Women`s Day Committee - Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

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About Our Guest Preacher . . .
Rev. Dr. Vanetta R. Rather
Rev. Dr. Rather was born in Newport News, VA, and raised in SE, Washington,
DC. She is the Founder & Executive Director of My Sister My Seed, a non-profit
organization that empowers, supports, and provides resources for women and
girls, especially those affected by Domestic Sex Trafficking.
As a youth pastor for over a decade in the Baptist Church, Dr. Rather preached
to, taught, and inspired youth and families. She has now expanded her ministry
outside the walls of the church. Her community work with women and girls,
and her compassion for the most vulnerable in society has garnered her awards
and acknowledgements including the Ebone’ Image Award from the National
Coalition of One Hundred Black Women, Inc., as well as acknowledgment from the former Lt. Governor of
Maryland, Anthony G. Brown.
Dr. Rather is a published author and has written for several publications. In 2009, her sermon, “Be Open”
was published in the book, These Sisters Can Cay It, which cites 15 powerful sermons from contemporary
African American women preachers. She was also invited to be a guest blogger for the Academy of
Preaching and Celebration at the Christian Theological Seminary. And most recently, Dr. Rather penned a
book for modern women of faith entitled, All the Single Ladies: Modern, Single, and Faithful.
She holds a BS from Springfield College in Springfield, MA, Magna Cum Laude and a Master of Divinity and
Doctor of Ministry from the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC.
Most Importantly, Dr. Rather loves the Lord and is a faithful servant of God.
Dr. Rather currently serves as Youth Pastor at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, VA under the
leadership of Pastor James E Victor, Jr.
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About Our Guest Musician and Director
Mariah M. Maxwell
Mariah M. Maxwell. Singer. Composer. Pianist. Genre - bender. Peace-lover. Creator.
When you see her perform, you experience every aspect of those words in your heart
and soul. Born in Buffalo, NY, Mariah Maxwell's first experience with formal musical
training began with piano lessons at the age of three and she began singing in her
church choir around the same time. At the age of sixteen, Mariah matriculated into
Howard University as the recipient of a full tuition scholarship where she studied
composition with Dr. Anthony Randolph, piano with Dr. Raymond Jackson and voice
with Charlotte Holloman. As a student at Howard University, she performed in a
number of ensembles including the Howard University Choir, Howard Singers, Howard
Gospel Choir, female jazz vocal ensemble, Sassy, and Howard's premiere Jazz Vocal ensemble, Afro Blue. In May of
2011, Mariah graduated from Howard University with her Bachelor of Music in Composition, Summa Cum Laude.
While at Howard University, Mariah was afforded the opportunity to study and perform internationally; performing
at Glazunov Hall and the St. Petersburg, Russia and receiving the Lucy Moten Fellowship for international study in
Egypt. Mariah also traveled to Siena, Italy as a participant in the Siena Summer Music program. While studying
composition in Siena, Italy, Mariah composed and premiered her original work, I’ve Lived for Soprano and Chamber
ensemble.
In the fall of 2011, Mariah was a featured contestant on Season 3 of NBC's hit a Capella competition show, The SingOff, as a member of Afro-Blue. Placing fourth out of sixteen groups in the competition, Afro - Blue has had continued
success and continues to perform under the new name, Traces of Blue. Traces of Blue has had the opportunity to
perform at a number of prestigious venues and festivals to include the Capital Jazz Festival, B.B. Kings in NYC as a
part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival, The Residence of Vice President Joe Biden, the Blues on the Green Festival
sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica and as a headlining artist in the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Traces of Blue
has also released two singles, I Feel Good and Human Nature and will be releasing an EP at the end of this year.
In addition to her work with Traces of Blue, Mariah has been seen in performance with many notable artists to
include James Taylor, Esperanza Spalding, Smokey Robinson, En Vogue, Chante Moore, Geri Allen and Bobby
McFerrin. Mariah also studied pipe organ with Dr. Mickey Thomas Terry as recipient of the African American
Heritage Cultural Institute Scholarship. She performed her debut pipe organ recital in February 2013 at Shiloh
Baptist Church.
Mariah has most recently been featured as an Artist in Residence at Ben’s Next Door and can be seen all over the
Washington DC area performing her original music. Mariah currently serves as the pianist for the Sanctuary Choir
at Largo Community Church. She has been active in music ministry since she was a young child and continues to use
her musical gifts to serve God. Mariah is a firm believer in the power of music and it’s ability to influence and change
society. With every song she writes, her goal is to create honest music that inspires unity. Mariah is the youngest
of three children born to Pastor Melvin M. Maxwell and Lady Cherry A. Maxwell of the East Friendship Baptist
Church, Washington, DC.
