 | Home Improvement Family Picnics |
Home Improvement Family PicnicsSundays, July 11, 18 and 25
6:00 p.m.
Fellowship Center
How can we as a church help our families?
These family picnics are dedicated to our church family. We will focus on specific ministries and how we as a church can get involved and help them grow.
Each family should bring their own picnic dinner.
Drinks will be provided.
Childcare provided for ages 6 weeks through 3 years old.
Presenter Schedule:
July 11 – Charles Uptain, Leader of the Children's Ministry
July 18 – Nate Brady, Leader of the Student Ministry
July 25 – Joyce Alexander, Leader of the Preschool Ministry
 | TEACHERS & TEAMS COORDINATORS |
ATTENTION ADULT LCG
TEACHERS & TEAMS COORDINATORS
*Please make sure you put these dates on your calendar
for a very important meeting*
Aug 1st @ 5pm- ROC Room 301
Aug 4th @ 6pm- ROC Room 301
Aug 8th @5pm- ROC Room 301
* YOU ONLY need to be AT 1 OF THESE meetings*
We will detail plans for our new "Come Home" focus that begins in SeptemberReview new outreach schedule and plans for FallGive details of the Family Ministry plan we are implementing in the Fall***Call Gary or Heather if you have any questions***
| Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading |
For Boys and Girls, K5-Grade 5 Cost: $70.00 for early registration.
Deadline: Tuesday, August 24
Evaluation Dates:
Monday, August 23 and Tuesday, August 24
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Bethlehem Baptist Church, 416 Bethlehem Road, Midland City
Practice begins Tuesday, September 7, and the first game begins Monday, September 27.
 | Partners in Ministry |
AWESOME…A great big hearty thank you and well done to Brad Bradford and all of our music type folks who once again gave a personal love offering of themselves to the Lord God Almighty at our annual God and Country Red, White and Blue Worship Celebration powerful services. Well done! Thank you and a big pat of appreciation to all of you who went the extra mile to personally be present and on time to participate and be a major source of encouragement. One of Calvary's major strengths is the open willingness of so many of our dear saints to say "no" to self and gladly say "yes" to Yahweh and help us put only our best foot forward at both major ministry events as well as at minor tasks. This is a tradition that we can build on if more people will decide to get on board to participate at a new higher, richer level of prayer, presence and using that position to recruit others to be a blessing.
AUGUST…
The word that we attempted to communicate once again this summer was to request our family miss only a maximum of two Sundays so that we will position our whole family to be obedient to Scripture to not be lax in meeting together. If you have allowed yourself to miss this challenge, right now is an excellent time to make a vital path change and show up weekly for the rest of the summer.
Especially do we need a radical time of daily, specific, passionate prayer for the Sunday evenings, August 15, 22 and 29, awesome services with special guest speakers that will challenge and bless your soul! This will be the official start of our Calvary come home movement. Since we all need a revival, let us start really seeking a much closer, dedicated walk with Jehovah Jirah. Let us challenge others to a new sense of growing strong, spiritual muscles by daily being in the Word and letting the Word get much deeper in our mind, heart and soul.
THE PICNIC…
Our on-campus, family style, bring your own food gathering in the Fellowship Center this past Sunday evening was enjoyable. Charles Uptain taught clearly at a high level on the adjustments that must be made with a new family member in the home. He clearly drew a map of exactly what this means when we see the miracle of God when a precious, tender soul is saved and baptized. Note that we get an extra helping on our most valuable five God-given purposes. Pray for Nate Brady and his presentation this Sunday as he relates the massive goals of our whole student ministry and how we are to help.
ON THE ROAD…
We are absolutely so very excited about the immediate response that we are receiving about our start up come September to Calvary's Road Warriors who are gladly agreeing to go out for a ten-week term to do "opinion polls" in designated neighborhoods as well as visit recent guests/prospects and make contacts with absent folks who we dearly love. Yes, there is still room for you to be a frontline soldier for our Living Savior.
PRAYER REQUEST…
Pray for our groups in New York this coming week and the group in Haiti. Thank you! I dearly love you unconditionally.
Your pastor,
Van
FUN FACT…
You are as close to God as you choose to be.
 | C.O.M.E. |
The mission trips are here. Please pray for the group going to New York City and the group going to Haiti. Pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to make itself known. Pray for protection. Pray for health. Pray that God would use us for His Great Glory.
