HOMECOMING MESSAGE 2016

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2 HOMECOMING MESSAGE 2016 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 Moving Forward in Faith, Greater is Coming! We feel the faith that you share with us and we are reciprocating, for that is the command of Christ Jesus. We are delighted to have Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. Pastor Emeritus of the Riverside Church New York City, returning to preach for our Homecoming Services. This year, we welcome, for the first time to Mt. Calvary, Dr. Dontѐ L. Hickman, Sr. Pastor of the Southern Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD, who will preach all three nights for our Revival Services. We hope that you are able to be with us for all of our services. How is your faith walk? Are you trusting in the power of God? Do you believe that greater is really coming? I trust that you believe that for yourselves and for 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 move forward in faith, trusting that greater is coming. That is the promise of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Yours in Christ, Leon Grant, Pastor 2

3 The Rev. Dr. James Alexander Forbes, Jr., is National Minister of the Drum Major Institute, Senior Minister Emeritus of The Riverside Church, The Harry Emerson Fosdick Distinguished Professor at Union Theological Seminary, and President of the Healing of the Nations Ministries (all of these institutions of New York City). Additionally, Dr. Forbes is a highly acclaimed author, scholar, and nationally sought-after speaker, affectionately referred to in national and international religious circles as the preacher s preacher because of his extensive preaching career and his charismatic style. Newsweek magazine once recognized Forbes as one of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world. As a passionate educator, administrator, community and human rights activist, and interfaith leader, Dr. Forbes was twice designated as one of America s greatest Black preachers by Ebony magazine. Dr. Forbes is a featured TEDex speaker and also a frequent guest and contributor to top national media outlets, including Huffington Post, MSNBC and others. Most recently, as Senior Minister of the Riverside Church an interdenominational, interracial, and international church, built by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in 1927, Dr. Forbes led a 2,400 member church. Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches and the United Church of Christ, Dr. Forbes, was installed as the fifth senior minister of Riverside on June 1, 1989, and retired on June 1, He was the first African-American to serve as minister of this multicultural congregation. Dr. Forbes is an ordained minister in the American Baptist Churches. Before being called to Riverside s pulpit, Dr. Forbes served from as the Brown and Sockman Associate Professor of Preaching at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. From , he was Union s first Joe R. Engle Professor of Preaching. Union named him the first Harry Emerson Fosdick Adjunct Professor of Preaching in 1989, when he accepted the pastorate at Riverside. Dr. Forbes has served on the Core Teaching Staff at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York. Dr. Forbes has earned three degrees and has been awarded 14 honorary degrees. He earned a doctor of ministry degree from Colgate-Rochester Divinity School in Rochester, NY; a master of divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York City, NY; and a bachelor of science in chemistry from Howard University in Washington, D.C. He earned his clinical pastoral education certificate from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA. His Alma Mater, Union Theology Seminary, presented him its Unitas Distinguished Alumnus Award and Teacher s College of Columbia University awarded him its Distinguished Service Medal in Howard University awarded him their Distinguished Service Award in Ministry. His honorary doctorates included degrees from the following colleges and universities: Princeton, DePauw, Colgate, Fairleigh Dickenson, Lehigh, and the University of Richmond. From 1992 to 2007, Dr. Forbes was co-chair of A Partnership of Faith, an interfaith organization of clergy among New York s Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim communities. He is on the board of Manhattanville College, 3

4 the Interfaith Alliance, Children s Defense Fund, Mailman School of Public Health of Columbia University, and the United Way. He is a past president of The Martin Luther King Fellows. Dr. Forbes is also a member of Mayor DiBlasio s Clergy Advisory Council in New York City. Additionally, two of Dr. Forbes songs have been published in the Silver Burdett Songbooks for schools: For Children Safe and Strong and Our Families Together. Dr. Forbes has performed the narration for several large musical productions, including Mendelssohn s Elijah with the Riverside choir. Born in 1935 in Burgaw, North Carolina, Dr. Forbes is married to Bettye Franks Forbes, formerly of San Antonio, TX. They are the proud parents of one son, James A. Forbes, III and two grandchildren, Hannah Rose and James IV. 4

