REIGN SONG REIGNED (ECHOS FROM CALVARY)

RICKY T. GOES HORSEBACK RIDING
Wednesday, August 9,2006, Ricky T had a wonderful time visiting the Stables at Shiloh Farms owned by Teresa and Greg Tice. Ricky T. rode the 5-year-old hunter-gelding Fender owned by Robert Peterson of Lake Bluff Ill. Jim Williams, Fender’s Trainer and Sara Netherton from Auburn University aided him. The Stables of Shiloh Farms has 16 horses from all over the country; many are champions in events across the country and abroad.

Rick and Ricky T once again entertained the kids and adults alike in the morning service Sunday, August 06. Ricky T (a two foot dummy) gave no one any slack. Starting in September Doctor Rick and Mrs. Wilma Worthy will be teaching the kids (grades k-6) about puppets, how to make sock-puppets, etc. The class will be each Sunday evening from 5:30 till 6:00.

Calvary Baptist Church Homecoming 66 was truly one to remember. The church was almost packed, extra tables had to be brought out to hold all the southern style cooking, and the best Gospel singing abound. Mrs. Tawana Greer Lowery and her two daughters, Jarilyn and Jordan, from First Baptist Church, Alexander City opened the Morning Service with The Lord’s Prayer sang acappella. Tawana is the daughter of Rev. Martin and Mrs. Elizabeth Greer long time members of Calvary Baptist Church.

Harlan Burton began his concert with One Day AT A Time dedicated to Dewayne Sanders who has been diagnosed with colon cancer. Dewayne under went surgery in B’ham to remove the tumors from his colon Monday. Dewayne is Rev. Tom Pemberton, Pastor of Calvary, son-in-law.

Called to sing ... Those are the words that best describe Harlan Burton. Harlan has established himself in southern Gospel music with his smooth vocals, sincere delivery and caring personality. A couple of Harlan's favorite songs are "Learning To Lean" and "One Day AT A Time." Harlan has learned, through a few crises in his life, to turn his life completely over to Jesus Christ. He has learned that if he lives life one day at a time, the Lord will use His Holy Spirit to teach him, guide him and strengthen him in times of need. Harlan has also learned to praise God no matter what comes his way in life.

The Group Reign Song from Chattanooga, Tennessee reigned at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday night,August 06. Stacy and Gina Cooper and Courtney Elliott are such a blessing to hear. It seems Stacy, Gina and Courtney come on stage, they leave and God takes over! Their mission is simple---to offer encouragement to the redeemed and to spread the saving desire of Christ to the lost. That they did as most of those present gathered around the altar to pray for a healing touch from God. Lee and Ruth Burns of Perfect Peace Ministries - Alexander City, Al sang a couple of songs that had everyone on their feet. You could feel the Spirit of God all around.

Leigh Davis spent the weekend taking her grandmother in-law to church so Tim’s aunt Betty could go see her grandson be baptized. Tim’s grandmother lives in Andalusia, Al.

Tim, Leigh, Tad and Amber Davis spent Saturday, August 05 canoeing down the Coosa River. Tim loved it but Leigh only endured the day. You really have to have a love for white water. They made it back in one peace having only lost one paddle.

Susan Owens has spent the last several weeks visiting her father, Clee Moreman at his church, Sardis United Methodist.

The New Beginning Sunday Class met at Wilder Healthcare Home this past Sunday, August 6,2006. We were blessed to be able to meet with several of the residents, Jean Knight, Nancy Ledbetter, Mattie Carol, Eunice Denise, Irean Rhodes, Frances Welcher, Gi Gi Paul, and June Kinnard made up a very fine group from Wilder. We go there the first Sunday of each month.

Doctor Rick Worthy has the new church web site almost completed. It is a collection of blog sites for the many different ministries of Calvary Baptist. You must visit it. calvarybaptist1.blogspot.com

SAM (Senior Adult Ministries) fellowship met this past Thursday at 5:30 pm in the Church Fellowship Hall. This was one that you did not want to miss according to the reports I got. There was enough food (good food I may add) to feed a small army. Baptist Seniors know how to cook and can really get down when it comes time to eat. There were 24 present at this month gathering. It seems that a birdhouse, an urn, and a safety pin bead basket was the things to take home anyway you could (beg, borrow or steal). These guys just don't play bingo the old way! Everyone had a great time. They meet once each month and anyone 50 and above are welcome to come.