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2 About Our Guest Preacher... Rev. Dr. Vanetta R. Rather Rev. Dr. Rather was born in Newport News, VA, and raised in SE, Washington, DC. She is the Founder & Executive Director of My Sister My Seed, a non-profit organization that empowers, supports, and provides resources for women and girls, especially those affected by Domestic Sex Trafficking. As a youth pastor for over a decade in the Baptist Church, Dr. Rather preached to, taught, and inspired youth and families. She has now expanded her ministry outside the walls of the church. Her community work with women and girls, and her compassion for the most vulnerable in society has garnered her awards and acknowledgements including the Ebone Image Award from the National Coalition of One Hundred Black Women, Inc., as well as acknowledgment from the former Lt. Governor of Maryland, Anthony G. Brown. Dr. Rather is a published author and has written for several publications. In 2009, her sermon, Be Open was published in the book, These Sisters Can Cay It, which cites 15 powerful sermons from contemporary African American women preachers. She was also invited to be a guest blogger for the Academy of Preaching and Celebration at the Christian Theological Seminary. And most recently, Dr. Rather penned a book for modern women of faith entitled, All the Single Ladies: Modern, Single, and Faithful. She holds a BS from Springfield College in Springfield, MA, Magna Cum Laude and a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. Most Importantly, Dr. Rather loves the Lord and is a faithful servant of God. Dr. Rather currently serves as Youth Pastor at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, VA under the leadership of Pastor James E Victor, Jr. 2

3 About Our Guest Musician and Director Mariah M. Maxwell Mariah M. Maxwell. Singer. Composer. Pianist. Genre - bender. Peace-lover. Creator. When you see her perform, you experience every aspect of those words in your heart and soul. Born in Buffalo, NY, Mariah Maxwell's first experience with formal musical training began with piano lessons at the age of three and she began singing in her church choir around the same time. At the age of sixteen, Mariah matriculated into Howard University as the recipient of a full tuition scholarship where she studied composition with Dr. Anthony Randolph, piano with Dr. Raymond Jackson and voice with Charlotte Holloman. As a student at Howard University, she performed in a number of ensembles including the Howard University Choir, Howard Singers, Howard Gospel Choir, female jazz vocal ensemble, Sassy, and Howard's premiere Jazz Vocal ensemble, Afro Blue. In May of 2011, Mariah graduated from Howard University with her Bachelor of Music in Composition, Summa Cum Laude. While at Howard University, Mariah was afforded the opportunity to study and perform internationally; performing at Glazunov Hall and the St. Petersburg, Russia and receiving the Lucy Moten Fellowship for international study in Egypt. Mariah also traveled to Siena, Italy as a participant in the Siena Summer Music program. While studying composition in Siena, Italy, Mariah composed and premiered her original work, I ve Lived for Soprano and Chamber ensemble. In the fall of 2011, Mariah was a featured contestant on Season 3 of NBC's hit a Capella competition show, The Sing- Off, as a member of Afro-Blue. Placing fourth out of sixteen groups in the competition, Afro - Blue has had continued success and continues to perform under the new name, Traces of Blue. Traces of Blue has had the opportunity to perform at a number of prestigious venues and festivals to include the Capital Jazz Festival, B.B. Kings in NYC as a part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival, The Residence of Vice President Joe Biden, the Blues on the Green Festival sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica and as a headlining artist in the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Traces of Blue has also released two singles, I Feel Good and Human Nature and will be releasing an EP at the end of this year. In addition to her work with Traces of Blue, Mariah has been seen in performance with many notable artists to include James Taylor, Esperanza Spalding, Smokey Robinson, En Vogue, Chante Moore, Geri Allen and Bobby McFerrin. Mariah also studied pipe organ with Dr. Mickey Thomas Terry as recipient of the African American Heritage Cultural Institute Scholarship. She performed her debut pipe organ recital in February 2013 at Shiloh Baptist Church. Mariah has most recently been featured as an Artist in Residence at Ben s Next Door and can be seen all over the Washington DC area performing her original music. Mariah currently serves as the pianist for the Sanctuary Choir at Largo Community Church. She has been active in music ministry since she was a young child and continues to use her musical gifts to serve God. Mariah is a firm believer in the power of music and it s ability to influence and change society. With every song she writes, her goal is to create honest music that inspires unity. Mariah is the youngest of three children born to Pastor Melvin M. Maxwell and Lady Cherry A. Maxwell of the East Friendship Baptist Church, Washington, DC. 3

