To ALL the Youth of Mt. Calvary,

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2 To ALL the Youth of Mt. Calvary, Our theme for the year in Youth Ministry and for this Annual Youth Day celebration is, Empowered and Unashamed, from Romans 1:16a. We have been working, collectively, all year to help each of you to know that from the beginning of time, God has loved you, anointed you, and empowered you to do great things. In fact, He said, Greater things than these shall you do in my name If you get nothing else out of this time here today, please try to leave with the understanding that outside of God, you can do nothing, but you can do all things through Christ who is your strength. I ask nothing more of you than simply this, TRY GOD FOR YOURSELF, FIND OUT WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE GOD IN YOUR LIFE. Don t believe the hype, get with God first hand. God is not man, He is not shy, nor is He bashful. He is not afraid of you, nor is He afraid to speak with you. He will not lie to you or deceive you. He just wants to love you and have you love him back! And you cannot do that if you are timid, afraid, ashamed, or unwilling to know God for yourself. God rewards those who diligently seek him! God did not give you a spirit of fear, but of POWER and a sound mind! A mind to think and to use that POWER! If you know that God has empowered you, then you must also know that when things get tough, and you don t know what to do, you can lean and depend on him. Your father loves you with an uncompromising love, an unconditional love, an all - encompassing love. Tell him your thoughts, fears, and concerns; he cares for you, he will see you through! Each of you is ending a chapter in your lives and starting another, whether it is going from one grade to another, elementary school to middle school, from middle school to high school, from high school to college, from undergrad to postgraduate work, or straight to the workforce. It really does not matter what the change is; God wants you to know that amid constant change in your world, he will always be CONSTANT. He said, I am the Lord your God and I change NOT! Wherever you go, whatever you do, keep God with you. Stay connected with him, commune with him, communicate with him, and experience him. Why? Because if you do, then you will know the POWER that is our Lord, and as you walk in that power you will never be ashamed of Him, or who you are becoming in Him! I am so grateful for God allowing me the opportunity to serve you. Know that I love you, your family and your church families love you, but above all know that the Lord our God the creator of all heaven and earth, LOVES YOU! Be Blessed! Your servant, His son! Youth Minister 2

3 Rev. Devin Turner Creative Communications Pastor, Zion Church, Church Landover, MD CEO/Founder Disciples Thru Media At the age of six, Sterling Devin Turner accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. But from early elementary through middle school, he had all kinds of struggles of insecurity and depression that led to two suicide attempts. As a freshman in high school, Devin was confronted with obstacles obstac that many teenagers face, which caused him to question God's existence. Along with peer pressure, low self esteem and an envy of the street life, he decided to handle life's problems on his own, instead of seeking God for the answers. He began affiliations ions with known drug dealers in his school, school but it didn't take Devin long to realize that something just wasn't setting well with him about his new lifestyle of choice. Soon afterwards, Devin started reading the Bible for himself so that he could know iff it was truth or not. In his junior and senior years of high school, he led a daily Bible study where he challenged his peers to pursue Godly G odly lifestyles through obedience to God s Word. After graduating from high school, he attended Bowie State University,(BSU), where he led a Bible study as a leader of the Impact Movement. Once he graduated from BSU, Devin was hired as a Youth Minister of Zion Church in Largo, Maryland. Now, as Creative Communications Pastor of Zion Church and CEO of Disciples Thru Media, Devin has found a way to make a difference in this world. Every week he ministers to hundreds of teenagers in the D.C. metropolitan area, giving them the message that hope and purpose can only be found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Devin and his wife,, Lenneil Turner, reside in Upper Marlboro, MD with their two sons, Justus and Jairus. 3

