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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-profitorganization that empowers, supports, and provides resources for women andgirls, especially those affected by Domestic Sex Trafficking.

As a youth pastor for over a decade in the Baptist Church, Dr. Rather preachedto, taught, and inspired youth and families. She has now expanded her ministryoutside the walls of the church. Her community work with women and girls,and her compassion for the most vulnerable in society has garnered her awardsand acknowledgements including the Ebone’ Image Award from the National

lition of One Hundred Black Women, Inc., as well as acknowledgment from the former Lt. Governor ofryland, Anthony G. Brown.

Rather is a published author and has written for several publications. In 2009, her sermon, “Be Open”published in the book, These Sisters Can Cay It, which cites 15 powerful sermons from contemporary

can American women preachers. She was also invited to be a guest blogger for the Academy ofaching and Celebration at the Christian Theological Seminary. And most recently, Dr. Rather penned ak for modern women of faith entitled, All the Single Ladies: Modern, Single, and Faithful.

holds a BS from Springfield College in Springfield, MA, Magna Cum Laude and a Master of Divinity andtor of Ministry from the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC.

st Importantly, Dr. Rather loves the Lord and is a faithful servant of God.

Rather currently serves as Youth Pastor at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, VA under theership 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 heartand soul. Born in Buffalo, NY, Mariah Maxwell's first experience with formal musicaltraining began with piano lessons at the age of three and she began singing in herchurch choir around the same time. At the age of sixteen, Mariah matriculated intoHoward University as the recipient of a full tuition scholarship where she studiedcomposition with Dr. Anthony Randolph, piano with Dr. Raymond Jackson and voicewith Charlotte Holloman. As a student at Howard University, she performed in anumber of ensembles including the Howard University Choir, Howard Singers, Howard

ospel Choir, female jazz vocal ensemble, Sassy, and Howard's premiere Jazz Vocal ensemble, Afro Blue. In May of011, Mariah graduated from Howard University with her Bachelor of Music in Composition, Summa Cum Laude.

hile at Howard University, Mariah was afforded the opportunity to study and perform internationally; performingt Glazunov Hall and the St. Petersburg, Russia and receiving the Lucy Moten Fellowship for international study ingypt. Mariah also traveled to Siena, Italy as a participant in the Siena Summer Music program. While studyingomposition in Siena, Italy, Mariah composed and premiered her original work, I’ve Lived for Soprano and Chambernsemble.

n the fall of 2011, Mariah was a featured contestant on Season 3 of NBC's hit a Capella competition show, The Sing-ff, as a member of Afro-Blue. Placing fourth out of sixteen groups in the competition, Afro - Blue has had continued

uccess and continues to perform under the new name, Traces of Blue. Traces of Blue has had the opportunity toerform at a number of prestigious venues and festivals to include the Capital Jazz Festival, B.B. Kings in NYC as aart of the Blue Note Jazz Festival, The Residence of Vice President Joe Biden, the Blues on the Green Festivalponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica and as a headlining artist in the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Traces of Blueas also released two singles, I Feel Good and Human Nature and will be releasing an EP at the end of this year.

n addition to her work with Traces of Blue, Mariah has been seen in performance with many notable artists tonclude James Taylor, Esperanza Spalding, Smokey Robinson, En Vogue, Chante Moore, Geri Allen and Bobby

cFerrin. Mariah also studied pipe organ with Dr. Mickey Thomas Terry as recipient of the African Americaneritage Cultural Institute Scholarship. She performed her debut pipe organ recital in February 2013 at Shilohaptist Church.

ariah has most recently been featured as an Artist in Residence at Ben’s Next Door and can be seen all over theashington DC area performing her original music. Mariah currently serves as the pianist for the Sanctuary Choir

t Largo Community Church. She has been active in music ministry since she was a young child and continues to useer musical gifts to serve God. Mariah is a firm believer in the power of music and it’s ability to influence and changeociety. With every song she writes, her goal is to create honest music that inspires unity. Mariah is the youngestf three children born to Pastor Melvin M. Maxwell and Lady Cherry A. Maxwell of the East Friendship Baptisthurch, Washington, DC.

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We are thankful to our Minister of Mwelcome Ms. Mariah Maxwell as ouWe are blessed to have Dr. Vanettapreaching. We are most excited abowoman of Mt. Calvary this year. Somyour encouragement and your autheone of you is a blessing to this church

Let us continue this journey of positivall for God. Let us continue to do whhumbly with our God. (Micah 6:8) Lunrest in our country and abroad, as

The Women’s Ministry of Mt. Calvarythe helpless, with the marginalizedoppressive forces. We are putting incan and God will. We are merely vessand glorify the Lord.

