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T h e C o n n e c t i o n C B C alvary hurch ible CBCHSV.ORG What honestly comes to your mind when you hear the word “Outreach?” It’s a word we hear often when talking about activities in the church – “Well, we’re having a special time of ‘outreach’ next week at 6 pm on . . .” Outreach. What is outreach, really? How do we do “outreach?” October 2014 shifts so that it turns on its back far enough that the feet no longer touch the ground. It may feel a sense of panic and start to paw frantically. It rolls over even further so it is impossible for it to regain its feet. A glimpse at Matthew 9:35-38 shows us the example of Jesus and we gain insights into expanding our thinking about genuine “outreach,” bringing biblical meaning to the process. It begins with going, teaching, and proclaiming the Gospel (v. 35). A "cast" sheep is a very pathetic site. Lying on its back, its feet in the air, it flays away frantically struggling to stand up, without success. If the shepherd does not arrive on the scene within a reasonably short time, the sheep will die. We live in a world that is hurting (cast down). Our world is crowded, urbanized, suffering, persecuted, lost. First, we observe that Jesus was seeing the people. Jesus, in Matthew 9:36, “Seeing the people”; “Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.” Jesus was seeing people, feeling compassion for them. Then observe His words in verse 37-38; “Then He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.’” What we are determines what we see. Remember the little ditty you heard as a child: “Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, where have you been? "I've been to London to visit the queen." Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, what did you there? "I frightened a little mouse under her chair." The third insight, He called for prayer for laborers – going with our feet. The harvest is God’s. Harvest time is a small window of time when laborers must go or suffer loss of the harvest. “To send out” is a strong word (ekballo, which means to cast out.) Here is “outreach” in its fullest extent – go out into the neighborhoods and serve! Just imagine that cat coming home with slides of her trip, and all she shows is a mouse under the queen’s chair. Jesus saw the people. Remember at the well he saw a woman who was thirsty. The disciples saw a Samaritan woman – someone despicable in the eyes of Jews. But Jesus saw a needy person. Jesus not only saw the people, second, “He felt compassion for them.” Jesus had compassion because he saw the need. The people were “distressed and dispirited.” They were like sheep without a shepherd. The terms are graphic in terms of sheep who become “cast down.” This is an old shepherd's term for a sheep that has turned over on its back and cannot get up again by itself. A heavy, fat, or long fleeced sheep will lie down comfortably in some little hollow or depression in the ground. It may roll on its side slightly to stretch out or relax. Suddenly the center of gravity in the body Fourth, proclaim the Gospel of Grace. We need to speak with our mouths. Now let’s be careful to observe that the Lord is the Lord of the Harvest. It’s His harvest. God is preparing hearts, and there are those ready to hear and trust the Gospel of Grace. Don’t know what to say? Start a conversation. Ask questions. When appropriate, ask “Would it be OK with you if I tell you what someone shared with me that changed my life?” Let’s get a good grip on genuine outreach! Seeing people with needs, having compassion for them, stepping out to serve and to minister to them, proclaiming the Gospel of Grace! It’s what Jesus did, and what He prepared His disciples to do. Dare we try for less? Selah. Pastor Garry Scripture from NASB ©1988, 1995, used with permission. Garry Hogan Senior Pastor Homing… the Birds’ Way 3 The Fabulous Friends Fellowship invites everyone to a covered dish dinner, Friday, October 17, 2014, at 6:00 pm, at the Drake House. Please bring a generous dish for each adult in your group. During this meeting you will be