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Worship Together, May 10

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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.

Hope you have a wonderful Mothers Day!

Worship in Music

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus… What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Romans 8:1, 31–32

Playlist
Call to Worship… Our Song from Age to Age

Adoration… Our Great God 

Confession/Gospel… How Deep the Father’s Love for US

Assurance… He Will Hold Me Fast 

Response/Trust…Now Why This Fear 

Worship in Bible Study

Morning Study at 8:45

Our new study in the book of Romans begins this week. You might read Romans 1:1-17 to prepare your heart.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8920933036pwd=UmgvbGJ5UWVySnVsbDJHMmFVVDBZZz09

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Password: 512919

Ladies Study at 2:00

The Ladies will not be meeting today.

Worship in Preaching

Take THIS LINK to our YouTube Channel from where you can select this morning’s message, “God’s Grace Extended.” The video will be available at 6:00 this morning. 
Have your Bible open to Joshua 8.

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

In-Person Gathering to Resume

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Dear Calvary Church Family,

Following the guidelines of the Hot Springs City Council and the state of South Dakota’s “Back to Normal” plan, we intend to resume our on-site meeting at 10:00 this Sunday morning, May 10.

For your sake and for the sake of others, if you are in a higher risk group, are feeling sick, or have been in contact with someone who is sick, please consider staying at home until a later date.

If you are not yet comfortable gathering in a group, don’t worry. We intend to continue our Sunday studies online and will be posting the sermon to be available on YouTube, just as we have been doing in isolation.

Here are a few details about Sunday…

Regarding Services

  • Adult Sunday Studies will NOT resume in person. We will continue to meet via Zoom. However, to accommodate those attending “in person” the service at 10:00, we will begin at 8:30 rather than 8:45. Feel free to join Isaac at the church if you would prefer to study in person for for Adult Sunday Studies. The Ladies Study will continue to meet via Zoom at 2:00. If you have not yet availed yourself to these studies, now is as good a time as ever. While the ladies continue their study in the book of James, the auditorium class will begin this Sunday in the book of Romans. These are opportunities YOU SHOULD NOT MISS.
  • Corporate Worship – To allow you to keep up with our study in the book of Joshua, the weekly sermon video will continue to be posted on YouTube to view at home.Because there will be NO Little Lambs and NO nursery, the in-person gathering beginning at 10:00 will be abbreviated to conclude at 11:00.

Regarding Logistics

  • We will post greeters at front door so you don’t need to touch the doorknob. If you would like to volunteer for this, please text me at 605-890-1428.
  • We will be sure to have sanitizer available at various locations.
  • We will place the offering plates at the back table rather than passing them.
  • We will have the Communion elements at four different stations.
  • We are asking you to seat yourselves in a way that allows about 6 feet between your family (or you) and others.
  • We are corporately agreeing NOT TO SHAKE HANDS. Instead, we will greet one another using the Hawaiian “shaka” sign (knuckles always toward the other person). 

Regarding Grace

Without question, one of the key issues to be addressed in both personal and corporate life is how we view and relate to others who do not view the Covid-19 pandemic in the same way. This is especially true for brothers and sisters in Christ. Those who take strict measures regarding hygiene, social distancing, and such, may at times consider those who don’t as ignorant and “unloving.” Those who believe things to be “not as big a deal” as others may at times consider those who are more strict as paranoid and perhaps “lacking in faith.” The truth is, when it comes to relationships, what you believe about Covid-19 is not the primary issue. The primary issue is God’s glory through your grace in love toward one another.

We will resume our in-person gatherings this Sunday. If you disagree with this decision, I am asking you to be gracious in your heart, in your words, and in your actions. Continue to join us in worship online and pray for us to have godly wisdom as we try to prudently navigate these matters. If you choose to attend, but believe we are going over the top with the precautions being taken, I am asking you to be gracious in your heart, your words, and in your actions. Follow the guidelines with kindness, considering those around you. Wherever you find yourself in this matter, remember this – as a Christian, life is not about you. As a Christian, your life is all about God’s glory in you and through you; and there is no better place for this to be manifested than in your relationships in the body of Christ. Guard your heart! Refuse to allow our differences to divide us. Instead, give thanks for one another and rejoice that the body of Christ is made up of all sorts of people, including the weird ones.

Whether online or at the church, I hope to see you this weekend interacting with God’s people around His Word.

