Continuing the Process

By The Rev. Jeffrey C. Hayes

As we wrap up our summer emphasis on worship, fellowship,

and ministry allow me to thank all of you who have contributed to our various events.

I’m positive there are many wonderful stories to be told! On a personal note, I have enjoyed

preaching through the Connect, Grow, Discover, Serve series. But remember friends this is not just

a series of sermons for our summer. This is our process for making disciples of Christ. To that end, let

me share the following encouraging stories and personal challenges:

Connect: This past Sunday following our VBS service I listened as Gilmer and Jo Johnson connected with a

young couple over a slice of pizza in the Candler Center. The young couple are the parents of a little girl in our CEC who also

attended VBS. Both Gilmer and Jo found a number of connections with this couple, including growing up in the same town, which

provided them an instant relationship. Who are you reaching out to and trying to connect with? Can you name someone God has placed in

your path to witness to? Are you connecting with God on a daily basis and listening to his leading? If not, why?

Grow: Speaking about The Good and Beautiful God, Ginny Berrier commented how the book study has shed light for her on new

ways to learn about God. Joan McCook added that it has taught her many lessons about how she spends her time. It’s been amazing to hear

stories about how God is working in the lives of people in our church. Growing in our faith is a life-long pursuit and is essential to our

becoming better followers of Christ. Are you spending regular time in worship and personal study with prayer? What areas of your life

need growth? Are there action steps you are taking to make growth in Christ a priority in your life?

Discover: I’m always thrilled to see people discover their God-given gifts and then put them to use. Such is the case for Tom and

Michelle Mattox. Whether it be their work with the Correctional Facility or volunteering with VBS, their generous and compassionate

spirits can be seen in the ministries they are involved with. Both will be the first to tell you when they don’t feel God is leading them to do

something, but when the Lord does, it is evident through their work that he has enabled them and is using them for his glory. Can you name

your spiritual gifts? If so, are you putting them to work for God’s Kingdom? If not, how can you discover your gifts?

Serve: Whether it be Erin Conaty’s tireless efforts with Room In The Inn or Annette Perkins answering the call to help with VBS

or Mona Moore’s faithful presence greeting each Sunday or any one of the many people who have worked diligently with Calvary’s

Garden, service can be seen all around us. Jesus came to serve and expects the same of us. Are you involved in an area of service? Where

is God at work in the world around you and how might you be involved in that work?

Certainly I could name others who fit into the aforementioned areas. As the Fall season approaches, let us continue to work toward

making this process a reality in our church by connecting ourselves and others with God, growing in our relationships, discovering our

gifts, and serving our neighbors.

August 2014

Monthly Newsletter of Calvary Baptist Church

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Jeff Hayes Senior Pastor

Pat Stillwell Associate Pastor

Jim Burnett Interim Music Director

Susan Hocking Organist

Vicki Sorenson Office Administrator

Charlene Shelton CEC Director

Aaron DeWeese Custodian

Sam Hocking Church Host

Phone: 828-253-7301 Fax: 828-253-4872 office@calvaryasheville.com

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THIS MONTH’S STARS

Glen Piercy Susie Simmons

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Send a Card, Make a Call and Share God’s Love!

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Aston Park

Tom McCurry

Baptist Retirement Center

Jean Ernst

Emerald Ridge

Faye Gunter

NC Veterans Home

Jesse Calloway

Pisgah Manor

Edith Lance

At Home

Evelyn Boone

Myrtle Brown

Alan Candler

Maude Frisbee

Ray Hancock

Jim & Freddie Hopper

Leonard Hopps

Charles & Mary Ann Lance

Edith Middleton

Marion Whitaker

In Sympathy:

Max West

Passed away on July 7, 2014

Upcoming Senior Events

August 21: Lunch at Huntin’ Camp BBQ in Traveler’s Rest

September 18: Lunch at Bruce’s Fabulous Foods in Mar-ion

October 23: Pigeon Forge for lunch and shopping

November 13: Have an idea??? We are open to sugges-tions

December 9: The Cove for Senior Salt Carol Sing and Lunch

Call the church office to sign up for any event. All menus and additional information available in church office in

Senior Event Notebook on volunteer desk.

