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Bill LaMorey
http://www.sharpchurches.com
Interests: A man on a mission to love and serve his God, his wife, his children, and the church (local & universal, but especially in New England).
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So great to hear from so many old friends and some new ones too. May God give us all and everyone else dealing with this comfort and strength in Christ.
Thank you guys for sharing your thoughts here. A lot of us are trying to get our heads around this. Writing this was helpful in processing to me and I feel very blessed that others found it helpful to. PS: Joe, come on up to CT and give me a hug, dude!
Thanks, Doug.
We love you too, Lisa! You can share by hitting the FB button below or copying the URL and pasting into a FB post.
Thanks, Bob. Justin, may God meet us both here, my friend. Blessings.
Thanks, Jason. I'll never forget when you first scowled at me there. :)
Next Wednesday (3.9.11) is Ash Wednesday, and that triggers the season of Lent on the Christian Calendar. Lent is a 40-day period designed to prepare our hearts as we anticipate Easter, and the resurrection of Jesus that we celebrate on that day. In the tradition of Lent each believer gives... Continue reading
Posted Mar 7, 2011 at Not Just Sunday
A few weeks ago Grapple (our newest Calvary Kids environment; for preteens) presented this video skit. Check it out!: Continue reading
Posted Sep 30, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
This is my final post on our FAMILY campaign starting this Sunday. I hope I've done an adequate job of explaining what the campaign is about, how to be involved and why you should be involved. If you are part of Calvary Fellowship, I hope you're fully on board for... Continue reading
Posted Sep 28, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
An open letter to the singles at Calvary Fellowship (or "Our 2010 fall campaign: FAMILY Pt. 7: The Singles"): Dear singles, I have heard a few concerns that we have in some way neglected or not considered the singles in our upcoming FAMILY campaign. I want you to know that... Continue reading
Posted Sep 27, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
My encouragement and challenge to each person at Calvary Fellowship regarding their commitment to the FAMILY campaign beginning Sunday, October 3rd: Continue reading
Posted Sep 22, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
My encouragement and challenge to each person at Calvary Fellowship regarding their commitment to the FAMILY campaign beginning Sunday, October 3rd: Continue reading
Posted Sep 22, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
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When we marry, we stand in front of our family and friends and make lifelong commitments to the one we love. When we have children, we make implicit commitments that we will love them, care for them and train them until they are old enough to fend for themselves. These... Continue reading
Posted Sep 21, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
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Our 2010 fall campaign: FAMILY Pt. 5 - "The Secret Weapon" This week I will continue writing about our fall campaign. Today, I'm going to discuss the 4th element we're asking everyone to commit to and then I'll share some additional thoughts about maximizing the benefit of the campaign for... Continue reading
Posted Sep 20, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
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This week I am posting the critical elements of our upcoming fall campaign focusing on family. While the entire church gathers together corporately each week for our "Building a Family that Lasts" series, we are also asking everyone to commit to and participate in a weekly Home Fellowship. These groups... Continue reading
Posted Sep 16, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
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Each day this week I'm breaking down the elements of our new series focusing on family. A core component of the campaign will be our new teaching series, "Building a Family that Lasts." We've called it that because with God's help we want to equip people to build a family... Continue reading
Posted Sep 15, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
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As I mentioned in yesterday's post I'm going to spend the next few days explaining the components of our 2010 fall campaign. Today I want to talk about the family seminars we are offering. We have invited author and speaker Dr. Bob Barnes to return to the area for a... Continue reading
Posted Sep 14, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
Each year at Calvary Fellowship we launch a fall campaign where we focus all of our environments on one important topic. We have chosen family this year because family is important and relevant to EVERYONE. Family is something we have all come from, and the vast majority of us will... Continue reading
Posted Sep 13, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
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This past Sunday at Calvary Fellowship we welcomed our newest staff member to the team, Kristen Santillo, who will serve as the Children's Director for Calvary Kids. Kristen will officially begin this part-time staff position on 8/1, though she already has been serving deep in the trenches of our children's... Continue reading
Posted Jul 28, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
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I've had a few people ask me recently how they can share one of Calvary's messages with a friend. Some have even requested a copy of the CD. Here is a way that is much easier, quicker and eco-friendly!: Bookmark this secret page of message links (updated weekly) Find the... Continue reading
Posted May 12, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
The West Hartford News just published this article about out Mother's Day service/family portraits. It's going to be a great day, and we hope to see you there! Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
It's the end of the world as we know it... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
Mention was made today of Calvary Fellowship's free family portraits for Mother's Day in this article in the Hartford Courant. Sidebar: The reporter was accurate in pointing out that there is not an OBLIGATION to attend the church service, but I would say there is an incredible OPPORTUNITY to do... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
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Give someone a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach them to fish and you feed them for a lifetime. Teach them to teach others to fish and it goes viral! That is the hope as we begin our Biblical Counseling class tonight. I am excited to really... Continue reading
Posted Apr 28, 2010 at Not Just Sunday
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Why is the Calvary Fellowship podcast better? Better teaching? Nope. Enhanced sound quality? Nope. Fancy bumper music? Nope. The answer: a brand new podcast logo! Yes, substance and sound will change in time; in the meantime you'll have to settle for style! Design by Annmarie Continue reading
Posted Apr 21, 2010 at Not Just Sunday