Saundra Howard

VBS 2025 FINALE - SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2025

This Sunday marks the Final Session of our wonderful week of Vacation Bible School!   God's blessings were evident in the faces of all those who attended!  The Moto for this week is "Made to Glorify God" and the Scripture Verse for the week is Psalm 34:3:  "Proclaim the Lord's greatness with me; let us exalt His name together."  Here is an outline of the lessons:

DAY 1 - Topic:  God Sees Me
     Verse:  John 1:23 - But to all who did receive Him, who believe in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.
DAY 2 - Topic:  God Cares About Me
     Verse:  Deuteronomy 31:8 - It is the Lord who goes before you.  He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you.  Do not fear or be dismayed.
DAY 3 - Topic:  God Loves Me
     Verse:  Romans 5:8 - But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
DAY 4 - Topic:  God Forgives Me
     Verse:  John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.

TODAY --  Pastor Craig Ison will present Lesson 5.
Day 5 - Topic:   God Keeps His Promises
     Verse:  Psalm 100:5 - For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.

Our mission was to glorify God in every part of this Vacation Bible School - from beginning to end.  Through His divine intervention, we were able to accomplish this mission by laying "self" aside and pushing through the challenges that we faced, bringing honor and glory to our great God!

A huge thank you to Kathy Medesi and her hard-working Children's Ministry Team, and all of the volunteers along the way who helped to provide the lessons, crafts, food, decorations, recreation for the kids, nursery childcare, audio/visual support, and music and singing this week.   Thank you to those who welcomed the kids and parents each day, those who took pictures, and those who simply stood by ready to help when needed.  Thank you to the Security Team and those who helped keep our facilities safe and clean throughout the week.  Thank you to all those who prayed!!!!!  MOST OF ALL, we want to thank our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for leading and guiding us to spread His precious Holy Word to adults and kids in our church and in our community.  Psalm 48:1 - "Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised."

Please join us this week, either in person or online via Facebook, at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate with us as we worship our wonderful God together! Everyone is welcome!  
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - JUNE 1, 2025

This Sunday, Pastor Craig Ison will be delivering a thought-provoking message entitled "KEEPING IN STEP WITH THE SPIRIT", based upon Scriptures found in Galatians 5: 13-26.  God's Holy Word guides us directly on recognizing what are the sins of the flesh that we are to avoid, and the "Fruits of the Spirit" that we are to pursue, when we want to keep in step with the Holy Spirit.  This week will be a focus on the Fruits of the Spirit.   Verse 17 tells us:  "For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do."  If we are following the leading of the Spirit, we will want to honor God by demonstrating the Fruit of the Spirit.  To find out more, please join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m., in person or online via Facebook, to hear more.  Everyone is welcome!
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND COMMUNION - MAY 25, 2025

This Sunday, Pastor Craig Ison will be delivering a thought-provoking message entitled "KEEPING IN STEP WITH THE SPIRIT", based upon Scriptures found in Galatians 5: 13-21.  God's Holy Word guides us directly on recognizing what are the sins of the flesh that we are to avoid, and the "Fruits of the Spirit" that we are to pursue, when we want to keep in step with the Holy Spirit.  Verse 17 tells us:  "For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do."  If we are following the leading of the Spirit, we will want to honor God by demonstrating the Fruit of the Spirit.  To find out more, please join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m., in person or online via Facebook, to hear more.  Everyone is welcome!
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - MAY 18, 2025

This Sunday, Pastor Brian Pinson will be preaching a message about salvation, based upon John 3:16-17.   There are many misconceptions out there about what it takes to be "saved", so this message will clear up some questions that someone may have regarding God's Salvation Plan.  These two familiar Scripture verses will bring a refreshing to all believers of the simplicity of this Gospel message.  But, it will also serve to help any unbelievers come to realize their need for a Savior, how they can respond to the drawing of the Holy Spirit, and how to pursue God's salvation plan for their lives. 

