Sunday, August 14 2011
You know the Bible stories. You know the Bible facts – 66 books, two testaments, two primary languages, four gospels, etc. You likely have put portions of it to memory, but do you know the Bible’s purpose? A.W. Tozer helps us here.
The sacred page is not meant to be the end, but only the means toward the end, which is knowing God himself.
A. W. Tozer (1897–1963)
We know God through His Word. We know God through His Son as He is revealed to us in God’s Word. The importance is not that you know where to find Zephaniah or Titus in your Bible. The importance is that you have found God in your Bible. May God help us know Him as we read, study, and memorize His Word.
When you enter the room this morning, please prepare your heart to meet God. Meditate on the words of the music you hear. Read the Scripture seen on the screen or a text of your own choosing. Pray for yourself, your church family, and those who lead our worship. May the Lord be pleased with today’s worship.
AUGUST SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Proverbs 28:13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS – We conclude our summer Wednesday night meals this Wednesday at 6pm. Please sign up in the lobby to help us in planning. Thank you to all those who hosted meals throughout the summer. After the meal, we gather for prayer meeting, Student Impact, and Kid’s Club at 7pm.
ABOUNDING IN THANKSGIVING OFFERING – Our third AIT offering is Sunday, August 28. The first $2500 will go toward the needs of Pastor Bittu Samuel, a national pastor in North India. A gift of $2500 will provide nearly all the support for Pastor Bittu and his family for one year. Pastor Bittu is the younger brother of our missionary in India, Henry John. The remainder of our offering will go to supplement our general fund. Our prayer is that everyone who calls FCBC his church will participate in this offering.
ONE WEEK AWAY – Our small groups begin the week of August 21. We hope that every adult member and attendee will choose to take part in one of our six groups. Space still remains in some groups. See the hallway bulletin board for a complete listing of small group locations, meeting dates, and leaders. Contact a pastor or a small group leader with questions or to join a small group.
PROMOTION SUNDAY – Our Sunday School promotion is scheduled for August 21 at 9:15am. All Sunday School classes will meet in the auditorium and will be dismissed from there.
SI AFTERGLOW TONIGHT – Teens, join us for an afterglow at the Nelson home following tonight’s service. Parents can pick up their teen at the Nelson’s at 9:15pm or at church at 9:30pm.
SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF PRAYER MEETING – In continuing with our theme of “Pray without Ceasing”, we will have a prayer meeting for all Sunday School staff on Saturday, August 27 at 8am.
STUDENT IMPACT ROAD RALLY – Teens, plan to join us for this exciting activity on Saturday, August 20 from 4-7pm. This game will involve strategy, teamwork, and creativity…you won’t want to miss it. Bring a friend! Parents, we are in need of 3-4 drivers for this activity. If you are willing to help out, please see Pastor Chris.
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Sunday, August 7 2011
This is the will of God, your sanctification (1 Thess. 4:3). People often ask, “What does God want me to do? What is His will for me?” His will for every believer is sanctification. Sanctification is that daily practice of putting off sin and putting on righteousness. It is a major theme of every New Testament epistle. It is the work of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5), accomplished through God’s Word (John 17:17), and it is to be the pursuit of every believer until she meets God.
Sanctification takes a very sober approach toward the “old man” and his ways. Oswald Chambers put it this way, It is the great moment of our lives when we decide that sin must die right out, not be curbed or suppressed or counteracted, but crucified.
Where is sanctification taking place in your life? Can you name the arena that God is changing in you? Let’s pray for ourselves. Let’s help each other to change to be more like Christ. Sanctification is one of the driving points behind our small groups. When we are living in Biblical community, intentionally growing those relationships with one another and with God, we have no choice but to be a work in progress—to be God’s work in progress. Let’s pray for our church that we would do God’s will and sanctify ourselves (1 Pet. 3:15).
It is time to meet God. In the quietness before the service begins, please prepare your heart to worship God.