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In Love and Solidarity,

Dr. Lora F. HargroveAssistant Pastor and Women’s Ministry

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Sisters in Christ,

wonderful day to be able to celebrate the unique gifts that our Godiven to women. This year has been a different year for the women’stry. It has not been business as usual, for together we are realizingd God’s ways are higher than our ways. We have moved away fromone, but instead, we have really waited on the Lord to guide and to

ow start this year is only going to benefit us in the long run for wheree this Women’s Ministry to bless others. As we focus on others I amcontinue to bless us in immeasurable and insurmountable ways.

usic, Brother Rockefeller Twyman who helped open the way for us tor guest choir director of music for the Women’s Day choir this year!Rather back with us to bless us with her powerful and inspirationalut how the Lord has collectively spoken to us about celebrating eache of you may never know how very much your presence, your smile,

ntic love of your fellow-sisters in Christ is appreciated. Each and everyand to the Body of Christ.

e outreach; walking together to be more like Jesus and putting in ourat we know the Lord requires: to do justly, to love mercy and to walket us continue to be watch women on the wall, praying through thewe walk with God to help somebody along the way.

is walking with God and with those in prison, with the homeless, with, with those who have been dehumanized and even demonized byour all for God without fear or reservation because we know the Godels through which our God is moving so that we can edify one another

isters in Christ, for giving your love, your life and your all! All praisesf Lords for our God is truly awesome and so are you!

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Sincerely,

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eetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! What a joyrship on this very special day as we celebrate 2015 Women’s Day.in My All for God!”

t it an honor to serve the women of Mt. Calvary. I am extremelynity to work under the leadership of our remarkable Pastor, Rev.Pastor, Rev. Dr. Lora Hargrove.

omen’s Day Committee for their dedication in planning another’s Day program. They truly epitomize our theme, “Putting in My All

for what you have done, what you are doing, and by God’s blessing,f Faith. I pray that God will equip each of you to seek His will, andrace, faith, and knowledge of Him.

God will be glorified and that women will be blessed through thisseek Him, Putting in Our All for Him!

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7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015

Women’s Day 2015Order of Divine Worship

CALL TO WORSHIP……………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………...ClergyINVOCATION……………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………...ClergyCHORAL RESPONSE ......................................................................................................... “All In His Hands”PRAISE AND WORSHIP………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………Praise Team

***HYMN OF PRAISE…………………..……………….….. “Lift Him Up”…………………….………………….…..…………..No. 420SCRIPTURE………………………………………………………………………………….………………………...Sister Shirley Bannister

Luke 21:3-4***PRAYER ...........................................................................................................................Sister Ellen FountainCHORAL RESPONSE ...................................................................................................“Withholding Nothing”SELECTION ....................................................... “He Wants It All”…………………………….Sister Mariah Maxwell

***WOMEN’S DAY LITANY..................................................................................................Sister Virginia BryantGLORIA PATRI ........................................................................................................................................ No. 12ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITORS................................................................................Sister Iantha GilmorePASTORAL COMMENTS........................................................................ ............................ Pastor Leon GrantRECOGNITIONS..................................................................................................................Sister Wanda Davis***CELEBRATION OF GIVING LITANY...........................................................................................................ClergyOFFERING SELECTION...........................................................................................................“I Give It to You”OFFERTORY RESPONSE..........................................................................................................................No. 536

***INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER ...................................................................Reverend Dr. Lora F. HargroveSERMONIC SELECTION .........................................................................................“My Life, My Love, My All”SERMON ............................................................................................................Reverend Dr. Vanetta Rather

Mount Olive Baptist Church, Arlington, VaINVITATION 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 overthem during the coming week. Let God crystallize His truths in your life.

