Mark Your Calendar

Oct 1 Oct 1 –– “Debt Free in ‘23” begins“Debt Free in ‘23” begins

Oct 3 Oct 3 –– Snatched from the FireSnatched from the Fire

Oct 6 Oct 6 –– 55thth Quarter (Youth)Quarter (Youth)

Oct 8 Oct 8 –– Varbergs Visit CalvaryVarbergs Visit Calvary

Oct 12 Oct 12 –– Senior ConnectionSenior Connection

Oct 14 Oct 14 –– Men’s Prayer BreakfastMen’s Prayer Breakfast

Oct 15 Oct 15 –– Leadership MeetingLeadership Meeting

Oct 15 Oct 15 –– “Pursuit” Mission Store “Pursuit” Mission Store KickKick--Off EventOff Event

Oct 17 Oct 17 –– Prayer ShawlPrayer Shawl

Oct 17 Oct 17 –– Hands of DorcasHands of Dorcas

Oct 19 Oct 19 –– Women’s BonfireWomen’s Bonfire

Oct 21 Oct 21 –– Angel Gown MinistryAngel Gown Ministry

Oct 22 Oct 22 -- Pastor AppreciationPastor Appreciation

Oct 24 Oct 24 –– Friendship Through CardsFriendship Through Cards

Oct 29 Oct 29 –– “The Hunt” (Youth)“The Hunt” (Youth)

Put It All On (Part 1) Given all of the potential threats the United States is currently facing from our nation’s enemies, there has been a lot of talk in the news lately about what defenses we have in place in the event of an attack. We all, of course, hope that we don’t get attacked, but it is reassuring to know that these defenses are in place. I wonder, are we as Christians as aware of the defenses God has provided for us to protect us against spiritual attack as our country is aware of its defenses against a foreign enemy? It is so critical that we not only be aware of these defenses, but also that we be actively engaged in using them as an attack against us from our spiritual enemies isn’t a possibility, but a present reality. Paul reminds us of our current struggle- “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). In the midst of this battle, we are exhorted to take up the whole armor of God that we might be able to continue to stand firm in this evil day. Standing firm in our spiritual battles requires that we put on the six pieces of protective armor God has provided for our defense (6:14-18). We will look at two of these pieces of protection in this month’s article and the other four in the next two month’s Connecting Point articles.

Put on the belt of truth=truthfulness or integrity Before a Roman soldier put on his armor, he put a belt around his waist. Without this belt, his tunic would pose a real problem–similar to the problems ladies face in trying to climb stairs in a long dress. A long flowing garment will easily trip a person up. The belt enabled the soldier to tuck everything in and get it out of the way so he could move about with freedom and ease on the battlefield. Spiritually, the belt which pulls the loose ends together so we are not tripped up is truth or truthfulness. The idea is to live a life characterized by integrity, honesty, and sincerity as opposed to one full of deceit, lies, and hypocrisy. Our character and life should exude truth with the result that we enjoy a clear conscience before God. With a clear conscience, Satan is prevented from attacking us with his condemning accusations.

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Connecting Point

Calvary’s Monthly Newsletter

October 2017

Why does the lack of truthfulness leave us so vulnerable to attack? When a lie gets into our lives that we try to protect for fear of exposure, we are in trouble. Our attempts to hide our lack of truthfulness lead us deeper into sin and make us even more vulnerable to enemy attack. We become cowards, doing whatever we can to prevent exposure. For example, think about all of the negative effects of David’s attempts to cover up his sin with Bathsheba. I remember my uncle’s example as a chaplain in the United States Army. There was a time when he was approached by fellow chaplains and encouraged to handle some funds dishonestly. He was encouraged to join a “good old boys” network and essentially threatened that he would not advance in rank if he refused to play their game. Being a man of truthfulness and integrity, my uncle refused. While it did cost him his promotion and he was forced into early retirement, imagine how much more dearly he would have had to pay if he had compromised his integrity and was dishonest. Think of all of the evil practices he might have been tempted into doing for fear of accusation and exposure. When the enemy has a hold on us and a place to accuse us because of our lack of truthfulness, he has a means of dragging us deeper and deeper into sin and causing us to fall. Let us buckle up with the belt of truth, allowing the Spirit of God to form in us a reputation for sincerity and integrity. May our lips and our life be truthful through and through and may our consciences be clear.