Because of Calvary,

Pastor Matt

Suggested Book of the Month, May

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Reviewed by Isaac Stanley

Our recommended book of the month for May is Can We Trust the Gospels? by Peter J. Williams.

The goal of this book is to make a compelling case that the four gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John – bear strong marks of authenticity even though they make claims about Jesus Christ that are remarkable. Peter Williams approaches this task by arguing that when all the evidence is considered, it is far simpler to accept that Jesus truly did and said the things contained in the Gospels then to try to rationalize and explain away the content of the Gospels.

The chapters of the book deal with topics such as…

“What Do Non-Christian Sources Say?” Did you know that there are records from ancient, non-christian historians who speak about Jesus?  

“Did the Gospel Authors Know Their Stuff?” Did you know that the Gospels refer to 26 specific towns, while the false gospels (Thomas, Judas, etc) mention 3 or 4?

“What about Contradictions?” Did you know that some things with the appearance of contradiction in the Bible were actually deliberately written that way in order to make the reader think about the underlying truths?

For believers, a book like Can We Trust the Gospels? provides a refreshing reminder that the Book that we trust so much has unmistakable evidence of authenticity and reliability. Also, this book may be a useful resource to give to an unbeliever in order to make them reflect more seriously on the claims of the Bible. Evidence supporting the Bible is not a substitute for the message of Good News, but it might provoke someone to look again at the hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

Worship Together, April 19

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Calvary Church Family, join this Sunday morning as we worship the Lord together, although in separate locations. Below are the links you need.

Worship in Music

As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? … Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. My soul is cast down within me; therefore I remember you from the land of Jordan and of Hermon, from Mount Mizar. Psalm 42:1–2, 5-6 

Here’s a Playlist that will aid you as you worship in music.

Call to Worship… Praise to the Lord the Almighty

Adoration… Immortal Invisible

Confession… Undone

Assurance… Boldly I Approach

Response… It is Well

Worship in Bible Study

Morning Bible Study at 8:45

Topic: Deuteronomy 19:1-13 Considering God’s view on the value of human life and civil justice.

If you have not received an invitation to our study, please contact Isaac Stanley for the proper link.

Afternoon Ladies Bible Study at 2:00

Topic: The Book of James

If you have not received an invitation to our study, please contact Sheri Coleman for the proper link.

Worship in Preaching

This LINK will take you to a YouTube video that will be made available at 6:00 this morning. Have your Bible open to Isaiah 53:11.

We will also be referencing Romans 4:3, 23-25; 8:1-4; 1:16-17; Hebrews 2:10; 4:15; 5:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:21

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 right HERE.

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.
  • Give ONLINE at the link below. It will take you to a secure site where you will be able to pay by CC or eCheck.

Thank the Lord for the technology that allows us to continue to 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

I Must Confess

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I must confess! The many texts, posts and emails rejoicing in the resurrection of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ is a joy to read. I’m thankful for a circle of family and friends who love Jesus. I’m thankful to live in a nation where it is to many who do not believe, still tolerable to hear the name of Jesus. I’m thankful for the reality of His resurrection and to ponder from the scriptures it’s far reaching ramifications. I’m thankful for Jesus! But again, I must confess that today, more than ever, I miss my church family. When I consider that Jesus loved the church and gave Himself for her, it seems out of step not to be gathering with her in our local setting. Although I am extremely grateful for the technology that allows us to connect digitally, there is nothing like the sweet fellowship experienced in the gathering of the saints. Even with all of her flaws, and there are many, the company of the redeemed is the sweetest company to be a part of in all the earth. 

Our precious and glorious Savior is risen and has secured a place for His own. One day we, from every tongue, every nation, every people group will gather together as His bride, and together we will rejoice because where Jesus is, we will be also. Soli Deo Gloria!

Rejoice in the Lord Calvary Hot Springs!

Worship Together, April 12

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Calvary Church Family, join us Easter Sunday morning as we worship the Lord together, although in separate locations. Below are the links you need.

Worship in Music

These are YouTube videos that you can sing as part of your family worship. All the videos either have the lyrics in the video itself or in the description under the video. You are encouraged to gather your family and sing along.

Here is a Playlist that will aid you to worship in music.

    (Please note: Lyrics for “Christ is Risen Indeed” are below NOT in the video.

1 Corinthians 15:17–20 – And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are  still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen  asleep.

