HOMECOMING CELEBRATION 2015

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2 HOMECOMING CELEBRATION 2015 It is a pleasure to have you celebrate our Annual Homecoming Day with us. We are delighted to have former members and friends join with us for this grand occasion. As you may have heard or read, our theme for this year is Growing Together in Love. We feel the love you have for us and we are reciprocating, for that is the command of Christ Jesus. We are delighted to have two of our former members return to preach for our Homecoming and Revival Services this year. Reverend Dr. Coralyn Pinkney will preach for Homecoming and Reverend Lolita Hickman will preach for the three nights of Revival. We are anticipating wonderful, spirit-filled services. We hope that you are able to be with us for both services. How are things going in your life? Are you being abundantly blessed by our Heavenly Father? I trust that everything is going well for you and your love ones. This is a wonderful time of the year to be joining with family and friends. As we celebrate Homecoming, we hope that you will not only enjoy the spiritual food, but we want you to enjoy the physical food as well. We have prepared a delicious meal. Come and enjoy it with us. There is plenty of home cooked food, prepared with lots of love. Our Homecoming Committee has put forth extra effort to ensure that there is sufficient food for everyone. Again, it is so good to see each of you. Let us continue to grow together in the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Yours in Christ, Leon Grant, Pastor 2

3 Rev. Dr. Coralyn Pinkney is a Minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ and Associate Minister, First Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina. Until her retirement in June 2003, she served as Assistant Pastor, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rockville, Maryland. Rev. Dr. Pinkney was ordained to the gospel ministry in November 1982 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, under the pastorate of the late Rev. Houston G. Brooks. She has served on the General Board, American Baptist Churches(ABC), USA; Executive Committee, Board of International Ministries; Chair, World Relief Committee, ABC/USA; and member, Executive Committee and Past President, American Baptist Ministers Council of the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. Rev. Dr. Pinkney served on the faculty of Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC, as Associate Director of the Practice in Ministry and Mission Program. Prior to that appointment, she served as Executive Assistant to the President of the Seminary, and as Associate Director for the Churches Center for Theology and Public Policy. Rev. Dr. Pinkney received the Master of Divinity degree (1988) and the Doctor of Ministry degree (1998) from Wesley Theological Seminary. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, she earned her undergraduate degree from Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and graduate studies at the University of Texas and the University of Wisconsin. Prior to acknowledging the call to ministry, she served in the Federal government as Director of Planning and Policy Evaluation, Administration on Aging, and Administrator, Program Evaluation, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Rev. Dr. Pinkney s foundational scripture is I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me. And the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20 3

4 7:45 a.m. Sunday, September 13, 2015 Homecoming 2015 Order of Divine Worship CALL TO WORSHIP... Clergy INVOCATION... Clergy CHORAL RESPONSE... Let's Celebrate PRAISE & WORSHIP... Praise Team *** HYMN OF PRAISE... Love Lifted Me No. 385 SCRIPTURE...Sister Marie Taylor E p h e s i a n s 4 : PRAYER... Brother Tarra Dumas CHORAL RESPONSE... I Love The Lord *** MINISTRY OF MUSIC... Worth WELCOME...Clergy PASTORAL COMMENTS...Pastor Leon Grant *** CELEBRATION OF GIVING LITANY...Clergy OFFERING SELECTION... Oh Give Thanks OFFERTORY RESPONSE...No. 536 *** MINISTRY OF MUSIC... I Am SERMON... Pastor Leon Grant INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP I Surrender All CLOSING... Victory Shall Be Mine BENEDICTION... Clergy *** Ushers May Seat the People*** MUSIC BY: Homecoming Choir Musician and Director, Dr. Darryl Williams Mr. Rockefeller Twyman, Minister of Music REMINDER! PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICE! THE ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN CELEBRATION OF TRUSTEE JAMES AND DEACONESS BETTY BROWN'S 53RD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, SEPTEMBER 13 TH. TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE THINGS HE HAS DONE! 4

