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May 24, 2020 9:30 a.m.
PRAISE & ADORATION
Praise & Worship……………….……..……FCBC Praise Team Scripture…………………………………………………..………Minister
John 21: 14-19
Prayer………….………………………………….………….…Minister
Hymn……………………………………...“How Great Thou Art”
CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
Pastoral Concerns/Giving The Word in Song
CARE & CONCERNS THROUGH PRAYER
The Recognition of Returning Sick/Prayer Concerns Altar Call & Prayer……......................................Minister The Word in Song
WORSHIP THROUGH INSTRUCTION
**The Sermon…………………….Pastor Fredrick A. Davis
“A PARTING QUESTION AND COMMAND!” John 21: 14-19
*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
First Calvary remembers and honors those that have lost their lives in service to our country. May God bless the families that have experienced this loss.
Happy Memorial Day!
CHURCH NEWS
FROM PASTOR DAVIS: The Church Office will be closed on Monday, May 25th.
BIBLE STUDY IS STILL HAPPENING! Join us on Facebook on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.!
FCBC has a current job opening for a Full-time Senior Church Musician. This position will assist the Director of Music Ministries to enhance the overall ministry of First Calvary Baptist Church and work to lead congregations into worship through Spirit-led music for the glory of Jesus Christ.
To apply for this position please submit your resume to: Email resume to: [email protected] Mail resume to: Attention - Director of Music Ministry First Calvary Baptist Church 1311 Morehead Avenue Durham, NC 27707
If you have questions, please contact the church office at 919-489-4184.
PLEASE NOTE: The Church Office and Building are currently on limited access throughout the week. It is available and open for essential employees only. Please call the Church for any type of information or before all visits. If you need to come to the Church, please be prepared to practice “Social Distancing”, for all our safety.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RIDGECREST 2020 (July 20th—24th) REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO ALL ADULT MINISTRY LEADERS ONLY (18 years of age and above). Interested participants: (1) must be current members of FCBC, (2) must be actively serving in some capacity in a ministry and (3) must not have attended the conference in the last two consecutive years. If you meet these criteria and you are interested in attending this conference in July, EMAIL Minister John Carter at [email protected] with your current servant position. Availability is limited and will be granted on first come first served basis. Registration is open until May 31, 2020 or all slots are filled.
SCHOLARSHIP: ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: The 2020 FCBC Scholarship Applications are now available. They can be obtained via the Scholarship Ministry website. All applications are to be emailed to scholarship@firstcalvary no later than 7:00 p.m. on June 10, 2020. Please contact Sister Brenda Carter ([email protected]) or Deaconess Sharyn Davis ([email protected]) with any questions.
GRADUATE APPOINTMENTS: ALL GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS need to make an appointment to have a zoom meeting or a telephone conference with the Minister Jacques Wright , Minster to Youth and Children, in order to receive your graduation stipend. This meeting will need to take place by June 7, 2020. Contact Minster Wright at [email protected] to set up an appointment.
CELEBRATING ALL GRADUATES: ALL KINDERGARTEN, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE GRADUATES, AND POST GRADUATES: The graduate information form can be found on the Scholarship Ministry web page. Please fill out the form and submit it to [email protected] no later than June 7, 2020.
FROM THE COMMUNITY: May is National Foster Care Month, which highlights the needs of children and youth who need to be in foster care until they can either safely reunite with their parents or establish other lifelong family relationships. Help us keep our children in their communities by becoming a foster parent in Durham County. For more information, call us at 919-560-8092 or email us at [email protected].
BRAINSTORMING 2020: The Visionary Ministry invites you to attend the 2020 Brainstorming Session on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. - “NEXT STEPS FOR PASTORAL LEADERSHIP”. Please Join Us as the Pastoral Relations Committee (PRC) shares updates regarding Input Received from FCBC Members/Leaders regarding the Process, and Current Status of the Pastoral Search Committee (PSC), and Next Steps/Timeline for the Pastoral Search. This year our annual session will take place via Virtual Conference Call (ZOOM and Phone).
