North Carolina Adventures: 2017

December 31, 2017

Sandy Grove Reflections Email

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

December 31, 2017

BIBLE READING

Here are the Bible readings for this upcoming week. Feel free to read the entire thing, just the NT, or just the OT:

Day	Reading
Monday	Genesis 1-2; Psalm 19; Mark 1
Tuesday	Gen 3-5; Mark 2
Wednesday	Gen 6-8; Psalm 104; Mark 3
Thursday	Gen 9-11; Mark 4
Friday	Gen 12-15; Psalm 148; Mark 5

Genesis was written by Moses and was for the Jews.

· Genesis 1-15 covers Creation, the stories of Adam, Noah, and part of Abraham.

· Genesis 5 – note the ages that these men lived to be, and note the strange event with Enoch. (Fun fact, Methuselah died the year of the flood).

· Genesis 10-11 have genealogies. Again, note the ages. They are significantly less than those in Gen. 5.

Mark was written by Mark (a disciple, but not 1 of the 12) and written to Gentile (non-Jewish) Christians.

· Mark 3:6 – Herodians were Jews who supported the Roman authority (whereas most Jews didn't support the Roman authority).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tonight (Sunday), from 6-9pm, we'll have a game night. Please join us and bring finger foods or dessert.

Wed., Jan. 10 at 7pm – Missions Night. Please join us as we visit some of our shut-ins.

Sun., Jan. 14 at 7:30pm – Church Council. We would like the chair or a representative from all committees and groups to be there as we discuss events and plans for 2018.

Mon., Jan. 15 at 7pm – Deacon's Meeting.

Wed., Jan. 17 at 6:30pm – Covered Dish Meal and Bible Study. We'll enjoy food, fellowship, and a study of the Beatitudes found in Mathew chapter 5.

Sun., Jan. 28 – Baptist Men's Day. 8am Breakfast; 9am Sunday School; 10am Worship.

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Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

June 25, 2017

Calvary Reflections Newsletter

CALVARY REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

June 25, 2017

THANKS!

Thank you to all who helped organize the meal today. Thank you to all who brought food and/or stayed and ate with us all.

BIBLE READING

Feel free to use this chart to help you read through the New Testament. It's only 1 chapter a day for 5 days a week.

Day	Reading
Monday	Colossians 4
Tuesday	Philemon
Wednesday	Luke 1
Thursday	Luke 2
Friday	Luke 3

· Colossians 4:16 – Interesting…What epistle is Paul referring to? Ephesians? Some other epistle?

· Philemon 11 – Perhaps Paul is using a play on words, as Onesimus' name means "Useful."

· Luke 1:46-55 – Mary refers to Hannah's song of Thanksgiving.

· Luke 2:22 happened 34 days after the circumcision, or 42 days after the birth of Christ.

· Luke 2:24 – This offering indicates that Jesus' earthly family was poor.

· Luke 3:6 – All flesh includes Gentiles. Luke is writing primarily to Gentiles.

· Luke 3:38 – Luke traces Jesus' lineage to Adam in order to show the Gentiles that Jesus is the savior of all people.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today

· Business Meeting after church (Vote on Pastor's final compensation and the Search Committee)

· Mercy's Well in Concert at 6pm. This is a free event, and a love offering will be taken. Please invite folks and plan to attend.

Youth Trip - Emerald Point

Join us on Saturday, July 22, from 8-5. The cost is $10. Please signup and turn in a new permission slip by next Sunday, July 9. We'll provide breakfast. Please bring a lunch or money for lunch.

Committee Chair Lunch

If you are a committee chair or a representative, please stay after church on Sunday, July 9 for our lunch meeting.

Summer Camp

Please pray for our kids who are going to camp July 10-14: Austin, Jared, Jesse, Josh, Gracie, and Mikayla.

Vacation Bible School

This year's theme is

"Maker Fun Factory:

Created by God,

Built for a Purpose."

August 7th - 12th

5:30-6:30pm— Supper

6:30-8:45pm— VBS!

Come out to a place where curious kids become hand-on inventors who discover they are lovingly created by God.

Please pray for our VBS and that kids will be impacted for Christ through it. Also, pray about where God can use you to serve in VBS.

Please Pray in July

The Associational prayer emphasis for July is for Bethlehem, Beulah Hill, and Calvary.

Our Daily Bread (large print) and On Mission Magazine

...are available in the foyer.

Thrive

Thrive will be on hold for the summer and will relaunch on the Sunday, September 17.

