The Calvary Family of FaithIs Committed to

The Great Commandments (Matthew 22:37-39)and The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20)

Volume 53, No. 9 March 4, 2012Knowing Christ and

Making Christ Known

Church Office - 792-5159ROC - 836-2949

Weekday Ministry - 793-9898Website - www.calvarydothan.com

MinistersAll Members

Senior PastorPaul Thompson

Ed WrightAssociate Senior Pastor

Brad BradfordAssociate Pastor/Music and Worship

Gary CorneliusAssociate Pastor/Adults and Outreach

Charles UptainExecutive Pastor/

Children and Administration

Ron BruceAssociate Pastor/Recreation

Nate BradyAssociate Pastor/Students

Joyce AlexanderDirector of Preschool Ministries

Patty FarringtonDirector of Senior Adults/Singles

Dixson KlingerHispanic Pastor

Music AssistantBrooke Davis Nolan Dykes

Ministry AssistantsCaren Coleson, Pastoral MinistriesCarol Morris, Executive AssistantHeather Perkins, Adults/Outraech

Anne Register, RecreationEmily Shiver, Senior Adults

Angie Tice, MusicAmanda Arney, Preschool/Students

Mark ShiverFacilities Manager

Leslie PayneChildcare Coordinator

Christi PetersonKitchen Coordinator

Jana FryerWeekday Ministry Assistant

LeeAnn YarbroughWeekday Receptionist

Men Helping Men CookoutA Men’s Ministry Kickoff Event

Friday, March 9 ~ 6:00 p.m. ~ Fellowship Center

Cost: $5.00Tickets are available in the Church Office and on Sundays in the Worship Center Foyer.

New Life Support Classes Coming Wednesday, March 14

Make plans now to begin the Faith@Home journey and grow in your walk with Christ. Here is what we have coming:• Parents of Preschoolers, "Who Is God," by Francis Chan, led by Ian and Jennifer Worrell, Room G316• Parents of Children (Grades 1-6), Honor Begins at Home, from the movie “Courageous,” led by Bill Alexander, Room G317• Parents of Students (Grades 7-12), Home Made Marriage, led by Ed and Jana Wright, Room G315• Adults with no children/grown children, "Simple Life," led by Darrell Cook, Room G318• Adults with no children/grown children, Giving Grace Away, from the movie "The Grace Card," led by Steve and Lisa Duebelt, Room G319• Single Adults, Single and Parenting, led by Lance Whaley and Teresa Watford, Room R304• All Adults, Taking Faith to the Home, led by Stacey Harrison and Gary Cornelius, Room G311• Men’s Bible Study, Men of Faith, led by Jerome Varnum, Room G312• Women’s Intercessory Prayer, Praying for the Home, led by Ann Varnum, Room G310

Secret Church is an intensive time of Bible teaching and prayer for the persecuted church led by David Platt, pastor of the Church at Brookhills in Birmingham. He also wrote the book “Radical.” The times of teaching will center on suffering and why we suffer. Suffering is a reality of living in a fallen world and as followers of Christ, we are not immune to adversity and affliction. Because of this, we will walk through times of sickness, sorrow, pain, or even persecution. Workbooks are available for $5.00. Tickets for these workbooks will be available beginning this Sunday, March 4, in the Worship Center Foyer. For more information, you can visit Lifeway’s website: http://www.lifeway.com.

Calvary Fellowship Center

Page 2Information for Last WeekFebruary 20-26, 2012

THE PEOPLE CAME...LCG, February 26On Campus........................................822Mission Churches..............................203Westside Terrace .................................65Outreach Bible Study ..........................52Total ...............................................1,142

THE PEOPLE GAVE…General FundGiven February 26 ................$47,744.11Given Year-to-Date .............$376,620.87Partners In MinistryGiven Year-to-Date .................$1,964.00

AND THE LORD ADDEDTO THE CHURCH…

BY LETTER BY BAPTISM Matthew Crosby Hannah Jernigan

(Picture Not Available) BY BAPTISM Tucker Whaley BAPTIZED Jacob Kreitzer BY BAPTISM Jeannie Peters Anita Mosley Tucker Whaley

