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Calvary’s

Monthly

Newsletter September 2018

Sept 1 Sept 1 -- Women’s Prayer Time Women’s Prayer Time

Sept 3 Sept 3 –– Labor Day (Office Closed)Labor Day (Office Closed)

Sept 4 Sept 4 –– Ladies Mini GolfLadies Mini Golf

Sept 4 Sept 4 -- Angel GownAngel Gown

Sept 4 Sept 4 –– Snatched from the FireSnatched from the Fire

Sept 6 Sept 6 –– MOPS beginsMOPS begins

Sept 7 Sept 7 –– Dinner & A MovieDinner & A Movie

Sept 8 Sept 8 –– Men’s Prayer BreakfastMen’s Prayer Breakfast

Sept 10 Sept 10 –– Women’s Bible StudyWomen’s Bible Study (Midlife) begins(Midlife) begins

Sept 10 Sept 10 –– AWANA ConferenceAWANA Conference

Sept 12 Sept 12 –– Joy in the Morning beginsJoy in the Morning begins

Sept 13 Sept 13 –– Senior ConnectionSenior Connection

Sept 14 & 28 Sept 14 & 28 -- 5th Quarter (Youth)5th Quarter (Youth)

Sept 18 Sept 18 –– Prayer ShawlPrayer Shawl

Sept 18 Sept 18 –– Hands of Dorcas Hands of Dorcas

Sept 19 Sept 19 –– Men’s Fraternity beginsMen’s Fraternity begins

Sept 20 Sept 20 –– “The Banquet”“The Banquet”

Sept 23 Sept 23 –– Jami Strandberg hereJami Strandberg here

Sept 23 Sept 23 –– Pizza / Congregational Mtg.Pizza / Congregational Mtg.

Sept 25 Sept 25 –– Friendship Through CardsFriendship Through Cards

Sept 26 Sept 26 -- SYATPSYATP

Mark Your Calendar

NEW ACCESS SYSTEM

Our access system is now in use. The outside doors will be unlocked from 6:00 a.m. – 6:15 p.m., Monday – Friday. The inside doors will be locked and you will need to buzz the office for access to the church. Church office hours are 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, so please plan to conduct church business during those hours. Should you have an appointment with one of the pastors outside of office hours, their cell phone numbers are listed near the buzzer.

If you are leading a ministry (Bible Study, Wednesday Night Meals, etc.), please stop by the office to request a key fob.

LIBRARY HOURS Starting September 1st, we have new library hours. We will be closed on Wednesday nights, but we will still be open every Sunday morning.

Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Sunday mornings, 8:30-9:00 / 10:00-10:30 / 11:45-Noon

We have lots of great books so stop by and see what we have to offer!

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday—Friday

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

You’re Invited to… Dinner & A Movie Friday, September 7

6:30 p.m.

You are invited to join us for a pulled pork dinner in the Calvary Fellowship Hall followed by the movie “Like Arrows” in the Worship Center. The evening is free of charge and childcare will be provided for those children who do not attend the movie. The movie is rated G and we will leave it to parents’ discretion as to whether or not to allow your children to attend the movie.

About the movie… When conflict, rebellion and resentment overwhelm their family, Charlie and Alice are forced to change their parenting strategy, and are surprised to find effective, life-long solutions were closer than they imagined. So that we may plan accordingly, please sign up at the lobby counter or at the children’s check-in counter by September 4.

Calvary Family—we ask that you bring a salad or dessert to share. Please invite friends, too! Daycare / Preschool Parents—you need not bring anything as you are our honored guests!

AWANA Conference AWANA Leaders—please plan to attend the AWANA Conference here at Calvary on Monday, September 10, at 6:00 p.m. Paul Harkness, our AWANA missionary, will lead the conference. Advanced registration is required (Calvary will cover the fees). Please contact the church office to register.

Our senior group will be traveling into Nebraska on Thursday, September 13, to eat at CJ's restaurant on the hill over looking the lake. The bus will leave the church at 3:30 p.m. or you may drive on your own at meet us at 4:00 p.m. We will enjoy a delicious meal (we’ll order off the menu) as we gather for fellowship. If you plan to drive and happen to arrive before the bus comes, just let them know that you are with the Calvary Baptist senior group. Please sign up at the counter in the lobby. For more information, contact Helen Walraven (605-670-1493).