Reverend Dr. Vanetta Rather Sunday, May 3, 2015

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11:00 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015

Women’s Day 2015Order of Divine Worship

CALL TO WORSHIP ClergyINVOCATION...........................................................................................................................................ClergyCHORAL RESPONSE ............................................................................................................“All In His Hands”

PRAISE AND WORSHIP ..................................................................................................................Praise TeamHYMN OF PRAISE …………………..……………….….. “Lift Him Up”…………………….………………….…..…………..No. 420SCRIPTURE ......................................................................................................................Sister Alma Wiggins

Luke 21:3-4PRAYER ........................................................................................................................ Sister Beulah JacksonCHORAL RESPONSE ..................................................................................................“Withholding Nothing”***SELECTION .......................................................“He Wants It All”……………………………..Sister Mariah MaxwellWOMEN’S DAY LITANY ................................................................................................ Sister Cynthia PratherGLORIA PATRI ....................................................................................................................................... No. 12***WELCOME ...................................................................................................................Sister Alzonia ShepardANNOUNCEMENTS ........................................................................................................Sister Barbara BoonePASTORAL COMMENTS...................................................................................................... Pastor Leon GrantRECOGNITIONS …………………………………………….Poem/Gift................................................Sister Wanda DavisCELEBRATION OF GIVING LITANY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ClergyOFFERING SELECTION...........................................................................................................“I Give It to You”OFFERTORY RESPONSE ....................................................................................................................... No. 536INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER ..................................................................... Reverend Dr. Lora HargroveSERMONIC SELECTION ........................................................................................ “My Life, My Love, My All”

***SERMON ............................................................................................................Reverend Dr. Vanetta Rather

Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Arlington, VAINVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP .............................................................................................. “I Surrender All”REMARKS...........................................................................................................................Sister Wanda Davis

Sister Valencia FreemanCLOSING 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.

*** Ushers May Seat the People***

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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 overthem during the coming week. Let God crystallize His truths in your life.

Reverend Dr. Vanetta Rather Sunday, May 3, 2015

Sermon Title: ________________________________________________________________________

Biblical Text: ________________________________________________________________________

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Celebration of Giving LitanyMINISTER: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 Godwho 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 fulltithe 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 moreabundant 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 titheand giving the offering. We know that you are faithful to your promises. Therefore, wetrust you in faith to do what you have said. AMEN!

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Women’s Day LitanyLeader: Today, O Lord, we honor our women – the carriers and cultivators of our culture. In a lushAfrican 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 Christin 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 ourAfrican queens: Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, Makeda, Nzingha and Yaa Asantewa. Through their trialsand tribulations they grew in wisdom and strength. Bless our queens of today who continue thelegacy 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 powerfulwomen of scripture continue to defy odds and banish stereotypes; women who put in their all tolove and to serve God in the face of oppression, sexism and tradition. We remember HarrietTubman, Sojourner Truth, Pauli Murray and Rosa Parks. Bless all women, but especially women ofcolor 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 thesoul of the every woman dedicated to God.

Leader: We remember Augusta Savage, Zora Neal Hurston, Katherine Dunham, Marian Andersonand Mahalia Jackson. They birthed black literary and artistic traditions. Because of women likethese, 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 ofour 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, andskills. We celebrate their ability to manage the home and the office. We celebrate their ability toserve as a public official and a Sunday School teacher. We celebrate those who are required to beboth the matriarch and the patriarch; those who are tough enough to fight for equality and wiseenough to celebrate the tenderness in their own character.

ALL: We remember Deborah, Zipporah, Jarena Lee, Julia Foote, and Zilpha Elaw. Black womenprayed and preached, healed and helped, faithfully putting in their all for God, especially in timesof trouble and distress. Their triumph has sparked fire in our souls. May the Light that radiatesfrom you, O Lord, cast beautiful patterns on our lives and our witness. We rejoice with womeneverywhere. 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

HomeSister Virginia BattleSister Mary Brown-FrederickSister Ericka BuchsellSister Pearl DrainSister Darlene GrandersonBrother James GriffinSister Barbara LeeBrother Frank LeonardDeacon Phillip MagwoodSister Woodie McLeanBrother 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

PRAYERSister Lila BullockBrother Al Carey (Wilmington, DE)Brother Dallas ClementBrother Johnny ColmesDeacon Eleanor CrockerSister Gloria ElliottSister Elsie FlemingSister Margaret FrazierSister Frances GriffinSister Janie McClellanSister Barbara MontgomeryDeacon Magruda RandolphSister Janice ThurmanSister Anita Walker

FAMILY & FRIENDS**Mitchell Baldwin, Jr.Bettie BarleyVanessa BlandMargie & Jerry BoumelLaTonjia BrownRev. Rodney DavisWillie Franklin, IIIVictor GeorgeGregory GrantEdgar GuilletteMonica HollandDanielle HysonMark HysonWaldo JacksonDon JohnsJoyce JohnsonMargie LancasterJuanita MelvinDieudonne NdougaAnnie PeevyShirley SimsCharles John SnowdenRev. Eric ThomasLawrence WalkerDeacon Richard WallerAngela WatsonJimmy Wiliams