Sermon ScheduleMarch 4, 2012

8:15 and 10:45 a.m.Message by Paul Thompson

“THE FINAL WEEK OF JESUS:From Triumph to Tears”

Luke 19:28-44

6:00 p.m.Message by Paul Thompson

“The Wisdom and Power of God”1 Corinthians 1:18-21

From the Senior Pastor Feeling a bit like a racehorse at the starting gate, I am eager to take off running as I begin ministry with you this week! As I hope you are, I am excited about a new beginning and all the potential that fresh start holds for us all. As I begin to earnestly pray about what God would have me do first in leadership, He struck me with a clear and compelling need. Believing that God is doing something new in my life and yours, I quickly assumed that need was revival or renewal. Then I realized that revival is a result of what God wants us to do first. What God wants from us most is to seek Him above all and turn from anything that has kept us from Him so that He can bless us. A new pastor, new priorities, new programs, new plans, etc. are all secondary to God doing what God alone can and will do. So before I do another thing, I’m going to do this (and hope you’ll join me): “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If” – There’s a qualifier in this promise. Revival/renewal is not a guarantee. It is predicated on the right actions of God’s people. If we genuinely desire it and are willing to follow the Biblical guidelines for it, then we should expect to see it. If we do not, then we will not. “my people who are called by my name” – God clearly wants to begin a work of renewal, restoration, and revival with His own people. As Christians, we focus much on the sins of the world, and there is a place for that. But God promises to do a work from the inside out. If God’s true children at Calvary will do what this passage says, we have every reason to expect by faith that God will respond. “humble themselves” – Humility says the need isn’t with them, but with us. More

specifically, it is with me. Until a type of humility that recognizes that I/we may be a hindrance to, or a catalyst of, real revival sweeps over us, we should not expect much. Pride, self-sufficiency, and self-righteousness are all enemies of revival. As I pray, I am reminded that revival must start with me. I urge you to pray in that same manner. “pray and seek my face” – This sort of praying cannot be casual or flippant. “Seeking God’s face” must include passion, diligence, and patience. What Calvary – and by extension, Dothan – needs is not what I can offer, but what God alone can do. To seek God’s face is to spend enough time with Him until we sense His leadership and direction. Then, we trust in His power to accomplish His plan. “turn from their wicked ways” – There it is again – a focus on our/my wicked ways! Pray that God would reveal to you any sin whatsoever that hinders your relationship with him, affects your attitude towards His people, and limits the effectiveness of your testimony at home and in the community. I’m asking you to pray that because I’m praying that today! The undeniable prerequisite for the revival we desire is repentance. “then …” – God’s powerful response of hearing, forgiving, and restoring is a promise to us, His people in response to our sincerely desiring, intentionally humbling, earnestly praying, and honestly repenting. Join me in praying today and the days to come for our church, our community, and God’s plan for us all. I am praying that God will work in and through us for His glory in a way that causes us to recognize His hand and to give Him all the credit!

Soli Deo Gloria! Paul A. Thompson

Ministry NewsC.O.M.E. - Calvary On Mission EverydayMen’s Ministry Cookout If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, please do so this week. We need to know how many to prepare for. Right now we have about 50 tickets sold. This will be a great time to learn about our new Men’s Ministry. It will be a great time to get to know other men. It will be a great time to have some fun and fellowship and a couple of people will dine like a king! We will draw to see who eats a fillet and who eats a burger. The burgers will be good. The fillet will be great! Contact the Church Office and reserve your place.

Guatemala Mission Trip Our mission this year will be to go back to Guatemala. We will have a preliminary meeting on Wednesday, March 7, at 6:00 p.m. in Room G314. Once again, we will take an evangelism team, a medical team, and a construction team. God has used us and will continue to do so. Come find out about the trip.

