December 24, 2017 7:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship

PRAISE & ADORATION Call to Worship/Scripture……................…………Minister

Luke 2: 1-20

Prayer………….……………………………………………..….Deacon

Praise & Worship……………….…….……FCBC Praise Team

The Word in Song

The Time of Fellowship

Hymn.…………........................................................ #208 “Joy to the World”

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

Health Presentation (10:45 a.m.)…….Sister Evelyn Adams

Church News (10:45 a.m.)……….Deaconess Cherry Martin

Greeting (10:45 a.m.)…………………………..Arianna Whitaker

Pastoral Concerns

Offertory Appeal

Offertory Prayer………………………………………….…Minister

*Offertory Response…………………………………………..#638 “Doxology” Offertory Music

CARE & CONCERNS THROUGH PRAYER

The Recognition of Returning Sick/Prayer Concerns

*Hymn of Dedication…………………………………….……#204 “Away in a Manger”

Altar Call & Prayer……………………………………..…Minister

The Word in Song WORSHIP THROUGH INSTRUCTION

** The Sermon……………...…….Pastor Fredrick A. Davis

“WHY WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS” Luke 2: 1-20

*Invitation to Christian Discipleship/ Invitational Selection

If you would like to unite with our Church Family, you can do so

during the Hymn of Invitation following the sermon. You may join by

Baptism, Christian Experience, Letter, or as an Associate Member.

*Benediction *PLEASE STAND IF YOU ARE ABLE and remain standing

**Please refrain from walking during The Sermon

CHURCH NEWS

FROM PASTOR DAVIS: The Church Office will be closed on December 25th-26th. Merry Christmas!

Don’t forget that Kwanzaa is December 26th through January 1st. On December 31st, we will have one Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. Wear something in celebration of Kwanzaa. This is our “Christkwanzaa” day.

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL WATCHNIGHT SERVICE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31ST AT 10:00 P.M. It may be standing room only, BUT COME ANYWAY!

The Annual Emancipation Service will be held at Peace Missionary Baptist Church on January 1st at 11:00 a.m.

The City Wide Revival will be held January 10th-12th at Union Baptist Church on Roxboro Street. Services begin each night at 7:00 p.m.

Annual Church Conference will be held on Wednesday, January 10th, at 7:00 p.m.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New disciples (12 & up) are urged and invited to attend the NEW DISCIPLES CLASS at 9:30 a.m. The lesson on January 7th is Lesson 1, “”What it Means to be a Christian Disciple”.

SAFETY FIRST: VOLUNTEER NEED AND SERVING OPPORTUNITY: As we seek to be a safe place for all, we invite interested members to join the Emergency Response Team. This Ministry is tasked with putting a plan in place in case of various types of emergencies or special situations at church. Come lend a hand and give your voice to the plans. Our next meeting is on Thursday, January 4th, 6:30 p.m. For details and to join the team, please contact Trustee Doug Lyons at (919)358-3298.

LET US PRAY: Join us Wednesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. for midweek prayer and devotion. Call 712-432-1001, enter access code 494132935.

COLLEGE STIPENDS: College Students who completed the required request form-If you have not done so, please pick your College Love Offering up today from the Church Office. There are a few left.

LOCK IN TIME: The MLK Lock in registration is now available online (www.firstcalvary.org) The lock in is for youth ages 12 & up to a senior in High School. You must be 12 years old by January 15, 2018 to attend. The deadline to register and order your T-Shirt is December 29th. Any questions… contact Deaconess Janet Squires at (919)606-4801 or youthmlklockin@firstcalvary.org.

CALLING ALL TEENS: YOUTH SERVING OPPORTUNITY: Do you enjoy music? Like to sing? Play an instrument? Well, come use YOUR God-given gifts and talents with Voices of Calvary! We are looking for YOU….come join us and share the gift of song. All teens, age 13 and up, are invited and encouraged to join this aspect of the Music Ministry. Parents, bring…or send…your teens to make music unto the Lord. No gift is too small….contact Brother David Cannady for details. NOTHING CAN STOP US….WE ON THE WAY UP!

BBALL TIME: First Calvary Baptist Church Recreation Ministry needs basketball players between the ages of 9 - 18 to play in the Durham Church Recreational League. Please contact Trustee Terry Barnes (919) 636-0532 or Deacon Jason Redmond (919) 699-1788.

