Calvary Bapt i s t Church i s a Chr is t -centered communi ty o f fa i th devoted to the worship o f the l iv ing God.

Commit ted to a deeper unders tanding o f God 's word , we asp ire to grow personal ly and communal ly, to become a sanctuary for a l l God 's people , and to pour out God 's

love in the local and g lobal communi t y.Th

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To the highest heights of the universe, glory to God!

And on earth, peace among all people who bring pleasure to Him!

Luke 2:14

To the highest heights of the universe, glory to God!

And on earth, peace among all people who bring pleasure to Him!

Luke 2:14

by: Randall Bradley

Choir-Led Worship

On Sunday morning, December 14th, the Calvary Intergenerational Choir will lead the congregation in worship through music. In addition to Scripture, prayer, a homily by Mary Alice, and congregational music, the choir will present John Rutter’s Gloria along with other favorite Christmas music.

Composed in 1974, Rutter’s Gloria has become a staple of Christmas choral music. Known for its driving rhythms, virtuosic accompaniment, and engaging melodies, the Gloria utilizes the traditional Latin text based on the angel’s response to the birth of Jesus.

The Calvary Intergenerational Choir began preparations for Christmas music early in October, and their leadership of this service represents their sacrificial offering of time, dedication, and musical skill. I urge you to be present Sunday for this Calvary Christmas tradition. Also, consider inviting your friends for this wonderful celebration of the birth of the Christ child.

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Nov. 2014 Projected Budget Receips

$49,296Nov. 2014 Actual Budget Receipts

$50,781Over Projected

Receipts$1,485

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Financials

Sunday, Dec. 14thSunday SchoolIntergen. Choir-led ServiceSecond Sunday Lunch

Tuesday, Dec. 16thZumba

Wednesday, Dec. 17thNo Wednesday ActivitiesWed. Nights Resume 1/14

Thursday, Dec. 18th

Men's BBQ LunchZumba

Monday-ThursdayGED & ESL Classes

9:30a10:45a12:00p

7-8p

12p7-8p

9-2p

SPECIAL DATESJim Dulin Memorial ServiceWe will celebrate his life, console one another in our grief and seek the presence of God on Saturday, December 13, 2:00pm at Calvary. All who knew and loved Jim are welcome.

Service of ConsolationChristmas can be a difficult time of year, particularly for those who missed loved ones. Calvary will hold a worship service to acknowledge this season and seek God’s consolation on Thursday, December 11, 7:00pm.

Upcoming Dates for Advent/ChristmasDec. 11: Service of Consolation (7:00 PM)Dec. 13: Children’s Christmas Craft Party (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM) Christmas Coffeehouse (6:30-8:00 PM)Dec. 14: Intergenerational Choir Presentation in Worship (10:45 AM)Dec. 21: Church-Wide Christmas Caroling (No Sunday School) (9:30 AM)Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service (6:00 PM)Dec. 25: Christmas Day Worship (10:30 AM)Dec. 28: Worship in the Chapel (No Sunday School) (10:00 AM)

CHILDRENChildren’s Christmas Craft Party The children will be having their annual Christmas Craft Party on Saturday, December 13 from 9:30-12:00. Come have a fun time with us as we make gifts for others! Cost will be $5. Please RSVP to wward@cbcwaco.com.

FELLOWSHIPSecond Salad SundayCalvary will gather for fellowship and lunch on Sunday, December 14, in the Fellowship Hall. We are asking the Unique Blend and Intergenerational SS classes to bring desserts. All others are asked to bring a salad (tossed, pasta, fruit, etc.). We will have sandwich bread, peanut butter and jelly for those less enthused by salads. Join us!

Wednesday Night ActivitiesAll Wednesday night activities will take a hiatus at the end of December. They will resume at 5:00pm, on Wednesday, January 14, in the Fellowship Hall as Chef Abby will delight us with a 2015 Fellowship Meal!

MISSIONSHillcrest Rehab CarolingWe will lead worship at Hillcrest Rehabilitation on Sunday, December 21, 4:15pm, as we carol for their residents. Please join us as we take the Christmas Spirit to their patients.

OTHERPoinsettia DedicationsThe Davis Family - in memory of Jan Dehm and in memory of Erica ShroederChris and Jena Kirk – in memory of Grandpa Frey and Grandma MartinJeff and Cindy Riemenschneider – in honor of Joyce KregerThe Roberts Family – in memory of Jim Dulin

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIESCare CalendarsCalvary's deacons are currently coordinating ways we can care for our church family. Please visit the attached links for more information and to sign up: http://www.mealtrain.com/?id=m47tffnakukt - DG & Pat Melton

by Megan Pike

Birthdays this week

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Rachel Stoner 12/11

Glen Guthrie 12/12

Ginger Hanchey 12/13

Steve Sadler 12/13

Jennifer Caballero 12/15

Jamie Doolittle 12/16

Henry Ochoa 12/16

Georgelyn Smith 12/17

Sunday, Dec. 14th

Text:TBD

Message:Picture This: Love

Preaching:Mary Alice Birdwhistell

2014 Budget

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Over the Hills & Everywhere

Goal

$533,231

Given to Date

Needed by

Dec. 31

$58,234

What’s your favorite Christmas carol? Is it “The First Noel”? “Hark! The

Herald Angels Sing”? Maybe “Angels We Have Heard on High”? Or maybe “Joy to the World”?

One of my favorite Christmas Carols is “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” This song has a prominent place on my Christmas playlist each holiday season. I love this song because it reminds me of the incredible privilege we have in sharing the story of our Savior’s birth.

“Go Tell It on the Mountain” dates back to the 1860s and in the early 1900s John Wesley Work, Jr. included this African-American spiritual in a compilation of songs that had only previously been passed down orally from generation to generation. Considering the history of this song, how can we share God’s hope with our neighbors during this special season of anticipation?

On Sunday, December 21st, we will

be going out into our neighborhood to share warm greetings of great joy through singing Christmas Carols and prayer walking. I invite you to join us

at 9:30am, in lieu of Sunday School, to grab a song sheet and a prayer walking guide to walk through the neighborhood sharing glad tidings with our neighbors through song and prayer. This is a great opportunity for all in the Calvary family to participate

in as we seek to share Christ’s message of hope over the hills in the Sanger Heights neighborhood and everywhere this Advent season.

Join us Sunday, December 21st, at 9:30am in the Welcome Center. After caroling, we will return to the Welcome Center for coffee, hot chocolate, and some breakfast treats before worship. See you then as we…

Go, tell it on the mountain,

Over the hills and everywhere

Go, tell it on the mountain,

That Jesus Christ is born.