April 17, 2016 7:45 a.m. &

10:45 a.m. Worship

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

Scripture…………….….Mark 16: 9-20......……..……..Minister

Prayer………….………………..….…….……………………..Deacon

The Word in Song

The Time of Fellowship

Worship through Movement

Hymn…………………………………………………………………#258 “Victory in Jesus”

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP Church News (10:45 a.m.)

Greeting (10:45 a.m.).……………….….Sister Angela Sanders

Pastoral Concerns

Offertory Appeal.……………Deacns. Giselle Bell (7:45 a.m.)

Trustee Debra Taylor (10:45 a.m.)

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

*Offertory Response………...“All Things Come of Thee”

Offertory Music CARE & CONCERNS THROUGH PRAYER

Recognition of Returning Sick/Prayer Concerns

*Hymn of Dedication……………..………………….………#439 “Have Thine Own Way” Altar Call & Prayer

The Word in Song WORSHIP THROUGH INSTRUCTION

**The Sermon…………………….Pastor Fredrick A. Davis “A CALL FOR BELIEVERS!”

Mark 16: 9-20 *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

“Anointed & Sent” (Isaiah 61: 1)

Celebrating 25 Years of Pastoral Ministry for

Pastor Fredrick A. Davis

CHURCH NEWS

FROM PASTOR DAVIS: DEACON FAMILY BIBLE STUDY UNITS THIS WEEK: Deacons Guerrier & Cash.

Pray with us: the Prayer Conference Call on Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. (712)432-1001, code "494132935#"), Noon Day Prayer (Wednesdays), and Intercessory Prayer (4th Sundays, 7:00 a.m.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New disciples (12 & up) are urged and invited to attend the NEW DISCIPLES CLASS at 9:30 a.m. The lesson on April 14th is Lesson 8, “An Overview of the Ministries of First Calvary”.

ALL GRADUATING SENIORS need to schedule an appointment to meet with Minister Carroll in order to receive the graduation stipend in June. Deadline is May 29th. Contact Minister Emily Carroll at carroll@firstcalvary.org to schedule your meeting.

CALLING ALL NEW DISCIPLES: All new members who have joined First Calvary from November 2015 to now are invited to the New Disciples Fellowship on Sunday, April 17th (TODAY), immediately following 10:45 a.m. service. This is a great opportunity to meet new members and learn more about our FC ministries. If you have never attended a New Disciples Fellowship, you are also welcome. Refreshments will be served. FC Ministries should represent at this event.

WOMANHOOD MONTH: We are "Women Journeying to the Excellent Way", I Corinthians 12: 31. Ladies, come to the Hour of Power (Friday-please select your meal preference) and the Women’s Simulcast (Saturday). Sign up in the Vestibule, downstairs in the Atrium or on the church website. Also, plan to attend Celebration of Womanhood Sunday on April 24th, and wear your shades of purple! You can also join the Womanhood Choir, rehearsal times are in the bulletin. For details, contact Sister Micara Lewis at micaralewis@yahoo.com or Sister Judith Davis at (919)616-1674.

CAMP CALVARY CELEBRATES 15 YEARS!!!! Did you attend Camp Calvary as a child? Are you the parent of a child that attended Camp Calvary? Were you an Adult/Teen Counselor or volunteer? If your answer is YES to either of these questions, then we would like your help in celebrating our 15th year serving in the West End and Durham Community. Please send your contact information to Sister Dolli Bradford at alexmcb@msn.com or call (919)672-6984.

COUPLES MINISTRY DATE NIGHT: The FCBC Marriage Ministry is hosting a Date night at "The Luxury Box" on Saturday, April 16th at 7:00 p.m. Great food, great atmosphere, 39 TV's, Live Music & Karaoke. The address is 8511 Cantilever Way Raleigh, NC 27613 off Glenwood Avenue., http://www.luxurybox.com/. Please RSVP the Casons at (919) 596-6834 or the Barnes at (919) 636-0532.

