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Calvary Bapt i s t Church i s a Chr is t -centered communi ty o f fa i th devoted to the worship o f the l iv ing God.
Commit ted to a deeper unders tanding o f God 's word , we asp ire to grow personal ly and communal ly, to become a sanctuary for a l l God 's people , and to pour out God 's
love in the local and g lobal communi t y.
To w e r N u m b e r 4 5 • N o v e m b e r 7 , 2 0 1 3
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Expressing Gratitude in Worship
Expressing Gratitude in Worship
I started coming to Calvary when my neighbors, the Hogues and Hope and Julian Smith, began telling my brothers and me about their church. We went to see what Calvary looked like and what it felt like to be there. I came and I saw how much love they showed for us- my brothers and me- and I thought this was a good place to be.
That summer I went to Children’s Bible Club on Ethel Avenue. I remember Isaac Bradley and his family was there, and lots of the new friends I had made at church. It was so awesome- we had water balloon wars. We had a time where we worshipped, and we had a lot of fun, too.
Calvary changed me. I really didn’t know who God was when I first came to church. Lots of people showed me God’s love, like the Hoffmans, who gave us rides to church and came to pick us up to hang out at their house. It’s also been good having friends at school from Calvary.
I remember how the Tuckers taught me each week in Sunday School, and I began learning more about who Jesus was.
When I saw Shamarien get baptized earlier this year, it was a moment where I was like- he’s taken his faith to the next level.
I thought about my faith a lot at camp this summer. I learned about how God chases after us and about how God wants us to go out of bounds, and out of our comfort zones. I knew I was ready to take that next step.
Getting baptized today means that God has washed my sins away. I will start to change into who God wants me to be. I know that Jesus will always love me, no matter how hard it is to follow him. I am glad to be a part of Calvary’s community now that I’m being baptized today, I am thankful that Calvary has helped me to learn a little more about God.
Good Lord, show me the waY
By: Asharrien Evans
I know that Jesus wIll always love me, no matter how hard
It Is to follow hIm.
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Online Giving
www.calvarybaptistwaco.cloverdonations.com/regular-offering
Financials
Projected Oct. Budget
$49,296.00
Actual Oct. Receipts
$42,743.00
Under Budget
Projection
-$6,55300
Sunday, November 10th
Sunday SchoolWorshipYouth ChoirYouth Gathering
Monday, November 11th
Men's Breakfast - IHOP
Tuesday, November 12th
Meals on WheelsZumba
Wednesday, November 13th
Fellowship MealChildren's TutoringChildren's Missions & MusicCalvary English ClassesYoder StudyYouth GatheringIntergenerational Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, November 14th
Meals on WheelsAnne Lamott tripZumba
9:30a10:45a5:00p6:00p
6:45a
10:00a7:00p
5:00p
6:00p
7:00p
10:00a4:00p7:30p
Mission Waco Toy Drive-Bring new, unwrapped toys for the Mission Waco Toy Store on Sunday, November 10 - December 1. We will collect them during the Worship Service on Sunday, Nov. 10. Our biker friends will collect the toys on Dec 1. Parents will then be able to purchase these gifts for their children at the Mission Waco Toy Store for only 20% of the retail price.
Coordinating Council will meet at 12:15 in room C302 this Sunday. For a copy of past minutes please email [email protected]
2014 Budget Proposal-Calvary will email copies of the Coordinating Council proposed budget on Monday, November 11. Hard copies of this proposal will also be available in the Office on Monday.
Save the Date for Anne Lamott Book Release-Anne Lamott is speaking about her new book, "Stitches: A Handbook on Meaning, Hope, and Repair" at Arborlawn UMC in Ft. Worth on November 14 at 7PM. A group will leave from Calvary at 4 PM that Thursday. We will have dinner together in Ft. Worth before the event. We also have copies of her book available for purchase for $10. If you would like to join us, please let Mary Alice know!
Wednesday Night Meals-Join us on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:00pm as we have a meal together prepared by Abby Tankersley in the Fellowship Hall. The menu for Wednesday, November 13th includes Stuffed twice-baked potatoes, Garden Salad, Whole Wheat Seed Bread, and Assorted Cookies. The suggested donation is $4/adult, $3/child or $14/household. Come fellowship with us!
