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CALL TO WORSHIP
Leviticus 10:3 says: “This is what the Lord spoke, saying…I must be glorified [worshipped].” Because we so easily forget what it means to worship God, regularly we need to focus our thoughts again. Consider what author and Pastor Kent Hughes writes.
The unspoken, but increasingly common assumption of today’s Christendom is that worship is primarily for us – to meet our needs. Such worship services are entertainment focused, and the worshippers are uncommitted spectators who silently grade the performance…taken to the nth degree, this instills a tragic self-centeredness.
Could this be true of us? Could we be so self-absorbed that even our worship has become about us and not about God? We cannot forget that “worship is one-directional. Worship is focusing on God and giving all glory to Him only, alone, singularly, totally – just Him.”
It is time to meet God. In the quietness before the service begins, please prepare your heart to worship God. Our children through 3rd grade should leave with our junior church staff when instructed. |
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SEPTEMBER 6,
2009
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
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| 9:15
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Education Hour |
| 10:30
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Worship Service |
| 12:00 PM |
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Church Picnic |
| 1:00 PM |
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Afternoon Service |
| Monday |
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| Labor Day - Church Office Closed |
Tuesday |
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| 7:00 PM |
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Revival Prayer Meetings |
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Wednesday |
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6:30 PM |
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Awana |
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Teen Student Impact |
7:00 PM |
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Adult Bible Study / Prayer Meeting |
8:00 PM |
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Missions Committee Meeting |
| Thursday |
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10:00 AM |
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Ladies' Bible Study |
| Saturday |
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7:30 PM |
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Young Marrieds' Class Activity |
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WEDNESDAY NIGHTS @ FCBC
You won’t want to miss Wednesday nights here at First Calvary. Beginning this Wednesday, both AWANA and Student Impact begin at 6:30 pm and the adult Bible Study and Prayer Meeting begin at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending and bring a friend!
CHURCH PICNIC
The entire church is invited to attend our church picnic following this morning’s service. Following the picnic, we will have an afternoon service. There will not be a 6:00 p.m. service today.
LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
A weekly study on the Gospel of John begins this Thursday at 10:00 a.m. A sign up sheet is located at the Resource Center. For more details, contact Ingrid Carpenter (651/459-3180 or hicarpenter@juno.com) or Pam Waller (H-651/451-0592, W-651/451-6487 or pamelajwaller@gmail.com).
ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY!
Our third Abounding In Thanksgivings offering for 2009 is next Sunday, September 13th. The hope is that all who call First Calvary Baptist Church their church will participate in this special offering. Please pray and plan how the Lord would have you to participate.
FRESH GROWTH PRAYER MEETINGS
Beginning Sunday, September 20th, we kick off a week of meetings with Evangelist Ben Everson and the Bible Revival Ministries team. With great original music and powerful preaching, the week of meetings is intended to stir our hearts toward genuine Christianity. Our church needs revival. Please pray, mark your calendars and find out more at www.biblerevival.com.
Revival prayer meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. this Tuesday at the following locations:
South St. Paul
Mr. Kevin Trandem
Inver Grove Heights
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Nelson
Eagan
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Nelson
Cottage Grove/Newport
Mr. & Mrs. Vern Donnelly
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AWANA TRAINING SEMINAR
The van will leave at 8:15 a.m. this Saturday for the AWANA Training Seminar in Anoka. If you would like to attend, but have not signed up yet, please see Curtice Huntington for more information.
FAMILY FELLOWSHIP @ THE VERWAYS
Sunday, September 20th, following the evening service, there will be a family fellowship at the VerWays’ home for those whose last names begin with G,H,I,J,K,L. To help with our planning, please RSVP the church office (651/451-6487 or firstcalvary@1stcalvary.com) no later than Wednesday, September 16th, or sign up at the Resource Center.
MEN'S OUTDOOR DAYS
Join us for two days of great outdoor activities and Christian fellowship. We head to Hayward, WI September 17th -19th. Space is limited. Sign up at the Resource Center. Details are available on the bulletin board or see Pastor Mike VerWay.
LADIES’ HEART CONFERENCE
This year’s conference will be at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI, October 15 – 17. For more information, pick up a brochure in the lobby or visit www.northlandcamp.org. If you have questions, please contact Brenda VerWay.
DAY AT THE LAKE
Retired? Join us at Bernice Glassing's place on Green Lake, Tuesday, September 15th. We will leave the church at 10:00 a.m. and return about 4:00 p.m. Sign up at the resource center, and if you can, please bring a salad/side dish to share.
CHILDREN'S FALL FESTIVAL
The annual Fall Festival at Camp Chetek is Saturday, September 19th, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for all children in 1st - 6th grade. Please sign your children up with Pastor Chris by Sunday, September 13th. Important: We are in need of 2 -3 adult drivers / sponsors to go along with the kids. Please see Pastor Chris if you are willing to serve in this way.
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