Senior Connection

THE BANQUET

Calvary will serve at The Banquet on Thursday, September 20. We need 25 volunteers to help—some at 3:00 p.m. to cook and prep food, and some at 5:15 p.m. to serve the meal. We also need people to donate food items. Please sign up at the counter in the lobby. Contact Carmen Mach (605-260-0293) with any questions.

Missionary Visit: Jami Strandberg Guadalajara, Mexico

Jami Strandberg will share in a combined community hour at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 23 in the Fellowship Hall. Jami teaches at Emmanuel Baptist Theological Seminary training and mentoring students in ministry. She also serves on a leadership team for a new

church plant and teaches Women’s Bible Study at her church.

Saturday, Sept. 8 8:00 a.m.

Pizza Lunch

& Congregational

Meeting

All are encouraged to attend our Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 23. We will share together in a pizza lunch (freewill offering) immediately following the Worship Service. We will then meet to hear staff and committee reports.

Hope to see you there!

CALVARY

Questions have power… Unanswered questions linger. Within the church today, there exists a deepening chasm of unanswered questions. Ignoring these questions can lead to individual skepticism and wholesale disbelief. In Unanswered, author Jeremiah Johnston, Ph.D., provides you with the information, insight, and confidence needed to help friends and family discover God's goodness for their lives, even in the midst of difficult times.

Led by Pastor Rick Slattery Location: Youth Theater

Please sign up at the counter in the lobby.

Men’s Bible Study: Unanswered beginning Wednesday, September 19

6:30 a.m.

See women’s brochure at the Welcome Kiosk for detailed information about our ministries.

Women’s Exercise Tuesdays & Thursdays

7:00 a.m.

Women’s Prayer Time Saturday, Sept. 1

8:00 a.m.

Angel Gown Ministries Tuesday, September 4

6:30 p.m.

Friendship Through Cards

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m.

Hands of Dorcas Quilting Tuesday, September 18

7:00 p.m.

Prayer Shawl Tuesday, Sept. 18

6:30 p.m.

WOMEN’S EVENT: MINI GOLF & PICNIC Tuesday, September 4

Meet at Karttrax at 5:30 p.m. for a round of mini-golf.

We’ll enjoy a picnic meal together after golf. Please bring a hot dish, salad, or dessert to share.

Drinks will be provided.

Sign up at the Women’s Kiosk by Sunday, September 2. Contact Michelle Valencsin (660-5383) with any questions.

**There is no charge for the evening!**

Broadway MOPS

Contact Hilary Eidsness (605-660-7894) or Janelle Norton (402-681-3785) for more information.

Women at Midlife: Embracing the Challenges by Jeanie Miley Mondays, 6:00-7:15 p.m.

beginning Sept. 10

Midlife - it’s not a specific age, but a season of change! Midlife is a time of transitions – some welcome and some not so welcome. Relationships and responsibilities are changing as children leave home and aging parents require care or attention. Careers wind down and we may be faced with a loss of purpose or direction for the future. Whether you are struggling with the challenges of the present, mired down by mistakes in your past, or excited about the prospects of the future, this Bible Study is for you. This eight week study will explore what God’s word says about midlife. There is a brief study guide to be completed each week. We will then gather together weekly to share in a time of laughter, learning, and prayer as we support each other as women. This is not a video study, but a time of reading / discussion of God’s word.

Women’s Bible Studies... JOY IN THE MORNING

Breaking Free by Beth Moore Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

beginning Sept. 12 *childcare available

Beth considers Breaking Free her life message. This in-depth Bible study leads you through Isaiah 61:1-4 to discover the transforming power of Christian freedom by drawing parallels between the captive Israelites and the spiritual strongholds in our lives. First released in 1999, this updated edition includes 11 new video teaching messages, along with updated Bible study content and testimonies from women like you who have found freedom from their personal captivity. No matter what life stage you're in or struggles you're going through, if where you are isn't where you want to be, don't stay there. Break free.

Please sign up at the women’s kiosk to participate in the studies.

Childcare volunteers are needed! Please contact Hilary if you would like to serve.

Check out www.thepursuityankton.com for all events and/or changes!

Pursuit Youth Ministry Schedule Pursuit is the student ministry of Calvary Baptist Church for those in grades 7-12. Students gather on a weekly basis to study the Bible and to grow in relationship with one another and with God.

