Calvary Baptist ChurchFor God. For Dothan. For the World.

Volume 53, No. 18 May 6, 2012

Church Office - 792-5159ROC - 836-2949

Weekday Ministry - 793-9898Website - www.calvarydothan.com

MinistersAll Members

Paul A. ThompsonSenior Pastor

Ed WrightAssociate Senior Pastor

Brad BradfordAssociate Pastor/Music and Worship

Gary CorneliusAssociate Pastor/Adults and Outreach

Charles UptainExecutive Pastor/

Children and Administration

Ron BruceAssociate Pastor/Recreation

Nate BradyAssociate Pastor/Students

Joyce AlexanderDirector of Preschool Ministries

Patty FarringtonDirector of Senior Adults/Singles

Music AssistantBrooke Davis Nolan Dykes

Ministry AssistantsCaren Coleson, Pastoral MinistriesCarol Morris, Executive AssistantHeather Perkins, Adults/Outreach

Anne Register, RecreationEmily Shiver, Senior Adults

Angie Tice, MusicAmanda Arney, Preschool/Students

Mark ShiverFacilities Manager

Leslie PayneChildcare Coordinator

Christi PetersonKitchen Coordinator

Jana FryerWeekday Ministry Assistant

LeeAnn YarbroughWeekday Receptionist

2012 Deacon RecommendationList Is Available

The list of men for the 2012 Deacon Recommendations is available in the Worship Center, Fellowship Center and Chapel Foyers; in the Church Office and online at calvarydothan.com. The list needs to be turned in to the drop boxes or the Church Office by this Sunday, May 6.

For All Parentsof Preschoolers, Ages 3-5

F@H Topic: The Blessing

Take It Home Event

Sunday, May 69:30 a.m. (During LCG)

Room P112 (Preschool Building)

Calvary’s goal is to Motivate you to add this faith skill to your home.Our plan is to Model the skill and Equip you to “Take it Home.”

Congratulations to Our High School Graduates

Bailey ByrdKristen ChandlerAnnabeth ColbertSabora DanielsDupree DavisDanielle DueleyChase EggenbergerAddison EvansRyan FranksMark GambleWillie Earl GilmoreTrevor GranthamBaily HopeNathan Hughes

John Michael LankfordWill MahoneAnne MillerJessica MizellAlex PlagenhoefJoshua ReedJenni RoyTrey SherrerTy StephensTrey ThompsonJordan UngerAlly VinsonZack WeberSam Whatley

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C.O.M.E. - Calvary On Mission EverydayHelpers Needed During the day there are times when we need someone to help transport a person to different places in Dothan. This may include medical reasons, benevolent reasons, and other types of need. If you are accessible to be called to see if you are available at the time of need, please let Ed Wright know. You will do doing a great service. Guatemala Mission Trip / July 16-22 There are still some places available for this trip. The cost is $1600 but the church will help with up to half the amount. You will be touched. You will be on mission. You will see God at work. Call Ed Wright if you want more information. Reading Glasses Needed Remember to start getting reading glasses for the Guatemala mission trip. We can’t use prescription glasses but the “readers” are great. God is blessing our missions. Please continue to pray for them.

Ministry News

Information for Last WeekApril 23-29, 2012

THE PEOPLE CAME...April 298:15 Worship ...............................44210:45 Worship .............................4876:00 Worship ...............................270Life Connection Groups ..............778Mission Churches........................144Westside Terrace ...........................65Outreach Bible Study ....................69

THE PEOPLE GAVE…General FundGiven April 29 .................$36,319.22Given Year-to-Date .......$960,853.86Partners In MinistryGiven Year-to-Date ..............$955.00Annie ArmstrongGiven to Date ..................$37,097.15

AND THE LORD ADDEDTO THE CHURCH...

