Calvary Baptist Church
Walnut, IA
Preaching the old-time gospel in Iowa's Antique city.
WALNUT, IOWA
2010 - This Year in History Feb. 12-14 - ProTeens Winter Meltdown @ Camp Jan. 24 - Guest Speaker
13 teens and 4 sponsors enjoyed a great time at IRBC from Friday - Sunday. There was plenty of snow, fun, friends and great preaching. Everyone enjoyed hearing Joe Fox speak.
Missionary Andy Smith, who spoke here in July 2008 returned to update us on their pre-field progress. He came with his wife, Elizabeth and their 9-month-old son Judah.
They got word this week that their support level went from 98 to 100%! They begin church "building" in April after 4 years of pre-field ministry.
He preached from Matthew 6:25-34 about worry in the morning and we cancelled the PM service due to a surprise power outage in town.
Jan. 12 - Hosted the Pastor's & Wives Fellowship
From Pastors and Missionaries
Clockwise from top L: Pastor Aaron Hand, Mindy Hand, Pastor Mike Martin, Melissa, Dawn (Cumberland), Pastor Tim Capon (Carroll), Tara and Pastor John Woodford (Sioux City), Pastor Chris Tjapkes and Susan (Perry), Pastor Joe Earle, Joshua and Amy (Grace - Harlan), Gina and Pastor Jim Ackerson (Guthrie Center), Audrey Hand and Abby Hand.
Jan. 10 - Annual Business Meeting
Minutes:
The annual meeting of Calvary Baptist Church was held on January 10, 2010 at 1:00 PM with 33 members present. Pastor Hand opened the meeting with reading II Chronicles 30:12 and prayer. Pastor's report set two goals for 2010: finalizing the updating of the membership roll and gaining 2 families. The minutes from the previous quarter were read. A motion by Paul Riley, seconded by Rob Sampson, to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried. The financial report was reviewed. A motion by Alan Stevens, seconded by Paul Riley, to accept the financial report as presented. Motion carried. A review of the Wednesday night schedule was discussed: JOY Club 6:20 PM, Bible Study at 6:30 PM and ProTeens at 7:00 PM. A motion by Linda Booth, seconded by Rob Sampson, to continue with the schedule. Motion carried. A letter was read from Diana Bryan asking for her name to be removed from the membership roll. A motion by Paul Riley, seconded by Vern Booth, to accept her request. Motion carried. Election was held: A motion by Paul Riley, seconded by Jerry Hansen, to get the Baptist Bulletin for each active family (35) @ $8.00 each; give IARBC $60 for the State Paper; $150 for the Daily Bread and $75 for the JOY Club Charter. Motion carried. A motion by Robert Dierking, seconded by Vern Booth, to set the Pastoral Expense at $3500 and the Parsonage Allowance at $5000 for 2010. Motion carried. A motion by Dewey Linden, seconded by Tim Branan, to table the Missionary Support giving until next quarter. Motion carried. A new directory will be coming out soon including the calling tree. Pastor & Mindy were asked to leave. Dewey Linden chaired the meeting. Discussion was held concerning Pastor's salary. A motion by Rob Sampson, seconded by Alan Stevens, to increase Pastor's salary by $2400 for 2010. Ballot vote: 27 yes 3 no Motion carried. Meeting adjourned with prayer. Clerk/Treas. Izetta Dierking
1. Mel Stadt 1951-1958 Email
2. Byron Whitehouse 1958-1961
3. Don Bunge 1961-1964
4. Ted Konvalin 1964-1965
5. Ralph Chandler 1966-1970
6. Jerry Howarth 1972-1976 Email
7. Max Bowlin 1976-1989 Email
8. John Murray 1990-1993 Email
9. Paul Hutchins 1994-2006 Email
10. Aaron Hand 2007-Present Email
Special Dates in our History
Spring 1951 - 38 members band together for a new church.
9/30/1951 - Mel Stadt called to be Pastor.
12/12/1951 - Church incorporated.
6/10/1952 - Art Anderson licensed to preach.
7/8/1952 - Began church basement.
10/12/1952 - 1st service in new basement.
4/26/1953 - Dedication of Church basement, Rev. Robert Peterson was the speaker.
2/23/1958 - Church was dedicated to the Lord, Pastor Herb Anderson was the speaker.
3/25/1958 - Byron Whitehouse called to be Pastor.