We are continuing to collect clothing for the students at Laurel Oaks. The clothes needed are for males from first grade through high school and femalesfrom middle school to high school. Please go through your closets and send unworn clothes to us. This would be a great exercise for your student to go through their clothes and give some away. Getyour students on mission. Let them choose. Encouraging your students to give will always pay dividends.
Are you looking for a ministry? We are responsible for a route that delivers “meals on wheels.” We must run the route once a week. If you could help, even on a part-time basis, please contact me.
There are three types of evangelism that occur in our church. There is pulpit evangelism where the pastors preach so that people will be saved. There is personal evangelism where we as individuals share the gospel. This can be done in either an organized orunorganized manner but the major objective is sharing the good news. There is ministry evangelism. This is where ministry is taking place and that opens the door for sharing the gospel. Each one is important. Please get involved in one of these.
Good News! Last Sunday 13 people were baptized at Dothan Country Fellowship. Praise God! Please continue to pray for our missions.
 | Preschool Ministry |
Wednesday Night Activities, Ages 4 and 5 / Chick-fil-A / Wednesday, July 21 / Please drop off your child at Chick-fil-A at 5:30 p.m. and pick up by 7:15 p.m. We will run, eat and play and have a great day. For questions or cost information, call Emily in the Church Office, 792-5159.
Picnic by the Pool / Ages 3-5 / Thursday, July 22 / 9:30-11:30 a.m. / Home of Mike and Sheila Azar / 105 Riveredge Parkway / Each preschooler should be accompanied by a parent.
Immediate Preschool LCG Needs, Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
? One person for P1A (6 weeks-6 months), one person every month
? One person for P2B (two-year-olds) every month
If you would like to volunteer, call Joyce in the Church Office, 792-5159.
VIPs for Sunday, July 18
8:15: Andy and Amy Franklin, Eric and Melanie Donop, Gloria Watson, Becky Copeland
10:45: Lou Whaley, Nell Smith, Christine Herrington, Sherry Faulk, Deborah Friederichs
6:00: Kyle and Jaime Parks
 | Children's Ministry |
Wednesday Round-Ups, Grades 1-6
Shipwreck Island / Panama City Beach, Florida / Wednesday, July 21 / Swimming, Water Sliding and Tons of Fun! / Meet at the ROC at 8:30 a.m. / Return by 6:30 p.m. / For cost information, call the Church Office, 792-5159, or check on www.calvarydothan.com. Bring extra money for lunch and snacks.
Children's LCG Needs, Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
? First Grade – 3 Teachers
? Second Grade – 1 helper
Call the Church Office, 792-5159, if you would like to volunteer.
 | Singles Ministry |
Thank you for your prayers for my Dad during the past couple of weeks. He is slowly improving and is in Rehab now. Pray for his recovery and for us as we make decisions concerning his care.
I am extremely excited about all the financial support that has been given for our teen Bibles for the Graffiti 2 Ministries. We will be purchasing the Bibles this week and having them shipped to Mott Haven, New York. We hope that they will arrive while our mission team is there. Thank you for your heart for missions.
| Senior Adult Ministry |
Words can never express to each one how much your prayers and acts of kindness have meant to Woody and I while I was away caring for my Dad. He is improving each day and I know that it is because of the faithfulness of your prayers for him. He is in Rehab as I write this and is getting stronger each day. Please keep praying for his recovery and for us as we make decisions concerning his care.
If you have been thinking about our trip to the Billy Graham Library, Biltmore Estates, and Ridgecrest, please contact Emily in the Church Office, 792-5159. I know that the date seems a long way off, but we must make our deposits soon. I hope that many of you will share this week together with me and all the others who will be going. My heart's desire is for us to worship and fellowship together during this week.
Remember, I love each one of you dearly.
Lady Anderson Dinner Cruise and Shopping at Pier Park / Thursday, August 26 / Leave Church at 1:00 p.m.
Peach Park / Clanton, Alabama / Monday, July 26 / Leave church at 9:00 a.m. / Eat lunch at the park, have homemade peach ice cream and buy peaches to bring home.
Seafood Buffet and Game Night / Friday, August 20 / Leave church at 3:00 p.m. to go to dinner and return to play games.
Trip to Pensacola, Florida / Blue Angels Flight Demonstration and Tour of Naval Aviation Museum / Wednesday, September 8 / Leave church at 5:00 p.m.
