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Dear Calvary Church Family,
As we enter into the Christmas season this year, it will be different than most, as we are still dealing with all the uncertainty of what is going on around us today. I imagine it was the same that first Christmas, as Rome was in control, a census had been decreed, and all had to leave their homes and return to their ancestorial home place to be counted.
With all that uncertainty is when God showed up and gave you and I the greatest gift of all, His son. God does His best work in the midst of the chaos raging in the world.
As I look at the Christmas narrative, there are two individual/groups that stick out to me. First is the inn keeper, who had in front of him the opportunity of a lifetime, but because of the busyness or the chaos of that day, he stated there was no room in the inn.
Secondly, we see the shepherds out in the field, and when the angelic host announced that Christ had been born, they stopped what they were doing and went immediately to see and praise the new born King. The chaos and uncertainty did not prevent them from being with the King.
My prayer for you and your family during this Christmas season is that you do not get too busy with all the things that occur during this season, or the uncertainty of the world, that you do not have room for Jesus. I pray that you will be like the shepherds and give Jesus His rightful place and time during this season.
Please remember if there is no Christ then there is no Christmas. Let’s celebrate the greatest gift ever given and give that gift to someone who has never truly experienced a true Christmas.
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”
Merry Christmas from my family to yours~
In Christ, Pastor Bruce
KID CITY NEWS “The streets of the city will be filled
with boys and girls playing there.”
Zech 8:5
Hello, Kid City Citizens &
Parents,
As Christmas approaches, we
often think about the wonderous
birth of Jesus.
This was foretold by the
scriptures that He would be
coming, but also that some would
suffer as a result.
Not long after the birth of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph had to flee
their country for Egypt because of
Herod (Matthew 2).
In this time, there was great
suffering because of Herod’s
actions. Christmas is a time of
celebration of our Lord Jesus’ birth,
but we should be mindful of the
pain many suffered as well.
In this time of thanks and
giving, let us remember those who
have made sacrifices and suffered
for us, such as our Lord, our
leaders, our parents, friends,
military, law enforcement, pastors,
deacons, teachers, and many others.
May God continue to watch
over each of you and your families
and keep you all safe.
P.S. Please keep practicing
your Christmas songs for the
Christmas play.
Kind regards, Harold Benfield
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
with Communion Wednesday, December 23rd
@7:00 PM
Congratulations to
Nathan & Nicole Rayfield on
the birth of their son,
Neo Paul Rayfield.
He was born on November 10th.
He weighed 7lbs and 11oz and
was 20.3”.
Also, congratulations to his proud
grandparents, Mark & Kim Jackson,
and to his big brother and sister,
Noah and Naomi.
LOTTIE MOON POST OFFICE
Our annual Christmas Card delivery is underway!
Drop off your cards in our box, place your donations in the
offering plate (please mark the envelope “LM”), and pick up cards for you and your family each week at the table as you enter through
the front of the church. All donations received will go
towards our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Our church
goal is $7,500.00.
Need before December 13th: full size jars of peanut butter~
full size jars of jelly~ Saltine crackers~
other items needed weekly: Ramen noodles (chicken or beef),
vienna sausages, mac & cheese (individual cups), beanie weenies, chicken noodle soup (or other kid-
friendly flavors), Little Debbie-type snack cakes,
juice boxes, kool-aid pouches, instant grits or oatmeal packs,
pop-tarts, fruit cups, applesauce, and pudding cups.
~WOMEN OF CALVARY~
All ladies are welcome to join us for
our annual Christmas Party on
Tuesday, December 1st at 7:00 PM in
the fellowship hall. Bring a wrapped
gift ($5-$10 cost) for our gift
exchange, and a treat to share.
Hope to see you there!
~SECRET SISTER REVEAL~
Bring your final gift to the Women’s
Christmas Party on Tuesday,
December 1st. We will reveal then.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Thank you to everyone that supported OCC during 2020. Calvary sent 177
boxes to the processing center. We look forward to sharing where
the boxes are sent, soon, and hopefully we will receive some responses from
the recipients during the year. The group going to the processing center on Saturday, December 12th need to
meet at the church at 11:15 AM. We will leave at 11:30 AM sharp. Please wear comfortable shoes.
.
Soul Sisters Life Group will meet on
Monday, December 7th at 6:30 PM.
This will be our only meeting in December. Hope to see
you there.
The Pastor, staff, and congregation would like to welcome Sean Crook,
Janice Buchanan, Crystal Buchanan, and Zane Brooks into
our church family!