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From our Assistant Pastor
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Women’s Ministry Advisor
Dear Sisters in Christ,
It is a wonderful day to be able to celebrate the unique gifts that our God
has given to women. This year has been a different year for the women’s
ministry. It has not been business as usual, for together we are realizing
that God’s timing is not our timing and God’s ways are higher than our ways. We have moved away from
merely doing what we have always done, but instead, we have really waited on the Lord to guide and to
instruct us. What may seem like a slow start this year is only going to benefit us in the long run for where
and how the Lord will continue to use this Women’s Ministry to bless others. As we focus on others I am
a firm believer that God, in turn, will continue to bless us in immeasurable and insurmountable ways.
We are thankful to our Minister of Music, Brother Rockefeller Twyman who helped open the way for us to
welcome Ms. Mariah Maxwell as our guest choir director of music for the Women’s Day choir this year!
We are blessed to have Dr. Vanetta Rather back with us to bless us with her powerful and inspirational
preaching. We are most excited about how the Lord has collectively spoken to us about celebrating each
woman of Mt. Calvary this year. Some of you may never know how very much your presence, your smile,
your encouragement and your authentic love of your fellow-sisters in Christ is appreciated. Each and every
one of you is a blessing to this church and to the Body of Christ.
Let us continue this journey of positive outreach; walking together to be more like Jesus and putting in our
all for God. Let us continue to do what we know the Lord requires: to do justly, to love mercy and to walk
humbly with our God. (Micah 6:8) Let us continue to be watch women on the wall, praying through the
unrest in our country and abroad, as we walk with God to help somebody along the way.
The Women’s Ministry of Mt. Calvary is walking with God and with those in prison, with the homeless, with
the helpless, with the marginalized, with those who have been dehumanized and even demonized by
oppressive forces. We are putting in our all for God without fear or reservation because we know the God
can and God will. We are merely vessels through which our God is moving so that we can edify one another
and glorify the Lord.
Thank you, Women of Mt. Calvary, Sisters in Christ, for giving your love, your life and your all! All praises
be to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords for our God is truly awesome and so are you!
In Love and Solidarity,
Dr. Lora F. Hargrove
Assistant Pastor and Women’s Ministry Advisor
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From our Women’s Ministry
President
Dear Sisters in Christ,
Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! What a joy
it is to gather together to worship on this very special day as we celebrate 2015 Women’s Day.
This year’s theme is, “Putting in My All for God!”
I am truly humbled and count it an honor to serve the women of Mt. Calvary. I am extremely
thankful to have the opportunity to work under the leadership of our remarkable Pastor, Rev.
Leon Grant and our Assistant Pastor, Rev. Dr. Lora Hargrove.
I’m deeply grateful to the Women’s Day Committee for their dedication in planning another
beautiful, spirit filled Women’s Day program. They truly epitomize our theme, “Putting in My All
for God!”
Today, ladies we celebrate you for what you have done, what you are doing, and by God’s blessing,
what you will do as women of Faith. I pray that God will equip each of you to seek His will, and
that you continue to grow in grace, faith, and knowledge of Him.
My continuous prayer is that God will be glorified and that women will be blessed through this
year’s planned activities as we seek Him, Putting in Our All for Him!
May God bless you and give you His peace!
Sincerely,
Valencia Freeman
President, Women’s Ministry
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7:45 a.m.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Women’s Day 2015
Order of Divine Worship
CALL TO WORSHIP……………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………...Clergy
INVOCATION……………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………...Clergy
CHORAL RESPONSE ......................................................................................................... “All In His Hands”
PRAISE AND WORSHIP………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………Praise Team
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HYMN OF PRAISE…………………..……………….….. “Lift Him Up”…………………….………………….…..…………..No. 420
SCRIPTURE………………………………………………………………………………….………………………...Sister Shirley Bannister
Luke 21:3-4
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PRAYER ...........................................................................................................................Sister Ellen Fountain
CHORAL RESPONSE ...................................................................................................“Withholding Nothing”
SELECTION ....................................................... “He Wants It All”…………………………….Sister Mariah Maxwell
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WOMEN’S DAY LITANY..................................................................................................Sister Virginia Bryant
GLORIA PATRI ........................................................................................................................................ No. 12
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITORS................................................................................Sister Iantha Gilmore
PASTORAL COMMENTS........................................................................ ............................ Pastor Leon Grant
RECOGNITIONS..................................................................................................................Sister Wanda Davis
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CELEBRATION OF GIVING LITANY...........................................................................................................Clergy
OFFERING SELECTION...........................................................................................................“I Give It to You”
OFFERTORY RESPONSE..........................................................................................................................No. 536
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INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER ...................................................................Reverend Dr. Lora F. Hargrove
SERMONIC SELECTION .........................................................................................“My Life, My Love, My All”
SERMON ............................................................................................................Reverend Dr. Vanetta Rather
Mount Olive Baptist Church, Arlington, Va
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP .............................................................................................. “I Surrender All”
CLOSING SELECTION......................................................................................................“I Give Myself Away”
BENEDICTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Clergy
MUSIC BY: Women’s Day Choir, Sister Mariah Maxwell, Guest Director and Musician
Please take the spiritual posture of worship by turning off your cell phone.
