A publication of Calvary Baptist Church, Tupelo, Mississippi SEPTEMBER 2019 From Your Pastor School is back! Summer is drawing to a close, and your life is definitely in high gear. Where do you find peace in the midst of everything? With our lives being so busy, it would be really tempting to think that we do not have time to spend with God or in His word. That would be a mistake. The effect of the Word is that it grounds us in truth and is the best remedy for anxiety and worry. Psalm 119:105 tells us that His word is "a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path.” 1 Peter 5:7 tells us to “Cast our cares upon Him because He cares for us.” In the middle of all that we are doing, experiencing, or struggling through, He is the constant that will bring us life. Would you trust Him, and arrange your day to spend time with Him? We want you to be involved. Are you serving? Have you found a place? If not, let us help you find your best fit! Our desire is that everyone would be serving in the church somewhere! NO EVENING ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 1 OFFICES CLOSED SEPTEMBER 2 Ballard˚p ark 4:00˚pm CALVARY'S GOAL: $7,000 Caller Calvary
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A publication of Calvary Baptist Church, Tupelo, MississippiSEPTEMBER 2019
From Your PastorSchool is back! Summer is drawing to a close, and your life is definitely in high gear. Where do you find peace in the midst of everything? With our lives being so busy, it would be really tempting to think that we do not have time to spend with God or in His word. That would be a mistake. The effect of the Word is that it grounds us in truth and is the best remedy for anxiety and worry. Psalm 119:105 tells us that His word is "a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path.” 1 Peter 5:7 tells us to “Cast our cares upon Him because He cares for us.” In the middle of all that we are doing, experiencing, or struggling through, He is the constant that will bring us life. Would you trust Him, and arrange your day to spend time with Him?
We want you to be involved. Are you serving? Have you found a place? If not, let us help you find your best fit! Our desire is that everyone would be serving in the church somewhere!
NO EVENING ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 1OFFICES CLOSED SEPTEMBER 2
Ballard park4:00 pm
CALVARY'S GOAL: $7,000
CallerCalvary
Associate Pastor
COMPELLED BY LOVESeptember 8 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Meet in the Family Ministry Center
at 5:00 p.m.
We will spend some of the time preparing for our Firewood ministry that will take place in October. If you know of someone who has a tree down that we can come cut up and store, let me know. Prayerfully, this fallen tree can allow us the opening to have gospel conversations with many!
Sanctuary Orchestra - Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Sanctuary Choir - Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room.
Children’s Choirs - During Kidsquake Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
.Singin’ Saints - For ages 55 and up. The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the FMC Activity Room.
Sanctuary Bells - Mondays at 5:15
Music Ministry
Complimentary specialty coffee on the
first, third, and fifth Sundays in the Media
Center/Library. Donations are acccepted.
Just imagine - ten thousand believers singing praises to God through hymns both old and new. That’s just one of the experiences some of our Calvary musicians had during the Getty Music Worship Conference in Nashville, TN. In addition to hearing preaching from John MacArthur, John Piper and many others, our group of 14 choir and orchestra members learned the importance of theologically rich hymns to future generations of Christians. Registration is now open for the 2020 Sing! Conference. Please contact me if you’re interested in being a part.
Now that the fall schedule is back underway, two additional groups will resume rehears-als. Our Singin’ Saints choir will meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month beginning on Wednesday, September 4. The Calvary Sanctuary Handbells will meet each Monday afternoon from 5:15-6:15 beginning September 9 and continuing through April 13. Come sing Christmas with us!
Discipleship Ministry D-Groups are currently forming. If you are not familiar with this ministry, D-Groups consist of 3-5 individuals, meeting together for the sole purpose of establishing a grow-ing and vibrant walk with Christ. These groups create an atmosphere for fellow-ship, encouragement, and accountability. A healthy D-Group will help you grow in your relationship with Christ, will help you give a defense for your faith, and will help you guide others in their relationship with Christ. This is a 15-18 month commitment of meeting weekly where you will grow in your faith by communicating with God through prayer, learning to understand and apply God’s word to your life, storing God’s word in your heart, being more aware of opportunities to share Christ with others, and renewing yourself spiritually every day. If you are interested in being involved in a D-Group, contact Pastor Chris or Jim Yates. It’s exciting to see what God is doing!