SINGLES IN LOVE WITH CHRIST invites all Singles to the monthly Mini WORDshop on Thursday, April 28th at 6:30 p.m. for “Single Women in the Bible” presented by Minister Betty A. Brown. We will discuss Single Women’s contributions in the Bible. Who said Single Women could not be valuable assets in the church? Who was the first person to carry the Good News that Jesus had risen? Come study, learn, and grow with us.

SHARE THE MESSAGE: Plan to join the Evangelism Blitz, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 30th! Go out into the local neighborhoods, spread the message of Christ, invite folk to church, and distribute flyers for the Annual Spring Revival. Witness Christ to our community. Be here and join the Blitz! All ages are welcome.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is on June 13th-17th. If you have a heart for children and are interested in volunteering for the week in some capacity, please contact Sister Mary Gilmer at gilmer@firstcalvary.org.

THE MONTHLY MALE SUMMIT MEETING will take place Tuesday, April 19th at 7:00 pm. We will begin Chapter 7 of the book Manhood Restored by Eric Mason. Men, young and mature…come join us!

SENIOR LUNCH & LEARN: Mature Adults, age 60 & up, are invited to the Senior Lunch & Learn on Thursday, April 28th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. RSVP to Sister Betty Borden at (919)489-4184 by April 22nd. “Eat…Drink…& Be Merry!”

ATTENTION STUDENTS AND PARENTS: If you or your child is graduating from Kindergarten, high school, undergrad or post grad, or is receiving a certification, please complete and submit the 2016 Graduate Information Sheet by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 8th to be recognized on Graduation Sunday – June 12th. The sheet can be found in the Scholarship Ministry mailbox or online.

CELEBRATING MRS. DAVIS: Ladies, please join us as we set sail on a Dinner Cruise on Lake Norman, Mooresville, NC on June 11th, 6:00 p.m. Adults- $75, Seniors (65+)- $69, gratuities not included. Full payment required at sign-up. Transportation provided, meet in the church parking lot at 3:00 p.m. Seating is limited. TODAY is the last day for sign-up… in the Vestibule. For details, contact Sister Dwanna Wiggins, (919)998-8152 or Sister Channelle Marsh, (919)323-0265.

ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS: FCBC is excited about a new scholarship – The Clementine Hinton-Thomas Scholarship, a $500 annual scholarship that will be presented on Scholarship Sunday, June 12th. The applicant must reside in Durham, NC, attend a 2 or 4 year college or university, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The applicant must write a 500 word essay on ways to change the Criminal Justice system and how those changes should be implemented. Anyone may apply; however, Criminal Justice majors will be given priority. Please email the essay to Sister Cheryl Thomas at vogueinvestigations@hotmail.com no later than May 15th at 11:59 p.m. Please contact the email listed above for details.

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

Dea. Raymond Alston Deacns. Edna Haskins

VA Medical Center SICU Pettigrew Healthcare Center 1515 W. Pettigrew St. 27705

Bro. Charles Hogan Carver Living Center 303 E. Carver Street 27704

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

Sis. Sylvia Torain Valley Rehab Center 581 NC Hwy 16 South Taylorsville, NC 28681

AT HOME CARE Sis. Maxine Alston Sis. Iris Blackwell Sis. Mary Bolling

2315 N. Oak Ridge Blvd. 1 Lucas Drive 2330 Taylor Street

27707 27703 27703

Sis. Ruthie Crisp 609 Shannon Road, Chapel Hill 27516 Bro. Michael Fitchett 5154 Torrey Pine Lane 27713

Sis. Wilhemenia Foster-Long 309 Pearson Drive 27713

Bro. Charles Joyner Sis. Lois Leazer Sis. Delphine Lemon Sis. Shawn McClain Sis. Eliza McCrimmon Sis. Rachelle Nelums Sis. Rebecca Oats Dea. John Smith Deacns. Janet Squires

1023 Rosedale Rd. 3377 Tarleton East 425 E. Pilot Street, Room 47 1013 Drew St., Apt A/POB 52274 901 Chalk Level Rd. Apt. B-4 723 Melanie Street 1622 Alcott Street 1405 Timber Wolf Drive 856 Ember Drive