AUGUST SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Proverbs 28:13 He who confesses his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS – Join us this Wednesday night for a meal at 6pm followed by prayer meeting, Student Impact, and Kid’s Club at 7pm. To aid in our preparation, please sign up in the lobby if you plan to attend the meal. In addition, we need hosts for the last two meals on August 10 and 17.
CHILD PROTECTION MEETING – Any who desire to work in our nurseries and children’s ministries must attend our child protection training. If you did not attend the June training session, you must attending the training session this Sunday, August 7 at 5pm. Please see either pastor with questions.
ABOUNDING IN THANKSGIVING OFFERING – Our third AIT offering is Sunday, August 28. The first $2500 will go toward the needs of Pastor Bittu Samuel, a national pastor in North India. A gift of $2500 will provide nearly all the support for Pastor Bittu and his family for one year. Pastor Bittu is the younger brother of our missionary in India, Henry John. The remainder of our offering will go to supplement our general fund. Our prayer is that everyone who calls FCBC his church will participate in this offering.
DIRECTORY PICTURES – Family pictures for our new church pictorial directory are this week, August 11-13. Please show up at your appointment time. See Pastor Chris with any questions.
LADIES’ COFFEE – All ladies are invited to Caribou in Inver Grove Heights at 6:30pm this Thursday, August 11, for a time of fellowship over coffee.
ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY – Our small groups begin the week of August 21. We hope that every adult member and attendee will choose to take part in one of our six groups. Sign up for groups begins today, August 7. See the hallway bulletin board for a complete listing of small group locations, meeting dates, and leaders.
BAPTISMS – Our next baptisms are scheduled for next Sunday, August 14. If you desire to participate in Believer’s Baptism, please talk with one of our pastors.
PROMOTION SUNDAY – Our Sunday School promotion is scheduled for August 21 at 9:15am. All Sunday School classes will meet in the auditorium and will be dismissed from there.
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Sunday, July 31 2011
There is no time to waste on this earth. Every day presents us with the opportunity to advance the spiritual kingdom of our Lord and to contribute in ways great and small to the salvation of the lost and the strengthening of the found. We need more believers like Jonathan Edwards, the American preacher and theologian of the 18th century. The following is an excerpt from a letter to his son, Timothy, on news of his son’s serious illness.
That which you met with, in your passage from New York to Newark, was the occasion of your fever, was indeed a remarkable mine, a dispensation full of instruction, and a very loud call of God to you, to make haste and not to delay in the great business of religion. If you now have that distemper, which you have been threatened with, you are separated from your earthly friends; none of them must come to see you; and if you should die of it, you have already taken a final and everlasting leave of them while you are yet alive, not to have the comfort of their presence and immediate care, and never to see them again in the land of the living. And if you have escaped that distemper, it is by a remarkable providence that you are preserved. And your having been so exposed to it, must certainly be a loud call of God, not to trust in earthly friends, or anything here below. Young persons are very apt to trust in parents and friends, when they are sick, or when they think of being on a deathbed. But this providence remarkably teaches you the need of a better friend, and a better parent, than earthly parents are; one who is everywhere present, and all-sufficient; that can’t be kept off by infectious distempers; who is able to save from death or to make happy in death; to save from eternal misery and to bestow eternal life. (Jonathan Edwards on Heaven and Hell by John Piper, 135-36).
It is time to meet God. Please take the moments prior to the service to prepare for worship by prayer or Bible reading.
JULY SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.
FIFTH SUNDAY – Tonight we meet in homes for fellowship and Bible study. Everyone is encouraged to invite others to their homes. Study handouts are available in the lobby.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS – Join us this Wednesday night for a meal at 6pm followed by prayer meeting, Student Impact, and Kid’s Club at 7pm. To aid in our preparation, please sign up in the lobby if you plan to attend the meal. In addition, we need hosts for the last two meals August 10 and 17.
