August 2017 VOLUME 43 ISSUE 8 The Calvary Herald Expanding the Embrace of God s Kingdom Within, Among and Beyond Us August Highlights Missions Sunday On Sunday, August 6, the Belize Mission Team and the Youth Mission Team will share their experiences with the congregation. Please join us to learn more about how Calvary is seeking to fulfill the Great Commission. For more information, see the article on page 3. Promotion Sunday As a new school year begins, some of our kids and youth will move up in Sunday school. On August 27, children should change classes based upon their grade level. Please contact Alex Bracey if you have any questions. Kids Back To School Pool Party Calling all 1st through 5th grade kids! It s a back-to-school pool party with lunch from Chick-Fil-A! Bring a towel (and your parents) to the home of Ashley and Corey Mills for an afternoon of fun on August 26 from noon to 2 p.m. Youth Encounter Kick Off On Sunday, August 27, Youth Encounter (6th 12th grade) will kick off a new ministry year! Students will enjoy food, games and fellowship at Hanging Rock State Park. We encourage you to invite a friend! During fall semester, regular meetings will be held each Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. Contact Alex Bracey for details. Calendar of Events August 3 Deacons Meeting 6:30 p.m. August 6 Missions Sunday August 8 B.Y.W. Meeting 6:30 p.m. August 17 Friends Feeding Friends 5:00 p.m. (FBCMA) August 26 Back To School Pool Party Noon 2:00 p.m. (Mills Home) August 27 Promotion Sunday 9:45 a.m. August 27 Youth Encounter Kick Off Hanging Rock State Park August 29 Women in Mission 10:30 a.m. 12345 Calvary West Baptist Main St., St., An Church Town, ST 314 555-555-1234 South Franklin Rd, www.firstanychurch.org Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-4778 calvarymountairy.org 1
Outreach and Missions Youth on Mission in South Carolina In the month of June, our youth ministry went on a mission trip to serve in Myrtle Beach, SC. We took a group of 14 people and we got the opportunity to fix a roof for woman named Mary who has been dealing with stomach cancer. Thankfully, she is going to make it through and be OK after her treatments are completed. It was really cool to see our group of kids interact with her and love on her throughout the week. Our kids served with a smile on their faces and a passion for Christ in their hearts, we also grew closer as a group and spent some meaningful time worshiping together. It was an awesome week! - Alex Bracey, Youth Minister Franklin Backpacks Did you know that Calvary s involvement in the Franklin Backpack Program has continued throughout the summer? Even when school isn t in session, there are local families who still face food insecurity. So, we have provided two boxes of nutritious food one at the end of June and one at the end of July for the families of children who participate in the Backpack program. Thankfully, we did not need to seek any additional donations of food or cash to fill these boxes, because the members of Calvary were so generous in their support of this ministry during the previous school year. What s more, we were blessed to have members of the Ladies 3 Sunday School class and other volunteers who were willing to assemble the food boxes and coordinate their distribution. In September, we will kick-off our backpack ministry for the 2017-18 school year with our Fall Food Drive. At that time, we hope that you ll be eager to contribute more of those kid-friendly, individually-wrapped food items so that we can continue to make a difference in the lives of children right here in our neighborhood. In the meantime, thank you for all your faithful support! 2 Calvary Baptist Church 314 South Franklin Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-4778 calvarymountairy.org
Outreach and Missions Blessed and Blessing in Belize Early in the morning on July 9th, a 12-member mission team from Calvary Baptist left Mount Airy and headed for Belize. In the week that followed, they endured tropical heat, ferocious insects, and some long, hot rides in buses, boats, and planes. But they also got to build new relationships, to rekindle existing ones, and to serve the Lord in ways laid a strong foundation for future ministry. This was Calvary s second trip to Belize in what is planned to be a five-year partnership with the El Faro Encendido church in the village of Copper Bank. On this trip, our team invested most of their energy assisting the church with Vacation Bible School. However, they also met and prayed with people in the community. They conducted fellowship meetings with the men and women of the El Faro Encendido congregation. And they sponsored an outreach movie night that allowed approximately 200 people from the village of Copper Bank to hear a message about the power of faith in Christ. The Belize team will be sharing about their experiences in morning worship on Sunday, August 6th. But in advance of that date, they want everyone at Calvary to know how grateful they are for the prayer and support that have made their ministry possible. We hope you ll plan to join us on the 6th to learn more about how Calvary is seeking to fulfill the Great Commission. And we encourage you to consider how you can be a part of our ongoing partnership with the people of Copper Bank. It s Coming! Back-to-Church Sunday September 17 12345 Calvary West Baptist Main St., St., Church An Town, ST 314 South 555-555-1234 Franklin Rd, www.firstanychurch.org Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-4778 calvarymountairy.org 3
