 News Letter April 2022Wow Calvary, Spring is here! I have completed my third month here and we have discovered a wonderful church family to be a part of at Calvary. There are many things to look forward to in the coming days of April. We will celebrate Holy Week with a different preacher and message each day beginning on Monday April 11th through Thursday April 14th over lunch in the Fellowship Hall each day at 12PM Noon. Then on Good Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 you can come at any time during that 2-hour period to take the Lord’s Supper on your own, or with friends and or, family. Hopefully this year the death, burial and resurrection of Christ will be even more meaningful than ever. We have put our best efforts forward to ensure this for you. “First Sunday” happens each month is our leadership meeting where every leader and volunteer can come together to share feedback and celebrate what God is doing throughout all the ministries of our church and where I can continue to share segments of the vision and strategy we are ramping up to at Calvary. Ii is important to focus on prayer as we approach Resurrection Sunday. Any who are willing would you fast and pray for salvations in our services each week as well as on Resurrection Sunday. I hope you are inviting people to what will be a great day in the life of our church. Sunday April 17th is a big day. We will have an 8am service followed by 9AM breakfast and family pictures. Then Life Groups at 9:45 and then an 11am worship service. Hopefully our nursery volunteers can attend the 8AM service and not have to miss a worship service on Resurrection Sunday. Last, but not least, let’s pray and plan toward summer. I am not sure anyone can afford to drive anywhere on vacation, with the price of gas these days but if you plan your vacation try to remember that the ministries of the church run 365 days per year and our stewardship of all God has entrusted to us continues even through the summer and we want to be faithful to worship through giving even in the summer when often people are not here as much and the other plans of life take us away. We want this summer to be a summer of salvations, baptisms and changed lives. Hey, I have to run now but I plan on seeing you on Sunday, every Sunday! Blessings in Christ, Andy Goode Acts 20:24  Calling all Families!!! We are so excited about our choirs starting back up, but we need your help. Sunday evening at 5 P.M. Students from Pre-school-Youth are meeting in the children’s wing to learn of God’s wonders through worship. Currently the choirs are practicing for a combined special with the adult choir during an upcoming Sunday morning worship service. Please encourage everyone you know to join us Sunday nights at 5.  Anger! Is it ever a problem in your home? Do your children ever speak to you in angry, disrespectful tones? Do they ever fight between themselves? Have you ever lost your patience and composure when dealing with an infuriating situation in the home? Well, if you honesty answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need this book. Christian families, especially those in which the children are home for most of the day, experience episodes of frustration and anger. This new book deals with anger's root causes, offering corrective advice from a biblical perspective. Pastor and radio-teacher John MacArthur, Jr. has said, "This book goes beyond the external manifestations of anger and deals with the internal source—the thoughts and intents of the heart. I know of no other book that addresses this problem with such practical and applicable biblical wisdom." The D6 class is staring a new section covering parenting tips for angry children, and angry adults! If you want biblical council to help with addressing issues of anger, please join us Sunday nights at 5 P.M. Psalm 19 Youth Trip Date: June 23-26 Place: Sevierville, TN Cost: $120 Psalm 19 reminds us that creation’s purpose is to point us back to God. This trip will allow students to reset their priorities for the coming year and take time to relax in God’s beautiful creation. Hiking, floating, Mountain views, etc.…. don’t miss out on a great adventure!  Wednesday Nights 6 P.M. Old Sanctuary Hello Church Family, Calvary Baptist Church is offering its first GriefShare ministry to our church and the community. For those of you who are unaware of this program, it is a support group for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. GriefShare is a 13-week, biblically-based program that includes a personal workbook, a video seminar, and group discussion each session. We averaged 15 participants during the month of March consisting of church members and others from the community. The thing we have in common is our struggle as we go through the grieving process, and we have discovered we are not alone in our journey. As group leader, a Bible verse that comes to mind is Philippians 4:13: “I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” But, have you ever noticed Philippians 4:14 which says: “Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.” (NIV) And this, Church Family, is what GriefShare is all about. Sincerely, Mary Baughn  Preschool and Children's Ministry Dear Church Family, Look over the information and dates below to find out how your child(ren) can join us here at Calvary: Life Groups: We have Life Groups each Sunday morning at 9:45am, classes are available for babies through 6th grade! Bring your kids to come join us! Wednesday Night: During the month of April, we will continue learning from the history section of the Old Testament! Join us each week at 6:15pm! VBS 2022!!!: VBS will be here before you know it! Our theme this year is Monumental! During this week at VBS we will be learning about and celebrating God’s greatness! Dates: 06/05/2022-06/09/2022 from 5:30pm-8:30pm with family night on 06/10/2022! Online registration is now open! You can do this at: myvbs.org/calvaryoakgrove Like and follow us on Facebook! Our pages is called “Calvary Baptist Children’s Ministry!” On our Facebook page you will find photos of all that we are doing as well as announcements on how you or your children can be involved here at Calvary! In Christ, Andrew McNeese
