Calvary Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor

Calvary Baptist Church, located at 650 S. Ellinger Rd. in La Grange, welcomes new pastor Salvador (Sal) Lopez and wife Michelle. Sal and Michelle married in 2007 in McAllen. Sal is a native of the Rio Grande Valley in south Texas and Michelle was born and raised in Niagara Falls, New York. Michelle has been a missionary overseas since 1996. She is a retired RN specializing in Lactation Consultation. The past 14 years have been devoted to both stateside and overseas reaching Iraqi, Jordanian, and Syrian Refugees. They served six years in Florida and six years in Abilene, working with Resettlement Organizations and offering seminars and training to fellow Christians with a heart to see Muslims come to Christ. Together they have traveled over 20 countries gaining a vast and rich cross-cultural experience. Sal plays guitar and leads worship. Church services are: Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship service, 11 a.m.; and Wednesday Church Prayer meeting, 6 p.m. Once a month, the men meet for prayer, breakfast and bible study. All are welcome to join.