SUNDAYS 9:00 a.m. Pursuit AM

TUESDAYS 7:20 a.m. B.A.D. (Bibles & Donuts) at YHS

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 6:00-6:30 p.m. Come early and hang out 6:30-8:10 p.m. Wednesday night service 8:10-8:30 p.m. Hang out afterwards and make new friends

*when school is in session

YOUTH

5th QUARTER 9:30-11:00 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 14 / Sept. 28 Use North Doors

Pizza & Games

Upcoming Special Events

& Service Opportunities

October 28 The Hunt, 5:00-8:30 p.m.

November 9-11 TEC

December Events:

Operation Christmas Child Packing in Minneapolis

Senior Adult Christmas Tea

B.A.D. will begin on Tuesday, September 4,

at 7:20 a.m.

See You at the Pole Wednesday, September 26

7:20 a.m. at YHS 7:45 a.m. at YMS

**Other School Times To Be Determined**

SUNDAY MORNING COMMUNITIES

September Community Offerings

ROCK Community “Chasing God With Three Flat Tires”

Pastor Rick Slattery and 12 “guest” co-teachers will come together to tackle the problems of being a Christian in today’s world from a biblical perspective. Sometimes it feels like we are running on empty when it comes to life, not just our faith. What do we do when it seems that God is on vacation when we need Him most? Come discover the beauty that can sometimes be hard to find in the challenges when we drive our lives toward God. Location: Chapel

ENCORE Community Beginning September 9: A Tour of Israel… Where… When… Why?”

Have you ever wanted to go on a tour of Israel? This class, led by Mike Stevens, will take you on such a tour and it won’t cost you anything. We will study the geographical, topographical, and political nature of Israel which is essential in understanding the scripture. As a result, we will visit the significant cities during the time of Jesus and discover why he chose a particular location to preach some of his most significant sermons. No tour would be complete without understanding the Jewish culture and its significance. Your Bible is the only passport necessary. Location: Fellowship Hall

PARENT / STUDENT CLASS August 26, September 2, September 9, September 16

Our annual combined Parent/Student Sunday School class begins Sunday, August 26 and will run a total of four consecutive Sundays. We will have fun, food, healthy interactions, helpful teaching, and good discussion about where we are headed this year as a youth ministry. It’s a great way for parents to be encouraged and to connect with other parents and youth leaders. Location: Youth Theater

ADULT COMMUNITIES Sunday Mornings 9:00-10:10 a.m.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

ADULT BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Calvary Worship Center “Coffee Stains on My Bible”

A stroll through doctrines of the Bible Led by Pastor Rick Slattery

Know What You Believe… Why you believe it… And how you are supposed to live it out…

& Prayer

SEPTEMBER MENU

September 5 spaghetti, garlic bread, corn,

lettuce salad, dessert

September 12 hamburgers/hot dogs, pork & beans,

chips, dessert

September 19 meatballs, baked potatoes, corn,

cinnamon bread, dessert

September 26 smoked turkey & cheese sliders, loaded

potatoes, green beans, dessert

WEDNESDAYS 5:30-6:15 PM

Suggested donation $3 per person

(Kids under two are free)

COMING IN OCTOBER

Bonfire Ladies are invited to come to a bonfire at Michelle Valencin's house (1009 W. 11th Street) on October 5, at 6:00 p.m. There is no need to sign up, but please bring something to share to munch on. Beverages will be provided. You can come through the front door or along the west side of the house (there will be light for guidance) and be sure to bring a lawn chair and invite another gal to come along! Call Michelle (605-660-5383) if you have questions. See you there!

Pursuit Mission Store will be open by appointment only during the month of September. We would be happy to let you shop our store which we keep set up in the back of the church year round. We have new metal art with many new Bible verses

and sayings to choose from. We offer coffee, chocolate, cloth bags, jewelry, and more! Any and all proceeds go to help the artisans that created the products and the Pursuit youth group. Please contact Pastor Adam, Hilary Eidsness, Patti Graber, Amy Gustad, Ruth Wiersma, or any member of the Pursuit youth group for an appointment.

Snatched from the Fire MONTHLY: 1st Tuesday of Month, 7:00 PM

A special prayer time for those praying for a loved one or friend who has yet to embrace the Savior. Location: Calvary Chapel

PRAYER TIMES AT CALVARY Prayer is an important part of our walk with God. Corporate prayer, praying together, is an important part of our worship and fellowship together with

God. Please feel free to join us during the following prayer times.