Preschool MinistryVIPs for Sunday, March 4 8:15: Lisa Fuller, Judi Lindey, Matt and Jackie Whitehead10:45: David and Elizabeth Woodham, Gayla Patterson, Anna-Kate Patterson 6:00: Jason and Stephanie Gilbreaith

Birth AnnouncementKatelyn Kite Rumanek

February 1, 20126 pounds, 15 ounces

Parents: Rob and Ashley RumanekGrandparents: Charles and Becky Kite

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SUNDAY, MARCH 4 8:15 a Worship Celebration, WC 8:15 a DiscipleLand/G-Force Worship, FC 9:30 a Life Connection Groups10:45 a Worship Celebration, WC10:45 a DiscipleLand/G-Force Worship, FC10:45 a Iglesia Bautista El Calvario, Chapel 5:00 p Sunday Outreach 6:00 p Evening Worship, WC MONDAY, MARCH 5 9:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, AR10:15 a Senior Adult Ladies Bible Study, R304 3:00 p Fine Arts Program 5:30 p Zumba Class, ARTUESDAY, MARCH 6 9:00 a Blood Pressure Check 9:00 a Women’s Bible Study, R304 3:00 p Camp ROCK Mentoring Program 4:00 p Calvary Ringers, G318 5:30 p Adorned Girl’s Small Groups, M270/272 6:30 p Iglesia Prayer ServiceWEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 9:00 a Community Bible Study, Chapel 9:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, AR10:00 a Sonshine Choir, Choir Room 5:00 p Family Night Supper, FC 5:30 p Wigglefest, Gym 5:45 p M&M’s 6:00 p STOMP, Grades 1-6 6:00 p Student Worship, TZ 6:00 p Camp ROC Parents’ Bible Study, Craft Room 6:00 p DivorceCare, R308 6:00 p DivorceCare for Kids, R306 6:00 p GriefShare, R301 6:00 p Single and Parenting, R304 6:00 p English as a Second Language, AR 6:00 p Prayer and Praise, Chapel 6:00 p Connection Ministry Team Meeting, G319 6:00 p Guatemala Mission Trip Meeting, G314 6:00 p New York Mission Trip Meeting, R301 6:30 p Deacons’ Meeting, R300 6:30 p Celebration Wind Ensemble, WC 7:30 p Celebration Choir, Choir RoomTHURSDAY, MARCH 811:30 a Sonshine Fellowship, FC 3:00 p Camp ROCK Mentoring ProgramFRIDAY, MARCH 9 9:00 a Senior Adult Exercise, AR 6:00 p Iglesia Music Rehearsal, Chapel 6:00 p Men Helping Men Cookout, FCSATURDAY, MARCH 10 6:30 p Iglesia Music Lessons, Chapel

Ministry NewsMusic/Worship Ministry I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL SUNDAY! I’m very excited about what God is going to do and how we will be able to honor Him as we join to worship and praise our Lord. BE EARLY and BE READY! You don’t want to miss anything. This is going to be a great day in the life of our family of faith. Let’s continue to pray for Bro. Paul and his family as they prepare for their move and continue to transition to this place of service. Beginning Sunday, March 11, we will share a series of worship times, “Walk with Christ to the Cross.” This will be during our 6:00 services and promises to be a great time of praise, worship, reflection and challenge.

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow!

Recreation MinistryNew York Mission Trip / July 27-August 4 Sign up today for the New York mission trip! Your $100 deposit holds your spot. Participants are limited to 50, so don’t wait. There is a meeting on Wednesday, March 7, at 6:00 p.m. in Room R301, for all New York mission team members. Your second payment will be due at this time.

Children’s MinistryFirst Grade Take It Home Event All first grade parents are invited to a Faith@Home style training session on Family Devotions. We will meet during the LCG hour on Sunday, March 18.

Your first graders will be right across the hall, and we will have a time for you to practice what you learn with your child! Just bring your Bible, and we will see you in Room 206 on the second floor of the Office Building.

Student MinistryStudent SNAC / Sunday, March 11 / The Student Ministry will have a special INEWAGTZ (If Nothing Else We All Go To Zaxby’s) after evening worship. We will meet in The Zone for chicken fingers and games.

