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!
ANNOUNCEMENTS October 1-7, 2018 FROM OUR CHURCH OFFICE All announcements and music for Sunday s Bulletin should be submitted to the office by 3 p.m. on Monday before the coming Sunday. Announcements are printed on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays. REMINDER: USE OF CHURCH FACILITIES - EVENING AND SATURDAY HOURS OF OPERATION Monday through Friday 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Security lock-up) Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Security lock-up) FROM OUR CHURCH PHOTOGRAPHER Requests for photography from all ministries and organizations should be made by completing a photography form located outside the church office. Please leave the completed request with the church secretary in the church office. YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 th ANNUAL HISTORICAL BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY WEEK Yes! Yes! Yes! It is time to begin planning our 8th Annual College Fair. Sincere thanks to our church family for blessing this event with your prayers, time, talent and money. We still need you! The 8th Annual College Fair will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018. We need prayer warriors, alumni to represent their colleges/universities, committee chairpersons, seminar leaders and committee members. We need your expertise! The next planning meeting will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2018 after Worship Service.
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 The next meeting is October 2, 2018 at 7 p.m. For additional information or questions, please contact Rev. Vera McKoy 301-926-3304 or email revmckoy@yahoo.com
Theme: Men, Love One Another John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. All Men Who Love to Sing! MEN S DAY CHORUS REHEARSAL DATES Thursday, October 4 th 7:45 pm Saturday, October 6 th 9:30 am Thursday, October 11 th 7:45 pm Saturday, October 13 th After Prayer Breakfast We welcome all men who wish to sing with the choir on Men s Day. The only requirement is that you must attend 3 of the scheduled rehearsals. If there is a conflict, please contact Minister JoyAnne Amani Richardson before October 1, 2018 (joyanneamanirichardson@gmail.com) Thank you!
College Care Package Parents, please submit the following information for Mt. Calvary members presently in undergraduate, 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: E-mail Address: Cell Number: THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY The Missionary Society is currently collecting gift boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The goal this year is to donate 200 boxes to help spread the gospel to children around the world. The deadline for donating boxes is November 10th. Please do not forget to include your $9 shipping fee. If you like, you can also make a donation to Operation Christmas Child using your church envelope. Be sure to write Operation Christmas Child in the Other box. For more information on Operation Christmas Child, please see any member of the Missionary Society.
Contact: Jay Johnson 301-793-8142 Jay2mon@live.com
MEETING DATES AND TIMES October 2 10:00 a.m. Regular Group Meeting October 16 10:00 a.m. TBD November 6 10:00 a.m. Regular Group Meeting November 20 11:00 a.m. TBD December 4 10:00 a.m. Regular Group Meeting December 18 TBD Christmas Luncheon Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Health and Wellness & Seasoned Saints Ministries The Health and Wellness and Seasoned Saints Ministries cordially invite you to attend their annual Health Awareness Luncheon, Better Knowledge, Better Living, to be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 10 am to 1 pm. At the luncheon, valuable information will be provided on resources and services available in Montgomery County, and will offer an opportunity for your input regarding services you want or need. Sign-up sheets will be located at the front and rear entrances of the church beginning Sunday, September 30, 2018. For additional information, please contact: Sister Alice Barnett - 240-671-5022
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS Brother Jesse Berry - 301-424-3562 Sister Hettie Fleming - 301-869-9134 ABCOTS AREA 1 48 TH ANNUAL SESSION Greetings, Area I Pastors and Members We trust that you are having a great summer and relaxing vacation! We thank you and value your partnership with us over the years, and we are excited to fellowship with you at our upcoming 48 th Annual Session on Saturday, October 6, 2018. It is with your participation and the participation of your delegates that our session will be fruitful for all. Our theme is RECALLING, RECLAIMING, RENEWING IN CHRIST, supported with Acts 13:42-52 (KJV) Dr. Elmore E. Warren, Jr. and the Whitestone Baptist Church will host us. They are located at 3001-05 Baker Street, Baltimore, MD 21216 The Annual Session Schedule 7:50 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. General Assembly and Worship Service Begins Pre-registration Fees (includes continental breakfast and lunch) $25.00 Individual Adult Registration ($30.00 after September 21, 2018) $15.00 Individual Youth Registration ($20.00 after September 21, 2018) ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE You may leave your registration fees in the Church Office Please contact Deacon Mary McLean (301-340-0021) for additional information so that transportation may be arranged.
IT S 2019 CHURCH CALENDAR TIME! Now is the time to start thinking of your 2019 Calendar Activities. We are asking you to please submit you activity for the calendar either electronically or written by Today. To expedite your requests, please have a primary and alternative date for each activity in case there are conflicts. Turn your activity request into the church office. HELPING HANDS SHELTER (HHS) SEEKS YOUR SUPPORT! Our Helping Hands Shelter has a continuous need for bath and bed linens to serve a growing population of homeless women and children. The generosity of our members for the shelter always makes a difference in the quality and quantity of service provided for this population. If you wish to donate linens to the Shelter, we ask that you bring new or gently used listed items to the church office by TODAY. Towels Face cloths Pillow cases Twin and full size fitted and flat sheets The clients and staff of HHS thank you for your support!
