Contents Sundays at Calvary

• 9:00 am
 Welcome to Calvary
 Information
 Sunday Main Events
 Wednesday Main Events
 Opportunities for Everyone
Worship Service and Sunday
School Classes
• 10:30 am
Worship Service, Sunday
School Classes, and Patch the
Pirate Children’s Church
• 6:00 pm
Evening Service

 Sunday School Classes Wednesdays at Calvary

• 6:30 pm
 Campus Map Truth Trackers for Children
• 6:45 pm
 Our Values Wednesday Workshops and
Bible Studies, College Bible
 Outreach Study, and Youth Group
 welcome to calvary
Personal Greeting from Pastor Dean Taylor

Hello, my friend.
Why are you here? Did you come because you are looking for
a church? Possibly a friend or relative invited you. Or did you
have the thought that you should stop, park, and walk in just
to see what is happening inside?
People come for many reasons. I like to think that you are
here because something (Someone) very powerful drew
Dr. Dean and Faith Taylor you here. Assuming that’s true, be prepared for an incredibly
momentous experience!
Those of us who frequently gather here come with high
anticipation. When the music begins, we lift our voices to
sing because God loves us, Jesus has saved us, and we
live to praise Him. When we meet one another, we delight
Grow in sharing our stories of God’s help through the trying and
in the treacherous events of life. When we open the Scriptures
together, we scrutinize and pore over the Word of God as if
grace and our lives depended on it.

knowledge We expect to hear from God, and we desperately need to

hear from Him. He never disappoints us. We are people who
of our Lord need God and have found Him – or, I might better say, He has
found us!
and Savior
So come on in. Join the song, tell your story, and listen to
Jesus God. Ask someone for help if you can’t find a certain room in
the building or an answer to your question in the Bible. If you
Christ. come empty, I hope you leave full. If you come alone, I hope
you make a friend. If you come lost, I hope you leave saved.
2 Peter 3:18
Read these pages to help you get acquainted with what is
happening at Calvary.
Enjoy your visit and please return soon!

Pastor Dean Taylor

Welcome to Calvary 
 information
Getting to Know Calvary

Thank you for joining us today.

Discovering all that Calvary has to offer can be difficult in
a single visit. We hope that this booklet – as well as the
suggestions listed below – will help you get to know us a
little better.

Visit the Information Center

Greeters at the Information Center in the lobby of the Main
So then Building are available to answer your questions and provide
you with details about Calvary’s ministries and events.
faith They can also direct you to important locations – the
comes by auditorium, Sunday school classes, nurseries, and restrooms.

hearing, Meet Our Pastors

You’re invited to meet our pastors in the lobby of the Main
and Building after each morning service. We would love an
opportunity to greet you and give you a gift from our church
hearing by family to show our appreciation for your visit.
the word Connect with Calvary Online
of God. www.calvarysimpsonville.org
• For more about our pastoral staff, our vision, values, beliefs,
and more, click the Who We Are tab.
Romans 10:17
• Keep track of church activities and events online – and
view the photo gallery – by clicking the Events and
Gatherings tab.
www.sermonaudio.com/cbcs
Download sermon audio or podcast our weekly messages
free of charge 24 hours a day. Individual messages can also be
purchased on audio CD or video DVD by filling out an order form
in the back hallway of the Main Building.
www.SpeakingOfGod.org
Follow Pastor Taylor’s blog. Enjoy sharing the blessings of the
Word with one another. Your comments are welcome.

 phone 864.967.7803 | website www.calvarysimpsonville.org

sunday main events
The Lord’s Day Gathering at Calvary

Worship and Sunday School

• 9:00 am and 10:30 am Worship Services and Sunday
School Classes • 6:00 pm Evening Service
Our two identical morning services combine dynamic,
Christ-honoring music led by Pastor Ron Hamilton with
Pastor Ron Hamilton clear, practical preaching and teaching from the Bible.
Music
Sign language interpretation is provided at 9:00 am.
We gather together again each Sunday evening to worship
and enjoy fellowship around God’s Word.
Contact Pastor Jeff Hamrick at jhamrick@calvarysimpsonville.
org for more information about Calvary’s worship services.
• Sunday school classes at Calvary take the truth of God’s
Word and bring it to life – your life. There’s a place for you
Pastor Jeff Hamrick
Worship and Events and every member of your family. Visit a class today. See
page 6 or visit the Information Center in the Main Building
for help finding a class.

