Freedom Fest 2010
When: Starts Saturday 9/4/2010 12:00:00 PM - Ends Monday 9/6/2010 6:00:00 PM
Get Ready to Rock! It's time for M88's biggest event of the year! 3 days, 10 bands, and countless memories! That's right, it's Freedom Fest! Freedom Fest 2010 is coming to Cliff's Amusement Park with an awesome line-up for Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6!
Scheduled to appear:
Saturday, September 4: Baretta May | Sent by Ravens | House of Heroes | Project 86
Sunday, September 5: The Letter Black | Stephanie Smith | The Echoing Green | KJ-52
Monday, September 6: The Classic Crime | Thousand Foot Krutch
Get a 3-Day Wristband for just $40.00 ($35 for Stage Crew members) which includes access to all 3 days of concerts and an unlimited ride pass.
You can get a Single-Day Pass for just $20 each or purchase Group Rate Single Day Passes for $17 each for groups of 10 or more (or Stage Crew members).
Stage Crew members: Log onto the Stage Crew site to access your discounted tickets.

Single Day Passes are also available at Parchments, Calvary Chapel Rio Rancho, and 3D-FX in Coronado Mall. Group Rate Passes and Stage Crew Rates are available online only.
Hallelujah Island Singers
When: Wednesday 9/8/2010 6:00:00 PM - 6:50:00 PM
Be a part of our Christmas musical, "The Best Christmas Present Ever." Register today for the Hallelujah Island Singers, our new children's choir for 1st through 5th graders. There is a mandatory parent/child orientation on Wednesday, September 8. Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays from 6:00 - 6:50 PM. Adult workers are needed too! Watch for information about our preschool choir. Preregistration required/forms are available in the Children's Ministries' Office. Cost is $5 per child. Call 344-4101 for more information.
Unite for the Forgotten Kids of New Mexico
Unite for the Forgotten Kids of New Mexico, a benefit concert featuring Fernando Ortega, will be held Friday, September 10, at 6:30 PM at Popejoy Hall at the University of New Mexico. Join us as the city of Albuquerque gathers to support three crucial ministries that reach into the lives of kids in trouble. All proceeds go to benefit the ministries of Aspen Project (foster care and adoption), Five Stones International (human trafficking), and LifeQuest (incarcerated youth).
Fernando Ortega is noted for his contemporary interpretations of traditional hymns and praise songs. The moving lyrics and smooth melodies of his original music facilitate heartfelt praise of our Heavenly Father.
Come at 5:30 to visit the Ministry Expo where you'll learn more about how to reach the forgotten children in our community. Tickets are $25 or $50 and are available from the UNM ticket office by calling 925-5858 or at unmtickets.com.
Visit uniteabq.org for more details.
LAFF Monthly Meeting
When: Friday 9/10/2010 6:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 PM
LAFF (Life After Fifty Fellowship) is a ministry for those over the age of 50. We have our next meeting coming up on Friday, September 10, at 6:00 PM in the PLEX. Please bring your favorite dish and join us for an evening of fellowship, food, praise, and prayer. For more information call Dave Hilland at 823-2826.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
When: Saturday 9/11/2010 9:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM
Come have fun on the courts while supporting Calvary's Special Olympics teams. Our 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held on Saturday, September 11, at 9:00 AM. $50 minimum donation per team to participate. To register or for more information, please contact Ed Garcia at 385-4446.
Guest Speaker - Chuck Smith
Join Calvary of Albuquerque as we welcome Pastor Chuck Smith as our guest speaker to all services on Sunday, September 12. Chuck Smith is the senior pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, Bible teacher on The Word for Today radio program, and the author of several books. He will be joined by guest musicians Love Song, a band whose unique sound dates back to the "Jesus Movement" of the early 70's.
Sunday service times: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15 AM.
The Love Song Band Outreach
In the early 70's, during the beginnings of what became known as the "Jesus Movement," a group of young musicians, desiring to express their new-found faith in Jesus Christ, formed a band called Love Song. Using a mixture of folk, rock, pop, and country, Love Song's music was entirely new and unique for the Christian music world.
