The Colossal Book of Colossians

Through the Aperture: An Introduction to Colossians

This Sunday we’ll begin studying through the New Testament Book of Colossians. The colossal book of Colossians is profound, relevant, and riveting. This is because the main focus of Colossians is Christ Himself. J.B. Phillips said, “Jesus Christ is the aperture through which the immensity and magnificence of God can be seen.” An aperture is the opening of a camera lens that determines the amount of light that comes into the picture. So as we study this epistle, light will flood in for us all to better see God.

In this introduction to Colossians, we’ll consider two necessary study disciplines: Exegesis (what the text meant to the original readers) and interpretation (what the text means to us). It all starts this Sunday morning at 10:00AM.

This Is Risky Business

The Bible is full of men and women who stepped out and found out how big God is when we boldly give our lives to Him. Same for us: WE have to take steps and risks to find out the kind of adventure that God may have for us, because if you’ve never gone out on a limb for God, you’ll never find out what could have been.

What are those things that you know in your heart you should do but have allowed fear to stop you?

We’ll examine that this Sunday—Friend’s Day—at 10:00AM.

NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE COMING!

Starting June 5th we’re going to one service each Sunday morning at 10:00. The Summer Schedule will last for June, July, and August.

Can You See God in the Nuances?

In this season of resurrection, we should be on the lookout for great things but also tiny things because the same God who created the vast expanse of the cosmos also created the atom with all its tiny parts. So perhaps we should seek him in things we might typically take for granted—things that we are sometimes prone to miss.

Join us this Sunday morning at 9:15AM and 11:00AM for “God in the Nuances.” You may just see something you’ve never seen before.

This Sunday: From Limping to Leaning

Here’s the thing. We all struggle. Everyone is either trapped or struggling to get out of some thing, whether it be anger, control, addiction, food, debt, sex, being right, trying to control everything, tough relationships, etc. Every one, some thing, some how. But here’s the paradox: there’s this thing called brokennes and it’s often where God wants us because He wants us to learn to lean.

So we’ll look at the life of a guy named Jacob. And we’ll find that he’s revealed as a man of many mistakes. But for all his mistakes, Jacob was a man that God used and loved. Don’t you think that’s great news? Find out more Sunday morning at either of two services, 9:15 and 11. And if you’re new, Discovering Calvary starts at 12:30 in the Overflow Room. Let’s get to know each other!

Mother’s Day 2011 and More

Let’s call mom Wisdom. And it has to do with the picture-rich genre of ancient Near Eastern Literature (Hebrew). One scholar wrote: “This isn’t merely the ideal housewife for men to measure their wives against” (smart man). The proverbial Proverbs 31 Woman is God’s portrait of wisdom. If you could read Hebrew you’d see that this entire poem is arranged alphabetically as an acrostic poem. So we could say it contains the ABC’s of wisdom in a cryptic literary fashion. So Proverbs 31 is a great pattern for all Believers—a template for spiritual growth. See you Sunday.

So Much Going On!…

Mother’s Day Bake Sale and Flower Sale:SUNDAY, in the lobby after each service.  All proceeds will go to the youth attending reCharge summer camp. Baked good donations gladly accepted!

C3’s Got Talent! Saturday, May 14^th from 7:30PM – 11PM here at C3. If you’re in a band, if you’re a designer, if you can dance sing, play an instrument, or have something extraordinary to share please come out and show it off! $100 prize to the first place winner & FUN!

Graduating from High School or College this year? This Sunday is your LAST CHANCE to let us know so we can celebrate with you!  Please use a Connection Card to submit name of graduate, school, degree if applicable. Place in the tithe box.

AZone, Ignite & neXgen Volunteer Luncheon:Sunday, May 15. Come, have lunch, and hear about some exciting events coming to our children and youth ministries. Childcare provided. Rhonda Murray 410-418-8751.

Want to know more about C3?  Discovering Calvary. Sunday May 15 following 2nd service in the overflow area. 12:30-1. Come find out more about C3 meet leadership and ask questions. Everyone Welcome.

Honduras Silent Auction: May 15th and May 22nd there will be a Silent Auction to raise funds for the Honduras Mission Trip. (June 18th – 25th) If you are able to or know someone who could provide services, products or even your old “Gift Cards” for this auction, it would greatly appreciated.  Contact Kailea Conley kaileaconley@yahoo.com

VBS: ‘Pandamania’: Vacation Bible School coming Sundays in June. Bible stories, crafts, water games, lots of FUN. Great time to volunteer. See Rhonda Murray to get details. 410-418-8751.

C3′s Summer Fair! Sunday June 12, 12-4pm.  Vendors, special music on the lawn, moon bounce, street performer, cotton candy, face painting, balloons, free hotdogs, and much more!  To volunteer to help, or rent a vendor space for your business or service contact Lisa Scott lisa4home@gmail.com

Find us: http://calvarycommunitychurch.com

What Difference Does Easter Make?

A Gallup Poll found that 84% of people who never go to church actually believe that Jesus rose from the dead.

Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” So what difference does this make?

Easter is all about overcoming.

I remember one guy told me, “I’ve messed up so bad that I feel like I should sit in the penalty box for the rest of my life.” So what do we do with these regrets?

One of the universal problems we all have is death. And many of us take regrets to that deathbed. And it doesn’t help that the stats are in: 10 out of 10 people die; we all get a turn. That’s the greatness of Easter. It gives us hope for eternity and it gives life meaning now.

Find out much more, Sunday mornings, 9:15AM and 11:00AM and this week for a special Good Friday service starting at 6:00PM.

Find us: http://calvarycommunitychurch.com

Don’t Miss…

This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It’s that day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey (a symbol of peace), just as it was prophesied. Less than a week later, He would be crucified.

What do you think of when you hear “The Passion of the Christ?” A movie?

The problem with movies is that they come and go. But The True, Historical, yet Perpetual Passion of the Christ doesn’t have a shelf life.

The origin of the word “Passion” comes from Middle English, Old French, and Late Latin, which simply means: to suffer.

The Passion is always new because the cross will never fade from life’s landscape—not now, not years from now, not even in heaven Let’s talk about that this Sunday, your choice or two services, 9:15 or 11. Bring a friend!

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