4 7:45 a.m. Sunday, June 10, 2012 Y o u th D a y O r d e r o f D iv i n e W o r s h i p CALL TO WORSHIP....Clergy INVOCATION... Clergy CHORAL RESPONSE... I Just Want to Praise You PRAISE & WORSHIP....Praise Team *** HYMN OF PRAISE... Hold to God s Unchanging Hand... No. 51 SCRIPTURE.....Psalms 8:1-9...Trustee Charles Giles PRAYER... Deacon James Slade CHORAL RESPONSE... Hear Our Prayer Oh, Lord *** MINISTRY OF MUSIC... The Greatest Love ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITORS... Clergy PASTORAL COMMENTS...Pastor Grant *** CELEBRATION OF GIVING LITANY... Clergy OFFERING SELECTION... Lord Do It Again Offertory Response...No. 536 *** SERMON... Pastor Leon Grant INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Jesus Is the Answer CLOSING... This Little Light of Mine BENEDICTION... Clergy MUSIC BY: Male Chorus, Kathleen Howard, Musician and Director Please take the spiritual posture of worship by turning off your cell phone. 7:30 a.m. Nursery Open (Room 210, Ages up to 5 yrs) 9:30 a.m. Nursery Open (Room 210, Ages up to 2 yrs) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Nursery Open (Room 210, Ages up to 5 yrs) 11:00 a.m. Worship- Youth Day 1:00 p.m. LIBRARY OPEN 5:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Service

5 Listening to the Sermon Listen to the message from God's word. Use this sheet to make some personal notes. Go back over them during the coming week. Let God crystallize His truths in your life. Pastor Leon Grant Sunday, June 10, 2012 Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Main Ideas of the Sermon: Illustrations I Want to Remember: What Should I Do as a Result of Hearing this Sermon? 5

6 11:00 a.m. Sunday, June 10, 2012 Y o u th D a y Empowered and Unashamed I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes..." Romans 1:16a (NIV) Order of D ivine Wors hip CALL TO WORSHIP... Clergy INVOCATION....Clergy CHORAL RESPONSE... Wonderful Is Your Name PRAISE & WORSHIP... Praise Team *** HYMN OF PRAISE... Oh How I Love Jesus... No. 362 SCRIPTURE Jordan Wilson Romans 1:1-16a PRAYER... Jessica Moultrie CHORAL RESPONSE... Thank You Lord *** MINISTRY OF MUSIC... I ll Make It RESPONSIVE READING... See Insert....Toni Walker Empower our Children Gloria Patri... No. 538 *** WELCOME... Airia Smith ANNOUNCEMENTS... Deacon Howard Nicholson PASTORAL COMMENTS... Pastor Grant CELEBRATION OF GIVING LITANY... Clergy OFFERING SELECTION... O Lord We Praise You Offertory Response... No. 536 *** SERMONIC SELECTION... My Life Is In Your Hands CHILDREN S SERMON... Reverend Devin Turner INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER...Reverend Barry Moultrie PRAISE MOMENTS... Youth Ensemble *** SERMON... Reverend Devin Turner Zion Church Landover, Maryland INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP... I Love You Lord Today CLOSING SELECTION... Try The Real Thing Today BENEDICTION... Clergy MUSIC BY: Youth Choir, Thaddaus Kearse, Musician and Director Please take the spiritual posture of worship by turning off your cell phone. ** * Ushers May Seat the People*** 6

7 Listening to the Sermon Listen to the message from God's word. Use this sheet to make some personal notes. Go back over them during the coming week. Let God crystallize His truths in your life. Reverend Devin Turner Sunday, June 10, 2012 Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Main Ideas of the Sermon: Illustrations I Want to Remember: What Should I Do as a Result of Hearing this Sermon? 7