Two mission trips are in the works to New Orleans and Immanuel Community Church!*November - Exact date TBA…I will keep you updated on all details soon!*June of 2020 - mark your calendars now!
Also Fort Worth, TX trip (July 7-12)
Financial Peace – Beginning Sunday, Sep-tember 15th at 5:30 p.m.Sign up today by calling the church office or registering online at www.calvarytupelo.com/events. Daniel Turner will facilitate this class.
Student Ministry
PRAISE BANDSUNDAYS AT 5 PM
ROCK BIBLE STUDYSUNDAYS AT 6 PM STUDENT ROCK
WEDNESDAYS AT 6 PM
Children's Ministry
Student Ministry
sundays at 6 pm
See You at the Pole (September 25) is an event held each September that encourages stu-dents to pray at their schools’ flagpoles. An event that started at the initiative of a small group of students on their school’s Texas campus in 1990, SYATP is now a worldwide event. This student-led gathering has morphed into a larger event than originally planned, as many gatherings have a devotion and music. However, the focus remains on praying together. Students will pray for their schools, teachers, administrative staff, peers, govern-ment, families, etc. In conjunction with SYATP, the week of September 22–28 is set aside as the Global Week of Student Prayer. Calvary will host an area-wide rally on Sunday, September 22 at 6 pm.
Would you commit to spending that week (or the entire month) praying for our students? Our focus this school year is on evangelism, so we are challenging our students to share their faith and giving them practical tips for doing so. Will you join me in praying for their courage to share the gospel? Will you pray for them to have the opportunity to impact their campuses on a daily basis for the sake of the name of Jesus?
Moms in PrayerWednesdays at 6pm in B104
Contact Teresa Newcomer for more info at 662.231.1690.
IT'S ALMOST SHOEBOX
TIME!!
Announcements and Opportunities
Church Staff
Welcome New Members
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 255:30 PM IN FMC
Calvary FriendsThursday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m.
FMC Activity RoomCarla Falkner will present a program about
the Corinth Contraband Camp The project this month is the St. Luke
Food Bank.Come join us for fellowship and lunch!
Diners ClubThursday, September 5 at 11:00 a.m.
at Mi Toro in Saltillo
Congratulations to Clay and Blair Finley
on the arrival of their daughter, Leigh Ellis,
on Thursday, August 15, weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces. She is welcomed home by her sisters, Abigail Reese and Anna
Registered at Bed, Bath, & BeyondElizabeth Clair's and Amazon
Celia JohnstonPictured with her parents,
Carley and Richard Johnston
Weekly Servants
Sunday School Average Attendance August 2019
General Officers....................13Adults..................................250Youth.....................................28Children................................36Preschool..............................50Jail........................................15Total....................................389
BUDGET GIVING as of August 27, 2019
2019 Budget Goal...$1,900,000.00Received to Date.......1,095,590.29Spent to Date.............1,065,370.77
MISSIONS GIVINGMissions to Date.......$ 289,171.18
September Sermons
September 1Love God, Love PeopleMatthew 22:34-46, 23
September 8Risen and Returning
Matthew 24, 25
September 15An Anointed King
Matt 26:1-16
September 22A Future Remembrance
Matthew 26:17-29
September 29A Lamb for Us
Matthew 26:30-75, 27
Offering Committee Sept. 1 Josh Sullivan Michael GibsonSept. 8 Harold Hinchey Len BlantonSept. 15 John Benjamin Gary BondsSept. 22 Ricky Davis Kevin TackittSept. 29 Jimmy Pollard C.J. Roper
Hospital VisitationSept. 1 Jason Tubb Matt WessonSept. 8 Barton Wynn Ronnie YoungSept. 15 Ken Krason Pat CaldwellSept. 22 John Nail Shane HarringtonSept. 29 Will Newcomer Harold Hinchey
TransportationSept. 1 Pat Caldwell Bob ChisholmSept. 8 Will & Teresa NewcomerSept. 15 Ken Krason Jason TubbSept. 22 Donnie Kisner Matt WessonSept. 29 Sam & Jackie Newell
Media TeamTracey Morton, director
September 1Jackson ChambleeBob ChisholmClay StewartJack Newell David Dawson - ProjectionPaul Smith - Sound
September 8Kerri Wampler Bob ChisholmJack NewellDavid DawsonOdis Henry - ProjectionPaul Smith - Sound
September 15Jack NewellClay StewartBob ChisholmJackson ChambleeDavid Dawson - ProjectionPaul Smith - Sound
September 22Clay StewartJack NewellBob Chisholm David DawsonOdis Henry - ProjectionPaul Smith - Sound
September 29Bob ChisholmClay StewartJack Newell David Dawson - ProjectionPaul Smith - Sound
Mona Walker Group September 9 at 1:00 p.m.
