May 6, 2015

Youth In Action at the 2014-215 Baltimore Annual Conference

By: Rev. Meisha Osbourne

On April 4, 2015, Mt. Calvary AME's YPD had the opportunity to attend the Baltimore Conference Annual YPD Day the Camp Ramglewood, located in Darlington, MD. Mt. Calvary AME's YPD attended and retured from Annual YPD Day with great praise reports; Sis. Jamie Marshall of Hampton University, was elected and remains as the Baltimore District's Financial Secretary; Bro. Derrick Watson, Bro. Nathan Epps and Bro. Christopher Nash participated in the Conference Spelling and advanced as finalist outside of their age categories; and ultimately - shared the love of Christ with one another and with other youth from difference churches within the Baltimore Conference. Spiritually, it was a blessing to witness the purity of laughter, profound brotherhood and sisterhood - within our youth.

The richest takeaway of the day: under the direction of Saving Our Sons (SOS) Leader, Bro. DuRan Epps - All of Mt. Calvary AME's young men attracted other youth from other churches to join and make an additional football game that quickly grew from 7 places to an estimated 16 players; that all had such a wonderful time and did not want it to end.

The was no way this year's annual day could have been a success without the help and support of our Pastor, Exec. Ministry, our Church, and Parents / Guardians! Annual day was truly a blessing. We look forward to next year.

Ministry Spotlight - W.O.W. Ministry

The mission of the Women of Warfare (WOW!) Ministry at Mount Calvary is "It's time for a revolution... We Declare War!!!" Fighting for our families, friends, ourselves, and One Another!! Wiping out... Worry, Weariness, Waywardness, Weakness, Wounds (Hurt)! Everyone that looks upon this ministry will have to proclaim... WOW!!! Look at what the Lord is doing through these mighty women of God. Even the enemy will have to step back and say WOW. Because the ministry has declared war, their leadership titles are that of an army, with Pastor Ann Lightner-Fuller leading the army as General, along with Rev. Lori Hines, Rev. Dana Gaymon, Sis. Cassie Smith and others leading the charge.

This year, the WOW Ministry will host several activities during Women's Month with the theme, "This Girl Is On Fire For Jesus," taken from Acts 2:1-3. Beginning with a Bible Study / Workshop on May 14th, all women are asked to come out be blessed. T-Shirts ($10-$15) with this year's theme will also be on sale; you may begin placing your order on 1st Sunday. WOW will also host their 3rd Annual Anointed Service on Friday, May 22nd, end the month the Annual Women's Day Service on May 24th at 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. (Assessments: $100.00 for men & women. $10.00 for children and youth.) The day will commence with a Comedy Luncheon / Fancy Shoe Contest at 1:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Donation $25.00

The ministry has regular monthly Bible Study and quarterly Chat & Chew Workshops. If you are interested in joining the WOW Ministry, come out a any of their regularly scheduled activities and declare war on the enemy.

THIS GIRL IS ON FIRE FOR JESUS

Meditation From the Pew... 


By: Rev. Dana Gaymon
W.O.W. Lieutenant of Bible Study

Spring is in the air and with it comes expectations of growth from the earth. Spring is also the seaon that we celebrate women! May is Women's Month at Mount Calvary and this year out them ("This Girl is on Fire for Jesus") is commensurate with our purpose, calling and desire to be... "On Fire For The Lord."

As we kick off Women's Month, I would like to challenge each of us to take a cue from Mother Nature and being to blossom this spring! Women of Warfare, now is the time to grow where you have been plants. The seeds that God has placed in us have germinated and taken root. It is time to push through and grow!

Women's Day is May 24th, Pentecost Sunday! Acts 2:1-3, tells us that when Pentecost came the people were all togehter, tongues of fire rested on each of them, and ALL were filled with the Holy Spirit! Please join us this month as we received , rekindle and rejoice in the fire from on high!

Let us ponder the question, now that you have received the fire, what will you do with it?