(COVID-19) Coronavirus Update:
Dear Church Family,
We have received guidance from the C&MA District Office on gatherings during the Coronavirus outbreak. As a result, the Church Elders met to make some decisions about our services for the remainder of the month. The following decisions were made:
1) Any person who has concern about the possibility of contracting the disease, feel free to stay home. We are especially concerned about those over 80 and those who have underlying health issues (like many at Big Sky)..
2) We will continue to have Wednesday night prayer service at this time, since there are usually less than 10 people. However, we would urge all who attend to follow the precautions issued by the CDC, such as no hand shaking, keeping a distance of 6 feet if possible.
3) We have decided not to have church service for Sunday March 22nd and March 29th. However, the Pastor and his wife and at least one Elder will keep the doors to the church open those Sundays from 10 AM until noon, in case anyone would like to come and pray or be prayed for. Feel free to come and go as you feel led. No need to stay the whole time.
4) Our scheduled "Friend Day" has been canceled, if you previously invited someone, please be sure to contact and let them know we will not have a service that day.
5) Tuesday morning Adult Bible Fellowship will be held as usual at 9:27 AM.
6) Missionaries J. P. and Judy Schultz have canceled their visit due to the directions from the District concerning the virus, so they will not be with us at the end of the month.
We will continue to monitor the spread of the virus and its affect on our services and will notify you of any changes such as resuming Sunday morning services. In lieu of the regular services, the District will be providing us with a link to C&MA churches in the area that do live streaming. When we have the link, we will share it with you and you can then view the ones of your choice online.
Finally, please don't forget to provide your offerings to the Lord during this trying time. As a reminder, you can take your offering by the church and drop it off on Sunday morning, you can mail it to the church at P.O. Box 1006, Hiawassee, GA , or you can use the donate button on our web site and give through PayPal. You can also use bill pay at your bank to have a check mailed directly to the church.
We encourage everyone to continue to pray for those who have been infected, those who have had family members to pass, for a speedy recover for those infected, and for a cure to be found as quickly as possible, Please be safe and be cautious and trust in the Lord. If you have any questions, please contact the Pastor and any of the other Elders.
The Church Elders
Dear Church Family,
We have received guidance from the C&MA District Office on gatherings during the Coronavirus outbreak. As a result, the Church Elders met to make some decisions about our services for the remainder of the month. The following decisions were made:
1) Any person who has concern about the possibility of contracting the disease, feel free to stay home. We are especially concerned about those over 80 and those who have underlying health issues (like many at Big Sky)..
2) We will continue to have Wednesday night prayer service at this time, since there are usually less than 10 people. However, we would urge all who attend to follow the precautions issued by the CDC, such as no hand shaking, keeping a distance of 6 feet if possible.
3) We have decided not to have church service for Sunday March 22nd and March 29th. However, the Pastor and his wife and at least one Elder will keep the doors to the church open those Sundays from 10 AM until noon, in case anyone would like to come and pray or be prayed for. Feel free to come and go as you feel led. No need to stay the whole time.
4) Our scheduled "Friend Day" has been canceled, if you previously invited someone, please be sure to contact and let them know we will not have a service that day.
5) Tuesday morning Adult Bible Fellowship will be held as usual at 9:27 AM.
6) Missionaries J. P. and Judy Schultz have canceled their visit due to the directions from the District concerning the virus, so they will not be with us at the end of the month.
We will continue to monitor the spread of the virus and its affect on our services and will notify you of any changes such as resuming Sunday morning services. In lieu of the regular services, the District will be providing us with a link to C&MA churches in the area that do live streaming. When we have the link, we will share it with you and you can then view the ones of your choice online.
Finally, please don't forget to provide your offerings to the Lord during this trying time. As a reminder, you can take your offering by the church and drop it off on Sunday morning, you can mail it to the church at P.O. Box 1006, Hiawassee, GA , or you can use the donate button on our web site and give through PayPal. You can also use bill pay at your bank to have a check mailed directly to the church.
We encourage everyone to continue to pray for those who have been infected, those who have had family members to pass, for a speedy recover for those infected, and for a cure to be found as quickly as possible, Please be safe and be cautious and trust in the Lord. If you have any questions, please contact the Pastor and any of the other Elders.
The Church Elders
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District Churches Live StreamNote: click on the church name for a direct link.
