Calvary Baptist Church
A Journey with Jesus
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About Us
Welcome to Calvary, a community rooted in biblical teachings and dedicated to fostering faith, hope, and love. Here, we strive to uplift one another and grow together in our spiritual journeys. Join us as we explore the Word of God and support each other in our quest for a deeper relationship with Christ. We look forward to having you with us!
Meet the Team
Let's meet the Calvary Baptist Church leadership team. These men meet the stringent Biblical requirements for a church leader.
Our Services
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Let's go to Church
Sunday morning at 10:45 AM is our regular worship service. This is the meeting referred to most often. We pray, sing, read the Bible and present a message centered on the Bible.
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Sunday Bible Study
Sunday 10 am we meet for an interactive discussion class about a section of the Bible. All are welcome to attend.
3
Midweek Bible Study
Wednesday at 6pm we have a large group class where we study a section of the Bible. We also use this time to discuss activity of Calvary Baptist Church and pray together
4
Recovery
The pastor leads two off-site Celebrate Recovery programs. Venture Church in Bellevue every Thursday at 7:15pm
LifeSpring Church in Bellevue every Friday at 6:30pm.
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Chaplaincy
Calvary has two chaplains. One serves with the police in Mills County, Iowa. One serves in the jail in Washington County, NE
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Community Support
Calvary is involved in the support of several local ministries/services. Campus Life at the junior and senior high schools. The Storehouse on Nuckles Street. Mills County Ministerial Association. The food pantry at the United Methodist Church.
Our Beliefs
The Bible is the final authority in all matters of belief and practice.
Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and His death, burial and resurrection.
The local church has Jesus Christ as the head and we answer to Him.
Every born-again believer has direct access to God.
Two symbolic ordinances; full-immersion believer's baptism and the Lord's Supper
Soul competency; every person is responsible to God for his choices and must freely chose Christ
Two offices in the church; pastor (elder, bishop, overseer) and deacon
Separation of Church and State
Calvary Baptist Church follows the Baptist Faith and Message of the Southern Baptist Convention
FAQ
Let's answer some of those questions. We want you to feel welcomed and comfortable when you visit. Knowing as much as possible before you arrive will go a long way to get you there.
What am I supposed to wear?
Most churches today don't have a real "dress code." At Calvary we want you to visit with us and we are happy to see you when you arrive. Some of our members like to wear suits, some are very comfortable in jeans. Our pastor wears jeans and suit jacket or cardigan sweater most Sundays. Please dress as you normally do and don't worry that you won't fit in, you will.
What happens when I walk in the door?
When you walk into the building there will be someone who will open the door for you and pleasantly greet you. He might be distracted talking to someone and not open the door. There will be another nice person who hands you what we call a "bulletin." There will be several people standing around talking. The room we meet it right ahead. People mark their spots with their coat or bible so find an empty spot and claim it. You may sit where you'd like. The back rows fill up quickly.
What is the meeting like?
There is a mixture of prayer, singing, Bible reading and preaching. The songs are old classic church songs we call hymns. The music is provided by a pianist. The group sometimes stands together to sing. The lyrics are i a book we call a hymnal (they are easy to use). There are Bible's in the racks on the back of the church pews for your use. The pastor will present a message from the Bible text that will last approximately 30 minutes. This presentation will be compelling, relevant, applicable and inspiring. You will not be called upon to do anything outloud and we will not draw attention to you.
Contact Us
Address
56456 221st St, Glenwood, IA 51534
Contact
402-671-6404
Service Times
Wednesday
6pm - 7pm
Sunday
10:45 - Noon