Military And Others Serving AbroadCPL. Alonzo Evans-ChaseSister Anetra MooreWhitney Wiggins

** Please call the church office on or beforeTuesday to place or remove a name from theprayer list. FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL ONLY BELISTED FOR TWO WEEKS. Member names onthe prayer list will be removed after the lastSunday of each month

"Intercessory Prayer, every Thursdayfrom 6:00-7:15 pm (301) 424-8717, ext.431."

Monday, May 047:00 PM Magnificent Mondays In The Word -Rooms 103/106

7:00 PM Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal-Sanctuary

Tuesday, May 0510:00 AM Seasoned Saints Ministry Meeting - LGFLC

7:00 PM Cancer Support Ministry Meeting-Room 200a/b7:00 PM Tutoring-Library/200-207

Wednesday, May 066:00 PM Fellowship Dinner-LGFLC

7:00 PM Bible Study-All Rooms8:00 PM Prayer Meeting -Sanctuary

Thursday, May 0711:30 AM Mid-Day Bible Study-Rooms 103/106

5:30 PM Maryland Playmakers#11-LGFLC6:15 PM Intercessory Prayer - Chapel

7:30 PM 12-Steps Meeting -Rooms 103/1067:30 PM Mass Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary

Friday, May 087:15 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary

Saturday, May 97:00 AM Men's Bible Study-Rooms 103/1068:45 AM Male Chorus Rehearsal-Sanctuary

9:00 AM Missionary Ministry-Rooms 103/1069:30 AM YMLT Meeting- 3rd Floor

11:00 AM Veterans with Spiritual Gifts Ministry Meeting-Rooms 103/106

Sunday, May 107:45 AM Worship Service/Mother’s Day -Sanctuary9:30 AM Empowering Family Relationships - Chapel

9:30 AM Linked-UP - LGFLC9:30 AM New Members Training - Library

9:30 AM Prayer Class-Pastor's Conference Room9:30 AM Sunday School - All Rooms

11:00 AM Worship Service/Mother’s Day - Sanctuary11:00 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

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.

AnnouncementsMay 4th -May 10th, 2015

FROM OUR CHURCH PHOTOGRAPHERAll Ministries and Organizations requests for photography must be made byfilling 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 OPERATIONMonday 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 shouldcontact the Media/Publicity Chair, Sister Susan Peevy at susanpeevy@hotmail.com or301.529.0213. 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)

MID-DAY BIBLE STUDY—will meet Thursday, May 7th at 11:30 a.m. inRooms 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 theirmeaning for our lives. If you are interested in learning more about the Bible and want to attend, you arewelcome. Led by the Rev. Cheryl Coleman-Hall, the Women’s Bible Study meets every 3rd and 5th Saturdayat 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 communicationwith other women, and to grow in a relationship with Christ. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend timeconnecting and fellowshipping with our sisters in Christ as we study the Song of Solomon. Together we willdiscover 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 YourAll for God!”

Next Class will be held Saturday, May 16th at 9:00 and our homework assignment is to read all 8 chaptersof the Song of Solomon. Information on how to purchase the book, “What Matters Most”, will be discussed atour 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 eventsand activities, please send a note to youthministrymcbc@gmail.com requesting that your email address be addedto 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 2015Youth Ministry Leadership Team.

2015-COLLEGE STUDENTS AND GRADUATESIf you are an undergraduate, graduate, specialty school, vocational school, or advanced degree recipient, we wantto recognize your accomplishments. We congratulate you and praise God that you have been steadfast on yourendeavors. As we prepare the 2015 baccalaureate guide, we want to include each of you. Please provide anelectronic picture, area of study-major as well as minor, a brief synopsis of your achievement and your plans forthe future. Please send this information to Sister Felecia Williams-Palmer feleciawp@msn.com no later thanSunday, May 15, 2015

CAMPUS WORSHIP AND BACKYARD PARTYIt is that time of year again. As we prepare for graduations and the end of the school year, we want to celebratethe end of the school year and the return of our college students. Please mark your calendars. May 24th at 11:00a.m. is our Campus Worship service and Backyard Party. If you want your school represented, make sure we havea banner and a T-shirt (size 2T or 3T) with your school’s name or logo. For more information, feel free to contactRev. Moultrie.

