You do not have to be a prayer warrior, you do not have to even pray.  If you feel led to, come and sit in agreement with us as we come before the creator of the universe in prayer.

Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Join Calvary San Leandro Women’s Ministry as we read through this foundational book by Kay Smith, wife of Pastor Chuck Smith, the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Kay has taught Bible studies to women at Calvary Chapel for over three decades. Her influence has reached far beyond Calvary Chapel, touching the lives of countless women who have been inspired by both her example and godly exhortation. She and her husband live and minister in Southern California.

1st & 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00am 

To order Pleasing God online click here

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Wake up with us Sunday morning!
Time: 10:30am
Where: Jefferson Elementary school 14300 Bancroft Ave. San Leandro, CA
(we meet in the Multipurpose room at the rear of the school on Lark street.)

Sunday morning series through Ephesians entitled “Treasures Of Truth”

Time: 7:30pm
Where: Call (510) 421.3207 for current locations

Wednesday evening Home Groups are reading through Acts entitled ”To The Ends Of The Earth”

Call (510) 421.3207 for current locations

Calvary San Leandro Marriage Cruise Oct 14-21 2012 is coming up!

7 day Mexican Riviera-
Puerto Vallarta,
Mazatlan,
Cabo San Lucas

Prices starting at $527-757. $50.00 deposit per person.
Call to sign up (510) 969-4508

Trinity Treat Carnival, A Halloween alternative

When: Monday Oct. 31.

What: Free Candy, Free Food & raffle.

Where: The Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Blvd. San Leandro

Why not Halloween? A Calvary Chapel perspective.
Written by: Pastor Rob Verdeyen of Calvary Chapel Corvallis

The Passover Celebration in a Jewish home begins when the youngest son asks his
father, “Daddy, why is this night different from all other nights?”
Then the father tells him of the mighty works of God surrounding the exodus of
Israel from Egypt. But what would you say if your child were to ask you about

Halloween, “Why is this night different
from all other nights?“Some people may wonder why children should be deprived of
all the fun and excitement of a holiday that is a special time to them. The
spirit world is a real world, though, and there are spirits of good and there
are evil spirits.

All Saints Day is real. On November 1st some people do honor and worship
“Saints.” All Hallow’s Eve, October 31st, now called Halloween,
originated in, and today derives its impetus, from the mystical, magical and
superstitious — the evil.It comes as quite a surprise to discover that this
celebration predates the Christian Church by several centuries.

It goes back to a practice of the ancient Druids in Britain, France, Germany
and the Celtic countries who lived hundreds of years  before Christ was born.
This celebration honored their deity, Samhain, Lord
of the Dead. Samhain called together all the wicked souls who had died
within the year and had been condemned to inhabit the bodies of animals. The
date for this celebration was the last day of October, the eve of the Celtic
New Year. It was a time of falling leaves and seasonal decay and seemed
appropriate

to celebrate death. That is what it was, a
celebration of death. It honored the god of the dead and the wicked
spirits of the dead. The Druids believed that on this particular night, the souls of the dead
returned to their former homes to be entertained by the living. If acceptable
food and shelter

were not provided, these evil spirits would cast spells, cause havoc and
terror, haunt and torment the living. They demanded to be appeased, Look
closely! Here is the beginning of “trick or treat!” If they didn’t
get it, you’d get a “trick”. Jack-O-Laterns are a symbol of godless
superstition. A man named Jack was

unable to enter heaven because of miserliness. He could not enter hell because
he played practical jokes on Satan, so he had to walk the earth with his
lantern until Judgment Day. The black cats of Halloween were thought to be
human beings who were changed as a punishment of evil.

Scripture
is clear in its direction to a Christian in dealing with the powers of darkness
that perpetrate evil. Christ’s terse statement to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan!” made no allowance
for discussion. And as James stated, “Resist
the devil and he will flee from you.” Additional
scriptures would only further emphasize how little time we should give to
Satan. Yes, we are to be aware of the enemy. “We are not fighting against flesh or blood.”
We are to put on the whole armor of God for this spiritual warfare. (Ephesians 6)

There are alternatives to Halloween. Here at Calvary Chapel Corvallis we have chosen to
substitute a “Harvest Carnival”. You might ask “Why substitute
anything?” We recognize that in an effort to guard their children from
very real risks, many parents search for a safe alternative to traditional
Halloween trick or treating. We have chosen to provide an alternative as a way
of introducing non Christian or un-churched families to the good news of the
gospel. We provide an environment in which each game or activity is based on a
Bible story, where each child who comes gets to hear the gospel, and where
people see the love of Jesus in action.

Rather than celebrating death, darkness and the demonic, come join us as we
celebrate LIFE in Jesus Christ!