Calvary Church Annual Report | Page 20

serving staff Stacy Armbrester, Elaine Lohroff We began the year with our Heroes event. Each of our 16 departments of ministry were represented in the Gym as they interacted with potential volunteers. Many people found a place to serve and participate as a result of their visit to Heroes. We are transitioning this year from the annual Heroes event to providing year-round opportunities for volunteers to learn more about various ministries at Calvary. Through our new bulletin boards and mobile serving kiosk, we are able to present every area (over 140!) in which a person could serve or participate here at Calvary Church. We are looking forward to utilizing this year-round approach to more effectively communicate the opportunities available to serve others and also foster community among our church family. Another aspect we have enjoyed throughout this year is showing appreciation to those that have volunteered in ministry. Serving the Lord was never intended to be a “lone ranger” activity! We are SO thankful for the family, the team, the community that God has established in His church. We appreciate the hundreds of volunteers that dedicate countless hours of prayer, thought, energy and time to being “Christ’s Church in this place.” Discovery (the process in which a trained facilitator helps identify one’s spiritual gifts by talking through two short inventories and helps encourage spiritual growth through prayer and discussion) has continued to be beneficial in the lives of several Calvary attendees. We look forward to expanding and promoting this ministry even more in the coming year. We want you to know that we are here to encourage you to grow in your