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From Your PastorSomething I love more than anything else about Thanksgiving is getting to be
with family. For my family, there was always excitement and happiness at getting to see everyone. Good food and conversation are always present and lots of it. A recliner nap is usually worked in there (of course that was before four kids). What is not to love about a day like that? The circumstances create joy! But does that joy carry on through the rest of the year?
One of the most life altering emotions is joy. It certainly is an emotion that can affect everything and everyone around us. Simply being in the presence of a person who has joy can change your demeanor and attitude almost instantly. We would all like to be that person. Right?
Yet with all of that said, joy is one of the most elusive emotions. We often struggle to have joy. Life takes over, and struggles happen and in the midst of them it is difficult to cultivate joy within our lives, much less to transfer it into the lives of others.
So how do we have joy? The Bible tells us that joy is a fruit of the Spirit. It is listed there in Galatians 5:22-23 along with love, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness and self-control. These serving as the evidence of the Spirit's work within our hearts. So in other words, joy is produced as the Spirit transforms our hearts into the image of Christ. So the first key to joy is a vibrant relationship with our heavenly Father. This serves as the starting point for our joy. It is interesting that many think that their circumstances are the starting point for
Welcome Casey and Heather
Deaton
We are very excited to welcome Casey Deaton as our new Director of Childhood Ministries. Casey has been serving the last several months as our music associate, providing music for the 8:00 a.m. contemporary ser-vice. Casey and his wife, Heather, have three children: Josie (16), Gideon (13) ,and Lydia (9). We look forward to seeing how the Lord will use Casey in the coming days!
NOVEMBER 2019
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CallerCalvary
Listen before Sunday morning Download Spotify on your device.
Search for Calvary Tupelo, and you will find playlists for both services.
Or follow the link atcalvarytupelo.com/prepare-for-worship
New Orleans Mission Trip
November 7 - 10
Please be in prayer for this group heading to New Orleans this month to work with our church partner, Immanu-el Community Church. We'll be minis-tering in schools and neighborhoods, playing some flag football and having a block party!!
Associate Pastor
COMPELLED BY LOVEwill resume in the spring!
Sanctuary Orchestra - Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Sanctuary Choir - Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Children’s Choirs - During Kidsquake Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Singin’ Saints - For ages 55 and up. The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the FMC Activi-ty Room. November 6 & 20.
Sanctuary Bells - Mondays at 5:15
Music Ministry
Complimentary specialty coffee on the first, third, and fifth Sundays in the
Media Center/Library. Donations are
acccepted.
From Your Pastor
their joy. They assume that having their wants and desires, or more of something, maybe the right job, or the right connections will lead to joy. So they are always seeking to change their circumstances so that they might have joy. This becomes and endless cycle that never leads to the desired outcome. Yet when we realizethat in Christ we have forgiveness, and that we have been given a hope that will endure, there is a joy that comes with it.
When the Spirit is given freedom to work within our lives, then joy becomes a reality no matter our circumstances. In Acts 5, the Apostles are arrested for teaching in the name of Jesus, even after they had been commanded to stop. After questioning, they were beaten and released. The Scripture says that they went away rejoicing because they had been counted worthy to suffer for the name of Christ. There is joy! It certainly was not dependent on their circumstances be-cause they had just been beaten. Their joy flowed from something much deeper, and was the result of a transformed life which in turn had transformed priorities. This then means that we can have joy even in the worst struggle that we have ever faced. Because joy comes from God. I pray that this year you will have joy that flows from your Heavenly Father.
November Sermons"Christ Centered Relationships"
November 3Imitate the God of Your Salvation
Ephesians 5:1-21
November 10Marriage: It's Really All About Jesus
Ephesians 5:22-33
November 17 Rev. Jim Yates preaching
November 24Families: It's really all about Jesus
Ephesians 6:1-4
For many households, the anticipation of Thanksgiving begins with the official beginning of Fall. In our home, the annual traditions of candle lighting and deco-rating have already begun. In fact, both of our youngest boys have already asked when we can begin reading “Pilgrim Stories” by Margaret Pumprey, published in 1910. This is something we’ve done with the children for nearly twenty years and something every one of us enjoys.
The Christian quality of thankfulness extends far beyond our culture’s one-day celebration in November. For every follower of Christ, the knowledge that God is our provider, sustainer and savior provides the daily motivation to offer ourselves to Him as living sacrifices. On November 17, our combined children’s choirs will sing “Grateful Praise” - a modern setting of the hymn, “For the Beauty of the Earth”. This hymn, based on Ephesians 5:20, reminds us all of the rich blessings we possess because of the loving provision of our heavenly Father in sending Christ to bear our sins on the cross. I hope you’ll take time daily to remember the Lord’s kindness and let this act of love motivate your response to Him.