4 From our Assistant Pastor And Women s Ministry Advisor Dear Sisters in Christ, It is a wonderful day to be able to celebrate the unique gifts that our God has given to women. This year has been a different year for the women s ministry. It has not been business as usual, for together we are realizing that God s timing is not our timing and God s ways are higher than our ways. We have moved away from merely doing what we have always done, but instead, we have really waited on the Lord to guide and to instruct us. What may seem like a slow start this year is only going to benefit us in the long run for where and how the Lord will continue to use this Women s Ministry to bless others. As we focus on others I am a firm believer that God, in turn, will continue to bless us in immeasurable and insurmountable ways. We are thankful to our Minister of Music, Brother Rockefeller Twyman who helped open the way for us to welcome Ms. Mariah Maxwell as our guest choir director of music for the Women s Day choir this year! We are blessed to have Dr. Vanetta Rather back with us to bless us with her powerful and inspirational preaching. We are most excited about how the Lord has collectively spoken to us about celebrating each woman of Mt. Calvary this year. Some of you may never know how very much your presence, your smile, your encouragement and your authentic love of your fellow-sisters in Christ is appreciated. Each and every one of you is a blessing to this church and to the Body of Christ. Let us continue this journey of positive outreach; walking together to be more like Jesus and putting in our all for God. Let us continue to do what we know the Lord requires: to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God. (Micah 6:8) Let us continue to be watch women on the wall, praying through the unrest in our country and abroad, as we walk with God to help somebody along the way. The Women s Ministry of Mt. Calvary is walking with God and with those in prison, with the homeless, with the helpless, with the marginalized, with those who have been dehumanized and even demonized by oppressive forces. We are putting in our all for God without fear or reservation because we know the God can and God will. We are merely vessels through which our God is moving so that we can edify one another and glorify the Lord. Thank you, Women of Mt. Calvary, Sisters in Christ, for giving your love, your life and your all! All praises be to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords for our God is truly awesome and so are you! In Love and Solidarity, Dr. Lora F. Hargrove Assistant Pastor and Women s Ministry Advisor 4

5 From our Women s Ministry President Dear Sisters in Christ, Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! What a joy it is to gather together to worship on this very special day as we celebrate 2015 Women s Day. This year s theme is, Putting in My All for God! I am truly humbled and count it an honor to serve the women of Mt. Calvary. I am extremely thankful to have the opportunity to work under the leadership of our remarkable Pastor, Rev. Leon Grant and our Assistant Pastor, Rev. Dr. Lora Hargrove. I m deeply grateful to the Women s Day Committee for their dedication in planning another beautiful, spirit filled Women s Day program. They truly epitomize our theme, Putting in My All for God! Today, ladies we celebrate you for what you have done, what you are doing, and by God s blessing, what you will do as women of Faith. I pray that God will equip each of you to seek His will, and that you continue to grow in grace, faith, and knowledge of Him. My continuous prayer is that God will be glorified and that women will be blessed through this year s planned activities as we seek Him, Putting in Our All for Him! May God bless you and give you His peace! Sincerely, Valencia Freeman President, Women s Ministry 5