Calvary of Albuquerque along with Pastor Chuck Smith and Pastor Skip Heitzig present The Love Song Band Outreach, Sunday, September 12, at 7:00 PM! You'll hear the music that impacted a generation and blazed the path for what we know today as contemporary Christian music. Don't miss it!
Women at Calvary Fall Open House
When: Sunday 9/12/2010 9:00:00 AM - 1:00:00 PM
Please join the Women at Calvary as we present our Fall Open House, following each service on Sunday, September 12. This is an excellent opportunity for you to stop into the Women's Ministry office to find out about the many events we have planned for this fall, including our upcoming study Live Faithfully. The Women at Calvary also enjoy having this time to meet and learn about you! Delicious treats will be served as well as coffee and tea. The Women's Ministry Office is located in the HUB, behind the Main Sanctuary, please stop by and say hello!
Brother's Keeper Training
A new ministry is forming to help teens who wander the campus during services to get plugged in to the ministry at Calvary. If you or your teen is interested in on-campus outreach and evangelism, join us for Brother's Keeper training Saturday, September 12, at 1 pm in Room H3. For more information or to sign up, visit the kiosk or contact Pastor Eric Lamb at 298-3021.
IFOC Chaplaincy Training
When: Starts Monday 9/13/2010 8:00:00 AM - Ends Friday 9/17/2010 5:00:00 PM
Calvary Crisis Caregivers and the International Fellowship of Chaplains will be offering an intensive 45-hour Chaplaincy Certification course September 13-17. Chaplaincy is a licensed designation, and this course is intended to qualify you for licensure. Course includes training in critical incident stress, stress management and stress debriefing, grief and loss, trauma, domestic violence, chaplaincy and the law, disaster relief and depression.
The five-day IFOC Chaplaincy Training will take place 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday, September 13, - Friday, September 17, in the PLEX. Chaplaincy Students Must Attend All Five Classes. Tuition is $300 with registration and $100 nonrefundable deposit due by August 17, with the remaining $200 balance due by September 13. Late registration after August 17 is available for $325. Registration is available at the door on the first day of class.
Contact Les Palmer if you have any questions.
Download registration form.
Drug and Alcohol Ministry
When: Monday 9/13/2010 6:30:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM
Drug and Alcohol Ministry is starting a new 9-week session on Monday, September 13, at 6:30 PM. This class is designed to share the love, hope, instruction and encouragement of Jesus Christ with those whose lives are dominated by addiction. Each class consists of a study in the Scriptures relevant to the problem of addiction, followed by a small group discussion about how to apply the teachings of Jesus in overcoming these weaknesses. You are more than welcome to attend the class at any point in the 9-week session. Spouses and loved ones are also encouraged to attend.
Women will meet in Room M19; men will meet in Room M22.
Live Faithfully: A Study in the Book of James
When: Tuesday 9/14/2010 9:00:00 AM - 8:30:00 PM
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:2-3
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to "live by faith"? If so, you are not alone. Many believers struggle with living a life of faith to a God they cannot see. The book of James includes God's basic instructions for exhibiting living faith in our daily walk with Him. James writes to ensure that the readers understand how to truly live what they believe. As we walk through this study, we will see James touch on many issues that burden us today: daily trials of our faith, trusting in God’s plan, and triumphing in God’s promises.
The Women at Calvary invite you to join us as we walk boldly in confidence and learn how to LIVE FAITHFULLY! Because God calls us to walk in faith, each of our lessons will bring us in closer step with Him.
Plan to join us on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM or evenings at 6:30 PM beginning September 14. Cost is $10 per semester. Our morning children's program is available to those ladies attending the AM session only. Children are registered on a a first come, first served basis for $5 per child.
Register for Live Faithfully in The Boutique or in the Women's Ministry Office.
Surrender to Hope
When: Thursday 9/16/2010 6:30:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM
If you are a woman suffering from depression or severe challenges, join us for our next session beginning Thursday, September 16, at 6:30 pm in the COVE. We will be studying the book
2010 Challenge Men's Retreat
When: Starts Friday 9/17/2010 5:00:00 PM - Ends Sunday 9/19/2010 12:00:00 PM
It's that time of year again gentlemen! Time to grab your friends, fathers, brothers, sons, and any other guys you might know and invite them to the 2010 Challenge Men's Retreat.