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. 7:45 a.m. September 13, 2015 Pastor Leon Grant Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Ephesians 4:1-11 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, September 13, 2015 Homecoming 2015 Order of Divine Worship CALL TO WORSHIP... Clergy INVOCATION... Clergy CHORAL RESPONSE... Let Heavenly Music Fill This Place PRAISE & WORSHIP...Praise Team *** HYMN OF PRAISE... Love Lifted Me.... No. 355 SCRIPTURE... Sister Harriet Mills Romans 1:8-17 PRAYER...Deaconess Regina Hobson CHORAL RESPONSE... I Love The Lord *** MINISTRY OF MUSIC... Psalm 117 RESPONSIVE READING... (See Bulletin)......Brother Barney Graham GLORIA PATRI...No. 538 WELCOME...Deaconess Liz Hale RESPONSE TO THE WELCOME... Sister Nellene Lyles MINISTRY OF MUSIC... I am *** ANNOUNCEMENTS... Deacon Mary McLean PASTORAL COMMENTS... Pastor Leon Grant CELEBRATION OF GIVING LITANY... Clergy OFFERING SELECTION... Oh Give Thanks OFFERTORY RESPONSE...No. 536 *** INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST PREACHER.... Pastor Leon Grant SERMONIC SELECTION... Worth *** SERMON... Reverend Dr. Coralyn Pinkney First Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP... I Surrender All REMARKS... Deacon Alfred Johnson and Deacon William Bryant Pastor Leon Grant CLOSING SELECTION... Victory Shall Be Mine BENEDICTION... Clergy *** Ushers M ay Seat the People*** MUSIC BY: Homecoming Choir Musician and Director, Dr. Darryl Williams Mr. Rockefeller Twyman, Minister of Music PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICE! 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. 11:00 a.m. September 13, 2015 Reverend Dr. Coralyn Pinkney Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Romans 1:8-17 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 Growing Together In Love Homecoming Litany Leader: God of love, God of unity, God of peace, You established a firm foundation in this church called Mount Calvary. Today, we celebrate Homecoming. Some rejoice for their historical journey with this branch of Zion. Others rejoice for their new journey here, where all are welcome in this family of Christ. How great is our God! Congregation: As a church family, we are one in the Spirit. We are united by God s love. We are growing together in love. We have strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. Great is Thy faithfulness! Leader: Today, we give thanks and praise to God for songs of Zion that are steeped in our tradition, inspired by our experiences, satisfying to our souls and that unite our voices as one. Lord, You are worthy to be praised! Congregation: Beneath and above the shifting sands of time, Omnipotent God, You are with us and You do not change. You brought us this far by faith, and by faith, You will lead us on. Leader: As we remember the tie that binds our hearts and our community together in Christian love, let us remember the richness of our heritage, the reassurance of our future, and rejoice because today is a gift from God. Congregation: Whether we are from near or far, we give thanks for Homecoming, for precious memories, and for this time to be reunited with family and friends. All: God, You are our solid rock and our strength. As we stand celebrating Mount Calvary s legacy of love, heritage of hope, and traditions of truth, keep us on a firm foundation of faith and forever in Your path we pray. Amen. 8

9 Monday, September 14 7:30 p.m. Revival-Sanctuary/Tribes of Dan, Gad, and Judah Guest Choir-Round Oak Missionary Baptist Church Tuesday, September 15 7:30 p.m. Revival-Sanctuary/Tribes of Benjamin, Ephraim and Reuben Guest Choir-Jerusalem Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Wednesday, September 16 7:30 p.m. Revival-Sanctuary/Tribes of Asher, Manasseh, Zebulon Guest Choir-Emory Grove U. M. Church, Voices of Praise Thursday, September 17 11:30 a.m. Mid-Day Bible Study-Rooms 103/106 6:15 p.m. Intercessory Prayer-Chapel 7:30 p.m. 12-Steps Meeting-Rooms 103/106 7:30 p.m. Mass Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary Friday, September 18 7:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary Saturday, September 19 Pathways for Living Board Meetings-Library 8:30 a.m. Finance Ministry Meeting-Library 8:45 a.m. Men s Day Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary Sunday, September 20 7:45 a.m. Worship Service-Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Empowering Family Relationships-Chapel 9:30 a.m. Linked-UP-Room 203 9:30 a.m. New Members Training-Library 9:30 a.m. Prayer Class-Pastor's Conference Room 9:30 a.m. Sunday School-All Rooms 10:30 a.m. Baptism/Lower Auditorium 11:00 a.m. Wo rship Service-Comm union-sanctuary 9