Put on the breastplate of righteousness=righteousness practices; Spirit produced, Christ-like living

The breastplate of a Roman soldier’s armor was made of metal plates or chains that covered the body from the neck to the waist, both front and back. Its purpose was to guard the vulnerable area of the chest and the abdomen. It protected the soldier from the small dagger that was used in battle at short range to “go for the heart.” Spiritually, the breastplate of righteousness is the personal practice of

righteousness in our day-to-day lives. It is Christ-like living that the Holy Spirit produces in us as we depend on Him. Without personal righteousness, we are left with no protection against Satan’s accusatory attacks. In the spiritual battle, we need to make sure our breastplate is complete and sound. A dagger doesn’t need much of an opening to pierce a soldier’s body and cause its destruction. In a similar way, sins in the life of a child of God that remain unconfessed are like defects in our breastplate through which the enemy can thrust his sword. Let’s not fool ourselves into thinking that our only concern needs to be avoiding “big sins.” It is our tendency to exercise great care about the “big things”—the flagrant violations of righteousness—while at the same time becoming lax about the “little things”—the little and secret sins. Where in the Bible do we see God ranking sin? Yes, there are different consequences for sin, but sin is sin to God. He would have us to stop our sin whatever it may be. One of Satan’s tactics is to take a hold of “little sins” in our life and use them as a base of operation through which he works to bring more sin and defeat in our life. Any departure from the righteousness of Christ gives Satan an opportunity to attack us and cause us to fall in battle. Satan just loves to entice us into sin and then club us when we do. That’s why he’s called the “accuser of the brethren.” What protects us spiritually from taking a sword in the heart? We need to allow the Spirit of God to produce the practical or personal righteousness of Christ in us. When the Spirit produces Christ-like character in us, we are protected. What do we do when we become aware of unrighteousness in our lives? We need to keep our confession of sin up to date. We need to acknowledge our sins, seeing them as God does with a view towards being restored to close fellowship with Him. When we confess our sin in this way, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us (1 John 1:9). Forgiven and cleansed, we continue to remain protected from enemy attack. Pastor Ben Brown

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HyVee cards may be purchased at the Connection Center on Sundays or at the church office weekdays.

During the month of October, for every $100 you spend on HyVee cards, an additional 5% will be donated to the L.I.F.E. Fund.

GFL: Groceries, Gas, (& Starbucks) For L.I.F.E.

That means $10 is donated to the fund just for purchasing groceries, gas, prescriptions, postage, or Starbucks!

SENIOR CONNECTIONSENIOR CONNECTION Senior Connection will meet in the chapel on Thursday, October 12, for the movie “Friends for Life” at 3:00 p.m. Following the movie, we will share a meal in the Fellowship Hall (cost is $5). Sign up at the counter in the lobby.

You don’t want to miss this heartwarming story of four orphaned wolf pups, a man facing a lonely future, and the act of kindness that saved them all.

Big city attorney Jim Crawford had won most of the battles in his life, but he couldn't win the battle against his wife's illness. Devastated and alone, he is left to face a lonely future. But suddenly, an unexpected twist of fate leads Jim to discover four orphaned wolf pups who face certain death unless he takes them in. Unprepared for the task, but unwilling to see them suffer, he takes them into his care and keeping. It is a daunting task with unintended, sometimes hilarious consequences. As the wolf pups grow, so does Jim's love for them. But wolves are creatures of the wild, and Jim is faced with the excruciating decision to return his companions from where they came. He does so, hoping they'll remember him...fearing they won't. Reluctantly, he must say goodbye once again. What Jim doesn't anticipate is the way in

which his four beloved friends repay his love... in a surprising and courageous way.

He changes the times

and the seasons.

Daniel 2:21 MISSIONARY VISIT

Dan & Sandy Varberg, serving at Faith Academy in the Philippines, will visit Calvary on October 8. Adult Communities will combine as the Varbergs share during Community hour from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We’d like to get current contact information for ALL of our regular attenders - and pictures, too. We’ll be collecting information and taking pictures every Sunday in October in the lobby. Please stop by!

New to Calvary? Please stop by the picture area in the lobby to fill out a Contact Information Form and get your family picture taken.

Been attending Calvary for awhile? Please let us know if you have a new address, phone number, or email address so we can update our database. You are welcome to stop by and update your picture should you desire.