2014 Budget Discussion-Calvary will meet at 9:30am in the Chapel on Sunday, November 17, to discuss the 2014 Ministry Action Plan from the Coordinating Council. All are encouraged to attend, ask questions and provide input. This will be an official business session. Adult Sunday School classes will not meet but children’s and youth classes will meet as scheduled.
Worship at Hillcrest-Calvary leads worship for rehabilitation patients at Hillcrest Rehab every third Sunday, 4:15pm, 3rd floor cafeteria. This month we do so on November 17. We have a wonderful opportunity to spread light and life to folks there, and let them spread light and life to us!
Harvest Meal-As part of our worship on Sunday, November 17, we will share food offerings with one another. Calvary will provide the entrée; we are asking that the Young Adult class help with set up and clean up, the 30s, 40s and 50s SS class bring side dishes, the Intergenerational and 60s class bring desserts. Our meal will begin in the Sanctuary and move to the Fellowship Hall where we will continue our worship and give thanks to our Lord. Plan to contribute, give thanks and praise our Savior.
Calvary Text Message System-Would you like to receive special alerts and announcements through text message? Calvary is beginning a text message system to communicate important, church-wide announcements, last-minute changes in plan, or emergency situations. We anticipate sending no more than one message per week. To sign-up, text CBC to 781-728-9542. You can unsubscribe any time by texting the word unsubscribe to 781-728-9542. Standard text messaging rates apply.
West Avenue Elementary Update-Calvary Baptist was selected as West Avenue's partner of the month this October for taking initiative in building connections with students. We are still looking for another 6 volunteers to jump in and read with 2-3 students for 30min/week. Lunch times are at 10:35, 10:45, 10:55, and 11:35. If one of these times works for you, please contact Violet Read, 254-255-4180.
Pancakes and BarBecue
By: Jim Coston
Birthdays this week
Prepare for Worship
There are several ways to reach us - pick your favorite! 1001 North 18A St. • Waco, Texas 76707.2977 vx 254•753.6446 • fx 753.1971 • [email protected]
Pastoral StaffMary Alice Birdwhistell, Associate Pastor ([email protected])Randall Bradley, Minister of Music ([email protected])Hannah Brown, Minister of Missions ([email protected])Trevor Brown, Minister of Youth ([email protected])Jim Coston, Senior Pastor ([email protected])Nathan Mahand, Minister to Collegians ([email protected])
Sunday, November 10th
Text:Exodus 16:1-14
1 Thess. 5:16-24
Message:Gratitude in Hard Times
Preaching:Mary Alice
Karissa Cleaver 11/9
Marty Pike 11/9
Elaine Sury 11/9
Rheuanna Miller 11/10
Myles Wertnz 11/10
Josh Kulak 11/11
Alison Dillon 11/12
Paul Wash 11/13
When I say Men’s Ministry and mention pancakes and barbecue do you think of…Man food!...for men!...to eat in manly ways!?
Ok that’s a bit over the top. And those sentiments really don’t define Calvary’s Men’s Ministry. But we do like pancakes; we do like barbecue. And we like the fellowship that comes when gathering to eat those flat circles of tasty dough and charred meat. And we like to share prayer requests with each other. And we like to talk about Baylor sports. And we like to encourage and support one another. And we like to develop these friendships over a meal.
Our Men’s Group gathers twice a month. We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month (November 11 this month) from 6:45 – 7:45am at the International House of Pancakes near Baylor. As we eat pancakes, or other IHOP delicacies, we have a short devotion, share prayer concerns and spend some time with God in prayer. Our devotions have centered upon friendship, particularly as exemplified by David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel.
The breakfast hour is not convenient for everyone. So our Men’s Group also meets for lunch every fourth Monday, 12:15 – 1:15pm. We are making the barbecue rounds in Waco, having gathered at Uncle Dan’s in October.
We’ll meet at Vitek’s on November 25 and Michna’s on December 23. This group is more oriented to fellowship. While we do share prayer concerns and check in with one another, we spend most of the hour just
chatting and enjoying conversation.
We are sons, brothers, husbands, dads, grandfathers, and uncles. In those—often
multiple—roles, we face pressures of life that can isolate and segregate. Our Men’s group breakfasts and lunches seek to provide fraternal community for disciples of Jesus Christ. It’s low-key and faithful. It’s informal and uplifting. And we eat pancakes and barbecue.
All Calvary men and their friends are welcome to join us.