27707 27713 27707 27717 27707 27713 27701 27713 27703

Sis. Mary Strayhorn 1205 Moreland Avenue 27707

MUSIC MINISTRY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

MON. & THURS.- April 18th& 21st Women’s Choir-7:00pm

TUESDAY- April 19th 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 & 4th Sun) 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 Monday) LIB 7:30pm Male Chorus (after 2nd & 3rd Sun) CRM 7:30pm Young Adult Choir (before 3rd Sunday) CRM

TUESDAY 6:00pm Scouting Ministry (every other Tuesday) ALL AREAS 6:30pm Hospitality Ministry (2nd Tuesday) CR I 6:30pm 6:30pm

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

CRM LIB

7:00pm Male Summit (Tuesday after 3rd Sun) LIB 7:30pm Music Council (2nd Tuesday) CR II 7:30pm The Encouragers (1st Tuesday) CR III

WEDNESDAY 12:00pm Noon Day Prayer LIB 6:30pm Prayer and Praise Service FH 7:00pm Bible Study FH & CR

THURSDAY 6:00pm Nursery Ministry (1st Thursdays) Nursery 6:30pm Calvary’s Anointed/Vessels of Praise FH/Sanct 6:30pm Beautification Committee (2nd Thursday) CR I 6:30pm Couples’ Ministry (4th Thursday) CR II 6:30pm Youth Council (4th Thursday) CR I 6:30pm ACT Ministry (3rd Thursday) CR I 6:30pm Young Adult Ministry (3rd Thursday) CR II 7:00pm Singles in Love with Christ (4th Thursday) LIB 7:00pm Sunday Service Choir Rehearsal CRM 7:30pm Drama Ministry CR III

SATURDAY 9:30am Pearls of Praise (2nd Saturday) CR I 10:00am Scholarship Ministry (before the 2nd Sunday) CR II 10:00am 10:00am

PROJECT F.I.N.E. Onesiphorous Prison Ministry (3rd Saturday)

CFLR CR I

11:00am Senior Missionary Circle (3rd Saturday) LIB 11:00am Senior Usher & First Aid Ministry (2nd Sat) CR II/ Sanct 11:00am Deaconess Ministry (before the 1st Sunday) LIB/Sanct 11:30am Culinary Arts Ministry (4th Saturday) LIB

You are invited to join us for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

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 over the past 6 months 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 (yes, all FC Ministries should be represented with information to share). Special thanks to our Hospitality Ministry for their organization of today’s Fellowship.

It is still Womanhood Month at First Calvary…”Women Journeying to the Excellent Way”! As we reflect over the theme for the Month, I would remind us of other Women in the Bible that have been on the Journey of Faith…. Mary, the Mother of Jesus; Queen Esther; Deborah the Judge; Ruth and Naomi; Mary and Martha, the sisters; all Biblical examples of Women on this great Journey…seeking our Lord and Savior. We can look even closer to home for women of faith as well….our wives, mothers, aunts, God-mothers, sisters, grandmothers…women all over our church and community that are also on this Journey….young and not so young…making a difference in Excellence for the Kingdom. I encourage us to seek these women out and acknowledge what they do.

Ladies, young and mature, plan to attend the Hour of Power on Friday, where our very own Minister Micara Sessoms will preach a “lunchtime Word”. On Saturday, it’s the women’s time for spiritual edification and enlightenment at the Women’s Simulcast with Priscilla Shirer (young ladies/teens-we need you to be there too!). Sisters, come out and be blessed…and bring somebody! We ask that the women of the church sign up and show up! (Sign up in the Vestibule or the Atrium today!) Then, on NEXT Sunday, we will celebrate our Annual Womanhood Sunday, with Guest Minister Dr. C. Lyn Brinkley from Campbell University. Ladies, wear your shades of purple….and men, we can support with some purple ourselves! The entire First Calvary church family (men, women, boys and girls) should be in prayer for the success of our Womanhood Month! (Also, calling all Mature Adults, age 60 and up…sign up for the next Senior Lunch and Learn on April 28th! We will be looking for you…and looking for a packed house!) The women of First Calvary are truly an integral part of the growth of this body which helps us continue to be AN EXCITING CHURCH EXCITED ABOUT ITS MISSION!