10 MEMBERS-Sick and Shut-In Home Sister Mary Brown-Frederick Sister Ericka Buchsell Brother Dallas Clement Deacon Phillip Magwood Sister June McAbee Sister Janie McClellan Sister Catherine McDaniel Deacon Coleman McLean Sister Woodie McLean JK HOUSE OF GRACE, INC 2839 Aquarius Ave., SS, MD Brother John D. Walker LAYHILL GENESIS NURSING HOME Sister Gladys Williams WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER Brother Darryl Stoutamire PRAYER Sister Shirley Brinson Brother Johnny Colmes Deacon Eleanor Crocker Sister Gloria Elliott Sister Margaret Frazier Brother James Griffin Brother Frank Leonard Sister Candy Neal Brother Fred Royall FAMILY & FRIENDS Bettie Barley Joseph Dumas Lacy Dumas Keisha and Tollie Elliott Margaret Olivia Epps Frannie Evans Marion Fisher Willie Franklin, III Geneva Grant The Hammond Family Andrea Gamble Hendricks Eugene Hollingsworth Don Johns Corgette Johnson David Johnson Joyce Johnson Stewart Miller Annie Peevy Adrian, Anthony & Alexis Pina Jonathan Royall Shirley Sims Addison P. Weaver MEMBERS and OTHERS ABROAD CPL. Alonzo Evans-Chase Minister Aaron Howard Sister Anetra Moore Whitney Wiggins BEREAVEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Morton Grant ** 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. "Intercessory Prayer, every Thursday from 6:15-7:15 p.m. (301) , ext. 431." 10

11 Announcements September 14-September 20, 2015 MONTHLY FOCUS Community Outreach "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16, NIV. Community outreach is required to receive Blessings. Regardless of what stage you are in your spiritual growth, there will be times when you need assistance. Needed assistance may be in the form of health, monetary, spiritual, or otherwise. Members of Mt Calvary, as baptized believers, have a spiritual obligation to reach out and assist in our community. By reaching out to the needs of the community, it pleases God. God will bless us abundantly and strengthen our relationship with Him, while lightening the burdens of the needy as they learn to lean on him. A Moment in Black History September 12, Dr. Mae C. Jemison becomes first African American woman to travel in space. September 13, Literary critic, Alain Locke, first African American Rhodes Scholar, is born. September 15, Four African American girls are killed in Birmingham church bombing. 11

12 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! 12

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14 FROM OUR CHURCH OFFICE REMINDER: USE OF CHURCH FACILITIES EVENING AND SATURDAY HOURS OF OPERATION Monday through Friday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Security lock-up) Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Security lock-up) Sunday: 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/PUBLICITY CHAIR Church events and organizations chairpersons who wish to have posters made 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. Call your Media/Publicity Chair to advertise your event with savings! IT S 2016 CHURCH CALENDAR TIME! Now is the time to start thinking of your 2016 Calendar Activities. In October, we will schedule a date for you to come and place your special dates on the calendar. To expedite your requests, please have a primary and alternative date for each activity in case there are conflicts.

15 WOMEN S MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS NINA BLUE CROSS BAG STUFFING PIZZA PARTY! Friday, September 25, 6:30 p.m. The Women s Ministry and Nina Broughton are requesting the support of the congregation in our efforts to show the love of Jesus in our actions to the homeless in our midst. We are preparing bags once again to give out to those who need a little extra help. We would like Nina s companions who are in elementary, middle and high school to come out and support this outreach effort. We also need adults to join us as well. This is a multi-generational effort! With your help, we plan to prepare 100 bags for distribution next month by putting our work in action by serving the needy. Get ready for a night of fellowship and fun. For more information, please contact: Sis. Valencia Freeman, Women's Ministry President or Sis. Robin Broughton, Activity Leader. WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY Saturday, September 19th at 9 a.m., all women are invited to join Rev. Cheryl Coleman-Hall for the Fall semester of Women s Bible Study. We will be continuing our study using the Word of God and What Matters Most: Ten Lessons in Living Passionately from the Song of Solomon by Dr. Renita J. Weems. This Bible study explores often - misunderstood biblical texts in new and empowering ways to give fresh revelation for our ever-changing lives. We currently meet every 3rd and 5th Saturdays for study, thought-provoking discussion and fellowship with our sisters in Christ. The only thing that is missing is YOU. Hope to see you there! WOMEN'S MINISTRY SCRIPTURE OF THE MONTH (SEPTEMBER) Psalm 63:3- Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.

