"I Am Calvary" Banquet

Dear Calvary Leader,

These are exciting days at Calvary!  As the church has focused on prayer and spiritual renewal we have seen a renewed since of worship, evangelism and mission.  As we are discovering and celebrating our identity as a congregation, we are gaining a new appreciation for all those who make up our church.  We are grateful for all those who are joining Calvary every week by transfer or through baptism.  God is blessing our church with those who are saying, “this is the church for me!”

On the weekend of October 22-24, we are concluding this “I Am Calvary” emphasis.  It will be an opportunity to celebrate who we are, what God is doing through us and to commit to the mission he has for us.  One of the most exciting events of that weekend is the “I Am Calvary” banquet.  We have talked about our congregational identity in our four Sunday worship services and in our prayer groups.  However, this banquet will be an opportunity to bring together people from all four worship services and celebrate who we are and what God is doing in our church.  The purpose of the banquet is to share information that will inspire us to work together as one church (with various expressions) for God’s mission.  In addition to some good Lone Star barbeque and fellowship around the table, we will have the opportunity to worship through music, be encouraged by our facilitator, Dr. Milfred Minatrea, hear testimonies, identify where God is working and where he might be leading us to join Him, and pray together.  It is my desire that when you leave the banquet, you will have a renewed sense of God’s purpose for us as a congregation and a desire to join hands across the tapestry of Calvary in personal commitment to that purpose.  The weekend will climax with a special worship service on Sunday morning (10-24-10) where pastor Milfred Minatrea will preach in the English services and pastor Julio Guarneri will preach the Spanish service.  Each individual will have the opportunity to respond to  God’s invitation to be on mission with Him.

As a key leader of our church, I hope you have already purchased your tickets.  The banquet, which is for teenagers and adults, will be at Michelle’s banquet hall on Nolana.  We will have Lone Star barbeque cater your choice of beef brisket or chicken.  Children will have an age-appropriate “I am Calvary” event at the children’s building where they will be served pizza.  Thanks to the availability of some designated funds, we have been able to make this banquet very affordable for everyone.  Adult/teenage tickets are only $6 and children’s tickets are only $2.  If you have not purchased your tickets, please do so this Sunday, October 17, which will be the last day they will be available.  Please also encourage those Calvary people in your respective ministry to attend this important banquet.

The banquet will take place on Friday, October 22 at 6:30 pm.

See you there!