From Your Pastor,

   This month we celebrate over 20 years of ministry that Steve Hurt has had as our Minister of Education. With the announcement of his retirement effective at the end of this month, we want to show our appreciation to both Steve and Debbie. Next Sunday morning we will host a reception in Steve and Debbie’s honor from 9:00-9:30 in the FMC game room. You will want to make plans to show your appreciation for their ministry by dropping by the game room. Next Sunday will be a time where you can say thank you for Steve’s faithfulness, versatility, humor, and servant heart. As Steve has said before, this is not saying good-bye as much as it is a transition from one season of ministry to the next.

   As we continue in the spirit of this transition, you will want to be in prayer for the Associate Pastor Search Committee. In the months ahead we will prayerfully be in search for the person who will serve in many of the roles that Steve has held in the past. Be in prayer for the committee which is comprised of Sadie Buchanan, Jerry Napier, Wilson Long, John Wheeler, and John Benjamin. If you have individuals that you think would be a great asset to the ministry of Calvary, feel free to send their name and where they are currently serving to ymerrit@calvarytupelo.com. The search committee is in the process of fielding potential candidates through the end of this month.

   So it is a transitional time in the life of our church. It is a time where we celebrate the ministry of Steve. It is also a time where we pray that God will lead us in the days ahead.

Blessings,

Pastor David

Missions Corner

   This summer, we will participate in this ministry as we help with the Family Fest.  Family Fest is a hands-on mission project designed to help families connect with one another while doing missions, and is open for families with children six years and older.  Volunteers will participate in a variety of ministry projects in Memphis, July 7-13, 2012. The types of ministries will include light construction and repairs, servant ministries, evangelism, elder care, and Backyard Bible Clubs. If you are interested in participating, please contact the church office.

Calvary Loves Carver

   This week Calvary Loves Carver  will kick-off as mentors and breakfast buddies meet with their students for the first time.  Please pray for Calvary members, Carver students and Carver faculty as we begin this effort.

Student Ministry News

•Super Summer 2012…July 16-20 @ MS College. Cost is $200 per student. Registration ongoing.  Requirements must also be met.  Deadline to register is April 1^st.

•ROCK…resumes Wednesday, March 21^st at 6 pm.

•Prayer Breakfast…resumes Thursday, March 22^nd at

6:45 am.

•Summer Camp 2012…June 11-15 at Pickwick Landing Conference Center.  Bryant Bush, speaker and Jake Gulledge, worship leader.  Cost is $265 per person.  $50 deposit deadline is March 25^th.

•KStyle…missions projects tonight at 5 pm.  Worship and small groups at 6 pm.  Meet in the FMC.

•Student Band & Media Team…any students interested in playing or singing in student praise band or helping with sound and media/tech for 2012-2013 please see Chad.

Mother’s Day Out

   Registration Dates

April 2 – In program children

April 16 – CBC members, not in program

May 1 – Open to public

MEMORIALS

Gift to Lottie Moon Missions Fund by individual in Memory of Mrs. Jessie B. Doty & Mrs. Dorothy Doty Ruff.

Gift to Senior Friends by individuals in Memory of Mr. Bob Lang.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Memory of Mr. Robert Caldwell.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Memory of Mr. Don Winders.

HONORARIUMS

Gift to Baptist Children’s Village by Friendship SS Class in Honor of Mrs. Erna Napier.

Gift to C.W.J.C. by Friendship SS Class in Honor of Rev. Steve Hurt.