***Ushers May Seat the People
7:30 a.m. Nursery Available (Room 210, up to age 5)
7:45 a.m. Worship Service/ Women’s Day (Sanctuary)
9:00 a.m. Nursery Available (Room 210, up to age 2)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School and New Members Training (All Rooms)
10:45 a.m. Nursery Available (Room 210, up to age 5)
11:00 a.m. Worship Service/Women’s Day (Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. Youth Church (LGFLC &3rd Floor)
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Listening to the Sermon
Listen to the message from God's word. Use this sheet to make some personal notes. Go back over
them during the coming week. Let God crystallize His truths in your life.
Reverend Dr. Vanetta Rather
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Sermon Title: _______________________________________________________________________
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What Should I Do as a Result of Hearing this Sermon?
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11:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Women’s Day 2015
Order of Divine Worship
CALL TO WORSHIP
Clergy
INVOCATION...........................................................................................................................................Clergy
CHORAL RESPONSE ............................................................................................................“All In His Hands”
PRAISE AND WORSHIP ..................................................................................................................Praise Team
HYMN OF PRAISE …………………..……………….….. “Lift Him Up”…………………….………………….…..…………..No. 420
SCRIPTURE ......................................................................................................................Sister Alma Wiggins
Luke 21:3-4
PRAYER ........................................................................................................................ Sister Beulah Jackson
CHORAL RESPONSE ..................................................................................................“Withholding Nothing”
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SELECTION .......................................................“He Wants It All”……………………………..Sister Mariah Maxwell
WOMEN’S DAY LITANY ................................................................................................ Sister Cynthia Prather
GLORIA PATRI ....................................................................................................................................... No. 12
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WELCOME ...................................................................................................................Sister Alzonia Shepard
ANNOUNCEMENTS ........................................................................................................Sister Barbara Boone
PASTORAL COMMENTS...................................................................................................... Pastor Leon Grant
RECOGNITIONS …………………………………………….Poem/Gift................................................Sister Wanda Davis
CELEBRATION OF GIVING LITANY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clergy
OFFERING SELECTION...........................................................................................................“I Give It to You”
OFFERTORY RESPONSE ....................................................................................................................... No. 536
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER ..................................................................... Reverend Dr. Lora Hargrove
SERMONIC SELECTION ........................................................................................ “My Life, My Love, My All”
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SERMON ............................................................................................................Reverend Dr. Vanetta Rather
Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Arlington, VA
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP .............................................................................................. “I Surrender All”
REMARKS...........................................................................................................................Sister Wanda Davis
Sister Valencia Freeman
CLOSING SELECTION......................................................................................................“I Give Myself Away”
BENEDICTION ...................................................................................................................... Pastor Leon Grant
MUSIC BY: Women’s Day Choir, Mariah Maxwell, Guest Director and Musician
Please take the spiritual posture of worship by turning off your cell phone.
* * * Ush er s M a y S e at th e P e op l e * **
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Listening to the Sermon
Listen to the message from God's word. Use this sheet to make some personal notes. Go back over
them during the coming week. Let God crystallize His truths in your life.
Reverend Dr. Vanetta Rather
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Sermon Title: ________________________________________________________________________
Biblical Text: ________________________________________________________________________
Main Ideas of the Sermon:
1. _______________________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________
Illustrations I Want to Remember:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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What Should I Do as a Result of Hearing this Sermon?
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Celebration of Giving Litany
MINISTER:
It is now time for us to share in giving. Why do we give?
CONGREGATION:
We give because all we have comes from God. According to Deuteronomy 8:18, it is God
who gives us the power to get wealth.
MINISTER:
Why do we give?
CONGREGATION:
We give because God commands us. Malachi 3:10 states that we are to bring the full
tithe into God’s storehouse.
MINISTER:
Why do we give?
CONGREGATION:
We give because God said in Luke 6:38, to give and He would give back to us a more
abundant blessing.
MINISTER:
Why do we give?
CONGREGATION:
We give because 2 Corinthians 9:7 states that God loves a cheerful giver.
ALL: Thank you Lord, for the privilege of giving. We are excited about paying the tithe
and giving the offering. We know that you are faithful to your promises. Therefore, we
trust you in faith to do what you have said. AMEN!
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Women’s Day Litany
Leader: Today, O Lord, we honor our women – the carriers and cultivators of our culture. In a lush
African garden, your hands fashioned her. We celebrate the strength, power, passion, beauty,
courage, and faith of women across this world. Bless her now as she cultivates culture and Christ
in future generations.
People: We praise and thank you God, for women.
Leader: We remember biblical queens like Miriam and Mary; Ruth and Rahab. We remember our
African queens: Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, Makeda, Nzingha and Yaa Asantewa. Through their trials
and tribulations they grew in wisdom and strength. Bless our queens of today who continue the
legacy of educating and leading their people.
