June 21, 2020 9:30 a.m.

PRAISE & ADORATION

Praise & Worship……………….……..……FCBC Praise Team Scripture…………………………………………………..………Minister

Psalms 23

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

Hymn…………………………………..“His Name is Wonderful”

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

Ministry Spotlight Pastoral Concerns/Giving The Word in Song

CARE & CONCERNS THROUGH PRAYER

The Recognition of Returning Sick/Prayer Concerns Altar Call & Prayer……......................................Minister The Word in Song

WORSHIP THROUGH INSTRUCTION

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

“THE LORD IS…” Psalms 23

*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: BIBLE STUDY IS STILL HAPPENING! Join us on Facebook or the Church website on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.!

Check the Church Website each week for a copy of the Sunday bulletin. You can also see previous bulletins and recent birthday lists. Stay Connected with the Church…and each other!!

PLEASE NOTE: The Church Office and Building are currently on limited access throughout the week. Please call the Church for any type of information or before all visits. If you need to come to the Church, please be prepared to practice “Social Spacing”, for all our safety.

CHANGE OF PLANS: WE WILL NOT HAVE PHYSICAL WORSHIP ON JULY 5TH. WE WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE SERVICE VIA THE WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK AT 9:30 A.M. EACH SUNDAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CALLING ALL MEN: The monthly Male Summit Zoom meeting will take place Tuesday, May 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. We will begin Chapter 8 in the book " Lies Men Believe: and the Truth that sets them Free.” By Robert Wolgemuth. Please join by computer or telephone:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89574280537?pwd=WXRmMkt3Z2RsdE9UaVU0ZWdrUXlOZz09

Zoom Meeting ID: 895 7428 0537 Password: 106309 One tap mobile- +1-646-876-9923 89574280537#-0#-106309# US (New York)

Come join us as we encourage one another in the areas of faith, knowledge of our salvation and God's Word as our sword! We look forward to seeing you there!

GRADUATION AND RECOGNITION SUNDAY will be held this year on the 4th Sunday, June 28th, in conjunction with our Celebration of Youth Sunday.

SOCIAL JUSTICE: The Social Justice Ministry is actively reminding you to be ready to VOTE in November….and be counted in the 2020 Census (www.my2020census.gov). Please visit the Church Website for information about the upcoming election. BRAINSTORMING INFORMATION: Please visit the Church Website to see the information shared by the Pastoral Relations Committee concerning the upcoming Pastoral Search Process.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH: LET’S “GO” TO THE MOVIES! Get your popcorn and virtual devices ready and join the Youth Council for “VIRTUAL MOVIE NIGHT”! Children will see “Trolls World Tour” on Thursday, June 25th, at 6:30 p.m. and Teens will see “Just Mercy” on Friday, June 26th, at 7:00 p.m. Look for the email info to join in on Wednesday, June 24th. Please contact Minister Jacques Wright at wright@firstcalvary.org for details.

BOOK CLUB: We are excited to announce the 7th annual First Calvary Summer Book Club! The club is an exciting way to engage middle school children (grades 6 -8) in high interest books written by Black authors. Interested participants should contact Minister Montez Thomas by Monday, June 22nd (montezthomas@gmail.com). This year, meetings will be held virtually starting on Monday, July 6th.

BE SAFE…BE AWARE…BE WELL: Please use caution and be safe during this time in our lives. Wash your hands with soap and water regularly-wash for at least 20 seconds (sing “Happy Birthday” twice or sing the “ABC song”). Use hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol. Wipe down door handles, light switches, and surfaces with an alcohol based cleaner or Clorox wipe. Drink water throughout the day. Wear a mask when out in public and remember “Social Spacing”, stay at least 6 feet to 10 feet away from others.

