Rev. Jeff Sexton, Senior Pastor 860-9131 ♦♦♦♦ pastorjeff99@comcast.net

Pam England, Choir Director

Patrick Wilson, Pianist

Steve Freeman, Moderator moderator15@comcast.net

1967 W. Boulevard � Kokomo, In 453-3159 ♦ cbc.office@comcast.net

THIS WEEK AT CALVARY

Sunday, January 29

9:00 am Coffee, Donuts and Fellowship (9:00 - 9:15)

9:15 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship

Wednesday, February 1

9:00 am Bible Study

6:30 pm Bible Study

7:30 pm Choir

8:30 pm Praise Team

Thursday, February 2

6:00 pm Grief/Loss Support Group @ Calvary

Sunday, February 5

9:00 am Coffee, Donuts and Fellowship (9:00 - 9:15)

9:15 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship

4:30 pm 5th Sunday Serving @ Trinity UMC

4:00 pm Calvary’s Gospel Hour

January 29, 2017 Worship Service

The People of God Prepare for Worship

“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 (ESV)

Prelude

Opening Prayer

Songs of Celebration

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Cares Chorus He is Able I Am

# 354 Screen Screen Screen

Prayers for Our Congregation

Offering

Offertory

Offertory Prayer

Our Tithes

Doxology # 624

Special Music Kaitlyn, Monica and Pam

Message: Lose the Weight of Stress

Invitation: Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus # 350

Closing Prayer

Pianist: Patrick Wilson

Calvary Cares . . .Calvary Cares . . .Calvary Cares . . .Calvary Cares . . .

CAM NEEDS: Coordinated Assistance Ministries has put out the call for personal hygiene items. They are in need of items such as bar soap, toothpaste, deodorant, razors etc. If you would like to donate these items, please bring them to the office and we will see that they are transported to CAM.

FOOD FOR CALVARY FAMILIES We are collecting food for Calvary Families in need. There are blue tubs in the coat room to receive the food items. Your generosity is much appreciated! IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE IN NEED, CONTACT JODIE TAYLOR.

TABS FOR TREATMENT We can support the fine work of the Ronald McDonald House by collecting pop can tabs. Bring your tabs to church and put them in the jar in the foyer. Remember that what we do may seem like a minor effort but it can do so much to help families who are dealing with the serious illness of a child.

HOWARD HAVEN NEEDS The latest needs from Howard Haven can be found on the Howard Haven Box in the foyer. There is also a copy posted on the wall near the office.

KOKOMO URBAN OUTREACH KUO has put out the call for toilet paper and feminine products. There is a box in the foyer for these items.

Have you lost your reading glasses? We have 2 pair of readers on the table by the office.

“Many thanks to all who helped take down the Christmas decorations last Saturday. Your assis-tance was much appreciated! Jodie Taylor

Calvary Family Prayer Needs Recent Prayer Needs Irene Hiatt, upcoming bowel surgery, at Waterford Place rm. 608 Dave Smith, recovering from surgery at St. Joe, rm. 356 John Dean, recovering from car accident Esther Shore, carpal tunnel, dizziness, recovering from a fall Sarah Freeman, scoliosis, pray for comfort and pain relief Tom Sanders, pneumonia Patsy Sanders, bronchitis Mrs. Bozart, bowel blockage (friend of Mary Stang) Mary Miller, recovering from reconstructive hip surgery (friend of Jan Wall) Surgical / Undergoing Tests / General Health Issues Jake Wood, burns on his hands Robert Willis, in ICU at St. Joe (friend of Linda Poling) Katie Howard, car accident, knee injury Mike Percifield, recovering from hip replacement (Pam England’s b-i-l) Mike Aikman’s sister’s brother-in-law, in a coma after leg amputation Bev Bubner, recovering from bone graft surgery Della Smith, kidney disease, heart arrhythmia (Carolyn Weaver’s mom) Alex Anderson, seizures (Marie Glunt’s grandson) Cheryl Wood’s dad Ed Sidwell, in hospice care Marvin Foust Ryan Townsend, awaiting a liver transplant (friend of Mary Stang) Cancer Linda Dockerty, chemotherapy, having issues with blood sugar & breathing Linda Poling, recovering from skin cancer surgery Gary Mitchell, prostate cancer, taking radiation in January and February Barbara Roberson, lung cancer & pneumonia (Cheryl Wood’s cousin) Doris Richardson, taking treatments Don Croddy, recovering from skin cancer surgery Dawn Floyd, breast and lung cancer Shirley Bugher, breast cancer (friend of Jan Wall) Ruth Stahl, stage 3 kidney failure, possible blood cancer, frequent falls Marsha Small, blood cancer (Larry Haulter’s cousin) Doug Gregory, cancer, at home Heart / Lung / Vascular Issues Mike Aikman, heart issues Janine Harless, open heart surgery (Donna Surbey’s sister) Misty Wininger, upper respiratory issues Jan Watson’s great nephew, 15 yr. old with high blood pressure Wilma, heart attack, at Indy Heart Health Care (Shirley Vandermark’s sister) Velez Campos, asthma Spiritual / Personal Issues Christy Eliason, grief Our Country Juanita Baker, (Air Force) in ND Rocky Vazquez, (Air Force) Fairbanks, AK (husband of Felisha Vazquez) Sam Freeman, (Army) in Savannah, GA Josh Sanders, (Marines) at Camp Lejeune, NC Abigail Bell, (Air Force) in Albuquerque, NM (P. Yocom’s granddaughter) Our President, Governmental Leaders and Our First Responders Our Homebound Georgia Simmons, at Friendship Haven apt. 1306 Grace Freeman, breast cancer, at Kindred rm. 205 Gerty Burton, at Northwoods Commons, Apt. 49 Louise Phillips, at Jefferson Manor, rm. 221 Rita York, at Grissom Air Force Base Pat Wooten Ruth Stahl

ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . .

What’s Happening at CALVARY???

January 29 Joe Uncapher - Birthday

February 1 Homer Hoover - Birthday Carolyn Wilson - Birthday

February 3 Gilbert Larison - Birthday

February 5 Gilbert & Mary Larison - Anniversary

2017 CHURCH DIRECTORY: We are printing the directory THIS WEEK. If you have recently had a change of address or phone number, please let the office know. If you are new to the church and would like to be in the directory, please let us know your contact information. This is not a membership directory. It is a directory of those who regularly at-tend Calvary.

WALKING at CALVARY

If you enjoy walking for exercise or stress relief, you are welcome to come to the church and walk mornings from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Bring a friend! Make walking your New Year’s Resolution.

GOSPEL HOUR NEXT Sunday, February 5

@ 4:00pm

Tony Jarman is quickly being recognized as one of today's top Gospel singers. He has deep roots in gospel music. His father and brother were members of the popular Dixie Melody Boys. Tony learned to sing at an early age and credits his father for his inspiration to sing.

Tony sang with his family throughout his teenage years and began singing professionally with the Anchormen after graduating from high school.

Tony has also spent time singing in quartets with the following groups: Poet Voices, Legacy Five, The Old Time Gospel Hour Quartet and most recently with the Down East Boys.

Tony is a dynamic, anointed singer whose love for the Lord radiates from his heart every time he lifts his voice to sing for Jesus.

LAST CALL

In order to be GOOD STEWARDS of the church property as well as the church's resources here are a few suggestions on how to cut the cost of main-taining the church in an economical way:

1. Turn off the lights when you leave the building. Check the bathrooms to see if the lights are off there. If there are toilets running, please let the Property Management Team know. (Don't try to chase them yourselves.)

2. Make sure all appliances are turned off in the kitchen as well as the rest of the building.

3. If you are the last one out of the building, please lock the door. If you are in the gym, make sure the security system is engaged and the back doors are locked.

NEED HELP WITH CHILDCARE: If you would like to help with childcare in the Nursery or Toddler room during the Sunday School time or during worship, please write on your worship slip this Sunday.

Loss is more than just losing a loved one to death, it can be a loss of a job, pet, divorce, health, housing, etc. We all know someone who has suffered loss. The one thing that I have learned by dealing with loss in my life is that it is easier to cope when you have others around you who care. A support group will be formed at Calvary so we can share our struggles and successes. We will meet at CBC the first Thursday of each month at 6 pm in the library and have an outing the third Thursday at Culvers also at 6 pm. To kick this group off, we will have a gathering at Culvers on Thursday, 1/26, at 6 pm. Hope to see you there... Thanks, Bev Bubner & the Shepherding Team

PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER TOUR and PRAYER: The PRC tour has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:15 pm. The PRC is located at 115 W. Mulberry St.

CALVARY EMAIL: If you’d like to receive the weekly CALVARY EMAIL which includes Calvary news, updates, prayer needs, etc. please put your name and email address on your worship slip with “Calvary Email”.

SEVERE WEATHER POLICY: During times of severe weather, if classes are cancelled at Kokomo Center Schools all activities at Calvary will be cancelled as well. For Saturday and Sunday events, please listen to WWKI or check the WWKI website for cancellations. Stay safe!