16 Looking for 50 GOOD MEN to come and sing with the Men s Day Choir Rehearsal Schedule: Saturday, September 19, :45 a.m. Saturday, September 26, :45 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, :30 p.m. Saturday, October 3, :30 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, :30 p.m. Saturday, October 10, :00 a.m. October 9, 7:30 p.m. Gospel Concert-Sanctuary October 10, 8:00 a.m. Men and Women s Breakfast-LGFLC October 11, 7:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Men s Day Services

17 THE MISSIONARY MINISTRY The Missionary Society would like to extend an invitation to our Church Family to participate in Operation Christmas Child. We are asking for your help to put smiles on the faces of 200 children by donating 200 shoeboxes along with $7 for shipping for each box you donate. When shopping for items, please remember that we cannot ship liquids or war type toys. Please use the list below as a guide for your shoebox. Collection dates: Now thru November 15, Toys: dolls, toy cars, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yoyos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries) School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books Non-Liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths Accessories: t-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) Contact Sister Sherry Isom, , for information on Operation Christmas Child. 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. YOUTH MINISTRY Let it Shine Matthew 5:14a You are the Light of the World! FIND US, LIKE US, CONTACT US! Parents, Youth, if you are not receiving s on upcoming youth ministry events and activities, please send a note to youthministrymcbc@gmail.com requesting that your address be added to the distribution. Also, go to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; look for Mt. Calvary Youth. We are everywhere, and we want you to know it! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any member of the 2015 Youth Ministry Leadership Team.

18 COLLEGE FAIR We are encouraging members of the Mt. Calvary family to help support the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fair this year. This will be our 5th and largest fair. The Fair will be held Saturday, October 24, Please encourage your college or university to attend the fair. Please be available for set-up Friday evening, October 23, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:30 a.m., the day of the fair, for assignments and prayer. Please join the committee in developing the program and calling colleges and universities to encourage them to participate in the fair. You may decide to bring a group of young people to the fair. Whatever you decide to do will be a blessing to some young person in our greater community. Questions: Contact Felecia Williams-Palmer at feleciawp@msn.com 5th Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities Fair Saturday, October 24, :30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Leon Grant Family Life Center 608 North Horners Lane, Rockville, MD The Resource Committee of the college fair is seeking donations of items to place in the student's resource bag. If you have a business, work for a company, or own a large quantity of pens, pencils, sticky notes, book marks, thumb drives, stress balls, etc., please donate these items to be put in the resource bags for the junior and seniors who attend the college fair. Also the college fair is giving 2 laptops, 1 tablet and $50.00 cash/gift card during the college fair. If you would like to donate any items, please contact Mrs. Audrey Hankinson, at or alhank41@verizon.net.

19 Parents, please submit the following information for Mt. Calvary members presently in Ungraduated, Graduate or Professional School. We would like to keep in contact with them. We need their full address submitted to the church office immediately. What is needed? Name: College: School Mailing Address: Address: Cell Number: Our first mailing has been moved to Friday, September 25, 2015.

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21 TRIBE NEWS Tribe of Naptali Samson Trip has extended the deadline for deposit to September 30th to ensure we get good seating. Information is included on the flyer. Reserve your spot! Only 17 tickets are available. MANASSEH AND ZEBULUN TRIBES AND MISSIONARIES - COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT: HOMELESS RESOURCE DAY NOVEMBER 19th, 2015 Members and friends, please join the Manasseh/Zebulun Tribes and our Missionaries in supporting Montgomery County's Homeless Resource Day Thursday, Nov. 19, This will be Mount Calvary's 3rd year participating! We will be collecting new travel-size personal hygiene items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, sanitizer, mouthwash and travel-size first aid kits to be distributed to our homeless brothers and sisters. There is also 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 and still needed more. It was a blessing for us to serve others. With your help, we can do even better in November. Boxes will be placed in the front and back entrances of the Church later this summer. 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) Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Health and Wellness Ministry Biggest Loser Program PLEASE HOLD THE DATE!!! Registration for The Health and Wellness Ministry s Biggest Loser Fitness and Zumba classes will begin shortly. Fitness Classes will begin Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at 7:15 p.m., and Zumba classes will begin on Friday, October 16, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. (We need at least 10 people to sign up for the classes if they are to be offered). Please hold these dates and commitment to getting healthy. For additional Information, Contact: Sister Alice Barnett or Sister Natasha Hammond