Children
• Infants–3 Years Old Supervised nurseries are available
during all services freeing parents to worship, receive
instruction, and participate in ministry – confident that
Pastor Ben Ice
Family Life Ministries their children’s needs are being met.
Contact Charleine Hawks at chawks@calvarysimpsonville.
org for more information about our nursery ministry.
• 4 Years–6th Grade Classes meet at both service times. Our
Patch the Pirate Children’s Church, for 1st–5th grade, meets at
10:30 am. See page 6 or visit the Information Center for help
finding a class.
Charleine Hawks
Nursery Coordinator Spanish Ministry
• 9:00 am Sunday School • 10:30 am Worship Service
Iglesia Bautista El Calvario, our Spanish-speaking ministry,
worships in the Chapel with Pastor Santiago Rueda. Bible-
study groups meet in members’ homes on Thursdays at
6:30 pm.
• Sunday evening services are translated into Spanish. Audio
Pastor Santiago Rueda receivers are available at the back of the main auditorium.
Outreach and
Spanish Ministry Contact Pastor Santiago Rueda at srueda@
calvarysimpsonville.org for Spanish ministry information.

online – calvarysimpsonville.org/sunday

Sunday Main Events 

 wednesday main events
Midweek Gathering for Every Age and Stage of Life

Wednesdays for Adults

Wednesdays at 6:45 pm Calvary’s Wednesday Workshops and
Bible studies provide unique opportunities for you to learn,
grow spiritually, and interact with others.
• A number of helpful workshops are available. Choose one
Pastor Robert Graziano
Counseling and that is best suited to your needs and interests.
Adult Discipleship • Be encouraged and challenged by practical discussion and
teaching on a variety of topics.
More Information Ushers in the lobby of the Main Building
can help you find a workshop.
Contact Pastor Robert Graziano at rgraziano@
calvarysimpsonville.org.
Pastor Ben Ice
Family Life Ministries Students
• Youth Meeting Calvary’s youth group – for junior and
senior high teens – meets every Wednesday at 6:45 pm in
the Chapel.
Special events, recreation, classes, and Bible studies
provide junior and senior high teens opportunities for
friendships, encouragement, and spiritual growth.
Scott Taylor
College Ministry • College Bible Study College students meet for Bible study
every Wednesday at 6:45 pm in the Chapel.
Contact Pastor Ben Ice at bice@calvarysimpsonville.org.

Truth Trackers for Children

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Truth Trackers is our discipleship
program for children 3 years through 6th grade. Children
enjoy Bible memory, games, and teaching designed
especially for them.
Contact Pastor Ben Ice at bice@calvarysimpsonville.org or visit
truthtrackers.org.

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opportunities for everyone
Learn. Grow Spiritually. Interact with Others.

Calvary Christian Preschool

Calvary’s preschool offers a full educational program for
children 2 to 5 years of age; they enjoy activities and field trips
and are taught the basics from a biblical perspective.
Contact Debbie Cox at dcox@calvarysimpsonville.org or
Debbie Cox
Preschool Director 864.228.2643.

Single Adults
Members of the Single Focus ministry enjoy worshipping,
serving, and studying God’s Word together – and participating
in events and activities that help build lasting friendships.
Contact Geoff Christian at gcmc4c@bellsouth.net or visit
Geoff Christian singlefocusministries.com for more information.
Single Focus Ministry

Men
Weekly Bible study discussion groups, mentoring
relationships, prayer partnerships, annual retreats, and service
and recreational activities encourage and equip men to be
committed, competent, compassionate, and connected.
Pastor Jeff Hamrick Contact Pastor Jeff Hamrick at jhamrick@
Men’s Ministry
calvarysimpsonville.org.

