Calvary Reflections Newsletter

Calvary Reflections

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

                                                                             

September 25, 2016

Thanks!

 

Thank you to the women who brought desserts and to the men who helped with last night's Fish Fry!

 

Bible Reading

 

Day	Reading	Info
Monday	Proverbs 24-25	Covers the sayings of anonymous sages and proverbial comparisons
Tuesday	Proverbs 26-28	Covers more proverbial comparisons
Wednesday	Proverbs 29-30	Covers more proverbial comparisons and the sayings of Agur
Thursday	Proverbs 31-Ecclesiastes 2	Prov 31 covers the strength of a good woman. Eccl 1-2 covers the meaninglessness of wisdom, pleasure, and labor.
Friday	Ecclesiastes 3-6	God's control/judgement; prosperity/vanity; worshipping God; and the futility of life
Saturday	Ecclesiastes 7-10	Comparison of the wise and foolish; submitting to authority and God's moral purposes; enjoy life; heed wisdom

 

Interesting notes:

·        Proverb 24:29 is the reverse of the Golden Rule.

 

 

Announcements

 

New Year

Next Sunday is the start of the new church year. Kids will move up in Sunday School and folks will start new positions/committees.

 

WOM

Join us on Monday, October 3 at 6:30pm. Please bring a dish and join us for a time of fellowship, food, and Bible questions.

 

Pastor Appreciation Lunch

We will have a covered dish lunch on Sunday, October 9 as part of Pastor Appreciation Month (note the date change).

 

Calvarymen

Join us on Thursday, October 13 at 6:30pm (note the date change due to the Farm Bureau meeting). Please bring a dish and some 2-liter bottles of soda as you join us for a time of food, fellowship, and Bible.

 

Free Wood

Anyone wanting to cut fire wood from the pile at the side of the Fellowship Hall, please contact a Building and Grounds member.

 

Women's Restroom

The woman's restroom and water fountains are being repaired. Please use the ones in the Fellowship Hall.

 

Fellowship Hall Cleaning

If you can help with cleaning the Fellowship Hall for 1 month, please sign up in the foyer.

 

 

Something to Think About:

 

Sam Jones, a noted preacher, once said, "If a man should come to haul logs with a team made up of a mule, a billy goat, a bumblebee, and a skunk, I would think him crazy; but the average preacher ofttimes has just such a team in his congregation to help him – a stubborn kicker, a 'butter," a stinger, and a stinker." Just thank God if your Church is different.

Calvary Reflections Newsletter

Calvary Reflections

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

                                                                             

September 18, 2016

Thanks!

 

Thanks to everyone who brought food and who stayed to have an extended time of fellowship with the girls and counselors from Camp Duncan!

 

 

Bible Reading

 

Day	Reading	Info
Monday	Proverbs 8-10	Wisdom's self-praise; Two banquets; Contrasts between the wise and the foolish
Tuesday	Proverbs 11-13	Contrasts between the wise and the foolish; Speech; More Contrasts
Wednesday	Proverbs 14-15	More Contrasts
Thursday	Proverbs 16-18	The king's powers and responsibilities; Further maxims; Maxims on speech and its potentials; More maxims
Friday	Proverbs 19-21	More maxims
Saturday	Proverbs 22-23	Instructions and joy

 

Interesting notes:

·        Proverbs 22-23 contain some that appear to be based on "Instruction of Amenemope."

 

 

Announcements

 

Welcome Camp Duncan Girls!!

Thank you for being with us today!

 

Today

12pm - Potluck lunch        (all are welcome to stay)

5:30pm - Thrive

6:00pm - Adult Bible Study

 

Men's Meeting

There will be a brief meeting of the Calvarymen's group after church this morning to discuss the Fish Fry.

 

Building and Grounds

The B&G will meet on this Friday, September 23 at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Supper will be served.

 

Fish Fry

The Calvarymen is inviting everyone this Saturday, September 24, at 5:30pm, for our annual Fish Fry. The ladies are asked to bring desserts.

 

Camo Sunday

Next Sunday, September 25, we will have a camo themed service. Please dress in camo. This is also great time to invite anyone who might otherwise feel uncomfortable in church.

 

Free Wood

Anyone wanting to cut fire wood from the pile at the side of the Fellowship Hall, please contact a Building and Grounds member.

 

Women's Restroom

The woman's restroom and water fountains are being repaired. Please use the ones in the Fellowship Hall.

