Ministries
At CCML, we believe that we are not effective if we are not both reaching out to our community and providing discipleship to those within our walls. As we grow, so will our ministries within those areas.
Men's Ministry
The men meet at the church on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Steve leads.
In the fall, the men enjoy a regional retreat with other Calvary Chapel brothers from across Central Washington.
Women's Ministry
Though currently on summer break, the women generally meet on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. at Kim S.'s home for Bible study and fellowship.
The women also enjoy near-monthly activities, including barbecues, window-shopping excursions, the ballet, and a regional retreat in the spring.
Children's Ministry
After worship time on Sunday mornings, our little ones are also taught from the Word. We use both the Calvary Chapel curriculum and Betty Lukens' "Through the Bible in Felt." Sharyn, Kali and Liane teach the 3-5 year olds, and Sherri and Dani teach the 6 -12 year olds.
Our infants have their own class, filled with books about Jesus and plenty of activities. There is also space for sleeping ones, and a rocker for Mom. Pastor Rick's lesson can be heard over the monitor as well. Kim, Vicki, Faith, Anna, Laura and Linda care for the babies.
Currently, our teens -- those over 12 years old -- remain with the adults.
Worship Ministry
Calvary Chapel's practice is to encourage the worship of any and all generations. We have a modern worship service with a full band, and encourage all those interested in music to become involved. Sharyn leads Sundays and Pastor Rick leads Wednesdays. The music team includes two Kims, three Dans, Curt, Steve, Monte, Travis, Peggy, Dani and Mark. Services will have different mixes of the above people, but you can be assured that they will always help lead you into a worshipful mindset.
Jail Ministry
Jesus said that part of our ministry as Christians was to visit those in prison. We support the chaplain ministry in our county jail both financially and with time; Vicki, Dan LB, Laura and Faith teach in the jails weekly, bringing the hope and healing of the Gospel to those incarcerated there. The A.R.M.S. domestic abuse program is part of the women's lessons in jail; you can learn more by visiting www.armsonline.org.
Missions
Calvary Chapel Moses Lake currently supports four overseas missions.
Project Little Lamb
For years, missionary Bud Morlock has been quietly engaging in a dynamic ministry of providing life and light to the desparate people of Navkourvka, located near the eastern port city of Kharbarosk, and in China as well, His daughter, Mary, also reaches out to those in Ecuador. Both of these missionaries work tirelessly to bring the Gospel to the unchurched in these areas, provide Bibles for as many as possible, and help with financial and any other needs these siblings in Christ may have.
Punjab Bible School/Harvest Mission to the Unreached
This pastors' school in India raises up native evangelists in this very dark country. Miracles are happening daily there, and the men in this school are taking the Gospel to their own people with results of Biblical proportions.
Josh and Faye Butler/New Tribes Mission
The Butlers, a young couple from our own congregation, are studying to be missionaries to one of the 3000-plus ethnic and tribal groups throughout the third world who have never heard of Jesus the Christ. They are nearing the end of their several years' training, in December '09, before joining a tribal community sometime in mid-to-late 2010. This is a twenty- to thirty-year committment on their part and ours.
The Shepherd's Light
We have also joined in support of the Calvary Chapel Tel Aviv ministry to our Jewish brethren in Israel. These volunteers willingly enter the war-torn borderlands to offer food and supplies to those living under poverty and constant attack from their enemies. We believe God's Word when it says that those who bless Israel, will themselves be blessed; it is truly a blessing to us to be able to assist in ministering to God's chosen people.
Others
Occasionally, Pastor Rick and Vicki have also participated in medical-missions trips to South America. As nurses, the couple has joined with other regional Calvary Chapel ministers and volunteers to care for the needs of our less-advantaged neighbors to the south. God has shown His mighty hand in these trips to both the villagers and to the Calvary teams.