6 7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015 Women s Day 2015 Order of Divine Worship CALL TO WORSHIP....Clergy INVOCATION.....Clergy CHORAL RESPONSE... All In His Hands PRAISE AND WORSHIP.. Praise Team *** HYMN OF PRAISE..... Lift Him Up......No. 420 SCRIPTURE....Sister Shirley Bannister Luke 21:3-4 *** PRAYER...Sister Ellen Fountain CHORAL RESPONSE... Withholding Nothing SELECTION... He Wants It All.Sister Mariah Maxwell *** WOMEN S DAY LITANY...Sister Virginia Bryant GLORIA PATRI... No. 12 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITORS...Sister Iantha Gilmore PASTORAL COMMENTS Pastor Leon Grant RECOGNITIONS...Sister Wanda Davis *** CELEBRATION OF GIVING LITANY...Clergy OFFERING SELECTION... I Give It to You OFFERTORY RESPONSE...No. 536 *** INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER...Reverend Dr. Lora F. Hargrove SERMONIC SELECTION... My Life, My Love, My All SERMON...Reverend Dr. Vanetta Rather Mount Olive Baptist Church, Arlington, Va INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP... I Surrender All CLOSING SELECTION... I Give Myself Away BENEDICTION..Clergy MUSIC BY: Women s Day Choir, Sister Mariah Maxwell, Guest Director and Musician Please take the spiritual posture of worship by turning off your cell phone. ***Ushers May Seat the People 7:30 a.m. Nursery Available (Room 210, up to age 5) 7:45 a.m. Worship Service/ Women s Day (Sanctuary) 9:00 a.m. Nursery Available (Room 210, up to age 2) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and New Members Training (All Rooms) 10:45 a.m. Nursery Available (Room 210, up to age 5) 11:00 a.m. Worship Service/Women s Day (Sanctuary) 11:00 a.m. Youth Church (LGFLC &3 rd Floor) 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 Dr. Vanetta Rather Sunday, May 3, 2015 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 11:00 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015 Women s Day 2015 Order of Divine Worship CALL TO WORSHIP Clergy INVOCATION...Clergy CHORAL RESPONSE... All In His Hands PRAISE AND WORSHIP...Praise Team HYMN OF PRAISE..... Lift Him Up......No. 420 SCRIPTURE...Sister Alma Wiggins Luke 21:3-4 PRAYER... Sister Beulah Jackson CHORAL RESPONSE... Withholding Nothing *** SELECTION... He Wants It All..Sister Mariah Maxwell WOMEN S DAY LITANY... Sister Cynthia Prather GLORIA PATRI... No. 12 *** WELCOME...Sister Alzonia Shepard ANNOUNCEMENTS...Sister Barbara Boone PASTORAL COMMENTS... Pastor Leon Grant RECOGNITIONS.Poem/Gift...Sister Wanda Davis CELEBRATION OF GIVING LITANY Clergy OFFERING SELECTION... I Give It to You OFFERTORY RESPONSE... No. 536 INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER... Reverend Dr. Lora Hargrove SERMONIC SELECTION... My Life, My Love, My All *** SERMON...Reverend Dr. Vanetta Rather Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Arlington, VA INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP... I Surrender All REMARKS...Sister Wanda Davis Sister Valencia Freeman CLOSING SELECTION... I Give Myself Away BENEDICTION... Pastor Leon Grant MUSIC BY: Women s Day Choir, Mariah Maxwell, Guest Director and Musician Please take the spiritual posture of worship by turning off your cell phone. *** Ushers May Seat the People*** 8

9 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 Dr. Vanetta Rather Sunday, May 3, 2015 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? 9

