Rev. Jeff Sexton, Senior Pastor 860-9131 ♦♦♦♦ pastorjeff99@comcast.net

Pam England, Choir Director

Patrick Wilson, Pianist

Steve Freeman, Moderator moderator15@comcast.net

Visit us on the web at: cbckokomo.org

1967 W. Boulevard � Kokomo, In 453-3159 ♦ cbc.office@comcast.net

THIS WEEK AT CALVARY Sunday, March 19

9:00 am Coffee, Donuts and Fellowship (9:00 - 9:15)

9:15 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship

After Worship Birthday Celebration

2:00 pm 3rd Sundays @ Wellbrooke

Wednesday, March 22

9:00 am Bible Study

6:30 pm Bible Study: The Shout of a Forgiven Man

7:30 pm Choir

8:30 pm Praise Team

Sunday, March 26

9:00 am Coffee, Donuts and Fellowship (9:00 - 9:15)

9:15 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship

March 19, 2017 Worship Service

The People of God Prepare for Worship

“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 (ESV)

Prelude

Opening Prayer Andy Bertapelli

Songs of Celebration

O For a Thousand Tongues We Declare Your Name All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name He That Overcomes

# 76 Screen # 97 Screen

Prayers for Our Congregation Steve Archer

Offering

The children are dismissed for Jr. Worship

America For Christ

Feed the Need

Offertory

Offertory Prayer

Our Tithes

Doxology # 624

Special Music Calvary Choir

Invitation: Amazing Grace # 202

Closing Prayer

Pianist: Patrick Wilson

Message: Have you had the "Come to Jesus" Moment?

Calvary Cares . . .Calvary Cares . . .Calvary Cares . . .Calvary Cares . . .

CAM NEEDS: Coordinated Assistance Ministries has put out the call for personal hygiene items. They are in need of items such as bar soap, toothpaste, deodorant, razors etc. If you would like to donate these items, please bring them to the office and we will see that they are transported to CAM.

FOOD FOR CALVARY FAMILIES We are collecting food for Calvary Families in need. There are blue tubs in the coat room to receive the food items. Your generosity is much appreciated! IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE IN NEED, CONTACT JODIE TAYLOR.

TABS FOR TREATMENT We can support the fine work of the Ronald McDonald House by collecting pop can tabs. Bring your tabs to church and put them in the jar in the foyer. Remember that what we do may seem like a minor effort but it can do so much to help families who are dealing with the serious illness of a child.

HOWARD HAVEN NEEDS The latest needs from Howard Haven can be found on the Howard Haven Box in the foyer. There is also a copy posted on the wall near the office.

KOKOMO URBAN OUTREACH KUO has put out the call for toilet paper and feminine products. There is a box in the foyer for these items.

SPECIAL MUSIC: If you regularly do special music, the 2nd quarter Special Music calendar is available to be picked up at the Welcome Center. If you have any questions or con-cerns, please let Pam know.

Tomorrow is the first day of

Spring!

Calvary Family Prayer Needs Recent Prayer Needs Ramona Foust, health issues Carolyn Wilson, fall Georgia Bubner & Jo Ann Dean, travelling mercies Nathan Beeson, recovering from brain surgery (cousin of Pam England) Ruth Stahl, recovering from eye surgery Our love and condolences go out to Monica Myers and her family upon the loss of her great-grandmother Anita Tenbrook. Greg Snyder, prostate cancer (Walt Johns’ son-in-law) Surgical / Undergoing Tests / General Health Issues Pat Norris, vision issues Mark Wood, upcoming shoulder surgery Cheryl Wood, upcoming leg surgery Larry Taylor, broken leg, high psa numbers (Jodie Taylor’s son) Amyah’s Baby, possible brain tumor (relative of Georgia Bubner) Josh, ALS (friend of Georgia Bubner) Eugene Lawson, multiple serious health issues (cousin of Georgia Bubner) Irene Hiatt, health issues, at Northwoods Village, rm. 111A Belinda Arredondo, lupus, diabetes, possible MS (L. Poling’s dau.) Sarah Freeman, scoliosis, pray for comfort and pain relief Robert Willis, health issues (cousin of Linda Poling) Ryan Townsend, awaiting a liver transplant (friend of Mary Stang) Cancer Kim Riley, cancer (friend of Pam England) Dave Smith, cancer Mike Griffey, cancer (friend of Bev Bubner) Ray Shultz, lung cancer (friend of Georgia Bubner) Linda Dockerty, chemotherapy Barbara Roberson, stage 4 lung cancer (Cheryl Wood’s cousin) Doris Richardson, taking treatments Dawn Floyd, breast and lung cancer, undergoing chemo Ruth Stahl, stage 3 kidney failure, possible blood cancer, frequent falls Marsha Small, blood cancer (Larry Haulter’s cousin) Doug Gregory, cancer, at home Heart / Lung / Vascular Issues Ed Sidwell, pneumonia, in hospice care (Cheryl Wood’s dad) Mike Aikman, heart issues, comfort Janine Harless, open heart surgery (Donna Surbey’s sister) Jan Watson’s great nephew, 15 yr. old with high blood pressure Velez Campos, asthma Spiritual / Personal Issues Brian McLain, healing (Jodie Taylor’s grandson) Our Country Juanita Baker, (Air Force) in ND Rocky Vazquez, (Air Force) Fairbanks, AK (husband of Felisha Vazquez) Sam Freeman, (Army) in Savannah, GA Josh Sanders, (Marines) in Hawaii Abigail Bell, (Air Force) in Albuquerque, NM (P. Yocom’s granddaughter) Our President, Governmental Leaders and Our First Responders Our Homebound John Dean, comfort and strength, at home Georgia Simmons, at Friendship Haven apt. 1306 Grace Freeman, breast cancer, at Kindred rm. 205 Gerty Burton, at Northwoods Commons, Apt. 49 Louise Phillips, at Jefferson Manor, rm. 221 Rita York, at Grissom Air Force Base Pat Wooten Ruth Stahl Walt Johns

ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . .

What’s Happening at CALVARY???

March 24 Shirley Vandermark - Birthday

March 26 Patti Foust - Birthday

"Thank you for your prayers and for attending the meetings and fellowship at CBC and Culver's. Due to Spring Break, we will meet on April 13th in Calvary's Library and on April 20th at Culver's. If you have suffered a loss of any kind, please come to laugh and share. Let's support each other through our difficult times. See you there! Bev

PATRICIA and RICHARD NORRIS

50th Wedding Anniversary Renewal of Vows April 8, 2017 at 2:30 pm Calvary Baptist Church

There is a Dinner Reception to follow at Calvary.

Your presence is the only gift needed.

Please RSVP for Dinner by March 27, 2017. You may call at 452-2287 or Write your name and number of guests who will be attending on your worship slip.

Senior Adult Day

Thursday, April 20th Lebanon First Baptist Church

Cedars Activity Center 1383 E. County Rd. 75 North (E. Washington St.)

You will find registration forms at the Welcome Center. PJ is going so contact him if you would like to caravan.

GOSPEL HOUR April 2nd @ 4:00pm

Ron Brewer will be here for the April Gospel Hour. Those who saw him the last time will know what a talent and passion he has for praising our Lord in music. In 2002, Ron accepted the call into the full-time solo minis-try. Ron will warm your heart as he brings live music also to his audiences, on various songs. Hailing from the beautiful mountains of North GA, Ron has is one of the most sought after soloist in Gospel Music and has been compared in style to Marty Rayborn. His humor has been noted through-out the United States as uplifting and encouraging. Travel-ing over 275 dates a year, Ron gives God all glory for the lives that have been changed and the souls that have been delivered. Come and bring your friends and family!

Milwaukee’s riots last summer were a sad reminder of the city’s greatest need: opportunities for all young people to succeed. Since 2004, opportunities have been provided by the YouthBuild program at Milwaukee Christian Center (MCC), one of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ 16 Neighborhood Action Program (NAP) Christian centers.

Each year, 23 young adults sign on for a year of service, learning how to construct a home while attaining their GED. For many, it’s a transformative experience, challenging their self- perception as they assemble—from foundation to roof—a new home for a family eager to in-vest in the neighborhood. They become “doers,” shaping not only a house but also a future of providing for themselves and their families.

Ariel Dotstry, a recent graduate who earned his GED and is now advancing his career as an apprentice for a Milwaukee-area construction firm, reminded those present that, to succeed, youth need determination and grit.

“I haul a whole lot of concrete in my new job,” he said. “But, at the end of the day, I’m proud of providing for my little girl.”

MCC’s YouthBuild is all about challenging Milwaukee young adults to believe in them-selves, in their community, in Milwaukee.

Gifts to the America for Christ Offering support NAPs and their programs, including MCC and its YouthBuild program.

Angie Mason is MCC’s Resource Development director.

CULTIVATING LEADERS

Equipping Disciples

Healing Communities

Luke 4:18-19

Program Lets Young Adults Build Their Futures by Angie Mason