 | WOW! Wonder of Worship! |
Sundays, August 15, 22 and 29 ~ 6:00 p.m. ~ Worship Center
August 29 Guest Speaker
Jerry Moore, Retired Pastor
 | 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***
| Next Level Classes for Fall |
Next Level Classes for AdultsFall Semester Begins Wednesday
August 11th- 6:00 p.m.
“Marriage Built to Last”- Led by Mike and Sheila Azar, Room G315
Living Intentionally & Loving Biblically - 6 Session Video-Driven Bible Study with Chip Ingram, Dave Ramsey and Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda. Marriage: Built to Last isn't your typical marriage study. Throughout the series, you'll watch 24 real life couples from across the country share candidly about their struggles in communication, finances, sexual intimacy, expectations, and more. This study will address the following:*Adjusting to Expectations
*Clearly Communicating
*Breaking Down Walls
*Resolving Conflict
*Restoring Sexual Intimacy
*Striving for a Christ Centered Marriage
“Calvary Road Warriors”- Led by Gary Cornelius, Room R303
*10 Weeks-This class continues through Nov & can be done on Sundays also*
Is the Great Commission optional? We know it’s not but too many times we miss an opportunity to share with someone we know we should. This class is a simple approach to sharing the gospel with class time
"Walking by Faith: Lessons Learned in the Dark" - by Jennifer Rothschild, facilitated by Pam Gordon. Women's Bible study experience for 7 sessions of small group time. Jennifer lost her eyesight as a teen, but gained something much more valuable — spiritual insight. With wit and wisdom, Jennifer relates some of the challenges in her life from learning to apply make-up to changing a diaper. Yet she speaks not as one who has overcome great hurdles, but as one who like all of us faces them every day. Created especially for women, this interactive Bible study promises to be an eye-opening experience.
Cost: $11.00 for member workbook “The Amazing Collection”- Led by Jackie Whitehead, Room G313Ongoing study of the books of the Bible, Fall Session: Begins with Genesis
$10 FOR MEMBER BOOK
You may know a lot about the Bible…
Or you may have just a little knowledge of the Bible…
Or you may have never opened a Bible.
Please join us for an exciting new study:
This outstanding video series presents a dynamic, sequential overview teaching of each book of the Bible, with personal stories and inspirational music. The workbook was written for our busy lives. Join us to see how God’s Word fits together and applies to your life today.
“Family Talks”- Led by Joyce Alexander, Room G317
Designed with parents in mind! This round table setting allows parents to talk about issues facing their children and how to better equip their children to deal with whatever they face.Discussion based classes each week which will tackle issues such as:
Marriage
Raising kids in a post-Christian era
Balance in our families
Busyness and stress
Boldly living our your faith and passing the baton
And more
This class will regularly interact with seasoned guests you’ve come to know and love from our church family, but also introduce you to dynamic new friends.
“Radical” by David Platt, Men’s Bible Study, Led by Ed Wright, Room G314
A course designed to take us to the next level. We will be learning to be better servants of our Lord. Books will be available for purchase.
Apologetics 101 (begins August 18) Led by Dave Lindey, Room R301
What do you believe and why? This class helps you discover all of this and more. You will develop a deeper understanding of your faith and how it can impact those you want to share with.Cost- $5.00 for class notes and information in printed form.
Fall Schedule 2010
August 11, 18, 25 Classes Meet
September 1, Leadership
September 8, 15, 22, 29 Classes Meet
September 29, Leadership
| Partners in Ministry |
SWEET HOME ALABAMA…
It was an absolute joy to be so very close to our own dear folks on a mission trip to the Big Apple for a wonderful, extremely hot week. To once again invest a whole lot of time and talent with our dear brother Andrew Mann and crew in Mott Haven was, as always, eye opening special because you can meet unique people who you can bond with wherever you go. One of my personal top moments of experiences was seeing firsthand how much these precious young ones have grown and matured physically, mentally, socially and spiritually this past year. All year Andrew has shared with me that God indeed was doing a supernatural work in their midst and that is clearly the case. The ten public professions of faith continues to literally blow my mind! Praise God from whom all blessings abundantly flow.
