Spring 1944Small group of committed Christians begin praying about starting a church in the Falcon Heights
community
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TOGETHER, WE’RE STEPPING OUT IN FAITH
ON A FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN, WITH EACH
OF US SEEKING GOD’S DESIRE FOR THE
FUTURE OF CALVARY CHURCH. GOD’S CALL
TO CALVARY IS CLEAR—WE ARE TO BUILD A
GREAT COMMUNITY, TO PREACH THE GOSPEL,
AND TO BRING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS
CHRIST TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.
CALVARY CHURCH TIMELINE
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Summer 1945 VBS draws 65 children
OUR VALUESWe encourage one another to be:
Devoted followers of Jesus, giving God all the glory and engaging in God-honoring worship, Bible-based teaching, and purposeful disciple-making.
Authentic servants, meeting needs, modeling Christ, and utilizing gifts from the Holy Spirit in all aspects of life and ministry.
Intentional bridge-builders, living outward focused, building strong friendships, and sharing the gospel in order to draw people into relationships with Jesus Christ.
Courageous risk-takers, marked by faith, ready to trust and follow God, and dream big dreams.
Compassionate advocates for justice, living grace-filled lives of encouragement, forgiveness, and reconciliation, while serving in our local and global community.
Generous investors, wisely and enthusiastically giving finances, energy, abilities, time, and creativity.
THE CASE WE ARE DETERMINED TO CARRY ON THE LEGACY OF CALVARY CHURCH AND BRING GOD’S BEAUTIFUL TRANSFORMING WORK INTO OUR COMMUNITY AND INTO OUR WORLD. WE LONG TO ACCOMPLISH GOD’S WILL TOGETHER FOR CHRIST’S GLORY.
OUR MISSION BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, SEEING JESUS TRANSFORM LIVES.
OUR VISION BY GOD’S GRACE AND FOR HIS GLORY WE DESIRE TO BE A CHURCH THAT HONORS GOD. WE ENGAGE NEIGHBORS IN RELATIONSHIPS, CONNECT PEOPLE IN AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY, EQUIP CHRISTIANS TO LOVE, WORSHIP AND SERVE GOD, AND MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS CHRIST TO IMPACT OTHERS.
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Fall 1945 VBS children
bring families to Snelling Baptist Church, which met
in Bethel Seminary with Pastor Harold Carlson
(’44-’51)
OUR CAMPAIGN VISION & GOALSTOTAL $4,039,000
TRANSFORM OUR CHURCH BY REFRESHING OUR FACILITIES
WHY? Our ministry space needs to be refreshed and expanded in order to serve and impact our immediate communities.
WHAT? Update and build out ministry spaces at both campuses.
•AdditionalkidsspaceattheWhiteBearCampusislongoverdue,andwillincreaseourabilitytoservefamilieswithchildren.
•RemodelingkidsministryspaceandputtinginaCaféattheRosevilleCampuswillenableustomakebetteruseofthebuilding,andincreaseministryopportunitieswhiledecreasingmaintenancecosts.Thesechangeswillallowustooffermoreopportunitiesforourministrypartnerstoblessthe community.
INVESTMENT $4,000,000
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TRANSFORM OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY BY PLANTING NEW CHURCHES
WHY? WewanttoprovideresourcestoassistinthegrowthofthekingdomofGodaroundtheworld.Calvaryisamission-mindedchurch,andwewanttohelpgrowchurchesinternationallytoreachmorepeopleforJesusChrist.
WHAT? Plantnewchurches.
•ExplorechurchplantinginNepalwithTheTimothyInitiative(TTI)tohelplaunch50-75newchurchplanterswhowillstart500-700newchurchesinAsia.