Sunday’s Servants for        

March 25

Offertory Prayer – Jim Davis

Offering Committee – Ed Mitchell, Pat Nunnelee

Van Driver – Greg Pirkle

Hospital Visitation – Ken Krason, Zack Pleasants

Nursery for

March 25

Babies – Kate Gray, Sarah Gray, Kathy Reece

Creepers – Caroline Gray, Anita Redd

Preschool 1 – Kate Farabaugh, Cindy Pike

Preschool 2 – Wendi Bramble, Kim Edwards

Preschool 3 – Lauren & Josh Hurt

Sunday School Report for

March 11

  General Officers –               11

  Adults –                               263

  Youth –                                 59

  Children –                              38

  Preschool –                           42

  Jail Ministry –                      25

  Fire Station Class –               7

  Total Present –                 445

Financial Report for

March 11

  2012 Budget Goal                           $ 2,273,568.00

   Weekly Budget Needs for March  $      46,904.88

   Last Sunday Budget Offering        $      29,092.75

   2012 March Budgeted Receipts    $    179,516.79

   Received to Date for 2012              $    376,741.93

   Spent to Date for 2012                    $    340,919.71

   Total Missions Giving to Date for 2012$       84,447.30

   Annie Armstrong Giving to Date (2012)$        3,295.00

   Annie Armstrong  2012 Goal             $      20,000.00

Wednesday Night Supper

March 21, 2012

Adult Menu:

Smoked Pork Loin, Cheese Grits, Green Beans, & Roll

OR Chef Salad

Children’s Menu:

Chicken Strips, Macaroni/Cheese, Green Beans, & Roll

Dessert:

Banana Pudding

 

Supper Volunteers:

Ann & Dan Seal (T)

Gladys Diaz (S)

Serving the Saints:

Waurene Heflin (1)

Martha Norvell (2)

You may sign up by emailing  mgatlin@calvarytupelo.com or in Sunday School or Worship.  ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOON ON TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK.

Calendar of Opportunities

Sunday, March 18, 2012

8:00 A.M.  Men’s Breakfast

9:15 A.M.  Sunday School

10:30 A.M. Worship

4:30 P.M.  Finance Comm. (A108)

5:00 P.M.  Frontline Prayer (A104)

                  Fourteen-Forty Student Rehearsal (Choir Room)

6:00 P.M.  Worship

                  Worship KStyle (FMC)

7:00 P.M.  Deacon’s Mtg. (Choir Room)               

Monday, March 19, 2012

8:00 A.M.  PS/K (M-F)

4:45 P.M.  Sanctuary Bells (A103)

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

12:00 P.M. Southern Bells (A103)

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

11:00 A.M. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)

4:30 P.M.  Family Fellowship Meal (Gym)

4:45 P.M.  Bible Drill (C227)

5:00 P.M.  Missions Comm. (A108)

5:30 P.M.  Grow Team O Visitation

                  Communications Comm. (A104)

6:00 P.M.  Business Meeting

                  Youth ROCK (Youth Bldg.)

                  Orchestra Rehearsal

                  Children’s Choirs

7:00P.M.   Sanctuary Choir  Rehearsal

Thursday, March 22, 2012

6:45  A.M.  Youth Prayer Breakfast (Connie’s)

9:00 A.M.   Mother’s Day Out

10:00 A.M. Senior Friends (Game Room)

12:00 P.M. Community Lent Service (All Saints’ Episcopal)

             

 

From Your Pastor,

   Today we worship as a church in the third week of Lent. Why do we talk so much about Lent around here at Calvary? As your pastor, I believe it is important for us to be connected to the rich tradition of our broad Christian heritage.

   Bobby Giles reminds us that “Lent, throughout church history, is a time for repentance, for acknowledging that our bodies and this earth are suffering under the curse of sin, and for confessing our need for Christ to save and redeem us by dying on the cross. Moving through Lent is a strategic time for us to be reminded of the context for Easter which makes the celebration of Christ’s resurrection all the more joyful.” Too often we get to the empty tomb of resurrection Sunday without fully being reminded of the path that led our Savior to the cross of Good Friday.

   As we travel through this Lenten season, let us be reminded that the point of Lent is to rehearse the why of the cross: to acknowledge our frailty and our fallenness. As we see our sinful state we are once again reminded that Christ alone is our only hope for salvation.

Blessings,

Pastor David

Missions Corner

Family Fest

This past Sunday, George and Cathy Chinn reported on the work associated with the Mississippi River Ministry. This summer, we will participate in this ministry as we help with the Family Fest.

Family Fest is a hands-on mission project designed to help families connect with one another while doing missions, and is open for families with children six years and older.  Volunteers will participate in a variety of ministry projects in Memphis, July 7-13, 2012. The types of ministries will include light construction and repairs, servant ministries, evangelism, elder care, and Backyard Bible Clubs. If you are interested in participating, please contact the church office.