To sign up for any of these trips or for cost information call Emily in the Church Office or check www.calvarydothan.com.
| Information for Last week |
Information for Last Week
July 5-11, 2010
THE PEOPLE
LCG, July 11............................................ 1,089
CWM Average Attendance.................... 115
THE PEOPLE GAVE…
General Fund
Given July 11................................. $44,995.94
Given Year-to-Date.................. $1,313,423.56
Partners In Ministry
Given July 11...................................... $185.00
Given Year-to-Date....................... $25,452.96
| Sermon Topics |
Sermon Topics
July 18, 2010
8:15 and 10:45 a.m.
Message by Ed Wright
"I Am the Vine, You Are the Branches"
John 15
6:00 p.m.
Home Improvement Family Picnic
Led by Nate Brady
Fellowship Center
 | Birthday List |
Jul-18...Cheryl Fair, Karla Good, Fran Hammond, Martha Hughes, Imogene Marshall, Sylvia Nobles, Roy Owen
Jul-19...Michelle Johnson, Scottie Pennington, Zac Sanders, Donavon Wewers
Jul-20...Brooke Clark, Jean Everett, Ronnie Frankum, Carolyn Hawkins, Sarah K Hornsby, Adrian Jones, Mike Petty, Cory Smith
Jul-21...Riley Joe Andrews, Lana Kirkland, Donna Leverett, Lindsey Robinson, Tom Smith
Jul-22...William Eliot Griffin, Dana Gunter, Ofelia Herrera, Jordan Herrin, Geraldine Herring, Jennifer Jordan, Jamie Kotouch, Charity Mizell, Jordan Park, Randy Walden
Jul-23...Robyn Andrews, Jerry Ann Crews, Dana Johnson, Phillip McCoy, Paul Miles, Ian Worrell
Jul-24...Halena Anderson, Elizabeth Dodson
| Opportunities for the Week |
Opportunities for the WeekSUNDAY, JULY 18
8:15 a Worship Celebration, WC
9:00 a Media Library Opens
9:30 a Life Connection Groups
10:45 a Worship Celebration, WC10:45 a Iglesia Bautista El Calvario, Chapel5:30 p Media Library Opens
6:00 p Home Improvement Family Picnic, FC
7:30 p Student INEWAGTZ, Zaxby's
MONDAY, JULY 199:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, R300
4:00 p Student Mondays at the Maddox House, Meet at Church
6:30 p Taekwando, R300
TUESDAY, JULY 209:00 a Blood Pressure Check, Office
5:30 p Aerobics Class, R300
6:00 p Student Girls Bible Study, Parlor
WEDNESDAY, JULY 219:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, R300
8:30 a Shipwreck Island Trip, Grades 1-6, Meet at ROC
5:30 p Camp R.O.C.K. Committee Meeting, R304
5:30 p Ages 6 weeks-3 years old, PB
5:30 p Preschool Wednesday Nights,
Ages 4-5, Chick-fil-A
6:00 p DivorceCare, R308
6:00 p DivorceCare for Kids, R306
6:00 p Student Midweek Bible Study, TZ
6:15 p Prayer and Praise, Chapel
THURSDAY, JULY 229:30 a Preschool Picnic by the Pool, Home of Mike and Sheila Azar, 105 Riveredge Parkway
5:00 p Senior Adult Trip, Music by Moonlight, Landmark Park
5:30 p Aerobics Class, R300
FRIDAY, JULY 239:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, R300
| Clothing Drive for Laurel Oaks Students |
Clothing Drive for Laurel Oaks Students Good Clothes Needed for
Boys, Grades 1-12 and Girls, Grades 6-12
Bring to the Dogwood Room in the Church Office by Sunday, August 1.
| Articles |
THANK YOU NOTE RECEIVED
Alabama Baptist Children's Home
DEACONS OF THE WEEK
July 18 Ron Cooper, Kelly Colbert, Dean Culbreth, Jed Downs
July 25 Rob Davis, Luke Deanhardt, Mike Downs, Woody Farrington
FIRST TOUCH MINISTRY
Serving July 18 at 10:30 a.m.
ROC – MV1 (Horn)
Worship Center – AO3 (Barrentine)
Preschool – MC3 (Lambert) / YM1 (Petty)
SUMMER OUTREACH
Wednesday, July 21, 6:00 p.m., Dogwood Room
MV5 (Good) MS1 (Mills)
YM1 (Petty)
THANK YOU, VIPs
We thank the following Volunteers in Preschool who served in Extended Session on July 11: Jarod and Lindsey Andrews, Ben and Angie Blaxton, Alison Suddarth, Felecia Brackin, Elicia Bowman, Sam and Pam Robinson.
FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER will resume Wednesday, August 4.
10:45 Sunday Morning Worship Celebration
Broadcast on Radio WIZB FM 94.3