8 Responsive Reading Empower Our Children Leader: Children are precious gifts from God and we love them. Let us remind ourselves that it takes a whole village to raise a child to show compassion, competence, and character. Congregation: We celebrate their gifts and strengths. We pray for them. Lord, help us to hear the dreams and concerns of children, and to never give up on them. Leader: We thank you for David, who found favor with you and was anointed king in his youth. We also thank you for Josiah who became king at eight years of age, and whose reign was pleasing to you. Congregation: We thank you for the young maiden who instructed Naaman to seek the prophet. We also thank you for Miriam, who led with her brother Moses; for Jeremiah, who was called from his mother s womb; and for Jesus, who confounded the chief priests and scribes at the age of twelve. Leader: We remember all of those who came before us, the shoulders upon which we today stand. Those for whom Hope unborn had died. So many lives were given and taken to make room and opportunity for us here today. Congregation: In this the twenty-first century, many of our children are still in desperate need. Many are born into poverty, die at the hand of violence, neglect, and abuse. Some suffer daily from HIV, drugs, and alcohol. Leader: O Lord, rescue and deliver them all. Help them to become beacons of hope and agents of change in America and in the world, not waiting for tomorrow but today! Congregation: As the lives of our children and youth are channeled to academics, help them find the time to read and to understand your commandments, and to know and to love Jesus Christ. Leader: O Lord, position significant and caring adults in their lives to guide them to discover the unique potential which you have placed within them. Empower them to know your peace, and guide them to lead their peers. Congregation: Shield them from all hurt, harm, and danger. Shelter them from abuse, low selfesteem, negativity, and shame. Leader: And as they stand before you O God help them to obey their parents. Give them important roles to play in the home, church, school, and community. Congregation: Give every family, church, and community the assets and the will to ensure the positive development of our children. All: Our hope for the future resides in our children and their relationship with you O God. We pray that they grow and thrive according to your will. Amen 8

9 Celebration of Giving Litany MINISTER: It is now time for us to share in giving. Why do we give? CONGREGATION: We give because all we have comes from God. According to Deuteronomy 8:18, it is God who gives us the power to get wealth. MINISTER: Why do we give? CONGREGATION: We give because God commands us. Malachi 3:10 states that we are to bring the full tithe into God s storehouse. MINISTER: Why do we give? CONGREGATION: We give because God said in Luke 6:38, to give and He would give back to us a more abundant blessing. MINISTER: Why do we give? CONGREGATION: We give because 2 Corinthians 9:7 states that God loves a cheerful giver. ALL: Thank you Lord, for the privilege of giving. We are excited about paying the tithe and giving the offering. We know that you are faithful to your promises. Therefore, we trust you in faith to do what you have said. AMEN! 9

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11 Ministry Focus Family We, the church family, seek to enhance the spiritual growth of our families, children, adults, and seniors through a commitment to supportive and nurturing ministries and activities which are Christ centered but that minister to the whole person, spirit, mind and body. Proverbs 22:6 Strong Christian families are essential to the furthering of the gospel. Children are our gifts from God, and we have the responsibility to enrich their lives with the proper Christian ethics. Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land of the Lord your God is giving you. (Exodus 20:12) Show respect for the elderly. (James 2:13) Listen my son, to your father s instruction and do not forsake your mother s teachings. (Proverbs 1:18) A wise man brings joy to his family, but a foolish man despises his mother. (Proverbs 15:20) Early and continually inviting our children to accept the ways of Christ will help them not only in their childhood years but remain a guiding force during their adulthood. Individual families and the church have the responsibility to provide social activities and programs for our youth and young adults. We cannot afford to leave our children as daily targets of the unhealthy, worldly forces. We must lead them to Christ at an early age. However, it is important for us to exemplify the ideals of Christianity in our daily lives. FR OM T HE CHURCH OF FIC E ALL ORGANIZATIONS: **Please submit all announcements to the church office by You may submit them electronically to angelia.mumford@mtcbc.org or by Fax (301) Announcements received after the deadline will appear in the following week s bulletin. Organizations requesting Rooms for meetings must also notify the church office by Tuesday so that we may accommodate all groups requesting space, and to allow for the scheduled cleaning of the rooms. Please notify the church office if there is a change in your schedule Church Closed- Wednesday July 4th in observance of the 4th of July holiday 11