ONLINE DIRECTORY Our online directory is called “Instant Church Directory.” It is a GREAT tool that we encourage all of our regular attenders to use! It can only be accessed by church attenders who submit their contact information and email address. Those people are then given a unique password via the Instant Church Directory app. It can be viewed through a mobile app or via your computer. Printed copies of the Online Directory will be available upon request.

We would love for you to be included in the Church Database & Online Directory!

CHURCH DATABASE Our database allows us to get in touch with you, record important events, create reports, track attendance, and more, so it is important that we have your information. This is only accessible to church staff.

Special Leadership Meeting

On Sunday, October 15, during the Community hour, at 9:00 a.m., we will have a special meeting in the Calvary Chapel. We will discuss the next steps for helping Calvary be more intentional about disciple-making in its ministry programs. All Elders, Trustees, Deacons, and Mission Committee members are encouraged to attend as well as members of the Adult Leadership Team, Assimilation Team, and Evangelism Outreach Team.

Debt Free in 23 Campaign The Trustee Committee would like to invite you to participate in the “Debt Free in 23” campaign with the intent to have the mortgage paid off by 2023. Starting October 1 through November 5, we will take an offering that is over and above your tithes and L.I.F.E. Campaign donations and use these offerings as a payment directly to the mortgage principal. This payment will also be above and beyond the monthly principal payments that are normally scheduled from the budget and from GFL -Groceries, Gas, (& Starbucks) For Life. For those who are new to the church, our building was formerly a Wal-Mart building

which we purchased in 2008. We have invested about $4.5 million in building and land improvements and have a debt of just under $1.4 million. We pay about $4,660.00 per month toward the principal from the budget and pay about $500.00 per month toward the principal from GFL. As you can see, in the past 9 years, we have been blessed. This thanksgiving offering will be paid directly toward the principal as an extra one-time payment. If you are interested in contributing to this campaign (again, with intent of this being over and above normal tithes and L.I.F.E. Campaign contributions), there will be green and white envelopes available in the chair pockets in the Worship Center or you can simply list “Debt Free in 23” on your check memo and place it in the offering. Thank you in advance for your generous giving. If you have any questions, please contract one of the Trustee Committee Members: Nathan Meyer, Ken Schaeffer, Sam Schelhaas, Mark Valencsin, Mark Wenzlaff, and Troy Whitley.

Pastor Appreciation Sunday Sunday, October 22

10:00-10:30 AM

October is Pastor Appreciation month. This is the time to recognize our pastors for their devotion and hard work. There will be a card shower and fellowship time in honor of our ministry staff, our

Pastors Ben Brown, Rick Slattery, and Adam Ansel and our Children’s Ministry Director, Laura Kotalik, and their families.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast Saturday, October 14

8:00 a.m. Men of all ages are invited to share breakfast followed by a time of prayer. Free will offering basket is available.

Hands of Dorcas Quilting Tuesday, October 17

7:00 p.m.

If you would like to help with one of many projects, come join us on quilting night or contact Dee Chabane at (605-857-9319 or quilter86@hotmail.com).

Women’s Exercise Classes Women’s Exercise classes meet at 7:00 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Youth Commons. Please bring a towel and water bottle. Contact Michelle Valencsin with any questions.

Friendship Through Cards

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. Ladies enjoy fellowship as we create beautiful handmade cards for our card ministry and for personal use as well. Please contact Karla Anders for additional information.

Do you crochet or knit? Would you like to learn? Whether you are a beginner or a pro, we encourage you to join us to find out more about the Prayer Shawl ministry which meets the third Tuesday of the month in the West Conference Room. We would love to welcome you to our group and tell you more about what we do!

For more information, please contact

Marcia 760-3201, Rose 665-4615, or Merna 665-3667.

Prayer Shawl Tuesday, Oct. 17

6:30 p.m.

Angel Gown Ministry The Angel Gown Ministry will meet on Saturday, October 21, at 1:00 p.m. The group will make preemie clothes and stillborn burial gowns for the hospital to have on hand as needed. We will have sewing, crocheting, and knitting patterns available. Much of the work can be done in your home. Please contact Dee Chabane if you have any questions.

Attention Ladies! “Pursuit” Youth Ministries

is up to something fun!

On Sunday, October 15, at 1:30 p.m., we will share our vision and reveal the “Pursuit Missions Store” here at Calvary! Our guest speaker will be Julie Hulstein, CEO and Founder of Vi Bella Jewelry. You will be moved and motivated by her inspirational and amazing faith journey! Coffee and dessert will be served.

