What does it truly mean to trust God in the middle of grief, confusion, and unanswered questions? The story of Lazarus in John 11 pulls us into one of the most raw and relational moments in all of Scripture. We see two sisters, Martha and Mary, who loved Jesus deeply, who had opened their home to him, who knew him not just as a miracle worker but as a friend, and yet when crisis hit, both of them ran to him with the same desperate cry: where were you? That question is one many of us have asked. And what is remarkable is that Jesus did not rebuke them for asking it. Their boldness came from relationship, and that relationship is exactly what made the difference. This message reminds us that a once-a-week connection with God is not enough to carry us through the valleys of life. We need the kind of daily, honest, open relationship that allows us to bring our grief, our frustration, and our fear directly to him. And when we do, we discover that he is not a God who stands at a distance. He is the great I Am, present tense, meeting us exactly where we are.

October 11th
Mission 1212, our ministry for those 50 and better, gathered for an old-fashioned grill-out, complete with juicy hamburgers and all the fixin’s! The fellowship was sweet, the laughter was plentiful, and some truly interesting stories were shared around the table. It was a wonderful reminder of the joy that comes when God’s people simply spend time together.
Plan to join us next time as we celebrate the holidays. Bring a friend, bring your appetite, and enjoy great fellowship with your Calvary Family!

What a powerful morning we shared together. The presence of the LORD was evident, and the message brought both challenge and encouragement to every heart in the room. If you were unable to join us, or simply want to revisit what was shared, here is a recap of Sunday's sermon.
Summary: The sermon drew from John 11:1-44, the account of the raising of Lazarus, and explored what it means to have a genuine, daily relationship with Jesus Christ. Using the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, the message examined how Jesus meets us in our grief, our doubt, and our moments of desperation -- and how he speaks life into what we have declared dead. The sermon reminded us that Jesus is not a God of the past tense. He is the great I AM, present and active right now. It also called the church to function as a unified body, helping one another remove the grave clothes of hurt, shame, and discouragement, and to remember that the story God is writing through your life does not end when you are gone.

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