How it all started...
From our humble beginning, Calvary has grown through the Grace of God and the commitment of Calvary’s members. God has been good to us. We have grown from nineteen (19) charter members on January 29, 1939 to over 1,000 members today. We are still growing, both in spirit and in numbers.
Calvary began its services in the Presbyterian meetinghouse. The Presbyterian Church met only two Sundays a month (2nd and 4th). Calvary conducted services on the other Sundays. The arrangements worked well and Calvary will forever be indebted to the good will of the Presbyterian brethren.
A building program began immediately and a ‘lot’ of land was purchased from the City of Jesup, (April 18, 1939), on the main thoroughfare, in the fastest growing section of town. The ground for the new building was broken with appropriate ceremonies on May 25, 1939. The building was constructed using concrete blocks that were manufactured locally at the plant set up for this purpose.
Calvary began its services in the Presbyterian meetinghouse. The Presbyterian Church met only two Sundays a month (2nd and 4th). Calvary conducted services on the other Sundays. The arrangements worked well and Calvary will forever be indebted to the good will of the Presbyterian brethren.
A building program began immediately and a ‘lot’ of land was purchased from the City of Jesup, (April 18, 1939), on the main thoroughfare, in the fastest growing section of town. The ground for the new building was broken with appropriate ceremonies on May 25, 1939. The building was constructed using concrete blocks that were manufactured locally at the plant set up for this purpose.
In January of 1941, the Baptist Home Mission Board approved the plans of the new building and agreed to advance the church (on a loan basis) the finances necessary for it’s completion. The work was intensified. On June 29, 1941 the first services were held in the completed building.
An educational building was begun in the middle 1950’s and its dedication was held on September 8, 1957. This building relieved the stress caused by Sunday School and Training Union classes. Calvary had room to grow, which lasted for many years. On August 19, 1981 a lot behind the church was purchased for the purpose of future needs. That need came to a realization and a new Family Worship Center was constructed. The dedication for this Family Worship Center was held on October 2, 1988. This building houses the social hall, the gym, and the Youth Suite.
An educational building was begun in the middle 1950’s and its dedication was held on September 8, 1957. This building relieved the stress caused by Sunday School and Training Union classes. Calvary had room to grow, which lasted for many years. On August 19, 1981 a lot behind the church was purchased for the purpose of future needs. That need came to a realization and a new Family Worship Center was constructed. The dedication for this Family Worship Center was held on October 2, 1988. This building houses the social hall, the gym, and the Youth Suite.
On January 29, 2001 we held our annual homecoming and broke ground for a new worship center. We committed to build this worship center debt free, and God has been with us every step of the way. Our dream was fulfilled on November 14, 2004, when we celebrated our first worship service and dedication in the new building.
Expanding the vision...
To accommodate our growing congregation and provide additional space for Sunday school classes for both children and adults, we recognized the need for a larger facility. With our vision set, we broke ground on the new educational building on April 12, 2010. The construction was completed, and we officially moved in on August 19, 2012, and later held a dedication ceremony on December 2, 2012. In order to further expand our parking area, we demolished the original church building on December 29, 2014.