What are you running after? When I was a kid at Halloween we tried to get to as many houses as possible to get the biggest haul of candy. What are you running after this week? What has occupied your time and focus? Some of the more mundane issues in the Winfrey household were finding a solution to a roof leak and completing a bathroom remodel project. These needs are not part of my ultimate life purpose, but protecting our biggest investment does consistently occupy a p

Enjoying the warmth of the fire during our Harvest Festival Friday, October 17th We could not have asked for better weather for our third annual Harvest Festival. Great turnout for the grilled hot dogs (thanks Paul), apple cider, caramel apples, great side dishes and calorie free deserts (ha, ha). We had a couple guys walk off the street to eat with us as well. They stayed and enjoyed some rich fellowship with the great people God has gathered at Calvary. We will not be o

Join us for our Harvest Festival Friday October 17th 5-8 PM There is a coolness in the air. A change is coming. Are you ready to...

Come and join the dance Good Friday morning to you all. As I shared in my message last week, this God who has richly blessed us with...

It's harvest time...farmers are busy people this time of year Farmers have invested so much time and resources throughout the spring and...

Sharing a devotion at our church picnic Hey thanks for checking in on this week's blog. I am sharing a picture from a few weeks ago and...

What a gift friendships are Because our Lord knows us so well, He is able to provide tailor made gifts that bring us great joy. ...

Are we saying goodbye to summer? Cooler weather has definitely visited us the last few days. I have enjoyed a reprieve from the heat! ...

Come and see "Indescribable" this Sunday 4:00PM Chris Tomlin teamed up with Pastor Louie Giglio to go on a tour touted as the...

3 O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:3 "O magnify the Lord with me..." The word magnify (KJV) ...

Devotion time at Community Picnic 8/9/25 We certainly picked a warm day to have a picnic. Close to 40 people came out and persevered...

Community Picnic Rotary Park, corner of State and 11th Street, Pekin IL This Saturday, August 11th, 4PM We will share some hot dogs and...

August 1st. Community Picnic Rotary Park 1115 State Street Pekin Saturday, August 9th 4-6:30 PM Our youth, known as Calvary Kids, had fun...

Saturday, August 9th. Community Picnic 4-6:30 PM Rotary Park (corner of State and 11th St) Join us for good food, games, spiritual...

Saturday, August 9th. 4:00-6:30 PM, Rotary Park Community Picnic Come join us for good food, games and prizes. We loved being able to be...

Gals from our "Calvary Kids" working to bless a senior citizen Calvary Kids waiting for their ice cream after two hours of yard work. ...

Happy Independence Day If the Son sets you free, you will be free in deed. John 8:36. Freedom, what a wonderful gift we have enjoyed in...

When God begins to knit hearts together, a unity forms and expectations grow. I love the passage in Philippians 2 1 Therefore if you...

We share a calling that is worthy of our total commitment. We are asking God to do what only He can do through us. Greetings Saints of...

June 13th 2025 Greetings and Salutations: I don't know why but I have always loved that greeting from "Charlotte's Webb." Charlotte,...