On behalf of the Elders, Brad Kelley provides a reflection on a Daily Bible Reading entry and gives us reasons why we should be reading our Bibles. Join our CBC plan if you need the accountability. It's never too late to start. ...
We're looking for a Family Pastor to oversee and shape the children, youth, and college ministries here at Calvary....
On Christmas Day, let's remember what this Christmas season is really all about. Pastor Jay wrote a devotional for us....
When we find ourselves asking, "Where's the hope this Christmas?" We can look to what God promises us in Scripture through Immanuel. Read this short excerpt from the December 11th sermon from Pastor Jay. It's been transcribed and edited for clarity for those who might find it useful. In this sermon, Jay referenced an article that's been linked here for your edification....
How to live a life that is faithful to our calling as followers of Jesus Christ......
Manila Mission Trip Reflections from Tina Carns In October, I joined Tim on my first trip to Asia. Basically, all I knew about Manila was that the city is crowded and that the people are delightful. Both turned out to be true. But what I didn't realize was how crowded and how delightful. The size of the Philippines is the same size as the state of Arizona only with 102 mi...
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Bridging the Gap in Homelessness in Hollywood Answered Prayer Praise God with us for three residents who recently exited our program to better things--two into independent housing and one into the Army! Praise God with us for faithful volunteers who see our needs and joyfully meet those needs with their talents and time! Prayer Requests Pray with us that God w...
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University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Campus Outreach The sound of clamor and chaos grew louder and louder with each step I took up the brick stairs of Janss Hill. Though weary from the heat of the Southern California Indian summer, what awaited me at the summit was a sight to behold. Thousands upon thousands of UCLA students, stretching far as the eye could see, en...
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Hurricane Update Thank you to everyone who took part in last week's one-day hurricane sale! We managed to sell and ship 170 Abort73 shirts just before we had to evacuate. After five nights in Atlanta, we returned yesterday to find our home/office mostly intact. We are very thankful! Of course, we did have to throw out a fridge and freezer full of foodwhich has been a stru...
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Literacy Consultant for the Sinasina Language Group Dear caring and sharing prayer partners,It's with deep gratitude that I send my thanks to you who have continued to pray for me, and some of you for many, many years. I'm indeed grateful too for those of you who have supported me financially. Of course, your correspondence is a blessing, even when I'm slow at times with ...
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KINGS CALLING Summer Update of Family and Ministry Activities We've had an exciting few months, which included a mission trip to Kosovo, lots of family time with kids and grandkids, and our 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration. God has blessed us abundantly and we're so thankful to all of you who love us, support us in prayer and who partner with us in ministry through G...
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Reaching children with the good news of the Gospel We thank God every day for your prayers, love, and support. Your contributions bring the Gospel to children each and every day. Here are some real testimonies of how the Lord uses you and this ministry. Ruben (9 years old) attended our special club during the Biola University conference for Hispanic leaders and pastors (...
Keep Reading Campus Outreach Ministry UCLA Campus Opening Countdown A gust of wind blew through our open windows, prompting me to pause and look up from my computer. Rustling through the jacaranda trees outside, the breeze carried with it a distinct crisp, stealing the once sultry heat of summer. A stone's throw away was UCLA, a campus that was just beginning to stir from its hiberna...
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Refreshment with Family August is the month when we try to be together as a family and get some rest before continuing with the ministry. We had a chance to go to Crimea and enjoy the sun, sea and warmth. This year we practically did not see the summer in St. Petersburg; the warmth passed us by as well. Time spent with family is priceless. We had a chance to spend time wi...
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Training Men to be Expositors of God's Word Preaching Modules in Davao and Cebu The week flew by as Tim Carns and I taught the second of six modules on Expository Preaching and Pastoral Ministry. Tim is the Pastor of Missions and Discipleship at Calvary Bible Church in Burbank, who sends him out regularly to help TMAI training centers. We are blessed by his commitment to...
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