Midweek Meditation: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Dear Calvary Family,
Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20 ESV
“Faith Like a Mustard Seed: Small Faith with a Mighty God Produces Big Impact in God’s Mission”
Come join us on Mission Sunday, a day when we celebrate what God is doing through us, among us, and beyond us. We will dive into a powerful truth from Matthew 17:14-20 regarding having “faith like a mustard seed”. Even the smallest, most fragile beginning can grow into something mighty when it is rooted in a great and powerful God.
As we celebrate Mission Sunday, we’ll see how God is already growing mustard seed Faith at Calvary through ministries of love, compassion, and service. The story of Calvary’s missions and outreach is a story of mustard seeds taking root, spreading, and blessing our community.
God has made your life mission-possible. You are uniquely gifted and placed to make a difference right where you are. Bring your faith, no matter how small, and watch what our mighty God can do through you. Plan to be encouraged, challenged, and inspired that nothing is impossible with God.
Ask yourself, “Am I limiting what God can do because I focus on the smallness of my faith rather than the greatness of my God?”
Looking forward to Sunday,
Anne Inman
Here’s what’s happening in the life of our Church and how you can get involved:
COOKIES, CUPCAKES, BROWNIES AND PIES! BREADS, CAKES, SNACKS AND CINNAMON ROLLS – OH MY!
All these goodies at our Super Bowl Bake Sale this Sunday, February 8th, are available to purchase before and after the service. We will be receiving baked goods on Saturday, February 7 from 11am-3pm, at church for Sunday’s sale. Put on your apron, get out your mixing bowls, and whip up some goodies to donate. Disposable pie tins are available in the church office, if needed. All money will go to the Lucille Raines Residence mission.
YOUTH SUPER BOWL PARTY
Plan now to hangout at the Striegels’ house for a fun evening and the annual Super Bowl party at 6:00 on Sunday, February 8. Bring your appetite and a friend and we’ll see you there!
LET’S CELEBRATE EDITH!
Our dear friend and beloved member, Edith Hallett, is turning 108 on February 22nd! We want to celebrate her and shower her with birthday love. We invite you to sign the two large cards on the Love Note table when you’re here at church, but we would love for you to send her individual cards (with large print) as well. If you need her address, please contact the church office.
INFANT & TODDLER YOUNG FAMILY GET-TOGETHER
On Monday, February 16th, at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall join other young families for friendship and food! Please RSVP to office@calvaryunited.org.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Our new Men’s Ministry is kicking off with a breakfast on Saturday, February 21st at 9am in Fellowship Hall. Plan to join them for hearty conversation and warm food. Contact the church office to RSVP or sign up in the hallway at the Mission table. If you’d like to help set-up or cook as well, please let us know that, too!
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Our church is offering scholarships again this year. Applications are due Friday, February 13th. Please visit this site to see which scholarships are available and to apply: https://calvaryunited.org/scholarships/.
COMMUNITY LUNCH – A NEW OUTREACH FOR EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE IN
We are starting a new mission on the second Saturday of each month and we need you to be here for this! Spaghetti is on the menu for Saturday, February 14, from Noon until 2:00, and we will be hosting lunch for members of the community who have been invited at the Blessing Boxes around town and through the local food pantries. We would love to have you volunteer by helping and socializing! Sign up at the Mission table or by contacting the office. If you have any questions, please contact the office. And also mark your calendar for Saturday, March 14’s chili lunch!
LEARNING ACADEMY REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year has begun! Registration for church members as well as current and former Calvary Learning Academy families began Monday. Community registration begins on February 9. More information about the new school year is available at calvaryunited.org/academy/. Tell all your friends and neighbors to join us for fun and learning!
IT’S TIME FOR LEGOS!
Registration for LEGO Camp 2026 has begun. Have your 4-11 year-old students join us July 20-22 and sign up here: https://calvaryunited.org/summer-camp/. Volunteer sign up will begin in the next few weeks.
STUDENT TUTORING
High school student Nick Phelps is offering tutoring services this semester. If you are interested in having your student meet with him, please contact Melissa Phelps at msn5868@yahoo.com.
SPRING BLOOD DRIVE
Our semi-annual blood drive is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Share this with your friends around town as we want to have the schedule filled! Sign up today at https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11620262
SUPPORTING FAMILY PROMISE
Please consider supporting Family Promise in 2026 by attending the Valentine Royale Casino Night Saturday, February 14th, 6pm- 9:30pm. All proceeds go to families struggling with housing and affordability of basic needs in our community. Sponsorships and individual tickets are now being sold @ https://familypromisehc.home.qtego.us/. The event is taking place at the CRG (Cunningham Restaurant Group) Event Center in Plainfield. Rafael Sanchez will be the host.
FEBRUARY’S MONTHLY MISSION
The Mission focus for this coming month is our Youth’s mission work. Like in years past, they have gone on Mission trips to places like Mountain T.O.P. to do service projects and share the Word. Your gifts will support their work there for this year.
LENTEN BREAKFAST SERIES
Each year, area Methodist church members meet for breakfast and move through the Lenten season together. Saturday, February 21, at 8:30am, join them at Plainfield UMC, 600 Simmons St, Plainfield, for this event. The following Saturday, February 28, will be at Avon UMC, 6850 E US Hwy, Avon.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the Brownsburg School Corporation closes school for the day due to severe winter weather, all meetings and activities at Calvary will be cancelled as well. Should severe winter weather occur on a Saturday or Sunday please check local television stations for cancellation information. Our church will be identified with “Brownsburg” in the name. Additionally, the website itself will have an information banner added regarding any closings.
“NIGHT TO SHINE”
Pittsboro United Methodist Church is excited to partner with the Tim Tebow Foundation to host their 3rd “Night to Shine” on Friday, February 13, 2026! A few members of our church have helped with this in the past and had a lot of fun doing it! 2026 Registration for Volunteers and Honored Guests is open now. Join the team to offer another year of Night to Shine to the sons and daughters of the King in our area! Go to https://PittsboroUMC.org/night-to-shine-2025/ to find out more and register.
WORSHIP:
-Sunday, February 8, 10:00am Mission Sunday and Boy Scout Sunday (Contemporary)
“Faith Like a Mustard Seed” Matthew 17:14-20 Anne Inman
-Sunday, February 15, 10:00am (Contemporary) Youth Sunday
“ Love and Serve” Matthew 25:31-40, “God Has My Future” Jeremiah 29:11
SAVE THE DATE:
-Super Bowl Bake Sale – Sunday, February 8, before and after the church service
-Mission Sunday and Boy Scout Sunday – Sunday, February 8
-Community Spaghetti Luncheon – Saturday, February 14, Noon-2:00pm in Fellowship Hall
-Youth Sunday Service – Sunday, February 15
-Infant & Toddler Young Family Get-Together – Monday, February 16, 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
-Ash Wednesday – Wednesday, February 18; Shared service at Pittsboro UMC, 227 E Main St, at 7:00pm
-Euchre – Saturday, February 21, 6:00-8:00pm in Fellowship Hall
-Classics Luncheon – Tuesday, February 24, Noon until 2:00pm in Fellowship Hall
-First Monday of the Month Prayer Time – Monday, March 2, 6:30am in the Sanctuary
-Blood Drive – Sunday, March 15, 8:30am-12:30pm in the BloodMobile
-Easter Egg Hunt – Following the worship service on Palm Sunday, March 29