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Freshmen Lead Warriors to Victory Saturday

Freshmen Lead Warriors to Victory Saturday

by | Sep 27, 2021

The CU freshmen had a dominant performance on Saturday as they led the Warriors to a sweep over Great Lakes Christian College.  “The freshmen were good tonight,” Warrior Head Coach Josh Johnson said. “Elle took over in set two.  Brianna was fantastic in set three.  Haley and Kolbie were stabilizing forces as the team came out of the gates fast.  It was a great performance.” 

The Warriors and Great Lakes had never met before on the volleyball court.  The Warriors came into the match at 8-6 having dropped their last contest Friday to Barclay College. 


CU got off to a great start in the first set, jumping out to an early 10 point lead. The team was in sync offensively while defensively they were able to come up with big digs as they continued to stretch their lead.    
  
After the Warriors cruised to a first set victory, the second set proved to be more challenging as both teams went back and forth. Still, the Warriors were able to build a small lead behind big kills by Elle Davis.   
  
The third set was similar as the previous set.   The Warriors went on an eight point match clinching run with the timely swings from Brianna Hansen.   
  
“It was a great team effort today,” Coach Johnson said. “Hannah Davidson and Basia Nesbett-Tucker each transitioned tonight to different roles.  It was difficult for both of them but they did a good job.” 

Haley Arneson led the team with seven kills.  Elle Davis followed closely behind with five kills.  Miriam Mccubbin and Kolbie Krempges each added eight digs to give the CU defense a huge lift.  Davidson also had 20 assists in the match.   
 
The Warriors will be back in action on Tuesday night against nationally ranked Manhattan Christian College.  Match time is 6 pm in Manhattan, KS. 

Second Half Goals Lead to a 6-0 Shutout

Second Half Goals Lead to a 6-0 Shutout

by | Sep 21, 2021

The Warriors scored a handful of second-half goals as the team shutout Central Christian College 6-0 on Tuesday afternoon in Kansas City, MO.  With the win, the Warriors improve to 3-3-0 on the season.

“I was proud of the guys and the way they created energy in the second half,” Warrior Head Coach Jayke Maples said. “We played pretty well today.  Offensively we did a good job of playing off of each other.  Defensively we organized well and did a good job of supporting and covering for each other.”

In the opening minutes, the Warriors came out strong with good possession as the team was able to move the ball into the attacking third and create scoring chances on frame. The Warriors were able to get on the board first as Jeovanny Castillo dished the ball to Cobi Keel who tucked in a beautiful goal into the corner of the net 28 yards out to give the Warriors a 1-0 lead.


As the half wore on, the Warriors continued to create chances as they used good combinations for shots on goal. Castillo found the ball from Bayron Mendez and was able to sneak through and get his first goal of the game.  The defense continued to do a good job of stopping the attack from CCCB.  Despite controlling possession throughout the half and having several additional chances to score, the halftime buzzer sounded giving the Warriors a 2-0 lead at the break. 

In the second half, the Warriors came out with high energy looking to finish their scoring opportunities. Clay Williams tucked a ball into the back of the net after a beautiful assist from Castillo for goal #3.  It didn’t take long to get #4 as Castillo found Sam Cocha for his first goal of the season.

Just minutes later, Castillo scored goal #5 off a rebounded shot from Seth Mccubbin. 
Despite their lead, the Warriors continued to relentlessly pressure the net as they continued to create scoring chances while limiting the Saints’ opportunities to score.

With just minutes to play, the Warriors added to their lead as Castillo scored an unassisted goal to secure his first career hat trick for CU.


Jeovanny Castillo led the Warriors with three goals on the afternoon.  Next up, the Warriors will be on the road Friday night as they face Barclay College in Haviland, KS. 

EXPLORE MISSIONS EVENT

EXPLORE MISSIONS EVENT

by | Sep 21, 2021

ON THE CAMPUS OF CALVARY UNIVERSITY

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
evening
9:00-10:00
HAYSTACK PRAYER MEETING

Mobilizing Missions, Zane Bloom

Friday, November 18, 2022
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10:30-10:50AM
SYNERGY WITH CALVARY AND BMW
12:00-1:00 p.m.
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afternoon
1:00-1:20
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Projects, places, and people for global internships

1:30-2:20
MOVED BY COMPASSION

Engaging the Biblical Mandate of Compassion Ministry

2:30-2:50
PATHWAYS IN MISSION

Evaluating personal readiness and determining next steps

3:00-3:50
CHURCH DECONSTRUCTION

Finding appropriate methods and models for building healthy churches everywhere

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Building a support schedule 

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Saturday, November 19, 2022
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Continental Breakfast
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Dr. Bonine reflects on time with Calvary alumni in Europe

Dr. Bonine reflects on time with Calvary alumni in Europe

by | Sep 17, 2021

Bonine’s travels took him all across Europe, traveling via train by night, and visiting Calvary alumni serving as missionaries by day.

“I told the people I met along the way about my visits with Calvary grads, which then led to several spiritual conversations!”

At the turn of the century, Dr. Tom Bonine got the idea to backpack through Europe so he could “visit the Calvary graduates doing mission work in Europe.” Bonine wanted to assure them that the Calvary students were praying for them. When he got the idea for the trip, he “didn’t hesitate whatsoever.” In July of 2000, he bought a 30-day Eurail Pass and began his travels. 

