Calvary Chapel Farmville

06/19/2026

Pastor's Perspective: Worship is a Witness

In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus described the life of a believer as salt and light—people who are effective in changing the flavor of their communities for good and boldly displaying the works of righteousness so that others may glorify our Father in heaven.

In our study of Malachi, we see that the details of our worship matter. From the construction of the tabernacle to the garments of the priests, the specific ways God set the nation of Israel apart from the Gentile nations were evident. Although these ceremonial laws are no longer required under the new covenant, the details of our worship still matter. God is still on the throne and worthy of all honor, deserving of nothing less than the first fruits of the blessings He has placed in our hands. Sincere worship has a twofold effect: God rightfully becomes the Master of our lives, and secondly, He is hallowed to the nations—or, in our case, the community of Farmville and beyond.

May the Lord continue to do a good work in each of our lives. I pray that the flavor of our town will be changed for good as the church at CCF faithfully remains salt and light. May the Holy Spirit be our help in all things, and may our service to God never become a weariness.

See you all on Sunday, and don’t forget that breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Come and enjoy a meal together before the service starts!

Blessings,
Dawson

06/13/2026

Pastor's Perspective: God's Call to Return to Sincere Worship
Dear Calvary Family,

This Sunday we begin our study in Malachi. The theme, "God's Call to Return to Sincere Worship", should inspire each one of us to examine our love and loyalty to Jesus Christ. While God's message of complete devotion remains the same, our tendency to grow lukewarm is ever-present.

May the Spirit of the Lord awaken our hearts, fill us to overflowing, and strengthen us in this journey called life.
Malachi is the last of the Old Testament prophets, followed by 400 years of silence before the message of John the Baptist ushers in our Messiah. May we all grow together as we study this short, powerful, Q&A-style book.

The long days of summer are almost here, our nation's 250th birthday is approaching, and our VBS outreach is six weeks out. These are great days to live as a believer in Jesus Christ! Are you trusting Him fully?

I hope to see all you men at the breakfast tomorrow morning!

Pastor Marv

06/10/2026

It’s easy to read John 19 as just history, but the truth is deeply personal: He did it for you. The perfect, spotless Lamb of God took our place so we could experience true freedom and grace. Let that sink in today.

06/05/2026

Pastor's Perspective: "Grace & Restoration"

Dear Calvary Family,

The restoration of relationships is one of life's greatest gifts. The restoration of a relationship must involve grace. Grace is simply undeserved favor toward someone who has wronged you or failed in some way. So, who deserves grace? Why should we extend grace?

Grace is more easily extended when we understand the struggle. Grace becomes a treasure we share once we discover the depth of the grace God has extended to those of us who believe.

This Sunday, in our final study of the Gospel of John, chapter 21, we will discover how grace, forgiveness, and restoration open wide the door for Peter to serve again after tremendous failure.

Similarly, in Luke 7, we find a woman, known as a sinner, anointing the feet of Jesus with costly perfume. Her love for Jesus flowed from deep gratitude, leading to sacrificial service.

Jesus explains this extraordinary devotion to His disciples in verse 47:

"For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but the one who is forgiven little, loves little."

Forgiveness, grace, and restoration are the bedrock of the Gospel and should be experienced regularly within the church. Loyal service to Jesus will follow.

In the next month, we have some special events for your consideration:

Men's Breakfast – Saturday, June 13, at 7:30 a.m. Sign up on the app. This time together is for all men, young and old!

Celebrate Freedom! – Commemorating America's 250th year. Join us for an Independence Day worship gathering at The Overflowing Cup. Enjoy hamburgers, music, fellowship, and prayer on Friday evening, July 3.

May we always cast all our cares upon Jesus, then roll up our sleeves for the King of Kings—the gracious One who restores us to serve Him forever!

See you on Sunday,

Pastor Marv

05/30/2026

05/29/26
Pastor's Perspective: "The Blessings of Belief"

Dear Calvary Family,

This Sunday we will make a careful study of the resurrection of our Lord. We will observe the significant changes that take place in each person in the story when they believe that Jesus rose from the dead.

A life full of joy and peace is directly connected to believing in Jesus Christ, and in His Word. The elevation of people seeking humanistic wisdom and opinions over the life-changing Word will cloud the joy and peace that comes from hearing first and foremost from the Good Shepherd, the Guardian of our souls.

Here in the Piedmont area of VA, we are experiencing great blessings from the Lord. The rains that fell over the past week, and now the cooler, sunny days, should spark in us a shout of praise to our God. Droughts add value and develop deep roots, but the rains of heaven produce amazing fruit. Drink in the season before it passes.

Pray for President Trump; pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May God open the eyes of our hearts to see the work of God in the world today. We are living in the fulfillment of prophecy. What a joy to know the Savior of our souls!

See you on Sunday,

Pastor Marv

05/22/2026

05/22/26
Pastor's Perspective: "It Is Finished"

Dear Calvary Family,

This Sunday in our John 19 study, Pilate will complete his trial of our Lord and hand Him over to the Jews to be crucified, declaring to them, “Behold your King.” We will look carefully at the final words spoken by Jesus, including His final instructions to those close enough to hear.