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23 FROM THE EVANGELISM MINISTRY Returning Witness It is always fitting to commemorate the places where we have been spiritually led and nourished. We remember with gratitude how God has kept us since the last Homecoming, and we welcome and rejoice together with all those who return to this spiritual vineyard. With Revival traditionally following on the heels of Homecoming, we also await spiritual renewal with anticipation. In order that they would remember how the Lord had and would always be with them, certain annual observances were instituted and commemorated by the children of Israel and their generations. 'Sukkot' or the Feast of Tabernacles, the 7th of the required observances which commemorate God s 40-year provisions for the Israelites in the wilderness, is approaching ( ). The 2015 Feast of Tabernacles (Sept. 28 thru Oct. 4) will be marked by the 4th Blood Moon on Sunday evening, September 27, It will be possible to witness portions of this total lunar eclipse for a duration of 5 hours and 11 minutes (from 8:11 p.m. till 01:22 a.m. Sept. 28, EST), with peak viewing at 10:47 p.m. (www. Timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/Bethesda). This will complete the lunar tetrad or four full lunar eclipses in a row which occurred April 15, 2014 (Passover), October 8, 2014 (Feast of Tabernacles) and April 4, 2015 (Passover). Unique to this Jewish year s 7-day observance of Sukkot is its occurrence in the 70th Jubilee Year (every 50 years) since the Israelites entered the Promise Land ( ), which also coincides with the 40th Jubilee since Christ s Resurrection. This is a glaring reminder that a majority of God's chosen nation has yet to claim Jesus Christ as the prophecied Messiah. Bearing in mind that only God, the Father, knows when Christ will return to earth according to Matthew 24:36; numerous biblical researchers are declaring that prophecies according to Daniel, Joel, Revelation, and other prophets are now clearly being fulfilled. Pray that all Jews as well as all non-believers will come into the saving knowledge that Jesus has come to offer them lasting redemption. The Evangelism Ministry meetings are open to all. Our next meeting will be held Thursday, September 24, 2015, 7:00 p.m. in Room 207. Please browse through the Evangelism materials on the racks in the front lobby and rear lobby of the Leon Grant Family Life Center. Feel free, to take some for your use in sharing the Gospel. Please contact Deacon Mary for more information regarding this ministry.

24 44th Annual Session of Area I American Baptist Churches of the South (ABCOTS) October 3, 2015 ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!! Plan now to attend the 45th Annual Session of Area I American Baptist Churches of the South (ABCOTS), Saturday, October 3, Theme is Unswerving Faithfulness To God. Scripture reference is Daniel 6: 3-5 (KJV). The Area I Meeting will be held at: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2409 Ainger Place, SE, Washington, DC , where Dr. Clinton W. Austin is the Pastor. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:50 a.m. Worship will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. The Bible teaching will be delivered by Dr. Elmore E. Warren Jr., Whitestone Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD. Auxiliaries (Ministers, Men, Women, and Youth) will meet immediately following worship. The business portion of the meeting will be conducted at the Family Reunion Luncheon. Pre-registration fees (which include continental breakfast and lunch) are as follows: $ Individual Adult Registration ($30.00 after September 23, 2015); $15.00 Individual Youth Registration ($20.00 after September 23, 2015). ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE!! You may leave your registration fees with Sister Angelia Mumford in the Church Office. Make Checks payable to ABCOTS, Area I. Please contact Deacon Mary for further information so that transportation may be arranged.