People: Strengthen your women, O Lord. Their genius has enriched the earth.
Leader: We give reverence to every woman, who, like the beautiful, thoughtful, and powerful
women of scripture continue to defy odds and banish stereotypes; women who put in their all to
love and to serve God in the face of oppression, sexism and tradition. We remember Harriet
Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Pauli Murray and Rosa Parks. Bless all women, but especially women of
color who fight against injustice through strategies of hope, love, faith, survival and advancement.
People: Empower your women, O Lord. We thank you for the unselfish Spirit that lives in the
soul of the every woman dedicated to God.
Leader: We remember Augusta Savage, Zora Neal Hurston, Katherine Dunham, Marian Anderson
and Mahalia Jackson. They birthed black literary and artistic traditions. Because of women like
these, the once muffled voices of women everywhere ring clear with creative power.
People: Inspire your women, O Lord. Their beauty has adorned the earth, just like the beauty of
our ancestors; our grandmothers, our mothers, and our sisters in the faith.
Leader: We celebrate the women of today. We celebrate the sharing of their gifts, talents, and
skills. We celebrate their ability to manage the home and the office. We celebrate their ability to
serve as a public official and a Sunday School teacher. We celebrate those who are required to be
both the matriarch and the patriarch; those who are tough enough to fight for equality and wise
enough to celebrate the tenderness in their own character.
ALL: We remember Deborah, Zipporah, Jarena Lee, Julia Foote, and Zilpha Elaw. Black women
prayed and preached, healed and helped, faithfully putting in their all for God, especially in times
of trouble and distress. Their triumph has sparked fire in our souls. May the Light that radiates
from you, O Lord, cast beautiful patterns on our lives and our witness. We rejoice with women
everywhere. Thank you, Lord for the blessing of women in the earth! Amen.
(Adapted from the Women’s Day and Black Women’s Litany, African American Heritage Hymnal)
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MEMBERS
SICK AND SHUT-IN
Home
Sister Virginia Battle
Sister Mary Brown-Frederick
Sister Ericka Buchsell
Sister Pearl Drain
Sister Darlene Granderson
Brother James Griffin
Sister Barbara Lee
Brother Frank Leonard
Deacon Phillip Magwood
Sister Woodie McLean
Brother Fred Royall
BROOK GROVE REHAB CENTER & NURSING HOME,
SANDY SPRING, MD
Brother John D. Walker
GEORGE'S ASSISTED LIVING GERMANTOWN, MD
Sister Margaret Simmons
LAYHILL GENESIS NURSING HOME
Sister Gladys Williams
PRAYER
Sister Lila Bullock
Brother Al Carey (Wilmington, DE)
Brother Dallas Clement
Brother Johnny Colmes
Deacon Eleanor Crocker
Sister Gloria Elliott
Sister Elsie Fleming
Sister Margaret Frazier
Sister Frances Griffin
Sister Janie McClellan
Sister Barbara Montgomery
Deacon Magruda Randolph
Sister Janice Thurman
Sister Anita Walker
FAMILY & FRIENDS**
Mitchell Baldwin, Jr.
Bettie Barley
Vanessa Bland
Margie & Jerry Boumel
LaTonjia Brown
Rev. Rodney Davis
Willie Franklin, III
Victor George
Gregory Grant
Edgar Guillette
Monica Holland
Danielle Hyson
Mark Hyson
Waldo Jackson
Don Johns
Joyce Johnson
Margie Lancaster
Juanita Melvin
Dieudonne Ndouga
Annie Peevy
Shirley Sims
Charles John Snowden
Rev. Eric Thomas
Lawrence Walker
Deacon Richard Waller
Angela Watson
Jimmy Wiliams
Military And Others Serving Abroad
CPL. Alonzo Evans-Chase
Sister Anetra Moore
Whitney Wiggins
** Please
call the church office on or before
Tuesday to place or remove a name from the
prayer list. FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL ONLY BE
LISTED FOR TWO WEEKS. Member names on
the prayer list will be removed after the last
Sunday of each month
"Intercessory Prayer, every Thursday
from 6:00-7:15 pm (301) 424-8717, ext.
431."