Bible Study & Prayer WEEKLY: Wednesdays, 6:30 PM

Following our Adult Bible Study, we pray together for our ministries, for our leaders, for those who are sick, and for our missionaries. Location: Calvary Chapel

Prayer Group WEEKLY: Sundays, 9:00 AM

Join us as we spend time reading scripture and praying for each other, our church family, our community, our nation, Israel, the world, and current events. Location: West Conference Room

Men’s Morning Prayer Time WEEKLY: Wednesdays, 6:45 AM

Men gather to pray for our church, ministries, and whatever the Holy Spirit lays on one’s heart. Location: East Conference Room

Women’s Prayer Time MONTHLY: 1st Saturday of Month, 8:00 AM

Women are invited to come and pray for the needs of our church, our church family, and personal prayer requests. Location: Calvary Chapel

Men’s Prayer Breakfast MONTHLY: 2nd Saturday of Month, 8:00 AM

Men of all ages are invited to share breakfast followed by a time of prayer. Free will offering basket is available. Location: Calvary Café

Snatched from the Fire MONTHLY: 1st Tuesday of Month, 7:00 PM

A special prayer time for those praying for a loved one or friend who has yet to embrace the Savior. Location: Calvary Chapel

A special thank you to Helen Walraven who served as our Kitchen Coordinator for 10+ years. We are so grateful for

her faithful service over the years. Helen has resigned from the Kitchen Committee, but our kitchen remains in good hands. Serving on the committee are Anita Auch, Shirley Fournier, Claris Kelly, Jackie Koster, Peg Rempfer, & Cheryl Wenzlaff who will serve together as a team. We encourage you to help them out when you can by serving with them at potlucks, funerals, and any other functions our church has. If you are interested in serving on the kitchen committee, please contact one of the committee members. The Trustees would like to thank all of those that helped out on our work day on August 11. The work that was done has greatly improved the look of our church. What a blessing it is to have skilled and hardworking people willing to dedicate their time to our church.

We had a great time hosting the summer College and Career group studying the ideas and influences that compete with a Christian biblical worldview. About 10-12 folks attended throughout the summer. Most of the young adults that regularly attended have returned to college or have changing work schedules, so the College and Career group will no longer be meeting unless there is interest to continue study through the fall. If you are interested in a young adult bible study in the fall, please contact Kelly (701-527-5833) or Nell (701-527-5832) McPhillips. If there is enough interest, we will reconvene the Christian Worldview study group.

Purchase a HyVee card here at church (Sunday mornings in the lobby or weekdays in the church office) and use that card to buy groceries, gas, stamps, a meal at the café, Starbucks, mail a package, or pick up a prescription!

Calvary earns 5% of what you spend! GFL (Groceries for LIFE) sends that money directly to our mortgage each month applying it to the principal to reduce the amount of interest paid and reduce the number of years in payments.

HYVEE CARDS

Our Stewardship

Fiscal Year-to-Date as of 8/19/18: Tithes & Offerings: $304,757.21

Budget Needs: $294,118.86 THANK YOU for your generous giving!

BUILDING UP TO REACH OUT

CONNECT THROUGH OUR ONLINE DIRECTORY!

Our online directory is called “Instant Church Directory.”

It is a GREAT tool that we encourage all of our regular attenders to use!

The directory can only be accessed by church attenders who submit their contact information and email address. Those people are then given a unique password via the Instant Church Directory app. This directory can be viewed through a mobile app on your phone or tablet or via your laptop or desktop computer.

We would love for you to be included in the

Church Database & Online Directory!

Pick up an online directory registration form at the Connection Center today!

CHURCH DIRECTORY

SEPTEMBER

Item of the Month:

Matchbox Cars

Place donations in the box near the coat rack in the lobby.

Lead Pastor, Ben Brown Cell Phone: (574) 453-8161

E-mail: benbrown@cbchurch.com

Associate Pastor, Rick Slattery Cell Phone: (605) 682-9882

E-mail: rickslattery@cbchurch.com

Youth Pastor, Adam Ansel Cell Phone: 805-377-8181

E-mail: adamansel@cbchurch.com

Children’s Ministry Director, Laura Kotalik Cell Phone: (605) 760-3717

E-mail: laurakotalik@cbchurch.com

Church Secretary, Erin Schuster E-mail: secretary@cbchurch.com

Assistant Secretary, Neva Tirrel E-mail: assistantsecretary@cbchurch.com

Bookkeeper, Christina Howe E-mail: bookkeeper@cbchurch.com

Please continue to update us

on changes throughout thethe year.

