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Home FellowshipsOn break for summerInformation on the times and locations is available at the bulletin board as you enter the church. B78A Bible Study for students in 7th and 8th grade, is held every Sunday during 2nd service in the Upper Room. Thank you for visting our website. We look forward to worshipping our Lord with you. Whether you are looking for a church or already attend one, we pray that this site will encourage you in your daily walk with Christ.

We are a non-denominational church affiliated with Calvary Chapels across the nation. We desire to lift the name of Jesus high through verse-by-verse Biblical teaching and passionate worship.

Please visit us at 19381 N. Hwy 314 in Belen

or call us at 505-864-6611.

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SUNDAY

8:30am & 11:00am with Pastor Ray Jaramillo

*Childrens Church offered at all services

*11am - B-78 Bible Study/7th & 8th Graders

*10:15am & 1:00pm - Stand in the Gap Prayer

MONDAY

7:00pm Valor - Young Mens Discipleship

TUESDAY

6:00am Mens Prayer

WEDNESDAY

7:00pm - Evening Service

*Children's Church provided

7:00pm - Youth Group

THURSDAY

9:30am - Womens Prayer

FRIDAY

4:00pm - Flourish - Girls Discipleship

7:00pm - A New Thirst - Addiction Recovery

SATURDAY

6:00pm Service with Pastor Ray Jaramillo

*Childrens Church offered

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who we areWhat We BelieveWHAT WE BELIEVE Statement of Faith

Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley has been formed as a fellowship of local believers under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We gather for the purpose of knowing and glorifying Jesus Christ. As individuals in Christs body we desire to be conformed into the image of Jesus Christ.

We are not a denominational church, nor are we opposed to denominations as such, only to their over-emphasis of the doctrinal differences that have led to the division of the body of Christ. We are a church that shares a similar philosophy of ministry with Calvary Chapel fellowships throughout the world. As our church grows, we pray that our faith and vision will also grow. For that reason, we might be called a fellowship subject to changes that God requires.

We believe the only true basis of Christian fellowship is Christs Agape love, which is greater than any differences we possess, and without which we have no right to claim ourselves to be Christians.

WHY WE EXIST:

Our threefold purpose is to:

-Elevate God: We believe that we should love the Lord our God with our whole heart, mind, soul, and strength. Loving God is our highest call. All ministry flows from a personal relationship and worship of the living God.

-Equip the Saints: The Bible reminds us that we being many are one body, joined and fitted together. We are a spiritual family. We believe in mutual ministry for the equipping of the saints, for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ (Eph 4:12). Thus we meet in both large and small groups to be trained according to the Bible, which we believe is the owners manual for our lives.

-Evangelize the community: Jesus reminded His disciples; All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:18b-20). We desire to reach out to the community in which God has placed us, and the world in which we find ourselves. Our desire is to bring people to Jesus Christ, so they may receive Him as their Lord and Savior.

WHERE YOU FIT IN:

First, present yourself to God (Rom 12:1) and see if God has planted you in this fellowship. If so, discover your gifts and the calling of God in your life.

Second, study to show yourself approved unto God (II Tim 2:15). As you grow in your relationship with God, let Him prepare you for effective service.

Third, commit yourself to the work of Jesus Christ in this fellowship. Get involved as a yielded vessel to do God's bidding anywhere He directs. So should we say, as Isaiah (6:8) said, Here I am, Send me!

WE BELIEVE the Bible to be the only inspired, infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God.

(2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:21).

WE BELIEVE there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 10:30)

WE BELIEVE in the deity of Christ (John 10:33); His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:34-35); His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15, 7:26); His miracles (John 2:11); His vicarious and atoning death (1 Corinthians 15:3; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 2:9); His resurrection (John 11:25;

1 Corinthians 15:4); His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19); His personal return to earth in power and glory. (Acts 1:11; Revelation 19:11-16)

WE BELIEVE in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature, and that all are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ, and that only by God's grace, through faith alone, are we saved.

(John 3:16-19; 5:24; Romans 3:23, 5:8-9; Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 3:5)

WE BELIEVE in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are not unto the resurrection of damnation.

(John 5:28-29)

WE BELIEVE in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Galatians 3:26-28)

WE BELIEVE in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by Whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (Romans 8:13-14; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19-20;

Ephesians 4:30, 5:18)

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1. Recognize the indisputable fact

that you are a sinner.

Romans 3:23 says, All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Our human instinct is to reject the responsi-bility of our sinfulness. We try and rationalize it (I'm not doing anything anyone else hasnt done), minimize it (Hey, it doesnt effect anyone but me) or event re-name it (There were a few errors in judgment on my part). But God desires us to take responsibility for our sin and turn from it.

