April 15, 2018 7:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship

PRAISE & ADORATION Call to Worship/Scripture……................…………Minister

John 20: 19-31 Prayer………….……………………………………………..….Deacon

Praise & Worship……………….…….……FCBC Praise Team

The Word in Song

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

Church News (10:45 a.m.)……………………Sister Rita Murrell

Greeting (10:45 a.m.)………………..Sister Michelle Whitaker

The Time of Fellowship

Hymn.…………........................................................ #287 “In the Name of Jesus” Pastoral Concerns

Offertory Appeal

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

*Offertory Response…………………………………………..#652 “You Can’t Beat God Giving” Offertory Music

CARE & CONCERNS THROUGH PRAYER

The Recognition of Returning Sick/Prayer Concerns

*Hymn of Dedication…………………………………….……#384 “Trust & Obey”

Altar Call & Prayer……………………………………..…Minister

The Word in Song WORSHIP THROUGH INSTRUCTION

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

“A SAVIOR AMONG US” John 20: 19-31

*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: What's in Your Career? Would you like to inspire our youth today and help shape their future? We are looking for a few First Calvary Members that represent several careers (Barber, Hair Stylist, Caterer, Engineers, Medical Profession (Nurse, Doctors, PAs, NP); Law, (Judge, Law Degrees/Lawyers, Paralegals), Accounting, Web Design, Graphic Design.......the list doesn't stop. If you would be willing to give of your time on June 23rd from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and you are energetic and love to empower others, we welcome you to send an email to youthministry@firstcalvary,org. Please include your name, best contact method, profession and why you are interested in participating NO Later than May 9th! For more details, see Sister Melissa Newsome.

COME GET REVIVED: Join us this week on Wednesday and Thursday for Women’s Revival, 7:00 p.m. THERE WILL BE NO BIBLE STUDY ON WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK.

MINISTRY LEADERS: PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CHECK REQUESTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE CHURCH FINANCIAL CONSULTANT AT LEAST 7 BUSINESS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR EVENTS. THIS HELPS TO ENSURE THAT THE CHECKS WILL BE PROCESSED IN A TIMELY MANNER.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New disciples (12 & up) are urged and invited to attend the NEW DISCIPLES CLASS at 9:30 a.m. The lesson on April 22nd is Lesson 6, “What Baptists Believe (Part 1)”. MALE SUMMIT: The monthly Male Summit meeting is on Tuesday, April 17th at 7:00 pm. We will continue studying the book The Untapped Power of a Man by Dr. Phillip M. Davis. Come join us as we encourage one another in the areas of faith, knowledge of our salvation and God's Word as our sword! CLASS OF 2018-GRADUATING SENIORS: Schedule your one-on-one with our Youth Minister, Minister Emily Carroll. In order to obtain your graduation stipend, this meeting must take place prior to May 20, 2018. She can be reached at (919)489-4184 or carroll@firstcalvary.org. REACHING OUT TO AFRICA: SERVING OPPORTUNITY: Help the Scouts support our Church Financial Consultant, Sister Cecelia Horton, on her upcoming Mission trip to Uganda (not Wakanda )…. donate toiletry items (toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, toothbrushes, soap, etc.) by April 29th. A collection basket is across from the Church Office. FOR THE SISTERS-GET TRANSFORMED: Ladies, get ready for Womanhood Month, April 2018, “Transforming Discipleship: Changed Into God’s Glorious Image” (II Corinthians 3: 18). Mark your calendars and plan to be in the place: Women’s Revival (4/18 & 19), the Hour of Power (4/20), Womanhood Sunday (4/21), and the Spiritual Retreat (4/28). Register now for all events that require in the Vestibule or online. LADIES OF ALL AGES…COME SHARE YOUR GIFT—OF MUSIC! The Womanhood Choir will rehearse on April 16th at 7:00 p.m. Also, the Womanhood Praise Team will rehearse on April 17th at 6:30 p.m. Come join in the celebration of Womanhood Sunday…be Transformed…and Make a Joyful Noise! COME CHECK IT OUT: All new members who have joined First Calvary from October 2017 to now are invited to the New Disciples Fellowship TODAY after 10:45 a.m. service. This fellowship is a wonderful opportunity to meet new members. Ready to become an active part of FCBC? Come and check out our ministry fair to learn more about FCBC ministries. ALL ARE WELCOME!!! Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Sunday, April 8th, with Sister Natashia Privette at (919)451-5156 or privmadia@aol.com. First Calvary Ministries, be ready to represent at this event!