Alliance Bible Fellowship (Boone, NC) 10am Sundays (or abfboone.org)
Cary Alliance Church (Apex, NC) 10:30am Sundays
Columbia Crossroads Church (SC) 9:30am & 11am Sundays (also on Periscope: www.periscope.tv/CrossroadsOne)
Crosspointe Alliance Church (Charlotte, NC) 10:30am Sundays
Crossroads Aiken (South Carolina) 10am Sundays
Faith Alliance Church (Durham, NC) 10:30am Sundays
Faith Community Church (Garner, NC) 10am Sundays
First Alliance Lexington (NC) 10:15am Sundays
First Alliance Raleigh (NC) 10:30am Sundays
First Alliance Winston-Salem (NC) 10:30am Sundays
Friendship Alliance Church (Moultrie, GA) 10:45am Sundays
Good Samaritan Haitian Alliance Church (Lawrenceville, GA) 10a
Come hear Missionaries J.P. and Judy Schultz, Saturday and Sunday March 28-29, 2020, as they share about missions in Indonesia! (Canceled due to Virus outbreak)
JP and Judy arrived in Indonesia on July 5, 2017. JP and Judy are the Envision site coordinators for Envision Bandung, Indonesia.
JP and Judy have the privilege of serving Envision in many different ways. They have received a number of interns in the last year. This is a time to speak into their lives and help them grow in their walk and figure out what God has for them. They have also received a couple of two year residents. These residents learn the Indonesian language and then get involved in all that Envision is doing in Bandung.
JP and Judy live at a place called Green Gate. The compound is a former MK school. Because of the great facilities they get to host a number of conferences. In the span of one year 670 people stayed a Green Gate for one reason or another.
Pray for JP and Judy as they are on Home Assignment until the middle of May. Pray that God will use them in their Stateside ministry as they garner financial and prayer support.
JP and Judy have the privilege of serving Envision in many different ways. They have received a number of interns in the last year. This is a time to speak into their lives and help them grow in their walk and figure out what God has for them. They have also received a couple of two year residents. These residents learn the Indonesian language and then get involved in all that Envision is doing in Bandung.
JP and Judy live at a place called Green Gate. The compound is a former MK school. Because of the great facilities they get to host a number of conferences. In the span of one year 670 people stayed a Green Gate for one reason or another.
Pray for JP and Judy as they are on Home Assignment until the middle of May. Pray that God will use them in their Stateside ministry as they garner financial and prayer support.
March 1, 2020 visiting Missionaries John and Betty Arnold, shared about their mission work in the country of Burkina Faso. Water is Life!
We had the joy of having John and Betty Arnold, missionaries with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) and Engage Burkina at our church. They are home on leave from Burkina Faso a result of terrorists attacks in the African country. John has a heart for bush evangelism, helping with the building of wells, roofing churches and pastors’ homes, and working with American work team members. Betty loves entertaining and often has a house full of people.
Burkina Faso is located in West Africa, with Mali to the north and west, Niger, Benin, and Togo is to the east, and Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire to the south. Burkina is about the size of Colorado and has a population of about 17 million. Burkina Faso’s high population density and limited resources (it is a landlocked country) have resulted in poor economic prospects for the majority of its citizens. Burkina is consistently in the top five poorest countries in the world. Ninety percent of the population is engaged in subsistence agriculture, which is difficult due to the harsh climatic conditions.
In recent years the country has experienced an increase in violence and acts of terrorism. Burkina Faso has been recognized as the fastest growing humanitarian crisis in Africa in 2019. Currently, over 560,000 people are displaced as a result of the terrorist attacks. This number will go as high as 900,000 this year. In recent months, Churches of all denominations are being specifically targeted and attacked, including during hours of worship.
We are calling believers and churches everywhere to "Pray Strong" for Burkina Faso. We believe this crisis is an opportunity for God to put His glory and power on display. We believe that prayer is the key to unlock the power of God and the miracles this country needs. If you would like to give to this effort please click on the button below to learn more about the opportunities that exist to help this needy country.
CALVARY ALLIANCE
MISSION STATEMENTS
1. Our mission as Calvary Alliance Church is to present Christ as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King and to pursue Christ as Lord.
2. Knowing Christ in Calvary Alliance Church and making Him known in the Community.
VISION STATEMENTS
1. Calvary Alliance Church is a place where the hurting , the depressed, the frustrated and confused can find love, acceptance, help. hope, forgiveness, guidance and encouragement and find ministry in their gifting under the Lordship of Christ.
2. We are here to glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great Commission(Matthew 28:19-20) in everything we do at Calvary Alliance Church. Our passion and focus is to bring God glory through His Son, Jesus Christ.
MISSION STATEMENTS
1. Our mission as Calvary Alliance Church is to present Christ as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King and to pursue Christ as Lord.
2. Knowing Christ in Calvary Alliance Church and making Him known in the Community.
VISION STATEMENTS
1. Calvary Alliance Church is a place where the hurting , the depressed, the frustrated and confused can find love, acceptance, help. hope, forgiveness, guidance and encouragement and find ministry in their gifting under the Lordship of Christ.
2. We are here to glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great Commission(Matthew 28:19-20) in everything we do at Calvary Alliance Church. Our passion and focus is to bring God glory through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Pastor Brian Schmidt is installed as the pastor of Calvary Alliance. His wife Debbie is by his side.