Teen ROAD TRIP to King’s DominionAges 12 and over are invited to join us for a-one day trip to King’s Dominion May 23rd. The tickets, cost $34.00which includes lunch, however we need to sign up in advance. There has been a change;in order to get this grouprate, we need to have confirmed attendees no later than TODAY and we will need to purchase the ticketsMonday. If we do not have enough youth registered by then to qualify for this group package, we will cancel thetrip. 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 collectedfor camp registration, we will not have registration downstairs by the back door. Please come up to the youthminister’s office to register. This camp is going to be crazy! Any questions, please feel free to contact the campdirector, Sister Glenda Moultrie.

Upcoming activities Be sure to get your refrigerator magnet and MARK YOURCALENDARS!May 9th Youth Ministry Leadership Team MeetingMay 23rd King’s Dominion Trip (for ages 12 and over)May 24th Campus Worship and Backyard PartyJune 13th Youth Gospel ExplosionJune 14th Annual Youth Day and Baccalaureate ServicesJune 19-21 Teen Retreat Refreshing Mountain, PennsylvaniaJune 27th Adventure Park (for kids age 11 and under)

Tutoring – Do not forget! We have Tutoring every Tuesday evening and Saturdaymorning. It is open to all students, and we can always use more tutors! Come outand help us! This is a free service and available to all, so please don’t miss this greatopportunity to improve grades.

Our Class of 2015 consists of the following students:

• Brandon Williams---Northwest High School • Leonard Grant Jr. Magruder High School

Evan Cole---Frederick county Public Schools • Levi Poe – Paint Branch High School• Jasmine Jeter---Gaithersburg High School • John Immordino, Jr. --- Northwest High School• Jeremy Miller----Magruder High School• Jhalyseia Grant---Magruder High School• Keturah Boone---Magruder High School

Graduating High School SeniorsGraduating 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 yourscholarship package and to receive additional information. If we have missed anyone, pleasecontact us immediately.

Undergraduates, Advanced Graduates, Special Schools,If you are graduating from any degree or vocational certification program we want to recognize youraccomplishments. 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. Parentsyour kids are probably away at college getting ready for finals and graduation. Please respond for them and sendthe 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 UniversityDean David Yirenkyi—Bowie State University Sydney Montgomery---Princeton UniversityHenry Christopher Williams-Grambling Univ. Taylor Riley---Northwestern UniversityJamie Snowden-Bowie State University Zachary Fergusson-Williams—Mt. St. Mary's Univ.Kyra Nicholson---University of Illinois at Carbondale

FROM THE FINANCE MINISTRYThe first Quarter Contribution Summary has been posted on the bulletin board located in theatrium hallway by the church office. Should there be any discrepancies, contact the FinancialSecretary, Sister Angelia Mumford, in the church office.

GET TO KNOW YOUR DEACONSIF YOU LIVE IN ZIP CODES: 20832, 20833, 20855, 21701 to 21703, 21710,21770 and 21771YOUR TRIBE IS: ISSACHARYOUR DEACONS ARE: JAMES BOONE AND LARRY NEWSOMEYour tribe is responsible for serving for the Month of May- Wednesday,May 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th.

IF YOU LIVE IN ZIP CODES: 20906YOUR TRIBE IS: EPHTRAIMYOUR DEACONS ARE: JOHNNYE WASHINGTON AND ALFRED JOHNSON

IF YOU LIVE IN ZIP CODES: 20874YOUR TRIBE IS: ASHERYOUR DEACONS ARE: Willie Gilmore, James Moore and Honorary DorisMcCoy

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 abrief 15-minute meeting that will be held after each service on Sunday, May 10th, inthe LGFLC. We will be discussing our upcoming barbecue outing. If you can't attendthis meeting, contact Deacons Howard Nicolson or Denise Williams for more details.

VETERANS WITH SPIRITUAL GIFTS MINISTRYThe Veterans Ministry meets every 2nd Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Rooms 103/106 and all veteransand family members of veterans are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, pleasecontact 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 ChurchCancer Support Group Program

A spiritual network has been created for both cancer survivors and theircaregivers. This group facilitates Spiritual Hope through the Journey ofCancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery to our congregation and thecommunity. The following is a list of activities that are provided for survivorsand 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 nextmeeting is May 5th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 200 a/b of the Leon Grant FamilyLife 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

withOur Veterans With Spiritual Gifts Ministry

On the Spirit of Washington

Saturday, June 27, 201511:00 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

LocationLincoln Park Cemetery

CEMETERY CLEAN-UP DAY WITH THE COMMUNITYLOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO COME OUT AND HELP!