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. Dorothy Blakeney Parkview Health & Rehab Center 1716 Legion Road Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Sis. Mildred Gerald Carriage House Assisted Living Facility 3896 N. Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27455

Sis. Thelma Lee Sis. Dorothy Waller

Hillcrest Convalescent Center 1417 W. Pettigrew Street 27705 Crescent Green Assistant Living 624 Jones Ferry Road Carrboro, NC 27510

AT HOME CARE Sis. Mary Bailey Bro. Danny Blackwell Sis. Mary Bolling Sis. Teresa Brown

1505 Palmers Grove Church Rd, Hillsborough

1 Lucas Drive 2200 N. Oakridge Blvd 710 Advancement Ave., Apt. L102

27278 27703 27707 27703

Sis. Wilhemenia Foster-Long

Sis. Shirley Jackson Sis. Mary Liverman Bro. Frank Lloyd

309 Pearson Drive 2420 Glenbrook Drive 4302 Stonehenge Rd., Greensboro 7 Gwendolyn Circle

27713 27707 28406 27703

Sis. Tiffany Martin Sis. Eliza McCrimmon Sis. Rachelle Nelums Sis. Gwen Smith Dea. John Smith Sis. Kathy Thornton Sis. Conya Thorpe

700-102 Falls Pointe Drive 1207 Gilbert Street 723 Melanie Street 1326 Elmset Lane 1405 Timber Wolf Drive 52 Poppy Trail 2801 Ross Road

27713 27701 27704 27713 27713 27713 27703

Dad-

In your eyes,

I’ve seen

God’s love…

In your words,

I’ve heard

God’s wisdom…

Through your life,

I’ve found

God’s Grace.

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 (TBA) 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 6:30pm

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

CRM LIB LIB

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 6:45pm 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

Today on this Father's Day, over 300 of us American Baptist Pastors and other clergy person in the DMV area will all preach from the 23rd Psalm. We are mindful that not all have pleasant memories but we are giving God praise for The Lord being our heavenly Father!

I would like to share the following of both my thoughts mingled with some online inspiration. Father-love is irreplaceable. Whether we’re celebrating our dads, stepdads, grandads, God-dads, brothers, sons, uncles or other father figures in our lives, these men (we) need to hear what a difference their (our) love makes. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 reminds us to “encourage one another and build each other up,” and Father’s Day is a chance for us to do just that. Lift our fathers and special men up; celebrate their unique calling; remind them how much they’re appreciated every single day. It is also a time to remember those men that have made an impact in our lives but are no longer with us. Even outside of Father’s Day, I am often taken back to words from and moments with my own Father, the late Deacon John Henry Davis. He was a man of faith, a man of inspiration, a man of family….and that is the legacy I hope I am carrying on and passing down to my sons and grandsons. Men, what legacy are YOU leaving?

Our final Word of the Week is simple: PRAY. This is certainly a PRAYing time in our Church, our City, our State, our society, our culture, and our world. When we PRAY, we talk to God. Yes, it’s that simple. We open our hearts, our minds, our spirits and we have a conversation with Christ. To have this conversation….to PRAY….also means to listen. To hear from God as well. We have shared a lot of WOW Words during this time: HOPE, LOVE, GRATITUDE, DISCIPLE, SERVING/GIVING, PEACE, BELIEVE, TRUST, AND PRAY. We hope and PRAY that these words have blessed you and meant something to each of us. Continue to PRAY for one another, for ourselves, for our country, for our world, for our culture, for our Church.

Thank you everyone in the First Calvary Family, for your calls, texts, Facebook messages, calls, PRAYers and thoughts for Mrs. Davis, Pastor and our entire family as we grieve the loss of our Matriarch, “Mother-in-Love”, Sister Cecelia Isham-Hayes. She was a part of our First Calvary Family from the very beginning of our time here, and I know many of you remember her visits to Durham and First Calvary. Thank you for your loving support and we ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers in the coming days and months. On next Sunday we will celebrate our youth and graduates. We once again congratulate our Graduates and all students on a great, though certainly challenging,