We encourage you to join us, either in person or online via Facebook, to hear this life-changing message.  God loves us so much that He sent His Son to die for us so our sins could be covered by His blood, and that we could be redeemed for eternity.  Our service begins at 10:30 a.m., and everyone is welcome! 
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - MAY 11, 2025

This Sunday, Pastor Brian Pinson will be delivering the message "THE BEAUTY OF A GODLY WOMAN" based from Proverbs 31.  All women, especially Godly Women, have a divine purpose in this life.  This day centers around mothers, but the message isn't limited to only those who are married and have children.  It is important to remember all women who have had a profound influence on your life, particularly those who guided you along in the Christian life.  We urge you to join us this Sunday to hear this beautiful message of love and beauty from the Word of God.  Our service begins at 10:30 a.m., and you can attend in person or online via Facebook.  Invite your friends and family to come with you!!!  It's a day for gathering together and thank God for establishing women of faith as part of not only the human family but also in God's family!!  Have a very blessed day!! 
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SINGSPIRATION SUNDAY - MAY 4, 2025

This Sunday we will be having a Singspiration Service!!!  With dealing with situations in our chaotic world, sometimes we just need a break from the outside world and sing from our hearts, praising the Lord with our inner JOY!!!  Come and join us for worship and praise, either in person or online via Facebook, at 10:30 AM!  Psalm 118:14 - The Lord is my Strength and my Song!!!  Everyone is welcome!!!
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025

This Sunday, Levi Messer will be delivering the message "JESUS IS EVERYWHERE".   There has never been or ever will be any place that Jesus has been absent.  No matter what the circumstances, we can call on Him and He will hear us.  He is eternal.  This should give every believer such joy, to know that we are never alone.  God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit have always existed.  Jesus, the Son of God, came to earth as the ultimate Sacrificial Lamb to once and for all pay the sin debt for those who choose to believe in Him.   His blood covers our sin and His resurrection provides for us eternal life with Him.  There is no place you can go that He isn't there ... His light drives the darkness away and turns our sorrows into joy!  The gift of salvation is free ... do you know Him?  More importantly, does He know you?

Please join us this Sunday to hear this beautiful message.  Our service starts at 10:30 a.m., in person and online via Facebook.  Everyone is welcome!!!
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EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - APRIL 20, 2025

Please join us this Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ ... the One who willingly gave His life to secure redemption for those who choose to seek Him.  Pastor Brian Pinson will share the message from the Scriptures in Matthew 28:1-8.  The sermon "THE GREAT JOY OF EASTER" will remind us why the resurrection is so very important to our salvation.  On that particular morning, the Lord Jesus Christ ushered in TRUE LASTING JOY!  He promised it would arrive ... and arrive it did!  Those who had seen Him crucified were filled with sorrow and grief ... until they saw Him resurrected from the dead ... just as He had promised them!  They were filled with such unspeakable joy ... the joy that can only come from God!!!  We can have that same joy ... not only in eternity with Christ but it is also a present reality to those who look to Him!  

We welcome you to share in this Easter Celebration with us.  Our service begins at 10:30 a.m. in person or online via Facebook.  Invite your family and friends to come with you!  Come with open minds and open hearts ... you will be blessed!
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GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP SERVICE AND COMMUNION - APRIL 18, 2025

Calvary Baptist Church will be holding a special Good Friday service this Friday, April 18.  There will be worship singing, a brief message, and the serving of Communion.  We welcome everyone to join us at 6 p.m. to bring honor and glory to our Savior, Jesus Christ, as we remember the price He paid for our redemption.  Have a very blessed day!
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PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - APRIL 13, 2025

This Sunday, Pastor Brian Pinson will be sharing from the Gospel of John about the importance of Palm Sunday to the Christian.  Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the week referred to as Passion Week  ... the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey.  People were spreading out their robes and palm leaves on the ground before Jesus ... something that they would do for a triumphant king returning from battle.  At the end of that week, He was rejected, alone, beaten, betrayed, and crucified ... all according to the Father's divine plan.  Jesus was the divine sacrifice to pay the sin debt for fallen man.  The Romans did not take His life ... He laid it down willingly to fulfill His Father's plan for our redemption.

