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Calvary Baptist Church

1960

-- -- Raymond L. Tessmann was a church builder with Wisconsin Independent Baptist Missionary Grant Rice. Ray was instrumental in starting and pastoring in a number of churches including, in 1960, Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown. Began in the basement of his home at 1500 Center St., Watertown, where he was a charter member. WDT, 08 03 2009 Raymond Tessmann obit

07 21 A special service held here last night marked the signing of the charter of Watertown's newest church - Watertown Calvary Baptist Church. Announcement of the new church was made some months ago. The Rev. George Cable of West Bend was the guest speaker last night. He delivered a challenging message on the subject of “Pattern of Christianity.” The congregation is meeting temporarily at 1500 Center Street, but construction of a permanent meeting place at Spaulding and Prospect Streets is underway. WDT

2000

07 17 The Rev. Dr. William Lincoln, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown, has announced his retirement after having served 49 years in the ministry. The occasion will be observed with several activities this weekend. On Saturday night, Calvary's staff and school faculty will gather to recognize his service at Calvary Baptist Church and School. A special time of testimony is planned for the Sunday morning Bible School Hour. The pastor will preach his final message during the 10 a.m. service. A special recognition service will be held Sunday evening followed by a time of fellowship for the entire church family. Lincoln and his wife, Barbara, have served four congregations during their 49 years. They ministered to churches in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana before coming to Watertown, where they are completing their 27th year. The Lincolns have four daughters, Becky, Beth, Christine and Rachel. WDT

2005 Calvary members enjoy a more spacious church

02 10 The new church building, costing approximately $4.6 million to construct, is located at 792 Milford St. and more than meets the needs of the congregation. Entering the new church building gives a hint of how large it actually is. The lobby alone is 2,800 square feet and holds 560 people. The new church building, costing approximately $4.6 million to construct, is located at 792 Milford St. and more than meets the needs of the congregation. Entering the new church building gives a hint of how large it actually is. The lobby alone is 2,800 square feet and holds 560 people. WDT article

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Maranatha Baptist Bible College offers a full high school curriculum on the campus and has enjoyed rising enrollments at both the high school and college levels. In addition, the college has a close affiliation with Calvary Baptist Church which operates a Christian elementary school. As a result, children can be educated in the Baptist philosophy from preschool all the way through a master's degree.