MLK REGISTRATION TEAM: SERVING OPPORTUNITY: Come join the 2018 MLK Lock In Registration team! Please email Deaconess Janet Squires at jntsquires@gmail.com.

HOLIDAY TIME: Season Greetings, FCBC! If you missed giving in November, the Pastoral Esteem Team Ministry would like to encourage you and each Ministry to give this Sunday to the Davis family. Don’t miss this opportunity to share and say thanks during this Christmas season for our Shepherd and Family. A basket will be located at front of church. Pastor and Mrs. Davis would like to thank everyone for your gifts, prayers, and support.

FROM THE COMMUNITY: SERVING OPPORTUNITY: Volunteers are NEEDED- Mobile Market Food distribution- EVERY 3RD SATURDAY….YOU CAN COME ANYTIME TO LEND A HAND- anytime between 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church (unload food, distribute food, process food, pack food for delivery, deliver food, set-up and clean up). There is ALWAYS a need…teens welcome too. Thank you.

LEAD WORSHIP: Parents: On every 2nd Sunday our Children and Youth lead our worship experience (Church News, Greetings, and Offertory Prayer). If you are interested in your child leading worship on 2nd Sundays, please contact Minister Emily Carroll at carroll@firstcalvary.org. COME SERVE IN THE NEW YEAR!

HEALING AND RECOVERY

Remember our sick & shut-in members with prayers, cards, visits, & calls and share this information with the Pastor and Deacons. Contact the church office with sick & shut in information.

HOSPITAL & CARE FACILITY

Sis. Mary Lee Elliott Eno Assisted Living 5600 N. Roxboro Road 27712

Bro. Charles Joyner Duke Medical Pavillion Sis. Gussie Langley Carver Living Center

303 E. Carver Street 27704

AT HOME CARE Sis. Mary Bolling Sis. Sherry Burwell Bro. Albert Davis

2330 Taylor Street 3617 Idlewild Villiage Dr., Raleigh

806 Hounds Chase Road

27703 27610 27703

Sis. Wilhemenia Foster-Long Sis. Naomi Grier Sis. Shirley Jackson Sis. Delphine Lemon Bro. Frank Lloyd Sis. Shawn McClain

309 Pearson Drive 517 Grammery Place 2420 Glenbrook Drive 411 S. LaSalle Street 7 Gwendolyn Circle 500 Pickwick Trl., #310

27713 27704 27704 27704 27703 27704

Sis. Eliza McCrimmon Sis. Rachelle Nelums Sis. Ernestine Perry Sis. Gwen Smith Dea. John Smith Sis. Mary Strayhorn Sis. LaConya Thorpe

901 Chalk Level Rd., Apt. B-4 723 Melanie Street 1321 Timothy Avenue 1326 Elmset Lane 1405 Timber Wolf Drive 1205 Moreland Avenue 2801 Ross Road

27707 27704 27707 27713 27713 27707 27703

Sis. Joyce Wall 2330 Taylor Street 27703

MUSIC MINISTRY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE THURSDAY-December 28th

Mass Choir- 7:00pm

MINISTRY MEETING SCHEDULE

CFLR –Community Family Life Center at Lyon Park CFR –Conference Room CRM -Choir Room

CR I -Classroom 1 CR II -Classroom 2 CR III -Classroom 3 FH – Fellowship Hall LIB – Library Sanct-Sanctuary

SUNDAY 7:00 am Intercessory Prayer Service (4th Sun) Sanct 9:30 pm Discipleship Orientation Class LIB 1:15pm 1:15 pm 1:15 pm

1:15 pm

Health & Wellness Ministry (2nd Sun) Evangelism Ministry (2nd Sun) Daughters of Calvary (3rd Sun) Computer Ministry (2nd Sun)

CR I CR II CR II CR III

4:00 pm Associate Ministers (each 2nd Sun) CR II 5:00 pm Deacons & Trustee Ministry Mtg. (2nd Sun) CR III/LIB 6:30 pm Official Leadership Team (2nd Sun) FH