*Join Zoom Meeting via Phone by dialing: 1-929-205-6099, and entering info below: Meeting ID: 818 4711 9552 Password: 121162
* Join Zoom Meeting via Computer/App by using the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81847119552?pwd=bG92Z2RTenNCUEc3aUZkcHdyMnI4UT09 Meeting ID: 818 4711 9552 Password: FCBC
You can also physically join us in the Fellowship Hall for the event, with social distancing in place. Please pre-submit any questions and/or concerns you have to [email protected], your Deacon, or the Church Office (919-489-4184).
BE SAFE…BE AWARE…BE WELL: Please use caution and be safe during this time in our lives. Wash your hands with soap and water regularly-wash for at least 20 seconds (sing “Happy Birthday” twice or sing the “ABC song”). Use hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol. Wipe down door handles, light switches, and surfaces with an alcohol based cleaner or Clorox wipe. Drink water throughout the day. Wear a mask when out in public and remember “Social Distancing”, stay at least 6 feet to 10 feet away from others.
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. Dorothy Blakeney Parkview Health & Rehab Center 1716 Legion Road Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Sis. Mildred Gerald Carriage House Assisted Living Facility 3896 N. Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27455
Sis. Gussie Langley Carver Living Center 303 E. Carver Street 27704
Sis. Thelma Lee Sis. Dorothy Waller
Hillcrest Convalescent Center 1417 W. Pettigrew Street 27705 Crescent Green Assistant Living 624 Jones Ferry Road Carrboro, NC 27510
AT HOME CARE Bro. Danny Blackwell Sis. Mary Bolling
1 Lucas Drive 2200 N. Oakridge Blvd
27703 27707
Sis. Wilhemenia Foster-Long
Sis. Josephine Hayes Sis. Shirley Jackson Sis. Mary Liverman Bro. Frank Lloyd
309 Pearson Drive 709 Berwyn Avenue 2420 Glenbrook Drive 4302 Stonehenge Rd., Greensboro 7 Gwendolyn Circle
27713 27704 27707 28406 27703
Sis. Eliza McCrimmon Sis. Rachelle Nelums Sis. Gwen Smith Dea. John Smith Sis. Kathy Thornton Sis. Conya Thorpe
1207 Gilbert Street 723 Melanie Street 1326 Elmset Lane 1405 Timber Wolf Drive 52 Poppy Trail 2801 Ross Road
27701 27704 27713 27713 27713 27703
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 (TBA) 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 6:30pm
Praise Team Circle of Care (COC) (2nd Tues-Quarterly) Beauty for Ashes
CRM LIB 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 10:00am 10:00am
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 May 24, 1981, my Pastoral journey began at a Church that will always be dear to my heart… St. John Baptist Church, 820 North Cherry Drive, Lanett, Alabama, 36863…… I learned very early on that Pastoring isn’t for cowards! This congregation, along with all others that I’ve been blessed to serve, has allowed me to lead them with joy and humility. From Bible Study this past week, it is in my serving the people of God that I take pleasure…not in procedures and policies but in people! On August 26, 1991, I came to serve at First Calvary and a GREAT journey began…and as you know, I’m still here attempting to do what thus saith the Lord. It reminds me to pause to reflect on how well I am doing as a vessel for God in this work of Pastoral ministry. I have made a personal decision to continue this year in leading and preaching here at First Calvary Baptist Church. I have been in prayer that God will keep me mentally and physically strong to continue to SERVE and LEAD in such a way that God will continue to get all the Glory! Leaders, officers, ministers and interested disciples, don’t forget that you all are invited to and expected and encouraged to attend our Annual Brainstorming session on June 6th, which is a ministry work of our Visionary Ministry. Many comments are often made that these sessions have little or no effect in the life of this congregation. Well, let me just softly and tenderly say to those who feel that way, ask your friends or co-workers if their congregations offer such an opportunity and then come tell me it’s not worth it! This year, in light of our current life circumstances and our concern for our health and safety, the Brainstorming Session will still be held in the Fellowship Hall of the church, but will also be available via Zoom. In the bulletin is the information that you will need to participate if you care not to venture out to the Church. As we have done with other events, Social Distancing will be in place. During this time of sharing we will focus on the process of Pastoral Succession, so please plan to join us in some way.