To our dear Calvary family, thank you for all of your valuable time in praying not only for us but also for our servant-hearted team in Haiti this past week. Especially am I grateful to all of our people who invest their time, talents, finances and heart in these annual life-changing mission trips. We also compliment the mission spirit of the whole Calvary family in budgeting annually to help us do missions at home and in every direction on planet earth. You have helped us live out the focus goal to think globally and work locally. Our borders are being expanded and we will constantly claim new territory for the Lord Jesus Christ.
COME BACK HOME…
With a whole lot of coming and going during these hot summer months, we have to be honest and confess that our spiritual edge can become dull and we desperately need some sharpening that only the Lord God Almighty can adequately accomplish. We all need to renew our prayer closet by lifting up our annual WOW (Wonder of Worship) Celebration services on Sundays, August 15, 22 and 29, at 6:00 p.m. with some fine communicators of the good news of God's faithful love. Always remember that this is one of those excellent times to bring a guest and introduce them to how we are attempting to "be church" with the whole Calvary family. Without apology we teach and believe the Word of God as written. We challenge all to love God with your entire being and to attempt to accomplish the goal of loving one another unconditionally. We do not struggle in living out the theme that we love all the people who Jesus loves. Thank the Lord that we have a rainbow of colors with the individuals who step foot on our beautiful campus with great joy. All are valuable, welcome and wanted. Yes, we have some (including your pastor) where extra grace is required.
PULPIT THOUGHTS…
Wow! The second teaching truths from the Bible from Rick Warren's best seller The Purpose Driven Life have both challenged and blessed your pastor but your response has helped to make it an exciting journey and it is with a spirit of great anticipation that we tackle the final three messages. As Jehovah continues to lead we will handle the most difficult topic of purpose number five this Sunday and then two closing challenges the eighth and fifteenth of August. Let us keep praying and expecting Yahweh to do the unexpected.
Your pastor,
Van
FUN FACTS…
God wants all of you.
 | C.O.M.E. |
Thank you for praying for the Haiti mission team. We saw over 500 people in 2 ½ days. We also had a VBS one afternoon. The church we worked with lost their building in the earthquake. It was completely destroyed. We were able to provide comfort and relief from much pain. We were able to provide hope. We were able to let them know that people still cared. The nation is still in great need. There are many church groups still going, still loving. Continue your prayers for that country and for Pastor Garnell Joseph.
Please pray for our Guatemala team. We will be in the country, July 31-August 5. There are 18 of us making the trip. Please pray that many will be saved. Please pray that a mission will be strengthened. Please pray for our protection.
Our ministry to Laurel Oaks is still developing. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry to teens, please contact Heather or Ed in the Church Office, 792-5159.
| 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.
 | Singles Ministry |
Wiregrass Christian Singles / Friday, August 6 (Note Date Change) / 6:45 p.m. / Fellowship Center / Bring a covered dish.
 | Music Ministry |
God has blessed us with an incredible summer of ministry! We see God working all around us and in so many places that He is giving us the opportunity to minister in His name. What a blessing it is to be a part of a family that seeks to make a difference everywhere we go! Thank you for being a part of what God is doing. Let’s celebrate who God is and what God is doing!
I want to share some great things that are happening as we look forward to this fall in the music and worship ministries:
Celebration Choir – We are back full force on Wednesday, August 4. Our time will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. We are always looking for additional people who have a heart for this ministry. Come join us and see what God is doing.
Celebration Wind Ensemble – We will be back also on Wednesday, August 4. We will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center. We would love new players, so is this an area God is calling you to?
Student Praise Ministries – The plans are in the works for our annual Christmas Project. This will be most unique. There is a place for EVERY STUDENT. Our preview is just around the corner. Stay tuned for the specific date and time. We will be inviting all students and parents to join us as we discover how we can use the gifts God has given to us.