25 The following positions will be on the October 22, 2015, ballot (i.e. terms expiring at the end of 2015). 3-year terms (multiple openings) Deacons Ministry Trustees Ministry Deaconess Ministry Finance Ministry Christian Education 1-year terms Church Clerk Church Treasurer Financial Secretary Sunday School Superintendent Youth Director Nominating Committee Schedule Nomination Period Begins..Sunday, September 13, 2015 Nomination Period Ends... Sunday, October 4, 2015 Posting of Slate... Sunday, October 11, 2015 Election... Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Nomination Procedure All nominations must be submitted using the nomination form provided. All forms must be signed by the nominee. Members may nominate themselves or another member of Mt Calvary to be a candidate for office. Members nominating another member of Mt Calvary to be a candidate for office must have the nominee sign the nomination form confirming their interest in running for the specified office. Nomination forms should be dropped in the designated boxes at the front and rear entrances of the church by Sunday, October 4, 2015, where a detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of Mount Calvary s Boards and Offices is provided.

26 VETERANS WITH SPIRITUAL GIFTS MINISTRY is presently in need of volunteers to help with preparations for their 2015 Veterans Day Celebration. We appeal to all veterans, to non-veterans and to our young members as well, who are able to help. We ask that you please come and join us at our next brief meeting Saturday, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. Weekend Celebration, November 6-8, 2015 Please make your plans to join us for each day of our Celebration: Friday, Nov. 6, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Our Gospel Music Explosion Guest Gospel Groups The Royal Harmonizers The Queen Chapel Male Chorus Saturday, Nov 7, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Celebration and Fish Fry Sunday, Nov 8, 11:00 a.m. Church Service, Veterans Recognition

27 Hello All Cyclists, Sunday rides are back! Here are our upcoming rides. All cyclists are welcome. If you are interested in joining us or have any questions, please me at or by call me at For transportation assistance please let me know by the Friday morning prior to the ride so arrangements can be made. Peace & blessings. Roy Johns

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30 Choral Music Workshop Tuesday, September 22 and Monday 28, :00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Music Ministry of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church is pleased to announce that the stupendous and world renowned Dr. Joyce Garrett, Director of Music and Worship Arts at the Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia, will conduct a choral workshop for members of all choirs and others in the congregation who love music. Dr. Garrett is the former director of the inner city Eastern High School Choir in Washington, DC. The choir placed second in the world at the prestigious Salzburg Choral Music Festival in Europe. She has taken the Alfred Street Baptist Church music ministry to a new level. Non choir members who want to learn how to sing are encouraged to attend the sessions. If you have any questions, please contact Rocky Twyman, Minister of Music at rlt540@mrcbc.org. THIS WILL BE AN OUTSTANDING EVENT. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Mass Choir of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church will perform at a Community Tribute to Television News Celebrity J.C. Hayward Monday evening, September 21, 2015, 6:00 p.m. at the Asbury Methodist Church on the corner of 11th and K Street NW, Washington, DC. Church is accessible by Metro.

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32 Reverend Lolita L. (Shelby) Hickman was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She grew up next door to Southern Tabernacle Baptist Church in Brooklyn, Illinois, where she became a member and sang with the Young Adult Choir at 8 years of age. She has been ministering in song, Word, and deed nearly all of her life. Rev. Hickman is happily married to Bro. Norval Joe Hickman. Together they are the parents of three adult children, Tracey A. Randolph (Wayne), Nichelle and Norval, III; and one granddaughter, Paris. The Hickmans relocated to Washington, DC in 1983 and soon joined Emmanuel Baptist Church. They served actively in various ministries until they moved to Maryland in They joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rockville, Maryland, in 1988 where they served faithfully more than 18 years. In particular, Reverend Hickman sang with the Spiritual Ensemble and the Combined Choir; she served as Adult Bible Study teacher; Co-chair of the Budget Committee, member of the Finance Ministry, and Treasurer of the Women s Ministry. Reverend Hickman acknowledged God s call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in She preached her initial sermon May 5, She was licensed in August 2005 and ordained to the Gospel Ministry April 15, 2007, by Pastor Leon Grant. In 2007, Reverend Hickman graduated Cum Laude from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University (STVU), earning a Master of Divinity Degree. She had earlier received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois. The Hickmans moved to Savannah, Georgia and affiliated with Connor s Temple Baptist Church in 2007, where Pastor Hickman served as Assistant to the Pastor more than three years. She served as Interim Pastor for nine months. In mid-2012, God called Pastor Hickman to plant and pastor a new church. After much prayer and meditation, she responded, Amen! On January 6, 2013, Trinity Baptist Church of Savannah, Georgia held its Inaugural Worship Service. To God be the glory! Pastor Hickman has great passion for the authentic exposition of God s Word, and a sense of urgency concerning missional work, salvation and discipleship. One of her favorite passages of Scripture is Psalm 119:133 Order my steps in Thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