Dear Friends, As Easter approaches, we are reminded of our Savior's suffering and death on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins--yet He rose victorious from the grave! What a joyous celebration time, but still we are often burdened with the weight and cares of life. We may have lost a loved one; suffered health issues; cried for a wayward child or grandchild; watched helplessly as world events shatter the lives of good people. Sometimes we may feel God has forgotten us--that He is far away. I was reading some verses in Isaiah when I was struck by God's words in Chapter 49: "I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands." We know we are never forgotten or forsaken when we look on Jesus' nail-scarred hands. "Are you walking alone through the shadows dim? Place your hand in the nail-scarred hand. Christ will comfort your heart, put your trust in Him. Place your hand in the nail-scarred hand." Events in April: Thursday, April 7th: Movie night fellowship at church at 6:00 p.m. A light supper will be provided. Tuesday, April 12th: Monthly Birthday Breakfast at Lake Serene Grocery on Hwy 11 at 8 a.m. The bus leaves the church parking lot at 7:45. Tuesday, April 26th: Monthly Luncheon/Business gathering at the church at 11:30 a.m. Bring a dish and a good appetite. In Christ, Rita Futral
Happy Easter to all of our Calvary family!! Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support of our Kilsby ministry. We have seen several of these children grow into almost adults. We have already had 2 go through Youth Challenge at Camp Shelby. Now we have several that will be graduating from Oak Grove High school in the next few years. Please pray for these young adults as they launch out into the world. We know all of them are capable of great things. Speaking of great things, did you know that we have a new pastor? I am kidding, of course you know! Andy is really challenging us to use our God-given talents to reach people in our community. I am about to get into trouble but that’s ok. When someone asks you to do something, you can always ask for forgiveness later. When this ministry started a whole lot of years ago, we had some good ideas and a little foundation. When Karen Lott got involved, the whole thing exploded. These kids love her and listen to her and respond to her. Karen would tell you she is nothing special. She is obedient. She is faithful. She loves people. She is just one person making a huge impact for some kids, not only in their physical day-to-day lives but also spiritually. If being with a bunch of crazy, loud kids on a weekly basis isn’t your thing, that’s ok. You have a thing and God expects you to go out and do those things in His name. You can do it! We are honored and privileged to talk about Christ every week with our Kilsby kids and we would love to have you any time!  W.I.N.G.S.We had a wonderful Craft night painting ceramic cross. I never realized we have so many talented artists! All 21 turned out beautiful! There are many events planned for April and I hope as many women as possible will come join us! 1) April 18th from 6:30 - 8pm Kickoff event for cohosting a Women’s Conference with Temple Baptist in October, Jennifer Rothschild will be zooming in our planning meeting. We need women to volunteer to help with this conference! Contact Jenalee Coleman 601-408-8893. 2) April 23 from 8am - 10:30am - Walk for Hope (Longleaf Trace Trail - Gateway Southern Miss) Funds raised for life-saving ministry of Hope Clinic, come and walk or sponsor a walker, contact team liaison Angela Holston 601-641-8463 for more information. 3) April 23 leave church at 1:30pm Chanda Pierce Concert $25 First Baptist Church Biloxi. Plan to eat around 4pm and be at church by 5:30. There are still spots available, contact Kristi Williamson 601-408-0952, sign-up in welcome center, please pay by April 10th. 4) April 25 - 6pm Game Night at Kristin Allen’s house, 197 Crystal Creek, Hattiesburg Bring an appetizer and come join the fun! We will be making baskets of snacks (collected during March) to take to different schools as an appreciation for our teachers. If you would like to help create baskets, please call Debbie McBee 425-466-0230. In May - Baby Bottle Boomerang for Hope Clinic, more details later If anyone is interested in providing meals for shut-ins or know of a shut-in needing meals please contact Cheryl Dale 601-550-1785 or Mary Baughn 601-946-3437. We want to take care of our people! Operation Christmas Child We appreciate the generous donations during our Bake Sale in March. We collected $741 in donations which can be used to pay the cost of shipping 82 boxes. We are blessed to have donations of stuffed animals during the months of February and March. These donations will be a great blessing to children receiving them. The OCC ministry team collects items throughout the year to use in the boxes that will be prepared at our Packing Party later this year. During the month of April, our “item of the month” will be soap. (Please remember that we must pack soap in the original packages. Homemade or medicated soap is not allowed due to possible issues with customs.) We will continue to collect stuffed animals since they are a wonderful “WOW” item in a shoebox. The “item of the month” or any other item you choose to donate may be placed in the green box that is sitting in the hall. We appreciate your support of the OCC ministry. Please continue to pray for the ministry and its impact on children around the world. TITHES & OFFERINGS (February 2022) Budget for year: 659,583 Total Needed Per Month: 54,965 Total Received this month: 59,526 Over Budget this month: 4,561 Total Needed year to date: 109,930 Total Received year to date: 106,492 Under budget year to date: 3,438 Total Expenses Year to date: 87,429 Memorials: |
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