If you want to hear more about the significance of Palm Sunday, join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m., either in person or online via Facebook.  Come with open hearts and open minds -- let the Holy Spirit renew your understanding about the great sacrifice Jesus made to redeem us!!  Everyone is welcome!
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - APRIL 6, 2025

This Sunday, Pastor Brian Pinson will continue a beautiful reminder message from God's Word entitled "BLESSED ASSURANCE - The Security of the Believer."  Have you ever wondered about the state of your salvation?  Can you be a Christian and still sin?  Do you battle with riding a fence between being saved and being lost?  Pastor Brian will bring us through the Scriptures to give us a better understanding of a believer's assurance of salvation, the assurance that can only come from God.   We invite you to join us this Sunday for this important message ... we can know that we are saved!!!

Our service begins at 10:30 a.m., in person or online via Facebook, and everyone is welcome.  
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - MARCH 30, 2025

This Sunday, Pastor Brian Pinson will deliver a beautiful reminder message from God's Word entitled "BLESSED ASSURANCE - The Security of the Believer."  Have you ever wondered about the state of your salvation?  Can you be a Christian and still sin?  Do you battle with riding a fence between being saved and being lost?  Pastor Brian will bring us through the Scriptures to give us a better understanding of a believer's assurance of salvation, the assurance that can only come from God.   We invite you to join us this Sunday for this important message ... we can know that we are saved!!!

Our service begins at 10:30 a.m., in person or online via Facebook, and everyone is welcome.  
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - MARCH 23, 2025

This week, Pastor Brian will be preaching the third and last sermon in the series "CONTENTMENT IN THE MIDST OF CALAMITY".  The first sermon's focus was on I.  Contentment Comes in "Knowing God Provides", and the second sermon was about the fact that II.  Contentment Comes "Through a Process of Learning".   This week's focus will be III. Contentment Comes "Through God's Power".  We all face trials and calamities in our lives.  God allows us to go through difficult times so our faith and trust in Him will grow and flourish.  In Philippians 4, we see that Paul had reached a point where He could be content and joyful even in the worst of situations because his joy and contentment were in God, not fixed to his circumstances ... but he was able to reach this point only by knowing that God provides, learning through the trials and calamities that God allowed, and specifically through the Power of God that sustained him every single moment.  Paul was able to see beyond his circumstances and focus entirely on what would bring God glory and honor and the fact that he knew that heaven awaited him when his work on earth was accomplished.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 
9   But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."  Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
10  For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities.  For when I am weak, then I am strong.

If you want to find out more, please join us on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. in person or online via Facebook.  Everyone is welcome.
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - MARCH 16, 2025

This week, Pastor Brian will be preaching the second sermon in the series "CONTENTMENT IN THE MIDST OF CALAMITY".  The first sermon's focus was on I.  Contentment Comes in "Knowing God Provides".  This week the focus will be on II.  Contentment Comes "Through a Process of Learning".   We all face trials and calamities in our lives.  God allows us to go through difficult times so our faith and trust in Him will grow and flourish.  In Philippians 4, we see that Paul had reached a point where He could be content and joyful even in the worst of situations because his joy and contentment were in God, not fixed to his circumstances.  

