Calvary Baptist Church

The demands of the season battles for our attention, our time, and our focus. However, the very thing that brings us together at Christmas demands that we are present to reflect and moved by Christ's birth. In this work, the concept of being present weaves throughout the music and narration and presents a challenge to experience Christmas in God's presence and the presence of those around us. (from the publisher of Christmas Presence)

 The CBC choir presents Christmas Presence, December 23 at 6:00 pm. Join us for an evening focused on Christ. 

Check out all of our Christmas events.

At this time of the year, we remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Celebrate with us as we share the story of Christmas and proclaim the hope God provided for us through Christ!

All Church Events

Christmas Caroling and Soup Supper

Saturday, December 15  |  4:00 pm

Please note that caroling has been moved to Saturday afternoon to better coordinate with the schedules of those to which we plan to minister.

4:00 - Caroling -

Dress warm! Try to arrive at the church gym by 4 pm.
In the gym, choose a group to join (see below) by gathering next to one of the three whiteboards.

The church vans will be available to transport some carolers, but the rest will need to follow in their personal vehicles or carpool with others. 

Group 1
-Song Leader: Joel Welch; Driver: Caleb Bowman
-Destination: Andover Court

Group 2
-Song Leader: Pastor Holcomb; Driver: Alan Holt
-Destination: Derby Assisted Living and other Derby residents

Group 3
-Song Leader: Caleb Vrbas; Driver: Everyone drives themselves; no bus this year :( 
-Destination: Derby Marketplace

- Soup Supper -

Supper will be back at the church gym after the carolers return. Bring soup or chili along with the fixin's (cheese, crackers, sour cream, etc.) and a dessert enough to feed your family plus a few extras. Drinks an dinnerware will be provided.

Christmas Choir Cantata - Christmas Presence

Sunday, December 23, 2018  |  6:00 pm

Free

The demands of the season battles for our attention, our time, and our focus. However, the very thing that brings us together at Christmas demands that we are present to reflect and moved by Christ's birth. In this work, the concept of being present weaves throughout the music and narration and presents a challenge to experience Christmas in God's presence and the presence of those around us. (from the publisher of Christmas Presence)

 The CBC choir presents, Christmas Presence December 23 at 6:00 pm. Join us for an evening focused on Christ. 

Annual Christmas Food and Gift Shower for our pastors and their families

Sunday Evening, December 16

Show your love and appreciation for the Holcombs, Bowmans, and Fullers by bringing food or gifts to the kitchen on Sunday evening, December 16. Contact Darrel Cotton with questions. 

Volunteer at the Youth Horizons Christmas Carnival

Saturday, December 8  |  1:00-3:00 pm

The Youth Horizons Christmas Carnival is a fun Christmas celebration for Youth Horizons mentors, their matches and families. Helping with this event is a great way to serve others and support a fantastic ministry!
We need 10 game booths. These are similar to Fall Harvest Festival game booths.

Please sign up on the bulletin board or contact Pastor Bowman if you would like to help, whether you have a game idea or not!

Keenagers (age 50 and over)

Christmas Soup Supper & Gift Exchange

Saturday, December 8  |  4:30pm

Join us for some good food and fellowship at our annual Soup Supper & Gift Exchange. 

Sign up on the Keenager bulletin board (down the west hallway) and indicate what food you plan to bring. Each person is asked to bring a gift ($10 or more) to exchange. Contact Darrel Cotton with questions. 

Blessings Ladies (widows 50 and over)

Christmas Celebration

Saturday, December 15  |  12:00 noon

The Blessings ladies are invited to a Christmas celebration at Victoria Tully's home in Wichita. 

A white elephant gift exchange and surprise entertainment is planned. Please bring your favorite Christmas dish. 

Sign up on the Blessings bulletin board (west hallway, across from the library) to RSVP. Contact Joyce Mann with questions. 

Youth

High School Journey Christmas Party!

Sunday, December 16  |  6:00-9:00 pm

9-12th grade students. We're going to celebrate the season at High School Journey!

On Sunday, December 16th, we’ll have large group and small group time and then a whole lot of fun with dinner and games the rest of the night!

2 fun contests: Ugly Christmas sweater contest and Best Christmas Cookie contest!

Middle School Trek Christmas Party

Wednesday, December 19

Sunday, December 16, 2018

6:00-9:00 pm

9-12th grade students! We’re going to celebrate the season at High School Journey!

On Sunday, December 16th ,we’ll have large group and small group time and then a whole lot of fun with dinner and games the rest of the night!

2 fun contests: Ugly Christmas sweater contest and Best Christmas Cookie contest!

• November 17, 2018
• 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
• 6th - 12th grade
• Meet at the church
• Sign up by Wednesday, November 14
• Bring: sack lunch, rake, work gloves

Youth (6 th -12 th grade) get your work gloves on and come ready to serve others by raking leaves.

We will meet at the church at 9:00 a.m. and be back to the church by 2:30 p.m. To be part of this activity sign up on the bulletin board by the church office by Wednesday, November 14.

You will need: a sack lunch, a rake, and work gloves (if you need to borrow a rake contact Pastor Bowman).

The Thanksgiving Food Drive Bowl kicks off October 14. We'll collect food through November 14. 

Donate non-perishable food to help those in need. And gain yards to help your team get down the field.

The two teams are the Awana kids and staff vs. the CBC adults. Every 5 items counts as 1 yard. 100 yards equals a touchdown!

Place donated items in your team's collection bin in the foyer. On Wednesday for Awana, look for the Awana team bin near the check in area and a collection table in ParkPlace for Puggles and Cubbies. 

All the food donated will go to the Derby Community Food Pantry.

Thanks for giving!

The Fall Harvest Festival is a fun outreach event. We invite the whole community to this annual family festival and create a safe, kid-centered environment filled with lots of candy, gobs of games, and goodies for the grownups.

Check out the main Fall Harvest Festival Page for more information.

Like and share the event on Facebook.

There are many ways you can serve at the Fall Harvest Festival!

• Game Booths – plan and run your own game booth!
• Welcome Team
• Snack Team
• Donate Candy

See Pastor Bowman if you have any questions and sign up on the bulletin board by the church office!

Bring Candy! You can help by donating candy. We need gobs of candy! Please place candy donations in the barrel in the church foyer.

Serve our community at the Derby Rec Center’s Halloween Hullabaloo!

Calvary will have a pumpkin decorating booth to advertise for the church and Fall Harvest Festival!

We need volunteers to run the Calvary pumpkin decorating booth and volunteers to help the DRC with other elements of the event.

Anyone is welcome! If you are interested please contact Pastor Bowman (316-six five five-3148)!

• Saturday, October 13
• 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @ High Park in Derby
• Start and end at the Darrell Zimmerman Family Shelter
• Sign up on the Bulletin Board by the church office!

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