2. Repent of your sin.

Repent literally means, to turn away from. Scripture says to repent and be converted that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. There needs to be a definite change in behavior. This will indicate whether there is a true desire to follow Christ. If we think we are Christians but our behavior is opposite of a biblical lifestyle, we should seriously examine ourselves. God desires us to walk holy and He gives us the ability to do so.

3. Believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross

to take away your sin.

The Bible tells us that Jesus paid the price once and for all for any who would call on Him and turn away from their sin. His death upon the cross was the cost for our sin. He took our place. In Johns Gospel, Jesus Said, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the father except through Me. Not everybody goes to heaven; only those who place their faith for salvation in Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

4. Receive Jesus Christ into your heart and life.

But as many received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name (John 1:12). God does not desire for anyone to perish and has given Jesus as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of those who would trust Him with all their heart, mind, soul and strength. Make that decision today. Let Christ come in and make the changes He needs to make in your life.

What to Pray:

Dear Lord Jesus,

I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe and thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I now invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as Lord and Savior. As I read the Bible and seek Christian fellowship, make me the kind of person You want me to be.

In Jesus' name. Amen

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We are excited that you have taken the first step in getting involved! Its our desire that you use your gift for the building of the body of Christ. Not only is it a good thing, the scripture says that it is every believers responsibility

Ephesians 4:16

Under his control all the different parts of the body fit together, and the whole body is held together by every joint with which it is provided. So when each separate part works as it should, the whole body grows and builds itself up through love.

(Good News Translation)

It is our prayer that you find the place that you fit in and serve the Lord, with His love, as we watch the body grow!

Below is our statement of faith. These things are essential for us to be of one mind.

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how we beganMEET PASTOR RAYBorn in New Mexico, Ray's parents moved to Southern California when he was a year old. Growing up in Baldwin Park, he was influenced by his dad who was doing drugs. In his 7th grade year at school he started with pot, and by his freshman year at Bishop Amat Catholic High School in La Puente he was abusing cocaine and alcohol. Pastor Ray recalls, "I remember living for the weekend where we would go to people's houses and get wasted."

After getting kicked out of Bishop Amat and attending Baldwin Park High School, he continued down the same road. Upon graduating from High School he landed a job making good money, and at age 19 he purchased an '85 Corvette...he was now living life in the fast lane. Still living for the weekend, his drug problem got worse. Things went downhill fast! Pastor Ray remembers, "My mom was a Christian and was always preaching to me. When I was so high I thought I was going to die, I would tell God that if He would just help me through this, I would give my life to Him. He did but I never kept my end of the bargain."

"One day while going to score some drugs, I remember that out of nowhere I heard a voice? Whether, in my mind or audible I don't know. But I heard, "Go to church." I thought I was going crazy and ignored it. I started to get out of my truck when I heard it again. This time I started the car punched the gas and went to church. My mom was attending Calvary Chapel West Covina. She had been trying to get me to go to church with her, and that night I showed up and God spoke to me through Pastor Raul Ries. I gave my life to the Lord that night, and have never looked back."

"Months after coming to Christ I felt that God was calling me into the ministry, and I went to bible school. I got married to my beautiful wife, and in 1992, after my first daughter was born we moved to Belen, New Mexico where we started Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV)."

In October of 1992 Pastor Ray and Margarite started a weekly home bible study in the basement of their home. Once the home study was established they began meeting on Sundays for services in the basement. The church was incorporated on July 18, 1994 and by December 1994 the church of thirty people had outgrown the basement and they rented their first building on Becker Street in Belen. By April 1997 the church of 120 members had outgrown the Becker Street location and moved to a new location in Rio Communities. By the end of 1999 the facility in Rio Communities also become to small to comfortably accommodate the weekly worshippers.

After several years and attempts to rent the only suitable available space in Belen, the vacated Wal-Mart store, Wal-Mart agreed to lease the building through their remaining lease period. In April 2001, on Easter Sunday, CCRGV held their first service in their new facility located at the north end of Belen in the central Rio Grande Valley.

After four years in the new facility the church continues to grow on a weekly basis. In August of 2004 we completed our new 1500 seating sanctuary.

It is the vision of Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley to continue to be active in our community for the gospel of Jesus Christ and grow as people are added to the church.

picture & bioservice timesSERVICE TIMESSaturday Nights

6:00 pm *Spanish Interpretation

Kid's Church offered

Sunday Mornings

8:30 am *Deaf Interpretation

11:00 am *Spanish Interpretation

Kid's Church offered at both services

Wednesday Nights

7:00 pm

Kid's Church offered

eventsUPCOMING EVENTSFight the Good Fight

A new weekend study through 2 Timothy

CHURCH PICNIC - August 1st - 4pm behind the church

There will be Burgers & Dogs along with a Baptism Service

Klaus will be offering FREE caracticture drawing for kids!