Women
Weekly and monthly Bible study groups, service events,
and fellowship activities will become sources of personal
encouragement and growth for you. For a list of
Faith Taylor
opportunities for women, please visit Calvary’s website.
Ladies Ministry Contact Faith Taylor at ftaylor@calvarysimpsonville.org.

Senior Adults
Day and overnight trips, events and activities, and praying for
and ministering to church family members give our “Golden
Gems” – Calvary’s senior adults – opportunities to grow in
grace, serve the Lord, and enjoy fellowship together.
Pastor Stan Rupe
Senior Adults and Contact Pastor Stan Rupe at srupe@calvarysimpsonville.org.
Compassionate Care

online – calvarysimpsonville.org/ministries

Opportunities for Everyone 

 sunday school classes
Sunday school classes at Calvary will help you grow spiritually, have victory in your
walk with the Lord, and serve Him with your gifts and talents. Delve into God’s
Word each week and develop life-enriching relationships.
Contact Pastor Robert Graziano at rgraziano@calvarysimpsonville.org or visit
calvarysimpsonville.org/sundayclasses for more information.
9:00 am Classes
Nursery Various Caregivers  Main Building 1-10
Pre-Kindergarten Keith and Rachel King  Main Building 11
Kindergarten Rhonda Sims and Denise Lezza  Main Building 18
1st Grade Steve and Karen Hall  Upper Gym 223
2nd Grade Tom and Nita Davidson  Upper Gym 229
3rd Grade Steve Delaney  Upper Gym 221
4th Grade Matt and Lydia Thomas  Upper Gym 227
5th Grade Lester and Sarah Lippincott  Upper Gym 220
6th Grade Boys Caleb Sowers  Lower Gym 214
6th Grade Girls Debbie Hearn  Lower Gym 216
Junior High Jason Wagner  Chapel 1
Senior High David Reed  Chapel Auditorium
College Scott Taylor  Family Room
Abundant Life – Adults 30s + Pastor Robert Graziano  Main Building 14
Adult Bible Fellowship – Various Ages Roger Bachour  Administration 1
Ambassadors– Adults 50s + Rusty Allen  Lower Gym 211
New Believers Chuck Arnold  Upper Gym 226
Justin’s Friends – Special Needs Class Jason and Lori Weston  Lower Gym 215
Spanish-Speaking Children Maribel García  Chapel 2
Spanish-Speaking Men Pastor Santiago Rueda  Chapel 3
Spanish-Speaking Women Luz Miranda  Chapel 4

10:30 am Classes
Nursery Various Caregivers  Main Building 1-10
Pre-Kindergarten Hannah Steadman  Main Building 11
Kindergarten Elissa Allen  Main Building 18
Patch Sailors – 1st–3rd Grade Chad and Courtney Phelps  Upper Gym 221
Patch Cadets – 4th–5th Grade Caleb Phelps  Upper Gym 220
Single Focus – Single Adults Geoff Christian  Administration 2
Newly-Married Couples Pastor Jeff Hamrick  Upper Gym 227
Family Foundations – Couples 20s + Pastor Jerry Barron  Family Room
Harvesters – Adults 40s + Dean Tesch  Administration 1
Lamplighters – Adults 50s + David Thomas  Main Building 14
Faith Builders – Various Ages Pastor Stan Rupe  Main Building 20
Joyful Ladies – Adult Women Juanita Alvis  Lower Gym 218
Encouragers – Various Ages Andrew Shumaker  Lower Gym 211
Victorious Christian Living – Various Ages Hal Burkholder  Lower Gym 214
Justin’s Friends – Special Needs Class Ric and Jan Samuels  Lower Gym 215
Spanish-Speaking Children Various Teachers  Chapel 3-4

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campus map
Key Sunday Locations The auditorium, Information Center, nurseries, and
classrooms are located in the Main Building. You’re invited to meet our pastors in
the lobby of the Main Building after each morning service.
Hosts are available to answer questions, direct you to services and classes on 4
Sundays and Wednesdays, and provide any assistance you need while at Calvary.

