A Note from Pastor Dave

Ministry Staff

Dave Motta, Senior Pastor | dave@calvaryfargo.com • call/text: 701.306.0870

Bob Lower, Business/Facility Manager | bob@calvaryfargo.com • call/text: 701.721.0441

Blake Carlson, Youth Ministry | youth@calvaryfargo.com • call/text: 701.212.5278

Greta Burck, Children’s Ministry | greta@calvaryfargo.com • call/text: 701.361.2480

Beth Dodds, Administrative Assistant | office@calvaryfargo.com • call: 701.232.5650

Karen Fleming, Parish Nurse | flemingfgo@cableone.net • call: 701.232.5650

Becky Carlson, Communication Administrator | becky@calvaryfargo.com • call: 701.232.5650

Tamba Clark, First African UMC Pastor | tambaclark58@gmail.com • call: 701.232.5650

Alycia Walker, Financial Secretary | Fin.Sec@calvaryfargo.com • call: 701-232.5650

Lisa Bolken, Treasurer | lisa@numbercrunch.net • call: 701.232.5650

Brian Walker, Technical Arts | brian@calvaryfargo.com • call: 701.232.5650

Fred Farzad & Janet Opoku, Custodial Staff | office@calvaryfargo.com • call: 701.232.5650

Calvary cares about you because you matter to God!

October 6, 2019

4575 45TH STREET SOUTH, FARGO, ND 58104

701-232-5650 | OFFICE@CALVARYFARGO.COM

Calvary, Jesus said the church at Sardis was dead.

The temple of Artemis was there. Many people

worshipped false gods and goddesses at the Temple …

but the church at Sardis was indifferent, hard hearted, and

stiff-necked—in a word, dead. Would Jesus say the same

to us? Is your relationship with Jesus routine or ritual?

Passionate or mere duty? Do you really care about Jesus

and people? Are we dead or alive? Jesus calls us to wake

up and repent!

Wayne Wilson (now deceased) gave me a 3x5 card

14 years ago when Calvary moved to

Osgood—the card is still on our

refrigerator, “A church Alive

is worth the drive!”

UPCOMING EVENTS

Calvary Family Updates

USHER SCHEDULE

ALTAR PRAYER SCHEDULE

SERVICE SCHEDULE • OCTOBER 6

Our nursery is staffed and available during Sunday services for children ages birth through 3 years. Please remember that children must be dropped off and picked up by an adult in the south childcare wing. The Cry Room in the back of the Sanctuary is a quiet place for a parent to take an infant or toddler (through age two) and still be able to listen to the service.

1. Christ-Centered Ministry: John 17:3; Colossians 1:18

2. Authority of Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Peter 1:25; Matthew 4:4; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:105

3. Lost People Matter: Luke 15:10; Matthew 28:18-20; Revelation 5:9; Matthew 25:31-46; Acts 10:34-43

4. Foundation of Prayer: Psalm 127:1-2; Philippians 4:4-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; James 5:13-16

5. Ministry Team Approach: Ecclesiastes 4:12; Proverbs 27:17; Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:24-28

6. Leader as Role Model, Recruiter, Equipper: Ephesians 4:11-13; Luke 10:1-2

7. Biblical Marriage (One man, one woman, one life). Genesis 2:24; Matthew 18:5-6; Mark 10:7-9; Ephesians 5:31-32

C O R E V A L U E S

Sunday 10/6 Communion 9:00 AM Children’s Ministry ~ 114 9:00 AM Youth Ministry ~ 200 9:00 AM Various Adult Classes 10:30 AM Worship ~ Sanctuary 6:00 PM Adult Study ~ 101

Monday 10/7 6:45 PM Men’s Bible Study Fellowship ~ entire building

Tuesday 10/8 9:00 AM BSF Satellite Class ~ 102 1:00 PM Staff Meeting ~ 102 5:00 Upward Ftbl ~ North Lawn 6:30 PM Trustees ~ 101 7:00 PM Dorcas Circle ~ 115

Wednesday 10/9 6:30 PM AWANA ~ 114 6:30 PM Youth ~ Upper Room(208)

6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study 7:30 PM Choir ~ 106

Thursday 10/10 6:00 PM Finance Team ~ 101

Friday, 10/11 6:00 AM Men’s Group ~ Foyer & 101 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study ~ 101

Saturday, 10/12 6:00 AM BSF Leaders Mtng~113-115 8:00 AM Prayer~ 105 8:00 AM All Church Work Day

Sunday, 10/13 9:00 AM Children’s Ministry ~ 114 9:00 AM Youth Ministry ~ 200 9:00 AM Various Adult Classes 10:30 AM Worship ~ Sanctuary 6:00 PM Adult Study ~ 101

Weekly average giving for April-June 2019: $15,302

Weekly average needed for July-September 2019: $17,488

Online giving is safe, simple, and secure! Visit calvaryfargo.com/giving for details.

Text to give at: 701-353-0690

Health Concerns: Eunice West, Trudy Fischer, Ruth Tollefson, Wayne Schumacher, Barbara Olson, Joan Meidinger.

Scripture readers, ushers, and greeters are needed weekly. Sign up at the Welcome Center today!