 

October Dates

Mon, Oct 3—WOM Meeting

Sun, Oct 9—Pastor Appreciation Luncheon

Sun, Oct 9—Church Float Workday

Thur, Oct 13—Calvarymen's Meeting

 

Camp Duncan

...is part of the Baptist

Children's Homes. You can find out more about them, including links to their Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, and Instagram at www.bchfamily.org

 

 

Something to Think About:

 

Lord, please fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff,
and nudge me when I've said enough.

Calvary Reflections Newsletter

Calvary Reflections

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

                                                                             

September 11, 2016

Thanks!

 

Thanks to the Deacons and Treasurers for their work on the budget, thanks to the deacons and committees for their work on the revisions to the Bylaws and Guidelines, and thanks to Tim and the Nominating Committee for their work on securing the workers for this upcoming year.

 

 

Bible Reading

 

Day	Reading	Info
Monday	Psalm 131-136
Tuesday	Psalm 137-143
Wednesday	Psalm 144-148
Thursday	Psalm 149-Proverbs 2	Proverbs: Prologue; Avoid Gangs; Wisdom Chastens; and the Path to Wisdom
Friday	Proverbs 3-5	Wisdom of Piety; Praise of Wisdom; Wisdom of Honesty; Love Wisdom and Hate Evil; Two Paths; The Straight Path; Keep to Your Own Wife
Saturday	Proverbs 6-7	Folly and Evil; Adultery Kills; Beware of the Seductress

 

Interesting notes:

·        The book of Psalms is divided into 5 "books." The fifth book covers Psalms 107-150. Psalm 150 seems to be the doxology for that "book."

·        Psalm 136 was used as a call and response between the Levites and the people or choir.

·        Psalms 146-150 are the Hallelujah Psalms.

·        Proverbs 5:15 and following, speaking of drinking from your own cistern, speaks about faithfulness in marriage.

 

 

Announcements

 

Business Meeting

Today, after the morning worship service, we'll have a business meeting to vote on the By-laws and guidelines, nominations, budget, and a confidence vote.  Richard Thomas was accidentally left off the B&G membership list.  Please write in on your copy.

 

Association Blast and Cast

This Saturday, September 17, is the 2nd annual Blast and Cast from 1-7pm.

Folks of ages are invited to come and compete in the various shooting and fishing events. There will be prizes, food, and entertainment.

Please see the flyer in the foyer for more info.

 

Youth Trip

This Saturday, September 17, from 10am until 5pm, the youth will be going to Dan Nicholas Park.

We will be providing lunch.

Due to the various prices of activities, we ask that parents send some money for the activities. They may want to also bring sunscreen, towel, and a change of clothes (for the splash pad). Prices and information can be found here: http://bit.ly/2bbAruc

 

Fish Fry

The Calvarymen is inviting everyone out on Saturday, September 24, at 5:30pm, for our annual Fish Fry.

 

Camp Duncan

Next Sunday, September 18, Paul Daley and the girls from Camp Duncan will be here to give a presentation.

Please bring food for a pot luck lunch and plan to stay.

 

Women's Restroom

Our Building and Grounds committee is replacing the floor in the restroom in the church. The woman's restroom and water fountains aren't functional. Please use the ones in the Fellowship Hall.

 

 

Something to Think About:

 

Some go to church to take a walk,
Some go to church to laugh and talk;
Some go to church to meet a friend,
Some go to church their time to spend;
Some go to church to doze and nod,
The wise go to church to worship God.

Calvary Reflections Newsletter

Calvary Reflections

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

                                                                             

September 4, 2016

Thanks!

 

Thanks to the Building and Grounds for their continuing  work on the Women's restroom!

 

 

Bible Reading

 

Day	Reading	Info
Monday	Psalm 106-107
Tuesday	Psalm 108-113
Wednesday	Psalm 114-118
Thursday	Psalm 119:1-88
Friday	Psalm 119:89-176
Saturday	Psalm 120-130

 

Interesting notes:

·        The book of Psalms is divided into 5 "books." The fourth book covers Psalms 90-106. Psalm 106:48 is the doxology and closing verse to that "book."

·        Psalm 10 is a combination of Psalms 57 and 60.

·        At the Passover, Psalms 113 and 114 were sung before the meal; Psalms 115 and 116 were sung after the meal

·        Psalm 1188-9 are the middle 2 verses of the Bible.

·        Psalms 120-134, the songs of the Ascents, were sung as they went up to Jerusalem for feasts.

 

 

Announcements

 

Tonight

Thrive Program is at 5:30pm.

Adult Bible Study is at 6:00pm.

 

WOM

We will meet this Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30pm. Please bring a dish and join us for a time of fellowship, food, and Bible questions.