12 Prayer List MEMBER SICK AND SHUT IN Home Sister Mattie Carey Sister Darlene Granderson Deaconess Eleanor Hardy Brother Frank Leonard Deacon Phillip Magwood Sister Woodie McLean Sister Sherry Snake Sister Antoinette Wellington ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE Mrs. Helen Hatton BETHESDA HEALTH & REHAB. Sister Paulette Stannard FRIENDS NURSING HOME Sister Mary Briscoe PRAYER FAMILY & FRIENDS Claire Delaney Lawrence Glover, Jr Margaret Glover Steven Hargrove Angie Hartfield Johnson Family Lewis Family Billy Ostrye Annie Peevy Barry Warrick, Jr. BEREAVEMENT Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bright & Fam. Rev. & Mrs. Barry Moultrie & Fam. Mr. Donte Williams Mr. & Mrs. Samuel P. Williamson HEBREW HOME Sister Mary Brown (Montrose Road) Military Serving Abroad Cpl. Alonzo Chase Private Marcus Penate PRAYER Brother Anthony Dorsey Brother Ronnie Nichols Sister Susan Peevy Sister Noreen Wake Brother Littleton Wallace Others Serving Abroad Sister Beverly Corey Sister Anetra Moore Sister Brykyta Shelton Ms. Kyla Somerville ** Please call the church office on or before Tuesday to place or remove a name from the prayer list. All names will be removed after the last Sunday of each month. 12

13 O p p o rt u n i ti es t o S e rv e Monday, June 11 6:00 p.m. Diabetes Dining Club (LGFLC-MPR) Tuesday, June 12 7:00 p.m. Women s Day Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) Wednesday, June 13 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting (Sanctuary) 8:00 p.m. Worker s Council Meeting (LGFLC-MPR) Thursday, June 14 11:30 a.m. Mid Day Bible Study (Rooms 103/106) 7:30 p.m. Pastor s Anniversary Committee Meeting (Library) 7:30 p.m. 12-STEPs Programs (Rooms 103/106) Friday, June 15 2:00 p.m. Annual Teen Retreat (Rhodes Grove Camp & Conference Center) Chambersburg, PA 7:30 p.m. In the House (Play) LGFLC Saturday, June 16 Teen Retreat (Rhodes Grove Camp & Conference Center 8:30 a.m. Board of Finance Meeting (Library) 1:30 p.m. In the House Play (LGFLC) 2:00 p.m. Randolph Hills Nursing Home Worship Sunday, June 17 7:30 a.m. Nursery Available (Room 210, up to age 5)) 7:45 a.m. Worship Service/ Communion 9:30 a.m. Prayer Class (Chapel) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. New Member s Training 9:30 a.m. Nursery Open (Room 210, up to age 2) 10:30 a.m. Baptism (Lower Auditorium) 10:45 a.m. Nursery Available (Room 210, up to age 5) 11:00 a.m. Worship Service/Communion 13

14 Announcements June 11-17, 2012 WO M E N S M I N I S T R Y L e t t h e R e d e e m e d o f t h e L o r d t e l l t h e i r s t o r y Psalms 107:2 (NIV) The Women s Ministry of Mount Calvary is open to all women and is intended to glorify God and teach the Word. It is the goal of the Women s Ministry to help each woman build a close, intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, grow to maturity in her faith and reproduce that relationship in the lives of others. WOMEN S Bible Study Next Bible Study is Saturday, June 23rd at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel. MT. CALVARY LADIES The Women s Ministry Book Club is completed for the summer; will resume in the fall. SAVE THE DATE April 12-14, 2013 Turf Valley Ellicott City, MD 14

