Celebration of Giving Litany

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1 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!

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3 Announcements October 31 November 6, 2016 FROM OUR CHURCH OFFICE REMINDER: USE OF CHURCH FACILITIES EVENING AND SATURDAY HOURS OF OPERATION Monday through Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Security lock-up) 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Security lock-up) 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Security lock-up) FROM OUR CHURCH PHOTOGRAPHER All Ministry and Organizations requests for photography must be made by filling out a photography form located outside the church office. Leave the completed request with the church secretary in the church office. From the Media and Publicity Chairperson Church events and organizations chairpersons who wish to have posters to advertise their events should contact the Media/Publicity Chairperson, Sister Susan Peevy at susanpeevy@hotmail.com or The cost is $20.00 each for a 24' x 36' inch poster. Banners, yard signs, calendars and ALL printed items can be obtained with significant savings. Contact your Media/Publicity Chairperson to advertise your event with savings! Submissions for radio advertisement need to be submitted at least 60 days in advance of your event.

4 Manasseh/Zebulon Tribes and Missionaries Community Outreach Project:- HOMELESS RESOURCE DAY NOVEMBER 17, 2016 Members and friends, please join the Manasseh/Zebulon Tribes and our Missionaries in supporting Montgomery County's Homeless Resource Day Thursday, Nov. 17, This will be Mount Calvary's 4th year participating! We will be collecting new travel-size personal care items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, sanitizers, deodorant, bodywash/soap, mouth-wash and travel-size first aid kits to be distributed to our homeless brothers and sisters. There is always a critical need for winter coats and jackets (large and plus sizes), gloves, socks and hats. Last year we gave out numerous coats and over 300 personal care kits. It was a blessing for us to serve others. With your help, we can do even better this November. Boxes will be placed in the front and back entrances of the Church later. We thank you in advance for your contribution. If you have any questions or have interest in volunteering on Homeless Resource Day, please see Sisters Hettie Fleming (301) or Arlene Harris (301) THE MISSIONARY MINISTRY The Mt. Calvary Missionary Society will again collect shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. We are asking the Church family to put smiles on the faces of 200 children by donating shoeboxes with $7 dollars to Operation Christmas Child. Suggested items to put in the shoebox along with a $7 shipping donation (no cash) TOYS small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, jigsaw puzzles, inflatable balls, jump ropes, etc. SCHOOL SUPPLIES pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, rulers, safety scissors, glue sticks, etc. HYGIENE ITEMS toothbrushes, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), combs, washcloths, comb, brush, emery boards & clippers, lip balm, dental floss OTHER Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) Collection dates: November 12, 2016 November 19, 2016 For information, contact: Sister s Sherry Isom, or Millie Rogers, The Missionaries would like you to consider being a one-time or regular sponsor for one or more SHARE Food Orders. The price range is $16 to $20, but any amount would be appreciated. This will assist us in helping families who supplement their food budget with this economical choice. This $20 purchase is approximately double in value if purchased directly from the grocery store. Please contact Sister Mirtha Brown, , if you want to volunteer. Bless you for your consideration.

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6 Tutoring Ministry We have provided tutoring services to young people for several years. This is a free ministry that allows our young people opportunities and encouragement to excel in their academic pursuits. This is powerful ministry that has a tremendous impact on our children. We still need volunteers to help us provide tutoring in all subjects. For more information, please contact Deacon Cleatous Kennedy or Rev. Moultrie. ALL SAINTS PARTY Monday October 31 is Halloween and all youth are invited to attend. We will have moon bounce, balloons, games, food, and lots of excitement. Teenagers that want to work and earn service learning hours must contact Rev. Moultrie no later than Sunday October 30. Parents, it would be very helpful, if you identify children with allergies as they sign in. We are going to have a great time, please come out and join us. There will not be any clowns at this party! VOLUNTEERS are always needed, so please feel free to contact Dr. Allison or Rev. Moultrie.

7 The Senior Saints Ministry A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the Great. (Proverbs 18:16 {NIV}) Senior Saints Monthly Meeting Times First & Third Tuesdays of the month: September - June Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Mount Calvary Baptist Church Leon Grant Family Life Center 608 North Horners Lane Rockville, MD Senior Saints Monthly Meeting Activities Planning meetings Book Discussions Training: Computers, Smart Phones, etc. Poetry Sharing Senior Living Discussions Games/Movies Financial Literacy Exercise Classes Health & Wellness Seminars Historical Trips Experience Eating Nutritious Lunches Holiday & Special Occasion Fellowships Gardening Instructions & Experiences Family Genealogy & Historical Studies Please come and join us each month, both new and returning Senior Saints!! Be on the look out for the Senior Saints announcements in the weekly church bulletin!