Calvary Loves Carver

Our first work day for Calvary Loves Carver will be Monday, March 12, 2012. We will need able hands and strong backs to clear brush from the school grounds. The principal’s goal is to have the grounds clear enough so that the students can enjoy the shade of the trees, and the teachers will feel safe when they have to work after school hours. Adults, youth & even children who are able to help can join us at 9 am at Carver school. Please bring gloves, rakes, and long sleeves!

Student Ministry News

•Super Summer 2012…July 16-20 @ MS College. Cost is $200 per student. Registration begins today.  Requirements must also be met.  Deadline to register is April 1^st.

•ROCK…will not meet Mar. 14^th and will resume Mar. 21^st.

•Prayer Breakfast…will not meet Mar. 15^th and will resume Mar.  22^nd.

•Summer Camp 2012…June 11-15 at Pickwick Landing Conference Center.  Bryant Bush, speaker and Jake Gulledge, worship leader.  Cost is $265 per person.  $50 deposit deadline is March 25^th.

•KStyle…will not meet tonight and will resume March 18^th.

•Student Band & Media Team…any students interested in playing or singing in student praise band or helping with sound and media/tech for 2012-2013 please see Chad.

NO KSTYLE TONIGHT

Resumes March 18

Spring Break Retreat

Salt and Light

STARTS TONIGHT

March 11-14 5^th-6^th Grades

Missions locally and in Memphis, Lakers/Grizzlies Game, Food and Fun

Please join us in praying for a fruitful time.

MEMORIALS

Gift to Annie Armstrong Missions Fund by individual in Memory of Mrs. Mary Elliott.

Gift to Benevolence Fund by individuals in Memory of Mrs. Lucille Huff & Mrs. Melinda McLeod.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Memory of  Mr. Homer Norvell, Mrs. Charlene Tanner, Mrs. Melinda McLeod, and Mrs. Lucille Huff.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individual in Memory of Mrs. Mary Elliott.

HONORARIUMS

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Honor of Mrs. Billie Morgan & Mr. Fred Strange.

Gift to Annie Armstrong Missions Fund by individual in Honor of Mrs. Lynn McAlpin, Mrs. Betty Gayle Dunn, & Mrs. Stacy Tollison.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Honor of Mrs. Francille Hinchey.

Gift  to the Annie Armstrong Missions Fund by individual in Honor of Mrs. Dolores Rose.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individual in Honor of Rev. & Mrs. Steve Hurt.

Sunday’s Servants for        

March 18

 

Offertory Prayer – Barton Wynn

Offering Committee – William Armistead, Larry Stewart

Van Driver (T) – Tommy McElroy

Hospital Visitation – Greg Pirkle, Van Stone

Nursery for

March 18

 

Babies – Gail Chisholm, Carolyn Gray, Anita Redd

Creepers – Hannah Gray, Janya Rogers

Preschool 1 – Kate Gray, Sarah Gray

Preschool 2 – Beth Thompson, Wendy Todd

Preschool 3 – Ashley Gray, Caroline Gray

Sunday School Report for

March 4

  General Officers –               11

  Adults –                               307

  Youth –                                 69

  Children –                              74

  Preschool –                           55

  Jail Ministry –                      18

  Fire Station Class –               7

  Total Present –                 541

Financial Report for

March 4

  2012 Budget Goal                           $ 2,273,568.00

   Weekly Budget Needs for March  $      46,904.88

   Last Sunday Budget Offering        $      49,275.46

   2012 March Budgeted Receipts    $    179,516.79

   Received to Date for 2012              $    347,272.18

   Spent to Date for 2012                    $    273,691.72

   Total Missions Giving to Date for 2012$       50,180.39

   Annie Armstrong Giving to Date (2012)$        1,757.00

   Annie Armstrong  2012 Goal             $      20,000.00

Wednesday Night Supper

March 14, 2012

Adult Menu:

Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes,

Black-eyed Peas, & Cornbread

OR Chef Salad

Children’s Menu:

Corn Dogs & Chips

Dessert:

Punch Bowl Cake

Supper Volunteers:

Virginia Roe & Louise White (T)

Dolores Rose (S)

Serving the Saints:

Margaret Stewart (1)

Rachel Crocker (2)

You may sign up by emailing  mgatlin@calvarytupelo.com or in Sunday School or Worship.  ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOON ON TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK.