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Monday, May 04
7:00 PM Magnificent Mondays In The Word -Rooms 103/106
7:00 PM Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal-Sanctuary
Tuesday, May 05
10:00 AM Seasoned Saints Ministry Meeting - LGFLC
7:00 PM Cancer Support Ministry Meeting-Room 200a/b
7:00 PM Tutoring-Library/200-207
Wednesday, May 06
6:00 PM Fellowship Dinner-LGFLC
7:00 PM Bible Study-All Rooms
8:00 PM Prayer Meeting -Sanctuary
Thursday, May 07
11:30 AM Mid-Day Bible Study-Rooms 103/106
5:30 PM Maryland Playmakers#11-LGFLC
6:15 PM Intercessory Prayer - Chapel
7:30 PM 12-Steps Meeting -Rooms 103/106
7:30 PM Mass Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary
Friday, May 08
7:15 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary
Saturday, May 9
7:00 AM Men's Bible Study-Rooms 103/106
8:45 AM Male Chorus Rehearsal-Sanctuary
9:00 AM Missionary Ministry-Rooms 103/106
9:30 AM YMLT Meeting- 3rd Floor
11:00 AM Veterans with Spiritual Gifts Ministry Meeting-Rooms 103/106
Sunday, May 10
7:45 AM Worship Service/Mother’s Day -Sanctuary
9:30 AM Empowering Family Relationships - Chapel
9:30 AM Linked-UP - LGFLC
9:30 AM New Members Training - Library
9:30 AM Prayer Class-Pastor's Conference Room
9:30 AM Sunday School - All Rooms
11:00 AM Worship Service/Mother’s Day - Sanctuary
11:00 AM Youth Church-LGFLC
MONTHLY FOCUS
Acceptance: He Accepted Us First
God accepts us as we are, with all of our faults and weaknesses. Being a Christian means accepting Christ as Lord and
Savior and learning about Him through experiences and reading God’s Word. Before we can have the privilege of accepting
Him, we must understand that God, the father, has already accepted us. God, through his son Jesus Christ, accepts us
despite our past, present, and future sins. He does this because He loves us. Period.
In John 15:16, Jesus explains that He has chosen us. “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you
should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.”
(John 15:16, NKJV)
Take time today to thank God for accepting you despite your sins. Thank Him for choosing you before you chose Him. If
you haven’t made Jesus your choice yet, then make that choice today. It will be the best decision you will ever make.
God, we thank you for accepting us as we are. We thank you for looking past our faults and seeing our needs. We thank
you most of all for loving us. Amen.
A Moment in Black History
A Moment in Black History
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May 1, 1920 - The first game of the Negro National League baseball was played in Indianapolis, Indiana.
May 3, 1921 - Boxing legend, Sugar Ray Robinson, was born in Detroit, MI.
May 5, 1865 - Pastor Adam Clayton Powell, Sr. was born in Virginia. He developed the Abyssinian Baptist Church
(Harlem, NY) as the largest Protestant congregation in the country. He was a founder of the National Urban
League, active in the NAACP, and served as trustee of several Historical Black Colleges and Schools. Pastor Powell
died June 12, 1953.
May 7, 1878 - J. R. Winters receives a patent for the fire escape ladder.
May 9, 1867 - Sojourner Truth delivers a speech to the First Annual Meeting of the American Equal Rights
Association, championing for the rights of all people.
Announcements
May 4th -May 10th, 2015
FROM OUR CHURCH PHOTOGRAPHER
All Ministries and Organizations requests for photography must be made by
filling out a photography form located outside the church office. Fill out the
request and leave with the church secretary in the church office.
FROM OUR CHURCH OFFICE
REMINDER: USE OF CHURCH
FACILITIES EVENING AND SATURDAY HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday through Friday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Security lock-up)
Saturday:
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Security lock up)
Sunday:
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Security lock-up)
FROM THE MEDIA/PUBLICITY CHAIR
Church events and organizations who which to have posters to advertise their events should
contact the Media/Publicity Chair, Sister Susan Peevy at susanpeevy@hotmail.com or
301.529.0213. The cost is $20.00 each for a 20 x 28 inch poster.
WOMEN’S Bible Study meets every 3rdand 5th SATURDAY, at 9:00 a.m.
in the Chapel.
MINISTRY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
“Building Lives, Developing Disciples” (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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MID-DAY BIBLE STUDY—will meet Thursday, May 7th at 11:30 a.m. in
Rooms 103/106. Read Gospel of Acts 20-27 be prepared for discussion.
Ladies!
Women’s Bible Study is back!
All Women are invited to join the Women’s Bible study in exploring and discussing Biblical texts and their
meaning for our lives. If you are interested in learning more about the Bible and want to attend, you are
welcome. Led by the Rev. Cheryl Coleman-Hall, the Women’s Bible Study meets every 3rd and 5th Saturday
at 9:00 a.m. for thought-provoking discussion and fellowship.
Women’s Bible Study provides a place for women to become rooted in God’s Word, to build communication
with other women, and to grow in a relationship with Christ. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time
connecting and fellowshipping with our sisters in Christ as we study the Song of Solomon. Together we will
discover those things, situations, experiences that cause us to lose large chunks of ourselves.
There will be a variety of spiritual activities to engage your spirit and strengthen your desire to “Put In Your
All for God!”
Next Class will be held Saturday, May 16th at 9:00 and our homework assignment is to read all 8 chapters
of the Song of Solomon. Information on how to purchase the book, “What Matters Most”, will be discussed at
our next Bible Study. Please join us!
YOUTH MINISTRY—“Let it Shine”
Matthew 5:14a “You are the Light of the World!”
