11/12/2025
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, Faith of Calvary Baptist Church took a special time to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country. We proudly recognized our church veterans and extended our heartfelt appreciation to the spouses of three veterans who were unable to attend but are equally deserving of our gratitude.
We honor our church veterans:
**Rev. Chalmers Kerns**, Army Veteran and former Pastor
**Bro. Jr. Sampson**, Navy Veteran
**Sis. Glenda Thomas**, Army Veteran
**Rev. Tim Pevia**, Air Force Veteran
**Mr. Craig Oxendine**, Army Veteran
**Mr. Horace Oxendine**, National Guard Veteran
In addition, several church members have family members who are veterans, and we are grateful for their service and sacrifice. As a gesture of appreciation, we distributed gifts to our veterans and their spouses, as well as to our church family members who have veterans. It was a heartfelt way to show our gratitude for their service and dedication.
We also joyfully acknowledged three young men from our church in ROTC—Jeremiah, Triston, and Isaiah—who are currently pursuing their goal to join the military. We are so proud of these young men and their dedication to service and patriotism.
During the program, Jeremiah, Triston, and Isaiah helped us honor our nation by presenting the USA Flag, Christian Flag, and the Holy Bible. Their participation was a proud moment for our congregation, and they did a job well done.
We thank all our veterans, their families, and especially these young men for their commitment and service. Your sacrifices and dedication inspire us all. May God bless our veterans and keep them safe.