 

Business Meeting

We'll have a business meeting next Sunday, September 11 after the morning service to vote on the By-laws and guidelines, nominations, budget, and a confidence vote. Please pick up a copy of these papers (1 per family) today, or view them under the announcements section of our website. www.cbccarthage.com/news/announcements

 

Youth Trip

On Saturday, September 17, from 10am until 5pm, the youth will be going to Dan Nicholas Park. We will provide lunch. Due to the various prices of activities, we would like to ask the parents to send some money with your kids for the activities. They may want to also bring some sunscreen, towel, and a change of clothes (for the splash pad). Prices and information can be found here: http://bit.ly/2bbAruc

(it is case sensitive).

 

Camp Duncan

On Sunday, September 18, Paul Daley and the girls from Camp Duncan will be here to give a presentation. We'll have a covered dish lunch for them afterwards. Please plan to stay and be a part of this lunch.

 

Association Blast and Cast

The 2nd annual Blast and Cast event will be from 1-7pm on Saturday, September 17. Folks of ages are invited to come and compete in the various shooting and fishing events. There will be prizes, food, and entertainment. Please see the flyer in the foyer for more info.

 

Fish Fry

The Calvarymen's group invites everyone to come out on Saturday, September 24 for our annual Fish Fry.

 

Our Daily Bread

There are copies of the Our Daily Bread devotional for Sept, Oct, and Nov available in the foyer.

 

 

Something to Think About:

 

A one-legged Christian came to J. Hudson Taylor to offer himself for service in China.

"Why do you, with only one leg, think of going as a missionary?" asked Dr. Taylor.

"I don't see those with two legs going, so I must," was his reply.

He was accepted.

Calvary Reflections Newsletter

Calvary Reflections

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

                                                                             

August 21, 2016

Thanks!

 

Thanks again to all who helped with tearing down the decorations and putting the church back together.

 

 

Bible Reading

 

Day	Reading	Info
Monday	Psalm 57-63
Tuesday	Psalm 64-68
Wednesday	Psalm 69-72
Thursday	Psalm 73-76
Friday	Psalm 77
Saturday	Psalm 78-79

 

Interesting notes:

·        Psalms 61-63 were probably written when David was seeking refuse from Absalom's rebellion.

·        The book of Psalms is divided into 5 "books." The second one covers Psalms 42-72. Psalm 72:18-20 is the doxology and closing verse to that "book."

·        Asaph (who wrote Psalm 73-79 and others) was the leaders of David's Levitical choir.

·        In Psalm 78:44-51, we see 7 of the 10 plagues spoken about (in the following order: 1st, 4th, 2nd, 8th, 7th, 5th, 10th)

 

Announcements

 

Youth Lake Trip

The Youth will be going to Lake Tillery on Saturday, August 27 from 10:00am until 8:00pm.

Don't forget to bring your Towel, Bathing Suit, Change of Clothes, Sunscreen, Life Jacket (if you have one), and $5 toward food.

Parents need to accompany any children under 12.

 

Youth Medical Release

If you haven't turned in a medical release form  this year, please get one today and return it on or before Saturday.

 

Calvarymen's Meeting

Men, join us on Thursday, September 1 at 6:30pm for a time of food, fellowship, and Bible.

 

Our Daily Bread

There are copies of the Our Daily Bread devotional for September, October, and November available in the foyer.

 

Business Meeting

We will have a business meeting on Sunday,

September 11 after the morning service to vote on the By-laws and guidelines, nominations, budget, and a confidence vote. Please pick up a copy of these papers today or look for them online soon.

 

September Events

Thursday, Sept. 1—Calvarymen's Meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 6—WOM Meeting

Sunday, Sept 11—Business Meeting

Saturday, Sept 17—Youth Trip to Dan Nicholas Park

Sunday, Sept 18—Camp Duncan presentation and covered dish lunch  

  

 

Lighten Up:

 

A lady arriving at a church concert found two men at the door selling tickets.
"Oh," she said, "You're selling tickets! Why, I thought you were going to take up a collection, so I didn't bring any money along."

Calvary Reflections Newsletter

Calvary Reflections

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

                                                                             

August 14, 2016

Thanks!

 

Thank you to all who helped with VBS!

Thank you to all who helped with decorations/preparations, too!

 

 

Bible Reading

 

Day	Reading	Info
Monday	Psalm 29-33
Tuesday	Psalm 34-36
Wednesday	Psalm 37-39
Thursday	Psalm 40-45
Friday	Psalm 46-50
Saturday	Psalm 51-56

 

Interesting notes:

·        Psalm 33:6-7 summarizes the creation account in Genesis 1

·        The book of Psalms is divided into 5 "books." The first one covers Psalms 1-41. Psalm 42:13 is the doxology at the end of that first "book."