5 7:45 a.m. Sunday, September 11, 2016 Homecoming 2016 Order of Divine Worship CALL TO WORSHIP... Clergy INVOCATION... Clergy CHORAL RESPONSE... Hallelujah, You're Worthy PRAISE & WORSHIP... Praise Team *** HYMN OF PRAISE... Great Is Thy Faithfulness. No. 45 SCRIPTURE... Sister Marie Henderson 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 PRAYER... Sister Carolyn Piggott CHORAL RESPONSE... Bless Me (Prayer of Jabez) *** MINISTRY OF MUSIC... Worthy Is Your Praise WELCOME...Clergy PASTORAL COMMENTS Clergy *** CELEBRATION OF GIVING LITANY... Clergy OFFERING SELECTION... He's Been Good OFFERTORY RESPONSE... No. 536 *** MINISTRY OF MUSIC... So Amazing SERMON... Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. Senior Minister Emeritus, The Riverside Church, New York, NY INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP... More Than Anything CLOSING... God Great God BENEDICTION... Clergy *** U s h e r s M a y S e a t t h e P e o p l e *** 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! 5

6 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 11, 2016 Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. 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? 6

7 11:00 a.m. Sunday, September 11, 2016 Homecoming 2016 Order of Divine Worship CALL TO WORSHIP... Clergy INVOCATION... Clergy CHORAL RESPONSE... Hallelujah, You're Worthy PRAISE & WORSHIP... Praise Team *** HYMN OF PRAISE... Great Is Thy Faithfulness.... No. 45 SCRIPTURE... Sister Erica Epps 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 PRAYER.... Brother Richard Bright CHORAL RESPONSE... Bless Me (Prayer of Jabez) *** MINISTRY OF MUSIC... High Praise RESPONSIVE READING... (See Bulletin)......Sister Shameen Williams GLORIA PATRI... No. 538 WELCOME... Sister Cornelia Robertson-Terry RESPONSE TO THE WELCOME... Brother Clarence and Sister Doris Brown MINISTRY OF MUSIC... Worthy Is Your Praise *** ANNOUNCEMENTS... Deacon Mary McLean PASTORAL COMMENTS... Clergy CELEBRATION OF GIVING LITANY... Clergy OFFERING SELECTION... He's Been Good OFFERTORY RESPONSE... No. 536 *** INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST PREACHER.... Rev. Dr. Lora F. Hargrove SERMONIC SELECTION... So Amazing *** SERMON... Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. Senior Minister Emeritus, The Riverside Church, New York, NY INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP... More Than Anything REMARKS... Deacon Alfred Johnson and Deacon William Bryant Clergy CLOSING SELECTION... God Great God BENEDICTION... Clergy *** U s h e r s M a y S e a t t h e P e o p l e * * * 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! 7

8 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 11, 2016 Reverend Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. 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? 8

9 Responsive Reading Moving Forward in Faith, Greater Is Coming! Homecoming Litany Leader: God of grace, God of love, God of new mercies, You are the source of every good and perfect gift. As we celebrate Homecoming, we reflect on our journey at Mount Calvary, rejoice because it is good when brothers and sisters dwell together in unity, and we rest assured that while moving forward in faith, greater is coming. Congregation: As a church family, we stand remembering Your unending faithfulness, which Has brought us this far by faith. Leader: Whether we are from near or far, we are united by God s love, by familiar hymns, and by the strength of our shared worship experiences rooted in our tradition. Congregation: We reach back to our rich heritage and draw strength as we move forward in faith. Leader: O God, may the precious memories of this branch of Zion and this reunion of family and friends keep us united in a common commitment to Your will, Your ways, and Your work. Congregation: We celebrate, with expectancy, that greater is coming. Let us remember to love one another, as Christ has loved us. All: As we stand remembering the place of our godly heritage, we proudly honor our past, offer praise for our present, and await the promise of our future. Keep us forever in Your path, we pray. Amen. Prepared by: Reverend Chastity Johnson 9

