by Shawn Thornton on January 28, 2010
Update from Brian Fields (Calvary’s Missions Director) -Haiti Team Leader – in the format in which he sent it 7PM Haiti time – 1/28/10 3 teams out today one went to an orphanage to do ministry second went to the tent medical hospital, doctors did triage there today third team went to Maison de Lumiere [...]
by Shawn Thornton on January 24, 2010
Some have asked for the whole interview I did with Joni Earekson Tada a few weeks ago about counting our trials a joy. So, here it is. The clips that were interwoven in my message of January 10th total about 10 minutes of this nearly 30 minute discussion. Thanks again Joni! This also complements today’s [...]
by Shawn Thornton on January 20, 2010
THANK YOU, Calvary, for stepping up to help with our relief efforts in Haiti. Last weekend, more than $40,000 was given in the special offering to help Haiti! An estimated $25,000 worth of medical supplies, unused prescriptions, and medicines have been gathered so far from the generosity of the Calvary family, their friends, and others [...]
by Shawn Thornton on January 18, 2010
Right now there is a group of people from Calvary and a few other churches on a short term trip to Uganda. Here is the update their coordinator, Jordan Lee, sent today. While our focus has correctly been on the acute needs of Haiti right now, others continue to need the love of Jesus shared [...]
by Shawn Thornton on January 17, 2010
Here are two YouTube versions of the song with which we concluded today’s service. The first is the official video from Leeland (with Brandon Heath). It was taken as they travelled in Cambodia with Food for the Hungry. The second video has the lyrics with the song. Also, below the videos you will find information [...]
by Shawn Thornton on January 16, 2010
Message from Pastor Shawn Dear Calvary Family, As you have seen on the news this past week, the devastation in Haiti is immense. My heart has been broken and I have been stirred to prayer many times. I can’t imagine what it would be like to still be searching for lost loved ones. So, what [...]
by Shawn Thornton on January 13, 2010
After yesterday’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, the world is trying to respond fast enough to reach people trapped in the rubble. What can we do now to help? 1) PRAY for the efforts of rescuers, the struggle of family and friends, and heartache of those who are the walking wounded emotionally and physically. 2) GIVE [...]
by Shawn Thornton on January 10, 2010
Here is a look at four video clips with Joni Earekson Tada. One is the three minute overview of Joni’s life and ministry as presented by Joni & Friends ministry. The other three are taken from an interview Joni did with me on Wednesday. We discussed the key points of James 1:1-8 for today’s sermon. [...]