Hilary and I are grateful for the 6 years of ministry we shared with you. Thank you for your love and support as we served here. CBC will always have a place in our hearts. As we follow the Lord's lead, we covet your prayers. We will keep you all in our prayers.

-Pastor Bill

Calvary Baptist Church
548 Marley Rd
Robbins, NC 27325

June 18, 2017

Calvary Reflections Newsletter

CALVARY REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

June 18, 2017

THANKS!

Thank you to all who helped with last week's Homecoming / Memorial Day!

BIBLE READING

Feel free to use this chart to help you read through the New Testament. It's only 1 chapter a day for 5 days a week.

Day	Reading
Monday	Philippians 3
Tuesday	Philippians 4
Wednesday	Colossians 1
Thursday	Colossians 2
Friday	Colossians 3

· Philippians 5:19 – God provides personally, liberally, and gloriously.

· Colossians 1:12-14 shares 5 benefits of all believers.

· Colossians 3:16 – Music can teach and admonish.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Father's Day

All evening services are canceled. Please spend the time honoring your fathers.

Mercy's Well in Concert

Mercy's Well will be in concert here at Calvary next Sunday, June 25 at 6pm. This is a free event. We'll take a love offering for Mercy's Well. Please mark your calendar for this event. Please also take a flyer and spread the word.

Please Pray in June

The Associational prayer emphasis for June is for our sister churches of Aberdeen First, Ashley Heights, and Beaver Creek.

Our Daily Bread (large print)

These are in the foyer.

On Mission Magazine

The latest edition is available in the foyer.

Youth Trip to Emerald Point

Join us on Saturday, July 22, from 8-5. The cost is $10. Please signup and turn in a new permission slip by Sunday, July 9. We'll provide breakfast. Please bring a lunch or money for lunch.

Search Committee

Since Pastor Bill and Hilary have accepted the call to Sandy Grove, we will need to form a Pastor Search Committee. This committee will consist of the deacons and at least four other members elected by the church. If you are interested, please sign up in the foyer and/or see Ed Maness.

Thrive

Thrive will be on hold for the summer and will relaunch on Sunday, September 3rd.

Vacation Bible School

This year's theme is

"Maker Fun Factory:

Created by God,

Built for a Purpose."

August 7th - 12th

5:30-6:30pm— Supper

6:30-8:45pm— VBS!

Come out to a place where curious kids become hand-on inventors who discover they are lovingly created by God.

Please pray for VBS and that kids will be impacted for Christ through it. Also, pray about where God can use you in VBS.

Calvary Baptist Church
548 Marley Rd
Robbins, NC 27325

June 11, 2017

Calvary Reflections Newsletter

CALVARY REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

June 11, 2017

THANKS!

Thank you to all who provided food today for our lunch! Thanks, too, to all of our homefolks who came out!

BIBLE READING

Feel free to use this chart to help you read through the New Testament. It's only 1 chapter a day for 5 days a week.

Day	Reading
Monday	Ephesians 4
Tuesday	Ephesians 5
Wednesday	Ephesians 6
Thursday	Philippians 1
Friday	Philippians 2

· Philippians 2:6-11 may have been a hymn of the early church.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today

Everyone is encouraged to stay for a time of fellowship & food.

Calvarymen's Trip

All men are invited! We'll meet at church at 6am this Saturday, June 17 for the Flea Market on Rt. 311 (above Randleman).

Father's Day

Fathers will be recognized next Sunday. All evening services will be canceled. Please spend that time honoring your fathers.

Mercy's Well in Concert

Mercy's Well will be in concert here at Calvary on Sunday, June 25 at 6pm.

This is a free event. We'll take a love offering for Mercy's Well. Please mark your calendar for this event. Please also take a flyer and spread the word.

Prayer Room

Please continue to use the prayer room for quiet prayer before each service.

Please Pray in June

The Associational prayer emphasis for June is for our sister churches of Aberdeen First Baptist, Ashley Heights Baptist, and Beaver Creek Baptist (and their pastor search).

Search Committee

Since Pastor Bill and Hilary have accepted the call to Sandy Grove, we will need to form a Pastor Search Committee. This committee will consist of the deacons and at least 4 at-large members. If you are interested, please sign up in the foyer and/or see Ed Maness.

Vacation Bible School

"Maker Fun Factor: Created by God, Built for a Purpose."

August 7th - 12th

5:30-6:30pm— Supper

6:30-8:45pm— VBS!

