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Meet Andrew Johnson

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putting names with faces

So we’re killing two birds with one stone this week. We are putting a name to a face of one of our church family, PLUS we are doing an update on one of the missionaries we support.

This is Andrew Johnson (as if you didn’t know). Andrew came to Hot Springs as a student at Cornerstone Bible Institute back in 2009. Andrew was privileged to be reared in a home that loved Jesus. The Lord kindly brought him to faith in Christ when he was 5 or 6 years old. He affirms His faith to rest in Jesus alone for his standing before God. 

After graduation in 2012, Andrew remained in Hot Springs for about 2 years, faithfully attending and serving at Calvary, primarily with Trek (Youth Group) and the Adult Sunday School class. 

In 2014, Andrew began pursuing aviation training with missions in mind. Attending the School of Missionary Aviation Technologies in Ionia, Michigan, he completed his first step in preparation and shortly after, joined the Association of Baptists for Worldwide Evangelism (ABWE) in 2017. He partnered with missionaries to Ghana, Joseph and Janelle Gelatt.

Having returned back home in April 2020, from a year spent in Ghana, Andrew is preparing to leave again this fall to continue his aviation training at Kingdom Air Corps (KAC) near Wasilla, Alaska. There, he will obtain both his private and commercial pilots license. Flying at KAC will allow him to learn the specifics of being a bush pilot, preparing him for future ministry in Ghana. 

Please pray for Andrew in these specific ways: 

  • His Pre-field ministry (raising support). Pray that God would continue to provide gospel partners to support the work in Ghana. 
  • His Aviation Training. All of the details are still not ironed out. Pray for a profitable time with Kingdom Air Corps. 
  • Pray for safe and peaceful travel as he drives around to multiples states and churches.

Suggested Book of the Month, June

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Reviewed by Isaac Stanley…

I encourage anybody who has not established (or would like to strengthen) the discipline of family devotions to grab this month’s book of the month, Family Worship by Donald Whitney.

Whitney gives a brief review of the importance of establishing a regular pattern of worship in the home, challenges fathers to take the lead, and provides a simple formula for beginning and maintaining the habit.

The importance of family devotions cannot be overstated – there are eternal matters at stake – yet God’s yoke is not heavy or burdensome and Whitney wisely keeps his challenge simple. Read, Pray, and Sing. That’s it! Read a passage of Scripture, spend a few moments in prayer, and find a way to sing together. It is unlikely that any single time of devotions will seem especially profound, no doubt there will often be distractions, but imagine the legacy of those few daily moments compounded into years and even decades of prioritizing the worship of our good God!

We have a few copies of this book at the church, or you can order a copy for yourself online. The best price we found is at Westminster Book Store.

Worship Together, May 31

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With the many biblically sound broadcasts from around the world at our fingertips and the abundance of gospel-centered music with which to worship, we do well to remember that nothing can replace the fellowship and communion of the local church. Whether you worship from your living room or join us in person, give due diligence to stay in touch with your brothers and sisters from your Calvary church family.Below are the links for our Zoom Studies and Sunday Message.

Worship in Music

In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him who called, and the house was filled with smoke. And I said: “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!” (Isaiah 6:1–51)

Here is a PLAYLIST of music that rehearses the gospel and magnifies the Lord Jesus Christ…

Worship in Bible Study

Morning Study at 8:30

Andrew Johnson is teaching Sunday School this week from Romans 3 and 4! If, by chance, we have trouble again, check your email right away for updates. If you live far away, or would otherwise like to attend Sunday School in-person, please come and join us at the church facilities.

We do not publicly post the link to our Zoom meetings, but if you’d like to join us for our study this morning, please contact Isaac for the details.

Ladies Study at 2:00

Topic: The Book of James

We do not publicly post the link to our Zoom meetings, but if you’d like to join the ladies for their study this afternoon, please contact Sheri for the details.

Worship in Preaching

THIS LINK will take you to our YouTube Channel from where you can select this morning’s message, “The Reality of a Fallen World and God’s Judgment.” The video will be available at 6:00 this morning.

Have your Bible open to Joshua 10:1-27

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel. This will keep you updated when we post new videos.

