March 2016 A publication of Calvary Baptist Church, Tupelo, Mississippi

Coming Up This Month

3.20 Palm Sunday

3.25 Good Friday Service

3.27 Easter Celebration

But he was pierced for our transgressions,

he was crushed for our iniquities;

the punishment that brought us peace was on

him, And by his wounds we are

healed.Isaiah 53:5

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American MissionsCalvary’s Goal: $20, 000

CalvaryCaller

Associate Pastor

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Let me encourage you: Stay connected to our Lord, keep growing in the faith, look for every opportunity to be a light.

Here are just a few options for you: Sunday nights – The mission study called “Compelled By Love” is helping us focus on the church being MISSIONAL. I hope you’ll join us as we look at God’s plan for THIS body of believers. We’ll begin going out, being HIS hands and HIS feet this spring! 6:00 p.m. Sundays in the FMC Activity Room.

Wednesday nights – “Prayer, Unleashing the Power of God”Each week we look at a prayer from HIS Word and see where God may be helping strengthen our prayer life! We meet from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the FMC Activity Room. Annie Armstrong Easter Offering I pray that you’ll seek God in what He desires you to give to this wor-thy and amazing offering. One hundred percent of gifts given to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering is used to support Southern Baptist mission-aries serving in North America. Partner with these who have given their lives to do God’s work in difficult places! Coming up in March: *The Prayer Experience – March 2 (6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary) *Good Friday Service – March 25 *Easter Services – March 27

Minister of Music

Sanctuary OrchestraWednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

Sanctuary ChoirWednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Children’s ChoirsWednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

Singin’ SaintsFirst and Third Wednesdays

at 10:30 a.m.Sanctuary Bells

Mondays at 5:15 p.m.

I read this story this week that reminded me once again that we are indeed “one body with many parts.” (1 Cor. 12):

A fourteenth-century Italian stained-glass artist was summoned to design and create a huge portrait for the window of a cathedral in Char-tres France, a place well known for its stained-glass work. He laid all of the pieces he was going to use out on the floor of the cathedral. They were beautiful to behold; most of them were large and colorful. Some of the colors from that time cannot even be reproduced today. Among these awesome pieces of glass was a small, clear piece about as big as your fingernail. As the stained-glass portrait was assembled, that little piece remained on the floor. Only the big colorful pieces of glass were used.

On the day of the window’s completion, the tiny piece of clear glass was still lying on the ground. The entire city gathered to witness the unveil-ing of the brilliant and beautiful stained-glass portrait. The artist stood in front of the crowd, made his speech, and dramatically pulled down the cloth cover. The crowd gasped at the beauty of the colorful window glowing in the sunlight. After a few seconds, however, the crowd grew silent. They sensed that something was missing, that the portrait was unfinished. The great artist then walked over to where the little clear piece of glass lay, picked it up, and placed it in the portrait, right in the center of Jesus’ eye. As the sun hit that little piece, it gave off a dazzling sparkle.

The magnificent stained glass window still draws visitors. The first thing they see is that sparkle in Jesus’ eye. Do you ever feel like that little piece of clear glass? You doubt you can ever do anything for God. Let the story of that last little piece remind you that God thinks of you as the apple of his eye.

The Bible is very clear that a church body is made up of many individuals who are gifted in many different ways. It’s what makes a church body unique. And when everyone is very consciously utilizing his or her gifts for the glory of God the body is healthy and functions as He intends. I encourage you to make sure you are more than a church “attender.” Be sure you plug in and find your spe-cific place of service. You will find great joy in that! Are you musically gifted? If so, there is a place for you in the Sunday Worship Choir, the Senior Choir, Student Ensemble, Children’s Choir (both as participant or helper), and instru-mental groups. All you have to do is come to a rehearsal. We’ll fill you in on everything you need to know!

Blessings, Doug

Children’s Weekly ScheduleSunday:9:15 am........................Sunday School10:30 am....................Worship Service6:00 pm.....................Missions GroupsMonday-Friday: 8:00 A.M........Preschool/KindergartenWednesday: 5:00 pm................................Bible Drill6:00 pm.....................Children’s ChoirsThursday:9:00 am - 4:00 pm...Mother’s Day Out

Student Ministry

Children’s Ministry

Weekly Student ScheduleSunday:9:15 am........................Sunday School10:30 am....................Worship Service5:00 pm...............Praise Band Practice6:00 pm..........................Small GroupsWednesday:6:00 pm.........................Student ROCKThursday:6:45 am.....................Prayer Breakfast