Studying the trial, crucifixion, and burial of our Lord Jesus Christ brings a fresh reminder to the church of the severity of our sin and the costly ransom required for our redemption. The love of the Father is a deep, ever-flowing river of grace. May we drink freely and daily from this river of life. May the life-giving power of God flood over us, filling us with all we need for life and godliness. And may we always worship God with hearts, voices, and hands surrendered to Him.

By the grace of God, Calvary Chapel Farmville is now airing our Bible teaching each weekday at 5:00 PM on Equip FM radio. Please be in prayer over this new outreach. May many Christians in our community be encouraged, and may the lost find salvation in Jesus Christ alone. Also, please pray for the many believers in Jesus who do not attend church, that they would feel welcomed to come to CCF. May we always be prepared to extend the gracious invitation our Lord gives: “Whosoever will, may come!”

As I write this Friday morning Pastor’s Perspective, the rain is gently falling on the thirsty ground around me. May the Word of God also fall richly upon us, and may we too thirst for more, receiving refreshment from the presence of the Lord. I am reminded of our CCF membership slogan: “Membership is fellowship, and commitment is through consistency.” It is a treasure to worship our Lord with you each week.

Much love,

Pastor Marv

05/16/2026

05/16/26
Pastor's Perspective: “The Cup, Shall I Not Drink It?”

Dear Calvary Family,

Our Lord Jesus had a cup that He knew He must drink. Peter could not comprehend the plan of the Father and tried to stop His arrest with his sword. The cup of suffering is rarely understood until it has been fully embraced and the one who suffers comes out on the other side. The cup our Lord would drink would bring about a joyful deliverance from bo***ge for a hurting world of humanity. Still today, a great work for God is often born when a servant of God suffers. The cup that God has for us to drink will be an amazing blessing. It is a blessing because it is His choice for us and, ultimately, for His glory.

This week in John 18–19, we will examine the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This cup was consumed by our Lord for us. We deserved the anguish and death, the separation from the Father, but because of His great love for us, He took our place. Jesus suffered and died on our behalf. He now asks that we be willing to suffer for Him. The cup we are to drink can help bring about God's beautiful plan for His church.

The cup we drink involves sacrifice. What is the cup in your hand today? Are you a father raising a family? Are you a mother nurturing children? Are you handicapped in some way? Do you have an unbelieving spouse? Do you manage a company? Have you lost your job? Our Heavenly Father cares for each of His children and is preparing an eternal home for every one of us. He is ready to receive us when we drink the last drop from the cup!

See you tomorrow,

Pastor Marv

05/08/2026

Pastor's Perspective

Good evening church family! As Pastor Marv is away traveling this weekend, let’s keep him in prayer for safe travels. We look forward to having him back with us soon, and we’re also looking forward to the teaching Jacob will be bringing this weekend!

As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, we want to honor and appreciate all the wonderful mothers and mother figures in our church family for your love, sacrifice, prayers, strength, and faithfulness. Your impact on your families, our church, and the next generation is truly a blessing from God. We also want to be mindful of those for whom Mother’s Day may be difficult — those who have lost their mothers, mothers who have lost children, those longing to become mothers, or anyone carrying grief during this season — and we are praying for God’s comfort, peace, and strength to surround you.

“Her children rise up and call her blessed…” — Proverbs 31:28

We pray this weekend is filled with love, encouragement, comfort, and appreciation for each of you!

05/02/2026

Pastor's Perspective: "The Hour Has Come"
Dear Calvary family,

Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus often avoided public recognition of His works, saying, “My hour has not yet come.” On Sunday, we see that His hour has finally arrived. We will begin a two-week study of John 17:1–26, the longest recorded prayer of Jesus in Scripture. While we often bow our heads and close our eyes during prayer to reduce distractions, Jesus lifted His eyes to heaven, and His first words were, “Father, the hour has come.”

These next two weeks will teach us much about our Savior as He pours out His heart to the Father. In this prayer, observed by the disciples, He never mentions His upcoming trials—only ours. Though prayed only hours before His arrest, it is filled with hope and even joy. May we also learn to look to heaven for our help, for our help comes from above, from the Maker of heaven and earth. Lord, teach us how to pray.

This Sunday will also be special as we share communion together—and a meal! Breaking bread together was one of our Lord’s final commands before the cross. May we taste the love and grace of the Father as we remember the greatest sacrifice in history and enjoy good food and sweet fellowship around the tables of His provision. The gospel is glorious, but it is also a bloody reminder of just how messy sin is. May the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus be mighty among us!

Today is May 1st, a beautiful day to rejoice in the daily faithfulness of our Lord. Take it in, and keep your eyes lifted in prayer and readiness, watching for our Lord’s return.

The hour has come!
Pastor Marv

04/18/2026

We’re excited to share that this week’s Pastor’s Perspective is now available to watch.

You can view the video here:
https://ccfarmville.churchcenter.com/episodes/653017

We hope this message encourages and strengthens you throughout the week.

Blessings,

Calvary Chapel Farmville's 4-18 Pastor Perspective on Church Center.