15 M E N S M I N I S T RY - Rise Up O Men of God Nehemiah 2:18 2nd, 4th, and 5th Saturday mornings at 7:00 a.m. The Men s Ministry of Mount Calvary invites and encourages any man seeking a stronger walk with God to join them. MEN'S BIBLE STUDY MEETS ALL YEAR- MEN S BASKETBALL Men s Basketball meeting place is Mt. Calvary s LGFLC at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday unless otherwise noted. Looking for Men Volunteers to help out with the Tuesday Night Basketball. Contact Brother Jay Johnson (301) MINISTRY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Building Lives, Developing Disciples (Ephesians 4:11-16) MID-DAY BIBLE STUDY Bible Study Thursday, June 14, :30 a.m. Rooms 103/106. Be prepared by reading and studying The Book of Genesis, Chapters for discussion. BIBLE CLASSES Monday Evening and Wednesday Evening Bible Study Classes are in recess until the fall. PRAYER CLASS If you've thought about how to further strengthen your prayer life, consider joining us in an awe inspiring Prayer Class that will encourage you. The class has resumed and is meeting in the Chapel located on the 2nd Flr of the LGFLC during the 9:30am Sunday School hour! NEW MEMBERS MINISTRY Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m. during Sunday School Hour in the Church Library and runs for 8 weeks. The New Members class supports new members integration into the life of Mt Calvary Baptist Church and facilitates discovery of one s calling into the body of Christ. Set4life Saving + empowering +transforming For additional information, you may contact Deacon Frances Brown at or frances_brown@hotmail.com FROM OUR CHURCH PHOTOGRAPHER All Ministries and Organizations requests for photography must be made by filling out a photography form located outside the church office. Fill out the request and leave with the church secretary in the church office. 15

16 FROM THE MISSIONARY MINISTRY Dear Mt. Calvary Members: Matthew 25:35 for You were hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink The Missionary Society would like to thank each and every one of you who donated, financially, to the CROP Hunger drive. Your donation will provide clean, & fresh water & food for families in an underdeveloped Country also food for the Montgomery County Food Bank. Again, thanks and the may Lord continue to bless you. Love The Missionary Society of Mt. Calvary Baptist THE HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRY CORNER: EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Health Display Table and Bulletin - Please check throughout the month for important heart health information and literature. For additional information, please see Reverend Chastity Johnson, Deaconess Adranna Grant or Deaconess Hettie Fleming. DIABETES DINING CLUB: COME JOIN US MONDAY June 11th If you would like to know more about diabetes prevention and control, come join a group in sharing an interest in: preventing diabetes or the complications of diabetes achieving a healthier lifestyle being the agent of change for your family and friends DIABETES STUDY - PARENTS OF TEENS! Are you worried about your daughter getting diabetes? The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development seeks girls ages 12-17, who have a family member with type 2 diabetes. Parents, consider having your daughter participate in an NIH research study to see if helping girls feel less stressed will decrease their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study involves 2 screening visits, a 6-week group program, and 3 follow-up visits within a year. Eligible participants will be financially compensated for their time. For more information on Study #11-CH-0239, call ( ), (TTY ) or visit mir.nichd.nih.gov. Se habla espaol. NIH is part of the Department of Health and Human Services. For more information, PLEASE SEE THE FLYER INCLUDED IN THIS BULLETIN. 16

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18 TRIBAL MINISTRY DAN TRIBE MEMBERS The Tribe of Dan (Zip Codes N-Z, ) is responsible for serving refreshments after the 11:00 a.m. worship service Today. TRIBE OF NAPHTALI IS SPONSORING A TRIP TO DELAWARE SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2012 AND ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND! (All sign-ups due June 24th) MOTOR-COACH BUS will leave Mt. Calvary immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. The purpose of this trip is to fellowship at an outdoor church service known as CHURCH CAMP at Wesley United Methodist Church. The cost to ride the motor-coach is $20.00 per person. Contact Sister Angelia Mumford, in the church office, to put your name on the sign-up sheet. The bus seats 52 persons, so, sign up early to be assured a seat. Our own Mt. Calvary Male Chorus will be rendering the music. Minister Anthony Mumford will be preaching. When: Saturday, June 30, 2012 Time: 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Where: Mt. Calvary Park Bring your Horseshoes, Dominos, games! More Details to come Contact: Brother Jay Johnson, Men s Fellowship 18