10 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! 10

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12 Women s Day Litany Leader: Today, O Lord, we honor our women the carriers and cultivators of our culture. In a lush African garden, your hands fashioned her. We celebrate the strength, power, passion, beauty, courage, and faith of women across this world. Bless her now as she cultivates culture and Christ in future generations. People: We praise and thank you God, for women. Leader: We remember biblical queens like Miriam and Mary; Ruth and Rahab. We remember our African queens: Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, Makeda, Nzingha and Yaa Asantewa. Through their trials and tribulations they grew in wisdom and strength. Bless our queens of today who continue the legacy of educating and leading their people. People: Strengthen your women, O Lord. Their genius has enriched the earth. Leader: We give reverence to every woman, who, like the beautiful, thoughtful, and powerful women of scripture continue to defy odds and banish stereotypes; women who put in their all to love and to serve God in the face of oppression, sexism and tradition. We remember Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Pauli Murray and Rosa Parks. Bless all women, but especially women of color who fight against injustice through strategies of hope, love, faith, survival and advancement. People: Empower your women, O Lord. We thank you for the unselfish Spirit that lives in the soul of the every woman dedicated to God. Leader: We remember Augusta Savage, Zora Neal Hurston, Katherine Dunham, Marian Anderson and Mahalia Jackson. They birthed black literary and artistic traditions. Because of women like these, the once muffled voices of women everywhere ring clear with creative power. People: Inspire your women, O Lord. Their beauty has adorned the earth, just like the beauty of our ancestors; our grandmothers, our mothers, and our sisters in the faith. Leader: We celebrate the women of today. We celebrate the sharing of their gifts, talents, and skills. We celebrate their ability to manage the home and the office. We celebrate their ability to serve as a public official and a Sunday School teacher. We celebrate those who are required to be both the matriarch and the patriarch; those who are tough enough to fight for equality and wise enough to celebrate the tenderness in their own character. ALL: We remember Deborah, Zipporah, Jarena Lee, Julia Foote, and Zilpha Elaw. Black women prayed and preached, healed and helped, faithfully putting in their all for God, especially in times of trouble and distress. Their triumph has sparked fire in our souls. May the Light that radiates from you, O Lord, cast beautiful patterns on our lives and our witness. We rejoice with women everywhere. Thank you, Lord for the blessing of women in the earth! Amen. (Adapted from the Women s Day and Black Women s Litany, African American Heritage Hymnal) 12

13 MEMBERS SICK AND SHUT-IN Home Sister Virginia Battle Sister Mary Brown-Frederick Sister Ericka Buchsell Sister Pearl Drain Sister Darlene Granderson Brother James Griffin Sister Barbara Lee Brother Frank Leonard Deacon Phillip Magwood Sister Woodie McLean Brother Fred Royall BROOK GROVE REHAB CENTER & NURSING HOME, SANDY SPRING, MD Brother John D. Walker GEORGE'S ASSISTED LIVING GERMANTOWN, MD Sister Margaret Simmons LAYHILL GENESIS NURSING HOME Sister Gladys Williams PRAYER Sister Lila Bullock Brother Al Carey (Wilmington, DE) Brother Dallas Clement Brother Johnny Colmes Deacon Eleanor Crocker Sister Gloria Elliott Sister Elsie Fleming Sister Margaret Frazier Sister Frances Griffin Sister Janie McClellan Sister Barbara Montgomery Deacon Magruda Randolph Sister Janice Thurman Sister Anita Walker FAMILY & FRIENDS** Mitchell Baldwin, Jr. Bettie Barley Vanessa Bland Margie & Jerry Boumel LaTonjia Brown Rev. Rodney Davis Willie Franklin, III Victor George Gregory Grant Edgar Guillette Monica Holland Danielle Hyson Mark Hyson Waldo Jackson Don Johns Joyce Johnson Margie Lancaster Juanita Melvin Dieudonne Ndouga Annie Peevy Shirley Sims Charles John Snowden Rev. Eric Thomas Lawrence Walker Deacon Richard Waller Angela Watson Jimmy Wiliams Military And Others Serving Abroad CPL. Alonzo Evans-Chase Sister Anetra Moore Whitney Wiggins ** Please call the church office on or before Tuesday to place or remove a name from the prayer list. FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL ONLY BE LISTED FOR TWO WEEKS. Member names on the prayer list will be removed after the last Sunday of each month "Intercessory Prayer, every Thursday from 6:00-7:15 pm (301) , ext. 431." 13