“Anointed & Sent” (Isaiah 61:1)

The 25th Pastoral Anniversary-“Prayer Topic”

April- GROWTH FOR THE JOURNEY

Pray for maturity and growth in faith for Pastor Davis,

Mrs. Davis, the Davis Family, AND all of FCBC.

THE DEACON’S MESSAGE

It doesn’t always rain every day, but sometimes, rain showers can last weeks. Life can be like that. You run into some clouds that hide the sun. Your life is overcast with days that seem less stellar than others, and getting through them can be considered a victory in itself. Just because the sun is hiding, it does not mean that the Son is hiding. Your hope in Jesus Christ is brighter and broader than any cloud you will encounter. Continue to put ALL of your hope and trust in Him. This is the one time where it is okay to put all of your eggs in one basket. Jesus is real and He will never fail you. Keep working hard and believe that it will all be worth it in the end. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit know what they are doing. Proverbs 3:5-6, The Message tells us to “Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t assume that you know it all.” Keep your faith. In a little while, the pulling back of the clouds will take place and you will find that you were on the right path all along because you walked with the Lord.

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: Nursery Volunteers: Next Sunday Van Drivers:

Brother Lonnie Forte/ Sister Sharron Crisp Brother Philip Brady/ Brother Michael Hill Brother Kumani Simmons/ Brother Christian Young Dwanna Wiggins/Demisha Grimsley/ Rian Sanders/Nia Shields Brother Greg Boone/ Deacon Jason Redmond

STEWARDSHIP STATISTICS

Our Tithes & Offerings must be $32,288.46 per Sunday

to meet our budget. Thank you for giving!

April 10, 2016 Bible Study 62 Sunday School 158 New Members N/A

Early Worship 201 Worship Service 288

Tithes and Offering $18,916.39 Sacrificial Offering Children’s Church

Food Pantry Mortgage Bearer Campaign

Scholarship Revival

Sunday School Online Giving

Total Giving

$920.00 $29.75

$257.00 $275.00 $175.00

$14.00 $188.29

$4,143.41 $24,918.84

EARLY BACK TO SCHOOL BOOK BAG DRIVE! The Annual Back to School event is coming … but it’s not too early to donate QUALITY, FULL-SIZED book bags to Minister Carter’s Office now throughout the summer. If you prefer making a monetary donation to purchase book bags, make your checks payable to First Calvary Baptist Church (memo: Back to School). Thanks for your generosity!

LOVE OFFERINGS: Attention College Students: If you submitted the correct form, the Spring Love Offerings are now available. They can be picked up from the Church Office.

WOMANHOOD MONTH

April 2016

SUN 3 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship Service 9:30 AM Sunday School Recitations 10:30 AM

10:45 AM Service of Baptism Morning Worship Service

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

8 7:00 PM PAMPER WITH A PURPOSE EVENT 9 3:00 PM PEARLS’ GIFTS TO THE GIRLS

FELLOWSHIP

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

13 12:00 noon Noon Day Prayer 6:30 PM Prayer & Praise 7:00 PM Bible Study

SUN 17 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship Service 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service 1:15 PM NEW DISCIPLES’ FELLOWSHIP

20 12:00 noon Noon Day Prayer 6:30 PM Prayer & Praise 7:00 PM Bible Study

22 12:00 PM HOUR OF POWER 23 8:30 AM WOMEN’S WORDSHOP

SUN 24 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

27 12:00 noon Noon Day Prayer 6:30 PM Prayer & Praise 7:00 PM Bible Study

28 10:00 AM SENIOR LUNCH & LEARN

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

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

www.firstcalvary.org

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

April 17, 2016

SUNDAY Worship- 7:45am & 10:45am

Sunday School-9:30am

Children’s Church-10:45am

WEDNESDAY Noon Day Prayer- 12:00pm

Prayer & Praise– 6:30pm

Bible Study–7:00pm “DEVELOPING AND LEADING DISCIPLES

INTO SPIRITUAL EXCELLENCE”