Calvary Baptist Church For God. For Dothan. For the World.

Calvary Baptist Church
For God. For Dothan. For the World.
Church Office - 792-5159
ROC - 836-2949
Weekday Ministry - 793-9898
Website - www.calvarydothan.com
Our Purpose: To glorify God by making disciples to transform our city and our world
Volume 53, No. 39
October 7, 2012
Ministers
All Members
Registration Has Begun
Paul A. Thompson
Senior Pastor
For Children, K5-Grade 6
Early Registration Cost: $70.00
$80.00 after October 15
Registration Deadline:
Saturday, October 27
Ed Wright
Associate Senior Pastor
Charles Uptain
Executive Pastor/
Children and Administration
Steve Chambers
Associate Pastor/Worship
Ron Bruce
Associate Pastor/Recreation
Nate Brady
Associate Pastor/Students
Joyce Alexander
Director of Preschool Ministries
•Three Age Divisions: K5-First Grade, Grades 2-3, and Grades 4-6
•Coaches and Assistants Needed: If interested, call the ROC, 836-2949.
•Coach and Referee Meeting: Monday, November 12, 6:00 p.m., Room R304
•Upward Evaluations: Thursday, October 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday,
October 27, 9:30-11:00 a.m., ROC Gym
•Practice Schedule: Begins Saturday, November 17
•Game Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., begins
January 8
Patty Farrington
Director of Senior Adults/Singles
Mark Shiver
Facilities Manager
Nolan Dykes
Music Assistant
Family Fun Fall Festival
Greg Pendergrass
Director of ROC
Wednesday, October 31 • 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Fellowship Center/Front Parking Lot
Ministry Assistants
Caren Coleson, Pastoral Ministries
Carol Morris, Executive Assistant
Anne Register, Recreation
Emily Shiver, Senior Adults
Angie Tice, Adults/Outreach
Amanda Trammell, Music/Students
Pony Ride • Train Ride • Inflatable Games • And More!
Admission: 1 large bag of candy per family
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for purchase.
Leslie Payne
Childcare Coordinator
Fun for the Whole Family!
Christi Peterson
Kitchen Coordinator
Be sure to check with your Life Group to find out
what activity your class is providing.
Michelle Beasley
Weekday Ministry Assistant
LeeAnn Chilton
Weekday Receptionist
Cake Walk Goodies Needed
Cakes, cookies, and pies are needed for the
Cake Walk. If you can make any, bring to
the ROC Tuesday, October 30, through
Wednesday, October 31, 12:00 noon.
Information for Last Week
September 24-30, 2012
THE PEOPLE CAME...
September 30
8:15 Worship......................................366
10:45 Worship....................................377
Life Connection Groups.....................752
Mission Churches..............................244
Westside Terrace..................................65
Outreach Bible Study...........................22
THE PEOPLE GAVE…
General Fund
Given September 30.............$135,965.91
Given Year-to-Date...........$1,956,264.20
Partners In Ministry
Given Year-to-Date..................$1,208.05
AND THE LORD ADDED
TO THE CHURCH...
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BY STATEMENT
Doyle Alexander
BY BAPTISM
Michelle Alexander
Payne and Shane Alexander
BAPTIZED
Michelle Alexander
Payne Alexander
Shane Alexander
Sermon Schedule
Sunday, October 7
8:15 and 10:45 a.m.
Message by Paul Thompson
THE WALL: What’s Holding You Back?
“Secrets”
Joshua 6-7
Wednesday, October 10
6:00 p.m.
Message by Paul Thompson
1 TIMOTHY:
Right Living in the Family of God
“Worthy Servants”
1 Timothy 3:8-13
Staff On Call Schedule
Saturday, Otober 6
Joyce Alexander, 798-4791
Sunday, October 7
Patty Farrington, 618-5845
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From the Senior Pastor
“… to suit their own passions”
In Paul’s powerful challenge to Timothy to fulfill his ministry and calling by preaching the word with
consistency, patience, and laser sharp application, he also told him that a time is coming when people
won’t endure that sort of teaching. Instead, he said, they will “accumulate for themselves teachers
to suit their own passions” (2 Timothy 4:1-5). Those times Paul spoke of have long come. One of
the worst things that can ever be said about any church is that they reject sound, biblical leadership
and guidance in favor of sitting under teaching that simply scratches where they itch. You can be
sure that when a church no longer is most concerned about God’s will revealed in God’s Word – no
matter how challenging, confrontational, or correctional that word might be – and is more concerned
about its own desires, preferences, and passions, real revival is far, far away. And it won’t be just the
messages that they’ll want to suit their desires. It will be the programs, activities, services, events,
and every other little thing. Once we make the tragic mistake of thinking that it’s about us (“it” being
church) and not about honoring, obeying, and thus glorifying God and carrying out God’s agenda in
the world, anything is fair game.
The result?
A gathering of people who are ever quicker to criticize and find fault.
Easy offendability and unforgiveness.
Dissension and discord over issues or ‘concerns’ of no eternal import.