8 MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY FITNESS AND WELLNESS CLASSES The Health and Wellness Ministry s Fitness and Wellness classes are scheduled to begin Tuesday, November 1, Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm, the third floor, through Thursday, December 22, We encourage and welcome all Mt. Calvary members and anticipate great participation. Registration has begun. Cost is $10.00 per class. The classes will consist of low impact exercises, cardio and weight training, and meal planning. Please hold the dates November 1, 2016 through December 22, 2016, and plan to participate. For further information or questions please contact Sister Alice Barnett at ************************************************************************************************* Round Oak Missionary Baptist Church is having a 40 th Anniversary Gala in celebration of the Pastor Lionel P. Pointer fortieth year of service. The Gala will be held Friday, November 4, 2016 starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Round Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Good Hope Road in Silver Spring, MD Ticket are $ per person and are available in the church office or see Sister Susan Peevy. ******************************************************************** The Saint Augustine Gospel Choir Presents A Great Praise Gospel Concert with special guest Grammy Award Winner Richard Smallwood in celebration of their 39 th Anniversary. Concert will be held Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the Saint Augustine Church, 15 th & V Streets, NW, Washington, DC Cost of the tickets are $20.00 and must be purchased in advance. Limited number of tickets are available. Contact Rev. Dr. Lora Hargrove or Sister Angelia Mumford in the church office.

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10 Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cancer Support Group Program A spiritual network has been created for both cancer survivors and their caregivers. This group facilitates Spiritual Hope through the Journey of Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery to our congregation and the community. The following is a list of activities that are 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 The Cancer Support Group meets the first Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting is November 3 rd at 7:00 p.m. in Room 200 a/b of the Leon Grant Family Life Center. For additional information or questions, please contact Rev. Vera McKoy (301) or revmckoy@yahoo.com. IT S 2017 CHURCH CALENDAR TIME! All organizations, now is the time to submit your 2017 Activity Calendar Dates to the church office. Dateline to submit either electronically, angelia.mumford@mtcbc.org or to the church office by October 30 th.

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14 Dear Mt. Calvary Family: We will be hosting our seventh 3 rd Sunday Fellowship Dinner after the 11:00 a.m. service in November. The sixth 3 rd Sunday Fellowship Dinner was a success on Sunday, October 16, A special thank you to members who participated in the preparation, clean-up, purchases and donations. The Culinary Ministry will lead this effort, but we are asking others to assist. The cost of the dinner is $10 each. The primary purpose of the fellowship dinners is to allow members to relax after church service and fellowship with each other. All proceeds in excess of the cost of the meals will be donated to the church s building fund. To assist with planning and preparations, advance purchases for November can be made on November 6 and 13, 2016, outside of the Leon Grant Family Life Center following both services. This will help us estimate the number of dinners to prepare. We are hoping that most individuals will purchase meals in advance. We welcome individuals to sit and fellowship with each other, but if you cannot, dinners to go will be available. Tribes may want to consider coming together at this time and having a Tribe Fellowship Dinner in the Leon Grant Family Life Center. The November 20, 2016, meal will consist of meatloaf (turkey or beef), mixed vegetables, mash potatoes and gravy, rolls, dessert and beverage (bottled water or soda). For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Shirley Coney-Johnson at or Brenda Shelton at ORDER FORM PLEASE PRINT Name Phone Number # of Dinners Meal Cost Amount Due Meatloaf Turkey or Beef $10/meal Special Instructions: Date Received: Amount Due: Amount Paid: Received By:

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16 Prayer Class I strongly suspect that if we saw all the difference even the tiniest of our prayers make, and all the people those little prayers were destined to affect, and all the consequences of those prayers down through the centuries, we would be so paralyzed with awe at the power of prayer that we would be unable to get up off our knees for the rest of our lives. ~Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy, Boston College Would you like to pray more? Better? Stronger? With more fire, faith, and fervency? Then this class is for you. You are invited to join the Sunday Morning Prayer class at 9:30 a.m. in the church Chapel. There we will explore what the word of God has to say about prayer. Come and learn about the power of prayer and how it will make a difference in your life. Leaders Deacon James C. Boone and Deacon Frances Brown