10 Monday, September 1 2 7:30 p.m. Homeco m ing Revival -Tribes of Issachar, Naphtali and Simeo n Guest Cho ir: Round Oak Missionary Baptist C hurch T uesday, September 1 3 7:30 p.m. Homecoming Revival-Tribes of Dan, Gad, and Judah Guest Cho ir: Round Oak Missionary Baptist Church Wednesday, September 1 4 7:30 p.m. Homeco m ing Revival -Tribes of Benjamin, Ephraim, and Reuben Guest Cho ir: Emo ry Gro ve U.M. Church, Vo ices of Praise T hursday, September 15 11:30 a.m. Mid-Day Bible Study -Ro om s 103/ 106 6:15 p.m. Intercesso ry Prayer -Chapel 7:00 p.m. Evangelism Ministry Meeting -Ro om 207 7:00 PM New Mem bers Ministry Team Meeting -Library 7:30 p.m. 12-Steps Meeting -Ro om s 103/ 106 7:30 p.m. Mass Cho ir Rehearsal -Sanctuary Friday, September 16 7:00 p.m. Yo uth Cho ir Rehearsal -Sanctuary Saturday, September 17 8:30 a.m. Finance Ministry Meeting -Library 12:00 p.m. Secret Sister Activity -LGFLC Sunday, September 18 7:45 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary -Communion 9:30 a.m. Empowering Family Relationships -Pastor's Conference Room 9:30 a.m. LinkedUp Yo ung Adults Room 203 9:30 a.m. New Mem bers Training - Library 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - All Ro om s 11:00 a.m. Wo rship Service -Sanctuary - Comm union 10

11 MEMBERS-Sick and Shut-In Home Sister Mary Brown-Frederick Brother Dallas Clement Sister Catherine McDaniel Sister Woodie McLean Brother John Pulliam, Jr LAYHILL GENESIS NURSING HOME Brother Johnny Colmes Sister Gladys Williams NATIONAL LUTHERN HOME Trustee Charles (Micky) Giles THE ROYAL ASSISTANT LIVING Deacon Phillip Magwood PRAYER Sister Minnie Anderson Sister Deborah Baldwin Sister Shari W. Campbell Deacon Eleanor Crocker Sister Louida Eller Sister Betty Franklin Sister Margaret Frazier Rev. and Mrs. Jonathan Grant & Family Pastor Leon Grant Trustee Adrienne Hatchett Sister Pat Horton Brother Francis (Frank) Leonard Sister Pamela Lewis Brother Andy Lockwood Deacon Andre Sergeon and Family Deaconess Patricia Smith Sister Janice Thurman Brother Joe Toliver Deacon Johnnye Washington FAMILY & FRIENDS Kim Burk Marvin McDonald Gina Spann Page MEMBERS and OTHERS ABROAD Mante Carter Brother Charles Hobson, Jr. Whitney Wiggins BEREAVEMENT Ms. Pamela Wilson ** 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." 11

12 Announcements September 12-September 19, 2016 MONTHLY FOCUS Community Outreach But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, and who is my neighbor? Luke 10:29 Who is my neighbor? I do not know his name, says Jesus in essence. He is anyone toward whom you are neighborly. He is anyone who lies in need at life s roadside. He is neither Jew nor Gentile; he is neither American nor Non-American; he is neither black nor white. He is a certain man any needy man on one of the numerous Jericho roads of life. Jesus defines a neighbor, not in a theological definition, but in a life situation. Martin Luther King Jr. said, The good neighbor looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human and, therefore, brothers. Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love. 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, born. September 14, Constance Baker Motley, first African American appointed federal judge, born 12