Precious resources and energy used to cater to the whims of or soothe the offenses of a never-quitesatisfied consumer culture.
And an ever-diminishing Kingdom impact.
The primacy of the Gospel fades. The passion for the unchurched is lost amid the discord. Our
attraction to a lost world – to whom we are supposed to be a sweet savour of Christ (2 Corinthians
2:15) – becomes repulsion. And a church slowly dies.
Don’t let it be so with Calvary.
Our only remedy is to humbly, honestly seek God’s heart and passions; to surrender to God’s will and
plans; to repent of me-centered thinking and attitudes, and refuse to be a part of anything that hinders
the work of His church. We must seek His pleasure in all we do, not our own. We must accept His
Word into our hearts to shape and mold us. We must live and speak in a way that God can use to
draw people to Himself. We must love God with all of our hearts, strength and mind, and love each
other as we love ourselves.
God will be pleased and glorified. People will be drawn to the Savior. And this church will be a
useful tool in the hands of the Almighty for the building of an eternal Kingdom.
For God, for Dothan, for the world,
Pastor Paul
Ministry News
C.O.M.E. - Calvary On Mission Everyday
Life Groups
I am happy to announce that Lee Williams will be helping me with the structure, training, and
growth of our Life Groups. It is our desire that all of our Life Groups embrace the TEAMS concept
and find members of their class to fill each of the ministries represented. Each class needs a Teacher,
an Evangelism coordinator, an Assimilation coordinator, a Ministry coordinator and a Spiritual Life
coordinator. Our small group ministry is so very important in the life of our church. Class leaders,
please begin to put your team together.
Greeter Ministry
We are in the beginning stages of developing a greeter ministry. We need people who will welcome
those coming with love and warmth. Some of you would make great greeters. If you want to know
more about it or want to receive information about it, contact Angie or Ed in the Church Office, 7925159. Roger Burchett and Terry Bullard will be helping me with this ministry.
People Power
We need your help! There will be many different ways that you could help. You will learn more
about God when you join Him in working for His glory. Look around. Volunteer!
Vermont Mission Trip
Start now and pray for us. We will be gone October 27-November 2. Pray that we will be safe.
Pray that we will be able to help this new Baptist college get ready for their opening.
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Ministry News
Recreation Ministry
Calvary Clothes Closet News
The Calvary Clothes Closet is in need of boys clothes in all sizes including infants, and plus
size women’s clothing. Clothes can be dropped off at the ROC.
Women’s Ministry
New Semester of Heart Friends / A Woman to Woman Mentoring Program
Orientation Coffee / Monday, October 8 / 6:00 p.m. / Home of Abby Downs
Mentor Reveal Coffee / Monday / October 29 / 6:00 p.m. / Home of Abby Downs / 12 Foxchase
To register to be a Big Sister or a Little Sister or for more information, call Joyce in the Church
Office, 792-5159.
Children’s Ministry
Life Group Teachers Needed
Our Sixth Grade Life Group has grown to a point where we need to have two groups. We
need at least two adults who would like to work with this very important age. Call Charles in the
Church Office if you are interested in teaching.
Student Ministry
Don’t miss these times for you to come together and seek the Lord’s guidance for our church.
Weekly Student Ministry Prayer Meetings / Wednesdays / 5:30-6:00 p.m. / Room M250
Special Student Ministry Prayer Meeting / Thursday, October 4 / 6:00 p.m. / The Zone / This
will be a significant time as Pastor Paul guides us through prayer for our Student Ministry.
Second Sunday Night Fellowship / October 14 / Home of Lance and Michelle Beasley / 104
Mill Ridge Road / Immediately following the evening service / There will be a bus that runs
from the church to the house. It will return to the church with the students at 9:00 p.m.
College Ministry
Passion Conference is fast approaching, January 1-4, 2013!
This conference is open to those who are twelfth grade through 25 years old. Go to
www.268generation.com for more details about the conference. To register, call Amanda or
Jacob in the Church Office, 792-5159. Total cost is $300.00 which includes your bus trip to and
from Atlanta, your hotel room and your ticket to enter the conference. A $100 deposit is due by
Sunday, October 14 with $100 payments due on Sunday, November 11 and Sunday, December
9. Tickets are going fast so sign up today.
Singles Ministry
• Singles 3 and 4 Sunday Lunch / October 7 / Zack’s / Immediately following 10:45 Worship
Service
• Singles 3, 4, and 5 / Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 10 / Eastgate Park
• October Mission Focus: Canned Food for the Ministry Center – Bring with you to your
Life Group this month.
Senior Adult Ministry
• Sonshine Choir / Wednesdays / 10:00 a.m. / Choir Room / We will be singing at the Senior
Adult Choir Festival in Opelika on Friday, October 26. We will leave church at 6:45 a.m.
