At Calvary316 we place a high emphasis on our Sunday service as it provides the optimal time for the church to gather to worship, partake of communion, and spend time in God’s Word. While we believe consistent attendance on Sunday will afford the most ample opportunity to foster genuine community with other believers, we also recognize the reality that many need another outlet for the development of these important relational connections. This is why we encourage those who attend Calvary316 to “Move Beyond the Sunday Service.” Every other initiative we place our energies and resources into (whether it be our monthly Church Fellowship – Ladies, Men’s, Community, or Youth Events, the Free Cereal Bar, or Home Groups) has been created with the specific desire to help our members create community with one another.

Thursday night October 31st we’re going to be having our annual Halloween Outreach at the home of Pastor Zach. Because of the unique proximity of his neighborhood in a roughly rural area, thousands of families flock to his street to go trick-or-treating. Not only will our church have a bounce house in the driveway, and provide face-painting for the kids and hot coffee for parents, but we will also undoubtedly give away TONS of candy in the name of Jesus. For the volunteers who come out, please bring some chili to share with your church family! If you’d like to donate candy or if you’re planning to come help, please email [email protected].

On December 1st, directly following the Sunday service, we’ll be having our monthly Church Potluck. The theme for this month’s get-together is “Chili & Soups” so we encourage everyone to bring their favorite dish to share. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to bring additional items such as plates, drinks, ice, or utensils, simply email Pastor Zach at [email protected]. Upcoming dates: 2025 schedule coming soon.

On Sunday, October 27th, we’re going to be having our next Connecting Point. Once a month before the church service (9:15-10:00 AM) Mike Bower leads a small group back in the Blue Room. Open to all, in addition to refreshments, this time is dedicated to building community as well as spending time in prayer. For more information, you can email Pastor Zach at [email protected]. Other dates: December 1.

Every Sunday morning following the worship portion of our service all of the 6-10th graders are dismissed for a special youth group hosted by Pastor Derek & and his wife Kellie. In addition to a fun time and relevant Bible study, Sunday provides an awesome opportunity for weekly discipleship and relationship building. Beyond the Sunday experience, Derek and Kellie also organize monthly get-togethers for the kids. For more information about our youth group or details on any of the upcoming events, you can email Pastor Derek at [email protected].

Upcoming Events: Fridays from 5-9 PM.

Ladies of Calvary316… We invite you to join us for this 10-week study of the book of Hebrews beginning Tuesday, January 14 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. In this video study, author Jen Wilkin explores how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 11:40). Through stories of Old Testament heroes and practices, the author of Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise. We’ll explore familiar verses in the context of the entire Bible, learning how to place your hope and faith in Christ alone. Each week, we’ll watch a video and then have a group discussion and prayer. Be sure to sign up on Sunday or see Penny Geller or Jessica Adams if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!!

We’d like to invite the men of Calvary out for a special “Eat, Pray, Shoot” event on Saturday, December 7th at 10 AM. The morning will begin with an outdoor fire breakfast, followed by a time of prayer. Once the important things are done, the rest of our time will be spent enjoying target practice on the Parkin Range. Feel free to bring any guns you’d like to shoot with enough ammo to share with your brothers. If you have any questions about this event, would like to volunteer to help, or need directions please reach out to Nick Mauney at [email protected]. Next date: 2025 winter coming soon.

If you’re looking for an easy way to develop a greater connection with the Calvary316 church family, we’d like to invite you to check out our new Monroe Home Group at Mike and Vicki Bower’s (2137 Whitley Way, Monroe GA 30655). Starting the first Friday of September the group plans to meet for 12 consecutive Friday nights wrapping up the before Thanksgiving. Festivities begin at 6:30 PM and conclude at 8:00 PM. The group will include a conversational Bible study, the breaking of bread, and prayer. For directions to the Bower house or more information, text Mike at 423-316-2496.

Join Pastor Zach, Creighton Vaughn, Justin (AKA Spice Daddy), and a rotation of different guys from the church for a conversational Bible study every Wednesday at 8 PM. The show streams on our YouTube channel as well as our Facebook page making it easy to interact in real time. On Thursday the audio is released on our podcast. You can learn more about the ministry of Outlaw Radio by visiting OutlawRadio.org.

Free Coffee & Cereal Every Sunday:

Every Sunday morning before the service we run a full-service cereal and coffee bar free for the whole family! In addition to the fact you can’t get cereal for breakfast at McDonalds, Starbucks, or even Dunkin, we offer cereal because this breakfast luxury is one of the few things our culture has still reserved for the home. While the coffee is available throughout the morning, we reserve the cereal before the service. Come out early, grab a bowl of cereal, and fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ.

Linguistically, the word “Sabbatical” finds its root in the Biblical term “Sabbath.” While it has a broader application than our understanding of a weekly Sabbath, a Sabbatical is a period set aside for intentional rest. More than simply being a vacation, you might think of a Sabbatical as a break from the normal grind for the specific purposes of refreshment and renewal.

At Calvary316 there is no doubt our Sunday morning service is 100% dependent on our faithful volunteers. Every aspect of making Sunday morning a unique and special experience requires the sacrifice of both time and energy from our members. Knowing that for a 52-week year, this can become a grind, we have decided to set aside Sunday, December 29th as a church-wide Sabbatical. Whether you utilize this weekend as an opportunity to schedule a family vacation or simply choose to relax at home, we hope you enjoy the break and come back the following Sunday renewed and refreshed.

Do you have any talents that aren’t being used? Maybe you’re still trying to figure out what gifts you have.  Or, you have always dreamed of experiencing the life of a foreign missionary, but don’t want to commit to something long-term. Perhaps you just need a vacation from the everyday grind but feel bad about just going to the beach or mountains. Calvary 316 has the perfect solution for you!!! If you feel led:  Join us February 2nd-8th, 2025 for a trip to Siguatepeque, Honduras, where we will be assisting Bridges Across the Mission Field in their ministry goals of assisting the missionaries of Honduras in fulfilling their callings.  The goals of this trip will be determined by the talents of those in the group. Contact Justin Holcombe for more details [email protected].