school year. We hope that you, along with the teachers and administrators, will have a safe, blessed summer....and that you will get ready for another year of hard work and blessings. Remember, “Because God Matters, You Matter” and we are looking for you to make a definitive difference for the Cause of Christ. Especially now, in our current trying social and health times, we need to be definitively dedicated to showing love and care to one another and uplifting each other, especially our youth. Have the difficult conversations with them, answer their questions, get emotional (but not ragingly emotional), and know that we ALL MATTER….because we are all God’s children….and He will keep us safe and well. Unfortunately, our Official Leadership Team has voted not to gather back to Worship in person on July 5th, but we will continue streaming the ONE SERVICE at 9:30 a.m. There is a team of volunteers who will determine what is best for worshipers in the coming weeks. Remember that we are excited about our Children and Youth…we are excited about our Graduates…we are excited about our Fathers…and we are AN EXCITING CHURCH EXCITED ABOUT ITS MISSION!

THE DEACON’S MESSAGE

We should view the world through the eyes of Christ. Since we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, He has entered our hearts and minds. Therefore, we should be concerned about the things that concern Him. We should live a life that matters by pursuing the goals set forth by His father, God. Colossians 3:1-2, The Message reminds us to look at things from the perspective of Christ. “So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective.” If you find you have a distorted view of life, look through the eyes of Christ and watch everything fall into perspective.

STEWARDSHIP STATISTICS

Our Tithes & Offerings must be $34,315.00 per Sunday

to meet our budget. Thank you for giving!

June 14, 2020 Bible Study N/A Sunday School N/A New Members N/A

Early Worship N/A Worship Service (Streaming) 800

Tithes and Offering $5,609.00 Sacrificial Offering

Gift/Donation Food Pantry

$495.00 $100.00

$50.00 Scholarship

Children’s Church Online Giving

Total Giving

$75.00 $25.00

$ 14,191.48 $20,545.48

YOUTH MONTH

June 2020 3 7:00 PM Bible Study

Stream on Facebook & Website 6 10:00 AM BRAINSTORMING EVENT

SUN 7 9:30 AM Worship Service Stream on Facebook & Website

10 7:00 PM Bible Study Stream on Facebook & Website

SUN 14 9:30 AM Worship Service Stream on Facebook & Website

17 7:00 PM Bible Study Stream on Facebook & Website

SUN 21 9:30 AM

FATHER’S DAY Worship Service Stream on Facebook & Website

24 7:00 PM Bible Study Stream on Facebook & Website

SUN 18 9:30 AM

YOUTH SUNDAY GRADUATE & RECOGNITION SUNDAY Worship Service Stream on Facebook & Website

22 7:00 PM Bible Study Stream on Facebook & Website

TODAY’S MINISTRY THROUGH SERVICE Music: Praise Team Director of Music Ministries Minister Michael Dotson Percussionist: Brother Andre Sanders Videographers: Sister Hilary Fearrington/

Sister Toni McIntosh

Join the Prayer Conference Call on Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. (712-432-1001, code "494132935#"), Noon Day Prayer (Wednesdays), and Intercessory Prayer (4th Sundays, 7:00 a.m.)

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.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: First Calvary Baptist Church, Durham, NC

JOIN US FOR BIBLE STUDY…. Wednesdays, 7pm

Via the Church Facebook page (First Calvary Baptist Church, Durham, NC) or on

the Church website, www.firstcalvary.org

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 Blessing of Fathers

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and who has made the Lord his hope and confidence.” -Jeremiah 17: 7

YOUTH MONTH

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

www.firstcalvary.org

Fredrick A. Davis, M.DIV., D.D. Pastor

June 21, 2020

SUNDAY Worship- 7:45am & 10:45am

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

WEDNESDAY Noon Day Prayer- 12:00pm

Prayer & Praise– 6:30pm

Bible Study–7:00pm

“EMPOWERING DISCIPLES

WITH GOD’S VISION”

SERMON NOTES DATE: ___________ Text: _____________ SUBJECT: ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

JOIN US FOR BIBLE STUDY….

Wednesdays, 7pm Via the Church Facebook page

(First Calvary Baptist Church, Durham, NC) or Church website, www.firstcalvary.org.

