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Today’s Date: November 22, 2009
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Adult Bible Fellowship Classes
9:15 a.m. November 22, 2009
Small Group Study............................................................................Room 302 Scott Beckenhauer
Sermon Parallel.................................................................................Room 303
grow
Ladies Class......................................................................................Room 405 AVERAGE JOE
“It’s Good to Be Joe”
10:45 a.m.
connect
Genesis..............................................................................................Room 302
Common Journey (20 & 30 somethings)..........................................Room 303
Berean (1 & 2 Kings)...............................................................................AC 205
Youth Ministry
9:15 a.m.
Teen Bible Fellowship (Grades 7-12).............................................................AC
Children’s Ministry
Nursery - 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Ages 0-23 months.................................................................................Nursery
Pre-K & K - 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
2’s....................................................................................................... Room 201
3’s.......................................................................................................Room 203
4’s.......................................................................................................Room 202
5’s, K...................................................................................................Room 204
Kingdom Kids - 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
1st Grade......................................................................................... Chapel/105
2nd Grade........................................................................................ Chapel/101
3rd Grade......................................................................................... Chapel/108
4th Grade......................................................................................... Chapel/102
Live Wire - 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
5th & 6th Grade.................................................................................Room 304
Today
No 4:30 p.m. One Voice.....................................................................................302
5:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Celebration..............................................................AC
Thursday
10:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Prayer Service......................................... Auditorium share serve
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to Christ and his church
Thank you for choosing to worship with us here at Calvary Christian Church!
We’re on a journey, seeking to discover more about God, His Word, and His Son,
Jesus Christ and we would love for you to join us in that pursuit!
When you are ready to get started in your journey with us at CCC,
we encourage you to take one or more of these simple steps:
• Fill out the Bulletin Tear-Out. By doing so, you enable us to know a little
more about you and how we can serve you.
• Visit our Guest Reception Room. Join us in Room 301, just west of the
auditorium entrance, if you are interested in receiving more information
about Calvary.
• Attend our CalvaryCONNECT classes. This is your starting point for
your involvement at Calvary. If you would like more information on our
CalvaryCONNECT classes, please see the bottom of the next page.
Some common questions about our services…and answers:
• About Communion…The Lord’s Supper (communion) is served in every
worship service. We practice open communion; we consider the Lord’s
Supper to be open to all believers in Christ.
• About Offering…If you are a first time guest, please do not feel obligated
to participate in this week’s offering. It is intended for members and regular
attenders.
• About the Nursery…Our nursery is provided for each worship service and
is available for newborns up to children two years of age.
calvary staff
Full-Time Staff
Lead Minister............................................................................ Scott Beckenhauer
Associate Minister............................................................................ Jason Cooper
Youth Minister...................................................................................... Andy Turner
Children’s Minister................................................................................. Jon Haizlip
Office Manager................................................................................... Laurie Hardy
Ministry Assistant............................................................................. Angela Helms
Part-Time Staff
Sr. Associate Minister..................................................................... Ralph Mehrens
Worship Leader................................................................................. Ashley Leach
Instrumental & Technical Director.............................................. Barry Stackhouse
Custodial................................................... Larry & Sally Younker, Barbara Fenton
Nursery Coordinator............................................................ Roma Jean Backhuus
Interns
Children’s Ministry...................................................................................JJ Graves
Children’s Ministry...............................................................................Isaiah Jones
Media/Communications Ministry....................................................... Scott McCord
Youth Ministry...................................................................................... Drew Meyer
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Children’s Ministry Congregational Meeting I’d like more
It is once again time to order Virtue Packs. Are you interested in some Today during our regular morning services we will be voting on the information about…
resources to help your 1st-6th grader reinforce what they are learning on proposed 2010 budget. Any member, age 16 and older, can vote.
Sunday mornings? Each month’s Virtue Pack is designed to provide you parent Becoming a follower of Jesus
discipleship resources to go along with the curriculum we are using on Sunday Mission Trip Meeting Being baptized into Christ
mornings. Check out the Plugged In Booth for more information, samples and The Missions Team is planning a trip to Taiwan in the summer of 2010 to
order forms. work with Scott & Angie Pagel. There will be an informational meeting after Becoming a member of Calvary
2nd service today in the east overflow area of the auditorium. For more Children’s Ministry
Youth Ministry information or questions, please contact Will & Deb Little at 537-0511 or
Upcoming events for oneighty… will_deb_little@cox.net. Youth Ministry
College Age Ministry
Winter Escape January 15-17, 2010
Early Bulletin
Adult Small Groups
NEW Parent Information Packets are available at the Plugged In Booth for Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be an early bulletin deadline for
Winter Escape, CIY Move and Junior High Camp. the November 29 bulletin. Please get any announcements in to the church Marriage coaching
office by noon on Tuesday, November 24.