13 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! 13

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15 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 event and organization 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 2017 CHURCH CALENDAR TIME! Now is the time to start thinking of your 2017 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

16 Looking for 50 GOOD MEN to come and sing with the Men s Day Choir Rehearsal Schedule: Saturday, September 24, :45 a.m. Saturday, October 1, :45 a.m. Saturday, October 8, :30 a.m. October 8, at 8:00 a.m. Men and Women s Breakfast-LGFLC October 9, 7:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Men s Day Services 16

17 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) SCHOOL SUPPLIES HYGIENE pens, pencils and ITEMS sharpeners, crayons or toothbrushes, markers, stamps and ink toothpaste, mild bar pad sets, writing pads or soap (in a plastic paper, solar calculators, bag), combs, coloring and picture washcloths, comb, books, rulers, safety brush, emery scissors, glue sticks, etc. boards & clippers, lip balm, dental floss 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. Collection dates: November 12, 2016 November 19, 2016 For information, contact Sherry Isom, Millie Rogers, 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) 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. Montgomery County Homeless Resource Day will be November 17, Mt. Calvary sponsors are the Tribe of Manassas and The Missionary Society. Contact persons, Deaconess Hettie Fleming or Sister Arlean Harris. 17

18 FROM THE TRUSTEE MINISTRY To the Members of Mount Calvary, we are striving to make it easier for you to report concerns or issues with our church operations and facilities. To that end, we have created an that is monitored by the Trustee Leadership which is However, we would still like for you to use the available forms (outside the church office door) to report issues. This gives you additional ways to report issues by using your smart phone, tablet, or computer.

19 Parents, please submit the following information for Mt. Calvary members presently in Ungraduate, 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 29, 2016.

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23 FROM THE EVANGELISM MINISTRY FOUR SIMPLE LAWS God is holy and just: For God shall bring every work into judgment, With every secret thing, Whether it be good or whether it be evil (Ecclesiastes 12:14). The wages of sin is death: Sin is the transgression of the Law (1 John 3:4). God is rich in mercy: But God, who is rich in mercy, For his great love wherewith He loved us (Ephesians 2:4). Eternal life is in Jesus Christ: For God so loved the world, That he gave his only begotten Son, That whosoever believes in Him Should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). A Model Prayer of Repentance God, please forgive me for sinning against You. I understand that, according to Your Law, I deserve to go to hell. However, You are not willing that I perish. Thank you that Jesus suffered and died for me And rose again on the third day. I now repent and yield myself to Him to be my Lord and Savior. I will read Your Word daily and obey what I read. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen. The Evangelism Ministry Team Meetings, open to all, are in recess until Sept. 15, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 207, Houston G. Brooks Education Building.

24 A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the Great. (Proverbs 18:16 {NIV}) Time: 10:00 a.m. First & Third Tuesdays of the month: September - June Place: Mount Calvary Baptist Church Leon Grant Family Life Center 608 North Horners Lane & Historical Rockville, MD Planning meetings Training: Computers, Smart Phones, etc. Senior Living Discussions Financial Literacy Health & Wellness Seminars Experience Eating Nutritious Lunches Gardening Instructions & Experiences Book Discussions Poetry Sharing Games/Movies Exercise Classes Historical Trips Holiday & Special Occasion Fellowships 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!

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26 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 on Tuesday, November 1, Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm, in the Children s Church on the third floor, through Thursday, December 22, We encourage and welcome all Mt. Calvary members and anticipate great participation. Registration will begin Sunday, October 2, 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

27 46th Annual Session of Area I American Baptist Churches of the South (ABCOTS) October 1, 2016 ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!! Plan now to attend the 46th Annual Session of Area I American Baptist Churches of the South (ABCOTS), Saturday, October 1, Theme is Potent Faith Yields Potent Service. Scripture reference is Mark 9:14-29 (KJV). The Area I Meeting will be held at: Providence Baptist Church, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217, where Dr. Douglas E. Summers is the Pastor. This year will include a revival that will be held Friday, September 30, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Elmore Warren Jr. will be the preacher. 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 the host pastor, Dr. Douglas E. Summers. 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. Please pre-register your church and delegates so that we may adequately prepare for your arrival. Pre-registration fees (which include continental breakfast and lunch) are as follows: $ Individual Adult Registration ($30.00 after September 23, 2016); $ Individual Youth Registration ($20.00 after September 23, 2016). 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. It will be a great time to meet our new Executive Minister, Dr. James M. Harrison.