We're heading to Glorieta September 17-19 for a weekend of hanging out with the guys while enjoying fellowship, worship, and outstanding Bible studies. You'll also enjoy a weekend of hiking, mountain biking, zip line, paintball, ropes course and more at the Glorieta Conference Center.
Sign up for the entire weekend for $150.00, stay in the hotel for $200.00.
We're looking forward to a fun time to glorify our Lord as the godly men He desires us to be, so join us for this year's retreat!
Born to Run/Walk 2010
Mark your calendars for this year's Born to Run 5K and 1 mile run/walk on Saturday, September 25, 2010. The Right to Life Committee of New Mexico Educational Trust Fund is presenting this year's event in the beautiful bosque along the Rio Grande in Albuquerque. The event will start and stop at Sagebrush Church on Coors Blvd.
7:30 AM Race day registration begins
9:00 AM 5K run/walk begins
9:30 AM 1 mile walk/run begins
For more information or to register please call 881-4563 or visit rtlnm.org.
Ministry Expo '10
When: Starts Saturday 9/25/2010 5:00:00 PM - Ends Sunday 9/26/2010 1:00:00 PM
Are you looking for your place to serve at Calvary of Albuquerque? Join us for the Ministry EXPO '10 the weekend of September 25-26 in the Green Belt Park before and after each of the weekend services. Ministry Support hosts this annual event to showcase core ministries, resources, community groups, compassion ministries, and servant ministries to help you get plugged in. Find out how your gifts can be used and what opportunities are available to help you grow when you visit ministry booths and enjoy fellowship at the Ministry EXPO '10.
Turn Us Loose
Balloon Fiesta is coming up and so is Turn Us Loose. What a great time to minister to our community and those from out of town. Save a few hours on Sunday, October 3, for Turn Us Loose. Street witness, serve in a nursing home, or grab your hat, gloves, and cleanup tools to help clean a charity facility. These are just a few opportunities to choose from. Pick up an assignment before or after services on the weekend of October 2-3 then be turned loose to serve and love the people of Albuquerque in Jesus' name.
Turn Us Loose T-shirts will be on sale for $3.
Visit turnusloose.com for more details or to view photos of past events.
Chase the Balloons '10
When: Saturday 10/9/2010 7:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM
It's the most beautiful cycling event of the year! M88 Presents the 7th Annual Chase the Balloons Cycling Benefit, sponsored by Sport Systems, on Saturday, October 9. You'll experience the International Balloon Fiesta in a whole new way and support Christian Radio in New Mexico!
Get your legs moving with the 25-mile ride, pedal forward on the Metric Century (65.5 miles), or enjoy the ride with your whole family with our 10K Family Ride. Whichever you choose, we'll kick off at 7:30 AM at the Del Norte Sports and Wellness located at 7120 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Join us as we chase the balloons to support Christian radio and the spreading of the gospel across New Mexico!
Pre-register for Chase the Balloons for just $25.
Purchase a Jersey for just $65.
You may also register at Del Norte Sports and Wellness on the day of the event for $30.
Visit ChaseTheBalloons.com
CISM Group Crisis Intervention
When: Starts Friday 11/12/2010 8:00:00 AM - Ends Saturday 11/13/2010 4:00:00 PM
Crisis Caregivers is offering Group Crisis Intervention training for anyone in the fields of Business and Industry Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress.
Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, the Group Crisis Intervention course will prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusings and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed.
The two-day CISM Individual Peer Intervention Training will take place 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday, November 12, and 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday, November 13. The fee for Crisis Caregivers is $35 until October 10, then $50 with registration ending October 30.The fee for Non Crisis Caregivers is $60 until October 10, then $75 with registration ending October 30. Registration includes the manual and Certificate.
For further event details Les Palmer.
Download registration forms or learn more about Crisis Caregivers.