BY LETTERArthur and Margaret Swezey

Sermon ScheduleMay 6, 2012

8:15 and 10:45 a.m.Message by Paul Thompson

AFTER EASTER: Displays of God’s Power“The Power to Inspire”

John 14

6:00 P.M.Message by Ed Wright

“A Healthy Church Has aMission’s Heart”

Matthew 28:19-20

From the Senior Pastor On a commuter flight from Portland, Maine, to Boston in 1987, the pilot heard an unusual noise near the rear of the small aircraft. Henry Dempsey turned the controls over to his co-pilot and went back to check it out. As he reached the tail section, the plane hit an air pocket, and Dempsey was tossed against the rear door. He quickly discovered the source of the mysterious noise. The rear door had not been properly latched prior to take-off, and it flew open. Dempsey was instantly sucked out of the jet. The co-pilot, seeing the red light that indicated an open door, radioed the nearest airport requesting permission to make an emergency landing. He reported that the pilot had fallen out of the plane and requested a helicopter search of that area of the ocean. After the plane had landed, the ground crew found Henry Dempsey holding onto the outer ladder of the aircraft. Somehow, he had caught the ladder, held on for ten minutes as the plane flew 200 mph at an altitude of 4,000 feet and then, at landing, kept his head from hitting the runway, which was a mere 12 inches away. According to news reports, it took airport personnel more than a few minutes to pry Dempsey’s fingers free from the ladder.

Are there values and biblical truths in your life that are worth holding onto with such white-knuckled intensity? Convictions that you not only believe but absolutely live by? Or is much of your ‘faith’ merely words and not reality? How committed are you to what you believe? I think the interaction of Jesus with his disciples after one of his most challengingmessages is very telling:

John 6:66-69 (ESV) After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. So Jesus said to the Twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.”

At that moment Peter made a commitment to hold onto Jesus and His words no matter what the world says, thinks, or does. Let us be that sort of people. Though the world will tempt us and the enemy asail us and life disappoint us, we will not let go.

Holding on to the One who holds me, Pastor Paul

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SUNDAY, MAY 6 8:15 a Worship Celebration, WC 8:15 a DiscipleLand/G-Force Worship, FC 9:30 a Life Connection Groups 9;30 a Preschool Take It Home Event, P11210:45 a Worship Celebration, WC10:45 a DiscipleLand/G-Force Worship, FC10:45 a Iglesia Bautista El Calvario, Chapel12:00 n Senior Recognition Luncheon, FC 6:00 p Evening Worship, WC 7:30 p Doulos College Bible StudyMONDAY, MAY 7 9:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, AR10:15 a Senior Adult Ladies Bible Study, R30411:30 a Senior Adult Trip Meeting, R304 3:00 p Fine Arts Camp, FC 5:30 p Fine Arts Performance, FC 5:30 p Zumba Class, ARTUESDAY, MAY 8 9:00 a Blood Pressure Check 9:00 a Women’s Bible Study, R304 3:00 p Camp ROCK Mentoring 4:00 p Calvary Ringers, G318 5:30 p Adorned Girl’s Small Groups, M270/272 6:30 p Iglesia Prayer ServiceWEDNESDAY, MAY 9 9:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, AR 9:00 a Community Bible Study, FC10:00 a Sonshine Choir, Choir Room 5:00 p Family Night Supper, FC 5:45 p M&M’s 6:00 p STOMP, Grades 1-6 6:00 p Student Worship, TZ 6:00 p Camp ROC Parents’ Bible Study, Craft Room 6:00 p English as a Second Language, AR 6:00 p DivorceCare, R308 6:00 p DivorceCare for Kids, R306 6:00 p “Simple Life,” G318 6:00 p Giving Grace Away, G319 6:00 p Honor Begins at Home, G317 6:00 p “Who Is God,” G316 6:00 p Taking Faith to the Home, G311 6:00 p Men of Faith, G312 6:00 p Praying for the Home, G310 6:00 p Prayer and Praise, Chapel 6:30 p Celebration Wind Ensemble, WC 7:30 p Celebration Choir, Choir RoomTHURSDAY, MAY 10 3:00 p Camp ROCK Mentoring ProgramFRIDAY, MAY 11 8:00 a Senior Adult Trip to Westville 9:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, AR 6:00 p Iglesia Music Rehearsal, ChapelSATURDAY, MAY 12 6:00 p Prison Ministry Visit 6:30 p Iglesia Music Lessons, Chapel

Ministry NewsRecreation MinistryFine Arts Camp Recital Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the Camp ROCK Fine Arts Camp recital on Monday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Center. There will be a dance performance, along with the children’s pottery and art displays for everyone to enjoy. Please email anne@calvarydothan.com if you are planning on attending so we can have accurate seating. Thank you in advance of your support!

