Sunday, April 12, 2026
Calvary Chapel Magazine — New Issue Now Available!
We’re excited to share the latest edition of the Calvary Chapel Magazine with you! Be sure to grab a free copy Sunday morning and read all that God is doing across Calvary worldwide—it’s an incredible encouragement to see how the Lord is moving in His church.
This issue also features a special article highlighting one of our team’s recent missions trips to Kensington. You’ll get a glimpse of how God is working through outreach, the lives being impacted, and how the Gospel is going forward.
📍 You'll be handed one as you walk in for Sunday service or pick up your copy in the lobby before you leave!
Take one for yourself—and feel free to grab an extra to share with someone who could be encouraged.
This issue also features a special article highlighting one of our team’s recent missions trips to Kensington. You’ll get a glimpse of how God is working through outreach, the lives being impacted, and how the Gospel is going forward.
📍 You'll be handed one as you walk in for Sunday service or pick up your copy in the lobby before you leave!
Take one for yourself—and feel free to grab an extra to share with someone who could be encouraged.
Men's Bible Study
Our Men’s Bible Study is starting back up on Thursday nights in the Cafe at Church. Our first study will be on April 9.
When: 7:00 PM
Schedule: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
First Study: April 9
Who: Open to all men
What to bring: Just your Bible
Where: Cafe at Church
No sign-up needed—just come ready to dig into the Word together.
When: 7:00 PM
Schedule: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
First Study: April 9
Who: Open to all men
What to bring: Just your Bible
Where: Cafe at Church
No sign-up needed—just come ready to dig into the Word together.
Blood Drive
We have another incredible opportunity to serve at our upcoming Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Calvary Chapel Clayton in partnership with the Red Cross.
The drive runs from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and we need volunteers to host, welcome, and sign in donors. We're in need of volunteers for all 4 shifts. The Red Cross will handle all medical procedures.
Available Shifts:
✅ Set-Up: 12:30 PM
✅ 1:00–3:00 PM
✅ 3:00–5:00 PM
✅ 5:00–6:30 PM
You’re welcome to serve multiple shifts if you'd like!
To volunteer, please email Julie Hales at rnjhales@gmail.com with your preferred shift(s). She will provide further details as the event approaches.
If you'd prefer to donate blood, you can register here:
Red Cross Blood Drive Registration
The drive runs from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and we need volunteers to host, welcome, and sign in donors. We're in need of volunteers for all 4 shifts. The Red Cross will handle all medical procedures.
Available Shifts:
✅ Set-Up: 12:30 PM
✅ 1:00–3:00 PM
✅ 3:00–5:00 PM
✅ 5:00–6:30 PM
You’re welcome to serve multiple shifts if you'd like!
To volunteer, please email Julie Hales at rnjhales@gmail.com with your preferred shift(s). She will provide further details as the event approaches.
If you'd prefer to donate blood, you can register here:
Red Cross Blood Drive Registration
Vacation Bible School
We’re excited to share that we will be having a VBS this summer! Emerald Crossing VBS is happening July 13–17 from 6:00–8:30 PM, and we can’t wait to see what the Lord will do in the lives of our kids!
As we begin preparing decorations and props for the week, we’ve run into a small challenge—we need extra storage space between now and VBS.
If you have: A garage, a spare room, a storage shed, or any secure space …and would be willing to help store some VBS items temporarily, we would be incredibly grateful!
Please let us know if you can help. Send us an email at kids@calvaryclayton.com
Also, more details about VBS will be coming soon, along with opportunities to sign up and serve as a volunteer.
As we begin preparing decorations and props for the week, we’ve run into a small challenge—we need extra storage space between now and VBS.
If you have: A garage, a spare room, a storage shed, or any secure space …and would be willing to help store some VBS items temporarily, we would be incredibly grateful!
Please let us know if you can help. Send us an email at kids@calvaryclayton.com
Also, more details about VBS will be coming soon, along with opportunities to sign up and serve as a volunteer.
Calvary Alive
Calvary Alive is a Christ-centered ministry for anyone seeking freedom from habits, hurts, and struggles. Whether you’re facing addiction, anxiety, anger, past wounds, or patterns you can’t seem to break, this is a place where you don’t have to walk alone.
Through biblical truth, honest community, and the power of the Holy Spirit, we believe real transformation is possible — not just behavior change, but freedom and healing in Jesus Christ.
Click Here for more information on Calvary Alive
Through biblical truth, honest community, and the power of the Holy Spirit, we believe real transformation is possible — not just behavior change, but freedom and healing in Jesus Christ.
Click Here for more information on Calvary Alive
Marriage Conference
We are excited to invite married couples to join us for our upcoming Marriage Conference on May 29–31, 2026 called "Choosing Redemption."
Marriage is not sustained by emotion alone—it is strengthened through daily choices. In a culture that often promotes self-fulfillment over covenant faithfulness, we want to call couples back to the beauty of redemption: choosing grace over resentment, forgiveness over pride, pursuit over distance, and covenant over convenience.
Our heart is to host a weekend that serves as both a discipleship intensive and a meaningful marriage reset—a time for couples to step away from distractions, sit under the Word, and allow the Lord to renew their vision, affection, and spiritual unity.
Registration will be open from April 12 through May 24, 2026.
Click here for more information and/or register for the Marriage Conference.
Marriage is not sustained by emotion alone—it is strengthened through daily choices. In a culture that often promotes self-fulfillment over covenant faithfulness, we want to call couples back to the beauty of redemption: choosing grace over resentment, forgiveness over pride, pursuit over distance, and covenant over convenience.