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: The 2018 FCBC College Scholarship Applications are now available and can be obtained via the Scholarship Ministry page on the church website or the Scholarship Ministry mailbox. Applications are due to the Scholarship ministry mailbox no later than 7:00 p.m. on April 25, 2018. See a Scholarship Ministry member with any questions. PLAY BALL! First Calvary Baptist Church Recreation Ministry is in the need of baseball coaches and 6 to 8 year old players. Please text or call Trustee Terry Barnes, (919) 636-0532 or Deacon Jason Redmond (919)699-1788 for details. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is June 11th-15th. Any adults interested in volunteering for the week should contact Sister Mary Gilmer at (919)358-9279 or wibbie.gilmer@gmail.com. There will be 2 VBS Training sessions, and each volunteer MUST attend one. Please contact Sister Gilmer and RSVP for the date you will attend…either Thursday, May 10th or Tuesday, May 15th, both at 6:00 p.m. LIGHTS…CAMERA…ACTION! The Video Ministry requires a 2 week notice to use the LED monitors for special church related requests and Worship service. The request can be submitted using the ministry email: video@firstcalvary.org or by using the Video/Audio request form available under important forms on the FCBC website home page. Please note: the Video Ministry is not available for personal events and functions. SERVING OPPORTUNITY: COME JOIN THE VIDEO MINISTRY! WE NEED PERSONS TO RUN CAMERAS, EDIT AND MORE….AND WE DO ON THE JOB TRAINING! All are welcome…teens included. SPRING LOVE OFFERING CHECKS are now available for those students who submitted the form prior to the deadline. Please pick up your check from the Church Office.

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

Bro. Charles Joyner Pruitt Health Rehab 3100 Erwin Road 27705

Sis. Gussie Langley Carver Living Center 303 E. Carver Street 27704

AT HOME CARE Sis. Mary Bolling Sis. Linda Breeze Sis. Patricia Edwards

2330 Taylor Street 117 Hill Street, Hillsborough 15 Wood Cottage Ct. Unit 202

27703 27278 27707

Sis. Wilhemenia Foster-Long Sis. Mildred Gerald Sis. Naomi Grier Sis. Shirley Jackson Sis. Delphine Lemon Bro. Frank Lloyd

309 Pearson Drive 6304 Amhurst Road 517 Grammery Place 2420 Glenbrook Drive 411 S. LaSalle Street 7 Gwendolyn Circle

27713 27713 27704 27704 27704 27703

Miss Empress Matthews Sis. Eliza McCrimmon Sis. Rachelle Nelums Sis. Gwen Smith Dea. John Smith Sis. Mary Strayhorn Sis. LaConya Thorpe Sis. Guenetta Tillman

319 North Wateredge Drive 901 Chalk Level Rd., Apt. B-4 723 Melanie Street 1326 Elmset Lane 1405 Timber Wolf Drive 1205 Moreland Avenue 2801 Ross Road 1014 Fairview Street

27703 27707 27704 27713 27713 27707 27703

Sis. Joyce Wall Sis. Dorothy Waller

2330 Taylor Street 1027 Moreland Avenue

27703 27707

MUSIC MINISTRY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

MON. April 16th Womanhood Choir- 7:00pm

TUES.- April 17th Womanhood Praise Team- 6:30pm

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 (1st Mon) 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

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

CRM LIB

6:30pm Video Ministry (4th Tues) Balcony 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 10:30am

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

On yesterday our ladies were blessed by spiritual edification and enlightenment at their annual WORDshop…W.E.B.: Women Escaping Boundaries. We thank each of you for your patience and the support shown as we had this event even while preparing to serve the family of the Late Peggy Tapp. Sister Peggy owned the Chicken Hut…and there were countless meals and events that she took care of within this Church….and she was always ready to send a plate of something good to this Pastor!

I ask that all of us make sure we come out Wednesday and Thursday this week to celebrate with the Women of First Calvary at our returning Women’s Revival with Minister Chaurita Dawson Herring and Minister Phyllis Arrington McGhee. Okay sisters, plan to have your lunch hour on Friday at 12:00 noon, where our very own Minister Torie Forte will be preaching at the Hour of Power. Then, on next Sunday we will celebrate our Celebration of Womanhood Sunday with Sister Judith Davis sharing and on April 29th, we will have the Ordination Service of our Associate Minister Vanessa Chalk. I want to take this time to once again thank our Womanhood Committee for the work they have done this year. Like all other years, it’s been really exciting and blessed.

Today, after the 10:45 a.m. service, we will have our New Disciples Fellowship and Ministry Fair. We invite all of our New Disciples that have united with First Calvary since November 2017 to join us in the Fellowship Hall for this event. This will be a great opportunity for you to find out more about our ministries and how you can become involved. It is also open to any of our members that have never attended this type of event….so come on in! Special thanks to our Hospitality Ministry for their organization of today’s Fellowship.

Finally, I would like to share the following encouragement to the women….men…and youth of our Church Body. We find so many uplifting stories of women in the Bible. I encourage each of us to spend the remainder of this month….when we are not reading Genesis for Bible Study …to take some time and read these stories of faith. From the courage of Queen Esther…to the obedience of Ruth and Naomi…to the strength of Deborah…to the love of sisters Mary and Martha…to the journey of Mary, the Mother of Jesus….there are numerous examples of encouragement that we can apply to our lives…female and male. These stories remind us of the importance of a true relationship with our Lord and Savior….and that we should truly seek “Transforming Discipleship” and to be “Changed Into God’s Glorious Image””…and let’s keep on being AN EXCITING CHURCH EXCITED ABOUT ITS MISSION!

