This summer, Pastor has focused on the ungodly practices that have become the new normal of our culture. By comparing what God’s Word says against what the world says is acceptable and good, we can know how to answer our culture with the Truth.

CAN WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

I believe we can make a difference in this crazy world. We didn’t get to this place in our culture overnight and it will take time to correct our course through determination, inspiration, and a dependence upon the Lord Jesus Christ. If we will allow ourselves to be used for His purpose, one person can be a difference maker. This summer, we have discussed aspects of our culture and it can seem like we are fighting a massive bonfire with a squirt gun. But 1 John 4:4 (ESV) tells us that “he who is in [us] is greater than he who is in the world,” and God desires to use you to change the world for his Kingdom’s work. Remember that Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 1:27 - 28 (MSG), “Isn’t it obvious that God deliberately chose men and women that the culture overlooks and exploits and abuses, chose these “nobodies” to expose the hollow pretensions of the “somebodies”?” Most all of us would say that we are

“nobodies” in this world, but most of the Heroes of the Faith were “nobodies” as well! One of the most importantly things we can do to combat the ungodly and negative aspects of our culture is educating our children in the ways of the Word. Our children must know godly from ungodly, right from wrong and how to respond appropriately to a culture that has flipped these things around. We must compare God’s perfect plan, his commands, and his good intentions with what the world says is good and acceptable. This starts with faithfully being in the Word and knowing what it says. Begin with the little things in life and as your ongoing conversation with your child grows and develops, it will more naturally flow into the larger, more complicated matters.

Church Events

8.5 CBC Summer Nights

8.12 CBC Summer Nights

8.13 BBA

8.14 Big Tuesday

8.17 Preschool J.A.M.

8.19 CBC Summer Nights

8.24 CBC Men’s Conference

8.31 Adult Senior Luncheon

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Don’t neglect to lead by example by choosing “what is better” (Luke 10:42b ESV) and to “choose life, that your offspring may live…” (Deut. 30:19b ESV) We have a grave responsibility in this society to let our lights shine. With that in mind, we have invited guest speakers to share on Sunday evenings in August some practical ways we can make a difference in our culture. Mark your calendars, especially if you are young person, a parent, or grandparent. You won’t want to miss it!

On another note, we want to welcome Randy McDaris and family as they have come on board with us at Calvary. Randy and his wife, Emma, although originally from Texas, come to us from Sedalia, Missouri. They have three children; Caleb, 12, Micah, 10 and Briella, 6. I know God is going to use this family in great ways here in Central Texas.

I also want to stress to our men to be here on August 24 and 25th for our Men’s Conference. This year our theme, “The DNA of Man” comes from Genesis 2:7. I am excited and I pray that you will be here and be ready to be blessed. Neil McClendon, Pastor at Grand Parkway Baptist Church in Katy, Texas is one of our featured speakers, along with Kelly Boggs, Development Director at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, and Scott Weatherford, Lead Pastor at First Baptist

Church, Wimberley. Worship will be led by David Guion from the Country Church in Marion. We will have several personal testimonies and great food. Cost is $30 but if that is out of your budget, don’t let it be a reason to not attend. Contact me and we will make provisions. It is going to be, as Tony the Tiger says, “GREAAAAAAAAAAAAT!”

Finally, be faithful. Be faithful with your attendance. It is easy to get distracted and live on a detour, especially in the summertime. Be faithful with you finances and give as God directs you from His Word. Be faithful with the life you have been given. You only have one to live!

Because of Christ -

Bro. D

CBC Men’s Conference

2018

8.24-25

$30

Sign up online @www.calvarysanmarcos.com under the Ministries Tab

Preschool J.A.M. August 17

9:00 to 2:00 See Miranda for details and registration

BIG TUESDAY

8.14, 8 am to 6 pm 1st thru 5th grade

@Lorenzo’s

A Christ-centered recovery program for anyone dealing

with Hurts, Habits, or Hang-Ups

Meeting Tuesdays @6:30 PM

(6:00 for Dinner)

All Group Discussion are Confidential

“Celebration Place” is an ongoing program for kids

“The Landing” is an ongoing program for teens.

Visit celebraterecovery@calvarysanmarcos.com or

contact Bob Moe @ 512-557-4155

Senior Adult Luncheon CBC Fellowship Hall

55+ Noon 8.31

MARK YOUR CALENDAR...

There will be no evening activities on 9/2 in observance of Labor Day. The CBC office will be closed the following Monday for Labor Day as well.

The fall semester of Discipleship Academy will begin on 9/9 at 6:00 pm. Sign up will be available at one of the kiosks in the sanctuary. Discipleship courses are available for men, women, and co-ed groups on a wide variety of biblical studies. All other activities such as Adult Choir and Kid’s Praise will resume on 9/9 also.

You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on the earth...

Psalm 65:5

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 3 4 Sharon Doring Brenda Garza

5 CBC Summer Nights

6 Joyce Boeker Johnathan Day 7:00pm Outreach/Visitation

7 8 9 Jacqueline Castle

10 Andrew Solis 11 Ellie Spire

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CBC Summer Nights

13 BBA 7:00pm Outreach/Visitation

14 Judy Caperton BIG TUESDAY

15 Gary Beall Roxi Heiser

16 Karen Bonestele Jewel Smith

17 Preschool J.A.M.

18 Sharon Richey Landon Watson

Men’s Breakfast

19 Jake Champion Braden Doring

CBC Summer Nights

20

7:00pm Outreach/Visitation

21 22 Keelin McCoy

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24 25 Colleene Elliott Tanana Flint

26 Missy Stokes

27 Back to School 7:00pm Outreach/Visitation

28 Jerry Peters

29 Chris Cunnion William Doring Laura Wiggins

30 31 Adult Senior Luncheon

Calvary Events Calendar

August 2018

CBC Men’s Conference