CHILD PROTECTION MEETING – Any who desire to work in our nurseries and children’s ministries must attend our child protection training. If you did not attend the June training session, you must attending the training session next Sunday, August 7 at 5pm. Please see either pastor with questions.
ABOUNDING IN THANKSGIVING OFFERING – Our third AIT offering is Sunday, August 28.
DIRECTORY PICTURES – Family pictures for our new church pictorial directory are August 11-13. Please show up at your appointment time. See Pastor Chris with any questions.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP – Is First Calvary Baptist Church your church? Do you share in the responsibility of the ministry? Are you willing to have the accountability of the pastors and members? Have you considered church membership? We strongly encourage all who call First Calvary Baptist Church their church to become members of this assembly. Applications are available at the information center or from either pastor.
GET TO KNOW YOUR MISSIONARIES – Take a moment to stop by our Missionary Bulletin Board and learn about our missionaries. There you will find updated photos, a map of where they are serving, along with current prayer letters, brochures, prayer cards and much more.
ONLY THREE WEEKS AWAY – Our small groups begin the week of August 21. We hope that every adult member and attendee will choose to take part in one of our six groups. Sign up for groups begins next Sunday, August 7. See the hallway bulletin board for a complete listing of small group locations, meeting dates, and leaders.
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Sunday, July 24 2011
One of the most difficult concepts for us to accept is our own sinfulness. We all know that we are not perfect, but that really is not the crux of the matter. The fact is sin is my primary problem, and that’s hard to swallow. Consider author and counselor Ed Welch on the subject:
Sin by its very nature is more often quiet and secretive than loud and public. For every overt episode of rage, there are dozens of jealousies, manipulations, white lies, and malicious thoughts, none of which immediately register on the conscience. And, according to Scripture, the greatest sin of all is even more covert: I do not love the Lord my God with my whole mind and heart. If our failure to consistently worship the true God is the key feature of sin, we are sinners all.
Worship of the creator God moves us from our sinful bent toward righteous thinking and living. We need to worship, both publicly and privately. May your private worship grow your love for the Lord, and may our public worship please the Lord. It is time to meet God. Please take the moments prior to the service to prepare your heart for worship
JULY SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS – Join us this Wednesday night for a meal at 6pm followed by prayer meeting, Student Impact, and Kid’s Club at 7pm. To aid in our preparation, please sign up in the lobby if you plan to attend the meal.
DIRECTORY PICTURES SIGNUP – Mark your calendars for August 11-13. We have set aside those days to take the pictures for our new church pictorial directory. Please take time today to stop by the directory registration table in the lobby to set up an appointment for your family picture. Today is the last day that you can sign up.
FRIENDSHIP DINNER – Parents and teens should mark their calendars for this Thursday, July 28 at 7pm when Dr. Gary Weier from BJU will be hosting a Friendship Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Registration is online at http://www.bju.edu/friendship and the cost is $5 per person. Prospective students may attend for free.
AWANA TRAINING – All AWANA staff should plan on meeting at Southside this afternoon at 2pm for a staff training session.
QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING – The quarterly business meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, July 27. All members should plan to be in attendance.
FIFTH SUNDAY – Because next Sunday, July 31, is a fifth Sunday, we will not have an evening service. Everyone is encouraged to invite others over for fellowship and a Bible study. Handouts will be provided in the lobby for the Bible study if desired.
CHILD PROTECTION MEETING – The Child Protection Meeting has been rescheduled for August 7 at 5pm. All those that weren’t able to attend the first meeting and who are or will be working with children should plan to attend.
ONLY FOUR WEEKS AWAY – Our small groups begin the week of August 21. We hope that every adult member and attendee will choose to take part in one of our six groups. Sign up for groups begins Sunday, August 7.
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Sunday, July 17 2011
Full of grace and truth, that’s how John described our Lord Jesus Christ in John 1. When we say somebody is “full of…” we usually do not intend it as a compliment. When John says this about Jesus he is remembering his experiences with the Lord. At every moment of every day what you could expect from Him was grace. Any time He spoke, He spoke truth. Grace and truth governed His choices, His passions, His actions, and His Words. This is as true today as it was for John so many centuries ago. Interestingly, the “two great things that fallen man stands in need of” Jesus is!