given an opportunity to sign up to attend the play/musical White Christmas (featuring 17 Irving Berlin songs), for Friday, Dec 5, at the Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville. If we have a group of 12 or more the tickets will be $16. Each person will arrange for his/her transportation, and each car pool group can decide if they want to go early and eat in Guntersville or just attend the play. Either way – it should be a good evening. For the program, Jon Ahlquist will tell us about “Homing . . . the Birds’ Way” – don’t miss it. Bring your family and invite friends. Please call (256-881-2559) or e-mail ([email protected]) if you need additional information. Thanks, Wayne & Sue Wayne & Sue Join us for worship each Sunday at 10:45 am (The Lord’s Supper is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month.) STAFF DIRECTORY Join Pastor Garry as he continues to lead us in a study in Office Hours “Galatians” Warning! This book may be hazardous to your Christian living! Sunday, 9:15 am, Fellowship 9:30 am, Classes Begin Elective: Dwight Waldrop, Teacher, Titus, Room 4, FLC Ladies: Donna Burrow, Teacher, “Becoming a Woman of Simplicity,” Room 2, FLC High School: Bob Pozzo, Teacher, God’s Wisdom, Room 3, FLC Middle School: Barry/Jeannie Burgess, Teachers, Bible-in-Life, Room 1, FLC Calvary Bible Church 607 Drake Avenue ♦ Huntsville AL 35802 256-881-4381 ♦ 256-881-4393 (fax) E-mail [email protected] ♦ Website www.cbchsv.org Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Senior Pastor Garry Hogan ............................................. Ext 204 [email protected] Sunday Evening Choir Director Frank Gauldin .......................................... Ext. 210 [email protected] 5:45 pm - Evening Worship “Why I Believe,” video series with discussion to follow each week Administrative Assistant Robyn Patterson ...................................... Ext. 201 [email protected] Wednesday Evening Financial Secretary Paul Englund ........................................... Ext. 207 [email protected] 6:25 pm Awana, ages three years through high school 6:30 pm Adults meet under the balcony as Pastor Garry continues in the series: “A Glimpse at Some Not-SoMinor Prophets.” 7:00 pm College students meet in FLC room 3 with Drew and Rachel Spaugh leading a topical study using various scripture references. 2 Ministry Assistants Ruth Bates ............................................... Ext. 202 [email protected] Barbara McIntire ..................................... Ext. 205 [email protected] Maintenance Aleks Hatrusov Chairman, Board of Elders Drew Spaugh [email protected] Chairman, Board of Deacons Stephen Mattick [email protected] October Friday, October 3, 9:00 am, Circle of Friends 6:30-10:30 pm, Youth Depot Night Sunday, October 12, 4:00 pm, Missions Committee Mtg Wednesday, October 15, 6:30 pm, Annual Business Meeting Friday, October 17, 6:00 pm, Fabulous Friends Fellowship Sunday, October 19, 4:00 pm, Awana Directors’Meeting Saturday, October 25, 10:00 am, Ladies’ Luncheon/Pack Gift Bags for Shut-Ins Sunday, October 26, 3:00 pm, Service at HarborChase Wednesday, October 29, 6:25 pm, Awana FUN Night Weekly Activities Sundays 9:15 am - Fellowship 9:30 am - Sunday School for All Ages 10:45 am - Worship/Children’s Church 4:30 pm - Choir Practice 5:45 pm - Evening Worship Mondays - Office Closed Tuesdays 9:00 am - Ladies’ Prayer Time 11:30 am - Staff Meeting Wednesdays 9:15 am - Precept Bible Study 6:25 pm - Awana, age 3 through high school 6:30 pm - Bible Study/Prayer (Under Balcony) 7:00 pm - College Group (FLC room 4) Thursdays 8:15 am - Men’s Bible Study Beginning now, we will be collecting non-perishable food items to be donated to the Downtown Rescue Mission during the Missions Conference in November. These items would be used in cooking for the 250 people they serve daily. Some suggestions were: canned vegetables, large packages mashed potatoes, rice, stuffing, pasta, noodles, macaroni and cheese, oatmeal, grits, cereal, corn meal, spaghetti sauce. They have requested NO flour, bread, or sugar at this time. Thanks!!! Wednesday October 15 