33 Monday, September 14, 2015 Tribes of Dan, Gad, and Judah Guest Choir: Round Oak Missionary Baptist Church Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Tribes of Benjamin, Ephraim, and Reuben Guest Choir: Jerusalem Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Tribes of Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulon Guest Choir: Emory Grove U.M. Church, Voices of Praise Call to Worship... Clergy Devotions/Praise and Worship... Guest Choir Hymn of Praise... Congregation Scripture... Clergy Prayer... Clergy Musical Selections... Guest Choir Offering... Trustees Offering Selection... Guest Choir Introduction of Guest Preacher... Pastor Leon Grant Musical Selection... Guest Choir Sermon... Reverend Lolita Hickman Invitation to Christian Discipleship... Clergy Closing Selection... Guest Choir

34 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. Rev. Lolita L. Hickman September 14, 2015 Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Main Ideas of the Sermon: 1._ Illustrations I Want to Remember: What Should I Do as a Result of Hearing this Sermon?

35 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. Rev. Lolita L. Hickman September 15, 2015 Sermon Title: Biblical Text: 1 John 4:7-12 Main Ideas of the Sermon: Illustrations I Want to Remember: _ What Should I Do as a Result of Hearing this Sermon?

36 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. Rev. Lolita L. Hickman September 16, 2015 Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Main Ideas of the Sermon: Illustrations I Want to Remember: What Should I Do as a Result of Hearing this Sermon?

37 Baked Chicken Roast Beef Collard Greens Green Beans Macaroni & Cheese Rice and Gravy Yams Assorted Desserts Rolls Ice Tea Punch Water

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39 SOPRANO Arnwine, Brenda Boone, Barbara Codeci, Norica Davis, Earnestine Davis, Wanda Dawes, Paulette Elliott, Gloria Gabriel, Garyn Ganthier, Marie Goolsby, Nicole Guillette, Jeanette Hatchett, Adrienne Hawkins, Joyce Hyman, Charlease Hyman, Darlease Jeter, Janice Montgomery, Barbara Mumford, Mary Murorunkwere, Joy Peevy, Susan Price, Maureen Thomas, Doris Williams, Katherine Wilson, Lynette Wilson, Pamela ALTO Brown, Betty Bryant, Mary Gabriel, Gayle George-Coleman, Dorene Harris, Deloris Harrison, Shelia Howard, Kathleen Jackson, Patricia Miller, Ella Mumford, Angelia R. Paurice, Valerie Walker, Brittney TENOR Baker, Mary Br own, Jam es Bryant, William Bullock, Lila Davis, Elvis Dawes, Ramon Entzminger, Marlene Fountain, Rev. Hiawatha Grant, Adranna Grant, Morton Hammond, Jared Hammond, Natashia Harris, Mitchell Jackson, Linda Jamison, Walter Johnson, Joseph McClure, Shelia Shelton, Brenda J o BASS Elliott, Luther Evans, Thomas Shepard, Robert Bass Guitar Byrd, Anthony DRUMMER Douglas, Christopher VIOLIN Lewis-France, Camille Lewis, Brandon Soprano Sax & Flutist Brooks, Bernard ORGANIST Fleming, Elsie DIRECTOR Dr. Darryl Williams MINISTER OF MUSIC Twyman, Rockefeller

40 Mary Baker Kimberly Boone Betty Brown Audrey Hankinson Shelia Harrison Patricia A. Jackson Angelia R. Mumford Anita Neal Susan Payne Susan Peevy Marion Snowden Liz Stroud Brenda Shelton Rockefeller Twyman William Bryant, Co-Chairperson Mary Bryant Alfred Johnson, Co-Chairperson Shirley Johnson SPECIAL THANKS: The Homecoming Bookmarkers And Pens Were Donated By Deaconess Anita Neal. Mt. Calvary Deacon Ministry Brother John Davis-Photography Homecoming Choir and Music Ministry The Decorating Ministry The Culinary Ministry The Greeting Ministry Audio Ministry Media and Publicity Ministry Ushers Ministry Worship Service Participants Cover by Sister Lauren Johnson