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August 2012
The Newsletter of Calvary Baptist Church Volume 148, Issue 8
BIBLE CODES
A pastor decides to visit some
of his flock on a Saturday after-
noon. He knocks at a door.
Her thinks he hears someone
inside but no one comes to the
door. The pastor takes out a
business card and writes on it
Rev 3:20 which says, "I stand at
the door and knock if you but
open the door I will come in
and eat with you and you with
me."
On Sunday his card appears in
the collection plate on it is writ-
ten Gen 3:10 that says, " I heard
your voice from the garden but
I was afraid I was naked and I
hid myself."
What US state is mentioned in the bible? Answer: Arkansaw. "Noah looked out of the ark and saw..."
Get your quilts…. One Sunday after church Mom
asked her very young daughter
what the lesson was about. Her
daughter answered "Don't be
scared, you'll get your quilts."
Needless to say, mom was per-
plexed. Later in the day, the
Pastor stopped by for tea. Mom
asked him what that morning's
Sunday school lesson was about.
He said "Be not afraid, thy com-
forter is coming."
For all children and youth
Volume 148 Issue 8 Page 2
For years the U.S. Marine Corps has been “looking for a few good men.” Not
everyone qualifies for this highly disciplined and well-respected company of
fighters who have a tremendous history of leading the way in battle. Every recruit
must be able to survive a series of grueling physical and mental challenges as part
of their preparation.
Similarly, the leadership team here at Calvary has a tremendous history of leading the way in spiritual
warfare. And with the demands of service and the busyness of life, every leader experiences a vari-
ety of physical, mental, and spiritual challenges. Exhaustion, both physically and spiritually, is al-
ways a concern that I have for our leadership.
Any leader, if not careful, can be so busy working for the Lord that you actually stop enjoying the
Lord. David cried out to God, “May we be refreshed as by streams in the desert” Psalms 126:4
(TLB). It is not the spirit that is exhausted but rather the struggle to remain in alignment with the
spirit. Oswald Chambers said, “Spiritual exhaustion is never the result of sin, but of service.
Whether or not you experience exhaustion will depend on where you get your supplies.”
“REFRESH: GROWING DEEPER WITH GOD” LEADER’S RETREAT will be an opportu-
nity for all of our leadership to grow closer to God and to each other. I would like for all of our
teachers (all age groups), deacons, ministry leaders, committee members, instrumentalists, choir, and
staff to join me for this one night retreat at Camp Harris (Minden) on Friday, August 24th. There will
be times of teaching, singing, sharing, and confessing. We will worship and pray and observe the
Lord’s Supper together. This will be a great opportunity for all of us to be refreshed and become
even stronger leaders.
I am looking forward to this retreat and spending time with you.
Every one of you means so much to me and I
love you very much,
Pastor Bill
At Camp Harris Retreat Center.
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Parents:
You can now download a great
resource to help you weave
faith into your home each
week...a follow-up from
Sunday mornings.
www.calvaryruston.org
Children’s Page
Wednesday Nights PreTeen
Ms Sandra’s House Beginning Aug. 22
6:00-7:30 p.m. $3 for dinner
Parents:
Don’t forget to use your
child’s journal to record
what you’re doing to help
them grow spiritually.
August 5th. Promotion Sunday
Preteen Pool Party; August 17th, 6:30-9:30pm; Cost: $3 (dinner provided)
Bible Drill for Preteens @ 5:00pm ~ Begins August 19
Music for Children on Sunday evenings at 5:30pm ~ Begins August 19
Route 56 Kicks Off: August 22 ~ Studying through the New Testament
Sign Up for PineCove Begins: September 1st ~ $40 deposit due
PineCove Camp: November 9th-11th
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Calvary
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Fall Choir Project This fall our choir will be teaming up with St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church and First Baptist Dubach to present Lift Up Your Eyes, A Musical of Hope to our community. You may re-call the energy and passion our church experienced last year through partnership with another church. I am excited about what God will do this year as well! Choir practice for this project will begin on August 19th at 4:00 p.m. in our worship center. Mime Team Our youth mime team Truth in Action will begin meeting again on Sunday August 19th (time TBA). This creative drama ministry conveys spiri-tual truths through pantomime and thematic interpretation of music. This group is available to all Calvary high school students grades 9-12. If you are interested in learning more about this group, contact Michelle Tolar at 202-5060. Fall Children’s Music Beginning August19 at 5:30 p.m. children Pre K – Grade 6 will be learning music for the Christmas season and will all come together for a pres-entation in early December. Along with working on a specific project, it is our plan to help children learn about music and worship so that they can lead out in these areas as they grow older. If you have a child in this age range, please make plans to bring them to rehearsal each week. Worship Team We are seeking additional singers, instrumentalists, and Audio / Visual technicians for our worship services this fall. If you feel called to serve in any of these areas, please contact Cary Tolar. THANKS! I want to express my gratitude to Jerry Johnson and his team for all the time and energy they invested in our church’s 65th anniversary cele-bration. There were many people who worked behind the scenes to make this special day a reality. God bless you for your service to the Lord!
