THE DIFFERENCE
ONE DAY CAN MAKE
Joyce Roberts (Staff Writer)

When Jennifer Hutchison first signed up for the Walk for AIDS in San Jose, she
had her reasons. With a cousin and several students whose lives have been affected by AIDS, she knew she had to
do something.

"I'm at church almost every Sunday and I simply go through the motions," said Jennifer. "I needed to step out of my comfort zone physically, spiritually and emotionally...And here was another chance to do that."

Jennifer was one of the 300 people from Calvary Church who joined Team Beautiful Day, businesses, and individuals to walk on Sunday, October 19th. The more than 800 people who joined Team Beautiful Day raised over $30,000 for The Living Center, a home for people suffering from AIDS in San Jose.

Ray Mueller, Walk for AIDS coordinator, was amazed by the efforts of Team Beautiful Day and Calvary Church. "When I visited your website and saw that you named the day The Church has Left the Building, I got chill bumps," said Ray. "That is exactly what the church is supposed to do!"

For many people like Jennifer who walked for the first time, the experience was more than just a cause. The day after, as Jennifer reflected on what she accomplished, she wondered if she really was able to make a difference in the fight against AIDS.

"I cannot question what God can do through my two-hour walk around San Jose," said Jennifer. " I don't know about my impact on the disease, but I do know that it made a difference for me."

OVER $3,000 RAISED FOR OUR GLOBAL STAFF

Earlier this month, we held a Global Marketplace to raise money to purchase items our Global Staff need to share the love of Jesus Christ with our world. Our congregation got involved and raised over $3,000 to provide training materials, medical supplies, food, kid's items, DVDs and craft supplies that our staff desperately needed. They are so grateful for your support!

The first Tuesday of every month , our Global Emporium meets to do just things just like this. You can be a part of ths exciting group. The next Emporium is November 4, 10am-12pm. For more information, please contact Mary Hayashi at mjhayashi@msn.com. You help enable to work of dozens of life-changing ministries around the world, by designating your gift to Calvary’s Global Ministry.

How you can be involved >

MEET MATT TURNER
PASTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS

How do you see Calvary Church interacting more with our community in the upcoming months?

In the coming months, I hope to see Calvary Church take a three-pronged movement into the community: areas of poverty, seniors, and teachers/educators.

With the opening of the House of Hope late this year or the beginning of next year, Calvary will begin serving the over 160 families who need assistance right here in Los Gatos. Secondly, we are looking for partners to begin a new initiative working with seniors. Members of our church family may already have connections in this area. Lastly, as we continue to work with our Kids Club at Carpi Elementary, we hope to find more opportunities to service other local elementary schools.

Find out how YOU can serve >

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