July 8, 2018 7:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship

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

Joshua 6: 1-21

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

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

The Word in Song

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

Church News (10:45 a.m.)………………………Jakeem Bradford

Greeting (10:45 a.m.) .

The Time of Fellowship

Hymn.………….........................................................#107 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Pastoral Concerns

Offertory Appeal

Offertory Prayer………………………………………….…Minister Jeremiah Jones (10:45 a.m.)

*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…………………………………….……#285 “His Name is Wonderful”

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

The Word in Song WORSHIP THROUGH INSTRUCTION

**The Sermon…………………….Pastor Fredrick A. Davis “THE BATTLES WE FIGHT!”

Joshua 5: 13-6: 1-21

*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: It’s time to vote for the MAN of the Year! Please remember that your vote should not be for Pastor Davis , but a man that has the following qualifications: 1) has been a member of First Calvary for at least 1 year, 2) actively attends Bible Study and/or Sunday School, and 3) is a consistent giver. Ballot Boxes are located in the Vestibule and in the Atrium. You may vote only once. Vote by July 15th.

LET US PRAY: Join in 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.)

CHURCH CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 12TH, AT 7:00 P.M. All Church Members are encouraged to attend.

Are you a person that loves working with and encouraging youth and children? Do you have the ability to build young disciples for Christ by developing and implementing a comprehensive approach to youth/children ministries (in the areas of group building, worship, discipleship, mission, and outreach), while serving as a spiritual leader and role model? Then the FCBC Youth/Children’s Minister position is for you! A full description of the position is on the youth board outside of the Youth Ministers’ office. Email resumes to the FCBC Personnel Committee at personnel@firstcalvary.org BY AUGUST 31ST. Please contact the Personnel Committee with any questions.

A position is currently open for the Part-Time Congregational Specialist (24 hrs/week). A job description can be found on the church website, www.firstcalvary.org, and on the bulletin board by the Food Pantry. Submit resumes and any questions to the Personnel Committee at personnel@firstcalvary.org. Interested persons should submit information by August 31st.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New disciples (12 & up) are urged and invited to attend the NEW DISCIPLES CLASS at 9:30 a.m. The lesson on July 15th is Lesson 2, “The Purpose & Ordinances of the Church”.

THE DEACONS & TRUSTEES WILL MEET TODAY AT 5:00 P.M. THE OFFICIAL LEADERSHIP TEAM WILL MEET TODAY AT 6:30 P.M.

WEB WORKS: Are you creative? Do you have the knowledge and enjoy working on websites? Are you available to help maintain or add to a website? Then First Calvary Baptist Church’s web team is looking for you!! Please contact the web team at web@firstcalvary.org and come serve!

CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Parents, we need your help! On several occasions we have had children attempt to Check-In on Sunday Mornings with no parent present. In order for your children to attend our “Connect With Christ” Children’s Church Ministry, AN ADULT MUST PHYSICALLY CHECK THE CHILD IN. Check-in begins at 10:40 a.m. each Sunday. PLEASE COME AND CHECK YOUR CHILD IN…..DON’T SEND THEM….BRING THEM!

LIGHTS…CAMERA…ACTION! 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.

FROM THE COMMUNITY: Come to an event to highlight and discuss the REAL effects of Dementia….and its presence in our very own West End! Saturday, July 28th, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the CFL&RC at Lyon Park. Breakfast will be served. Register by calling (314)210-4422.

BEAUTIFUL IS THE GARDEN: The Operations & Maintenance/ Beautification Ministry is seeking volunteers for planting and maintaining our Flower Gardens. Deacon Kenny Gibbs and Brother Carter Cue in the upkeep of the garden in front of the church and Mrs. Davis’ Garden in the lower parking lot area. You don’t have to be an expert Gardner, just willing to get in the DIRT. Interested persons may contact Deacon Gibbs at (919)656-3160 or email kwgibbbs1@gmail.com.