Mark your calendars for August 28thValencia County's Largest

CCA MUD BOG IS COMING!!!

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ministriesMINISTRIESNew Thirst (One Step Program to Recovery)

Michael Armijo

A drug & alcohol recovery program based on the Word of God. This program, sponsored by Calvary Chapel is a community service offered at no cost.

Fridays 7pm at the Church - unless otherwise announced

Bereavement Ministry

Christine Gallegos

Our heart is to surround the bereaved with the hope and comfort of Gods love by creating meaningful funerals and memorials for grieving friends and family. We are here to assist with food prep, serving and any other needs that may come up. *As Needed

Book Store

Kirk Triplett

We offer music, videos, books, Bibles and gift items. All material is offered to help edify and equip the body. Volunteers are responsible for opening and/or closing, cleaning, cashiering and providing customer service.

Before & After Each Service

Cleaning Ministry

Michael Armijo

We ask for one Saturday a month commitment. We clean the church and prepare it for Wednesday evening and Sunday morning service. We clean the childrens classrooms, sanctuary, lobby area and bathrooms, as well as the main entrance.

Saturdays & Before Special Events

Cops for Christ

Jason Peck

Cops for Christ is a fellowship of sworn and retired Law Enforcement Officers that follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. This ministry was established so that law enforcement officers can join together to support, encourage and enrich one another, as we grow in the strength of the one true God. We are dedicated to the growth in personal integrity and family relationships through the power of and faith in Jesus Christ.

We meet the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at 8:30 am

Craftsmen for Christ

Tony Metoyer

We will bless others by using our gifts and talents to help with their physical needs, in and around their homes. We will show Christ's love thru our service to others. This ministry is available to all, either as workers or recipients. *As Needed

Crown Financial

Tony Metoyer

Teaching biblical financial principles in order to be financially free to have a more intimate relationship with Christ, to serve Him and His kingdom.

Contact the church for class schedule

Deaf Ministry

Jennifer Jaramillo

Our desire is to be equipped to reach the Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing community. We want to reach the Deaf Community with love, grace and the saving knowledge of our Lord & Savior.

Interpretation During 9:30 am Sunday Service

Greeters

Kevin Casillas

The purpose of the Greeters ministry is to welcome people as they arrive for services and special events. Welcoming includes handing out bulletins and other information, assisting with the layout of the building, and directions to the classrooms.

During All Services & Special Events

Home Fellowships

Jim & Peggy Greer

Our vision is to study the Word of God in small groups throughout our community. Each fellowship is unique, please take a brochure for more information. We look forward to fellowshipping with you and your family

Sundays at 6:00pm

Information Desk

Bernice Gallegos

We serve the body by helping with events, registrations, church information, answering phones and being there for the people.

* During All Services & Special Events

Kid's Church - visit site

Pastor Martin Olivas

Our goal is to encourage and equip Gods precious children in the priceless treasures of Gods word. Our childrens ministry offers many ways in which to serve - Teachers/Helpers/Substitutes/Craft Set up

During All Service Times

Loving Arms (Pregnancy & Adoption Ministry)

Steve & Dana Kerns

We Provide Loving Arms (love, understanding, counseling, & Biblical options) to women and young girls facing decisions with an unplanned pregnancy. We provide Loving Arms to couples consi-dering adoption as Gods plan for them. We emphasize that all life is precious and that we are adopted as children of God. Eph 1:3-6

As Needed

Marriage Ministry

Heath & Jerron Wright

We are here to glorify God by cultivating a biblical relationship with God that is lived out in the marriage and family, releasing God's children to effectively minister to God and serve the body of Christ, displaying the true love of Christ for His bride the Church.

As Needed

Meals Ministry

Clara Baca

Individuals prepare and deliver a complete meal for someone who is ill, just had a baby, just been released from the hospital or for some other reason is temporarily unable to cook for themselves. This provides an opportunity to pray for the family and minister to their needs.

As Needed

Media

Nancy Espinosa

Record our services, womens bible studies, special events and more. We also produce the CDs for each service and special events.

As Needed

Men's Ministry

Sam Sais

Gives men an opportunity to get together for prayer and fellowship.

- Men's Prayer, every Tuesday at 6am

New Believer Advisors

Sam Sais

After an altar call, the New Believer Advisor will welcome the new believer into the family of God. They will give them a Bible, share with them information regarding the commitment they have just made and pray with them. The counselors will also do follow up contact with the new believer by phone.