If you want to find out more, please join us on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. in person or online via Facebook.  Everyone is welcome.
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - MARCH 9, 2025

This Sunday, Pastor Brian will begin a new sermon series called "Contentment in the Midst of Calamity".  Philippians 4:10-13 is the text for the messages, which talks about the life of Apostle Paul and how he learned to live above his circumstances and maintain joy and contentment.  In the chaotic world we live in, we can find that same joy and contentment that Paul experienced...only through our Savior, Jesus Christ.  As believers, we must learn to trust God when tragedy, calamity, or catastrophe strikes ... we must have confidence that He is working and positioning everything around us to be in complete harmony of His divine will for our lives.  We may not understand the "why" of these trials, but we can rise above the doubt and claim our trust in Him.  He already knows the end of our story.  

Want to learn more?  Please join us in person or online via Facebook this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. to hear the first sermon in the series.  We look forward to seeing you!  Everyone is welcome.
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - MARCH 2, 2025

This Sunday, Pastor Brian Pinson will finish up the sermon series "A Sobering Warning from the Bible" with Part IV, based upon Hebrews 12:25-29.  So far in the series, we have heard
I. The Danger of Refusing God (v. 25) and II. The Destruction to Come from God (vv. 26-27).  This week the focus is on III. The Determination to Fear God (vv. 28-29).  Verse 28 tells believers to be grateful "for receiving" a kingdom that cannot be shaken...this is in the present tense!  Once we accept Jesus as our Savior, we become part of His kingdom!  His kingdom cannot be shaken, so when judgment falls and the heavens and the earth are shaken and pass away, all that will remain is His kingdom and His people in it.  Just for this alone, we are to worship God with reverence and awe for Who He is and for what He has done. 

What is the sobering warning from the Bible?  For the unbeliever, there is an approaching judgment that you cannot evade if you die in your sins.  The only way to heaven is to receive the precious gift of salvation.  For the believer, we continue to experience things that are not permanent, but we must look on life with divine objectivity.  We have the wonderful words of God's promises that when the end comes, we will remain a part of God's unshakable kingdom forever.   

Join us at 10:30 a.m.  in person or online via Facebook to find out more.  Today is the day of salvation - every day is a gift from God ... one more opportunity to accept redemption through God's salvation plan.  We look forward to having you with us - everyone is welcome.
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COMMUNION SERVICE - FEBRUARY 23, 2025

This Sunday we will be celebrating The Lord's Supper.  Jesus instituted the Communion Service with His disciples recorded in Matthew 26:26-20, Mark 14:22-25, and Luke 22:19-20, as well as in 1 Corinthians 11.  These verses describe when Jesus was keeping the Passover with His disciples for the last time.  Jesus took the bread, and after He had given thanks, broke the bread and said, "This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me."  He also took the cup and said, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."  Each time we eat the bread and drink from the cup, we proclaim the Lord's death until He comes.  Our service begins at 10:30 a.m. in person or online via Facebook.  Everyone is welcome.
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This Sunday, Pastor Brian Pinson will be preaching Part III of the sermon series called "A SOBERING WARNING FROM THE BIBLE", based upon Hebrews 12:25-29.  This is a message series that reminds us that many, many people in this world have become increasingly apathetic and indifferent to the Gospel Message of Salvation offered by Jesus Christ, our Savior, to all humanity.  We have warnings throughout the Bible, God's Holy Word, that there is a coming judgment for those who reject God's precious gift of salvation through the shed blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, for our redemption.  The writer of Hebrews is quoting from the Book of Haggai, who prophesied that a dark and threatening cloud will spread over the sky as God will fulfill a "promised" cataclysmic arrival and judgment.  He will shake not only the earth but also the heavens, and the only thing that will remain is that which is truly real:  the Word of God and those who who have been redeemed and belong to the kingdom of God.  

God's desire is not to pour out His wrath and judgment upon the earth, but His holiness and His righteousness demands that He does so because sin can never enter heaven.  Sin requires a sacrifice.  Our amazing God is also a God of love and longsuffering, giving humanity the blessed opportunity to come into His saving graces.  John 3:16-17 reminds us:  "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.  For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him."
As true believers, we know that when Jesus gave His life, shedding His blood on the cross, He was the one and only sacrificial offering that was needed to cover our sins.  Unless we accept God's gift of redemption provided through His Son, we stand condemned and will suffer the judgment to come.

God allows each person to make his or her own choice - to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, and live in heaven throughout all eternity, OR to reject Jesus as Savior and receive a judgment of eternity in  pain and suffering in hell.   There are no other options; Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.

Come study with us the Scriptures in Hebrews 12 to find out more about this individual decision each of us must make.  God's Holy Word is the source of ultimate truth!  Our service begins at 10:30 a.m.; you can join us in person or online via Facebook.  Everyone is welcome!
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - FEBRUARY 9, 2025

This Sunday, Pastor Brian Pinson will be continuing the sermon series called "A SOBERING WARNING FROM THE BIBLE", based upon Hebrews 12:25-29.  This is a message series that reminds us that many, many people in this world have become increasingly apathetic and indifferent to the Gospel Message of Salvation offered by Jesus Christ, our Savior, to all humanity.  Believing in God's salvation plan, or even that there is a God, simply isn't enough.  Even the demons believe and they tremble.  God's message is a one of love and hope, but to refuse to accept God's invitation of salvation will result in a judgment against unbelievers that is not only frightening and terrifying, but there will be NO END TO THE MISERY OF THEIR SOUL!!!  (Revelation 20:11-15).  The only way to receive the promise of redemption and an eternity in heaven is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.  We must confess that we are sinners, ask for repentance, allow God to work His will in our lives, and believe in all that He is and trust Him. 

We must realize the seriousness of our choice - to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, and live in heaven throughout all eternity, OR to deny Jesus as Savior and turn away to follow your own will with a hardened heart, and thus receive a judgment of eternity in  pain and suffering in hell.   God allows each person to make that choice.  There is no promise of tomorrow, and there is no guarantee of another opportunity for you to make your choice to give your life to God before you leave this world.  Today is the day of salvation for you!!  Joshua 24:15 tells us to "choose this day whom you will serve" and if you choose Christ, you can say, "As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." 

Will you enter eternity as one of His children, or will you enter as one of His enemies?  You can't be a little of both and make it into heaven.

Come study with us the Scriptures in Hebrews 12 to find out more about this individual decision each of us must make.  God's Holy Word is the source of ultimate truth!  Our service begins at 10:30 a.m.; you can join us in person or online via Facebook.  Everyone is welcome!!
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WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CHURCH - FEBRUARY 2, 2025

JOHN 1:1-5

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  2 He was in the beginning with God.  3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.  4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men.  5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

This Sunday, Pastor Brian Pinson will be beginning a new sermon series called "A SOBERING WARNING FROM THE BIBLE", based upon Hebrews 12:25-29.  This is a message that reminds us that many, many people in this world have become increasingly apathetic and indifferent to the Gospel Message of Salvation offered by Jesus Christ, our Savior, to all humanity.  Believing in God's salvation plan, or even that there is a God, simply isn't enough.  Even the demons believe and they tremble.  God's message is a one of love and hope, but to refuse to accept that message will result in a judgment that our minds simply cannot fathom.  The only way to receive the promise of redemption and an eternity in heaven is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.  We must confess that we are sinners, ask for repentance, allow God to work His will in our lives, and believe in all that He is and trust Him.  

Please join us as we are reminded of the seriousness of our choice - to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, and live in heaven throughout all eternity, or to deny Jesus as Savior and turn away to follow your own will with a hardened heart, and thus receive a judgment of eternity in  pain and suffering in hell.   God allows each person to make that choice.  Come study with us the Scriptures in Hebrews 12 to find out more about this individual decision each of us must make.  God's Holy Word is the source of ultimate truth!  Our service begins at 10:30 a.m.; you can join us in person or online via Facebook.  Everyone is welcome!!

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      Calvary Baptist Church
      1515 E State Rd. 10
      Knox, Indiana 46534

      Phone: 574-772-4993

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