• Senior Adult Ladies Bible Study / Every Monday / 10:15 a.m. / Room R304 / “One In a
Million” by Priscilla Shirer / It’s not too late to attend. / Cost: $15.00
• Sonshine Fellowship / Thursday, October 18 / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Center / Remember to
wear your team colors / Program: Tom Boyle, Master Gardner
• Swamp Gravy / Friday, October 19 / Leave church at 2:30 p.m. / Tickets: $30 each / Meal on
your own at Tarrer Inn
• October Mission Focus: Canned Food for Ministry Center - Bring a can of food with you to
Sonshine Fellowship or your Life Group this month.
Opportunities for the Week
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
8:15 a Worship Celebration, WC
8:15 a DiscipleLand/G-Force
Worship, FC
9:30 a Life Groups
10:45 a Worship Celebration, WC
10:45 a DiscipleLand/G-Force
Worship, FC
10:45 a Iglesia Bautista El Calvario,
Chapel
6:00 p Doulos College Bible Study,
R300
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8
9:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, AR
10:15 a Senior Adult Ladies Bible
Study, R304
3:00 p Fine Arts Camp, ROC
5:30 p Zumba Class, AR
6:00 p Heart Friends Orientation,
Home of Abby Downs,
12 Foxchase Dr.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
9:00 a Blood Pressure Check, Office
9:00 a Women’s Bible Study, R306
3:00 p Camp ROCK Mentoring, ROC
4:00 p Calvary Ringers, G316
5:30 p Adorned Girls’ Small Groups,
M270/272
6:30 p Iglesia Prayer Service
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
9:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, AR
10:00 a Sonshine Choir, CR
5:00 p Family Night Supper, FC
5:30 p Student Ministry Prayer
Meeting, C250
5:45 p AWANA, Age 2-K5, Preschool
Building
5:45 p AWANA, Grades 1-6, ROC
6:00 p Student Worship, The Zone
6:00 p Midweek @ Calvary, FC
6:00 p DivorceCare, P214
6:00 p DivorceCare for Kids, P212
6:00 p English as a Second Language,
Azalea Room
6:30 p Celebration Wind Ensemble,
WC
7:30 p Celebration Choir, CR
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
10:00 a The GAP Prayer Group, WC
11:00 a ROCK Mom’s Lunch/Bible
Study, FC
3:00 p Camp ROCK Mentoring, ROC
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
9:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, AR
6:00 p Igelsia Music Rehearsal,
Chapel
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
6:00 a Prison Ministry Visit
6:30 p Iglesia Music Lessons, Chapel
Happy Birthday
October 7 Christian Colbert, Kevin
Collins, Frances Dove, Whitney Downs,
Lauren Duncan, Gary Shumate, Allen
Swezey, October 8 Ava Claire Duncan,
Sarah Kate Franklin, Kathy Lawhorn, Bill
Roberts, Wes Roozen, Scott Shaw, Pat
Sherrer, Shirley Sprayberry; October 9
Ron Bruce, Jacob Chilton, David Collins,
Joanne Cornish, Ashley Deal, Matthew
Harvey, J. C. Peterson, Ron Reeves, Billy
Thornton, Amanda Wells; October 10
Linda Bullard, Jenna Hornsby, Christina
Strength, Andrew Tarwater, Radney
Ward, Jackie Whitehead; October 11
Gracie Chenoweth, Drake Key, Katy
Maddox, Roger Simpler; October 12
Kenny Moss, Tay-Tay Peterman, Jory
Wilkes; October 13 Mark Dean, Anndra
Faulk, Macy Fowler, Jayla Franklin,
Kelli Goslin, Elizabeth Graves, Alan
Hightower, Mary Grace Macking, Brooke
Shiver, Kayla Shumate, Jonah Smith
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SYMPATHY
The Calvary family extends their deepest sympathy to…
Beth Byrd - death of son
Don Cook - death of brother
Tommy Tolleson - death of grandmother
FLOWERS
The flowers are placed in the Worship Center this Sunday, October 7, by Tom and Peggy
Woods in memory of their son, Brad Woods.
THANK YOU NOTE RECEIVED
Carlando Hope
DEACONS OF THE WEEK
October 7 Bob Moore, Philip Baker, Joey Deavers, Lewis Hunt
October 14 Kevin Smith, Bill Hawkins, Doug Kosan
USHERS SERVING IN OCTOBER
8:15:Eric and Melanie Donop, Ken Henderson, John and Gloria Watson, Jason Weed
10:45:Frank Culbreth, Clint Duncan, Eddie Hall, Todd McMahen
FIRST TOUCH MINISTRY
Serving October 7, 9:30 a.m.
ROC – Sanders/Folsom/Parrish
Worship Center – Varnum
Preschool – Harrison
BUS DRIVER FOR SUNDAY, October 7, Jim Whaley
10:45 Sunday Morning
Worship Celebration
Broadcast on Radio WIZB FM 94.3
FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER
Wednesday, October 10, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Breakfast Dinner
Preschoolers 3 years old and under – free
Children 4-10 years old – $4.00
Senior Adults – $4.00
Individuals 11 years old and up – $5.00
For reservations or cancellations, call 792-5159 by Monday, 4:30 p.m.
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