Children’s Choirs – We are blessed to have Debbie H. Smith join us as our Children’s Choir Coordinator. Debbie is such a blessing and she is doing a great job in planning, preparing and doing a bit of restructure for our children’s choirs. We will have our kick-off on Wednesday, August 11. Our start time will be 6:00 p.m. and the age breakdowns and rooms will be coming soon! Parents, here is another great opportunity for your children here at Calvary.
CharACTers – Our drama ministry is in the middle of a renewal and revival. We are seeking out folks who are interested in being a part of this great and unique ministry. Our production team is formulating and the interested folk list is being put together. We would love for you to see how God can use you in this ministry. Contact the music office, 792-5159, for more details.
Let’s worship the living God this coming Sunday!
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow!
 | Preschool Ministry |
Wednesday Night Activities, Ages 4 and 5 / Wednesday, August 4 / 5:30-7:15 p.m. / Swimming at the Home of Mike and Sheila Azar / 105 Riveredge Parkway
Immediate Preschool LCG Needs, Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
? P2B (two-year-olds)
? P3A (three-year-olds)
? P4A (four-year-olds)
If you would like to volunteer, call Joyce in the Church Office, 792-5159.
VIPs for Sunday, August 1
8:15: Shane and Christina Sinquefield, Scott and Abby Castle, Matt and Jackie Whitehead
10:45: Terri Griffin, Brenda Roberts, Olivia Roberts, Peggy Mills, Lisa Bradburn, Lucinda Harrison
6:00: Rob and Beth Davis
 | Children's LCG Teacher Needs |
Children's LCG Teachers Needed
GREAT Adventure Ministries is searching for 3 people to teach 1st Graders this fall. Our new LCG year begins on August 8th. We will train you and help you be successful in leading children to build their faith from the foundation up.
If you are interested in receiving hugs and adoration from 6-year-olds, call Brother Charles.
| GREAT Leader Meeting |
G.R.E.A.T. Leader MeetingWednesday, August 4, 6 PMWe will have a Children's Leader Meeting next Wednesday, August 4th, at 6 PM, in Room G-318. If you are teaching LCG or children's music this fall, please come be encouraged and receive preparation for the upcoming year. As usual, resources for your classes will be awarded as door prizes.
| Wednesday Round-Ups |
Wednesday Round-Ups, Grades 1-6 / Game Night / Wednesday, August 4 / 6:00 p.m. / ROC Gym / Led by the Student Ministry
| Senior Adult Ministry |
Plans are coming together for a senior adult mission trip to Camp Victory, October 11-15, 2010. We will help do an addition to an existing building. We need women and men to go help us with this project. We will stay at the camp with meals furnished. Please consider going, working, and fellowshipping with us.
If you can go and help us any or all of these days, please contact Patty in the Church Office, 792-5159, for more details.
Seafood Buffet and Game Night / Friday, August 20 / Leave church at 3:00 p.m. to go to dinner and return to play games.
Lady Anderson Dinner Cruise and Shopping at Pier Park / Thursday, August 26 / Leave Church at 1:00 p.m.
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, 792-5159.
| Information for Last week |
Information for Last Week
July 19-25, 2010
THE PEOPLE
LCG, July 25..................................................... 1,032
CWM Average Attendance.................... 115
THE PEOPLE GAVE…
General Fund
Given July 25................................. $35,831.41
Given Year-to-Date.................. $1,399,489.64
Partners In Ministry
Given July 25........................................ $50.00
Given Year-to-Date....................... $25,612.96
| Sermon Topics |
Sermon Topics
August 8, 2010
8:15 and 10:45 a.m.
Message by Van Gauthe
"Made for a Mission"
6:00 p.m.