14 Monday, May 04 7:00 PM Magnificent Mondays In The Word -Rooms 103/106 7:00 PM Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal-Sanctuary Tuesday, May 05 10:00 AM Seasoned Saints Ministry Meeting - LGFLC 7:00 PM Cancer Support Ministry Meeting-Room 200a/b 7:00 PM Tutoring-Library/ Wednesday, May 06 6:00 PM Fellowship Dinner-LGFLC 7:00 PM Bible Study-All Rooms 8:00 PM Prayer Meeting -Sanctuary Thursday, May 07 11:30 AM Mid-Day Bible Study-Rooms 103/106 5:30 PM Maryland Playmakers#11-LGFLC 6:15 PM Intercessory Prayer - Chapel 7:30 PM 12-Steps Meeting -Rooms 103/106 7:30 PM Mass Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary Friday, May 08 7:15 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary Saturday, May 9 7:00 AM Men's Bible Study-Rooms 103/106 8:45 AM Male Chorus Rehearsal-Sanctuary 9:00 AM Missionary Ministry-Rooms 103/106 9:30 AM YMLT Meeting- 3rd Floor 11:00 AM Veterans with Spiritual Gifts Ministry Meeting-Rooms 103/106 Sunday, May 10 7:45 AM Worship Service/Mother s Day -Sanctuary 9:30 AM Empowering Family Relationships - Chapel 9:30 AM Linked-UP - LGFLC 9:30 AM New Members Training - Library 9:30 AM Prayer Class-Pastor's Conference Room 9:30 AM Sunday School - All Rooms 11:00 AM Worship Service/Mother s Day - Sanctuary 11:00 AM Youth Church-LGFLC

15 MONTHLY FOCUS Acceptance: He Accepted Us First God accepts us as we are, with all of our faults and weaknesses. Being a Christian means accepting Christ as Lord and Savior and learning about Him through experiences and reading God s Word. Before we can have the privilege of accepting Him, we must understand that God, the father, has already accepted us. God, through his son Jesus Christ, accepts us despite our past, present, and future sins. He does this because He loves us. Period. In John 15:16, Jesus explains that He has chosen us. You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. (John 15:16, NKJV) Take time today to thank God for accepting you despite your sins. Thank Him for choosing you before you chose Him. If you haven t made Jesus your choice yet, then make that choice today. It will be the best decision you will ever make. God, we thank you for accepting us as we are. We thank you for looking past our faults and seeing our needs. We thank you most of all for loving us. Amen. A Moment in Black History A Moment in Black History May 1, The first game of the Negro National League baseball was played in Indianapolis, Indiana. May 3, Boxing legend, Sugar Ray Robinson, was born in Detroit, MI. May 5, Pastor Adam Clayton Powell, Sr. was born in Virginia. He developed the Abyssinian Baptist Church (Harlem, NY) as the largest Protestant congregation in the country. He was a founder of the National Urban League, active in the NAACP, and served as trustee of several Historical Black Colleges and Schools. Pastor Powell died June 12, May 7, J. R. Winters receives a patent for the fire escape ladder. May 9, Sojourner Truth delivers a speech to the First Annual Meeting of the American Equal Rights Association, championing for the rights of all people.

16 Announcements May 4th -May 10th, 2015 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. 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 THE MEDIA/PUBLICITY CHAIR Church events and organizations who which to have posters to advertise their events should contact the Media/Publicity Chair, Sister Susan Peevy at susanpeevy@hotmail.com or The cost is $20.00 each for a 20 x 28 inch poster. WOMEN S Bible Study meets every 3rdand 5th SATURDAY, at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel. MINISTRY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Building Lives, Developing Disciples (Ephesians 4:11-16) MID-DAY BIBLE STUDY will meet Thursday, May 7th at 11:30 a.m. in Rooms 103/106. Read Gospel of Acts be prepared for discussion.

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18 Ladies! Women s Bible Study is back! All Women are invited to join the Women s Bible study in exploring and discussing Biblical texts and their meaning for our lives. If you are interested in learning more about the Bible and want to attend, you are welcome. Led by the Rev. Cheryl Coleman-Hall, the Women s Bible Study meets every 3rd and 5th Saturday at 9:00 a.m. for thought-provoking discussion and fellowship. Women s Bible Study provides a place for women to become rooted in God s Word, to build communication with other women, and to grow in a relationship with Christ. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time connecting and fellowshipping with our sisters in Christ as we study the Song of Solomon. Together we will discover those things, situations, experiences that cause us to lose large chunks of ourselves. There will be a variety of spiritual activities to engage your spirit and strengthen your desire to Put In Your All for God! Next Class will be held Saturday, May 16th at 9:00 and our homework assignment is to read all 8 chapters of the Song of Solomon. Information on how to purchase the book, What Matters Most, will be discussed at our next Bible Study. Please join us!