19 YOUTH MINISTRY-- Empowered and Unashamed I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes Romans 1:16a (NIV) TUTORING HAS RESUMED EVERY TUESDAY & SATURDAY TUTORING IS HELD IN THE LIBRARY 7:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. TUESDAY 11:00 A.M 1:00 P.M. SATURDAY HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS If you are in need of tutoring services for your upcoming semester examinations, please feleciawp@msn.com as soon as possible. The tutoring ministry will match you up with a tutor to help you excel on your semester examinations. We have tutors with expertise in mathematics, sciences, English, and history. Please and bring your study packet, graphing paper and calculator (if needed) to the tutoring session. If you are in need of a tutor in an area not mentioned, please and we will do our best to locate a tutor for you. COLLEGE FAIR: NEXT MEETING, MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012 The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the library. Progress reports will be made at this time, and a timeline will be developed. The College Fair will be held Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Mt. Calvary Baptist church. It will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. The MT. CALVARY INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE is looking for new members to join. If you play an instrument in your school orchestra or band, becoming a member would be a great opportunity to use your talents to serve and worship God through musical praise. If interested, contact Sister Camille France at lewiscamille@hotmail.com. SUMMER CAMP 2012 June 25-August 3 Registration will be held each Sunday following both services, or you may come to the youth ministry office to register. The fee for the camp is $ per week for six week period. 19

20 The following Mt. Calvary members will be graduating from high school this year. Please pray for them as they finalize their decisions regarding their future. Trisha Barton Bullis School Maya Whitlow Bullis School Sheldon Wilson Clarksburg High School Faryn Ash Mercy High School, Baltimore, MD Jeffrey Edwards Quince Orchard High School Calyn Taylor Richard Montgomery High School Catrina Johnson Walter Johnson High School Bryce Harris Watkins Mill High School Gara Gabriel Wootton High School Ashley Adams Tiffany Bryant Garyn Gabriel Tena Hunter Morgan Brooke Murray Marquise Nichols LaTashia Palmer Alaina Walker Benjamin Warner Alex Weaver Montgomery College Bowie State University Hampton University Howard University Loyola University Hoftra University University of Maryland Eastern Shore Pace University Indiana University Wharton Business School/University of Pennsylvania Deleatrice Grate-Curtis Gina Mildred Lawrence Brian S. McKenzie John Hopkins University Georgetown University University of Maryland University College 20

21 Teen Retreat June 15-17, 2012 Please pray and prepare for the teen retreat for youth ages 12 and up. This year s theme is No Fakin. Get the word out. Teach all these things. And don't let anyone put you down because you're young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity. Stay at your post, reading Scripture, giving counsel and teaching. That special gift of ministry you were given when the leaders of the church laid hands on you and prayed keep that dusted off and in use. 1 Timothy 4:11-14 (The Message). The cost is $100 per person. Register today in the lower lobby following each service. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Rev. Moultrie or Sister Allison McKie Seifullah. If you don t have any Teens, consider sponsoring a Teen for the retreat. See Sister Allison McKie Seifullah at the registration table. 21

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23 Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cancer Support Group Program A spiritual network is being created for both cancer survivors and their caregivers. This group will be instrumental in facilitating Spiritual Hope through the Journey of Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery to our congregation and the community. The following is a list of possible activities that may be provided for survivors and caregivers: Support Group Meetings/Spiritual Sharing/Prayer Hope and Healing through Bible Study Educational Workshops and Guest Speakers Nutritional Workshops/Courses Guided Relaxation Responses Spiritual, Emotional, and Mental Enhancement Workshops/Courses Facilitated assistance in accessing cancer support resources Interested individuals should stay tuned for forthcoming information that will further define the Cancer Support Group Program, along with specific topics, locations, dates, and times. This program is being coordinated by the Counseling Ministry. The Cancer Support Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 7:00 p.m. in Room 200 of the Leon Grant Family Life Center. 23