MANHOOD MONTH: It’s Manhood Month…and we are “Men Following God’s Purpose”! Men and Young Men, plan to attend the planned events that are on the way: the Men’s Cookout (July 14th, 10:00 a.m.), Men’s Songfest (July 15th, 4:00 p.m.), and the Lifebuilders’ Conference (July 21st, 8:30 a.m.). Also, Celebration of Manhood Sunday and Sacrificial Sunday is on July 22nd. Men, lead the charge of prayerfully giving $150 above and beyond your tithes and offerings on this day.

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

Sis. Mildred Gerald Duke University Hospital Bro. Charles Joyner Pruitt Health Rehab

3100 Erwin Road 27705 Sis. Gussie Langley Carver Living Center

303 E. Carver Street 27704 Sis. Delphine Lemon Brian Center

6000 Fayetteville Road 27713 Sis. Sandra McKeithan Duke Regional Hospital

AT HOME CARE Min. Lacky Barnes Sis. Mary Bolling Sis. Linda Breeze Sis. Patricia Edwards

216 Stoney Drive 1010 Hemlock Avenue 117 Hill Street, Hillsborough 15 Wood Cottage Ct. Unit 202

27703 27707 27278 27707

Sis. Wilhemenia Foster-Long Sis. Naomi Grier Sis. Shirley Jackson Bro. Frank Lloyd

309 Pearson Drive 517 Grammery Place 2420 Glenbrook Drive 7 Gwendolyn Circle

27713 27704 27704 27703

Miss Empress Matthews Sis. Eliza McCrimmon Bro. Tikki McDuffie Sis. Rachelle Nelums Sis. Gwen Smith Dea. John Smith Sis. Mary Strayhorn Sis. LaConya Thorpe

319 North Wateredge Drive 1207 Gilbert Street 1310 Jackson Street 723 Melanie Street 1326 Elmset Lane 1405 Timber Wolf Drive 1205 Moreland Avenue 2801 Ross Road

27703 27701 27707 27704 27713 27713 27707 27703

Sis. Joyce Wall Sis. Dorothy Waller

1010 Hemlock Avenue 1027 Moreland Avenue

27707 27707

MUSIC MINISTRY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

MON.-July 9th & 12th Male Chorus-6:30pm

Young Adult Choir - 7:30pm

THURS.-July 12th Young Adult Choir- 6:00pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

TO OUR PASTOR,

FREDRICK A. DAVIS!

YOU ARE BLESSED

TO BE A

BLESSING…AND WE

WISH YOU GOD’S PEACE AND CONTINUED FAVOR!

Love, Your FCBC Church Family

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

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 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

As I was visited this week by my seminarian classmate, Dr. Warren LeSane, I was reminded of the importance of fellowship in a man’s life. In this day and age where being a man who can stand alone is so prevalent, can we, as Men of God, break through that wall and showcase our ability to be brothers to one another? Our theme for Manhood Month is “Men Following God’s Purpose”, and how appropriate to be reminded that our purpose includes serving one another. Men, find your friends, fathers, biological brothers, spiritual brothers, fraternity brothers, cousins, uncles, God fathers…let them know you appreciate them….and their lives have purpose.

Men, this Saturday we are looking for you to join us at the Men’s Fellowship and Cookout at Piney Woods Park, 10:00 a.m. Here is an excellent time for some fun and some of that good fellowship among men of God. Then, on next Sunday we will celebrate in Worship and song at our Annual Men’s Songfest at 4:00 p.m. Our guests include The Ready Singers Choir from Orange Correctional Center and my college buddy and his group, Given, from Greensboro.

This week, we are going to highlight a trio of men from the Bible. In the Old Testament, we find the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. This group of friends also had a specific purpose. Their story gives us many lessons. First, as I mentioned before, friendship and having a band of brothers is important in the life of a male. Next, stand firm on WHO you serve. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were believers of the Lord Most High. They never wavered from this belief, even when things got “hot”. This is a strong message for the men (and women) of God today. We are children of the King….and He keeps us safe. So, when you are in your fiery furnace of life, remember WHOSE you are….and know that you will come out of the fire, not even smelling like smoke! Read about those 3 friends, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (not a “Big Negro”) in the Old Testament book of Daniel. Never forget that we are AN EXCITING CHURCH EXCITED ABOUT ITS MISSION!