19 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 COLLEGE STUDENTS AND GRADUATES If you are an undergraduate, graduate, specialty school, vocational school, or advanced degree recipient, we want to recognize your accomplishments. We congratulate you and praise God that you have been steadfast on your endeavors. As we prepare the 2015 baccalaureate guide, we want to include each of you. Please provide an electronic picture, area of study-major as well as minor, a brief synopsis of your achievement and your plans for the future. Please send this information to Sister Felecia Williams-Palmer feleciawp@msn.com no later than Sunday, May 15, 2015 CAMPUS WORSHIP AND BACKYARD PARTY It is that time of year again. As we prepare for graduations and the end of the school year, we want to celebrate the end of the school year and the return of our college students. Please mark your calendars. May 24th at 11:00 a.m. is our Campus Worship service and Backyard Party. If you want your school represented, make sure we have a banner and a T-shirt (size 2T or 3T) with your school s name or logo. For more information, feel free to contact Rev. Moultrie. Teen ROAD TRIP to King s Dominion Ages 12 and over are invited to join us for a-one day trip to King s Dominion May 23rd. The tickets, cost $34.00 which includes lunch, however we need to sign up in advance. There has been a change;in order to get this group rate, we need to have confirmed attendees no later than TODAY and we will need to purchase the tickets Monday. If we do not have enough youth registered by then to qualify for this group package, we will cancel the trip. More info, contact Rev. Moultrie s office. SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION Registration for Summer Camp has begun. The forms are available on the church website, in the church office, and in the youth minister s office. Because of the amount of money collected for camp registration, we will not have registration downstairs by the back door. Please come up to the youth minister s office to register. This camp is going to be crazy! Any questions, please feel free to contact the camp director, Sister Glenda Moultrie.

20 Upcoming activities Be sure to get your refrigerator magnet and MARK YOUR CALENDARS! May 9th Youth Ministry Leadership Team Meeting May 23rd King s Dominion Trip (for ages 12 and over) May 24th Campus Worship and Backyard Party June 13th Youth Gospel Explosion June 14th Annual Youth Day and Baccalaureate Services June Teen Retreat Refreshing Mountain, Pennsylvania June 27th Adventure Park (for kids age 11 and under) Tutoring Do not forget! We have Tutoring every Tuesday evening and Saturday morning. It is open to all students, and we can always use more tutors! Come out and help us! This is a free service and available to all, so please don t miss this great opportunity to improve grades.

21 Our Class of 2015 consists of the following students: Brandon Williams---Northwest High School Evan Cole---Frederick county Public Schools Jasmine Jeter---Gaithersburg High School Jeremy Miller----Magruder High School Jhalyseia Grant---Magruder High School Keturah Boone---Magruder High School Leonard Grant Jr. Magruder High School Levi Poe Paint Branch High School John Immordino, Jr. --- Northwest High School Graduating High School Seniors Graduating high school seniors, Please stay after the 11:00 service today. Please meet in the Room #207, directly across from the elevator immediately following the service to turn in your scholarship package and to receive additional information. If we have missed anyone, please contact us immediately. Undergraduates, Advanced Graduates, Special Schools, If you are graduating from any degree or vocational certification program we want to recognize your accomplishments. We want you to participate in our annual Baccalaureate service at 5 p.m. on Sunday June 14th. As we prepare the 2015 baccalaureate guide we want to include each of you. Please provide an electronic picture, area of study-major as well as minor, a brief synopsis of your achievement and your plans for the future. Parents your kids are probably away at college getting ready for finals and graduation. Please respond for them and send the requested information to Ms. Felecia Williams-Palmer feleciawp@msn.com no later than Sunday, May 17, Again if we have missed anyone please contact us immediately. Our 2015 College graduates are: Ayanna Dow---Towson University Raykyle Highsmith---Morgan State University Dean David Yirenkyi Bowie State University Sydney Montgomery---Princeton University Henry Christopher Williams-Grambling Univ. Taylor Riley---Northwestern University Jamie Snowden-Bowie State University Zachary Fergusson-Williams Mt. St. Mary's Univ. Kyra Nicholson---University of Illinois at Carbondale