VBS 2016June 6-10

Technology is awesome, but it has be-come a consuming power in our lives. I noticed a family of four at a restau-rant a few weeks ago. As soon as they sat down, all four pulled out their cell phones and spoke very little to each other. Not only has the advancement of personal devices consumed us, it also has the potential to be a source of temptation. You do realize that you are literally carrying a computer around in your pocket (if you have a smartphone), right?! One aspect of

technology that is especially powerful is social media. Social networking sites like Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook give us the ability to commu-nicate with “friends” in an instant. They can be problematic, though, as they really can consume us. In an effort to encourage students (and adults!) to unplug from their phones, Rock is having a Social Media Fast! We will be encouraging the students to open their Bible app and read Scripture anytime they have the urge to check social media! It will be a week-long fast, lasting from Sunday, March 20 (at 12:01am) until Saturday, March 26 (at 11:59pm). You can get involved too! Join with your student(s) in participating. Help hold them accountable by encouraging them to persevere. At the end of the week, hopefully we will have had refreshing experience as we have consumed ourselves with God’s Word instead of social media.

Announcements and Opportunities

Watch our services on your computer!

If you are unable to attend, visit calvarytupelo.com and click the media tab. Catch up on sermon

audios, too!

March 3St. Luke United Methodist Churchassisted by First Christian Church

March 10St. James Catholic Church

March 17First Presbyterian Church

12:00 noon each week. A light lunch will be served

Women on Mission Week of Prayer

for North American Missions

Tuesday, March 111:00 a.m. in FMC Activity

RoomJoin us for prayer and a

light lunch.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Sewing Ministries

Morning Sewing Group

Wed, March 2 at 9:00 a.m.

Covered in Love Prayer Quilting Group

Monday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m.

Circle of Friends book group

Tuesday, March 811:30 a.m.

in the Calvary Library.

Len & Beth Blanton4361 Valley View Cove

Tupelo, MS 38801

Get started with one of these opportunities:

VBS KickoffMarch 1 at Harrisburg BC

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Live WebinarsApril 3 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.April 6 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.April 10 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

For more ino, contact aboydstun@mbcb.org

It is time to volunteer for VBS. Contact Yvonne in

the office today!!

Gini Brandt1277 Winwood Cove

Tupelo, MS 38801(No picture available)

Television Broadcast Schedule on WEPH:

Comcast Channel 4Dish Channel 49

Cable One Channel 11MaxxSouth Channel 20Over the air Channel 49Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.Sunday @ 10:00 a.m.

Announcements and Opportunities

BUDGET GIVING as of February 23, 20162016 Budget Goal..................$ 2,017,675.30Received to Date..........................232,810.01Spent to Date...............................207,202.64MISSIONS GIVINGTotal Missions Giving to Date.......$ 33,349.71TOTAL OUTSTANDING DEBTSpain Property Purchase............$ 317,325.16

Sunday School Average Attendance for February

General Officers............................9Adults.........................................260Youth............................................54Children........................................38Preschool.....................................48Jail................................................15Fire Station.....................................0 Total...........................................425

Regular Weekly Schedule

Sunday:8:45 am.............Orchestra Rehearsal9:15 am......................Sunday School10:30 am.................Worship Service6:00 pm.....Evening Worship Service6:00 pm..............Children’s Missions6:00 pm..............Youth Small Groups

Wednesday:5:00 pm.............................Bible Drill6:00 pm....................Children’s Choir6:00 pm......................Student ROCK 6:00 pm....................Prayer Meeting 6:00 pm............Orchestra Rehearsal7:00 pm...Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday:9:00 – 4:00...........Mother’s Day Out

PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE

Bob McCordWilliam Armistead

Chris MaynardGreg Pirkle

Matthew KimbroughBeth Wynn

Charlotte Busby

CHILDREN’S MINISTER SEARCH COMMITTEE

Josh SullivanCandice Reed

Anne WorthenMichael Williams

Chris Weaver

Remember to pray for these committees daily as they seek to fill these positions according

to God's plan.

If you are age 55 and up, you are invited to Calvary Friends! Fellowship and program begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by lunch. Meets the 4th Thursday of each month.Come join us!

March 236:00 p.m. in Activity Room

Spring Break Wednesday, March 16 6:00 pm.......................Prayer Meeting 6:00 pm.......Youth Life-Sized Game Night6:00 pm....................Sanctuary Orchestra7:00pm.............................Sanctuary ChoirNO children’s activities.

Offices will be closed Good Friday.No evening activities Easter Sunday.

Happy Easter!