FIND US, LIKE US, CONTACT US! Parents, Youth, if you are not receiving emails on upcoming youth ministry events
and activities, please send a note to youthministrymcbc@gmail.com requesting that your email address be added
to the distribution. Also go to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; look for Mt. Calvary Youth, we are everywhere,
and we want you to know it! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any member of the 2015
Youth Ministry Leadership Team.
2015-COLLEGE STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
If you are an undergraduate, graduate, specialty school, vocational school, or advanced degree recipient, we want
to recognize your accomplishments. We congratulate you and praise God that you have been steadfast on your
endeavors. As we prepare the 2015 baccalaureate guide, we want to include each of you. Please provide an
electronic picture, area of study-major as well as minor, a brief synopsis of your achievement and your plans for
the future. Please send this information to Sister Felecia Williams-Palmer feleciawp@msn.com no later than
Sunday, May 15, 2015
CAMPUS WORSHIP AND BACKYARD PARTY
It is that time of year again. As we prepare for graduations and the end of the school year, we want to celebrate
the end of the school year and the return of our college students. Please mark your calendars. May 24th at 11:00
a.m. is our Campus Worship service and Backyard Party. If you want your school represented, make sure we have
a banner and a T-shirt (size 2T or 3T) with your school’s name or logo. For more information, feel free to contact
Rev. Moultrie.
Teen ROAD TRIP to King’s Dominion
Ages 12 and over are invited to join us for a-one day trip to King’s Dominion May 23rd. The tickets, cost $34.00
which includes lunch, however we need to sign up in advance. There has been a change;in order to get this group
rate, we need to have confirmed attendees no later than TODAY and we will need to purchase the tickets
Monday. If we do not have enough youth registered by then to qualify for this group package, we will cancel the
trip. More info, contact Rev. Moultrie’s office.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION – Registration for Summer Camp has begun. The forms are available on the
church website, in the church office, and in the youth minister’s office. Because of the amount of money collected
for camp registration, we will not have registration downstairs by the back door. Please come up to the youth
minister’s office to register. This camp is going to be crazy! Any questions, please feel free to contact the camp
director, Sister Glenda Moultrie.
Upcoming activities Be sure to get your refrigerator magnet and MARK YOUR
CALENDARS!
May 9th Youth Ministry Leadership Team Meeting
May 23rd King’s Dominion Trip (for ages 12 and over)
May 24th Campus Worship and Backyard Party
June 13th Youth Gospel Explosion
June 14th Annual Youth Day and Baccalaureate Services
June 19-21 Teen Retreat Refreshing Mountain, Pennsylvania
June 27th Adventure Park (for kids age 11 and under)
Tutoring – Do not forget! We have Tutoring every Tuesday evening and Saturday
morning. It is open to all students, and we can always use more tutors! Come out
and help us! This is a free service and available to all, so please don’t miss this great
opportunity to improve grades.
Our Class of 2015 consists of the following students:
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Brandon Williams---Northwest High School
Evan Cole---Frederick county Public Schools
Jasmine Jeter---Gaithersburg High School
Jeremy Miller----Magruder High School
Jhalyseia Grant---Magruder High School
Keturah Boone---Magruder High School
• Leonard Grant Jr. Magruder High School
• Levi Poe – Paint Branch High School
• John Immordino, Jr. --- Northwest High School
Graduating High School Seniors
Graduating high school seniors, Please stay after the 11:00 service today. Please meet in the
Room #207, directly across from the elevator immediately following the service to turn in your
scholarship package and to receive additional information. If we have missed anyone, please
contact us immediately.
Undergraduates, Advanced Graduates, Special Schools,
If you are graduating from any degree or vocational certification program we want to recognize your
accomplishments. We want you to participate in our annual Baccalaureate service at 5 p.m. on Sunday June 14th.
As we prepare the 2015 baccalaureate guide we want to include each of you. Please provide an electronic picture,
area of study-major as well as minor, a brief synopsis of your achievement and your plans for the future. Parents
your kids are probably away at college getting ready for finals and graduation. Please respond for them and send
the requested information to Ms. Felecia Williams-Palmer feleciawp@msn.com no later than Sunday, May 17,
2015. Again if we have missed anyone please contact us immediately. Our 2015 College graduates are:
Ayanna Dow---Towson University
Raykyle Highsmith---Morgan State University
Dean David Yirenkyi—Bowie State University Sydney Montgomery---Princeton University
Henry Christopher Williams-Grambling Univ. Taylor Riley---Northwestern University
Jamie Snowden-Bowie State University
Zachary Fergusson-Williams—Mt. St. Mary's Univ.
Kyra Nicholson---University of Illinois at Carbondale
FROM THE FINANCE MINISTRY
The first Quarter Contribution Summary has been posted on the bulletin board located in the
atrium hallway by the church office. Should there be any discrepancies, contact the Financial
Secretary, Sister Angelia Mumford, in the church office.