THE DEACON’S MESSAGE

Knowing the truth can make the difference between life and death. Take for example standing on top of a building fifteen stories tall. Someone may tell you if you jump you will only break your leg. The acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 meters per second squared. The combination of the speed of the fall along with the height will result in much more than a broken leg… probably death. It is imperative that we know what truth is or we will be susceptible to any attacks the enemy may launch against us. 2 Peter 3:17-18 (The Message) explains it this way. “But you, friends, are well-warned. Be on guard lest you lose your footing and get swept off your feet by these lawless and loose-talking teachers. Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ. Glory to the Master, now and forever! Yes!” Many people have the gift of persuasion and use it to their advantage. That is why we must study the Word so we can know the truth when we hear it. Pursuing the wisdom Christ offers will never lead you astray.

TODAY’S MINISTRY THROUGH SERVICE Music: Male Chorus Director of Music Ministries: Minister Michael Dotson Senior Church Musician: Brother David Cannady Percussionist: Saxophonist:

Brother Andre Sanders Brother Lynwood Jones

First Aide Ministry: Sister Kelly Foster Encouragers: Audio Technician: Videographers: Next Sunday Van Drivers:

Brother Lonnie Forte/ Sister Kendra Adams Deacon Darryll Gadson/ Brother Robert Vance Sister Crystal Bethea/ Sister Anita Hill Deacon Jeff Forde/ Deacon Shedrick Poole

STEWARDSHIP STATISTICS

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

to meet our budget. Thank you for giving!

July 1, 2018 Bible Study N/A Sunday School 109 New Members 1

Early Worship 223 Worship Service 239

Tithes and Offering $20,813.64 Sacrificial Offering Children’s Church

Food Pantry Scholarship

Sunday School Revival

Online Giving Total Giving

$782.00 $8.75

$85.00 $71.00

$154.56 $10.00

$9,304.00 $31,228.95

June 24, 2018

Tithes and Offering $21,825.27 Sacrificial Offering

Food Pantry Scholarship

Sunday School Online Giving

Total Giving

$344.00 $353.00 $135.00 $213.25

$4,461.00 $27,331.52

REMINDER:

The FCBC Food Pantry always welcomes donations of

non-perishable food items! Types of Items Needed: rice,

beans, jelly, peanut butter, cereal, pasta, pasta sauce,

canned veggies & fruit, tuna, pickles, soup,

ramen noodles, etc.

PLEASE DO A “FOOD CHECK”-

WE CANNOT ACCEPT EXPIRED FOOD.

MANHOOD MONTH

July 2018 SUN 1 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship

9:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Service of Baptism

10:45 AM Morning Worship/Children’s Church 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED No Bible Study or Noon Day Prayer

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

10:45 AM Morning Worship/Children’s Church 12 12:00 noon Noon Day Prayer

7:00 PM QUARTERLY CHURCH CONFERENCE 14 9:00 AM

9:00 AM

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP COOKOUT Piney Woods Park DENTAL VAN

SUN 15 7:45 AM Early Morning Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM

4:00 PM Morning Worship/Children’s Church MEN’S SONGFEST

17 7:00 PM Male Summit Meeting 18 12:00 noon Noon Day Prayer

6:45 PM Prayer & Praise

21 7:00 PM 8:30 AM

Bible Study MEN’S LIFEBUILDERS’ CONFERENCE

SUN 22

7:00 AM 7:45 AM

CELEBRATION OF MANHOOD/ BUILDING BY FAITH SUNDAY Intercessory Prayer Early Morning Worship

9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Morning Worship/Children’s Church

25 12:00 noon Noon Day Prayer 6:45 PM Prayer & Praise

7:00 PM Bible Study

SUN 29 7:45 AM

DISCIPLESHIP SUNDAY Early Morning Worship

9:30 AM Sunday School

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.!

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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"

Manhood Month 1

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

FAX (919) 489-3565

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

July 8, 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”