Weekly Servants NurseryMarch 6Babies Gail Chisholm Sara Talton Myara GravleePreschool 1A Kim Edwards Wendi Gordon Preschool 1B Jim Davis Leanne DavisPreschool 2 Kelsey Carruth Camille Dallas Preschool 3 Lauren Hurt Josh Hurt March 13Babies Carolyn Gray Janya Rogers Sarah GrayPreschool 1A Ashley Gray April Baker Preschool 1B Kelsey Carruth Amy WitcherPreschool 2 Kate Gray Caroline Gray Preschool 3 Christian Reed Candice Reed March 20Babies Janice Taylor Diane Wiese Gail ChisholmPreschool 1A Will Fisackerly Kayla FisackerlyPreschool 1B Loren Duke Justin DukePreschool 2 Kelsey Carruth April BakerPreschool 3 April Campbell Corey Summerford March 27Babies Gail Chisholm Sarah Gray Hannah WilliamsPreschool 1A Kelsey Carruth Nyanza StewardPreschool 1B Ashley Gray Stacy Tollison Preschool 2 Sherry Whitehead Michael WhiteheadPreschool 3 Kate Gray Caroline Gray

Media TeamMarch 6Mary Preston Evers—cameraJack Newell—cameraWesley Rogers—cameraKerri Wampler—camera alternateBob Chisholm—soundOdis Henry—projectionTracey Morton—switcher

March 13Clay Stewart—cameraJeff Rogers—cameraAndrew Hayes—cameraJack Newell—camera alternateTracey Morton—soundEllen White—projectionBob Chisholm—switcher

March 20Kerri Wampler – cameraAndrew Hayes – cameraWesley Rogers– cameraJeff Rogers – camera alternateBob Chisholm – soundOdis Henry – projection Clay Stewart – switcher

March 27Clay Stewart—cameraJeff Rogers—camera Andrew Hayes—cameraMary Preston Evers—camera alternateTracey Morton—soundEllen White—projectionBob Chisholm—switcher

Offertory Prayer March 6—Chris WeaverMarch 13—Michael WilliamsMarch 20—Larry WitcherMarch 27—William ArmisteadOffering CommitteeMarch 6—Ricky Davis & Matt WessonMarch 13—Josh Hurt & Greg MileyMarch 20—Fred Pitts & Lee JohnsonMarch 27—Thomas Walker & John CurleeTransportation CommitteeMarch 6—Tommy McElroyMarch 13—Phil JonesMarch 20—Matt WessonMarch 27—Ken KrasonHospital VisitationMarch 6—Matt Wesson & Jim DavisMarch 13—John Curlee & Barton WynnMarch 20—Ken Krason & Larry Witcher March 27—Greg Miley & Michael Williams

Jail MinistryAdult MenMarch 6—LB Davis/B. Kline/G. KennedyMarch 13—B. Kline/G. Kennedy/M. WilliamsMarch 20—G. Kennedy/M. Williams/B. MoreheadMarch 27—M. Williams/B. Morehead/A. PleasantsJuvenile BoysMarch 3—Al Pleasants/Chris WeaverMarch 10—Chris Weaver/Gregg Kennedy March 17—Gregg Kennedy/Jimmy Bowers March 24—Jimmy Bowers/Bob Chisholm March 31—Bob Chisholm/Robert GulleyAdult WomenMarch 6— Rosemary Marecle/Diane Wiese March 13— Debbie Milton/Marsha FlinnMarch 20—Missy Lunceford/Nyanza StewardMarch 27— Nyanza Steward/Ashlie OrsborneJuvenile GirlsMarch 3—Cindy PIkeMarch 10—Beverly Pleasants March 17—Chris MaynardMarch 24—Patricia Jones March 31—Marian Moore

Thursdays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm or9:00 am - 1:00 pm or 12:00 noon -4:00 pm

Contact Gail Chisholm at(662) 401-4882

Church Staff

Contact Us

Morning Worship Interim Associate Pastor Minister of Music Minister to Students Business Administrator Pastor’s Secretary Education Secretary Secretary/Receptionist Financial Secretary Operations Coordinator Mother’s Day Out/Nursery Coordinator Weekday Education Director Media Director Music/Media Assistant Pianist Organist

info@calvarytupelo.com(662)842-3338

Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1008Tupelo, MS 38802

Physical Address:501 West Main St.Tupelo, MS 38804

Dr. Bill Hardin Jim Yates 769-1211Doug Spires 610-4773Todd Summerford 315-2442Michael Lunceford 397-8384 Mickie Gatlin 423-7618 Debbie Brouillette (615) 848-4737Yvonne Merritt 401-1056Samantha Barron 538-1856Mike Williams 231-9686Gail Chisholm 844-8958Kevin Ann Weatherly 791-1025Tracey Morton 401-7717Ellen White 871-7967Lisa Tally 231-2067Lynn McGrath 842-3437

billhardin.07@gmail.comjyates@calvarytupelo.comdspires@calvarytupelo.comtsummerford@calvarytupelo.commlunceford@calvarytupelo.commgatlin@calvarytupelo.comdbrouillette@calvarytupelo.comymerritt@calvarytupelo.comsbarron@calvarytupelo.commwilliams@calvarytupelo.comgchisholm@calvarytupelo.comkaweatherly@calvarytupelo.comtmorton@calvarytupelo.comewhite@calvarytupelo.comsixofus89@hotmail.comlynn_weeks@hotmail.com

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