James Boice wrote, “This verse states that Jesus Christ is the basis on which we can know that God is good and that the universe has meaning.” J.C. Ryle explains it, “The words describe the spiritual riches that Christ brought into the world…He came full of the gospel of grace, in contradistinction to the burdensome requirements of the ceremonial law. He came full of truth, of real, true, solid comfort, in contradistinction to the types, and figures, and shadows of the law of Moses. In short the full grace of God, and the full truth about the way of acceptance, were never clearly seen until the Word became flesh, dwelt among us on earth, opened the treasure-house, and revealed grace and truth in His own person.”
JULY SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS – Join us this Wednesday night for a meal at 6pm followed by prayer meeting, Student Impact, and Kid’s Club at 7pm. To aid in our preparation, please sign up in the lobby if you plan to attend the meal. We are also in need of a host for this week’s meal. Please sign up in the lobby.
DIRECTORY PICTURES SIGNUP – Mark your calendars for August 11-13. We have set aside those days to take the pictures for our new church pictorial directory. Please take time today to stop by the directory registration table in the lobby to set up an appointment for your family picture.
CHILD PROTECTION MEETING – Our second Child Protection Meeting is scheduled for next Sunday, July 24, at 5pm. This meeting is for all children’s workers who could not make the meeting in June.
FRIENDSHIP DINNER – Parents and teens should mark their calendars for Thursday, July 28 at 7pm when Dr. Stephen Jones from BJU will be hosting a Friendship Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Registration is online at http://www.bju.edu/friendship and the cost is $5 per person. Prospective students may attend for free.
AWANA TRAINING – All AWANA staff should plan on meeting at Southside next Sunday, July 24, at 2pm for a staff training session.
LADIES’ COFFEE – Tomorrow night, July 18, all ladies are invited to meet at Panera Bread in Eagan at 6:30pm for a time of fellowship over coffee.
QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING – The quarterly business meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 27. All members should plan to be in attendance.
ONLY FIVE WEEKS AWAY – Our small groups begin the week of August 21. We hope that every adult member and attendee will choose to take part in one of our six groups. Sign up for groups begins Sunday, August 7.
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Sunday, July 10 2011
Scripture admonishes to “Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (Ps. 29:2). On this text the commentator Matthew Henry finds “The rule of the performance of religious exercises; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness, which denotes, (1) The object of our worship; the glorious majesty of God is called the beauty of holiness 2 Chr. 20:21. In the worship of God we must have an eye to his beauty, and adore him, not only as infinitely awful and therefore to be feared above all, but as infinitely amiable and therefore to be loved and delighted in above all; especially we must have an eye to the beauty of his holiness; this the angels fasten upon in their praises. Or, (2) The place of worship. The sanctuary then was the beauty of holiness, Ps. 48:1, 2; Jer. 17:12. The beauty of the sanctuary was the exact agreement of the worship there performed with the divine appointment—the pattern in the mount. Now, under the gospel, solemn assemblies of Christians (which purity is the beauty of) are the places where God is to be worshipped. Or, (3) The manner of worship. We must be holy in all our religious performances, devoted to God, and to his will and glory. There is a beauty in holiness, and it is that which puts an acceptable beauty upon all the acts of worship.”
It is time to meet God and to worship Him in the beauty of holiness. May God be pleased as we worship Him as He desires.
JULY SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS – Join us this Wednesday night for a meal at 6pm followed by prayer meeting, Student Impact, and Kid’s Club at 7pm. To aid in our preparation, please sign up in the lobby if you plan to attend the meal.
MUSICAL GUESTS – Today we welcome Seth and Moriah Custer. They both are gifted musicians who will aid in our worship this morning and serve us in concert tonight in the 6:00pm service. We thank them for their ministry with us and to us.