Bonfire There will be a bonfire and fellowship time on Thursday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Michelle Valencsin's home (1009 W. 11th Street). Please bring a snack or goodies to share and a lawn chair if you have one. Water, hot cider, and coffee will be provided.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

VISIT OUR CHURCH LIBRARY

We are in need of additional nursery workers on Sunday mornings. We have 3 open spaces in our rotation – for adults or families. The

commitment would be once every 9 weeks. If you would be willing to serve in this ministry, please contact Amy Gustad at 267-2211.

Private Prayer Team Are you a prayer warrior? Do you want to pray for the needs of the church family? We need people to pray for our congregation for about an hour during the week at the church. Times are flexible so you may come in to pray whenever it works in your schedule. You may come in to pray alone, or come in with another prayer team member and pray together if you prefer. If you would like more information, or would like to be a part of the team, please contact Pastor Rick Slattery.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

October Item of the Month:

DECKS OF CARDS (traditional playing cards, Uno, Old Maid, Go Fish, etc.)

Place donations in the box near the coat rack in the lobby.

New DVD's have been added to the library this month. Stop by to check one out!

SUPERBOOK DVDs Peter & Cornelius

King Solomon Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

Lazarus Explorer #7 Explorer #9

Explorer #10

FAMILY MOVIES FOR ALL AGES Unconditional Heaven's Door

Footprints Friends for Life

Get'em While They're Hot Amazing Racer

Library Hours:

Sunday

8:30-9:00 a.m.

10:00-10:30 a.m.

11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Monday—Friday

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

(Wednesdays until 8:15 p.m.)

Operation Christmas Child Gift Collection November 13-20

We are still in need of 3 male AWANA leaders—3rd grade boys, 6th grade boys, and a temporary leader (now-November) for 4th grade boys.

Substitutes are also needed to fill in. If you can help, please contact Travis Schaeffer or the church office.

ADULT COMMUNITIES

ADULT COMMUNITIES

October 22—December 3 Sundays, 9:00-10:10 a.m.

It has been exactly five hundred years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the All Saints' Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther's theses called for the reform of the church and served as the catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. It is why Protestant churches exist today. For six weeks, we will honor its 500th anniversary by looking at the five core truths that came from the Reformation, now referred to as the solas. These solas include:

Sola Scriptura (by Scripture alone)

Sola gratia (by grace alone)

Sola fide (through faith alone)

Solus Christus (through Christ alone)

Soli Deo gloria (glory to God alone)

As you'll see in this study, the solas are more than cold Latin terms that academics throw around in church-history books. The five solas, like the Reformation itself, are intensely practical. They were the DNA of the Reformation and are still the DNA of the church today. They are grounded in a real-life, every day following of Jesus. They're the most important, basic scriptural truths you can ever believe. We stand on the shoulders of Christians in the past, and knowing where we came from will help us keep moving forward with passion and biblical clarity. Our two Communities: ENCORE (meeting in the Youth Theater) and ROCK (meeting in the Chapel) will rotate six speakers addressing the five solas and an overview history of the Reformation. Teachers will include Nick Stutzman, Drew Stevens, Mark Valencsin, Paul Anders, Don Lowrie, and Chris Hooley.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

ADULT BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER

Studying the book of Proverbs Led by Pastor Ben Brown

Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Calvary Chapel

& Prayer

COMING IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER...

OCTOBER MENU

October 4—pulled pork, cheesy potatoes, green beans, dessert

October 11—super nachos, carrots, cinnamon bread, dessert

October 18—chili, chicken noodle soup, ham & cheese sandwiches, caramel roll

October 25—spaghetti, corn, garlic bread, lettuce salad, dessert

WEDNESDAYS 5:30-6:15 PM

Suggested donation $3 per person

(Kids under two are free)

Operation Christmas Child Gift Collection

November 13-20 Thanksgiving Praise & Worship Service

November 22

December 9 Christmas Program

December 17 December 24

November 2 November 5

DEBT REDUCTION CELEBRATION

Check out www.thepursuityankton.com for all events and/or changes!

The Pursuit Schedule The Pursuit is the student ministry of Calvary Baptist Church for those in grades 7-12. Students gather on a weekly basis to study the Bible and to grow in relationship with one another and with God.

