January 20, 2008
SANCTITY OF LIFE SUNDAY
Today we will be focusing our attention upon the sanctity of life as a precious gift bestowed upon us by a loving God. Our guest speaker is Yvonne Mackey. Mrs. Mackey started with the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater in 2000 as a volunteer prior to her employment as Pregnancy Center Director. As an employee, she managed the Portsmouth and Suffolk Pregnancy Centers for five years before being promoted to Vice President of Ministry Operations. Mrs. Mackey lives in Suffolk with her husband. She has two daughters and six grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys making stained glass windows.
DEACONS’ DAY
Next Sunday the deacons of our church will be in charge of the morning worship service. They will be leading in prayer, music, sharing testimonies, delivering the children’s sermon, and proclaiming God’s Word. Our deacons are dedicated servants of the Lord. Come and discover what they are doing to advance the work of God’s Kingdom at Calvary.
PASTORAL CARE
Should pastoral care needs arise during the time that Philip and Hal are away, please contact Reverend George Brisbin (404-0666), Carl Gallup (503-3572) or call the church office. They will do their very best to meet the needs of our church family.
FARM FRESH RECEIPTS
During January Farm Fresh will donate double points to our church for every dollar spent in their stores. If you shop there, save that portion of the receipt that reads, “Retain this receipt and give to your church for redemption by May 31, 2008.” A box has been placed in the lobby for the receipts.
LADIES WINTER BIBLE STUDY
This winter we will be creating a Scrapbook Legacy of Faith: This Is My Story by Lisa Welchel. This Is My Story is a fun and rewarding adventure that guides women in creating keepsake “storybooks” that tell of God’s love and faithfulness. Through daily Bible study and journaling activities, women remember and record the significant faith stories and spiritual markers of their lives. Then they come together once a week for a time of fellowship, faith-sharing, and scrapbooking. By the end of the study, each woman will have a beautiful storybook, which tells of her personal walk with God. It will be a treasured heirloom for children, grandchildren, or other loved ones. No prior scrapbooking experience is required! The Bible Study will begin Saturday, February 2nd at 9:30 AM and continue for 7 consecutive Saturday mornings. Please see the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary or contact Connie Powell (399-1050) for more information and to sign up.
WOMEN OF FAITH
This year our Baptist Women’s group would like to organize a trip to Washington, D.C. for the “Infinite Grace Conference.” The conference will begin Friday evening, July 11th at 7:00 pm and conclude Saturday, July 12th at 6:00 pm. We will plan to leave the church early Friday and return Saturday evening. If you are interested in attending this conference, please call Connie Powell at the church office (399-1050) and have your name added to the list.
EASTERN SHORE MISSION TRIP
Mark your calendar now for July 13-19, 2008. The sign up sheet for the Eastern Shore Mission Trip is on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary. If you have any questions, see Mary Cutchins.
Wednesday Night Dinner 1/23/08 - Beef tips over rice, salad, vegetable, beverage, and dessert – Team 2
Preschool Care for the Week
Sunday, 1/20 Tammy Thompson, Mary Byrum, Glory Buyrn, Tracy Riggan, Jennifer Maddrey
Wednesday, 1/23 Pat Smead, Sue King
Activities for the Week
Today, 1/20
9:00 AM Prayer Room Open
9:00 AM Fellowship Breakfast
9:30 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Worship
Mon, 1/21
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Office Closed
Tues, 1/22
10:45 AM Morning Bible Study
Wed, 1/23 4:30
PM Senior Notes
5:30 PM Family Night Dinner
6:15 PM Awanas/Youth
6:15 PM Adult Bible Study/Adult Choir
Thurs, 1/24
10:30 AM Bag groceries @ Effingham Plaza
Sat, 1/26
10:00 AM Library Workday