Resurrection of Christ – Christ is Risen Indeed – LYRICS BELOW

Verse 1

What a morning when the silence, turned to singing

What rejoicing on the third, appointed day

The cross exhausted all its cruelty and its power

But love declared its victory, and rolled the stone away

Chorus 1

Christ is risen He is risen indeed

Death has been defeated and the grave has lost its sting

Hallelujah With the angels we will sing

Christ is risen Christ is risen indeed

Verse 2

Such a hope we have in Christ the resurrection

Such a joy to know by grace we’ve been redeemed

Through Christ we died a death to sin and all its folly

But glorified, we will rise to live eternally

Bridge

There’s salvation and immortal praise

To our victorious King

Let the heavens and the earth with glad hosannas ring

Chorus 2

Christ is risen He is risen indeed

Death has been defeated and the grave has lost its sting

Hallelujah With the angels we will sing Christ is risen

Christ is risen He is risen indeed

Death has been defeated and the grave has lost its sting

Hallelujah With the angels we will sing Christ is risen

Christ is risen indeed

CCLI Song # 5658198

Matt Boswell, Jordan Critz

2009 Dayspring Music, LLC (BMI)/Third Orbitz Publishing

Worship in Bible Study

See you Sunday at 8:45! Our passage is Deuteronomy 18:15-22.

Topic: Sunday School

Topic: Deuteronomy Survey

Starting promptly at 8:45 in the morning we will gather on Zoom for a morning study. 

Be prepared to discuss Deuteronomy 18:15-22

Contact Isaac Stanley if you have not received your Zoom Invitation.

Worship in Preaching

Click Here to view our sermon for this Easter morning. You will have opportunity to access both the video and the audio version. Have your Bible open to Isaiah 53:10.

Worship in Giving

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.
  • Give Online at the link below. It will take you to a secure site where you will be able to pay by CC or eCheck.

Thank the Lord for the technology that allows us to continue to minister to one another… albeit from a distance. Even greater for prayer. It allows us to continue to minister to one another… no matter where we are.

Brothers and sisters… pray for one another.

Pastor Matt

Worship Together, April 5

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Calvary Church Family, let us worship the Lord together, although in separate locations. Below are the links you need.

Worship in Music

These are YouTube videos that you can sing as part of your family worship. All the videos either have the lyrics in the video itself or in the description under the video. You are encouraged to gather your family and sing along.

Call to Worship

Matthew 21:9 – Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!

ADORATION AND GLORY OF GOD

Great is Thy Faithfulness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErwiBz1QA4o

CONFESSION

All I Have is Christ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugGucoYMmKg

GOSPEL ASSURANCE

Grace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCr6Vvj3nRo

THANKSGIVING

Glorious Day: https://youtu.be/2ntwGWzdCwc

Worship in Bible Study

Topic: Deuteronomy Survey

Starting promptly at 8:45 in this morning we will gather on Zoom for a morning study. Be prepared to discuss Deuteronomy 6! You will benefit from reading it ahead of time. Please contact Isaac Stanley if you have not received an invite to the study.

Topic: James Study for Ladies

Starting promptly at 2:00 in the afternoon, all ladies are invited.
Please contact Sheri Coleman if you have not received an invite to the study.

Worship in Preaching

Follow this LINK to our YouTube channel and today’s message that will be made available at 10:00 this morning. Have your Bible open to Isaiah 53:1-8. While you’re there, go ahead a subscribe to our channel to keep updated when we post new videos.

WORSHIP IN GIVING

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.
  • Give online by following this LINK. It will take you to a secure site where you will be able to pay by CC or eCheck.

Thank the Lord for the technology that allows us to continue to minister to one another… albeit from a distance. Even greater for prayer. It allows us to continue to minister to one another… no matter where we are.
Brothers and sisters… pray for one another.

Suggested Book of the Month, April

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Reviewed by Isaac Stanley

We are keeping up our habit of promoting a book of the month.

For April, it is “The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible” by Jared Kennedy. It is available on Amazon, or (for cheaper) at wtsbooks.com.

This is a great resource for family worship with young children, aged 2-5. Fifty-two chapters cover the highlights of both the Old and New Testaments while keeping Christ at the center from the very beginning. The lessons are short (6 brief pages), feature colorful full-page illustrations, have ways to engage children (i.e. “Can you count [Joseph’s] brothers?”), and include scripture references.This story Bible is strongly doctrinal but has simple writing for children and interactive questions to keep them engaged. Read it over-and-over to your kids, even before they can understand, and they will begin to assimilate the foundational stories and principles of scripture that, by God’s grace, will bear good fruit in your children’s lives.