The following positions will be on the October 24, 2018 Ballot (i.e., these terms expire at the end of 2018) 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 9, 2018 Nomination Period Ends... Sunday, October 7, 2018 Posting of Slate... Sunday, October 14, 2018 Election... Wednesday, October 24, 2018 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 TODAY where a detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of Mt. Calvary s Ministries and Offices is provided. Contact the nomination chairperson, Deacon Alfred Johnson, 301-946-5486, with any questions.
VETERANS WITH MINISTRY This Ministry is presently in need of volunteers to help with preparations for its 2018 Veterans Day Celebration. We appeal to all veterans, non-veterans and our young members, as well, who are able to help. CELEBRATION - NOVEMBER 9-11, 2018 Please make plans to join us each day of our Celebration! Friday, November 9, 2018 7:30-9:30 p.m. Annual Gospel Night Guest Gospel Groups o DiVine of Annapolis, Annapolis, MD o Voices of Affirmed Odyssey, Baltimore, MD o Mt. Calvary Male Chorus Saturday, November 10, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Celebration and Fish Fry Deborah Hopson, ADM Retired Sunday, November 11, 2018 Worship Service and Veteran Recognition 10:00 a.m.
s Recognition 10:00 a.m. Has Begun Dear Mt. Calvary, We began our Youth Wednesday Night Bible Study for the 2018-2019 school year on September 26, 2018. We thank you for your support in the past and hope that you can assist again this fall. We are in need of a few teachers and assistants so, please come and be a part of the teaching team. We also need YOU to encourage our youth to attend Wednesday Night Bible Study. This year, we look forward to an increase in the number of youth that we can serve on Wednesday evenings by teaching them God s Word. You can assist in this effort by (1) bringing a child or young person with you on Wednesday evenings, (2) encouraging parents and guardians to bring their child(ren) to bible study on Wednesday evenings, and/or (3) spreading the word about our Wednesday Night Bible Study. Fellowship dinner begins at 6 p.m., followed by bible study at 7 p.m. After bible study, we encourage you to stay for Prayer and Praise Service in the sanctuary beginning at 8 p.m. Please contact Deacon Tirone Veasley (tveasley@verizon.net) if you have questions. MAGNIFICENT MONDAYS IN THE WORD
MMW Bible Study will resume classes on October 1, 2018 at 7 p.m.
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about the World Mission Offering (CONTINUED) WHAT IS MINISTRY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION? This refers to the cost of providing financial accountability and maintaining up-to-date and transparent communications. It includes expenses associated with IM s website, training conferences, donor support, brochures, the Guide to Global Servants, WMO materials, emails, management of ministry project funds, and more. WHAT IS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT? This is the part of IM s budget that keeps all operations running, by providing staff to serve global servants, IRS compliance measures, and offices for the home staff. Each year, IM raises approximately $1.3 million in WMO funds, which, together with individual gifts, investment income, legacy gifts and ongoing development and fundraising, keeps the work of IM s global servants and partners and other ministries moving forward. We are grateful for your part and thankful for every gift that has allowed IM global servants to serve over 200 years in global mission. International Ministries 1003 W 9th Ave, Ste A King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-768-2168 www.internationalministries.org
Sunday, October 21, 2018 Dear Mt. Calvary Family: We will be hosting the fourth, 3 rd Sunday Fellowship Dinner for 2018, which will take place after the 10:00 a.m. service on October 21st. A special thank you to members who participated in the preparation, clean up, purchases and donations for our March fellowship. The Culinary Ministry will lead this effort, but we are asking others to assist. The cost of the dinner this month will be $12 for meatloaf (beef or turkey). The primary purpose of the fellowship dinners is to allow members to relax after church service and fellowship with each other. All proceeds in excess of the cost of the meals will be donated to the church s building fund. To assist with planning and preparations, advance purchases for October can be made on September 30, October 7 and 14, 2018, outside of the Leon Grant Family Life Center, before and after the morning service. This will help us estimate the number of dinners to prepare. We are hoping that most individuals will purchase meals in advance. We welcome individuals to sit and fellowship with each other, but if you cannot, dinners to go will be available. Tribes may want to consider coming together at this time and having a Tribe Fellowship Dinner in the Leon Grant Family Life Center. The October 21, 2018 meal will consist of meatloaf (beef or turkey), mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, roll, dessert and beverage (bottled water or soda). For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Shirley Johnson at 301-946-5486 or Brenda Shelton at 301-680-7920. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDER FORM PLEASE PRINT Name Phone Number # of Dinners Meal Cost $12 each Beef Meatloaf Turkey Meatloaf Amount Due Special Instructions: Date Received: Amount Due: Amount Paid: Received By: