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Pastor Maynard Weisbrod

Calvary Bible Way Churches

3971 West Irvington

Tucson, AZ 85746

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Website: www.Calvaryevang.org

Email Address: Calvaryevang@aol.com

When we look around us, we see plenty of examples of people speaking

words of hate. It’s easy to use words to tear someone down, and if we’re

not careful, we can get caught in the same trap. God gave us the power

of language to use for good, not evil, but many seem to have forgotten

this. Words are powerful, and the Bible has some specific lessons for us

on how our speech can help or hurt others.

We get an idea of just how powerful words are when we read in the Scriptures how God created the heavens and the

earth, simply by speaking (Genesis 1:1-31). Over time, the devil’s pervasive influence corrupted a beautiful gift, and

humans twisted words into something they should never be. Today, speech used for evil purposes such as full-blown

verbal abuse toward children, our spouses, or simply gossiping and spreading rumors, is offensive to God. “Let no

corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister

grace unto the hearers. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from

you, with all malice” (Ephesians 4:29, 31).

The rhyme we heard as children, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is

misleading. Words can hurt, but they can heal also. Children internalize harsh, cruel words spoken to them much

more quickly than adults, and the long-term effects of this type of speech are heartbreaking. Words can be like sharp

daggers. Proverbs 15:4 in The Message Bible states, “Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.”

Words can be used to calm and soothe, or to promote violence. “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word

stirs up anger” (Proverbs 15:1, NKJV). How many times have you seen a fight that began with a verbal

confrontation? In everyday situations like these, we can conclude that the quarrelsome individuals lack the godly

wisdom to control their tongues. “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles” (Proverbs

21:23, NKJV).

What many may not realize is that whatever we repeatedly speak about will eventually become fixed in our minds,

and whatever thoughts we entertain in our minds will find their way into our hearts. This works for both good and

evil, and it all starts with the mouth. God has a stern warning against spewing out evil talk. “But the tongue can no

man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse

we men, which are made after the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing.

My brethren, these things ought not so to be”(James 3:8-10).

The good news is that the second we’re tempted to trash someone, we can wait a moment before we speak, make a

conscious decision to turn over all temptation to God, and let Him handle the situation. When we rely on our own

efforts, we’re not strong enough to speak words of grace and life, but we are when we depend on Him to give us

self-control. We can’t lose when we let God do the talking. “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or

fruit—you choose” (Proverbs 18:21, MSG). The choice is ours!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat (Each Sun.) Worship 8 &11 am

S. S. & C.H.A.N.G.E. 9:45am

Prayer 6 p.m.

Evening Service 6:30 p.m.

(Each Wed.)

Prayer 9am and 6pm

6:30 Pioneer Club/ Family

1 (Each Fri.)

Bible Study 7pm Friday Night Youth 7pm

2

3 Family Day

Missions Sunday

Nursing Home

(VA 9:30 - 10:30 am)

4 5 Altar Workers 6:30p.m.

6 7 Men’s Ministry 6pm

Women’s Bible Study 6pm

8 9 Sign Ministry 8:50am

10 Teen Reality 11:45am

Juvenile 1:15pm

Nursing Home

(Avalon SW 2 - 4 p.m.)

11 12 13 14 15 No Choir Practice

No Friday Night Youth

16 Women’s Ministry 10am

17 VBS Sunday

Teen Reality

Nursing Home

(VA 9:30 - 10:30 am)

18 19 Board Meeting 6pm

Ministry Leaders Forum 630pm

20 21 Men’s Ministry 6pm

Women’s Bible Study 6pm

22

23

24 Pastor’s Appreciation

Nursing Home

(Avalon SW 2 - 4 p.m.)

25 26

27 Fold Newsletters 10am

28 29 30

31 Men’s Day

iLoveMinistries Presents its

5th Annual Women’s Retreat

“The Power of A Woman’s Story”

July 22nd - 24th 2016

at Emmanuel Pines Christian Camp, Prescott AZ

Ladies, space is limited!

Email: iloveministries42@gmail.com

For more information, please call (520) 889-8700

The Friday Night Youth Ministry will be having it’s

Saturday, July 30th, 10:00 a.m.

We will be giving away school supplies,

new and used clothing, bibles,

and refreshments to K - 12th grade children.

Donations for any school supplies, clothing,

backpacks, and school uniforms are needed.

Calvary Evangelistic Center, 5160 S. Treat,

2 blocks SW of Country Club and Benson Hwy.

Contact Bro. Andy Merritt at 889-8700.

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the

kingdom of heaven.” And He laid His hands on them and departed from there. Matt 19:14-15

An extension of God’s hand to touch the children is what Friday Night Youth Ministry is

about. We give the young people a place to have fun but in a Christian environment. Many kids

do not attend C.E.C. or any church. We invite them to participate in other youth services and

events.

“Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and

feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or na-

ked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and

say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to

Me.’ Matt 25:37-40

Friday Night Youth meets at 7:00 pm with the exception of the third Friday of each month. Activities include

pool tables, air hockey, video games (Xbox 360, Wii, and PS2), board games, basketball, and other activities. We

also have something for them to eat and drink each week. If you love the Lord and are willing to serve Him through

these ministries, contact myself at 889-8700.

Bro Andy Merritt

Join Bro. Allen Burns and other members

of the congregation in sharing the love of

Jesus Christ to the lost. If you would like to

join Bro. Allen, he will be at the

Southeast corner of

Irvington and Campbell on

Saturday, July 9th, from 8:50 a.m. - 10 a.m.

The Nursing Home Ministry is looking for volunteers. If you would like to reach out to the

elderly in our community, you are welcome to join Bro. and Sis. Link as they go the V.A. the first and

third Sunday of each month, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., and the second and fourth Sunday to Avalon

Southwest from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Contact Bro. Ed or Sis. Pat Link.

We Need Food! The Food Ministry is badly in need of donations. There will be a box in the foyer

of the church for you to bring any non-perishable goods: Macaroni & Cheese, Canned vegetables or

meats, pasta and sauce. Anything will be a big help. Cash donations will also be accepted and appreci-

ated! honest

Friday Night Youth Bro. Andy Merritt is in charge of our Friday Night Youth program, and

needs your help! If you can hang out and interact with the children and teens that come each week, or

want to serve in the kitchen, please contact Bro. Andy Merritt.

Please call the Church Office at (520)889-8700 for more information on these

and any other ministries you would like to know more about.

Father in Heaven, We, the people, in the

land of the free and the home of the brave, desperately need You.

Oh that we would leave our ways of seeking to be blessed

and instead seek to bless others. We beg for Your guidance and wisdom

for our leaders.

We ask You to protect our land from enemies, both within and without.

And we praise you for the freedom we have through the blood of Your Son.

May your plan be the desire of our nation.

Amen.