At Every Altar Call

Prison Ministry

Sheldon Perkins

This ministry has a dual purpose: evangelism and discipleship. Evangelism through presenting the Gospel. Discipleship through teaching a Foundations in Faith class.

Safety

Jason Peck

This ministry is a group of volunteers who patrol the parking areas and building during all main services at Calvary, as well as special events sponsored by Calvary. We also oversee the general flow of traffic.

During All Services and Special Events

Sound/Video Ministry

Kirk Triplett

We provide sound reinforcement to enhance church services, church functions, outreaches and special events as needed. The video ministry exists to enhance church services and functions through the use of video. We also produce a weekly television program.

During All Services and Special Events

Tutoring Ministry

Damon Fleming

The Tutoring Ministry serves all of God's children in the educational realm. From Kindergarten to college level academics, home schooled or public education, we tutor in order to provide our community and individuals the tools and resources they need to be successful in their pursuit of academic excellence.

Wednesdays 5pm-6pm, bring your books

Ushers

Isaac Aragon

The purpose of the Ushers is to welcome people as they arrive in the sanctuary the Ushers assist with finding seats and whatever other needs my arise. After each service they prepare the sanctuary for the next service.

During All Services & Special Events

Women's Ministry

Margarite Jaramillo

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The heart of the Women's ministry is to help each and every women grow in their relationship with Christ. We offer bible studies, prayer groups, reading groups as well as retreats and conferences.

Thursdays 9:30 am for Prayer

Word on Business

Chuck Ray

This ministry is established so that small business owners, managers and employees can study the Word of God as it relates to the operation of business. We are dedicated to serving and glorifying the Lord through each and every part of our business ventures and apply the teachings of Jesus Christ to our business life.

We meet together to pray, study the Word of God, fellowship, disciple and encourage one another.

Every Thursday at 4:30pm

Worship Team

Kirk Triplett

The purpose of Worship is to provide an atmosphere that will keep our focus on Jesus Christ and allows the Holy Spirit to move us into a deeper understanding of Biblical truths. The worship team is a group of individuals who have a heart to see Jesus glorified through song and praise and use vocals and/or instruments. Worship members are always needed before and after each teaching, for Home Fellowships, and for special events.

During All Services

Youth Group

Shaun Gibson

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This ministry is targeted from 6th to 12th grade. Our soul purpose is to equip the body (youth) to fulfill the calling God has placed on their lives (Ephesians 4:11). We are interested in getting our youth plugged into church, becoming an active part of various ministries here at Calvary and to reach out with love to each other and to those outside the church.

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click the shield to go to sitePage 1Thank you for your inquiry regarding Calvary Chapel Academy (CCA) We understand that the decision of selecting a school that will best meet the future needs of your family is an important one. The vision and philosophy of any school you consider should be a clear extension of your own personal beliefs and values. Selecting a private Christian school does not only require an investment of your time and money, but a commitment to uphold and reinforce those standards and characteristics of that particular school. www.ccabelen.com

As a ministry of Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV), we will uphold and reinforce the same belief systems as the church. As a ministry of the church, we at CCA will fulfill Gods calling to assist parents in their God-given responsibility to educate their children (Deuteronomy 6:7-9 and 11:19-21).

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Why do you call yourselves pierced?

There are three main reasons.

FIRST, the Bible teaches us that our Savior Jesus Christ was pierced for us.

For dogs have surrounded me; A band of evildoers has encompassed me; They pierced my hands and my feet. Psa 22:16

"I will pour out ... the Spirit of grace ..., so that they will look on Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him, as one mourns for an only son, .Zech 12:10 John 19:37

But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being {fell} upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed. Isa 53:5

BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is to be. Amen. Rev 1:7

SECOND, the Bible uses the expression pierced for what happens to people when they have an encounter with truth. Peter, by the power of the Holy Spirit preached the gospel to Jews from all over the world who were gathered in Jerusalem.

Now when they heard {this,} they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" Acts 2:37

In the book of Hebrews the power of the Bible is described this way...

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Heb 4:12

THIRD, we see that as believers in Christ we will be pierced. In many placed in the Bible the words for trial, test, and tempt (Peira - peirazo - peirasmos) are all from the same root which means to pierce. In the following verses we have used pierced as the translation for these words.

We should look forward to piercing...

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various piercing, James 1:2

We should pierce ourselves...

Pierce yourselves {to see} if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you--unless indeed you fail the test? 2 Cor 13:5

We can be encouraged when we are pierced...

For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been pierced in all things as {we are, yet} without sin. Heb 4:15

Blessed is a man who perseveres under piercing; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which {the Lord} has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12

We are a group who wants to be pierced, not through the skin, but through the heart, soul, and spirit with the truth of Jesus Christ.

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