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY – Mark your calendars as we make plans to begin our Small Group Ministry the week of August 21. Pastor VerWay will explain details and interact in a Q/A format today in Sunday School. All adult classes meet in the auditorium.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH – Today marks our final Children’s Church for the summer. Beginning next week, July 17, all children above nursery age will remain in the auditorium during the morning service.
DIRECTORY PICTURES SIGNUP – Mark your calendars for August 11-13. We have set aside those days to take the pictures for our new church pictorial directory. Please take time today to stop by the directory registration table in the lobby to set up an appointment for your family picture.
CHILD PROTECTION MEETING – Our second Child Protection Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 24 at 5pm. This meeting is for all children’s workers who could not make the meeting in June.
FRIENDSHIP DINNER – Parents and teens should mark their calendars for Thursday, July 28 at 7pm when Dr. Stephen Jones from BJU will be hosting a Friendship Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Registration is online at http://www.bju.edu/friendship and the cost is $5 per person. Prospective students may attend for free.
BUSINESS MEETING – Our quarterly business meeting is this Wednesday, July 13 at 7pm. All members should make plans to attend the meeting.
SUMMER CAMP – Please pray for the Lord to work in the lives of the kids going to summer camp this week at Northland. All campers leave the church tomorrow morning at 8am.
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Sunday, July 3 2011
From his headquarters as Commander-in-Chief, George Washington directed the following prayer to the governors and states of the new nation on June 8, 1783. His reference to the recipients has been replaced by the words “United States.” Otherwise the words and spelling are those of George Washington.
I now make it my earnest prayer, that God would have the United States in his holy protection, that he would incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to Government, to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for their fellow Citizens of the United States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the Fields, and final, that he would most graciously be pleased to dispose us all, to do Justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with the Charity, humility and pacific temper of mind, which were the Characteristicks of the Divine Author of our blessed Religion, and without an humble imitation of whose example in these things, we can never hope to be a happy nation. Amen
That instruction from our first president would serve our nation well today. Beyond that, such a prayer made to our Heavenly Father would serve our church and individual families too. As we meet God in worship this morning, let’s pray together for this kind of humility before Him.
JULY SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS – Join us this Wednesday night as we resume our normal schedule with a meal at 6pm followed by prayer meeting, Student Impact, and Kid’s Club at 7pm. To aid in our preparation, please sign up in the lobby if you plan to attend the meal.
SACRED MUSIC CONCERT – Join us next week when Seth and Moriah Custer present vocal and instrumental music during the morning service and a concert during the evening service.
MEN’S MINISTRY BREAKFAST – At First Calvary, we gather our men together every other month on a Saturday morning for breakfast and work around the buildings and property. Our third ministry breakfast for 2011 is this Saturday, July 9 from 7:30am—10:30am To aid in planning, please sign up in the lobby.
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY – Mark your calendars as we make plans to begin our Small Group Ministry the week of August 21. Pastor VerWay will explain details and interacting in a Q/A format for the next two weeks in Sunday School. All adult classes meet in the auditorium.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH – Our final Children’s Church for the summer will be next Sunday, July 10. Beginning, July 17, all children above nursery age will remain in the auditorium during the morning service.
CONGRATULATIONS – Congratulations to Bruce and Holly Zschokke on the birth of their first grandchild! Katharine Elisabeth Zschokke, 6 lbs. 13 oz. and 21 inches was born on June 27. Congratulations also to Uncle Dan, Aunt Kendra, and Aunt Tara on their new niece!
DIRECTORY PICTURES – Mark your calendars for August 11-13. We have set aside those days to take pictures for our new church pictorial directory. Look for bulletin information in the next few weeks to make your appointment.
SUMMER CAMP – Just a reminder to pray for the Lord to work in the lives of the kids going to summer camp at Northland, July 11-16.
CHURCH-WIDE PICNIC – Today after the morning service will be our annual church-wide picnic for the July 4th weekend. There will be no afternoon or evening service tonight.