College MinistryCollege Graduate Recognition We would like to honor our college graduates by listing their names in the bulletin. If you are a graduate from college, please call the Church Office, 792-5159, by Monday, May 14.

Senior Adult Ministry• Westville, GA Craft Day / Friday, May 11 / Leave church at 8:00 a.m. / Lunch at the

Kiser House Restaurant / This is the last week to sign up and payment is due now. Cost: $15.00

• XYZ Banquet / Monday, May 14 / 6:30 p.m. / Cost: $6.00 / Call Emily if you would like to attend. Tickets are in the Church Office.

• Biscuits Ballgame in Montgomery / Friday, May 25 / Leave church at 3:30 p.m. / Cost: $12.00 / Call Emily in Church Office to sign up. Payment is due now.

• May Mission Project - Reading Glasses for the Guatemala mission trip

Vacation Bible School 2012

www.calvarydothan.com

June 11-158:30-Noon

Age 3-Grade 6(must be born by 09-01-08)

Calvary Baptist Church334-792-5159 ~ 901 Montezuma Avenue ~ Dothan

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OrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 215

Dothan, AL36303

Happy Birthday May 6 Joy Cheshire, Kim Gorland, Kathy Latta; May 7 Rachel Dykes, Judy Grubbs, Heather Hatcher, Crystal Herrera, Fay Lankford, Bonnie Pierce, Jeff Plagenhoef, James Ward, Ed Wright; May 8 Loretta Adams, Jason Robinson, Jeff Washington; May 9 A. J. Deanhardt, Lewis Hunt, Debbie Key, Jan McCann; May 10 Mia Donley, Mason Edwards, Lillian Horne, Scotty Niles; May 11 Kayla Carpenter, Pat Pattillo, Jordan Smith, Kevin Warren, Susanne Wilkerson; May 12 Trevor Grantham

SYMPATHY The Calvary family extends their deepest sympathy to… Dustin Gandy – death of grandfather

DEACONS OF THE WEEK May 6 Phil Hardy, Lee Gross, Steve Haddox, Chris JonesMay 13 Charles Kite, Duane Haley, Lewis Hunt

USHERS SERVING IN MAY 8:15: Jim and Elizabeth Poulnot, Lucile Rivers10:45: Clint Duncan, Andy McBride, Brian Mills, Don Mills

FIRST TOUCH MINISTRYServing May 6, 9:30 a.m.ROC – SuddarthWorship Center – VarnumPreschool – Harrison

BUS DRIVER for Sunday, May 6, Joe Copeland

THANK YOU VIPs We thank the following Volunteers in Preschool who served in extended Session on April 29: Jason and Angie Lumbatis, Marcus and Toni Cannon, Rick and Rhoda Weber, Lee and Robin Braswell, Chris and Courtney Jones.

FAMILY NIGHT SUPPERWednesday, May 9, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Soup, Salad and SandwichesPreschoolers 3 years old and under - free

Children 4-10 years old - $4.00Senior Adults - $4.00

Individuals 11 years old and up - $5.00For reservations or cancellations, call 792-5159 by Monday, 4:30 p.m.

Staff On Call ScheduleSaturday, May 5

Joyce Alexander, 798-4791

Sunday, May 6Patty Farrington, 618-5845

10:45 Sunday Morning Worship Celebration

Broadcast on Radio WIZB FM 94.3

901 Montezuma AvenueDothan, AL 36303

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