THE DEACON’S MESSAGE

God, is it true? I find it hard to believe at times, so tell me again, that there is nothing that can come between you and me. Sometimes my surroundings and circumstances threaten to dislodge me from your grasp. Time after time your love holds me firmly in place. When I think about it, the only way I could fall is to loosen my grip or turn my face from you. God, I may not say it often, but I need you. I find great comfort when you tell me again through your word that absolutely nothing will separate you from me. On bent knees and with clasped hands, I cry out to you, and you hear me. In your word I find solace as I hear you speak to me. I too then am convinced like Paul was in Romans 8:38, NLT. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today or tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. Yes God, I find it to be true. Thank you for reminding me that nothing can come between you and me.

TODAY’S MINISTRY THROUGH SERVICE Music: Young Adult Choir Director of Music Ministries: Church Musician:

Minister Michael Dotson Brother David Cannady

Percussionist: Saxophonist:

Brother Andre Sanders Brother Lynwood Jones

First Aide Ministry: Sister Vega Johnson-Swepson Encouragers: Audio Technicians: Videographer: Next Sunday Van Drivers:

Brother Lonnie Forte/ Sister Sharron Crisp Deacon Xavier Cason/ Brother Michael Hill Brother Kumani Simmons Brother Greg Boone/ Deacon Jason Redmond

STEWARDSHIP STATISTICS

Our Tithes & Offerings must be $31,115.00 per Sunday

to meet our budget. Thank you for giving!

April 8, 2018 Bible Study 77 Sunday School N/A New Members N/A

Early Worship 251 Worship Service 276

Tithes and Offering $20,196.72 Sacrificial Offering Children’s Church

Food Pantry Scholarship Loose Plate

Sunday School Online Giving

Total Giving

$1,529.00 $15.58

$125.00 $152.00 $349.11 $229.85

$8,175.00 $30,772.26

LET US PRAY: Join us Wednesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. for midweek prayer and devotion. Call 712-432-1001, enter access code 494132935.

LADIES-COME JOIN IN THE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP: Friday, May 18th… “The Church Basement Ladies in a Mighty Fortress”, The Barn Dinner Theatre, Greensboro, N.C. This ladies night out is celebrating Mrs. Davis’s birthday. The deadline line is April 22nd and the cost is $49.00. Registration is now open on line or you may see Deaconess Janet Squires or Sister Channelle Marsh if you would like to attend. Seats are limited so sign up now. Please contact Deaconess Janet Squires at jntsquires@aol.com or 919-606-4801. We will accept a deposit to hold your seat.

Spring into Service: Donate non-perishable food items to the FCBC Food Pantry ANYTIME: peanut butter, rice, jelly, pasta, cereal, canned veggies, canned fruit, pasta sauce, ramen noodles, oatmeal, etc.

WOMANHOOD MONTH

April 2018

SUN 1 RESURRECTION SUNDAY 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship Service 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM

10:45 AM Service of Baptism Morning Worship Service

4 12:00 noon Noon Day Prayer 6:45 PM Prayer & Praise 7:00 PM Bible Study

6 7:00 PM “LADIES ONLY SOCIAL HOUR”

SUN 8 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service

11 12:00 noon Noon Day Prayer 6:45 PM Prayer & Praise 7:00 PM Bible Study

14 8:00 AM “WEB” LADIES EVENT

SUN 15 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship Service 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service 1:15 PM NEW DISCIPLES’ FELLOWSHIP

18 12:00 noon Noon Day Prayer 18-19 7:00 PM WOMEN’S REVIVAL

20 12:00 PM HOUR OF POWER

SUN 22 CELEBRATION OF WOMANHOOD SUNDAY

7:00 AM Intercessory Prayer 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service

25 12:00 noon Noon Day Prayer 6:30 PM Prayer & Praise 7:00 PM Bible Study

28 9:00 AM WOMEN’S SPIRITURAL RETREAT at Jordan Lake

SUN 29 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service 4:00 PM SERVICE OF ORDINATION:

Minister Vanessa Chalk

NO FOOD, DRINK OR GUM IN THE SANCTUARY. HELP KEEP THE BUILDING CLEAN BY DISPOSING OF TRASH.

*Please remain standing **Please refrain from walking during The Sermon

Use the rear exit unless there is an emergency THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

You are invited to join us for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: First Calvary Baptist Church, Durham, NC

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.

The Abbreviated FC Mission Statement:

E3: Empower spiritual lives, Enhance quality of life,

& Evangelize the lost

"An Exciting Church Excited About Its Mission"

Womanhood Month

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

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

April 15, 2018

SUNDAY Early Morning Worship-7:45am

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

WEDNESDAY Noon Day Prayer- 12:00pm Prayer & Praise – 6:30pm

Bible Study – 7:00pm

“DEVELOPING AND LEADING DISCIPLES

INTO SPIRITUAL EXCELLENCE”