Newsletter for Calvary Baptist Church
San Marcos, Texas		 July 2004
Well, July is already here - hot weather is probably on its way! But, it is good to be back in the USA. I really enjoyed my trip to Uganda, Africa. We saw some fruitful ministry taking place, but there is no place like home, the air seems cleaner, hamburgers taste better, cars drive on the right side of the road and believe it or not, the traffic is seemingly slower. (Or it may have been slower there but on much more narrow roads and many more pot holes.) The one thing that I came back with - is the fact that God is faithful. In His time, God will bring to past all that is His Will.

Back in 1995 when I was there at Peter's church in Gaba, they had a tent, and had cut in the side of the hill some stair step pews right in the side of the hill. Today there is standing a 1000 seat auditorium, now many spoiled Americans wouldn't go to church there, but it is packed for two services every Sunday morning. God has really blessed the faithfulness of this man and his church. They have a vision to reach people especially the orphans and other under privileged children. Peter will be with us sometime in August for a Sunday and Gerald will be with us some Sunday in September. Both of these men are truly Godly men from Uganda.

One of the requests from Peter while I was there, was for us as a church to pray about sponsoring a mission pastor who has started a work in Bethany. Peter told me that his monthly salary would be about $100.00 a month. There are many other ways we could help this church also, right now they are meeting under some trees, they are running about 65 adults and about 100 children. Anyway I will share more about Africa on one of our Sunday Evening services, as I look at the calendar it will probably be in August.

I want to also encourage you to WRITE, CALL, EMAIL - your Congressman and Senators. July 15th - there will be a vote on the Federal Marriage Act. Our elected officials have stated they have not really heard from their constituents in great numbers on this matter. If we let this effort slide by the wayside, America is headed for some dark days morally, with same sex marriages, polygamy and any other assortment of scenarios. I encourage you let them know your feelings on what constitutes a marriage.

Also coming up July 11-13 we will be hosting the Baptist Hispanic Revival for Bluebonnet Baptist Association. It starts Sunday Evening at 6:00 PM - English service will be in the fellowship hall, Spanish service will be in the Auditorium. Monday and Tuesday Nights the services will begin at 7:00 PM.

Well, hope you have a great 4th of July - hope to see you Sunday morning IN Sunday School and Church. Sunday evening we are having an all church picnic at my house at 8:00 PM. 1620 Gordon Rd. San Marcos. If it rains - we will have it at the church fellowship hall.

God's Blessings on you!

Bro. Dennis  
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So far the summer break has been pretty exciting. In a word, camp was an adventure. Our camp pastor challenged us to love God and love people. What a timely message we all need to hear. Thank you to those of you who gave money and prayed for us while we were in Georgia. Also, thank you to Mrs. Wilma Cortez, Angela Lewis, and Jocelyn Naquin for going with us! We could not have done it without your presence and the generosity of Calvary.

We have several opportunities for fellowship, fun, and growth in July!

Saturday, July 3 we will be having a youth scavenger hunt. Meet in the CBC activities building at 5 p.m. and we will be done at 9 p.m. We will have supper and the only thing you need to bring is a friend because everything else is free!

On Monday, July 5 we will be having our second Mexico Mission Trip training. We will begin at 4:30 p.m. and conclude by 7 p.m. Our third and last meeting for Mexico trip participants will be Sunday, July 11 at 4:30 p.m. All documents and final payments for the Mexico trip will need to be turned in on July 11. The actual trip will be July 17 – 23. Please keep us in your prayers as we travel to Monterrey for ministry.

On Tuesday, July 6 we will be heading down to Mustang Island for a Beach Getaway! It will cost $30 per person. You will need to turn in $20 to the church and bring $10 cash for lunches.

On July 11 we will have a SNAC fellowship! Be here on Sunday morning for more details.

We’ll finish the month off with a trip to Blazer Tag and CiCi’s on July 30. As always, if you would like more information on any of these events etc. please give me a call!