Daddy-Daughter Date Night / hosted by the Adorned Girls Ministry / Thursday, March 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the backyard of John and Margaret Downs, 612 N. Shady Lane / Guest Speakers: father-daughter duo, Ed and Haley Wright. This is a night of connection and affection for seventh through twelfth grade girls and their fathers. For more information or to reserve your spot, call Amanda Arney in the Church Office, 792-5159.

The Wiregrass Media Conference / April 27-28 / This is a large event open not only to our students, but to all student ministries in the Wiregrass. At the conference, students and parents will be informed on how to critically think about the media they allow in their lives. Be on the lookout for further details coming soon! If you have any questions, call Nate in the Church Office, 792-5159.

Singles Ministry• Singles 5 Fellowship / Saturday, March 3 / 5:00 p.m. / Home of Billy Turner / 2616 Creekwood Drive / Bring a side dish.• Singles 3, 4, and 5 Joint LCG / Sunday, March 4 / 9:30 a.m. / Worship Center / Jim DeHaven will be leading Bible study. Please come and join us.• March Mission Project – Wiregrass Hope Group

Senior Adult Ministry• Sonshine Fellowship / Thursday, March 8 / PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Center / Program by Brad Bradford• Washington DC Trip / March 15-20 / Please pray for our group as we travel.• Eufaula Pilgrimage / Friday, March 30 / Leave church at 8:00 a.m. / Call Emily to sign up and for details of the trip.• March Mission Project – Baby Bottles for Wiregrass Hope Group / Keep filling those bottles with your loose change.

Staff On Call ScheduleSaturday, March 4

Brad Bradford, 714-2028

Sunday, March 5Patty Farrington, 618-5845

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THANK YOU NOTES RECEIVED Sandra Boyle Doug, Lisa, Ryan and Hannah-Grayson Lee

DEACONS OF THE WEEK March 4 Doug Kosan, Ralph Miller, Jimmy Morris, Bob MooreMarch 11 Shane Sinquefield, Kent Nunnally, Gene Pollan, W. Kevin Smith

USHERS SERVING IN MARCH 8:15: Drue Pynes, Sam Robinson, Bill Miller, Mark Smith, John Woody10:45: Jim Bradburn, Eddie Hall, Todd McMahen, Trent Thisler

FIRST TOUCH MINISTRYServing March 4, 9:30 a.m.ROC – MV2 (Maddox)Worship Center – MA3 (Varnum)Preschool – MC1 (Harrison)

SUNDAY OUTREACHMarch 4, 5:00 p.m., Dogwood RoomMC1 (Harrison) AO2 (Hardy) MV2 (Maddox) SG3 (Azar)

BUS DRIVER for Sunday, March 4, Jim Whaley

THANK YOU, VIPS We thank the following Volunteers in Preschool who served in extended Session on February 26: Dean and Pam Lolley, Ian and Jennifer Worrell, Peggy Mills, Lisa Bradburn, Christine Herrington, Sherry Faulk, Sam and Pam Robinson.

FAMILY NIGHT SUPPERWednesday, March 7, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Breakfast DinnerPreschoolers 3 years old and under - free

Children 4-10 years old - $4.00Senior Adults - $4.00

Individuals 11 years old and up - $5.00For reservations or cancellations, call 792-5159 by Monday, 4:30 p.m.

Happy Birthday

March 4 Terri Floyd, Scott Gamble, Eddie Munn; March 5 Parker Boutwell, Dianne Coles, Jay Foster, Austin Gilchrist, Dean Harmon, Joey Hornsby, Cheryl Kosan, Suzanne Long, Avery Patterson, Kathy Underwood; March 6 Michael Ingram, Scott Tempio; March 7 Sid Brumfield, Byron Taylor; March 8 Brandon Acree, Hilly Boyd, Danny Brady, Margaret Grubbs, Jennifer Kirkland, Ricky Krause, Ty Stephens; March 9 Jan DeHaven, Tom Gassett, Mark Nall, Kaitlyn Nand, Guy Rolen, Norman Williams; March 10 Ruth Ashley, Terry Bullard, Joe Campbell, Wayne Conrad, Cameron Dodson, David Grantham, David Grier, Lana Hunt, Asael Morin, Isai Morin, Heath Robinson, Claira Watford, Mae Woody

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