SUNDAYS 9:00 a.m. Sunday School / B.A.D. (Bibles and Donuts)

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 6:00-6:30 p.m. Café Open—Come early and hang out 6:30-8:10 p.m. Wednesday night service 8:10-8:30 p.m. Hang out afterwards and make new friends

THURSDAYS 7:20 a.m. B.A.D. (Bibles & Donuts) at YHS

*when school is in session

5th QUARTER 9:15-11:00 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 6 Use North Doors

Pizza & Games

Upcoming Special Events

& Service Opportunities

November 10-12 TEC

November 13 Meat Canning in Freeman

December 2-3 Operation Christmas Child

Packing in Minneapolis

December 10 Senior Adult

Christmas Banquet

Date TBD Christmas Caroling

at Majestic Bluffs

TEC: November 10-12 at Calvary

TEC is an interdenominational, Christ-centered experience in Christian community. These retreat weekends provide opportunities for teens to experience and receive God's love and to grow in personal faith alongside their peers and adult volunteers. Sign up TODAY for this life-changing experience! Please visit the TEC website (www.siouxlandtec.com) or talk to Pastor Adam for more information.

All youth are invited to “THE HUNT” on Sunday, October 29, from 5:00-8:30 p.m. “THE HUNT” is a city-wide scavenger hunt followed by pizza and prizes.

Please feel free to invite friends!

The

Oct. 1 The Ark of God

Oct. 8 David the Psalmist

Oct. 15 Solomon & the Temple of God

Oct. 22 The Kingdom is Divided

Oct. 29 God Provides for Elijah in Miraculous Ways

The Gospel Story Curriculum

Sunday School begins at 9:00 a.m. All new students

need to fill out a registration form, and all children

must check-in at the children’s ministry check-in

counter past the café area. Children need to be

dropped off and picked up by their parents or other

designated adult. For safety reasons, children will not

be released until a parent or designated adult arrives.

Calvary offers many opportunities for children. Please contact our Children’s Ministry Director, Laura Kotalik, if you would like to visit about Sunday School, AWANA, Calvary Kids Preschool, Calvary Kids Club Daycare, or any of our special events. We would love to have your child(ren) join us!

You may register your children for AWANA at any time during the school year. Registration forms are available in the church office or you may register at the Children’s Counter on Wednesday evenings. Club dues are $10 per child.

Wednesdays

6:30-8:00pm For children age 3-6th grade

SPECIAL NIGHT IN OCTOBER

October 4—Mustache Night October 25—Bible Hero Night

Dress up to earn extra points for your team!

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP CHOIR All children Kingergarten-6th grade are invited to join the Worship Team on Sunday, October 22. We will practice at 8:00 a.m. that day. If your child is interested, please sign up at the counter in the lobby.

Christmas Workshop

for Elementary Children (K-6th Grade)

Saturday, December 9 10:00 a.m. - Noon

If anyone in interested in helping with this event, please contact Laura Kotalik. We need adults to help with the craft and gift wrapping stations or just share ideas. Donations of wrapping paper, gift bags, bows, and various sizes of boxes are also needed. Thanks!

A NOTE FROM THE TEACHER...

The month of September brought all things fall. We enjoyed apple tasting (3’s and 4’s visited Riverside Park and the JK went to the Country Orchard in Harrisburg, SD) and we cooked with apples as we studied the letter Aa. We had teddy bear celebrations (including a teddy bear picnic!) when we studied the letter Tt. We also studied the letters Ee, Oo, and Ll. This month we’ll study Ff, Hh, Pp, and Cc. We’ll visit the pumpkin patch, make pancakes and pizza, and have a fall party. JK will tour Pizza Ranch as well. Please continue to pray for our school and our students. Laurie Hanson, Calvary Kids Preschool Teacher

The JK Class had a fantastic time at the Country Orchard in Harrisburg,

The 4’s class had a teddy bear picnic!

The 3’s class enjoyed time at Riverside Park

Thank you for your support of the daycare and your understanding and patience as we began this ministry. We are now close to capacity and have a limited number of openings. We have received very positive feedback from parents and are excited to be up and running.

Thank you also for the many donations from pack ‘n plays to toys. We are so grateful for your generosity.

Please continue to pray for the children and their families. We have a wonderful opportunity to share Jesus with the community through this outreach ministry. Thank you for your support and prayers.

Laura Kotalik

Children’s Ministry Director

New to Calvary? Below is information that may be helpful to newcomers (as well as some old

-timers). We encourage first-time visitors to stop by the Welcome Kiosk

for a Welcome Bag and additional information about our ministries.