College & Career Ministries
CCC’s College & Career Ministry has these options: Macedonian Angel Tree How did you hear
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Catalyst meets weekly at Will & Deb Little’s House (507
Would you be willing to make Christmas special for a child in need? Stop by about Calvary?
the Angel Tree in the foyer on November 22 or 29, and select a tag. Each
Laredo Rd, Papillion) for Bible study. Friend__________________________
child will receive 2 gifts (one toy, one piece of clothing). Each tag represents
If you have questions about any of the College Age Ministry events, please one of these items (approximately $25 per gift). Gifts need to be returned to Family__________________________
contact Will & Deb Little at 537-0511. the church, unwrapped, on November 29, December 6 or 13.
Website_ _______________________
Adult Ministries Thanksgiving Day Prayer Service Street Sign______________________
Please check out the back of the Bulletin for Adult Bible Fellowship classes. Ralph Mehrens will be leading a Thanksgiving Day Prayer Service in the
Contact the church office for small group information and opportunities. Auditorium at 10:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The service will consist of Cable Broadcast_ ________________
worship, a devotional, and prayer time. Newspaper______________________
Common Ground (our young adult ministry - 20 & 30 somethings), Sunday
nights from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Activity Center. Join us for a time of
fellowship as a large group, and life sharing in smaller groups! Nursery and Jingle Jam – A Walk Through Bethlehem Other_ _________________________
children’s programming are available through 6th grade. Common Ground will On December 20 and 21 the Children’s Ministry at Calvary will be hosting an
not be meeting tonight. interactive family event. Families will walk through and experience the town
of Bethlehem similar to the time Jesus was born. We are in need of some
Prayer requests.
Inner Circle, an adult study for all ages, Sunday nights from 6:00-7:30 p.m. people or hobbyists with skills in some of the following areas: Metal Worker, _________________________________
in the Auditorium. Childcare is available through 6th grade. Inner Circle will Blacksmith, Jewelry Maker, Seamstress, Candle Maker, Leather Worker,
_________________________________
not meet again until December 13. Potter, Basket Weaver, Calligrapher, Candy Maker, Carpenter, Artist, Baker.
_________________________________
One Hope (support and encouragement for Military wives) meets Sunday We are also in need of some live animals (sheep, horses, goats and a camel)
nights from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in room 301 (the guest reception room). One for this event. If you or anyone that you know may be able to help us out, _________________________________
Hope is utilizing the book “Hope for the Home Front: Winning the Emotional please contact Jon Haizlip at the church office (293-1700) or email him at
and Spiritual Battles of a Military Wife” by Marshele Carter Waddell. Children’s jon@calvarychristianchurch.org.
programming is available through 6th grade. If you are interested in this group Share with Staff/Leadership only
or have questions, please contact Shelby Renfro by phone (619-0708) or email Open Door Mission Stuff A Truck
(shelby.renfro@gmail.com). One Hope will not be meeting tonight. “Stuff a Truck” will be next Sunday, November 29 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00
Put on the Prayer Chain - Calvary’s phone
and email prayer support network.
p.m. An Open Door Mission truck will be in Calvary’s parking lot to collect
clothes, furniture, toys, nonperishable food, etc. Please tell family, friends,
New to Calvary? Join us for CalvaryCONNECT neighbors and coworkers.
CalvaryCONNECT is offered to all new attenders at Calvary as a way for you
to get to know us and others in the church, as well as for us to get to know you. Open Door Mission Christmas Party
Please join us at the Open Door Mission on Thursday, December 3 for
CalvaryCONNECT is made of two parts and is offered on consecutive Sunday
evenings of each month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of the Activity Center. an evening of sharing Christ through singing hymns and carols with the
The first week is “Pizza with the Preacher” and is an introduction to the life
residents of the Open Door Mission. We will begin at 7:15 p.m. and conclude
at approximately 8:45 p.m. We are also needing people to help us by making
and ministry of Calvary hosted by our Lead Minister, Scott Beckenhauer. As the cookies to take to Open Door Mission. Cookies can be dropped off at the
name implies, pizza is provided! Chapel kitchen by 6:00 p.m. on December 3.
The second week is “Connecting to Calvary” and talks more specifically about
how you can take the next steps in your involvement with Calvary. Nursery and The Colors of Christmas
children’s programming are available through 6th grade. The Nebraska Christian College Gospel Choir is teaming up this year with
Jaci Velasquez and Salvador for their 2nd annual Colors of Christmas
The next CalvaryCONNECT classes will be held December 6 & 13. Please sign
up for this session on the bulletin tear-out under Event Registration.
concert. This concert is a great way to begin your Christmas celebration
with friends and family. Mark your calendars now for Saturday, December
12, 7:00 p.m. at the Omaha Civic Music Hall. Tickets are $22 or $18.50
and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, or
questions, contact Nebraska Christian College at 935-9400.