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Children's choirs are singing in the 10:30 service Sunday, November 17.
No Kidsquake Wednesday, November 27.
November 28 - Turkey day!!
Student Ministry
PRAISE BANDSUNDAYS AT 5 PM
ROCK BIBLE STUDYSUNDAYS AT 6 PM STUDENT ROCK
WEDNESDAYS AT 6 PM
Children's Ministry
Children's ChurchNovember 10, 17, 24
10:30 in C107Ages 4, 5, and 1st grade
Student Ministry
sundays at 6 pm
I played basketball in junior high, and our team was not very good. In fact, when I was in the eighth grade, we got beat by Mooreville 42 to 2. The amazing thing (and embarrassing thing) about that game is that I was our team’s leading scor-ing…with four points. Yep, you guessed it. I scored on the wrong goal. The play-ers on the other team were so much bigger than us that we could never get a rebound, so they just kept shooting until they made it. So when I—the shortest player on our team by about three feet—somehow came up with a rebound, I just shot it. It just…felt right.
In the book of Judges we watch the Israelites go through the “sin cycle,” moving from obedience to disobedience, then to God giving them over to their enemies, later to them crying out for God to save them, and finally to God saving them. But then the cycle simply begins anew. Near the end of Judges, we see three occa-sions where a disturbing phrase is repeated: “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did whatever seemed right to him.”
This seems to be the prevailing philosophy today. “Do what makes you happy.” But this is not a great statement by which to live, especially as a follower of Jesus. Instead, our lives should be centered on bringing God glory by living lives set apart for Him. The danger in doing simply what feels “right” is much greater than two points for the other team. Press on in faithfulness, friends!
TURN IN YOUR BOXES BY NOVEMBER 17!!!
Announcements and Opportunities
Church Staff
Welcome New Members
Calvary FriendsThursday, November 21
10:30 a.m. in the FMC Activity Room
The Madrigals from Tupelo High School will be singing for us, then we will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving
meal. Come join us and bring a friend!
This months project is the CCU at the hospital.
MOMS IN PRAYERWednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in A104/106
Contact Teresa Newcomer for more info at 662.231.1690.
Senior Pastor Chris DeGeorge 322-6187 [email protected] Pastor of Music Jeff Chamblee 255-0936 [email protected] Pastor Jim Yates 769-1211 [email protected] to Students Todd Summerford 315-2442 [email protected]'s Secretary Mickie Gatlin 423-7618 [email protected] Education Secretary Reagan Huffman 305-5367 [email protected] Secretary/Receptionist Yvonne Merritt 401-1056 [email protected] Secretary Samantha Barron 538-1856 [email protected]'s Day Out/Nursery Coordinator Gail Chisholm 844-8958 [email protected] Education Director Kevin Ann Weatherly 791-1025 [email protected] Director Tracey Morton 401-7717 [email protected]/Media Assistant Ellen White 871-7967 [email protected] Lisa Tally 231-2067 [email protected] Lynn McGrath 842-3437 [email protected] Associate Casey Deaton 308-0192 [email protected] Coordinator Mike Williams 231-9686 [email protected]
Mona Walker Group November 4 at 1:00 p.m.
At the home of Mary Troy Hurt.
Laura Hamm Gullett GroupNovember 19 at 11:30 a.m.
FMC Activity Room
Morning Sewing GroupWednesday, November 6
at 9:00 a.m.
Covered in Love Quilting Group
Monday, November 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 1211:30 a.m. in the Library
The book is Hiding in the Light by Rifqa Bary.
Discussion leader is Susan Whitten.Bring your lunch and join us!
Check it out atcalvarytupelo.com
Bennett Monaghan son of Kirk & Mary Elizabeth
Monaghan
Grant Monaghan son of Kirk & Mary Elizabeth
Monaghan
Weekly Servants
Sunday School Average Attendance October 2019
General Officers................................12Adults..............................................226Youth.................................................30Children.............................................35Preschool..........................................46Jail....................................................20Total................................................371
Budget Giving as of October 29, 2019
2019 Budget Goal..........$1,900,000.00Received to Date.............1,364,660.61Spent to Date..................1,360,248.43
MISSIONS GIVINGMissions to Date..............$ 346,516.00 Margaret Lackey.................... 7,150.00
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 246:00 PM IN SANCTUARY
2020 BUDGET PRESENTATION Sunday, November 24
6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary during the November business meeting.