October 6 Duane & Trudy Wanner,

Bruce & Roz Buck, Penny Railing, Margy Hines, Bruce Huisenga

October 13 Wayne & Patti Hegseth,

Beth & Troy Dodds

October 6 Jody Clemens & Lora Miller

Herms & Jana Banico

October 13 Lloyd & Esther Tofte

Carol Fraase & Glenna Henderson

Order of Worship

Praise Team

“Prince of Peace” Screen

“Amazing Love” Screen

“Raise a Hallelujah” Screen

Welcome

Calvary Choir “The Life of My Song”

Scripture Revelation 3:1-6

Message “Dead in Sardis” ~ Pastor Dave Motta

Holy Communion

Offering “Jesus Calls Us” Hymnal #398

Benediction & Altar Prayer

Do you need wisdom, healing, or a miraculous move of God in your life? Our altar is always open with trained, compassionate prayer ministers available upfront after each service. Everything shared remains confidential.

SERMON NOTES

DEAD IN SARDIS

Revelation 3:1-6

Background

- 50 miles east of Ephesus

- A center for trade

- At the junction of 5 main roads

- Worship the goddess, Artemis and many others

Description of the Church at Sardis

- Dead .

- A faithful few will wear white .

- Difference between dryness and deadness .

Questions to ask

- Routine or Ritual ?

- Are your affections aroused by God?

- Are you going through the motions ?

- Do we care about Jesus and people ?

- Would it bother you if Calvary died or closed ?

Final Thoughts

- Every living thing changes .

- Wake up and repent!

Are you dead or alive ?

Children’s Ministry MATTERS At Calvary, we are committed to connecting kids to Jesus. Why?

Here’s just three reasons why ministry to children should be a

crucial focus for our church:

1. Children’s Ministry was a priority for Jesus. The disciples didn’t think it should be, but Jesus did. He made time to minister to children.

2. Children are the greatest mission field. Stats show that 85% of people who come to Christ do so before the age of 18. We must invest our time and resources where we will see the biggest harvest.

3. Children’s ministry is a connecting point for entire families. When you reach children, you touch parents. No matter how great the mission or vision of a church is, if children struggle to connect here, families will too. Are you passionate about seeing families know Jesus? Pray about sacrificially serving kids!

You can make a difference for children here at Calvary. Currently

our ministry has outgrown its leadership (praise God!) and we are

in need of volunteers in these areas:

o Sunday Morning Preschool Leaders (Group worship,

Bible time, and small groups)

o Wednesday Evening Cubby Leaders (AWANA program,

ages 3-5)

o Wednesday Evening Sparks Leaders (AWANA program,

grades K-2)

Got questions? Want more info?

Contact Greta Burck, greta@calvaryfargo.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES

We exist to know Christ and to make Him known through:

EVANGELIZING the Lost of the Community,

EXPERIENCING the Lord in Worship, ENCOURAGING the

Fellowship of Believers, EDUCATING the Faithful in Christ, and

EQUIPPING our Leaders for Ministry.

Upcoming Small Group & Service Opportunities

Find Freedom From Your Past. Do you want to walk in the

victory of Jesus and see His power released in your life? Whether

you struggle with accusation, addictions, or toxic relationships

that are stealing your joy, freedom is available in Christ. During

this small group study you’ll experience prayer for breakthrough,

learn to guard your heart, and gain keys for walking in life and

freedom. Join us Wednesday evenings, Oct. 9-30 in Room 104, and

Friday, Nov. 1 for an evening of worship, prayer, and deliverance.

Contact Wayne Eastman (701-371-2570) or sign up at the

Information Center today.

4 Keys to Hearing God’s Voice. Jesus said, “my sheep hear my

voice.” Yet many believers go their whole lives wondering if

they’ve ever received clear direction or encouragement from the

Spirit. Practical yet inspiring, 4 Keys combines the best of the

Word and the Spirit to help guide and ground believers in their

adventure to discern the voice of God. Join us Sundays starting

October 20 for this six-week study: we’ll meet at 5:00 p.m. at the

Motta home (2201 27 Ave. South Fargo). Contact Dave Motta

(dave@calvaryfargo.com) with questions or sign up at the

Information Center today.

Did you know that Operation Christmas Child distributes

shoebox gifts to children in more than 100 countries each year?

Through your generosity, pastors and community leaders

worldwide share the gospel, bless children, and implement “The

Greatest Journey” follow-up discipleship program. Contact Marty

Kranzler at 218-236-7716 to learn more!

Save the Date! Trunk-or-Treat is coming to Calvary Oct. 31. We’ll

be outside connecting with the community from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Sign up at the Information Center to help with serving dinner,

decorating, and handing out candy.

We are excited to announce that Hermie Banico has been hired

as the Youth Minister at Calvary. Hermie has been coming to

Calvary for about 4 years now, along with his wife Jana and their

son, Ethan. He has many years of experience as a youth leader and

pastor both here in the states and in his home country, the

Philippines. He has been a youth leader on Blake's team here at

Calvary for the past 3 years. His heart is in ministry, specifically with

the youth, and he feels that God is calling him to this ministry in a

larger capacity than what he has been contributing thus-far. Hermie

started in this position on Tuesday, October 1. Welcome Hermie!

Thank You Calvary (from Blake & Becky Carlson): Our family was

greatly blessed by the cards, reception, and generous gifts you

blessed us with earlier this month. Calvary has been a constant

source of God’s grace in our lives and we are truly grateful for all the

experiences and memories we’ve shared with so many of you. We

are planning to continue in student ministry and are thrilled to see

Hermie Banico stepping forward to take the lead at Calvary. To God

be the glory!

All Hands on Deck! Our fall clean-up day is Saturday, October 12

from 8:00 a.m. to noon. We'll handle everything from light bulbs to

landscaping, with jobs for every age and mobility level. Donuts and

subs provided, come and go as your schedule allows. "From the

front sidewalks to the nursery bathrooms, let the name of the Lord be

glorified"! (Psalm 113:3, Trustee Translation).