Our heart is to host a weekend that serves as both a discipleship intensive and a meaningful marriage reset—a time for couples to step away from distractions, sit under the Word, and allow the Lord to renew their vision, affection, and spiritual unity.
Registration will be open from April 12 through May 24, 2026.
Click here for more information and/or register for the Marriage Conference.
High School Missions Trip Interest Meeting
We are excited to invite you to an Interest Meeting for our upcoming High School Missions Trip to The Rock Ministry in Philadelphia (June 23–28, 2026). This is our 6th time going!
Interest Meeting Details:
Date: Sunday, April 12
Time: Immediately after service (should last about 15-20 minutes)
Location: Youth Sanctuary
This meeting is for any students and parents who are interested in learning more about the trip. Attending this meeting does not commit you to going—it is simply an opportunity to gather information and prayerfully consider being part of the team.
During this meeting, we will cover:
-The heart and purpose of the trip
-What The Rock Ministry is and the community we’ll be serving
-What our team will be doing throughout the week (including VBS)
-Trip logistics (travel, lodging, supervision, expectations)
-Cost and payment timeline
-Q&A time for both students and parents
This trip is open to students who are currently in high school for the 2025–2026 school year and are actively attending Calvary Chapel Clayton.
If your student is even slightly interested, we strongly encourage you to attend this meeting so you can make an informed and prayerful decision as a family.
We’re excited about what God may do in and through our students during this trip, and we would love for you to come and hear more.
Interest Meeting Details:
Date: Sunday, April 12
Time: Immediately after service (should last about 15-20 minutes)
Location: Youth Sanctuary
This meeting is for any students and parents who are interested in learning more about the trip. Attending this meeting does not commit you to going—it is simply an opportunity to gather information and prayerfully consider being part of the team.
During this meeting, we will cover:
-The heart and purpose of the trip
-What The Rock Ministry is and the community we’ll be serving
-What our team will be doing throughout the week (including VBS)
-Trip logistics (travel, lodging, supervision, expectations)
-Cost and payment timeline
-Q&A time for both students and parents
This trip is open to students who are currently in high school for the 2025–2026 school year and are actively attending Calvary Chapel Clayton.
If your student is even slightly interested, we strongly encourage you to attend this meeting so you can make an informed and prayerful decision as a family.
We’re excited about what God may do in and through our students during this trip, and we would love for you to come and hear more.
Tweens Night
Calling all 4th and 5th-grade students! Join us on Friday, April 24th, from 6-8 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Clayton for a fantastic evening of fun and fellowship! Don't forget to bring your friends along. We've got an exciting lineup planned, including games and food!
This event is open to all students currently in grades 4-5. Food and drinks will be available. See you there!
Parents, no registration is needed. You will need to check your student in and out when dropping them off and picking them up.
Drop-off event:
🕕 Check-in begins at 6:00 PM
🕗 Pick-up at 8:00 PM.
This event is open to all students currently in grades 4-5. Food and drinks will be available. See you there!
Parents, no registration is needed. You will need to check your student in and out when dropping them off and picking them up.
Drop-off event:
🕕 Check-in begins at 6:00 PM
🕗 Pick-up at 8:00 PM.
Youth Girls: Bible Journaling Night
We are excited to host a special Girls Night for our youth!
Who: All girls (6th–12th grade)
When: April 24
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Youth Room
Cost: Free
Food: Snacks will be provided
No sign-up needed—just show up and feel free to invite your friends!
What is Bible Journaling?
Bible journaling is a creative and devotional way to engage with God’s Word. It involves expressing your faith creatively by writing, drawing, highlighting, or reflecting on Scripture—either in the margins of your Bible or in a separate journal.
Our prayer is that we wouldn’t just journal Scripture—but that Scripture would journal us… shaping our thoughts, steadying our hearts, and strengthening our faith.
What Will We Do?
We’ll spend time creatively engaging with Scripture through journaling, art, and reflection. Girls can write, draw, highlight, or simply meditate on God’s Word in a relaxed and fun environment.
What to Bring-
Required:
Your Bible (journaling Bible optional)
Journal or notebook
If you have them (optional):
Pens (gel, ballpoint, etc.)
Highlighters
Markers or colored pencils
Stickers or washi tape
Stamps, stencils, or decorative paper
Pencil & eraser
(Don’t worry if you don’t have supplies—we’ll have some to share!)
Who: All girls (6th–12th grade)
When: April 24
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Youth Room
Cost: Free
Food: Snacks will be provided
No sign-up needed—just show up and feel free to invite your friends!
What is Bible Journaling?
Bible journaling is a creative and devotional way to engage with God’s Word. It involves expressing your faith creatively by writing, drawing, highlighting, or reflecting on Scripture—either in the margins of your Bible or in a separate journal.
Our prayer is that we wouldn’t just journal Scripture—but that Scripture would journal us… shaping our thoughts, steadying our hearts, and strengthening our faith.
What Will We Do?
We’ll spend time creatively engaging with Scripture through journaling, art, and reflection. Girls can write, draw, highlight, or simply meditate on God’s Word in a relaxed and fun environment.
What to Bring-
Required:
Your Bible (journaling Bible optional)
Journal or notebook
If you have them (optional):
Pens (gel, ballpoint, etc.)
Highlighters
Markers or colored pencils
Stickers or washi tape
Stamps, stencils, or decorative paper
Pencil & eraser
(Don’t worry if you don’t have supplies—we’ll have some to share!)