Last Minute call for anyone that might want to go to GLORIETA Collegiate Week August 5 -10
* Contact Kathy Nelson or Kevin Inman at the BCM
EXCITING NEW SCHEDULE FOR CALVARY COLLEGE THIS YEAR
Beginning Sunday, Sept. 9th 9:00 -Life Groups- Buffet Breakfast & Bible study discussion 5 - Life Groups - all are welcome 1 - Life Group - Girls only 1 - Life Group - New believers & Seekers led by Kathy Nelson 10:30 -Celebration Worship -in Worship Center 7:30 pmLarge Group Collegiate Bible Study & Praise w/Kathy Nelson - Sunday night in Worship Center
How 'Bout Them
Dawgs!!
1st LA TECH Football game
of the season Tech vs A&M
Thursday Night, August 30th
6:30pm at Independence
Stadium in Shreveport
THIRSTY THURSDAY! Only 3 Thursday's left for our Summer Bible Study. Studying
the book of Colossians "Embrace the Mystery" 6:30 - 8:00pm at the Nelsons. Come worship with us - around the table and around the Word. As always...
bring a friend!
LIFE GROUP Leaders Retreat & Training Sunday, August 19th - 5:30pm @ The Nelson's
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Kaylyn Brazzel - By Baptistm
Chloe Davis - By Baptism
Kristen Kelley - By Statement
New Members
01– DeVonne Walker Donna Hardel 02– Asper Childers Hayley Gaston Catherine Hild
03– Bill Tatum Steve Lowery 04– Hillary Cumpton
05– Katy Newsom Silas Schroeder 06– Debbie Holloway
08– Kent Willett 09– Margaret Delony
10– Alyssa Flowers
11– R.L. May
12– Sandy Allen Erica Knowles 14– Lynell Bryant Nyla Poland Lloyd Bruner 15– Helen Story Britiney Springer 16– Craig Moss
Jeremy Shaw 18– Heather Brooks 19– Zach Green
20– Dianne Ebeyer Jeff Norsworthy Ashleigh Anderson Hannah Schroeder 21– Brian Vann Sam Chrisman Anna Dowling 22– Bill Reid Katherine Bonvillain Lydia Stafford Corey Moss Christopher Hardel Lainey Lowe 23– Jake Reynolds
24– Amy Powell
Gary Noles Dallas Allen Amie Clark Rachel Story Ryder Britt 25– Mildred Smith Carol Harrison Randall Pye 26– Sarah Cook Christian Norris 28– Gordon Holley Bryan Kent Irene Hild 29– Kimberly Hanna Christi Terry 30– Katelyn Murray Zac Shawhan
Small Leaders Needed for our
Preschoolers and Children: Fall Quarter (September - November)
Preschool: Toddlers: 1 volunteer
2 and 3 Year Olds: 2 volunteers
Pre-K and Kindergarten: 1 volunteer
Children: 1st Grade: 2 volunteers
2nd and 3rd Grade: 2 volunteers
Please contact Sandra for more
information about plugging into
one of these important
volunteer positions.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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26 27 28 29 30 31
Deacons Meeting 3:45pm Business Meeting
BALL Team
6pm Prayer Meeting
Prayer Meeting
Sunday Nights
Start Back 56 starts back Leadership Retreat
Jr. High Retreat 17-18
Promotion Sunday
Preteen Pool
Party @ 6:30
Brock Gill
Illusionist
5200 Hwy 167
Ruston, LA 71270
318-255-3594
www.calvaryruston.org
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT #267 RUSTON LA 71270
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Schedule of Services
SUNDAYS
Bible Study ···················································· 9:00 a.m.
Worship ··························································· 10:30 a.m.
Prayer Meeting (first & Second Sun) ······· 5:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
Prayer Service················································ 6:30 p.m.
“Night Life” Youth Worship ························ 6:30 p.m.
STAFF
Bill Reid ··················································· Pastor…………………[email protected]
Cary Tolar …………………...Associate Pastor of Worship…………….…[email protected]
Brian Britt ··············· Associate Pastor of Youth Ministry……………[email protected]
Sandra George ······ Minister to Children & Their Families……..………[email protected]
Kathy Nelson ···················· Director of College Ministry……..………[email protected]
Carolyn Sanders……………….….Business Administrator………..……[email protected]
Melany Gay ……………………………Ministry Assistant……..…………[email protected]
What is the CCA? The CCA was founded by a group of churches
to refer families in Lin-coln Parish with food,
clothes, utility pay-ments, fill prescriptions and help with other
emergencies that arise. CCA also has a tran-sient
program whereby the sheriff's department is-
sue
vouchers to
persons stranded while traveling
through town with lodg-ing, hot meals, gasoline and transportation.
The CCA served over 1,700 families last year. Paid over $16,000 in
utility bills. Issued over 76,000 pounds of food
and provided other services. The CCA is Located at:
108 South
Bonner Street Office hours are 9am-12 noon, Monday - Friday.
This Month the CCA is in need of Canned Goods you can drop it off at the World map in the piano
side hall, the church office or the CCA.
Calvary College Summer Mission Efforts . VBS - @ St. Rest Baptist Church
July 30 - August 3rd
College Students leading Bible Study for all age groups and helping anywhere we are needed.
THANK YOU for volunteering to serve.
CALVARY FAMILIES -
You can NOW start signing up to ADOPT A College Student
for the 2012/2013 school year!
It's easy - just fill out the Adopt a Student form on the College Page of our Calvary Website - www.calvaryruston.org