Calvary Celebrates New Deacon’s Ordination Service

Rev. Dr. John R. Walton, Senior Pastor and the congregation of Calvary Baptist Church, Milwaukee’s oldest African American Baptist Church, will be making histo- ry as they celebrate the ordi- nation of three new deacons, one male and two female, (Reginald Riley, Sharon Hay- wood and Carol Haywood). This will be Calvary’s first or- dination of women deacons, which is Church history and something to celebrate. Calvary Baptist Church, lo- cated at 2959 North Teuto- nia Avenue, is wheelchair and elevator accessible. Parking is available east and west of the church and on the street. The Deacons Ordination Service will be on July 19, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Dr. Don Dar- ius Butler, Senior Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. Celebratory sermon cen- tered on the theme, “Dea- cons, Pastor and People: Activating Our Authority” Matthew 16:18-19. The entire community is invited. For additional information, contact the church at 414- 372-1450, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.