Mid-Week Ministry Is On The Way! Summer is not quite over, but we re already gearing up for the return of Calvary s Mid-Week Ministry. Wednesday night activities will kick-off at 6 PM on September 6th with the third installment of Calvary s Got Talent. Do you sing, play an instrument, make funny faces, or have some other talent that you like to share with others? We want to see your gifts! So talk to Jan Varney to sign-up. Following the talent show, our regular Mid-Week Ministry schedule will begin on September 13th with a snack supper at 5:45 and growth options for all ages at 6:15. Children will enjoy a music time, followed by Mission Friends, GA s and RA s. Youth will have a Bible study just for them. And adults will have two growth options in our first session: Healthy Families in an Unhealthy World: Join us for a forum that will help keep our families safe and thriving. Speakers in mental/emotional health, technology, and healthy lifestyles will address topics like "How to keep your children safe from Cyber-bullying", "How to identify signs of depression or anxiety", "How to notice signs of drug use" and "How to make healthy lifestyle choices". This series will provide an informal setting for stimulating discussion and answering questions about growing a healthy family. Moses In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet: In this video-based study, Pastor John Hamilton uses historical information, archaeological data, and biblical text to guide us in the footsteps of Moses, who grew in his relationship with God and successfully fulfilled the role he was given. A Note for the Choir Our first Christmas rehearsal will be Saturday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. We'll rehearse parts until noon, then have lunch out together, and come back for one run through of all the music. Thank you for being part of this special event, and please invite a friend to join you this season! Fall Backpack Drive In September, Calvary will begin the Fall Backpack Drive for the kids of Franklin Elementary School. Please consider the items you may purchase now to support this worthy cause next month. For more information, contact Pastor Alex Martin. Invitation to Singers Well it's August, so that must mean I'm thinking about Christmas music! For anyone who might be interested in singing in the choir, we will begin preparations for our Christmas cantata in September. As always, we'll take the first part of rehearsal to go over Christmas music, and then you're free to go. We rehearse each Wednesday night at 7:15 p.m. Please join us to make this Christmas season alive with song! -Teresa Martin, Music Minister 4 Calvary Baptist Church 314 South Franklin Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-4778 calvarymountairy.org
It s time for the church to prepare for our next deacon election. On August 20, you ll be able to nominate persons to serve beginning October 1. On September 10, we ll elect those selected by the church. Please begin prayerful consideration of your nominations and pray for those elected to serve. CALVARY S GOT TALENT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AT 6:00 PM READ A POEM! PERFORM A SKIT! SING A TUNE! ICE CREAM SOCIAL TO FOLLOW IN FELLOWSHIP HALL SIGN UP FORM BULLETIN BOARD IN EDUCATION BUILDING Dear Church Family, Our Family would like to express our thanks to everyone at Calvary for the Many cards, prayers and the delicious food prepared for our family. It is such a comfort to know that Evelyn touched so many lives in her way. Your support helped us to cope at this sad time. We all appreciate everything more than we can say. We know how much she loved her church family; and again we are so thankful for everyone being there for us and most especially for her. ~The Family of Evelyn Nowlin Dear Calvary, Thank you so very much for the cards, prayers and support during my Aunt Alma s illness and passing. I am truly blessed to work at Calvary Baptist Church. ~Sincerely, Jane Bowman Dear Calvary Baptist Church, Thank you very much for the donation of bottled water for our clients to enjoy while they are waiting to be served. Our waiting area is not air-conditioned and with the heat of the summer it can be very hot. Our clients have really appreciated the wonderful cold water. Thanks for all you do. ~Dixie Ratliff, Yokefellow Ministry 12345 Calvary West Baptist Main St., St., Church An Town, ST 314 South 555-555-1234 Franklin Rd, Mount www.firstanychurch.org Airy, NC 27030 336-786-4778 calvarymountairy.org 5
Gifts and Memorials In Memory of Betty Tyft By Jean Amburn In Memory of Betty Tyft By Wilma Roberson August Birthdays Name Date Eddie Mundy 8-1 Julie Davis 8-2 Cody Smith 8-3 Billie Doyle 8-4 Lori Hiatt 8-4 Bill Smith 8-6 Chase Hardy 8-7 Chatham Seaver 8-7 Catherine Smith 8-7 Beverly Snow 8-7 Lillie Douglas 8-8 Marydith Beasley 8-9 Joey McCormick 8-9 Amelia Odell 8-9 Dallas Phillips 8-9 Morris Davis 8-10 Carlos Delfin 8-10 Randy Beasley 8-11 Mason Hicks 8-12 Marisa Hicks 8-12 Jessi Beverly 8-13 Ramey McBride 8-13 Marty Robertson 8-13 McKenzie Sumner 8-13 Jasmine Varney 8-13 Karen Beasley 8-14 Erika Goings 8-14 Anna Hodges 8-14 Johnny Surratt 8-14 Kenny Nowlin 8-17 Scottie Smith 8-17 Adrianne George 8-18 Mildred Jarrell 8-18 Lexie Pennix 8-19 Mary Jo White 8-19 Lisa Bryant 8-20 Tasha Crotts 8-20 Gene Gravley 8-21 Cathy Stevens 8-21 Claudia Bryant 8-22 Clay Mills 8-22 Jimmy Poore 8-22 Bob Meinecke 8-23 Pat Smith 8-23 Renee Francis 8-25 Daylon Greene 8-25 Regina Mundy 8-27 Cody Slate 8-27 Gray Stanley 8-27 Edward Beck 8-28 Mary Lynn Goins 8-28 Mary McCormick 8-28 Alyson Hiatt 8-29 Jeanette Kennedy 8-29 Christopher Thorpe Jr. 8-29 Sandi Nowlin 8-31 6 Calvary Baptist Church 314 South Franklin Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-4778 calvarymountairy.org