24 FROM THE EVANGELISM MINISTRY During the next few weeks the Evangelism Ministry will present a series on Questions and Objections. [The primary reference is The Evidence Bible, Bridge-Logos, Gainesville, Florida, Publisher.] This series will consist of questions the evangelist could encounter while witnessing. Some of the questions we will be exploring are: Why are there so many denominations? Why does God allow evil? Will people who have never heard about Jesus go to hell? Today s question is: Why are there so many denominations? In the early 1500s, a German monk named Martin Luther was so conscious of his sins that he spent up to six hours in the confessional. Through study of the Scriptures he found that salvation didn t come through anything he did, but simply through trusting in the finished work of the cross of Jesus Christ. He listed the contradictions between what the Scriptures said and what his church taught, and nailed his 95 Theses, to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. Martin Luther became the first to protest against the Roman church, and thus he became the father of the Protestant church. Since that split, there have been many disagreements about how much water one should baptize with, how to sing what and why, who should govern who, etc., causing thousands of splinter groups. Many of these groups are convinced that they alone are right. These have become known as Protestant denominations. Despite the confusion, these churches subscribe to certain foundational beliefs such as the deity, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible says, the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his (2 Timothy 2:19). Thomas Jefferson once wrote of a preacher, Richard Mote, who exclaimed aloud to his congregation that he did not believe there was a Quaker, Presbyterian, Methodist, or Baptist in heaven, having paused to give his hearers time to stare and to wonder. He added that, in heaven, God knew no distinctions. The Evangelism Ministry Team Meetings are open to all, and the next meeting will be June 21,

25 FROM THE EVANGELISM MINISTRY The Evangelism Ministry is providing Gospel tracts to the congregation. We ask that you read them for yourselves, give them to others, and also leave them in various places where others will see them. A list of ideal places to leave Gospel tracts is included as an insert to your bulletin. This is your opportunity to be a witness for Christ and share the Gospel. The tracts are available at the entrance to the sanctuary and in the lobby of the LGFLC. Some Ideas Where to Leave Tracts: At pay phones In shopping carts In clothes pockets in stores In letters to loved ones With a generous tip On seats in restaurant lobbies With fast-food employees, cashiers, flight attendants, cab drivers, and gas station workers In restrooms At rest areas On ATM machines and bank counters In envelopes with bill payments In elevators On hotel dressers for the maid On ice machines On newspaper racks In waiting rooms of doctors' offices and hospitals On seats at airports, subways, and bus stations In plane seat pockets Inside magazines In cabs In Laundromats 25

26 ONLINE GIVING -- Why Not Give It A Try! Mount Calvary is pleased to announce the availability of Online Giving. Members can access online giving by going to the Mount Calvary Website at and clicking on Online Giving. You will be requested to set up an account using your address and the password of your choosing. You can also enter your envelope number A brochure from the Online Giving Vendor, Easy Tithe is available for your review at Please don t hesitate to contact us at onlinegiving@mtcbc.info with any questions or concerns. VETERANS WITH SPIRITUAL GIFTS MINISTRY UPDATES: The Veterans are planning a trip to downtown DC Saturday, June 16th. We will leave the Mt Calvary Parking Lot at 9:00 a.m. and return at 2 p.m. A $7.00 per person donation is requested. We need for you to contact Sisters Keitha Boone or Lisa Leverett if you plan to travel with the group by Wednesday, June 13th. The Veterans Ministry is planning a Dinner Cruise in July. The cost, date and time is forth coming. We will have a Veterans Meeting Saturday, July 7th at 11 am. 26