PLEASE BRING YOUR RAKES, GLOVES, PRUNING SHEARS, ETC.

STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURSSEE REV. ANTHONY MUMFORD OR TRUSTEE BEN JACKSON OR CALL MR.

COLEMAN WEBSTER AT 301-963-1206

FROM THE EVANGELISM MINISTRY

Focus on UNIVERSALISMAccording to Merriam-Webster’s definition, UNIVERSALISM is “a theological doctrine that allhuman beings will eventually be saved” and endorses “… the principles and practices of a liberalChristian denomination founded in the 18th century originally to uphold belief in universalsalvation 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, butnot all, UU do not believe in God. Other UU’ beliefs include: 1) “Jesus Christ was is “anoutstanding human being”; 2) denial of the divinity of Jesus Christ; 3) denial that the Holy Spiritis a person; 4) Christ’s sacrifice was not a requirement for atonement of human sin; 5) heavenand 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 determinespiritual truth.

There are approximately 200,000 Unitarian Universalists and Unitarians acknowledged by theInternational Council of Unitarian and Universalists (ICUU). As with most religions, there arevarious UU sects within and without, with diverse beliefs. Notwithstanding, a small percentageof UUs consider themselves “Biblical Unitarians” and profess belief in the major tenets ofChristianity.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 wayto 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/Universalism-Definition.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 frontvestibule and rear lobby of the Leon Grant Family Life Center. Feel free to take somefor your use in sharing the Gospel. Please contact Deacon Mary McLean @ 301-340-0021 for more information concerning this ministry.

THE SEASON SAINTSThe Seasoned Saints Ministry meets on the first and third Tuesday of each monthfrom September until June.The May 5, 2015 meeting will be held in the LGFLC at 10:00 a.m. At 11:00 a.m. onthis date the Mt. Calvary Computer Ministry will provide instruction and assistanceon smartphones, tablets and cameras. Bring your problem toys with you and sharelunch with us.

The May 19, 2015 meeting will be a BIG BUS TOUR of Washington, DC. The tourfare is $35.00 per person. We will meet at the Union Station at 11:00 a.m. by theflags out front. Come out for a wonderful tour of the DC tourist attractions.

A Godly WomanA woman of beautyA woman of grace

A woman of excellenceBeholding God's face

She walks with the LordWith integrity,

Knowing her purposeAnd destiny

No matter what happensShe walks in God's love,Reflecting the beauty,Of her Father above.

© 2003 By M.S.Lowndes

WOMEN’S DAY CHOIR

Adranna GrantBarbara A.J. Brown

Barbara BooneBarbara Montgomery

Brenda JamisonBrenda SheltonBrittney Walker

Deloris HarrisDiane Carthorn

Dorene George-ColemanDoris Thomas

Ella MillerErnestine Davis

Faye Bobb-Semple

Janice JeterJoyce HawkinsJudy RobinsonLaShona HarrisLinda Jackson

Rev. Dr. Lora F. HargroveMarie GanthierMaureen PricePaulette DawesShelia McClureVicky LeonardVirginia BattleWanda Davis

Musicians: Mariah Maxwell, Guest Musician and DirectorAnthony Byrd, Bass PlayerBernard Brookes, FlutiestChris Douglas, DrummerElsie Fleming, Organist

Women’s Day Committee:Sister Barbara Avent Deaconess June McAbee

Deaconess Virginia Bryant, Co-Chair Sister Faye Bobb-Semple

Deaconess Wanda Davis, Chair 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 RatherOur Women’s Day Choir Director, Ms. Mariah Maxwell

Executive Members of the Women’s Ministry:

Rev. Dr. Lora F. Hargrove, Spiritual AdvisorSister Valencia Freeman, PresidentDeacon Brenda Jamison, Vice-PresidentSister Angelia Mumford, TreasurerSister Patricia Mason, Personal Development ChairSister Barbara Montgomery, Personal Development Co-ChairSister Mirtha Brown, Church and Community Outreach ChairSister Linda Jackson, Church and Community Outreach Co-Chair

To EVERYONE – YOUR Presence has made this day so SPECIAL!