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
by Teresa Purinton | Sep 6, 2017
It’s not too late to join the Calvary Masterworks Chorus!! You can still come on MONDAY, September 11. Don’t miss this great opportunity to sing this wonderful work! Sign up now!!
The 2017 Calvary Masterworks Chorus presents Felix Mendelssohn’s “Elijah”
“Elijah” is an epic retelling of the Old Testament story of the prophet Elijah. Alongside Handel’s “Messiah,” this piece is considered one of the greatest oratorios ever written with music that conveys sheer power and emotion. Mendelssohn was determined that the drama of the story should be of central importance, and dramatic it certainly is! A story of a curse that brings the scourge of drought, followed by despair, wickedness, cruelty, relief, tenderness, and mercy. The turmoil is finally resolved in an impassioned chorus of praise to the “Lord, our Creator.”
A word from Jeremy Schell, our Director:
The Music Department at Calvary University invites you to be a part of this year’s Masterworks Chorus as we present Mendelssohn’s Elijah! This incredible choral work tells the story of Elijah from Scripture and is considered one of the “must do” choral pieces for any singer.
Our first rehearsal is Monday, August 28 at 7:00 pm at Calvary University, in Liberty Chapel. We will rehearse every Monday following (except Labor Day) until our performance on Friday, November 10 at 7:30 pm.
The cost to join the choir is $25 per person and $50 for a family. You may sign-up at our first rehearsal, or by clicking HERE.
If you plan to join us, please reply as soon as possible so we can prepare music ahead of time. If you’re interested in getting your own copy, we are using the Schirmer edition: https://www.amazon.com/Elijah-Oratorio-Baritone-Schirmers-Oratorios/dp/0793545595/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496153310&sr=1-1&keywords=mendelssohn+elijah
I sincerely hope to see you this August for what is sure to be a fantastic musical and worshipful experience!
by Sara Klaassen | Mar 3, 2017
Weekly Portraits of Calvary Life
Spring Break is almost here which means the 2017 Chorale Tour kicks off soon. Twenty-two students in the Chorale and six Praise Band members will be performing in the concerts. Each production will have an evangelical theme with a clear presentation of the gospel. The tour will go through Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska, with a majority of the time spent in Utah. There is still an opening for another church along the route. If you are interested, please contact Teresa Purinton, Music Department Office Assistant, at 816-425-6180 for additional information. Please be in prayer for the health and safety of the group while they travel, and click here to see the complete schedule.
The Calvary University Chorale
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Upcoming Basketball Games
March 1-4, ACCA National Tournament (Men) at Joplin, MO
Upcoming Calvary Events
Now-March 5, 10-12 Beauty and the Beast March 11 is Alumni Night!
March 9-11 College Days
March 31-April 1 Athletic Alumni Reunion
Upcoming Evidence Performances
April 2, 10:45 a.m. at Shawnee Bible Church in Shawnee, KS
April 2, Evening Service at Westbrooke Church in Overland Park, KS
by Sara Klaassen | Dec 2, 2016
Upcoming Events
I wanted to take this opportunity to invite you to our final fine arts events of the semester coming up this weekend and next. How Great Our Joy is a Christmas concert, featuring Chorale, Evidence, solo, and instrumental performances, taking place this evening at 7:30. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Tomorrow night is WinterShorts, the new name for our December acting recital, which will showcase scenes (one of which was written by alumnus Kevin Stone) directed by Calvary students. Admission is free, so come join us tomorrow at 7:00 p.m.
Today is the deadline to purchase tickets for a Madrigal Dinner on December 9, 10, or 11. You won’t want to miss out on this wonderful combination of food, music, and a Christmas story.
For more information on each of these events, click on the links in the “Upcoming Calvary Events” section below.
Sara Klaassen
Alumni Relations Coordinator
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Upcoming Calvary Events
December 2 How Great Our Joy (Christmas concert)
December 3 Winter Shorts (acting recital)
December 9-11 Madrigal Dinners
December 14 Last Day of Semester
January 3-6 J-Term
Upcoming Basketball Games
December 3, 6:00 p.m. Men vs. Union at Lincoln, NE
December 6, 5:00 (Women) & 7:00 p.m. (Men) vs. Kansas Christian at Home
December 9, 5:30 (Women) & 7:30 p.m. (Men) vs. Baptist Bible at Home
Upcoming Evidence Performances
January 22, 10:45 a.m. at Abiding Faith Baptist Church and Mission in Kansas City, MO