22 FROM THE FINANCE MINISTRY The first Quarter Contribution Summary has been posted on the bulletin board located in the atrium hallway by the church office. Should there be any discrepancies, contact the Financial Secretary, Sister Angelia Mumford, in the church office. GET TO KNOW YOUR DEACONS IF YOU LIVE IN ZIP CODES: 20832, 20833, 20855, to 21703, 21710, and YOUR TRIBE IS: ISSACHAR YOUR DEACONS ARE: JAMES BOONE AND LARRY NEWSOME Your tribe is responsible for serving for the Month of May- Wednesday, May 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. IF YOU LIVE IN ZIP CODES: YOUR TRIBE IS: EPHTRAIM YOUR DEACONS ARE: JOHNNYE WASHINGTON AND ALFRED JOHNSON IF YOU LIVE IN ZIP CODES: YOUR TRIBE IS: ASHER YOUR DEACONS ARE: Willie Gilmore, James Moore and Honorary Doris McCoy ATTENTION: BENJAMIN TRIBE MEMBERS! "GET TO KNOW YOUR DEACONS AND YOUR TRIBE MEMBERS" If you live in Zip Codes: 20837, 20839, 20841, 20847, 20878, Please plan to attend a brief 15-minute meeting that will be held after each service on Sunday, May 10th, in the LGFLC. We will be discussing our upcoming barbecue outing. If you can't attend this meeting, contact Deacons Howard Nicolson or Denise Williams for more details.

23 VETERANS WITH SPIRITUAL GIFTS MINISTRY The Veterans Ministry meets every 2nd Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Rooms 103/106 and all veterans and family members of veterans are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Chairman, Coleman McLean, at (301) Next meeting date is Saturday, May 9th. MISSIONARY OUTREACH Helping Those in Need EMERGENCY FOOD DRIVE The Missionary Society is collecting canned and non-perishable food items to benefit our neighbors in need. The Missionaries are asking church members to help by bringing canned and non-perishable foods to donate to this cause. Please be sure there are no dents in the cans and that all food items are not outdated. Your donations can be placed in labeled containers outside the sanctuary, in the downstairs hallway, and at the back door to the parking lot. WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM The Missionaries also continue to support the Weekend Backpack Program to help fight child hunger by contributing food donations of already prepared single serving foods. Individually wrapped snacks, milk, juice, and single-serving canned foods that do not have to be cooked are examples of the types of food to donate. Donations should be placed in the container in the downstairs hallway. The Missionaries thank you in advance for helping make the lives of those in need a little brighter.

24 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 May 5th 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.

25 Save this Date!! FAMILY AND FRIENDS take a Cruise with Our Veterans With Spiritual Gifts Ministry On the Spirit of Washington Saturday, June 27, :00 AM to 1:30 PM. Transportation for (1-25 persons) & will leave the church NLT 09:30 AM. Boarding time: Pier 4, Water Street SW, Washington, DC. 11:00AM. Tickets are now on sale: Adults, $65.00 & Youths, (3-12) $ only 36 Adults and 4 Youth tickets have been reserved. Tickets will be sold between services During the week-in the Church Office Deadline: Sunday May 24, 2015 Note: Make checks payable to MTCBC, Memo Line (Veterans Cruise)

26 SAVE THE DATE!! When: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 Time: 8:30 A.M.-Until Location Lincoln Park Cemetery CEMETERY CLEAN-UP DAY WITH THE COMMUNITY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO COME OUT AND HELP! PLEASE BRING YOUR RAKES, GLOVES, PRUNING SHEARS, ETC. STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS SEE REV. ANTHONY MUMFORD OR TRUSTEE BEN JACKSON OR CALL MR. COLEMAN WEBSTER AT