6:30 pm 1 2 3 5 6 7 Mary Lou Walker Andy Phillips Robyn Patterson Allen Dale Bryan Cole Christian Phillips Kim Repolesk Caleb Park 8 8 9 10 13 20 21 Patricia Purdy Kaitlyn Schaaf Sharon Gregg Donna Poitevint Judy Romans Jane Bowdle Irene Cole David Ashley 10 John Christian and Deanna Patterson Thank you notes have been received from Joie Adkins, Steve and Carol Bocek (Englunds’ daughter and son-in-law), Pat Legg, Clara Jo Scott, and Cathy Watts. They have been placed on the bulletin board in the hall. The November 2014 Calvary Connection will be posted in late October. Please send all articles via email attachment to [email protected]. Deadline for the articles is Sunday, October 19. Any articles received after the deadline will be placed in the next issue if applicable. Thank you. 3 21 22 25 26 27 29 Mary Alice Lane Carl Amborksi Betty Spann Barry Burgess Clara Jo Scott Jo Free Lonna Lenning Meg Kraai FALL MIDDLE / HIGH The DEPOT Times Sunday School: 9:15-10:30 am Depot: High School Wednesday, 6:25-8:10 pm SCHOOL Middle / High School and College First Friday of m p 0 3 : Each Month 6 Check out the new Depot page on facebook! High Sc hool Stu dents On the R ock: Und er Bible Do standing Basic ctrines 9:15 am High School Sunday School Awana Don’t miss a minute of this new Awana year!! Middle School Students His Story dy u Trek Bible St Room 1 Barry/Jeannie Burgess Fall Quarter “Is Bible prophecy relevant today?” The lessons will examine current events in light of Biblical prophecy. We will go back to the Old Testament roots, trace the historical events that have transpired according to prophecy, and see the significance of prophecy as it unfolds today. Some topics to be covered are the rebuilding of literal Babylon; the history of Esau and the Edomites; the rise of Islam; the alignment of nations; and two Israels. Topics in the news will be brought into focus as necessary. 4 We will do that again but this year we are planning to devote the entire month of October to Missions Emphasis. Doin’s We will actually begin the first of October by initiating our Can-a-thon food drive for the Downtown Rescue Mission. The Downtown Rescue Mission is collecting food to help to replenish their dwindling food supply. They welcome any nonperishables that can be used to cook in large quantities. Suggested items can be found on page 2 of this issue. Our contact at the DRM says they have plenty of flour, bread, and sugar. We are off to a good start of our 41st year of Awana with more than 130 clubbers and over 40 leaders already involved. Our clubs have all enjoyed their "Open Houses" with many parents and other family members participating. October 19-20, 11 Trekkies and seven leaders braved the elements on the back side of Green Mountain at Vision Ministries Campground for a camp-out. With David and Nancy Ashley providing extraordinary meals, Gus Tucker sharing a real “starstudded” devotion under the stars, a huge bonfire complete with s’mores along with some great discussion and fellowship, a great time was had by all. Oh, I forgot to mention that due to some strange phenomenom, sleep does not come easily on the back side of the mountain. Wonder why? Here is the complete schedule for the next two months: Begin Can-a-thon drive October 8 NO CLUB, Fall Break October 15 - NO CLUB - CBC Business Meeting November 5 - Missions Conference with missionary speakers November 26 - NO CLUB, Thanksgiving break We will not have club on the 8th due to Fall Break nor the 15th because of the Church Annual Business Meeting that evening. Our clubs are off to a roaring start, and we are trusting God to do great things in and through our clubbers this year! Jerry Gregg Commander In November, we always have a missions emphasis on the Wednesday of our church Annual Missions Conference when we have actual missionaries available to speak in all our clubs. MISSIONS CONFERENCE Women At alvary C Join us on Saturday, October 25, 11:00 am Room 5, Family Life Center Bring your lunch and help us fill gift bags for our shut-ins. All materials will be provided. Afterward, we will pair up and deliver them. 5