ChristCare
ChristCare groups are small group gatherings of three to twelve persons who meet on a regular basis with a trained, commissioned, and supervised leader, who has completed a yearly 40-hour training program.
The purpose of ChristCare groups is to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ as they participate in
- community building and care
- Biblical equipping
- Prayer and worship
- Missional service
Please call the church office, 862-5068, with questions or to seek further information. Groups are forming regularly and meet at various times and on different days. We would be happy to welcome you to ChristCare.
Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study
This study meets each Tuesday morning from 9:00-11:30 a.m. in room 020. Popular Bible study teachers, such as Beth Moore and Priscilla Shirer, are featured. The lessons are intensive, with daily homework to supplement the weekly video lectures. For information on the current series, please contact Donna Snyder at 887-4345.
Disciple Bible Study
This is an intensive Bible study, which meets for 2 1/2 hours weekly for 34 weeks from September to May. The purpose of Disciple is to develop strong Christian leaders through regular in-depth study of Scripture.
Consider this opportunity to read and study the Bible in a small, committed group and be challenged in your discipleship. If you are interested, please contact Terri Blackmon, 862-5068, for more information.
This study meets each Tuesday morning from 9:00-11:30 a.m. in room 020. Popular Bible study teachers, such as Beth Moore and Priscilla Shirer, are featured. The lessons are intensive, with daily homework to supplement the weekly video lectures. For information on the current series, please contact Donna Snyder at 887-4345.
Search Bible Study
The Pastor's Bible Study is taught by the Head of Staff. It meets each Wednesday, September through May, at 10:00 AM and at 7:15 PM. You are welcome to join this group at any time. We are happy to have members of First & Calvary as well as members of the community participate with us. Childcare is available during this Bible study. Please call 862-5068 to register your child.
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers give support in time of crisis or transition. A Stephen Minister is someone who cares, someone who supports, someone who listens, someone who cares. Stephen Ministers offer support to those who are dealing with or are experiencing:
- Loneliness
- Loss of a spouse
- Retirement changes
- Chemical dependency
- Unemployment
- Anxiety or depression
- Hospitalization
- Separation and divorce
- Grief
- Terminal Illness
- Being a shut-in
- Difficult life transition or challenge
If you would like to know more about becoming a Stephen Minister, or if you would like confidential information about having a Stephen Minister for yourself or a friend, please contact a pastor at First & Calvary.
Prayer Chain Fellowship
All human beings have a deep and profound need to commune with their Creator, and prayer is the method given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ that allows us to stay in touch with God. The most powerful example we have of the importance of prayer is from Jesus Himself, Who frequently turned to His Father in prayer, for help, guidance and sustaining love.
At First & Calvary, there is opportunity for members to focus on private prayer, to learn meditation and other forms of quiet prayer, to meet with small groups for contemplative prayer, and to investigate a wide variety of prayer resouces and writings. Another focus of this ministry is spiritual direction assisting church members in their individual spiritual growth and prayer life.
Prayer is a means of grace as well as a result of it.
It is an expression of faith and also the food that nourishes faith.
--Anonymous
This group of dedicated First & Calvary members prays two times a day for all concerns. Prayer requests are passed along by phone throughout the day along the "prayer chain". Consider being a member of this important ministry of our church.