Calendar of Opportunities

Sunday, March 11, 2012

9:15 A.M.  Sunday School

10:30 A.M. Worship

1:30 P.M.  Laura Belk/Will Stewart Wedding Shower (Kellum)

4:00 P.M.  Spring Break Retreat Check-In (FMC)

5:00 P.M.  Associate Pastor Search Comm. Mtg. (A204)

                  Frontline Prayer (A104)

6:00 P.M.  Worship               

Monday, March 12, 2012

4:45 P.M.  Sanctuary Bells (A103)

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

12:00 P.M. Southern Bells (A103)

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

4:30 P.M.  Family Fellowship Meal (Gym)

5:30 P.M.  Grow Team R Visitation

6:00 P.M.  Prayer Meeting

                 Orchestra Rehearsal

7:00P.M.   Sanctuary Choir  Rehearsal

Thursday, March 15, 2012

 8:00 A.M.  Children’s Memphis Zoo Trip

12:00 P.M. Community Lent Service (St. James Catholic Church).

                   

Missions Corner

The Week of Prayer for North American Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter offering begins today. The theme for 2012 Week of Prayer for North American Missions,   based   on   Mark   2: 1-5,  is

Whatever it Takes. We are asked by our loving Father to do “whatever it takes” to bring this nation to Him.  Our goal at Calvary for the Annie Armstrong offering is $20,000, and we must lovingly give to support our North American missionaries.

To begin our emphasis at Calvary, tonight we will welcome George and Cathy Chinn to our church. Since January 2011 they have been serving as the regional coordinators for the Mississippi River Ministry. After George retired from teaching high school and Cathy retired from a social work career, they joined the Missions Service Corps where they served from 2001 through 2010. The Chinns have taken over 30 international mission trips, along with numerous mission endeavors in the USA.

Join us tonight as they share how God is opening doors and using Annie Armstrong funds to allow Southern Baptists to minister to people through the Mississippi River Ministry. Then plan to participate in this ministry this summer through Family Fest 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee,

July 7-13, 2012.

Dickie Rhea

Think Sanctuary Choir might be for you?

Come visit a rehearsal on Wednesday nights at 7:05 p.m.   Childcare available!

Daylight Saving Time

Begins Sunday, March 11

Student Ministry News

•Spring Break Retreat…March 11-14.  Cost is $50 per student. Additional students in family are $25 each.  Week includes local and area missions, Memphis missions, and Lakers/Grizzlies game.  Registration forms available in youth building.  Deadline to register is March 7^th.

•ROCK…Wednesdays in the Youth Building at 6 pm as we continue our series on LOVE.

•Prayer Breakfast…Thursdays at 6:45 am at Connie’s Chicken.

•Summer Camp 2012…June 11-15 at Pickwick Landing Conference Center.  Bryant Bush, speaker and Jake Gulledge, worship leader.  Cost is $265 per person.  $50 deposit deadline is March 25^th.

•KStyle…tonight at 6 pm in the FMC.  Student leaders wear KStyle shirt. SUNGLASSES NIGHT

Sunglasses Night

Tonight @ 6pm

Preschool 2-5 in Children’s Building

1^st-6^th Grade in FMC Gameroom

Spring Break Retreat

Salt and Light

March 11-14, 5^th-6^th Grades

$50, RSVP By March 7^th

Missions locally and in Memphis, Lakers/Grizzlies Game, Food and Fun

MEMORIALS

Gift to General Fund by individuals in Memory of Mr. Don Winders.

Gift to General Fund by individual in Memory of Mr. Robert Caldwell, Mrs. Mildred Sheffield, & Mrs. Mary Elliott.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Memory of Mrs. Melinda McLeod, Mrs. Mary Ellen Kahlstorf, Mr. Don Winders, and Mrs. Lucille Huff.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by Adult 10 SS Class in Memory of Mrs. Frances McKinney.

Gift to Annie Armstrong Missions Fund by individuals in Memory of Mrs. Anne Temple Cole & Mr. Robert Caldwell.

Gift to General Fund by individuals in Memory of Mr. Robert Caldwell & Mrs. Mary Ellen Kahlstorf.

