Calvary Baptist Church

We are in great need of volunteers in Calvary Kids. If you are interested in serving, please contact Pastor Steve Pate or visit our website at calvaryga.com/kidsserve

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Jesse Tree Day 23 - Heart December 22nd Scripture: Luke 1:26-38... Reading: God had a special job for someone. God was looking for an earthly home for baby Jesus. Jesus was going to need a mother who loved and trusted God. He would need a mother who was smart and strong and loving. God chose Mary to be Jesus' mother. God sent an angel to talk to Mary. Mary wasn't sure that she could be a good mother to Jesus, but the angel reminded Mary that God would be with her. Mary knew that being a mother is a difficult and important job, but she knew that God would guide her. She also knew that she loved God and wanted to do whatever she could to serve him. Mary said yes with a joyful heart. Talk about: Talk about some things that have happened to you or others that seem impossible. Prayer: Thank you, God, that nothing is impossible with you. #calvaryjessetree #calvarytalk Author: Christina Van Eyl

Jesse Tree Day 18 - Jonah & The Great Fish December 17th Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5... Reading: Jonah was one of God's special messengers, called a prophet. God asked Jonah to do a special and important job. But Jonah didn't want to do the job God asked him to do, and so he ran away. Of course, God always knew where Jonah went; no one can run away from God. God was with Jonah on the storm-tossed ship, and God was with Jonah in the belly of the fish. God was with Jonah when he finally went to Nineveh to do the job God had asked Jonah to do. We can't run away from God. God wants us to obey him, but even when we don't, God is still with us. God loves us at all times and in all places. Talk about: Have you ever tried to hide from God? Prayer: Loving God, thank you for watching over us in all things. #calvaryjessetree #calvarytalk Author: Christina Van Eyl

We have new adult classes, both in-person and online, beginning in January. The Perspectives class has been postponed.Check the others and sign up at calvaryga.com/classes.

It is such a joy to serve our community. We have been making disciples and loving our neighbors in the Chattahoochee Valley since 1908. What a blessing.

Perspectives is a 15-week course equipping the everyday believer with greater vision, hope, and passion to join God in His redemptive mission for all people throughout all nations. This class is a learning opportunity that will change the way you view the world around you. In it, you will have your eyes opened to the heart of God and, how you can take part in His work all over the world, from our community to the nations. We have an array of pastors, international missionari...es, and mobilizers that will challenge and inspire you with their personal experience. Your eyes will be open to see just how big God is and how much he desires that all might come to know Him. This isn’t a missions class but a course on how every believer can ignite their passions and live on purpose for the Kingdom of God. Our class meets from 6:00-9:00pm on Tuesdays at Calvary Baptist Church in Hightower Hall beginning January 19th. The cost for the class is $260, and we have scholarships available. Contact Pastor Philip for questions and interest. Register for the class at the Perspectives website perspectives.org/columbusga

Jesse Tree Day 17 - Dove December 16th Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9... Reading: Animals are one of God's great gifts to us. God made each animal unique. Many of them are gentle, but many others can hurt us or other animals. Most animals only hurt others when they are hungry or frightened. Before Eve and Adam sinned, all of the animals got along with each other. There was no danger. God created a peaceful kingdom, but sin changed things. Someday God will restore peace to the world. There will be no hunger or fear, and all of the animals will get along again. They will not hurt each other, and we will not hurt them. In a peaceful world, all of God's children will get along too. There will be no more war and no more pain. What a wonderful world that will be! Talk about: How can you be a peacemaker? Prayer: Loving God, help us find ways to have peace in our world. #calvaryjessetree #calvarytalk Author: Christina Van Eyl

Christmas Eve Service - From Our Home to Yours We are excited to celebrate the birth of King Jesus with you. We have decided to not have an in-person service this year. Instead, we are going to have a Happy Birthday celebration streaming on Christmas Eve at 6:00 p.m. We have several special guests lined up to be a part of the celebration. It’s going to be a special evening! We will be singing some carols, reading Scripture, hearing from friends, a special candle lighting, and... a Happy Birthday celebration for Jesus. As part of the celebration, we have prepared some Christmas Eve celebration kits for you. Pick up a kit for your family and use the items inside to follow along with the service. Kits are available in the Welcome Center on Sundays or in the Church Office during the week. Gather around the Christmas tree, invite your friends and family to join you online at calvaryga.com/christmaslive on December 24 for a special Christmas Eve celebration from our Home to Yours.

Christmas Eve: From Our Home to Yours Our Christmas Eve service, while online only this year, is still going to be really special. We look forward to celebrating Jesus' birthday with you this year. Be sure to pick up your Christmas Eve Kit and candles at either in-person service on Sundays! You can also pick up a kit in the church office during the week.

Jesse Tree Day 16 - Peace Lily December 15th Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7... Reading: Many, many years before Jesus was born, people called prophets would bring God's message to the people of Israel. The prophets reminded the people of what God wanted them to do. God wanted them to be good and kind to others. The prophets told the people to worship only the one true God. The prophets also reminded people that God had promised a savior. The prophets also gave the people hope that no matter how bad things might be here on earth, God had not forgotten them. God was going to send a child who would grow to be the world's savior. Talk about: Have you ever forgotten a promise? Prayer: Thank you for making promises to us. #calvaryjessetree #calvarytalk Author: Christina Van Eyl

Christmas Offering 2020 This year, you have given generously to ActsOne8 and we have been able to be good neighbors. Here are some of the things we have done this year because of your generosity: Gave away over 15-tons of food at Carver High School, Double Churches Middle School, and Fox Elementary School. Built 40 beds for children in our community through Sleep In Heavenly Peace Supported Seneca’s 40 Days of Life Campaign... For our Christmas Offering this year, we want to continue to give to ActsOne8. We kicked it off with Giving Tuesday, and we want to carry that momentum through December. We have a lofty goal of $120,000. Please prayerfully consider giving to our Christmas Offering this year. calvaryga.com/giving