Message by Gary Cornelius
"Lessons from the Battlefield"
Joshua 7
 | Birthday List |
Aug-01...Elizabeth Bryant, Pam Gordon, Donna Hightower, Jennifer Kotouch, Donna Loff
Aug-02...Teresa Adams, Will McCann, Frankie Miller, Irma Mizell, Jacob Pendergrass, Keith Seagle, Brooke Weed
Aug-03...Dennis G. Hall, Carol Morris, Chris Morrison, Phyllis Murdock, Anne Register
Aug-04...David Hughes, Kyle Johnson, Rebecca Nichols, Mary Smith, Jason Weed
Aug-05...James Bradburn, Roger Burchett, Margaret Downs, Amy Elmore, Tracy Horne, Maegan Fuller Killingsworth, Brian Pike, Bailee Lodusky Segars, Jillian Taylor
Aug-06...Caren Coleson, Hudson Lazenby, Corey McAlister
Aug-07...Michael Calderon, Linda Coleman, Kenneth Fair, Ben Mathews, Anita Mayer
| Opportunities for the Week |
Opportunities for the Week
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1
8:15 a Worship Celebration, WC
8:15 a DiscipleLand Worship, FC
8:15 a G-Force Worship, FC
9:00 a Media Library Opens
9:30 a Life Connection Groups
10:45 a Worship Celebration, WC
10:45 a DiscipleLand Worship, FC
10:45 a G-Force Worship, FC
10:45 a Iglesia Bautista El Calvario, Chapel
5:00 p Adult LCG Teachers and Teams Coordinators Meeting, R301
5:30 p Media Library Opens
6:00 p Evening Worship, WC
7:30 p Student INEWAGTZ, Zaxby's
MONDAY, AUGUST 2
9:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, R300
4:00 p Student Mondays at the Maddox House, Meet at Church
6:30 p Taekwando, R300
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
9:00 a Blood Pressure Check, Office
5:30 p Aerobics Class, R300
6:00 p Student Girls Bible Study, Parlor
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
9:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, R300
5:00 p Family Night Supper, FC
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, Swimming at Home of Mike and Sheila Azar
5:30 p Children, Grades 1-6, Game Night, Gym
6:00 p Adult LCG Teachers and Teams Coordinators Meeting, R301
6:00 p Preschool Leadership Meeting, G317
6:00 p Children's G.R.E.A.T. Leadership Meeting, G318
6:00 p Student Midweek Bible Study, TZ
6:15 p Prayer and Praise, Chapel
6:30 p Celebration Wind Ensemble, WC
7:30 p Celebration Choir, Chapel
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
9:00 a Carolyn Baggett Care Group, G310
5:30 p Aerobics Class, R300
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
9:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, R300
5:00 p Wiregrass Christian Singles, FC
| 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 |
SYMPATHY
Van and Sue Gauthe and the church family extend their deepest sympathy to…
Mike Atwell – death of grandfather
Randy Walden – death of aunt
FLOWERS
The flowers placed in the Worship Center this Sunday, August 1, are from the wedding of Stephanie McCoy and Ben Tankersley.
DEACONS OF THE WEEK
August 1 Paul Gordon, Andy Franklin, Tim Gannon, Steve Good
August 8 Larry Latta, Scott Griffin, Bill Hawkins, Dean Lolley
USHERS SERVING IN AUGUST
8:15: Reagan and Jan Popplewell, Chris Robinson, John Sanders, Al Stefin, Matt Stefin
10:45: Steve Brackin, Michael Burns, Jeff Harris
FIRST TOUCH MINISTRY
Serving August 1 at 10:30 a.m.
ROC – MG2 (Suddarth)
Worship Center – MA3 (Barfield)
Preschool – MC1 (Harrison)
THANK YOU, VIPs
We thank the following Volunteers in Preschool who served in Extended Session on July 25: Lance Hagler, Jeremy and Mary Bullard, David and Elizabeth Woodham, Rick and Rhoda Weber, Lee and Robin Braswell.
FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER
Wednesday, August 4, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Fried Chicken/Baked Chicken Dinner
Individuals 11 years old and up - $5.00 Senior Adults - $4.00
Preschoolers 3 yeas old and under – free
For reservations or cancellations, call 792-5159 by Monday, 4:30 p.m.
10:45 Sunday Morning Worship Celebration
Broadcast on Radio WIZB FM 94.3