LIFE GROUPS

Our new LifeGroup session will begin on Sunday, August 3.

9:30-10:45 Sunday Mornings Regular Sunday School Quarterly Formations material: Jim Truett and Pat Stillwell Classes

A Good and Beautiful Life book: Bruce Farlow, Donna Ten-nant, and Dan Bradshaw’s classes.

1:00 Wednesdays (Candler Center Conference Room) A Good and Beautiful Life book: Pastor Jeff Hayes’ class

Pastor Jeff will be in his doctoral class August 4-6th.

Our regular Sunday and Wednesday services will resume in September.

Please make a note of this.

Back to School Shoe Boxes

As we approach August and the beginning of the school year, you may have noticed that area merchants have

begun their “Back-tol-School-sales”. This is an excellent time to stock-up on items for our annual Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. School supplies make great gifts for the children and you can purchase those at reduced prices during the sales. Pen, pencils, notebooks, erasers, crayons, etc. There are also summer items on clearance such as T-shirts, as stores make room for fall merchandise. We will also need (small) toys, candy and personal care items such as soap, toothpaste and tooth brushes and wash cloths as we used up all our supplies in the last pack-a-box party.

Dan & Margaret Bradshaw

Blood Drive Sunday, August 3

12:30-5:00

Candler Center

Neighbor Day Neighbor Day Neighbor Day August 2 August 2 August 2 POSTPONEDPOSTPONEDPOSTPONED We have postponed Neighbor Day until further notice and cool-er weather!

Tourist Game Tourist Game Tourist Game You Buy, We Buy You Buy, We Buy You Buy, We Buy August 15August 15August 15 Take me out to the ballgame! Bring a friend and buy his/her ticket and the church will buy your ticket! A great opportunity to fellowship together and make new friends who we can connect with Calvary, but more importantly, connect with Christ! The game starts at 7:05. Bus will leave at 6:15 sharp!

Summer CoolSummer CoolSummer Cool---Down Down Down August 7 August 7 August 7 121212---2pm2pm2pm In an effort top promote our summer events as well as just be-ing a kind neighbor, we will offer free bottled water, sodas, and ice cream to passing neighbors on Haywood Road. This is wonderful opportunity to reach out. Sign-up sheets are in the bell tower.

Solace Center Hospice LunchSolace Center Hospice LunchSolace Center Hospice Lunch 11AM11AM11AM---1PM 1PM 1PM August 12August 12August 12 In memory of Howard and Mary Candler, we will provide lunch to the residents of the Keever Solace Center. This opportunity to serve is coordinated by Donna Hilemon who will be providing a meat while asking others to bring vegetables, desserts, and to serve. For more information contact Donna at 828-667-0008.

Summer of Mission and Ministry Celebration!Summer of Mission and Ministry Celebration!Summer of Mission and Ministry Celebration! August 24 August 24 August 24 555---7PM 7PM 7PM Candler CenterCandler CenterCandler Center This is a time to share stories, laugh together, and celebrate all of what God has accomplished throughout the summer. Just a good time of fellowship including having some fun with the “OLDIE” Wed game! (How much do you know about your spouse after all these years?) Be prepared to have a ton of fun, laugh a lot and yes, there will be surprises!! This will be a BBQ catered event at a minimal cost. Sign up in the Bell tow-er!

Veteran Quarters Dinner Veteran Quarters Dinner Veteran Quarters Dinner August 25August 25August 25 Join us in preparing dinner at the Veteran Restoration Quar-ters. It’s a great way to serve those who have served!

FREE MOVIE NIGHT!

Free Popcorn!

Free Snow Cones!

“Night At the Museum” August 8

Doors Open 6:30PM

Movie at 7:00PM

in the Candler Center

Lunch Lunch Lunch on the Groundson the Groundson the Grounds Sunday, August 10 Sunday, August 10 Sunday, August 10

Join us for worship at 11:00am, in the sanctuary on August 10. Vicki Sorenson will be providing our special music. Then stay for an old fashioned lunch on the grounds at 12:00. The church will provide the meat and we need you to bring your favorite dish to share!

MAGGIE GRACE Born Wednesday, July 23 at 1:49pm 7lbs 8oz 19 inches long

Congratulations Adam & Katie Nix! And big brother

Daniel!