As we move to the close of Revival/Evangelism Month, I remind us that there is still work in Ministry to be done, even now. As it states in our Church Mission Statement, we are a congregation with an “evangelistic thrust”. Let us keep in mind that the best model of evangelism is Lifestyle Evangelism. Jesus stated it best by saying that we are “The Light of The World and The Salt of the Earth….” (Matthew 5: 13–16). Making disciples is our task, so step out of your comfort zones and do what thus said the Lord. We are to seek the lost and spread the message of Jesus Christ! According to Matthew’s account, Jesus said to his Disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24-25). When I think about what Jesus requires and how He admonishes us, I realize that we have
the great task of making disciples based upon who we say we are as a church body. Making disciples cannot happen in any of our churches without those who disciple. Not those who shout or sing, not those who praise or proclaim, but those who disciple….and we are a discipling Church. Join us in the movement in Bible Study and Sunday School…. and now is a great time to invite someone to join us…that’s a form of discipleship.
Our WOW Word of the week is PEACE. A few Sunday’s ago, I shared from Jesus’ experience with the Disciples where he gave them this word, “My Peace I Leave With You….” As we continue to navigate through these pandemic times, which are also God’s Time, I hope and pray that as the people of God, we live each day in His PEACE. God’s got this…God’s got us….and it is His PEACE that will keep us safe in body, mind and Spirit. When there is chaos all around, it is this PEACE that keeps us grounded and allows us to live in the certainty of God’s Presence. HE will keep us in PERFECT PEACE…..and it is the PEACE beyond all understanding. We are not supposed to understand it…we are just to live in it. Feel that PEACE, y’all…. we gon’ be alright! As always, we never forget that we are AN EXCITING CHURCH EXCITED ABOUT ITS MISSION!
THE DEACON’S MESSAGE
Really, all we have to do is get beyond the moments in life when we think we have failed, or the world is crashing in, or that God has forgotten about us temporarily. Yes, we are human, but that should never be an excuse to give up on trusting God for everything. God has given each of us a measure of faith for a reason. Faith acts as our shock absorbers as we travel the bumpy road of life. The potholes and pits we are bound to run into, have less of an impact when our faith is actively engaged. 1 Peter 1:6-7, NLT reminds us to hold on. “So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” Remember God has a plan for you, and it extends beyond this moment. No matter how tough life may be, remember, your faith in God propels you to the joy that lies ahead… beyond this moment.
STEWARDSHIP STATISTICS
Our Tithes & Offerings must be $34,315.00 per Sunday
to meet our budget. Thank you for giving! Our attendance goals: Bible Study-100, Sunday School-200
May 17, 2020 Bible Study N/A Sunday School N/A New Members N/A
Early Worship N/A Worship Service (Streaming) 800
Tithes and Offering $5,581.00 Sacrificial Offering
Food Pantry $330.00 $100.00
Scholarship Gift/Donation (Funeral: Reid)
Online Giving Total Giving
$45.00 $500.00
$ 22,253.48 $28,809.48
REVIVAL/EVANGELISM MONTH
May 2020 2 7:00 PM EVANGELISM BLITZ
SUN 3 9:30 AM Worship Service Stream on Facebook & Website
6 7:00 PM Bible Study Stream on Facebook & Website
SUN 10 9:30 AM
MOTHER’S DAY Worship Service Stream on Facebook & Website
12 7:00 PM Bible Study Stream on Facebook & Website
SUN 17 9:30 AM Worship Service Stream on Facebook & Website
22 7:00 PM Bible Study Stream on Facebook & Website
SUN 24 9:30 AM Worship Service Stream on Facebook & Website
25 MEMORIAL DAY CHURCH CLOSED
29 7:00 PM Bible Study Stream on Facebook & Website
SUN 31 9:30 AM Worship Service Stream on Facebook & Website
TODAY’S MINISTRY THROUGH SERVICE Music: Praise Team Director of Music Ministries Minister Michael Dotson Percussionist: Brother Andre Sanders Videographers: Sister Hilary Fearrington/
Sister Toni McIntosh
Join 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.)