28 The following positions will be on the October 19, 2016, ballot (i.e. terms expiring at the end of 2016). 3-year terms (multiple openings) Deacons Ministry Trustees Ministry Deaconess Ministry Finance Ministry Christian Education Ministry 1-year terms Church Clerk Church Treasurer Financial Secretary Sunday School Superintendent Youth Director Nominating Committee Schedule Nomination Period Begins..Sunday, September 11, 2016 Nomination Period Ends... Sunday, October 2, 2016 Posting of Slate... Sunday, October 9, 2016 Election... Wednesday, October 19, 2016 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 2, 2016, where a detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of Mt. Calvary s Ministries and Offices is provided.

29 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 4-6, 2016 Please make your plans to join us for each day of our Celebration: Friday, Nov. 4, :00 to 9:30 p.m. - Our Gospel Music Explosion Guest Gospel Groups Men of Simpson Wilmington, DE Saturday, Nov 5, :00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Celebration and Fish Fry CDR AUBREY BOBB-SEMPLE-Guest Speaker Sunday, Nov 6, 2016 Worship Service and Veterans Recognitions 7:45 a.m. Rev. Hiawatha B. Fountain 11:00 a.m. Rev. Anthony E. Mumford

30 Choral Music Workshop Tuesday, October 25, :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.

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34 It was on Easter Sunday in 1987, when Reverend Hickman accepted Christ as his personal Savior, and was baptized and fellowshipped into the Gillis Memorial Christian Community Church in Baltimore, Maryland. Reverend Hickman preached his initial sermon on May 2, 1990 and was ordained in August Pastor Donté Hickman is a remarkable example of what faith in God can do. Having been raised in a single parent home in Edmondson Village under tremendous peer pressure, it seemed as if Reverend Hickman would become another statistic. He was expelled from three High Schools, living a life that was destined for failure. Nevertheless, with the help of God, the church, his faithful mother, and an inner determination, he turned his life around starting with passing the G.E.D. examination without any preparation or success beyond the tenth grade. On May 2, 1994, Reverend Hickman earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. On June 6, 1997, he earned a Master of Divinity Degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. On May 8, 2006, Reverend Hickman earned the Doctor of Ministry Degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Recognizing the need for a new standard and mind-set for ministry leadership in today s culture, Reverend Hickman enrolled in the Executive Master of Business Administration program at the Sellinger School of Business of Loyola College in Maryland. Reverend Hickman has studied abroad in South and Southern Africa during the Centennial Celebration of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He has achieved certification in Clinical Pastoral Education at the Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, during the summer of the Olympics. Reverend Hickman has served as the Assistant to the Pastor of Gillis Memorial Christian Community Church of Baltimore, Maryland for three years and served as Senior Pastor in Philadelphia, PA for two years. On Sunday, October 6, 2002, Reverend Hickman was called and presented to the congregation as the new pastor of Southern Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. Since becoming the Pastor of Southern Baptist, the church has experienced phenomenal growth- spiritually, numerically, and financially. With the implementation of a vision and mission, Reverend Hickman led the church in a million dollar renovation, initiated a strong marketing program through television and radio, acquired over 100 abandoned houses and vacant property to develop senior citizen and multifamily affordable housing, a Transformation Center to minister to people suffering from HIV/AIDS, Mental Health, Workforce Development Training, an Early Childhood and Youth Empowerment Center, and other amenities and ministries that impact people spiritually and socially. Rev. Hickman has also expanded the church through multi-site ministry with three locations and five live worship services, in which he preaches every Sunday. Reverend Hickman is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., where he has served as Chaplain for the distinguished Pi Omega chapter. As a community leader and entrepreneur, Reverend Hickman was appointed by the honorable Mayor Martin O Malley to serve as one of the Housing Commissioners for the Housing Authority Board of Baltimore City. In 2012, Governor O'Malley appointed Pastor Hickman to the Maryland Port Authority Commission where he continues to serve faithfully. Reverend Hickman has also recently written a book entitled, The Power of Being Underestimated: Allowing the Negatives to Work For Your Good. Reverend Donté L. Hickman is married to Danielle Chere' Curtis and they are the proud parents of two kingdompurposed children, Donté Lamont Hickman, Jr. and Dawson Luke Hickman.