Ken

ken@calvarysanmarcos.com
7-02 Amie Bedgood
7-03 David Daniels
7-05 Karen Lee
7-05 Desiree Spencer
7-06 Robert McElhaney
7-06 Anthony Perez
7-07 Vicky Wilhelm
7-08 William McMinn
7-08 Larry Mika
7-08 Virginia Weathers
7-09 Synda Russell
7-10 Doug Carson
7-10 Elena Leos
7-11 Bobby Kinser
7-11 Mary Spurlock
7-12 Pat Carr
7-13 Arline Major
7-13 Lee Pino
7-13 Shalie’ Spencer
   7-17 Chris Arch
7-17 Jennifer Blanton
7-18 Charley Adair
7-20 Dorothy Chichester
7-20 Bernice Hoskins
7-20 Joan Kelly
7-20 Vivian Milligan
7-21 Aaron Arriaga
7-22 Wilma Cortez
7-22 Earline Rochelle
7-22 Steve Sanders
7-23 Jesse Bailey
7-25 Kristy Stark
7-26 Logan Delgado
7-27 Emma Cortez
7-27 Donna Dees
7-27 Brian Klinedinst
7-30 Matt Kirkwood
7-31 Estella Garcia
Our Men’s Ministry is in the planning stages of a concerned effort to make a difference in men’s lives. We are exploring ideas such as special events, out reach opportunities on a local level and building relationships of the men in our own congregation. More information to follow on these events.

Promise Keepers has planned a major two day event to be held at the Alamodome in San Antonio on August 27 - 28. We would like to take a large group, so begin planning now to attend. The Friday night meeting is about 4 hours long and then all day on Saturday. There will be music, singing, preaching and praying all to the glory of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. If your walk with the Lord needs a “jolt”, this will surely do it! If you’ve never been, you have to go to experience this powerful venue. If you’ve attended PK in the past, I know you want to go again. Cost is $79.00 per person, start saving today. Go to promisekeepers.org for more information. Contact the Church office to put your name on the list. God Bless - John Clarke Psalm 37:23
It's Retreat time!! Mark your callendars for Oct. 22-23, '04 for The Regeneration Retreat hosted by Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin. This is the last one to be held by Great Hills. A $40 registration fee will be due in mid August and there will be a $25 room fee will be due at the time of the retreat. Start saving your money and pre-register here on the church web site. Brenda Spire 396-0182
What are we here for? A lot of people ask that question. Do you find yourself asking that from time to time? Well, just recently, we learned we were created for worship. Sound familiar? (something about 40 days…)

That’s what we’ll do when we all get to heaven – worship! Worship can be life-changing and powerful. It can unite us as a people of faith. True worship should direct the lost to the feet of the Father. Worship can also NOT be any of those things. The Bible teaches that it’s a choice we can make when our hearts are in tune with God. The Psalmist writes, “He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see it and fear and put their trust in the Lord.” (Psalm 40:3) Did you catch that? HE does it. It’s a work HE begins and finishes. Our ultimate goal is to glorify God in ALL we do; not just in our songs and prayers and gifts, but in our lives. We are being watched by a lost world. Let them see an excitement in the people of God when we worship. May the Lord use us to draw men to Himself.

There will be no choir rehearsal July 4th. Rehearsals will resume on July 11th at 4:45p.m. Come and sing with us. There is a place for YOU in the choir.

Serving Him,

Fred and Rosanna Haddock
Pre-teen camp was good. Final payments for pre-teen camp are due. I am looking forward to Children’s Camp in August. If you have signed up to be a sponsor for Children’s Camp, please contact Joni Kirkwood (353-8540) or Email Joni. If you feel lead to volunteer, full time or part time, in the children’s ministry, please contact Joni.

Proverbs 3: 4 &5 “So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

In His Service,

Joni
Click here to see the online chuch calendar. Enjoy the events and fellowship we share at Calvary Baptist Church!

Mark your Calendar!

July 10th
Pot Luck Brunch Mentoring Celebration

July 11th
Mexico Trip Training 4:30 P.M.
Youth - SNAC

July 13th
Youth Van Washing 10:00 A.M.

July 17th - 23rd
Mission Trip to Mexico

July 25th
Youth Lead PM Worship Service

July 30th
Youth Blazer Tag 6:00 P.M.
God at Work-- Is the Church on the Job? An article from Billy Graham's "Decision" Magazine.

Family Bible Study-- For help in discussing Bible lessons with family members and others, visit the extra website to supplement our Sunday School lessons!