 

Announcements

 

Thanks to all who made VBS great!

 

Thanks to Kimmie for heading it up!

 

Special thanks to all who decorated & tore down decorations.

 

VBS Recap

Our highest attendance for the kids was 50 and for the teens was 20!

We want to thank the meal crew, crew leaders, station leaders, teen helpers, and parents (55 total) who helped throughout the week. 

We also have a trunk full of items for the Kids Helping Kids food/clothing drive!

 

Building and Grounds

They will meet briefly today after the morning service.

 

Deacons

They will meet briefly today after the Building and Grounds meeting.

 

Wednesday Night

Don't forget to bring your Bible discussion questions for this Wednesday night.

 

Men's Steak Dinner

Join us at Beulah Baptist this Sat, Aug 20 at 5pm for dinner and Bible challenge.

 

Youth Committee

They will meet at 4:30pm on Sunday, August 21.

 

Youth Lake Trip

The Youth will be going to Lake Tillery on Saturday, August 27.

We will meet at the church at 10:00am and be back at 8:00pm.

Don't forget to bring these items: Bathing suit, Towel, Sunscreen, Change of Clothes, Life Jacket (if you have one), and $5 toward food.

If you haven't turned in a medical release form this year, get one today and

return it before August 27.

Parents need to accompany any children under 12. 

  

  

 

Lighten Up:

 

A mother heard her youngest son close his prayer with this:

"…and dear God, don't let anything happen to You or we'll all be in a mess."

Calvary Reflections Newsletter

Calvary Reflections

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

                                                                             

August 7, 2016

Thanks!

 

Thank you to all who are volunteering for Vacation Bible School. With the Lord's blessing, and with your help, it will be great!

 

 

Bible Reading

 

Day	Reading	Info
Monday	Job 39-41	God continues to ask Job about His creation. Job wants answers from God, but God rebukes him. God asks Job to explain some of His creatures.
Tuesday	Job 42-Psalm 6	Job submits to God and repents. God restores Job.
Wednesday	Psalm 7-13
Thursday	Psalm 14-17
Friday	Psalm 18-22
Saturday	Psalm 23-28

 

Interesting notes:

·         Psalm 2:12 – "Kiss the Son" means to fully surrender to Him.

·         Psalm 9 and 10 may have originally been 1 Psalm.

·         Psalm 14 and 53 are about the same; Psalm 18 and 2 Samuel 2:2 are about the same

·         Psalm 22 – the Good Shepherd; Psalm 23 – the Great Shepherd; Psalm 24 – the Chief Shepherd

 

 

Announcements

 

Please Pray for VBS!

 

VBS Cave Raising...

Please plan to stay after the service Today for lunch, VBS songs, info, and decorating the church.

 

VBS T-shirts

Please pickup your t-shirts today in the Fellowship Hall.

 

VBS Advertising

Please pick up some colored flyers from the front entrance to post at your favorite restaurant, store, etc. to help spread the word about Cave Quest at Calvary!

 

VBS Celebration

Join us this Saturday (Aug 13) from 10am until noon at the pool in Biscoe. (All children must be accompanied by an adult).

 

 

Vacation Bible School

August 8th - 13th

 

"Cave Quest:
Following Jesus,
the Light of the World"

 

5:30-6:30pm- Supper

6:30-8:30pm- VBS!

 

Who will you invite to VBS?

 

Prayer: Please pray that many kids will attend, be impacted, and desire to follow Jesus. Pray for workers and for their strength.

 

Volunteers: Last call to sign up!

 

Food: Last call to sign up to bring food and drinks!

 

Towels: Don't forget to bring in old towels for kids to stand on.

 

 

Cave Quest Mission Project:

This year's VBS mission project:

 

Kid Helping Kids

Northern Moore Family

Resource Center

 

School will be starting soon and families may need help with some food or clothing items. That's where our VBS can help out. We want to encourage children and their families to bring in non-perishable items to help local kids start off School with the lunch/ snack/clothing items they need.

 

New Year Bid Forms

Bid forms for the custodial and lawn services will be due by 11:00 am next Sunday (Aug 14).

 

Building and Grounds
We will meet briefly after the service next Sunday.

 

Men's Steak Dinner

We'll go to Beulah on Sat, Aug. 20 at 5pm for a dinner and a Bible challenge.

 

  

  

 

Something to Think About:

 

Prayer isn't so much the getting of the answer
as it is a getting hold of the god who answers prayer.