GET TO KNOW YOUR DEACONS
IF YOU LIVE IN ZIP CODES: 20832, 20833, 20855, 21701 to 21703, 21710,
21770 and 21771
YOUR TRIBE IS: ISSACHAR
YOUR DEACONS ARE: JAMES BOONE AND LARRY NEWSOME
Your tribe is responsible for serving for the Month of May- Wednesday,
May 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th.
IF YOU LIVE IN ZIP CODES: 20906
YOUR TRIBE IS: EPHTRAIM
YOUR DEACONS ARE: JOHNNYE WASHINGTON AND ALFRED JOHNSON
IF YOU LIVE IN ZIP CODES: 20874
YOUR TRIBE IS: ASHER
YOUR DEACONS ARE: Willie Gilmore, James Moore and Honorary Doris
McCoy
ATTENTION:
BENJAMIN
TRIBE
MEMBERS!
"GET TO KNOW YOUR DEACONS AND YOUR TRIBE MEMBERS"
If you live in Zip Codes: 20837, 20839, 20841, 20847, 20878, Please plan to attend a
brief 15-minute meeting that will be held after each service on Sunday, May 10th, in
the LGFLC. We will be discussing our upcoming barbecue outing. If you can't attend
this meeting, contact Deacons Howard Nicolson or Denise Williams for more details.
VETERANS WITH SPIRITUAL GIFTS MINISTRY
The Veterans Ministry meets every 2nd Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Rooms 103/106 and all veterans
and family members of veterans are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please
contact Chairman, Coleman McLean, at (301) 340-0021. Next meeting date is Saturday, May 9th.
MISSIONARY OUTREACH – Helping Those in Need
EMERGENCY FOOD DRIVE
The Missionary Society is collecting canned and non-perishable food items to benefit our
neighbors in need. The Missionaries are asking church members to help by bringing canned and
non-perishable foods to donate to this cause. Please be sure there are no dents in the cans and
that all food items are not outdated. Your donations can be placed in labeled containers outside
the sanctuary, in the downstairs hallway, and at the back door to the parking lot.
WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM
The Missionaries also continue to support the Weekend Backpack Program to help fight child
hunger by contributing food donations of already prepared single serving foods. Individually
wrapped snacks, milk, juice, and single-serving canned foods that do not have to be cooked are
examples of the types of food to donate. Donations should be placed in the container in the
downstairs hallway.
The Missionaries thank you in advance for helping make the lives of those in need a little
brighter.
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Cancer Support Group Program
A spiritual network has been created for both cancer survivors and their
caregivers. This group facilitates Spiritual Hope through the Journey of
Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery to our congregation and the
community. The following is a list of activities that are provided for survivors
and caregivers:
 Support Group Meetings/Spiritual Sharing/Prayer
 Hope and Healing through Bible Study
 Educational Workshops and Guest Speakers
 Nutritional Workshops/Courses
 Guided Relaxation Responses
 Spiritual, Emotional, and Mental Enhancement Workshops/Courses
 Facilitated assistance in accessing cancer support resources
The Cancer Support Group meets the first Tuesday of the month. Our next
meeting is May 5th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 200 a/b of the Leon Grant Family
Life Center. For additional information or questions, please contact Rev.
Vera McKoy (301) – 926-3304 or email revmckoy@yahoo.com.
Save this Date!!
FAMILY AND FRIENDS take a Cruise
with
Our Veterans With Spiritual Gifts Ministry
On the Spirit of Washington
Saturday, June 27, 2015
11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
Transportation for (1-25 persons) & will leave the church NLT 09:30 AM.
Boarding time: Pier 4, Water Street SW, Washington, DC. 11:00AM.
Tickets are now on sale: Adults, $65.00 & Youths, (3-12) $40.00.
only 36 Adults and 4 Youth tickets have been reserved.
Tickets will be sold between services
During the week-In the Church Office
Deadline: Sunday May 24, 2015
Note: Make checks payable to MTCBC, Memo Line (Veterans Cruise)
SAVE THE DATE!!
When:
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015
Time:
8:30 A.M.-Until
Location
Lincoln Park Cemetery
CEMETERY CLEAN-UP DAY WITH THE COMMUNITY
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO COME OUT AND HELP!
PLEASE BRING YOUR RAKES, GLOVES, PRUNING SHEARS, ETC.
STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
SEE REV. ANTHONY MUMFORD OR TRUSTEE BEN JACKSON OR CALL MR.
COLEMAN WEBSTER AT 301-963-1206
FROM THE EVANGELISM MINISTRY
Focus on UNIVERSALISM
According to Merriam-Webster’s definition, UNIVERSALISM is “a theological doctrine that all
human beings will eventually be saved” and endorses “… the principles and practices of a liberal
Christian denomination founded in the 18th century originally to uphold belief in universal
salvation and now united with Unitarianism.