BUDGET VOTESunday morning, December 1
Offering Committee Nov. 3 Jimmy Pollard C.J. RoperNov. 10 Josh Sullivan Michael GibsonNov. 17 Harold Hinchey Len BlantonNov. 24 John Benjamin Gary Bonds
Hospital VisitationNov. 3 Thomas Walker Josh SullivanNov. 10 Michael Williams Brad WallsNov. 17 Larry Witcher Travis WamplerNov. 24 Len Blanton Parrish Alford
TransportationNov. 3 Ken Krason Jason TubbNov. 10 Donnie Kisner Matt WessonNov. 17 Sam & Jackie NewellNov. 24 Travis & Kerri Wampler
Media TeamTracey Morton, director
November 3Kerri Wampler Bob ChisholmJack NewellDavid DawsonPaul Smith - Sound
November 10Jack NewellClay StewartBob ChisholmJackson ChambleeDavid DawsonPaul Smith - Sound
November 17Clay StewartJack NewellBob Chisholm David DawsonPaul Smith - Sound
November 24Bob ChisholmClay StewartJack Newell David DawsonPaul Smith - Sound
Worship CareNovember 3Babies Vickie Parker Ashley Gray Sarah Gray Preschool 1 Kayla Fisackerly Will Fisackerly Preschool 2/3 Kate Gray Stacy TollisonEarly Service Stephanie Campbell Josh CampbellNovember 10Babies Tammy East April Baker Sarah GrayPreschool 1 Barbara Davis Lyn ReesePreschool 2/3 Kate Gray Marla DarnellEarly Service Julie Fulton Matt FultonNovember 17Babies Diane Wiese Myara Gravlee Margaret GibsonPreschool 1 Molly Walker Channing WalkerPreschool 2/3 Brittany Irwin Kevin Irwin Early Service Andrea Gibson Michael Gibson November 24Babies April Baker Betty Williams Kathy Reece Preschool 1 Candice Reed Christian ReedPreschool 2/3 Corey Summerford April CampbellEarly Service Matthew Kimbrough Hannah Kimbrough
Thanksgiving Week Schedule
Wednesday, November 27Offices close at 1:00 p.m.
No Evening Activities
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 & 29Offices closed.
Live Stream our Services at
calvarytupelo.com
Television Broadcast Schedule on WEPH:
Thursday @ 6:30 p.m.Sunday @ 11:00 a.m.
Comcast Channel 4Dish Channel 49
Cable One Channel 11MaxxSouth Channel 20
Over the air Channel 49.1
(662)842-3338
501 West Main St.Tupelo, MS 38804
Mailing AddressP.O. Box 1008
Tupelo, MS 38802 calvarytupelo.com
Office Hours:Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Friday
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
If you need assistance after hours, please call 842-3338 and leave a
message. Your call will be answered promptly.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAMILY SUPPER
4:45 - 5:45 p.m.Meals catered by Romie's.
Adults (13 & up) $6Children $4Ages 3 and under FREE Max per family $20
Reservations must be made weekly by one of these methods:
1. Reply to the email that will be sent weekly OR2. Sign up in Sunday School OR3. Call the church office by noon each Monday OR4. Sign up at supper for the following week.
REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday:8:00 am..................Generations Worship8:45 am...................Orchestra Rehearsal9:15 am............................Sunday School5:00 pm...................Student Praise Band6:00 pm....................Children's Bible Drill6:00 pm.......................ROCK Bible Study6:00 pm......................Evening Worship &
Equipping GroupsWednesday:4:45 pm.....................Wednesday Supper 6:00 pm....................................Kidsquake 6:00 pm.............................Student ROCK6:00 pm............................Prayer Meeting6:00 pm...................Orchestra Rehearsal7:00 pm..........Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal7:00 pm.................Praise Team Rehearsal
Thursday:9:00 – 4:00...................Mother’s Day Out
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TUPELO, MS 38802
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NOVEMBER MENUS
November 6Grilled Tenders, Au Gratin Potatoes,
Green Beans, Side Salad, Rolls, Cookies.
Kids Menu: Chicken Tender, Fries, Roll
November 13Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Purple Hull Peas, Side Salad, Roll,
Chocolate DelightKids Menu: Hamburgers, Fries
November 20
Chicken Spaghetti, Corn Salad, Green Beans, Side Salad, Roll, Sheet CakeKids Menu Chicken Tenders, Fries,
Roll
November 27No Wednesday Night Meal
Happy Thanksgiving