35 Monday, September 12, 2016 Tribes of Issachar, Naphtali and Simeon Guest Choir: Round Oak Missionary Baptist Church Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Tribes of Dan, Gad, and Judah Guest Choir: St. Augustine Gospel Choir Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Tribes of Benjamin, Ephraim, and Reuben Guest Choir: Emory Grove U.M. Church, Voices of Praise Call to Worship... Clergy Scripture... Tribes Prayer... Tribes Praise/Worship.. (2 selections)... Guest Choir Testimonies... Deacons Hymn of Praise... Congregation and Guest Choir Offering/Offering Selection... Clergy/Guest Choir Introduction of Guest Preacher... Rev. Dr. Lora F. Hargrove Sermonic Selection... Guest Choir Sermon... Reverend Dr. Donté L. Hickman, Sr. Pastor Southern Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD Invitation to Christian Discipleship... Clergy Closing Selection... Guest Choir Benediction... Clergy

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. Dr. Dontѐ Hickman September 12, 2016 Sermon Title: Biblical Text: Main Ideas of the Sermon: 1._ Illustrations I Want to Remember: What Should I Do as a Result of Hearing this Sermon?

37 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. Dr. Dontѐ L. Hickman September 13, 2016 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?

38 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. Dr. Dontѐ Hickman September 14, 2016 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?

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41 SOPRANO Arnwine, Brenda Bobb-Semple, Faye Boone, Barbara Davis, Earnestine Davis, Wanda Dawes, Paulette Elliott, Gloria Ganthier, Marie Guillette, Jeanette Hawkins, Joyce Montgomery, Barbara Murorunkwere, Joy Peevy, Susan Price, Maureen Robinson, Judith Smith Veroncia Thomas, Doris ALTO Brown, Betty Bryant, Mary George-Coleman, Dorene George, Doris Harris, Deloris Harris, LaShona Harrison, Shelia Howard, Kathleen Miller, Ella Mumford, Angelia R. Polite, Trena Walker, Brittney TENOR Baker, Mary Boone, Errol Brown, James Bryant, William Bullock, Lila Campbell, Shari Davis, Elvis Dawes, Ramon Fountain, Rev. Hiawatha Grant, Morton Harris, Mitchell Jackson, Brian Jackson, Linda Johnson, Joseph Shelton, Brenda Jo BASS Elliott, Luther Evans, Thomas Jamison, Walter Shepard, Robert Bass Guitar Joseph Eley DRUMMER Douglas, Christopher Soprano Sax & Flutist Brooks, Bernard ORGANIST Fleming, Elsie DIRECTOR Dr. Darryl Williams MINISTER OF MUSIC Twyman, Rockefeller

42 Mary Baker Kimberly Boone Betty Brown Christopher Douglas Audrey Hankinson Adrienne Hatchett Patricia A. Jackson Madison Lawrence Angelia R. Mumford Anita Neal Susan Payne Susan Peevy Shelia Harrison Brenda Shelton William Bryant, Co-Chairperson Mary Bryant Alfred Johnson, Co-Chairperson Shirley Johnson SPECIAL THANKS: 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