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October 29, 2009
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Daylight Savings Time Ends
Mentor Training
Global Bridegroom Fast
Discovery Day & New Members' Fellowship
Baptism
Rest Week
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Greetings!

It's a good idea and beneficial spiritual discipline to count your blessings. The old hymn counsels us, "Count your many blessings, name them one by one." Pastor Steve suggests that lyric needs to change: "Count your many blessings, name them ton by ton."

According to Psalm 50:23, gratitude honors God and prepares the way for him to do more in our lives. Don't you want to make room for God to do more in and through you? Of course.

Be sure to take time to identify the blessings of God in your life. After making your list, express your thanks personally to the Lord for his goodness, grace, provision, and watch care.

Remember: God inhabits the praises of his people. Practicing the discipline of giving thanks helps to remove the illusion that God is absent. Ingratitude hinders your capacity to connect with God. Giving thanks puts things in proper perspective and acknowledges God's preeminence in our lives.

So, let's give thanks to God.

 
Daylight Savings Time, Nov. 1
 
Clock
Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday, November 1. We revert back to standard time.

Officially, we change our clocks at 2:00am on Sunday morning. However, it might be a good idea to change your clocks before heading off to bed.

Remember, you "fall back" this Sunday, meaning that you get an extra hour of sleep. That's good news: you recapture that hour you lost last spring.

Service Schedule:
  • On Sunday, November 1, we will have a combined Worship Service at 10:00am in the Worship Center.
  • Following worship, we will spend time together in the Word and Ministry Time. (This Sunday is not a Friends & Family Service.)
  • It is a Rest Sunday, so there is no Bible Study or Kids Church.
Training for All Mentors
Whole & Healthy Children Initiative
Mission Houston Mentor Training
For: new & returning mentors
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
  • Copperfield Church: Conference Room 1
  • 8350 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX, 77095
  • 7:00 - 8:30pm
  • This training is required for all mentors. Experienced mentors are asked both to continue learning and to help by sharing with new mentor candidates.
  •  RSVP: [email protected]

Cy-Fair ISD Mentor Training

For: new mentors in Cy-Fair are required to attend
Friday, November 6, 2009
  • Berry Center Educational Support Center
  • 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX, 77433
  • 9:30 - 11:30am
  • Cy-Fair ISD Mentor Training is required for all new mentors in CFISD.
  • RSVP: [email protected] or 281-894-3952
  • Click here to download the PDF flyer
 
Global Bridegroom Fast, Nov. 2-4
 
Praying
GBF is Monday - Wednesday, November 2 - 4. We will fast from 6:00am on Monday until 6:00pm on Wednesday.
 
The highlight of the GBF will be our corporate intercession gathering. We will meet on Monday, November 2, in the Student Center, from 7:00 - 9:00pm, for our time of corporate intercession.
 
God is moving in the earth today. Our God is mobilizing and energizing prayer on behalf of our Bridegroom King. May we cooperate with, participate in, and bless what the Holy Spirit is doing to prepare the way for our Glorious King.
 
Join us for corporate intercession and worship on Monday, November 2, at 7:00pm.
Discovery Day & New Members' Fellowship, Nov. 8
Discovery Day
Discovery Day
is a part of the New Members' Process at Calvary. In this seminar, guests and new members find out about the philosophies, practices, vision, and values of our congregation.
 
Our New Members' Fellowship follows the Discovery Day seminar. This informal luncheon is a great place to interact with our pastoral team.
 
Our next Discovery Day is scheduled for 9am on Sunday, November 8.
 
Please let us know if you plan to participate in Discovery Day, so that we can prepare enough materials and food. Kid Care is also available. 
 
To RSVP, contact Margaret Petry at [email protected] or at 281.550.4323 x 120.
 
Baptism, Nov. 15
Baptism
Baptism is one of our first steps of obedience as followers of Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20). It is also a powerful prophetic picture of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ (Romans 6:1-4).
 
In the waters of baptism, we publicly declare that we have died to our old way of life and have been raised to walk in the new life we found in Jesus.
 
A spiritual transaction takes place in baptism (Colossians 2:11-12). Remember what happened at the baptism of Jesus? The Father declared his love to the Son and the Spirit touched Jesus. We should anticipate that the Lord will meet us in our baptism. Like Jesus, our baptism is a great pleasure to the Father. Baptism is a time for us to encounter God's affirming love and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. 
 
If you are interested in following the Lord Jesus in Believer's Baptism, please contact Margaret Petry at [email protected] or at 281.550.4323 x 120.
 
Rest Week, Nov. 23-29
 
The week of November 23-29 is a Rest Week at Calvary. That means we take a break from our normal routine in order to build in times for rest, recollection, and re-creation. It is a time to refocus on God. It is also a time for our servant leaders to get refreshed.
 
Rest Week Schedule, November 23-29
  • Bible Study Rest, Sunday, November 29
  • Kids Church Rest, Sunday, November 29
  • Small Group Rest, November 23-27

Mark Your Calendar 
 
Mark Your CalendarFall Fest
  • Saturday, October 31, 5:30 - 8:00pm
On Saturday night, October 31, it's all hands on deck. Volunteer to serve during one of the two shifts. Or, sign up to serve for the whole evening if your schedule permits.
  • Sign up by calling 281.550.4323
  • Shift One: 5:00 - 7:00pm
  • Shift Two: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Christmas Servant Evangelism Project
  • Walmart SE
  • Saturday, December 12, 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Stay tuned for more details

Calvary Family Night Christmas

  • Sunday evening, December 20
  • More details to come...

Full of thanks and praise,  
Jeff McGee
Executive Pastor
 
Ministry
Team
Training



  • Ministry Team Training
  • Saturday, November 14, 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Special Early Registration: $5 for Calvary members and for students
  • Early Registration: $20
 
Early Registration Deadline: Monday, November 9