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.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: First Calvary Baptist Church, Durham, NC
JOIN US FOR BIBLE STUDY…. Wednesdays, 7pm
Via the Church Facebook page (First Calvary Baptist Church, Durham, NC) or on
the Church website, www.firstcalvary.org
The Abbreviated FC Mission Statement:
E3: Empower spiritual lives, Enhance quality of life,
& Evangelize the lost
"An Exciting Church Excited About Its Mission"
REVIVAL/ EVANGELISM
MONTH
1311 Morehead AvenueDurham, NC 27707 (919) 489-4184FAX (919) 489-3565
www.firstcalvary.org
Fredrick A. Davis, M.DIV., D.D. Pastor
May 24, 2020
SUNDAY Worship- 7:45am & 10:45amChildren’s Church-10:45am
Sunday School-9:30am
WEDNESDAY Noon Day Prayer- 12:00pm
Prayer & Praise– 6:30pmBible Study–7:00pm
“EMPOWERING DISCIPLES
WITH GOD’S VISION”
FCBC Visionary Ministry
Presents
2020 Brainstorming Session
“NEXT STEPS FOR PASTORAL LEADERSHIP”
Saturday, June 6, 2020, 10:00am Virtual Conference Call (via ZOOM / Phone)
Join Zoom Meeting via Phone by dialing: 1-929-205-6099, and entering info below:
Meeting ID: 818 4711 9552 Password: 121162
Join Zoom Meeting via Computer/App by using the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81847119552?pwd=bG92Z2RTenNCUEc3aUZkcHdyMnI4U
T09 Meeting ID: 818 4711 9552
Password: FCBC
You can also physically attend in the Fellowship Hall, with Social Distancing.
Please Join Us as the Pastoral Relations Committee (PRC)
shares an update:
Input Received from FCBC Members/Leaders Regarding Process (previous Brainstorming Sessions, 2020 Leadership Retreat, and other forums)
Process and Current Status of Pastoral Search Committee (PSC) –
Nominations, Selection, Approval – including voting on Member-at-Large
Next Steps / Timeline for Pastoral Search
Please pre-submit any questions and/or concerns you have to [email protected], your
Deacon, or the Church Office (919-489-4184).
We look forward to you Joining In with us.
First Calvary Baptist Church Fredrick A. Davis, Pastor
The Health Tip
MAKE MINE WATER
75% of Americans are chronically
dehydrated. In 37% of Americans, the thirst
mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.
Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 30%.
One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of dieters studied in a University of Washington study.
Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
Drinking water is a great practice in the current pandemic.
The bottom line? Drink water for a healthier YOU!
What Can I Do? Here are some things we do with some
available time:
Read a chapter of the Bible
every day
Do a devotional
Start a new gratitude journal,
writing about 3 things you are
thankful for each day
Text a different person to check in
on them every day
Watch an old favorite TV show
(Binge watch it, see a few episodes
every day)
Watch a classic, black movie
Go for a walk around your
neighborhood
Do some yardwork
Try a new recipe
Start a Pinterest page of some
favorite things
Read a good book
Do a house cleaning project every
day or every other day
Call someone and have a good
conversation
Have a Praise and Worship party-
Cut on some favorite Gospel songs
SOME SCRIPTURES ON PEACE
Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace
always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
-2 Thessalonians 3:16
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye
might have peace. In the world ye shall have
tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the
world. -John 16:33
Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind
[is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.
-Isaiah 26:3
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called
the children of God. -Matthew 5:9
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace,
as in all churches of the saints. -1 Corinthians 14:33
SERMON NOTES DATE: ___________ Text: _____________ SUBJECT: ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOIN US FOR BIBLE STUDY…. Wednesdays, 7pm
Via the Church Facebook page (First Calvary Baptist Church, Durham, NC)
or on the Church website, www.firstcalvary.org.
Reminder:
The Church Office and Building are currently on limited access throughout
the week. Please call the Church for any type of information or before all
visits. If you need to come to the Church, please be prepared to continue
to practice “Social Distancing” for all our safety.
Check the Church Website each week for
a copy of the Sunday bulletin.
You can also see previous bulletins.
Stay Connected with the Church!!