Reminder: The Church Office and Building are currently

on limited access throughout the week. Please call the Church for any type of

information or before all visits. If you need to come to the Church, please wear a mask

and be prepared to continue to practice “Social Distancing” for all our safety.

Check the Church Website each week for a

copy of the Sunday bulletin.

You can also see previous bulletins.

First Calvary Baptist Church Fredrick A. Davis, Pastor

Biblical Fathers Adam—The First Man As the first man and first human father, Adam had no example to follow except for God's. Lessons to Learn From Adam

God is looking for fathers who freely choose to obey him and submit to his love.

Fathers with integrity live in the knowledge that nothing is hidden from God's sight.

Instead of blaming others, godly fathers take responsibility for their own failures and shortcomings.

Noah—A Righteous Man Noah stands out among fathers in the Bible as a man who clung to God in spite of the wickedness all around him. What could be more relevant today? Noah was far from perfect, but he was humble and protective of his family. He bravely carried out the task God assigned to him. Modern fathers may often feel they are in a thankless role, but God is always pleased by their devotion. Lessons to Learn From Noah

God promises to bless and protect those who faithfully follow and obey him.

Obedience is not a sprint but a marathon. It means a lifetime of faithful devotion.

Even the most faithful fathers have weaknesses and can fall into sin.

Abraham—Father of the Jewish Nation What could be more frightening than being the father of an entire nation? That was the mission God gave Abraham. He was a leader of tremendous faith, passing one of the most difficult tests God ever gave a man: offering his son Isaac as a sacrifice. Abraham embodied qualities that any father would be wise to develop. Lessons to Learn From Abraham

God wants to use us, in spite of our shortcomings. He will even rescue and support us through our foolish mistakes.

God's purposes and plans are revealed in phases over a lifetime of obedience.

Trusting God is a wise decision. God wants us to trust him so we will benefit from

his blessings. Fighting against God is a losing battle. We often worry about missing God's will for our

life, but God works with our mistakes and bad decisions.

Moses—Giver of the Law Moses was the father of two sons, Gershom and Eliezer, and he also served as a father figure to the entire Hebrew people as they escaped from slavery in Egypt. He loved them and helped discipline and provide for them on their 40-year journey to the Promised Land. At times Moses seemed to be a larger-than-life character,

but he was only a man. He shows today's fathers that overwhelming tasks can be achieved when we stay close to God. Lessons to Learn From Moses

With God all things are possible. Sometimes we must delegate to be a good

leader. God desires intimate fellowship with every

believer. We all need a Savior.

King David—A Man After God’s Own Heart One of the great stories of struggle in the Bible concerns David, who trusted God to help him defeat the giant Goliath and put his faith in God as he was on the run from King Saul. David sinned greatly, but he repented and found forgiveness. His son Solomon went on to become one of Israel's greatest kings. Lessons to Learn From David

Honest self-examination is necessary to recognize our own sin.

God wants our whole hearts. We cannot hide our sins from God. Sins have consequences. The Lord is always there for us.

Joseph—Earthly Father of Jesus Surely one of the most underrated fathers in the Bible was Joseph, the foster father of Jesus Christ. He went through great difficulties to protect his wife Mary and their baby, then saw to Jesus' education and needs as he was growing up. Joseph taught Jesus the carpentry trade. The Bible calls Joseph a righteous man, and Jesus must have loved his guardian for his quiet strength, honesty, and kindness. Lessons to Learn From Joseph

God honors men of integrity and rewards them with his trust.

Mercy always wins. Obedience may result in humiliation and disgrace

before men, but close friendship with God. God the Father God the Father, the First Person of the Trinity, is the father and creator of all. Jesus, his only Son, showed us a new, intimate way of relating to him. When we see God as our heavenly Father, provider, and protector, it puts our lives in a whole new perspective. Every human father is also a son of this highest of God. Lessons to Learn From God the Father

God is constant; he never changes. We can depend on Him.

God is faithful….and God is love.

Our heavenly father is an example for earthly

fathers to emulate.