HONORARIUMS

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Honor of Mrs. Martha Bonds, Mrs. Anne Worthen, Mrs. Charlotte McElroy, Mrs. Brenda Plunkett, Mrs. Marian Moore, Mrs. Donna Krason, Mrs. Reeann Lee, Mrs. Jackie Ingle, Mrs. Tori Nunnelee, Mrs. Sue Washburn, Mrs. Dixie Smith, & Mrs. Beverly Pleasants.

Sunday’s Servants for        

March 11

 

Offertory Prayer – Matt Wesson

Offering Committee – Thomas Walker, Heywood Washburn

Van Driver (T) – Brad Miller

Hospital Visitation – Ed Mitchell, Dan Seal

Nursery for

March 11

 

Babies – Gail Chisholm, Margaret Ann Kennedy, Janice Taylor

Creepers – Cindy Gaines, Hannah Gray

Preschool 1 – Candice & Chris Reed

Preschool 2 – Bonnie Gaines, Stacy Tollison

Preschool 3 – Hannah & Michael Williams

Sunday School Report for

February 26

General Officers –                 9

Adults –                               309

Youth –                                 62

Children –                              66

Preschool –                           64

Monday Rock –

Jail Ministry –                      26

Fire Station Class –

  Total Present –                 536

Financial Report for

February 26

  2012 Budget Goal                           $ 2,273,568.00

Weekly Budget Needs/February   $      40,774.39

Last Sunday Budget Offering        $      27,946.16

2012 February Budgeted Receipts    $    145,998.59

Received to Date for 2012              $    298,122.22

Spent to Date for 2012                    $    229,693.13

Total Missions Giving to Date for 2012$       46,310.39

Lottie Moon Giving to Date (2011)                   $      53,479.85

Lottie Moon Goal                              $      70,000.00

Wednesday Night Supper

March 7, 2012

 

Adult & Children’s Menu:

BBQ Sandwich, Potato Salad & Baked Beans

OR

Chef Salad

Dessert:

Reese’s Brownie Trifle

 

 

Supper Volunteers:

Ann & Dan Seal (T)

Sherry & Joe Magee (S)

Serving the Saints:

Paula Magers (1)

Joann Upchurch (2)

You may sign up by emailing  mgatlin@calvarytupelo.com or in Sunday School or Worship.  ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOON ON TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK.

Calendar of Opportunities

Sunday, March 4, 2012

9:15 A.M.  Sunday School

10:30 A.M. Worship

5:00 P.M.  Fourteen-Forty Student Ensemble Rehearsal (Choir Room)

Frontline Prayer (A104)

6:00 P.M.  NAMB Mission Speakers

                  Worship KStyle (FMC)

Monday, March 5, 2012

8:00 A.M.  PS/K (M-F)

4:45 P.M.  Sanctuary Bells (A103)

6:00 P.M.  Monday ROCK (Youth Building)

6:30 P.M.  Mona Walker Group (Chisholm)

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

11:00 A.M. Women on Mission (Game Room)

12:00 P.M. Southern Bells (A103)

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

11:00 A.M. Senior Adult Choir (Choir Room)

4:30 P.M.  Family Fellowship Meal

4:45 P.M.  Bible Drill (C227)

5:30 P.M.  Grow Team G Visitation

Property & Space Comm. (A108)

6:00 P.M.  Prayer Meeting

Youth ROCK

Children’s Choirs

Orchestra Rehearsal

7:00P.M.   Sanctuary Choir  Rehearsal

Thursday, March 8, 2012

6:45 A.M.  Youth Prayer Breakfast (Connie’s)

9:00 A.M.   Mother’s Day Out

12:00 P.M. Community Lent Service  (at St. Luke Methodist)

2:30  P.M.  Friendship Class Meeting (Traceway)

6:00 P.M.   Adult 5 Dinner

 

 

Home Missions Spotlight

Next Sunday we will welcome George and Cathy Chinn to Calvary.  They are serving as Mississippi River Ministry Regional Coordinators. Mississippi River Ministry, a Southern Baptist ministry, is a partnership of the area’s eight state conventions (Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee), the North American Mission Board and Woman’s Missionary Union. Southern Baptists are working together to provide ministries, evangelize, strengthen existing churches and start new churches in 196 counties and parishes of the MRM region.  