If you would like more information, please contact the church office at

(605) 665-5594.

VALET SERVICE We are pleased to offer valet parking for anyone who desires this service. Please drive to the front door and a

valet will meet you, assist you into the church, and park your car. At the end of the service, come to the Welcome Kiosk and request a valet to bring your car to the front. To help us identify people desiring this convenience, please stop at the Welcome Kiosk to sign up.

L.I.F.E (Literally Investing For Eternity) The Calvary Baptist congregation has invested a significant amount of resources in our building and property. God is doing a great work here. If you would like to make a one-time donation or periodic donations, simply write “L.I.F.E.” on the memo section of your check.

GFL - Groceries, Gas, (& Starbucks) for L.I.F.E. Purchase a Hy-Vee card here at church (Sunday mornings in the lobby or in the church office weekdays). Use that card to buy groceries, gas, stamps, a meal at the café, Starbucks, mail a package, or pick up a prescription! 5% of what you spend will go to the L.I.F.E. fund! GFL sends money directly to the mortgage each month applying it to the principal to reduce the amount of interest paid and reduce the number of years in payments.

Praise God—as of Sept. 24, 2017, GFL has raised $2,285.00 this fiscal year ($83,529.35 since we began GFL).

CHURCH LIBRARY HOURS

Sunday

8:30-9:00 a.m.

10:00-10:30 a.m.

11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

extended Wednesday hours

until 8:15 p.m.

We welcome donations of books and DVDs.

CHURCH MAILBOXES Please contact

the church office

if you would like

a mailbox.

Church mailboxes are located near the church offices. All regular attenders are encouraged to take advantage of the convenience of a church mailbox for correspondence from church ministries and also for notes and greeting cards to and from friends.

Snatched from the Fire For those praying for a loved one, or friend who has yet to embrace the Savior, we meet at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month (October 3 this month) in the Chapel. Contact Terry Stull (605-665-0977) for more information.

PRAYER TIMES AT CALVARY Prayer is an important part of our walk with God. Corporate prayer, praying together, is an important part of our worship and fellowship together with God. Please feel free to join us during the following prayer times.

Bible Study & Prayer Wednesdays, 7:00 PM

Following our Adult Bible Study, we pray together for our ministries, for our leaders, for those who are sick, and for our missionaries. Location: Calvary Chapel

Prayer Group Sundays, 9:00 AM

Join us as we spend time reading scripture and praying for each other, our church family, our community, our nation, Israel, the world, and current events.

THE BANQUET Calvary Baptist took our turn serving the Yankton Area Banquet at the end of September. We supplied the food, and about 25 volunteers helped. Our church is just one of 77 groups who serve this meal. Meals are served every Thursday and the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The Yankton Area Banquet just celebrated its 20th anniversary, having served its first meal on August 28, 1997. Damar Hoxsie, a core member said, “We cooked for 70 people that night, but we had 140 people show up. We never ran out of food though. That was our confirmation to show that a higher power was with us and guiding us along the way.” “The guests often take some of the food and fellowship felt here to others who can’t make it to the Banquet,” said Carol Myers. “For the Myers, Hoxsie, and many others, the Banquet is about a lot more than just providing meals to those in need of sustenance. It is about providing a place to fellowship and healing that can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone in Yankton. The effects of the good deeds done at the Banquet often ripple out in the farthest corners of the community,” quoted the Yankton Press and Dakotan.

**This information was secured from: Damar Hoxsie, Carol Myers, and the Yankton Press and Dakotan, September 9, 2017.

A NOTE FROM THE MISSIONS COMMITTEE

CALVARY MISSION OPPORTUNITY TO UKRAINECALVARY MISSION OPPORTUNITY TO UKRAINE The Ukraine mission trip to our sister church will be January 11-23, 2018. This is a great opportunity to serve and encourage people who love Jesus, but have little materially. Pastor Ben will be traveling with the team to encourage Ukraine pastors. If you are interested in going, please contact Leo Pederson. If you are unable to join the team, your financial gifts would greatly encourage the group going. The team will need finances for

flights, interpreter fees, transportation, and food. Items the team would like to purchase include Russian tracts, Mission Balls, clothing, prayer shawls, and food to distribute. If you would like to give to the team for expenses, please leave your donations in the church office.