Unitarian Universalists (UU) promote that “belief in the Bible is not required” and “the Bible …
reflects biases and cultural ideas from the times in which it was written and edited.” Some, but
not all, UU do not believe in God. Other UU’ beliefs include: 1) “Jesus Christ was is “an
outstanding human being”; 2) denial of the divinity of Jesus Christ; 3) denial that the Holy Spirit
is a person; 4) Christ’s sacrifice was not a requirement for atonement of human sin; 5) heaven
and hell are states of mind; 6) prayer is a spiritual or mental discipline; 7) equality of race, color,
gender, and sexual orientation; and 8) human reason and experience ultimately determine
spiritual truth.
There are approximately 200,000 Unitarian Universalists and Unitarians acknowledged by the
International Council of Unitarian and Universalists (ICUU). As with most religions, there are
various UU sects within and without, with diverse beliefs. Notwithstanding, a small percentage
of UUs consider themselves “Biblical Unitarians” and profess belief in the major tenets of
Christianity.
All Christians, when given the opportunity to witness to UUs (or any other religious group),
should render a clear affirmation under the power of the Holy Spirit -- that there is only one way
to obtain salvation, and that is through confessed belief in God’s only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.
Today’s article contains excerpts or paraphrases from:
http://christianity.about.com/od/glossary/a/UniversalismDefinition.htm, http://christianity.about.com/od/unitarian/a/unitarianbeliefs.htm,
and https://carm.org/what-unitarianism
The Evangelism Ministry Meetings are open to all. The next meeting will be May 21,
2015. Please browse through the evangelism materials on the racks in the front
vestibule and rear lobby of the Leon Grant Family Life Center. Feel free to take some
for your use in sharing the Gospel. Please contact Deacon Mary McLean @ 301340-0021 for more information concerning this ministry.
THE SEASON SAINTS
The Seasoned Saints Ministry meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month
from September until June.
The May 5, 2015 meeting will be held in the LGFLC at 10:00 a.m. At 11:00 a.m. on
this date the Mt. Calvary Computer Ministry will provide instruction and assistance
on smartphones, tablets and cameras. Bring your problem toys with you and share
lunch with us.
The May 19, 2015 meeting will be a BIG BUS TOUR of Washington, DC. The tour
fare is $35.00 per person. We will meet at the Union Station at 11:00 a.m. by the
flags out front. Come out for a wonderful tour of the DC tourist attractions.
A Godly Woman
A woman of beauty
A woman of grace
A woman of excellence
Beholding God's face
She walks with the Lord
With integrity,
Knowing her purpose
And destiny
No matter what happens
She walks in God's love,
Reflecting the beauty,
Of her Father above.
© 2003 By M.S.Lowndes
WOMEN’S DAY CHOIR
Adranna Grant
Barbara A.J. Brown
Barbara Boone
Barbara Montgomery
Brenda Jamison
Brenda Shelton
Brittney Walker
Deloris Harris
Diane Carthorn
Dorene George-Coleman
Doris Thomas
Ella Miller
Ernestine Davis
Faye Bobb-Semple
Janice Jeter
Joyce Hawkins
Judy Robinson
LaShona Harris
Linda Jackson
Rev. Dr. Lora F. Hargrove
Marie Ganthier
Maureen Price
Paulette Dawes
Shelia McClure
Vicky Leonard
Virginia Battle
Wanda Davis
Musicians: Mariah Maxwell, Guest Musician and Director
Anthony Byrd, Bass Player
Bernard Brookes, Flutiest
Chris Douglas, Drummer
Elsie Fleming, Organist
Women’s Day Committee:
Sister Barbara Avent
Deaconess Virginia Bryant, Co-Chair
Deaconess Wanda Davis, Chair
Deaconess June McAbee
Sister Faye Bobb-Semple
Sister Doris Thomas
Special thanks to:
Pastor Leon Grant
Bro. John Davis – Photography Ministry
Roy Johns, Alfred (AJ) Johnson, Jr. and entire Audio-visual Ministry
Ushers Ministry
Greetings Ministry
Sister Lauren Johnson, Graphic Designer
Women’s Day Choir & Musicians
The Women’s Ministry Executive Committee gives Special Thanks to….
Our Women’s Day Preacher, Rev. Dr. Vanetta Rather
Our Women’s Day Choir Director, Ms. Mariah Maxwell
Executive Members of the Women’s Ministry:
Rev. Dr. Lora F. Hargrove, Spiritual Advisor
Sister Valencia Freeman, President
Deacon Brenda Jamison, Vice-President
Sister Angelia Mumford, Treasurer
Sister Patricia Mason, Personal Development Chair
Sister Barbara Montgomery, Personal Development Co-Chair
Sister Mirtha Brown, Church and Community Outreach Chair
Sister Linda Jackson, Church and Community Outreach Co-Chair
To EVERYONE – YOUR Presence has made this day so SPECIAL!