At the home of Nan Gilbert.
Laura Hamm Gullett Group (formerly Angie Wilson Group)
September 20 at 11:30 a.m.FMC Activity Room
Morning Sewing GroupWednesday, September 4
at 9:00 a.m.
Covered in Love Quilting Group
Monday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 1011:30 a.m. in the Library
The book is Glory Days by Max Lucado. Discussion leader is Bonnie Gaines.
Bring your lunch and join us!
Worship CareSeptember 1Babies Vickie Parker Ashley Gray Sarah Gray Preschool 1 Kayla & Will FisackerlyPreschool 2/3 Kate Gray Lauren LewisEarly Service Hillary & Jason TubbSeptember 8Babies Kathy Reece April Baker Sarah GrayPreschool 1 Lauren Lewis Lyn ReesePreschool 2/3 Kate Gray Marla DarnellEarly Service Stephanie & Josh CampbellSeptember 15Babies Sarah Gray April Baker Tammy EastPreschool 1 Candice & Christian ReedPreschool 2/3 Lauren Lewis Kate GrayEarly Service Ashley Gray April CampbellSeptember 22Babies April Baker Betty Williams Diane WiesePreschool 1 Corey Summerford Barbara DavisPreschool 2/3 Lauren Lewis Stacy TollisonEarly Service Julie & Matt FultonSeptember 29Babies April Baker Myara Gravlee Lauren LewisPreschool 1 Molly & Channing WalkerPreschool 2/3 Hannah & Matthew KimbroughEarly Service Andrea & Michael Gibson
If you need assistance after hours, please call 842-3338 and leave a message. Your
call will be answered promptly.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAMILY SUPPER
4:45 - 5:45 p.m.Meals catered by Romie's.
Adults (13 & up) $6Children $4Ages 3 and under FREE Max per family $20
Reservations must be made weekly by one of these methods:
1. Reply to the email that will be sent week-ly OR2. Sign up in Sunday School OR3. Call the church office by noon each Monday OR4. Sign up at supper for the following week.
Equipping GroupsWednesday:4:45 pm.....................Wednesday Supper 6:00 pm...................................Kidsquake 6:00 pm............................Student ROCK6:00 pm............................Prayer Meeting6:00 pm....................Orchestra Rehearsal7:00 pm...........Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal7:00 pm..................Praise Team RehearsalThursday:9:00 – 4:00..................Mother’s Day Out
Sunday Night Schedule Changes
Sept. 1....No PM activities-Labor Day wkndSept. 8.........................Compelled by LoveSept. 15..............Regular evening scheduleSept. 22...Evening worship in Activity Rm SYATP Rally in the SanctuarySept. 29..Fellowship at 4:00 - Ballard park No evening activities at the church
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SEPTEMBER MENUS
September 4Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Lima Beans, Side Salad, Roll,
Banana Pudding Kids Menu: Chicken Tender, Fries,
Roll
September 11Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole,
Green Beans, Mac and Cheese, Side Salad, Roll, Lemon Crunch