You can also access the audio and/or video files from our website: https://calvaryhs.org/resources/teachings/

Worship in Giving

Giving the firstfruits of our resources is a genuine form of worship, expressing thanksgiving for God’s blessing and dependance on His provision. Missionaries are still being supported and bills are still being to be paid.

Here are a few options for giving of your tithes and offerings.

  • Mail a check made to: Calvary Baptist Church, PO Box 957, Hot Springs, SD 57747
  • Call Pastor Matt at (605) 890-1428 or Isaac at (805) 602-2990 to arrange to drop a check by the office.
  • Follow THIS LINK to give online. It will take you to a secure site where you will be able to pay by CC or eCheck.

I trust you continue to seek the Lord in the Scriptures each and every day and that you are being creative as to how you might minister to one another… albeit from a distance.

Continue to pray, which allows us to minister to one another… no matter where we are.

Brothers and sisters… love one another.Pastor Matt

A Wisdom from Godly Fear

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Thinking Out Loud

This past Sunday we learned in Joshua 9, that the Gibeonites are contrasted with every other people group in the region. While the kings in the hill country and in the lowland all along the coast of the Great Sea… gathered together as one to fight against Joshua and Israel… the inhabitants of Gibeon… on their part acted with cunning (Joshua 9:1-4). That means that they acted wisely in order to enter into a peace agreement with Israel. Later in verse 24 we learn that they did this because they feared for [their] lives.

Fear comes at us in many ways and through a variety of circumstances. Fear, in and of itself is not an evil emotion. As a matter of fact, fear is sometimes brought about by God. The differentiating factor between healthy fear and ungodly fear is its object. Anything that grips your emotions so as to consume you with fear and anxiety, motivating you to self-reliance will rob you of peace. The object of your fear is your circumstance. It is a sin. Godly fear may grip your emotions and may consume you as well. But godly fear will motivate you to call out to God for help and will bring you to rest in Him. The object of your fear is your God (seeing God as greater than your circumstances). The peace that comes from a fear of God guards your heart and mind, even if your circumstances never change.

The kings of the land, driven by fear joined forces against God. The Gibeonites, driven by fear acted wisely, and sought peace with God and His people. Let what fear you have drive you to Christ.

Meet Isaac & Angie Stanley

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Well you should know these faces. This is Isaac and Angie Stanley, and if you didn’t already know, Isaac is our Associate Pastor here at Calvary. Isaac’s primary role is to shepherd the flock of God that is among us (1 Peter 5:2), doing so by teaching and with leading in our worship. He currently teaches our adult Sunday Studies class and during the school year directs and teaches the TnT club in our Awana Clubs. Isaac and Angie both attended Cornerstone Bible Institute between 2009 To 2012 They met while they were students at CBI, and after Isaac returned from his studies at Appalachian Bible College they were married. Isaac recently earned a Masters degree in Ministry.

Angie grew up in Brazil as a daughter of missionary parents, who continue to serve today. Isaac’s family have spent their lives in Christian camping ministry. Angie gets to stay at home with their daughter Talitha, while Isaac is the maintenance manager at Pine Hills Retirement. They are excited to welcome child #2, a boy, in July! Angie is involved in our ladies Bible studies and enjoys writing to encourage Christian woman. You can access her latest writings at inthemeantime-livinglife.blogspot.com

Both Isaac and Angie place their hope in what God has provided through the cross of Christ. Isaac professes that God saved him at a very young age, largely through the testimony of his parents. Angie is grateful that God used a friend to confront her, as a teenager, of her need for the Savior.

Worship Together, May 24

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Calvary Church Family, whether online or in person, come and join us this Sunday morning as we worship the Lord together. Below are the links for our Zoom Studies and Sunday Message.

Worship in Music

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Here is a Playlist you can use to worship in music.

Worship in Bible Study

Morning Study at 8:30

If, by chance, we have trouble again, check your email right away for updates.

If you live far away, or would otherwise like to attend Sunday School in-person, you are welcome to join us! Just be sure to pay special attention to hygiene and distancing since we will be together for a longer period of time.