April 1959 - 1st P.A. system.
9/22/1961 - Don Bunge called to be Pastor.
Jan. 1963 - Voted for blacktop/drive parking.
Oct. 1963 - Joined the International Council of Christian Churches.
1963 - Maurice Knudsen licensed to preach.
10/24/1964 - Ted Konvalin called to be Pastor.
10/8/1965 - B.Y.F. Outside sign.
8/8/1966 - Ralph Chandler called to be Pastor.
10/2/1966 - Mortgage note burning (orginal building)
1966 - Suspended ceiling in basement installed.
1968 - New organ purchased.
1968 - Dial-A-Meditation installed.
5/12/1969 - Present parsonage purchased (303 Country St.)
1971 - 21 members transferred to Immanuel Baptist Church in Atlantic. Church planted (Pastor Ralph Chandler & members).
7/7/1971 - Voted Jerry Howorth interim Pastor.
7/9/1972 - Jerry Howorth called to be Pastor.
6/6/1976 - Max Bowlin called to be Pastor.
Apr. 1977 - Pitch roof installed.
5/21/1986 - Voted to approve new Sunday School addition (Martin & Sons to build).
4/11/1990 - John Murray called to be Pastor.
12/19/1993 - Paul Hutchins called to be Pastor.
8/10/1994 - Saved our cottonwood tree from forced removal.
9/10/1995 - Children's Church approved.
11/19/1995 - AirLock approved.
4/17/1997 - New "Majesty" hymnal purchased.
1/11/1998 - Approved "Project Forgiveness."
1/10/1999 - Approved sanctuary & entry remodeling.
2000 - New sidewalks and driveway at the Church. New Garage roof & opener at the Parsonage.
Summer 2000 - First Youth Missions Trip (Littleton, CO; VBS).
Summer 2006 - New double garage at Parsonage.
July 2006 - Ted Ertel approved as Interim Pastor.
4/1/2007 - Aaron Hand called to be Pastor.
4/15/2007 - A new air conditioner was approved for the church.
5/27/2007 - A new church website (www.calvarybaptistwalnut.com) was first published.
6/16/2007 - "Sounds of Faith" from Carroll, IA put on a concert for us outdoors.
7/8/2007 - Pastor Aaron Hand was licensed to preach.
Aug. 12-15, 2007 - Evangelistic Meetings with Evangelist Ken Sparks.
9/30/2007 - Baptism Service: Madison Hamilton, Caterina Langlois and Elizabeth Langlois.
10/14/2007 - New Sound System was approved with a $4,000 fund created.
11/29/2007 - New Sound System installed.
12/30/2007 - Baptism Service: Blaine Lees, Ashley Lees, Ed Garber, Stephanie Garber, Ryan Garber, Grant Garber and Alex Garber.
1/13/2008 - Voted to support Missionary Rhonda Green at $150 per quarter.
2/17/2008 - Baptism Service: Joel Sampson.
2/24 - 2/27/2008 - Bible Conference with Mike & Elizabeth Augsburger.
9/7/2008 - Children's Church begins. Also, Tim Branan installed a new bike rack on the north side of the church.
9/14/2008 - A new range was approved for the Parsonage, with a cap of $550.
9/28/2008 - Baptism Service: Tim & Ruth Glines
10/5/2008 - A new Sunday School class begins (KYB "Know Your Bible") and the CCC room is renamed to the KYB room.
10/12/2008 - A new curtain for the platform was approved, with a cap of $250 for the project.
10/19/2008 - Baptism Service: Ashley & Cassidy Riley
6/14/2009 - New pulpit mic was installed and a new A/C unit for the auditorium was approved. The air conditioner was unanimously approved to be installed by Affordable Heating & Air, operated by Tim Glines, for the price of $2,550.93. The A/C unit was installed within a week.
7/12/2009 - A new Wednesday Night schedule was approved. Adult Bible Study & Prayer Time will be from 6:30-7:30, JOY Club remains 6:20-7:30 and ProTeens will be from 7-8:00.
8/23/2009 - Baptism Service: Bonn Boyd, at the Prairie Rose Lake.
Sept. 13-16, 2009 - Creation Conference with Dr. Wayne Deckert (6 sessions).
Remembering Brenda Hamilton
Brenda Hamilton went to be with her Lord on September 23, 2005 after struggling with cancer.
We invite you to read Brenda's Journal.
Ron Hamilton Family