Calvary Cares.  Meet at the church gym at 10am and wear a red shirt.  This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. 

Here Are Some Ideas

Random Acts of Kindness Ideas

At home:
Tell your family members how much you appreciate them.
Do a chore around the house that another family member usually does.
Bake cookies or make a meal for a neighbor
Do home repairs or a minor car repair for a single mother or widow
Clean up trash in your neighborhood
Offer babysitting to a neighbor or friend
Mow a neighbor’s lawn
Leave a treat or handmade note of thanks for a delivery person or mail carrier
Discuss with you children ways to show kindness at school

At Work:
Take flowers to work and share them with coworkers
Write a note to the boss of someone who has helped you, praising the employee
Leave enough money in the vending machine for the next person to get a free snack
Get to work before others and leave a piece of candy, flower, or treat at every desk with a Calvary Cares card.
Leave a cake or other food item in a central area with a Thank You note
Buy a cup of coffee or snack for someone who’s having a long day

Out and About:
Pay for the next person in line
Help someone who is broke down on the side of the road
Volunteer at an agency that needs help
Send a gift to a friend
Write something nice about you waitperson on the back of the bill. (And don’t forget to leave a good tip)
Let someone go ahead of you in line at the grocery store.

Other opportunities:
Sign up in the foyer for the church wide Calvary Cares outreach. Nov 3.
Give to the SHINE toy drive October 28 – November 11
Sign up to donate blood – November 4 after all three services.
Volunteer for the Fall Festival

Calvary Cares

Can you remember a time when everything was going crazy in your life and someone took the time to send a card,  give you a call, or show up at your door just when you needed it most?  It’s the people who care that make all the difference in our lives.  When my dad just went through his recent open heart surgery, there were so many special people who just took a little time to make a huge difference and encourage us.  I was thinking how they were like guardian angels, but then I realized they were even more important than that.  What’s more special than a guardian angel?  An avaerage, ordinary person with a hectic schedule and busy life who puts that all aside for one moment to reach out to another person. There are people you pass by everyday who need an ordinary person like you and me to do just that.  This month, take time to reach out to a friend, a neighbor or a complete stranger to show them that Calvary and you care. Then join the Calvary family on November 3rd as we we spread kindness all over our city.   A little kindness goes a long way.

Pastor Jen

Calvary Cares

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