BRIDAL SHOWER – A bridal shower for Katie Stevens Harris will be held here at church this Friday, July 8 at 6:30pm. She is registered at Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s, and Home Depot.
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Sunday, June 26 2011
God commands our sole worship of Him, and God commands the manner by which we worship Him (John 4:23). Matthew Henry put it this way, It concerns us to be right, not only in the object of our worship, but in the manner of it. Our worship must be heart and mind driven not merely traditional, liturgical repetition. It’s easy to do what we do because, well, that’s what we do. It’s hard work to prepare the heart to meet God and to call our minds to remove distractions, giving all attention to Him. The Bible never said worship is easy.
It is offensive to the Creator to worship out of vain repetition (Matthew 6:7). A recognizable tune carries familiar words, and we parrot them because that is what we are supposed to do in church. The preacher calls to attention a text that is not novel or new, and we lament the moment, noting to ourselves, “I’ve heard this all before.” Giving is a tax issue and not a love for God issue. Corporate prayer is an opportunity to check a cell phone for updates, texts, and today’s weather.
Worship is serious business where we meet God and should be engaged by serious minded people. Pastor Lig Duncan put it this way, There are two ways to commit idolatry: worship something other than the true God or worship the true God in the wrong way.
JUNE SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
OPERATION SWORD AND SHIELD: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Please pray for all workers and children as we begin an exciting week of games, snacks, bible lessons, puppet shows, and prizes. All children going into K4-6thgrade are invited to join us Monday-Thursday from 6-8pm for Vacation Bible School at First Calvary! For those who volunteered to make cookies, please deliver them to the church kitchen by tomorrow (Monday) June 27.
WEDNESDAY MINISTRY CHANGE – Due to Vacation Bible School, there will be no meal, adult prayer meeting, or teen ministry Wednesday night. The regular schedule of Wednesday events will resume on Wednesday, July 6.
SACRED MUSIC CONCERT – Join us on July 10 when Seth and Moriah Custer present vocal and instrumental music during the morning service and a concert during the evening service.
MEN’S MINISTRY BREAKFAST – Our third ministry breakfast for 2011 is Saturday, July 9 from 7:30am—10:30am To aid in planning, please sign up in the lobby. We want to get our men together every other month on a Saturday morning for breakfast and work around the buildings and property.
MEMBERSHIP – We believe all professing Christians should be members of local body of believers. If you agree with our doctrine and philosophy of ministry, we hope you will consider membership. Please see either pastor for more information.
MISSED A SERMON? – You can listen to any sermon preached at First Calvary at www.sermonaudio.com/fcbc.
CHURCH-WIDE PICNIC – Sunday, July 3 will be our annual church-wide picnic for the July 4th weekend. Please sign up using the bulletin insert and return those cards to a basket in the lobby.
BRIDAL SHOWER – A bridal shower for Katie Stevens Harris will be held here at church on Friday, July 8 at 6:30pm. She is registered at Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s, and Home Depot.
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Sunday, June 19 2011
Happy Father’s Day! It’s great being a dad. We get to hold our little girls then watch with joy as we give her away to a godly young man. We get to nudge our little guys then watch as they push forward in athletics, education, business or any of their dreams. We give our girls baby dolls, and we cry when they offer to us the privilege of holding a grandchild. We give our boys bits of wisdom passed on to us from our dads, granddads, and uncles then smile with satisfaction when we hear them offer the same words to their sons. It’s great being a dad.
The gospel has everything to do with our capacity and potential to be good dads. Part of the saving work of our Lord Jesus Christ is that He will “turn the hearts of the fathers to their children’ (Luke 1:17). Because of Jesus we can have joyful, vibrant, spiritual relationships with each of our children. When a man truly gives his heart to Christ, it is turned toward his children
JUNE SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
OPERATION SWORD AND SHIELD: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – We’re just one week away from an exciting week of games, snacks, bible lessons, puppet shows, and prizes. All children going into K4-6th grade are invited to join us June 27-30 from 6-8pm for Vacation Bible School at First Calvary!