MISSION PROJECT: HELP NEEDEDMISSION PROJECT: HELP NEEDED Living Stone Prison Church in Springfield, SD is remodeling an area in the prison to make a permanent house of worship and classrooms. We need help from now through November with this remodel job. If you can help one day or several days, we would appreciate all help. We will be removing two walls and a false ceiling, installing new lighting, building new classrooms and offices, and putting down new flooring. If you would like to help, please contact Ruth Wiersma at 605-366-3624.

Lead Pastor, Ben Brown Cell Phone: (574) 453-8161

E-mail: benbrown@cbchurch.com

Associate Pastor, Rick Slattery Cell Phone: (605) 682-9882

E-mail: rickslattery@cbchurch.com

Youth Pastor, Adam Ansel Cell Phone: 805-377-8181

E-mail: adamansel@cbchurch.com

Children’s Ministry Director, Laura Kotalik Cell Phone: (605) 760-3717

E-mail: laurakotalik@cbchurch.com

Church Secretary, Erin Schuster E-mail: secretary@cbchurch.com

Assistant Secretary, Neva Tirrel E-mail: assistantsecretary@cbchurch.com

Bookkeeper, Christina Howe E-mail: bookkeeper@cbchurch.com

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STAFF DAYS OFF Pastor Ben – Tuesday Pastor Rick – Friday Pastor Adam – Monday Laura - Friday

Regular Sunday Schedule 8:30 AM Intercessory Prayer 9:00 AM Sunday School & Adult Communities 10:30AM Worship Service

Mondays Service televised at 7:30 p.m. Midco channel 3 & Vast channel 98

Intercessory Prayer Times Sundays – 8:30 AM

Wednesdays –6:00 PM (Meet in the prayer room)

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Communion

Debt Reduction Campaign begins

2

6:00pm Evangelism Outreach Team

3 7:00am & 5:15pm Women’s Exercise Class

6:00pm

Assimilation Team 7:00pm

Snatched from the Fire

4 9:00 AM Joy in the Morning

5:30 PM Wednesday Meal 6:30 PM AWANA 6:30 PM Youth Service 7:00 PM Bible Study & Prayer

5 7:00am & 5:15pm Women’s Exercise Class

7:20am B.A.D. (Youth)

6

9:15-11:00pm 5th Quarter

(Youth)

7

8 Varbergs Here

9

10 7:00am & 5:15pm Women’s Exercise Class

6:00pm ALT Meeting

7:00pm Committee Meetings

11

9:00 AM Joy in the Morning

5:30 PM Wednesday Meal 6:30 PM AWANA 6:30 PM Youth Service 7:00 PM Bible Study & Prayer

12 7:00am & 5:15pm Women’s Exercise Class

7:20am B.A.D. (Youth)

3:00pm

Senior Connection

13

14 8:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast

15 9:00am

Leadership Meeting

1:30pm Pursuit Women’s Event

16

7:00pm Elder Board

17 7:00am & 5:15pm Women’s Exercise Class

6:30pm Prayer Shawl

7:00pm Hands of Dorcas

18 Connecting Point Articles Due

9:00 AM Joy in the Morning

5:30 PM Wednesday Meal 6:30 PM AWANA 6:30 PM Youth Service 7:00 PM Bible Study & Prayer

19 7:00am & 5:15pm Women’s Exercise Class

7:20am B.A.D. (Youth)

6:30pm

Women’s Bonfire at Michelle Valencsin’s

20

21

1:00pm Angel Gown

22

Pastor Appreciation

23

24 7:00am & 5:15pm Women’s Exercise Class

6:30pm Friendship Through Cards

25

9:00 AM Joy in the Morning

5:30 PM Wednesday Meal 6:30 PM AWANA 6:30 PM Youth Service 7:00 PM Bible Study & Prayer

26 7:00am & 5:15pm Women’s Exercise Class

7:20am B.A.D. (Youth)

27

28

29

5:00-8:30 The Hunt (Youth)

30

31 7:00am & 5:15pm Women’s Exercise Class

Church Office: secretary@cbchurch.com Website: www.cbchurch.com

Pastor Ben Brown: benbrown@cbchurch.com

Pastor Rick Slattery: rickslattery@cbchurch.com

Youth Pastor Adam Ansel: adamansel@cbchurch.com Children’s Ministry Director Laura Kotalik:

laurakotalik@cbchurch.com

2407 Broadway, Yankton, SD 57078 (605)665-5594

October 2017