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28 We are asking all members, family and friends to please help us out on a Vacation Bible Study Project. We need all different color plastic tops from home. If they have Plastic tops from water bottles, detergent bottles or any type of plastic tops bring them to the church Sunday Office. 28

29 ADULT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! VBS is not just for the youth! We will have evening classes for adults and will be using the book, Strength to Stand by Bishop T.D. Jakes. The donation for the book is $12.00 and can be picked up in the church office. We are looking forward to seeing you there, June from 7-9p.m. The instructors this year are: Prof. George Hairston, Dr. Lora Hargrove, Dr. Robert Shepard, Rev. Chastity Johnson and Dr. Mackessa Holt It promises to be an exciting time of study, learning and fellowship in a relaxed atmosphere. Come and enjoy!! FROM THE MINISTER OF MUSIC ATTENTION WOMEN'S DAY CHOIR : Please be reminded that we will minister in song in celebration of Father's Day, Sunday, June 17th both worship Services. Rehearsal for this occasion will be held Tuesday, June 7:30p.m. No Mass Choir Rehearsal June 14 EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE TEAM The Emergency Medical Response Team is responsible for responding to the needs of people with the Love of God in times of medical emergencies in church ministries. We are also offering free adult and child CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillation) certification classes. If you are interested in either the Emergency Medical Response Team or CPR/AED training or both, please fill out the form in the lobby of the LGFLC. If you have already filled out a form but have not chosen a date for your training please stop by the table in the lobby of the LGFLC and sign up for one of the selected dates. If you have any questions please contact one of the committee organizers listed on the information available at the table. The dates for training are as follows: Wednesday, June 13th Sunday, June 24th Sunday, July 1st Saturday, July 7th, 6-8:30 p.m. 2-4:30 p.m. 2-4:30 p.m. 1-3:30 p.m. (Tentative) 29

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31 Mt. Calvary Baptist Church TODAY 5:00 p.m. 608 North Horner s Lane Rockville, MD Leon Grant, Pastor Lora F. Hargrove, Assistant Pastor Barry Moultrie, Youth Minister Valencia Freeman, Chair, Board of Christian Education 31

32 June 10 5:00 p.m. Call to Worship Processional Congregational Hymn Pomp and Circumstance Hold to God s Unchanging Hand Scripture 2012 Graduates No. 51 Ecclesiastes 3: 1-6 Sheldon Wilson Clarksburg High School Jr. Deacon Bryce Harris Prayer Watkins Mill High School Welcome Calyn Taylor Richard Montgomery High School Presentation of Graduates Masters, and Undergraduate Degree Graduates Voice of Experience Chair BOCE Christopher Henry Williams Rising Sophomore, Grambling State University Crystal Adams Rising Junior, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Introduction of Speaker Reverend Barry Moultrie Musical Selection Youth Ensemble Message to Graduates Dr. Darryl L. Williams Community Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools Scholarship and Gift Presentations Mt. Calvary Baptist Church BOCE Chair Deacon Wilhelmina Bell-Taylor Strive Scholarship Ms. Michelle Taylor Olivia T. Cammack Mrs. Noreen Wake Madden/McAbee Mr. and Mrs. James McAbee Kristin Ethel King Memorial Minister Aaron King Jonathan LaMar Boone Mr. and Mrs. John Boone Garland Davis Mr. and Mrs. LeCount Davis Prayer for Graduates & Their Families Benediction Clergy Clergy Please join us for a reception in the LGFLC-Multipurpose Room immediately following the service. 32

33 Listening to the Message Listen to the message from God's word. Use this sheet to make some personal notes. Go back over them during the coming week. Let God crystallize His truths in your life Sunday, June 10, 2012 Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Main Ideas of the Sermon: Illustrations I Want to Remember: What Should I Do as a Result of Hearing this Sermon? 33

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