Come out to a place where curious kids become hand-on inventors who discover they are lovingly created by God.

Please pray for VBS and that kids will be impacted for Christ through it. Also, pray about where God can use you in VBS.

Youth Trip to Emerald Point

Join us on Saturday, July 22, from 8-5. The cost is $10. Please signup and turn in a new permission slip by Sunday, July 9. We'll provide breakfast. Please bring a lunch or money for lunch.

Calvary Baptist Church
548 Marley Rd
Robbins, NC 27325

June 4, 2017

Calvary Reflections Newsletter

CALVARY REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

June 4, 2017

THANKS!

Thank you to all who helped with yesterday's Homecoming cleanup!

BIBLE READING

Feel free to use this chart to help you read through the New Testament. It's only 1 chapter a day for 5 days a week.

Day	Reading
Monday	Romans 15
Tuesday	Romans 16
Wednesday	Ephesians 1
Thursday	Ephesians 2
Friday	Ephesians 3

· Ephesians 3:21 – This doxology ends the 1st 1/2 of the epistle.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today

· Youth Comm at 4:30pm

· Thrive at 5:30pm

· Adult Bible Study at 6pm

(Getting more out of prayer)

WOM

All women are invited out on Mon., June 5 at 6:30pm. Please bring some food and some Bible questions.

Scholarships

Please return the forms to Patricia by June 14.

Homecoming Sunday

...is next Sunday, June 11.

We'll have our Sunday School opening at 10am followed by fellowship. The worship service will be at 11 followed by a potluck lunch.

Please let Rita or Betty know if you want to put any flowers in the church.

Please remove all old flowers from graves before June 11.

Calvarymen's Trip

All men are invited! We will be leaving the church at 6am on Saturday, June 17 for the Flea Market on Rt. 311 (above Randleman).

Prayer Room

Please continue to use the prayer room for quiet prayer before each service.

Mercy's Well in Concert

Mercy's Well will be in concert here at Calvary on Sunday, June 25 at 6pm. This is a free event. A love offering for Mercy's Well will be taken. Please mark your calendar for this event and start spreading the news.

Please Pray in June

The Associational prayer emphasis for June is for our sister churches of Aberdeen First Baptist, Ashley Heights Baptist, and Beaver Creek Baptist (and their pastor search).

Calvary Baptist Church
548 Marley Rd
Robbins, NC 27325

May 28, 2017

Calvary Reflections Newsletter

CALVARY REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

May 28, 2017

THANKS!

Thanks to all who helped on Wednesday night as we moved the tables, chairs, etc. to the concrete table!

BIBLE READING

Feel free to use this chart to help you read through the New Testament. It's only 1 chapter a day for 5 days a week.

Day	Reading
Monday	Romans 10
Tuesday	Romans 11
Wednesday	Romans 12
Thursday	Romans 13
Friday	Romans 14

· Romans 11:17-24 shares with us that Jews and Gentiles both are grafted into the True Vine – Christ Jesus.

· Romans 13:9 lists the last 5 of the 10 Commandments, which is our love toward our neighbor.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Homecoming / Cleanup

Everyone is needed to help clean the church on Sat., June 3, from 8:30am-Noon.

Next Sunday, June 4

· High School Graduates will be honored during the 11am service.

· Business meeting after the morning service.

· Youth Comm at 4:30pm

· Thrive at 5:30pm

· Adult Bible Study at 6pm (Getting more out of prayer)

WOM

All women are invited out on Monday, June 5 at 6:30pm. Please bring some food and some Bible questions.

Scholarships

The John Nall Memorial Scholarship forms are in the foyer for any high school graduate who is an active member of Calvary and will be attending a 2 or 4 year college. Please return the forms to Patricia by June 14.

Calvarymen's Trip

All men are invited! We will be leaving the church at 6am on Saturday, June 17 for the Flea Market on Rt. 311 (above Randleman).

Prayer Room

Please continue to use the prayer room for quiet prayer before each service.

Mercy's Well in Concert

Our Daily Bread

The June - August edition is available in the foyer.

Please Pray in June

The Associational prayer emphasis for June is for our sister churches of Aberdeen First Baptist, Ashley Heights Baptist, and Beaver Creek Baptist.

*Bonus: Can anyone tell me why I chose the font in the box below?
(Hint: You may have seen this font before somewhere.)

Calvary Baptist Church
548 Marley Rd
Robbins, NC 27325