Hello DV8, Winter came quick! I do enjoy crunchy leaves, s’mores, and of course a good fire, whether it’s indoors or out. We have so much to be thankful!! Take a moment right now to list 5 things you are thankful for and praise God. Seriously, do it. Did you do it? Really, pause and do it!! This is what I do know…if we don’t stop and pause, we miss the present. It’s worth a pause of praise! Speaking of praise, as the CHRISTmas season is on fast approach, I can’t help but be thankful for my salvation! When I think that God loved me so much that He gave us Jesus, I can’t help but be thankful enough to praise Him! God’s word says… You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 So, I have a challenge for you. During this season, be determined to give more than you get! What does that look like? I’m glad you
asked! 1) Start planning now to be a
giver. If you have a job, tithe! If you don’t, spend time thinking of ways to be a blessing.
2) Make a list of people God wants you to impact. Obviously, your family, but outside of that, who is God speaking to you about? A church member? A teacher? A neighbor? It could be an unknown. Maybe an angel tree?
3) What to give? It doesn’t have to cost a lot! Sometimes the sweetest gifts are those of time and service. You ask, what can I do to help you? Or spend time writing a card, letting someone know how they have impacted you.
You see, it really is the thought that counts! Choose to be thoughtful! Choose to be a giver! Choose to make an impact! That is how you show Thanksgiving to God! To obey His word. Love God and love others! Now more than ever!
DV8, mark those calendars: Saturday- Dec. 5th 3:30 PM
DV8 Christmas Party Wednesday- Dec. 9th 6:30 PM
Christmas Caroling! Saturday- Dec. 12th 5:00 PM
Church Christmas Party Wednesday- Dec. 16th 6:30 PM
Christmas Caroling! Wednesday- Dec. 23rd 7:00 PM Candlelight Service with the church Wednesday- Dec. 30th – Jan. 1st
Winter Extreme, Gatlinburg, TN Hope to see you at every event! If
you have not paid your trip expenses, talk to a leader. We want you there!
Merry Christmas, guys!!
Dear Calvary Church family,
Lorie and I would like to express our
heartfelt thanks to those who reached out to
us during Marshall’s illness, my cancer
ordeal, and his death. Perhaps you sent a
card, made a phone call, prayed for us, or
took the time to attend his funeral. We really
appreciate it. We are so thankful for Kathy
Bivens and all the women and men who
prepared all those meals for us during my
cancer surgery. We want to thank my
Sunday School class, Daughter’s of the
King, and our church, for all the bibles that
were donated in memory of Marshall. We
really appreciate the nice meal that was
served to us after the funeral. Many thanks
to Pastor Brooks for all the phone calls,
visits, and encouraging words. God has truly
blessed us with a wonderful man of God.
Lorie and I love all of you and will keep you
in our prayers. Please keep praying for us,
because we are going through a difficult
time trying to live without him with us.
Love in Christ,
Linda & Lorie Blackburn
Adult Choir Christmas Cantata-
Sunday, December 13th
10:30 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Children’s Christmas Program-
Sunday, December 20th
During the 10:30 AM
Worship service
Nursery Workers for DECEMBER
We are unable to provide a nursery at
this time, due to the Covid-19
restrictions. We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause, but we
look forward to hopefully getting things
back to normal very soon.
SUNSHINE CLUB CHRISTMAS MEAL
Monday, December 14th @11:00 AM at the church.
Deacon of the Month TRACY MORRISON
A Look at Our Records
Tithes & Offerings
These figures reflect our General
Fund amounts Nov 1………………...…......$8,259.16
Nov 8………….................…$5,335.38
Nov 15……….......................$3,976.29
Nov 22……….…..................$4,072.76
Pastor Bruce Brooks,
contact info:
cell, 704-745-7077
email: [email protected]
The church offices will be closed on Friday, December 25th in observance of Christmas.
Sunday School Report
Nov 1……...…................................. 74
Nov 8................................................ 79
Nov 15.............................................. 80
Nov 22…………….……....………. 82
STAFF DIRECTORY
Bruce Brooks…………...…..Lead Pastor
Jerry Saine......................Worship Leader
Leann Osborne…......Administrative Sec.
Kim Bost……….HR/Financial Secretary
Leann Osborne…….. Facilities Manager
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Phone: 735-9976 FAX: 736-9985
Email address: [email protected]
If you would like to join us for prayer, we meet in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings at 8:30
am. Everyone is welcome!