Take some time beforehand to read and meditate on Romans 2:6-29.

Out of caution, we do not publicly provide information regarding our Zoom meetings. However, we would love to have you join us. If you’d like the information how to join, please contact Isaac Stanley or the church office.

Ladies Study at 2:00

The ladies are studying the book of James, using notes provided by Jen Wilkin.

Again, we would enjoy your participation in this study. If you’d like information how you might join in, please contact Sheri Coleman or the church office.

Worship in Preaching

THIS LINK will take you to our YouTube Channel from where you can select this morning’s message, “The Wisdom of Godly Fear.” The video will be available at 6:00 this morning. 
Have your Bible open to Joshua 9.

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel. This will keep you updated when we post new videos.

You can also access the audio and/or video files from the recorded teachings on our website.

Worship in Giving

Giving the firstfruits of our resources is a genuine form of worship, expressing thanksgiving for God’s blessing and dependance on His provision.
Missionaries are still  being supported and bills are still being to be paid. Here are a few options for giving your tithes and offerings.

  • Mail a check made to: Calvary Baptist Church, PO Box 957, Hot Springs, SD 57747
  • Call Pastor Matt at (605) 890-1428 or Isaac at (805) 602-2990 to arrange to drop a check by the office.
  • FOLLOW THIS LINK to give online. It will take you to a secure site where you will be able to pay by CC or eCheck. 

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.Brothers and sisters… love one another.

Pastor Matt

Meet Zach & Melany Boltjes

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This is Zach and Melany Boltjes and 1 year, 9 month old Iris. The Boltjes moved from Kimball, NE to attend Cornerstone Bible Institute in December 2018. Zach works in the yard at Builders First Choice. Melany, a stay at home mom started Mel Bee Virtual Solutions, helping overwhelmed entrepreneurs with administrative tasks and marketing strategy. The Lord graciously drew both Zach and Melany to His Son early in life and continues in set them apart for His sake. Zach states that he “rests his destiny in the gospel; Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection”. In her continued growth in the Lord, Melany explains, “I now know what a gracious and merciful Savior He is to save me as I was, and sanctify me as I am.” Zach and Melany joined Calvary in May of 2019 and serves joyfully and faithfully in our Trek ministry. Burn their image and their names in your memory, so the next time we’re together, you’ll know just who they are. 

Worship Together, May 17

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Calvary Church Family, whether online or in person, come and join us this Sunday morning as we worship the Lord together. Below are the links for our Zoom Studies and Sunday Message.

Worship in Music

1 Thessalonians 5:23–24 – Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.

Here is a PLAY LIST

Worship in Bible Study

Morning Study at 8:30 (NOTE the time change)

Our study this week is in Romans 1:18-32. You might read it in advance to prepare your heart. You are welcome to join Isaac at the church if you’d like.

If you’d like to join us via Zoom, please contact Isaac.

Ladies Study at 2:00

Topic: The Book of James

If you’d like to join us via Zoom, please contact Sheri

Worship in Preaching

Take THIS LINK to our YouTube Channel from where you can select this morning’s message, “Aspects of Pure Worship.” The video will be available at 6:00 this morning. 
Have your Bible open to Joshua 8:30-35
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel. This will keep you updated when we post new videos.

You can also access the audio and/or video files from our website: https://calvaryhs.org/resources/teachings/

Worship in Giving

Giving the firstfruits of our resources is a genuine form of worship, expressing thanksgiving for God’s blessing and dependance on His provision.
Missionaries are still  being supported and bills are still being to be paid. Here are a few options for giving of your tithes and offerings.

  • Mail a check made to: Calvary Baptist Church, PO Box 957, Hot Springs, SD 57747
  • Call Pastor Matt at (605) 890-1428 or Isaac at (805) 602-2990 to arrange to drop a check by the office.
  • FOLLOW THIS LINK to give online. It will take you to a secure site where you will be able to pay by CC or eCheck. 

I trust you continue to seek the Lord in the Scriptures each and every day and that you being creative as to how you might minister to one another… albeit from a distance. Continue to pray, which allows us to minister to one another… no matter where we are.
Brothers and sisters… love one another.
Pastor Matt