 Main Building
Auditorium, Information 43
Center, Nurseries, Classrooms,
Preschool
 Gymnasium
Classrooms, Kitchen,
Extension Service
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 Administration
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Church Offices, Classrooms,
Kitchen, Family Room (Lower
Level Behind the Building) 4
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Classrooms, Spanish Church,
Teens, Kitchen 23
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 our values
Lifting Up the Christ of Calvary

Centering on Jesus Christ

We are a Christ-focused, Christ-dependent, Christ-exalting
ministry opposing a man-centered, man-dependent, man-
pleasing approach.
We are centered on the person of Christ and empowered by
His grace in every dimension of our ministry philosophy and
practice including all preaching, teaching, music, outreach,
leadership, recreation, and fellowship activities.

Oh, Loving God Supremely

We recognize that God first loved us, and we endeavor to
magnify love Him wholeheartedly in return.
We demonstrate our love by obeying His Word and by having
the Lord a sincere and fervent heart as we worship and serve Him.
with me, Pursuing Personal Holiness
and let We endeavor to be set apart from the sinful ways of the
world, to be conformed to the image of Christ, and to please
us exalt God in every aspect of our lives.
We fully yield to the Holy Spirit and through study and
His name application of God’s Word avail ourselves of its personal
together. sanctifying power.

Impacting People for Eternity

Psalm 34:3 We faithfully demonstrate Christ’s love to people in our
congregation and community by giving our time, talents, and
treasure in sacrificial ministry without thought of temporal
reward.
We endeavor to present the gospel locally and globally and
to meet people’s practical and spiritual needs in a manner
consistent with biblical truth.

Building and Strengthening Relationships

We equip people with knowledge and application to fulfill
their God-given family roles and responsibilities.
We teach and model biblical commands and principles
through training and counseling which develop and protect
the home and church.

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 outreach
Around the Corner. Around the World.

Calvary’s outreach ministry embraces the charge of our Lord

to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19).
This is accomplished by training church members to be
effective witnesses of Christ in our local sphere of influence
and by supporting missionary families around the world.

Local Outreach
Be trained and equipped to carry out the Great Commission
through God-centered and discipleship-oriented evangelism.
• Outreach Training
Through teaching and hands-on experience, outreach
training at Calvary will bring out the “evangelist” in you.
Pastor Santiago Rueda
Outreach and • Vacation Bible School
Spanish Ministry
Each summer, children K5 through 6th grade enjoy skits,
Bible stories, games, and crafts.
• Community Outreach
We are committed to reaching our neighbors, co-workers,
and friends with the gospel.
Get Involved Contact Pastor Santiago Rueda at srueda@
calvarysimpsonville.org to find out how you can be involved
with Calvary’s outreach ministry.

Worldwide Missions
Calvary is committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus
Christ to the ends of the earth through various means.
• Supporting Missionary Families
Calvary supports 66 local, national, and international
missionary families and 11 missionary organizations.
Pastor Jerry Barron
Operations and Missions • Annual Missions Conference
Meeting our missionary guests and taking a look at their
ministries make this a special time of the year.
• Short-Term Mission Trips
Teens, single adults, couples, and families serve with
missionaries to share the Word and develop a burden for
worldwide missions.
Get Involved Contact Pastor Jerry Barron at jbarron@
calvarysimpsonville.org to find out how you can be involved
with Calvary’s missionary families.

online – calvarysimpsonville.org/outreach

Outreach 
3810 Grandview Drive • Simpsonville, SC 29680 • 864.967.7803
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version, Copyright © 1979, 1980, 1982
by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Revision APRIL 2011