The Eurail Pass was a blessing of convenience during his travels, allowing him to get on and off the trains throughout countries. “I didn’t need to purchase tickets as I traveled throughout the Eurail Pass countries.” On top of simplifying transportation, the train also provided a place to sleep at night. “I could travel at night, sleep on the train, and then the missionaries didn’t feel like they needed to find housing for me.” However, his travels were not without their own set of challenges. Once, when Bonine couldn’t sleep on a train and all the hotels were booked up, he ended up sleeping on a park bench in Split, Croatia. Another difficulty was knowing which train he needed to take and when it would leave the station. Once, Bonine accidentally boarded a train through a Non-Eurail Pass country, and was scolded by the conductor for trying to show his Eurail Pass. “I gave him my envelope of German Marks and kept apologizing—in English, which was a mistake—but he let me stay on the train,” he recounted, “minus my envelope of German Marks.” 

On a typical day during Bonine’s trip, he would meet the missionary in the morning at the train station and then he would “spend the day with the missionary visiting their ministry, then return to the train station and ride the train to my next missionary appointment.”

Bonine says that it was a joy to witness Calvary grads, even his own former students, working on the mission field. He says that he found it a “huge blessing” to be able to see the good accomplished by these alumni. He was encouraged to hear the missionaries talk about “how well Calvary had prepared them for the work they were doing,” serving Christ in a myriad of ministries and helping the Europeans grow spiritually. Another fond memory Bonine recalls from his trip is meeting Europeans while on the train, “I told the people I met along the way about my visits with Calvary grads, which then led to several spiritual conversations!”

Overall, Bonine was quite satisfied by the trip. During his time there, Bonine was able to see that “Calvary’s programs of study were successfully preparing students for effective ministries,” and found that “the missionaries appreciated having someone check up on them, and to pray for them.” He is thankful that he spent his time in Europe with the Calvary graduates rather than the stereotypical tourist travels. “As I traveled across Europe by train and saw many of the tourist sites, I thought, ‘If I had spent this money to just see tourist sites, I would be very disappointed.’ The time spent with missionaries was the highlight of the trip, and it was well worth the expense.”

Bonine currently serves as adjunct faculty, teaching courses such as General Psychology and Human Growth and Development.

Constitution Day 2021

Constitution Day 2021

by | Sep 16, 2021

The United States Constitution was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia by a convention of state representatives on September 17, 1787. September 17 is a day set aside by Congress to celebrate the signing and to reflect on the importance of the underlying legal foundation of our nation. Here are some brief facts about the Constitution:

  • Independence Hall was not only the location of the Constitutional Convention, but also the location where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
  • Fifty-five delegates attended the Constitutional Convention. Thirty-nine signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787, and three delegates dissented.
  • Two of America’s “founding fathers” were not present at the Convention. Thomas Jefferson was ambassador to France and John Adams was ambassador to Great Britain.
  • Three-fourths of the states were required to ratify the Constitution. Delaware was the first state to ratify it in December 1787 and New Hampshire was the ninth state in June 1788.
  • In 1789, James Madison proposed several amendments or changes to the Constitution in the House of Representatives. These amendments focused on basic freedoms, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to keep and bear arms. Ten of these amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were approved by the states.
  • More than 11,000 amendments to the Constitution have been attempted. Thirty-three have gone to the states to be ratified and 27 have received the required state votes to become amendments.
  • Of the written constitutions existing in nations around the world, the US Constitution is the oldest, and also the shortest.

Source: National Constitution Center (ND). The Constitution of the United States: Fast Facts. https://constitutioncenter.org/learn/educational-resources/historical-documents/constitution-fast-facts

National Endowment of the Arts video about the Constitution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNvspZIaPAA

National Archives video about supporting documents used in the development of the Constitution:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFAVKJAOWSc

Warriors Top BBC in Five Sets

Warriors Top BBC in Five Sets

by | Sep 13, 2021

The Warrior volleyball team looked poised to win their 5th match of the season as they took a  2-1 lead over Baptist Bible College Monday night.  The Patriots had other plans as the team stormed back to tie the Warriors two games apiece and to take the match to a decisive set five to decide the outcome. 

“Credit to BBC as they battled back after dropping two sets and played outstanding defense,” Warrior Head Coach Josh Johnson said. “It took everything we could do tonight to come away with a win in the final set. Hopefully, we learned some important lessons from this night as we continue our season of play.” 

In the opening set, BBC came out with momentum.  Calvary was struggling to get their blocks closed, they were struggling with communication, as well as serve percentage. Both teams remained even throughout the set but eventually, BBC pulled out the set.


In the second set, the Warriors started to find their rhythm.  CU’s front line started to get their big swings going and BBC defensively struggled to control the athletic front line from Calvary.  CU was still making too many unforced errors, but the rhythm was coming.

In set three everything came together.  The serving was good, and CU started out strong and never looked back.  Calvary rolled through the set with few problems.  Set four started out tough again for the Warriors.  The coaching staff tried to change a few lineup options and things didn’t work easily with the change.  The team started righting the ship as set four was halfway done but didn’t have enough time to finish the comeback.


With a win in sight, the Warriors came out strong with a great serving run early to take the lead in the final set.  Leah Grady and Hannah Davidson added kills, but the Patriots continued to chip away at the Warrior lead. Near the midway point of the set, the Warriors were confident and were swinging with purpose every time they touched the ball.  The crowd got into it as they were yelling encouragement for the end of the battle to come.  Brianna Hanson closed out the night by putting down a block to score point 25. The Warriors won the match 3-2.