Worship KStyle

 

5pm      The Bridge Mission Project

1^st-6^th Grade in FMC

Going to Helping Hands Ministry

1^st-3^rd Bring Canned Goods

4^th-6^th Grade Bring Cooking Oil

6pm      Worship KStyle

1^st-6^th Grade in FMC

Preschool 2-K5 in Children’s Building

Student Ministry News

•ROCK…Wednesdays in the Youth Building at 6 pm as we continue our series on LOVE.

•Prayer Breakfast…Thursdays at 6:45 am at Connie’s Chicken.

•Summer Camp 2012…June 11-15 at Pickwick Landing Conference Center.  Bryant Bush, speaker and Jake Gulledge, worship leader.  Cost is $265 per person.  $50 deposit deadline is March 25^th.

•Spring Break Retreat…March 11-14.  Cost is $50 per student.  Includes local and area missions, Memphis missions, and Lakers/Grizzlies game.  See Chad or Brandy to register.

•KStyle…tonight at 6 pm in the FMC.  Student leaders wear KStyle shirt.

Empty Bowl Luncheon

Wednesday, February 29

Tupelo Furniture Market, Building #5

on Coley Road

Doors open for shopping at 10 A.M.

Soup served at 11 A.M.

Volunteers welcome to help set-up

Mon. 27^th at 9:30 A.M.

Tues. 28^th at 9:45 A.M.

MEMORIALS

Gift to Lottie Moon Missions Fund by individual in Memory of Mrs. Mary Elliott.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Memory of Mr. Robert Caldwell.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Memory of Mr. Don Winders.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Memory of Mr. Don Falkner.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Memory of Mrs. Mary Elliott.

Gift to General Fund by individuals in Memory of Mr. Donald Winders.

Gift to Preschool Fund by individual in Memory Mrs. Lucille Huff.

Gift to Loving Hands Ministry by individuals in Memory of Mr. Larry Franks.

HONORARIUMS

Gift to General Fund by individual in Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Brenner.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Honor of Dr. & Mrs. Cecil Franks & Mr. & Mrs. James Whatley.

Gift to Loving Hands Ministry by individuals in Honor Mrs. Ashley Kahlstorf Owens.

Sunday’s Servants for        

March 4

 

Offertory Prayer – Heywood Washburn

Offering Committee – Dale Mitchell, Bill Sisk

Van Driver (T) – Bill Kahlstorf

Hospital Visitation – Heywood Washburn, Matt Wesson

Nursery for

March 4

 

Babies – Gail Chisholm, Francille Hinchey, Anita Redd

Creepers – Ashley Gray, Caroline Gray

Preschool 1 – Marla & Jason Darnell

Preschool 2 – Amanda & Josh Sullivan

Preschool 3 – Holly Boyd, Cindy Robbins

Sunday School Report for

February 19

  General Officers –               10

  Adults –                               262

  Youth –                                 70

  Children –                              68

  Preschool –                           51

  Monday Rock –                   17

  Jail Ministry –                      19

  Fire Station Class –              7

  Total Present –                504

Financial Report for

February 19

  2012 Budget Goal                           $ 2,273,568.00

   Weekly Budget Needs/February   $      40,774.39

   Last Sunday Budget Offering        $      39,391.61

   2012 February Budgeted Receipts    $    145,998.59

   Received to Date for 2012              $    255,596.56

   Spent to Date for 2012                    $    213,044.27

   Total Missions Giving to Date for 2012$       46,062.04

   Lottie Moon Giving to Date (2011)                   $      53,471.85

   Lottie Moon Goal                              $      70,000.00

Wednesday Night Supper

February 29, 2012

Adult Menu:

Vegetable Soup, Baked Potato & Fixins

OR

Chef Salad

Children’s Menu:

Vegetable Soup & Grilled Cheese

Dessert:

Peanut Butter Pie

 

Supper Volunteers:

Ruth & Lewis Touchstone(T)

Sue Washburn(S)

Serving the Saints:

Barbara Norberto

 

You may sign up by emailing  mgatlin@calvarytupelo.com or in Sunday School or Worship.  ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOON ON TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK.

