by Sara Klaassen | Sep 21, 2018
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
Sarah Bourdess, graduate student, played Sonata Op. 109 in E Major.
Last Friday Calvary dedicated the grand piano and piano microphone which will be used for chapel services, concerts, and recitals in Liberty Chapel. Through this Dedication Concert we acknowledged the generosity of Mrs. Inci Bashar, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Winkley, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kelly, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silvers. We are extremely grateful for their gifting of this instrument, and we look forward to using it for God’s glory for years to come. Praise the Lord for His provision!
Program
The concert consisted of performances by Un Chong Christopher, Sarah Bourdess, and Dr. Mark Strozier. Mrs. Christopher, an Associate Professor of Music here at Calvary, played two solo piano pieces as well as accompanying Dr. Strozier and playing a duet with Sarah Bourdess. Dr. Mark Strozier played three flute pieces. Sarah Bourdess is one of our graduate students, and she played a solo and a duet on this special gift.
Dr. Mark Strozier played Cantabile et Presto accompanied by Un Chong Christopher.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Soccer Games
September 21, 4:00 p.m. at Home vs. Faith Baptist Bible
September 22, 2:00 p.m. at Home vs. Emmaus Bible
September 24, 4:00 p.m. at Springfield, NE vs. Nebraska Christian
Upcoming Volleyball Games
September 21, 6:00 p.m. at Home vs. Faith Baptist Bible
September 22, 2:00 p.m. at Home vs. Emmaus Bible
September 25, 5:00 p.m. at Home vs. Kansas Christian
September 25, 7:00 p.m. at Home vs. Manhattan Christian
Upcoming Calvary Events
President’s Dinner September 27
CU Experience October 11-12
Fall Theatre Production: All My Sons October 11-14
Clay Shoot October 20
by Sara Klaassen | Jul 20, 2018
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
New mattresses
Mattress Purchase Funded by Auction
Back in March, our Feast and Fund Auction raised money for new mattresses for our dorm. On Tuesday, July 17, the mattresses arrived! Faculty, staff, and volunteers worked hard to haul out the old mattresses and move in the new ones. Alumnus Stephen Buller brought a group from a youth camp to help for the day. Part of the day’s work was also to bring some furniture from the old dorms over to the current dorm, because we have more students coming to use it!
Randy Grimm and Dr. Bitner added another old mattress to the stack.
Thank You
We are so grateful for each person at the auction who helped to fund this need. The dorm students will benefit greatly!
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
by Sara Klaassen | Jun 15, 2018
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
On Thursday, Calvary hosted a luncheon meeting of the Cass County Coalition of Chambers. It was held in our Student Life Center (new dining hall), and we received many compliments on the facility. Our own Joe Dapra prepared the delicious meal, and Dr. Cone was the main speaker at the event. He shared “Seven Tools to Enhance Your Industry” which included engagement opportunities between Calvary and our surrounding communities. 75 people attended the meeting representing businesses in Belton, Raymore, Peculiar, Pleasant Hill, Harrisonville, and other parts of Cass County.
Dr. Cone spoke at the CCCC luncheon.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
by Webmanager | Jun 5, 2018
Friday, June 1 was plenty warm at 95 degrees, but the 17th annual Calvary Classic saw plenty of fellowship and lots of water consumed by the 95 participating golfers. Our deep appreciation goes out to each of the main sponsors, each hole sponsor, and for all the individual golfers who participated in the tournament. We are humbled to report that our tournament raised $25,620- $2,933.15 more than last year’s tournament!
Comments such as, “This continues to be the best tournament I play in all year”; “I participate in this tournament because I know it is helping to educate students, and to me, that is a worthy cause”; and “I don’t know how you do it, but each tournament is better than the last, it is so well organized,” warm our hearts as we endeavor to host events that our constituents can enjoy that benefit our students with the funds raised. 1190 bottles of water were donated by Hy-Vee, Arvest Bank provided candy and encouraging smiles, and Allen’s Electric donated all the soda pop for the tournament. Of course, Raymore Steak and Shake providing the energy for our golfing with a wonderful burger/chili lunch and Price Chopper provided the fried chicken dinner that topped off our day. Our total revenue was $25,620 and our total expenses were $4,532.86, leaving us a net return of $21,087.14. All of this was possible because of our main sponsorships, Northland Sonic, Heritage Benefits, MidAmericCare, and United Heating and Cooling. They deserve a big “thank you!”
We hope to see you next year, at the 18th annual Calvary Classic on June 7, 2019. Invite your friends and family to come and enjoy a great day of fellowship, food, and fun, all for the good cause of helping to defray the cost of education for Calvary University students.
by Sara Klaassen | Oct 27, 2017
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
Last Friday 30 men and women took part in Calvary’s third annual Clay Shoot Benefit. It was a windy day at Powder Creek Shooting Park in Lenexa, Kansas, but the Lord gave us pleasant temperatures and no precipitation. I even heard that the wind made for a nice excuse if a participant happened to miss a shot! Bushnell sponsored the event, and the team they fielded took first place. The team from Olathe Bible Church came in second place. Besides those teams, we also gave prizes to the top two shooters, the two shooters who made the most consecutive shots, and the shooter who needed the most encouragement. Due to the generosity of many companies and individuals, we were also able to hand out dozens of door prizes. All proceeds from the event will go toward student scholarships.
The Olathe Bible Church team which took second place
Ray Zuercher and Sterling Smith, the top shooters for the day
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Calvary Events
Ryrie Lecture Series featuring Grant Hawley October 24-27
Masterworks Chorus presents Elijah November 10
Charis Schneeberger’s Senior Recital November 18
Upcoming Soccer Games
October 26-28, Midwest Christian College Conference Tournament at Joplin, MO
Upcoming Volleyball Games
October 27-28, Midwest Christian College Conference Tournament at Dubuque, IA
Upcoming Basketball Games
October 30, 6:00 p.m. Men vs. Union at Home
November 3-4, Oklahoma Wesleyan Classic at Bartlesville, OK
by Sara Klaassen | Oct 6, 2017
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
Last Thursday nearly 200 people gathered at the Memorial Station in Belton for Calvary’s annual President’s Dinner. We enjoyed delicious prime rib from Silber Spoons Catering to celebrate our eighty-fifth anniversary. We also listened to the Chorale sing two songs and watched a presentation about Calvary’s history. In his Presidential Address, Dr. Cone looked back to the founding of Kansas City Bible Institute and a quote from Dr. Walter Wilson which referenced Luke 14:28. “For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it.” Dr. Wilson saw KCBI as a tower, and Dr. Cone reminded us that the tower is not finished yet. There are still more men and women to train for the Lord’s service.
Dr. Cone gave the Presidential Address.
The evening’s offering went toward student scholarships. We were blessed to hear testimonies from three students while sixteen others assisted the caterer with set-up, serving, and clean-up. Randy Grimm presented the Hand-in-Hand award to Calvary alumni Dr. Mark and Brenda Pearson because of the financial support they have provided for many students over the years.
Randy Grimm presented the Hand-in-Hand award to Dr. Mark and Brenda Pearson.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Soccer Games
October 7, 2:00 p.m. vs. Lincoln Christian at Lincoln, IL
October 14, 3:00 p.m. vs. Barclay at Haviland, KS
Upcoming Volleyball Games
October 10, 7:00 p.m. vs. Ottawa JV at Ottawa, KS
October 14, 2:00 p.m. vs. Barclay at Home
Upcoming Calvary Events
Theatre Production: Traveler in the Dark October 12-15
Discover Calvary: Visit Day October 13
Outpour Youth Leadership Conference October 19
Clay Shoot October 20
