“THE COMMUNICATOR”

October, 2010

 

Calvary First Baptist Church

11 Tampa St.

Greenville, SC  29609

864-271-4080

 

NEWS FROM OUR PASTOR    

   

     It is so refreshing to enter into the fall season.  During this season we see God’s great work in His creation.  As you behold the changing of the leaves on the trees, stop and thank God for the beauty and splendor He allows you to see.

     We are seeing God at work in our midst each week.  What a marvelous Sunday we experienced on September 26th.  The Lord was there in His power and might.  I enjoy it when the Holy Spirit takes control and takes us in a different direction than we planned.  We do our best to be prepared for each service but it is so refreshing when the Holy Spirit moves on our hearts and helps us understand the Lord wanted something different for that very service.  Isn’t it so good to know the Lord knows what we need better than we do?  To God be the glory great things He has done!

     I am looking forward to Sunday morning the 3rd as we have the privilege of ordaining Kyle Hyatt as a Deacon.  It is so exciting to see our young men being faithful to the Lord’s work and ministry.  I want to encourage you to be here to support Kyle in this important time of his life.

     Would you please pray for me as I will be preaching revival services at Greater Vision Baptist Church in Kinston, North Carolina from October 10 – 14?  Brother Mike Creekmore is the pastor of Greater Vision, and God is really blessing his ministry there.  Brother Randy will be preaching for me on Sunday the 10th.  Pray that God would grant him an understanding of the Word that is needed for that day.

     Do not forget the Fall Festival on October 23rd from 4 to 6:30 pm.  We are in need of candy for this event.  Please drop it off in the container located outside the office or in the box in the foyer. WE will never know this side of heaven what a difference we make in people’s lives.  I am glad I pastor a church where they have a love for the people in the community.  Always remember that most of our community will probably never attend church on Sundays but they will come to the Fall Festival and we will have the opportunity to tell them about Jesus.  Let’s pray for the salvation of souls at the Fall Festival.

    Let me mention that we had a good group of people interested in the mission trip to Honduras.  If you missed our first meeting, we will be meeting October 31st after the evening service.  For those who attended the first meeting please note the date change.

    It is such a joy being your pastor.  Thank you for allowing me the freedom of preaching God’s Holy, inerrant, infallible and inspired Word.  You are very special and loving people.  Always remember that Jesus loves you and so do Carol and I.  May God bless every one of you.      

    

                                                                   Because He Lives,

     Roger                         

 

 

CHILDREN’S NEWS

    

     Have you seen our fenced in play area?  All of us in the children’s ministry are so excited to have a safe and grassy place to play.  The children can hardly wait to get out there and enjoy it.  We want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.  A special thanks to the men and women who came out to prepare the lot for the fence.  You all worked really hard and we appreciate you.  God provided this lot for Calvary several years ago and we praise Him for knowing what we needed long before we knew ourselves.  His provision for His children is always amazing!

     October 23rd, we will be having our Fall for Jesus Festival.  If you have not signed up to help with the games, serve the food, or provide a decorated automobile for Trunk or Treat, it is not too late.  WE NEED YOU!!  We will need lots of individually wrapped candies, baked goods (for the cake walk), potato chips, and soft drinks.  This is more than a play-time for our children, it is a ministry opportunity for our church.  Every year I have people tell me how amazing it is to see a church provide so much for visitors and members alike.  You have always given so generously and I praise God for each of you and your friends and the neighborhood.  This may be the only time some of these visitors ever set foot in God’s House.  I want to encourage YOU to help our visitors experience the love of Jesus while they are with us.  You may be the only Christian they meet before Jesus comes to claim His own.  Will they be ETERNALLY glad that they met you at the Fall for Jesus Festival?

    John 13:34-35 says, “A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.  By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” 

 

                                                                                    Eternally Rejoicing,

                                                                                         Felicia

 

Children’s Activities

 
 
                                           

                                    October 23rd       

                                    Fall for Jesus Festival     4-6:30 pm

 

 

YOUTH NEWS

 

Dear Church Family,

     It is so encouraging to see young people getting excited about being in church and for them to see God at work for themselves.  I have told our youth over and over that Pastor Roger and I do not get together and discuss what he is going to preach or what I am going to teach.  Yet, many Sundays they will come and say we just learned about that sermon on Wednesday night or in Sunday School.  I just say, “It’s a God thing.”  I tell them God wanted to make sure they understood the scripture or the story in case they needed to use it in witnessing.  I ask each of you adults to please continue to pray daily for the youth at Calvary First and for me that I will continue to be able to teach exactly what these young folks need.  In my opinion they need to hear more about God.

     As we enter this fall season and take in the beauty of what God has created, may we never forget that people all around us are lost and on their way to a devil’s hell.  I ask you to make a goal for yourself to share what Jesus has done for you to at least one person each week.  You can do it!  Talk to Jesus and ask for courage and you will be blown away at what you can do in the name of Jesus.  Remember, Jesus’ desire for you is to prevail – not fail.

     YOUTH, please begin to pray about our Fall Retreat.  I will be putting out a sign-up sheet for our Winter Retreat in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  It will be January 15-17, 2011.  The cost of the trip is $105 plus spending money.  We will have several fund raisers before then to help off-set some of the cost.  My goal is to raise enough money so you won’t have to pay more than the deposit.  I will need a $40 deposit by October 20th.  I am of the belief that if God approves of it, then the funds will not become an issue.  If there are questions or concerns, come see me because I can’t help if I don’t know. 

 

                                                                                    For All God’s Children,

                                                                                                Randy

 

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

 

FUEL IGNITED    Wednesday nights                  7 pm

            October 23rd                Fall for Jesus Festival              4-6:30 pm

October 29th                       Tailgating              6:15 pm until game time

 

                                               

 

MUSIC NEWS 

 

     Van De Venter was involved in his church through counseling and teaching.  His friends urged him to think about becoming an evangelist.  For five years he thought about it.  He wrote:  “At last the pivotal hour of my life came and I surrendered all.”  He was ushered into a new era of his life.  He became an evangelist and discovered down deep in his soul a talent up until that time was unknown.  God had hidden a song in his heart, and by touching a chord He caused him to sing songs he had never sung before.  Shortly after this time J.W. Van De Venter wrote the hymn, “I Surrender All”.

     All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, in His presence daily live.  Wow!  And that was just the first verse.  Colossians 3:23

     

                                                                          Let’s worship,

                                                                                David                  

                                   

 

September Soloists                                 

                                                            AM                                         PM

Oct .      3           Marty Hyatt                          Carol Plemmons

10          Calvary’s Song                      Tammy Franklin

                                    17          Teresa Howard                      Helen Greer

                                    24          Calvary’s Song                      Preschool/Children’s Choirs

                                    31          Jannie Jones                          5th SUNDAY NIGHT SINGING

 

                                                                                                 

                   Dutch Girls’ Luncheon                       |                          3-H Meeting

          Thursday, October 7, 11:15 am                 |            Monday, October 18th, 6:15 pm

                             Silver Bay                                |        “Are our ladies better