Calendar of Opportunities

Sunday, February 26, 2012

9:15 A.M.  Sunday School

10:30 A.M. Worship

5:00 P.M.  Fourteen-Forty Student Ensemble Rehearsal(Choir Room)

Frontline Prayer (A104)

6:00 P.M.  Worship

                  Worship KStyle (FMC)

Monday, February 27, 2012

8:00 A.M.  PS/K (M-F)

4:45 P.M.  Sanctuary Bells (A103)

6:00 P.M.  Monday ROCK (Youth Building)

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

9:00 A.M.   Ladies Bible Study (Youth Building)

9:30 A.M.   Judy Lyle Group (Craft Room)

12:00 P.M. Southern Bells (A103)

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

4:30 P.M.  Family Fellowship Meal

4:45 P.M.  Bible Drill (C227)

5:30 P.M.  Grow Team W Visitation

6:00 P.M.  Prayer Meeting

Youth ROCK

Children’s Choirs

Orchestra Rehearsal

7:00P.M.   Sanctuary Choir  Rehearsal

Thursday, March 1, 2012

6:45 A.M.  Youth Prayer Breakfast (Connie’s)

9:00 A.M.   Mother’s Day Out

12:00 P.M. Community Lent Service  (at Calvary)

6:00 P.M.   Parkgate Pregnancy Banquet (Orchard)

Friday, March  2, 2012

6:00 P.M.   Heart of a Happy Home Women’s Conf. (Harrisburg)

Saturday, March 3, 2012

8:00 A.M.   Heart of a Happy Home Women’s Conf. (Harrisburg)

From Your Pastor,

This morning we are so excited to welcome Bro. Bert Harper and Mrs. Jan Harper to Calvary for our Marriage Conference. Bro. Bert currently serves as the Director of Marriage, Family, and Pastoral Ministries at American Family Association. As a pastor of local churches (most recently West Jackson Street), Bro. Bert has nearly four decades of experience counseling couples.

The conference will focus on the following topics:

Family History – Christ’s Power for Restoration Vital Signs – Christ’s Presence Renewed The Examination – Christ’s Purpose Rewarded Tests & Diagnosis – Christ’s Promise Reproduced Prescriptions & Prognosis – Christ’s Price for Redemption Times:

Sunday - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Sanctuary; Childcare provided for 6^th grade and below) Monday – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Gym; Supper—$5 per person—and Childcare provided by reservation for 6^th grade and below)

Join us for this important time of teaching and fellowship as we focus on God’s hope and direction for your marriage.

 

Blessings,

Pastor David 

Calvary Loves Carver

Calvary Loves Carver is a new local missions initiative for Calvary members.  As we come alongside the Carver School faculty & students, we can bring hope to kindergarten students by serving as mentors & tutors.  We can give encouragement to faculty who are pouring their lives into the students.  And we can help build pride in the school by helping on the grounds.

We need church members who are willing to be Breakfast Buddies, Lunch Buddies, or mentors during weekday mornings or afternoons.  If you would like to find out how you can be a part of this local missions effort, contact Dickie Rhea at the church office.

Monday Rock

We still need volunteers to help with our apartment ministry.  The leadership team is in place, but we need 2-3 volunteers each week to help with crafts & snacks.  If you would be available to help on Monday nights from 6-7 pm, please call the church office

Student Ministry News

•ROCK…resumes this Wednesday in the Youth Building at 6 pm as we continue our series on LOVE.  This Wednesday:  “Battle of the Sexes.”

•Prayer Breakfast…Thursdays at 6:45 am at Connie’s Chicken.

•Summer Camp 2012…June 11-15 at Pickwick Landing Conference Center.  Bryant Bush, speaker and Jake Gulledge, worship leader.  Cost is $265 per person.  $50 deposit deadline is March 18^th.

•Spring Break Retreat…March 11-14.  Cost is $50 per student.  Includes local and area missions, Memphis missions, and Lakers/Grizzlies game.  See Chad or Brandy to register.

•KStyle…tonight from 5-7 pm in the FMC in conjunction with Marriage Conference.  Snack provided.  Student leaders wear KStyle shirt.

Christmas Card Project

For Prison Ministry

Mississippi WMU received a tremendous response to the Christmas Card Project in 2011, & they plan to do this project again in 2012.  As you are putting away unused Christmas cards, or if you wish to purchase cards as they go on sale, you can bring them to the church office.  We will hold them until the cards are requested for Christmas 2012.