27 FROM THE EVANGELISM MINISTRY Focus on UNIVERSALISM According to Merriam-Webster s definition, UNIVERSALISM is a theological doctrine that all human beings will eventually be saved and endorses the principles and practices of a liberal Christian denomination founded in the 18th century originally to uphold belief in universal salvation and now united with Unitarianism. Unitarian Universalists (UU) promote that belief in the Bible is not required and the Bible reflects biases and cultural ideas from the times in which it was written and edited. Some, but not all, UU do not believe in God. Other UU beliefs include: 1) Jesus Christ was is an outstanding human being ; 2) denial of the divinity of Jesus Christ; 3) denial that the Holy Spirit is a person; 4) Christ s sacrifice was not a requirement for atonement of human sin; 5) heaven and hell are states of mind; 6) prayer is a spiritual or mental discipline; 7) equality of race, color, gender, and sexual orientation; and 8) human reason and experience ultimately determine spiritual truth. There are approximately 200,000 Unitarian Universalists and Unitarians acknowledged by the International Council of Unitarian and Universalists (ICUU). As with most religions, there are various UU sects within and without, with diverse beliefs. Notwithstanding, a small percentage of UUs consider themselves Biblical Unitarians and profess belief in the major tenets of Christianity. All Christians, when given the opportunity to witness to UUs (or any other religious group), should render a clear affirmation under the power of the Holy Spirit -- that there is only one way to obtain salvation, and that is through confessed belief in God s only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Today s article contains excerpts or paraphrases from: and The Evangelism Ministry Meetings are open to all. The next meeting will be May 21, Please browse through the evangelism materials on the racks in the front vestibule 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 concerning this ministry.

28 THE SEASON SAINTS The Seasoned Saints Ministry meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from September until June. The May 5, 2015 meeting will be held in the LGFLC at 10:00 a.m. At 11:00 a.m. on this date the Mt. Calvary Computer Ministry will provide instruction and assistance on smartphones, tablets and cameras. Bring your problem toys with you and share lunch with us. The May 19, 2015 meeting will be a BIG BUS TOUR of Washington, DC. The tour fare is $35.00 per person. We will meet at the Union Station at 11:00 a.m. by the flags out front. Come out for a wonderful tour of the DC tourist attractions.

29 A Godly Woman A woman of beauty A woman of grace A woman of excellence Beholding God's face She walks with the Lord With integrity, Knowing her purpose And destiny No matter what happens She walks in God's love, Reflecting the beauty, Of her Father above By M.S.Lowndes

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31 WOMEN S DAY CHOIR Adranna Grant Barbara A.J. Brown Barbara Boone Barbara Montgomery Brenda Jamison Brenda Shelton Brittney Walker Deloris Harris Diane Carthorn Dorene George-Coleman Doris Thomas Ella Miller Ernestine Davis Faye Bobb-Semple Janice Jeter Joyce Hawkins Judy Robinson LaShona Harris Linda Jackson Rev. Dr. Lora F. Hargrove Marie Ganthier Maureen Price Paulette Dawes Shelia McClure Vicky Leonard Virginia Battle Wanda Davis Musicians: Mariah Maxwell, Guest Musician and Director Anthony Byrd, Bass Player Bernard Brookes, Flutiest Chris Douglas, Drummer Elsie Fleming, Organist

32 Women s Day Committee: Sister Barbara Avent Deaconess Virginia Bryant, Co-Chair Deaconess Wanda Davis, Chair Deaconess June McAbee Sister Faye Bobb-Semple Sister Doris Thomas Special thanks to: Pastor Leon Grant Bro. John Davis Photography Ministry Roy Johns, Alfred (AJ) Johnson, Jr. and entire Audio-visual Ministry Ushers Ministry Greetings Ministry Sister Lauren Johnson, Graphic Designer Women s Day Choir & Musicians The Women s Ministry Executive Committee gives Special Thanks to. Our Women s Day Preacher, Rev. Dr. Vanetta Rather Our Women s Day Choir Director, Ms. Mariah Maxwell Executive Members of the Women s Ministry: Rev. Dr. Lora F. Hargrove, Spiritual Advisor Sister Valencia Freeman, President Deacon Brenda Jamison, Vice-President Sister Angelia Mumford, Treasurer Sister Patricia Mason, Personal Development Chair Sister Barbara Montgomery, Personal Development Co-Chair Sister Mirtha Brown, Church and Community Outreach Chair Sister Linda Jackson, Church and Community Outreach Co-Chair To EVERYONE YOUR Presence has made this day so SPECIAL!