Please let

the church office know

if you would like a mailbox. Church mailboxes are located near the church offices. All regular attenders are encouraged to take advantage of the convenience of a church mailbox for correspondence from church ministries and also for notes and greeting cards to and from friends.

If you have an email address and haven’t heard from us for a while, please send your updated email address to secretary@cbchurch.com. If you’d like to be on the church email prayer chain or just get the church news, let us know—we’d love to include you!

Calvary Baptist Church 2407 Broadway Ave Yankton, SD 57078

Phone: (605) 665-5594 Fax: (605) 665-8435

E-mail: secretary@cbchurch.com

Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

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Church Library Hours: Sundays: 8:30-9:00 a.m., 10:00-10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m.—Noon Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Regular Sunday Schedule 9:00 AM Sunday School & Adult Communities 1030AM Worship Service

Mondays Service televised at 7:30 p.m. Midco channel 3 & Vast channel 98

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 8:00am Women’s

Prayer Time

2 9:00am Communities/SS 10:30am Worship Service

with Communion

3 Labor Day

OFFICE CLOSED

4 7:00am Women’s Exercise 7:20am B.A.D. (Youth)

5:30pm Ladies Mini Golf & Meal 6:00pm Assim. Team 6:30pm Angel Gown

7:00pm “Snatched from the Fire”

5 6:45am Men’s Prayer

5:30pm Wednesday Meal 6:30pm

AWANA, Youth Service, Adult Bible Study/Prayer

6 7:00am Women’s Exercise 9:00am MOPs

7

6:30pm Dinner

& A Movie “Like Arrows”

8 8:00am Men’s Prayer

Breakfast

9 9:00am Communities/SS 10:30am Worship Service

10

6:00pm Women’s

Bible Study (Midlife) 6:00pm

AWANA Conference

11 7:00am Women’s Exercise

7:20am B.A.D. (Youth)

6:00pm ALT 7:00pm

Committee Meetings

12 6:45am Men’s Prayer 9:00am Joy in the Morning

5:30pm Wednesday Meal 6:30pm

AWANA, Youth Service, Adult Bible Study/Prayer

13 7:00am Women’s Exercise

3:30pm Senior Connection

14

9:30-11:00pm 5th Quarter

(Youth)

15

16 9:00am Communities/SS 10:30am Worship Service

17

6:00pm Women’s

Bible Study (Midlife) 7:00pm

Elder Meeting

18 7:00am Women’s Exercise 7:20am B.A.D. (Youth)

6:30pm Prayer Shawl 7:00pm

Hands of Dorcas

19 6:30am Men’s Fraternity 6:45am Men’s Prayer

9:00am Joy in the Morning

5:30pm Wednesday Meal 6:30pm

AWANA, Youth Service, Adult Bible Study/Prayer

20 7:00am Women’s Exercise 9:00am MOPs

Calvary Serves “The Banquet”

21

22

23 9:00am Communities/SS Missionary: Jami Strandberg

10:30am Worship Service 11:45am Pizza Lunch

& Congregational Mtg.

24

6:00pm Women’s Bible Study (Midlife)

25 7:00am Women’s Exercise (No B.A.D.-Youth)

6:30pm Friendship Through Cards

26 6:45am Men’s Prayer SYATP (Youth)

9:00am Joy in the Morning 5:30pm Wednesday Meal

6:30pm AWANA, Youth Service,

Adult Bible Study/Prayer

27 7:00am Women’s Exercise

28

9:30-11:00pm 5th Quarter

(Youth)

29

30 9:00am Communities/SS 10:30am Worship Service

Church Office: secretary@cbchurch.com Website: www.cbchurch.com

Pastor Ben Brown: benbrown@cbchurch.com

Pastor Rick Slattery: rickslattery@cbchurch.com

Youth Pastor Adam Ansel: adamansel@cbchurch.com Children’s Ministry Director Laura Kotalik: laurakotalik@cbchurch.com

2407 Broadway, Yankton, SD 57078 (605)665-5594

September 2018

STAFF DAYS OFF: Pastor Ben - Tuesday Pastor Rick – Friday Pastor Adam – Monday Laura - Friday

OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

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