MEMORIALS

Gift to Lottie Moon Missions Fund by individual in Memory of Mrs. Mary Elliott.

Gift to General Fund by individual in Memory of Mr. Homer Norvell.

Gift to General Fund by individuals in Memory of Mr. Robert Caldwell.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Memory of Mr. Robert Caldwell.

Gift to Building Renovation Fund by individuals in Memory of Mrs. Mary Elliott.

Gift to Preschool Scholarship Fund by Adult  SS in Memory Mrs. Lucille Huff.

Gift to General Fund by individual in Memory of Mr. Donald Winders.

Gift to Building Renvoation Fund by individual in Memory of Mr. Robert Caldwell, Mr. Wayne Parker, & Mrs. Mary Ellen Kahlstorf.

HONORARIUMS

Gift to C.W.J.C. by Friendship SS Class in Honor of Rev. Steve Hurt.

Sunday’s Servants for        

 February 26

 

Offertory Prayer – Dan Seal

Offering Committee – Josh Hurt, Pat Nunnelee

Van Driver (T) – Ken Krason

Hospital Visitation – Bill Kahlstorf, Sam Newell

Nursery for

February 26

 

Babies – Gail Chisholm, Carolyn Gray, Anita Redd

Creepers – Carolyn Bullard, Hannah Gray

Preschool 1 – Kate Gray, Sarah Gray

Preschool 2 – Nyanza Steward, Beth Thompson

Preschool 3 – Ashley Gray, Caroline Gray

Sunday School Report for

February 12

  General Officers –               10

  Adults –                               298

  Youth –                                 79

  Children –                              74

  Preschool –                           53

  Monday Rock –                   20

  Jail Ministry –                      20

  Fire Station Class –              7

  Total Present –                561

Financial Report for

February 12

  2012 Budget Goal                           $ 2,273,568.00

   Weekly Budget Needs/February   $      40,774.39

   Last Sunday Budget Offering        $      34,237.75

   2012 February Budgeted Receipts    $    145,998.59

   Received to Date for 2012              $    222,922.49

   Spent to Date for 2012                    $    205,340.61

   Total Missions Giving to Date for 2012$       45,521.53

   Lottie Moon Giving to Date               $      53,143.85

   Lottie Moon Goal                              $      70,000.00

Wednesday Night Supper

February 22, 2012

 

Adult & Children’s Menu:

Breakfast for Supper

OR

Chef Salad

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Supper Volunteers:

Mary Ann & Paul Skinner(T)

Gladys Diaz (S)

Serving the Saints:

Sara Gore

 

You may sign up by emailing  mgatlin@calvarytupelo.com or in Sunday School or Worship.  ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOON ON TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK.

Calendar of Opportunities

Sunday, February 19, 2012

9:15 A.M.  Sunday School

10:30 A.M. Worship

1:30 P.M.  Taylor/Weatherly Bridal Shower

3:30 P.M.  Finance Comm. (A108)

5:00 P.M.  Marriage Emphasis Conference

                 Worship KStyle (FMC)

7:00 P.M.  Deacons Meeting (Choir Room)

Monday, February 20, 2012

6:00 P.M.  Marriage Emphasis Conference

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

8:00 A.M.   PS/K (T-F)

9:00 A.M.   Ladies Bible Study (Youth Building)

12:00 P.M. Southern Bells (A103)

7:00 P.M.   Mom 2 Mom

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

4:00 P.M.  Building Implementation Comm. (Craft Room)

4:30 P.M.   Family Fellowship Meal

4:45 P.M.  Bible Drill (C227)

5:30 P.M.  Communication Comm. (A108)

                  Grow Team O Visitation

6:00 P.M.  Business Meeting

                  Youth ROCK

                  Children’s Choirs

                  Orchestra Rehearsal

7:00P.M.   Sanctuary Choir  Rehearsal

Thursday, February 23, 2012

6:45 A.M.  Youth Prayer Breakfast (Connie’s)

9:00 A.M.   Mother’s Day Out

10:00 A.M. Senior Friends (Game Room)

12:00 P.M. Community Lent Service  (1^st Presbyterian)