MONDAY 6:00 pm Tots of Praise Rehearsal (after 1st) CRM 6:30 pm Psalm 150 (after 3rd & 4th Sun) CRM 6:30 pm Young Adult Choir (after 2nd Sun) CRM 6:30pm Children’s Church Committee (after 2nd Sun) LIB 6:30 pm Sunday School Teachers (1st Mon) CR I 6:30 pm Calvary’s Anointed/Vessels of Praise FH/Sanct 7:00pm Entrepreneur Ministry (1st Mon) CR III 7:00pm Visionary Ministry (3rd Mon) LIB 7:30pm Male Chorus (after 2nd & 3rd Sun) CRM 7:30pm Young Adult Choir (before 3rd Sun) CRM

TUESDAY 6:00pm Scouting Ministry (every other Tues) ALL AREAS 6:30pm Hospitality Ministry (2nd Tues) CR I 6:30pm 6:30pm

Praise Team Circle of Care (COC) (2nd Tues-Quarterly)

CRM LIB

6:30pm Video Ministry (4th Tues) Balcony 7:00pm Male Summit (Tuesday after 3rd Sun) LIB 7:30pm Music Council (2nd Tues) CR II 7:30pm The Encouragers (1st Tues) CR III

WEDNESDAY 12:00pm Noon Day Prayer LIB 6:30pm Prayer and Praise Service FH 7:00pm Bible Study FH & CR

THURSDAY 6:00pm Nursery Ministry (1st Thurs) Nursery 6:30pm Calvary’s Anointed/Vessels of Praise FH/Sanct 6:30pm Beautification Committee (2nd Thurs) CR I 6:30pm Couples’ Ministry (4th Thurs) CR II 6:30pm Youth Council (4th Thurs) CR I 6:30pm ACT Ministry (3rd Thurs) CR I 6:30pm Young Adult Ministry (3rd Thurs) CR II 7:00pm Singles in Love with Christ (4th Thurs) LIB 7:00pm Sunday Service Choir Rehearsal CRM 7:30pm Drama Ministry CR III

SATURDAY 9:30am Pearls of Praise (2nd Sat) CRM 10:00am Scholarship Ministry (before the 2nd Sun) CR II 10:00am 10:00am

PROJECT F.I.N.E. Onesiphorous Prison Ministry (3rd Sat)

CFLR CR I

10:30am Deaconess Ministry (1st Sat) LIB/Sanct 11:00am Senior Missionary Ministry (3rd Sat) LIB 11:00am Senior Usher & First Aid Ministry (2nd Sat) CRM/ Sanct 11:30am Culinary Arts Ministry (4th Sat) LIB

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Merry, Merry “CHRIST-mas”!

I pray everyone will have a wonderful “Christ Day”; celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior! I am

impressed that you are celebrating with us in

service ! Let’s worship our Lord and Savior! Today, like every

day for the Christian, we praise God for His marvelous Gift, JESUS…and HIS Unique way of coming to be among us. Yes, I’m saying “celebrate” a lot, but that’s what it’s all about! Our God cared for us, a world full of dying, decaying, and detached souls so much that He saw fit to give what only He could give.....that’s worth a celebration!! I hope that we go throughout today and the remaining days of this year celebrating and sharing His love! Speaking of celebrating the Gift, I want to give a Special Thanks to our Christian Education Ministry for a thoughtful Christmas Presentation on last Sunday! Let me also thank those of you that came out to the Black Nativity as well! As 2017 comes to an end, let me thank all the disciples of Jesus Christ in this body for doing the work of ministry in an excellent and exciting way. We hope you had a wonderfully blessed time in fellowship at our Volunteer Fellowship this past Wednesday. Thank you for all you do! Now as the year comes to an end, I pray that each of you will approach 2018 with an open hand, obedient heart and optimistic mind. Please, if you have friends or family members currently in our fellowship officially or desiring to be in fellowship with us, please have them fill out a Census Card, in the bulletin today and next Sunday.

Next Sunday is New Year’s Eve. We will have one Worship Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and celebrate “ChristKwanzaa” Style with our African attire and colors. Also, please plan to join us as we gather at our Watchnight Service on that same evening at 10:00 p.m. I would finally like to give one more reminder as we look to the holiday. We must remember that excellence comes without excuses and discipleship comes with deliberate decision. Jeremiah 29:11 and other prophetic scriptural readings continue to remind us that our God guides and guards us for that is our destiny in His Divine Will. Open the gifts that God has placed in you…and use them for the work of Ministry in this Body of Faith. For more than 133 years and as always we have been and are AN EXCITING CHURCH EXCITED ABOUT ITS MISSION!