OPERATION SWORD AND SHIELD: SPECIAL NEED – We are in need of 25 dozen cookies for snack time. Please sign up in the lobby if you can provide cookies for us! To help us prepare, all cookies should be delivered to the church kitchen by Monday, June 27.
SUMMER WEDNESDAY MEALS – Join together this Wednesday night for a great meal prior to prayer meeting, children’s ministries, and youth ministries. Meals are served from 6:00—6:40pm. The cost for the meal is $2 per person or $10 per family. Please help with planning by signing up at the resource center. Also, please sign up at the resource center to host a weekly meal.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY – To allow for families to be together today, we will not have an evening service tonight. We hope you use the time to build your family relationships.
SACRED MUSIC CONCERT – Join us on July 10 when Seth and Moriah Custer present vocal and instrumental music during the morning service and a concert during the evening service.
MEMBERSHIP – We believe all professing Christians should be members of local body of believers. If you agree with our doctrine and philosophy of ministry, we hope you will consider membership. Please see either pastor for more information.
BRIDAL SHOWER – A bridal shower for Katie Stevens Harris will be held here at church on Friday, July 8 at 6:30pm. She is registered at Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s, and Home Depot.
CHURCH-WIDE PICNIC – Sunday, July 3 will be our annual church-wide picnic for the July 4th weekend. Please sign up using the bulletin insert and return those cards to a basket in the lobby.
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Sunday, June 12 2011
The Lord is My Shepherd begins the 23rd Psalm, pregnant words that fill the believer with hope and help. The psalm concludes with All the days of my life…forever. In between these bookends are the workings of the Shepherd on behalf of the sheep. One who knows the voice of his Shepherd experiences this relationship with the Shepherd. His Shepherd will make, lead, and restore; comfort, prepare, and anoint. And He will do this for the lifetime of His own and beyond into eternity.
Today we recognize high school and college graduates. These have completed a portion of their life’s work. The rest of their lives are in front of them. For those who know the Shepherd they have the prospect of help and hope. Moreover, this is true for all of us. Our lives can be lived with the assurance of His help that brings His hope.
JUNE SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
SUMMER FILM NIGHT – Join us tonight at 5:00pm as we show the film Milltown Pride. Milltown Pride tells of a young man who dreams of playing professional baseball, his rise as a baseball star, his fall from grace, and the redemption he finds through faith and love. This is a church-wide evangelistic opportunity. Invite a friend and join us tonight!
STUDENT IMPACT AFTERGLOW – There will be a teen Afterglow at the Thorburn home tonight after the film. Teens will return to the church by 10pm.
LADIES COFFEE – Ladies, let’s get together Monday night at the Caribou Coffee on Upper 55th in Inver Grove Heights, across the street from Applebees’. Drop in anytime after 6:30pm and stay as you are able.
SUMMER WEDNESDAY MEALS – Join together this Wednesday night for a great meal prior to prayer meeting, children’s ministries, and youth ministries. Meals are served from 6:00—6:40pm. The cost for the meal is $2 per person or $10 per family. Please help with planning by signing up at the resource center. Also, please sign up at the resource center to host a weekly meal.
STUDENT IMPACT CANOE TRIP – Teens, sign up in the youth room for the SI Canoe Trip on the Cannon River. We will leave the church at 9am on Saturday, June 18th. The cost will be $15/person. Bring a lunch and a friend!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL MEETING & STAFF NEED – All VBS workers should plan on attending the meeting on Wednesday, June 15 at 8pm. We are still in need of the following workers: two adult women, one adult man, and one teen girl. Please see Pastor Chris if available and plan to join us for the June 15 meeting.
MEMBERSHIP – We believe all professing Christians should be members of local body of believers. If you agree with our doctrine and philosophy of ministry, we hope you will consider membership. Please see either pastor for more information.
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