INVESTMENT $39,000
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November 3, 1947 Officially
becameCalvary Baptist
Church
1952 Land purchasedon Lexington Avenue to build Calvary Baptist Church, and
Pastor Arthur Ellison (‘52-’61) was called November 22,
1953 Congregation travels by 100-car caravan with
police escort for first Sunday service in new building
450 Attenders Require more
space to worship
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1969 Christian education
wing built underleadership of Pastor
Robert Frykholm
1974-1987 Deeper life of prayer emphasized
under pastors Keith LaGesse (’74-77) and Ronald Bolt (’78-’87)
February 1960 First service
held in new auditorium
(now used as Activity
Center)
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WHITE BEAR CAMPUS PROPOSED UPDATES
Large GroupRoom
Calvary Church - White Bear CampusFloor Plan 1-22-2018
Toilet
Toilet
Kinder5 yrs
Gr 1
Preschool3 yrs
Pre-K4 yrs
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6,000 sfAddition
Nursery2yr
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NurseryInfants
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Playground
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1988 Pastor Rich Schoenert establishes
clear outreach ministry direction
1997 New 750seat Worship Centerbuilt and dedicated
in RosevilleMarch 1998
Christ Community Church
purchases 10-acres of land
at Highway 96 and
Greenhaven Drive
June 2, 2002 Christ Community breaks ground for
new building
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Three years of prayer and planning have gone into solidifying Calvary Church’s vision for meeting the needs of members, regular attenders, and visitors, and a strategy for future growth has been established. This capital campaign is the result of that prayer and planning. BWBR architects have developed a long-term master plan for both campuses based on our mission and goals. Our objectives? To address a variety of challenges—our significant need for children’s ministry space on both campuses, create a more inviting and functional gathering space at Roseville Campus, and take care of some deferred maintenance needs.
2004 Calvary Church and Christ Community feel God’s leading for
merging of two churchesDecember 24,
2002 First service held in White Bear Township building
January 7, 2005 Christ Community
congregation and campus become part of Calvary
Church
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ROSEVILLE CAMPUS PROPOSED UPDATES
ExistingAtrium
ExistingGym
ExistingKitchen
CafeSeating
ExistingWorship
CafeServing
ExistingChoir
ExgOffice
ExgOffice
ExgRobes &Storage
Vestibule
CafePrep
Infants Toddlers 2yrs
Preschool3 yrs
Pre-K4 yrs
Kinder5 yrs
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February 1, 2014 Shawn
Winters becomes new Senior
Pastor
September 24, 2016 Vision for future growth shared
when Transform Campaign was introduced to
congregation
THE BIBLE SPEAKS OF
GENEROSITY IN MANY PLACES.
AS WE CONTEMPLATE OUR
FUTURE AND CONSIDER THE
NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES
FOR CALVARY CHURCH WE
WANT TO GROW IN OUR
GENEROSITY. WE WANT TO
BE GENEROUS WITH OUR
RESOURCES, TIME, AND ENERGY.
WE WANT TO BE GENEROUS
WITH ALL THAT GOD HAS GIVEN
US AND BE GENEROUS AS THE
LORD LEADS US.
It’s time to pray, serve, and give. Let’s transform ourworld through Christ.
1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19
“COMMAND THOSE WHO ARE
RICH IN THIS PRESENT WORLD
NOT TO BE ARROGANT NOR TO
PUT THEIR HOPE IN WEALTH,
WHICH IS SO UNCERTAIN,
BUT TO PUT THEIR HOPE IN
GOD, WHO RICHLY PROVIDES
US WITH EVERYTHING FOR
OUR ENJOYMENT. COMMAND
THEM TO DO GOOD, TO BE
RICH IN GOOD DEEDS, AND TO
BE GENEROUS AND WILLING
TO SHARE. IN THIS WAY THEY
WILL LAY UP TREASURE FOR
THEMSELVES AS A FIRM
FOUNDATION FOR THE COMING
AGE, SO THAT THEY MAY TAKE
HOLD OF THE LIFE THAT IS
TRULY LIFE.”
March 4 & 5, 2017 All Calvary
Church attendees turn in campaign commitment
cardsApril 1,
2017 First offering for Transform Campaign
received
December 31, 2016 Over $170,000 in funds received for Transform Campaign
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2018 Spring will bring a groundbreaking
ceremony and building will begin. Pledges will continue
to be accepted for the 3 years of the
campaign.
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Today!For updates or to give
to the campaign, check out calvarychurch.us/
give/transform
ROSEVILLE CAMPUS2120 LEXINGTON AVE NROSEVILLE, MN 55113
WHITE BEAR CAMPUS4604 GREENHAVEN DRWHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, MN 55127