THE DEACON’S MESSAGE

The gift that God has for you is priceless. So much so, that its origin burst from your creation and is inseparably tied to your hope. At times you will have to fight; but there is no need for alarm because what you have in your possession will grant you victory. II Samuel 22: 31, 36 states, “God’s way is perfect. All the LORD’S promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. You have given me your shield of victory; your help has made me great.” (NLT) God’s way is perfect and the route to receive the blessings he has for us is singular. God has equipped you with his shield of victory and it is a shield of faith. You lift it up wisely because God has promised you that he will never leave you nor forsake you.

TODAY’S MINISTRY THROUGH SERVICE

Music: Young Adult Choir Director of Music Ministries: Church Musician:

Minister Michael Dotson Brother David Cannady

Percussionist: Saxophonist:

Brother Andre Sanders Brother Lynwood Jones

First Aide Ministry: Sister Vega Johnson-Swepson Encouragers: Audio Technicians: Videographer: Nursery Volunteers: Next Sunday Van Drivers:

Brother Lonnie Forte/ Sister Sharron Crisp Brother Philip Brady/ Brother Michael Hill Brother Kumani Simmons Gabrielle Gregory/Johnae Carter/ Diamond Gregory Brother Greg Boone/ Deacon Jason Redmond

STEWARDSHIP STATISTICS

Our Tithes & Offerings must be $32,288.46 per Sunday

to meet our budget. Thank you for giving!

December 17, 2017 Bible Study N/A Sunday School N/A New Members 1

Early Worship 155 Worship Service 215

Tithes and Offering $20,979.69 Sacrificial Offering

Food Pantry Scholarship

Sunday School Youth Events Online Giving

Total Giving

$881.00 $242.00 $176.00 $243.66

$60.00 $2,959.99

$25,542.34

PASTORAL APPRECIATION MONTH

DECEMBER 2017 2 9:00 AM DIACONATE MINISTRY RETREAT

SUN 3 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship Service Holy Communion

9:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Service of Baptism 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service/CC

Holy Communion 6 7:00 PM FC AT CHRISTIAN FAITH

BAPT. CHURCH Raleigh, NC (No Bible Study)

9 10:00 AM Youth Caroling Event 10:30 AM Ushers/First Aide Christmas Event

SUN 10 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship Service 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service/CC

13 12:00 noon Noon Day Prayer 6:45 PM Prayer & Praise 7:00 PM ANGEL TREE GIVEAWAY/

BRING A POT FELLOWSHIP

SUN 17 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship 9:30 AM ANNUAL CHRISTMAS

PRESENTATION 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service/CC

20 12:00 noon Noon Day Prayer 7:00 PM VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT

SUN 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship Service 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service/CC

25 CHRISTMAS Church Office Closed

26 Church Office Closed 27 No Noon Day Prayer/NO BIBLE STUDY

SUN 31 9:30 AM

CHRISTKWANZAA SUNDAY ONE WORSHIP SERVICE/CC (Wear Your African Attire to Worship)

10:00 PM ANNUAL WATCH NIGHT SERVICE

NO FOOD, DRINK OR GUM IN THE SANCTUARY. HELP KEEP THE BUILDING CLEAN BY DISPOSING OF TRASH.

*Please remain standing **Please refrain from walking during The Sermon

Use the rear exit unless there is an emergency THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

If you are having a medical procedure, or are sick at home for over a week, please contact the church office so that Pastoral

contact can occur as soon as possible or at your request.

You are invited to join us for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: First Calvary Baptist Church, Durham, NC

The Abbreviated FC Mission Statement:

E3: Empower spiritual lives, Enhance quality of life,

& Evangelize the lost

"An Exciting Church Excited About Its Mission"

CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOR

Merry Christmas!

FAMILY MONTH Fourth Sunday of Advent

1311 Morehead AvenueDurham, North Carolina 27707 (919) 489-4184FAX (919) 489-3565

Fredrick A. Davis, M.DIV., Pastor

December 24, 2017

SUNDAY Early Morning Worship-7:45am

Morning Worship & Children’s Church-10:45am Sunday School- 9:30am

WEDNESDAY Noon Day Prayer- 12:00pm

Prayer & Praise – 6:30pmBible Study – 7:00pm

“DEVELOPING AND LEADING DISCIPLES

INTO SPIRITUAL EXCELLENCE”