Calvary Baptist Church | Kingsport, TN

Latest News and AnnouncementsThis Sunday, April 22, Redemption will be in concert during our AM Worship Service. Please join us at 10:30.Revival, with Dr. Charlie Cooper, begins Sunday, April 29. Revival services will be April at 10:30 am and 6:00 pm, and April 30 - May 2 at 7:00 nightly.

Other Ministry OpportunitiesL.I.F.E. UniversityThe 2nd Semester of L.I.F.E. University starts January 8. The classes meet from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Sunday nights. The following three classes are being offered this semester.Music Made Easy with Mikel and David CaywoodWomen of the Word with Heidi BrannenDownpour/Revival with Pastor Donnie BrannenCrafty LadiesWomen of the church who enjoy participating in "crafty" projects. Meets every Monday at 10:30 a.m.Hearing Hearts with Worshipping HandsOur church's sign language team. Meets Monday evenings. Check out the Music section on Video and Audio to see Hearing Hearts with Worshipping Hands performing "Written in Red" with the CBC Choir.Greeter TeamTeams of 4 or 5 church members who greet those attending for Sunday School and the AM Worship Service. Serve on a rotation, approximately every 5 weeks.

Weekly ScheduleSundaySunday School9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Education BuildingMorning Worship10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.SanctuaryW.A.K.E. Youth Activities5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Activities Building B.L.A.S.T. Children's Activities6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Fellowship HallL.I.F.E. University 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. SanctuaryMondayCrafty Ladies10:30 a.m.WednesdayHandbell Rehearsal6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.Handbell Room Prayer Meeting6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.SanctuaryYouth Missions6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Clubhouse/Education BuildingChildren's Missions6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Education Building Sanctuary Choir Practice7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.Sanctuary FridaySONshine Seniors (Senior Adults)12:00 p.m.Clubhouse

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VBS 2012"Amazing Wonders Aviation"Our Lord is great, vast in power; His understanding is infinite.Psalm 147:5VBS 2012 will be held at Calvary Baptist Church June 4th - 8th, from 6 pm – 9 pm.We still need a handful of volunteers to help out. If you are willing to commit to working VBS this year, please see JonHoover or Mikel Caywood. For those of you who have already signed up to help please make plans to attend the VBS Training Clinic on Monday, March 12th at 6:00pm at Indian Springs Baptist Church. There will be classes for all age groups.No need for reservations!

Calvary Baptist ChurchYouthClick here to see our 2011 graduates!Sunday school is available for those in 7th-12th grade. We currently use the FUEL curriculum published by LifeWay. It is a media based curriculum that introduces each lesson with a video and then small groups are formed for discussion. Donuts are served at 9:00am each Sunday and class starts by 9:15am. See you there!"WAKE Student Ministries" is the new name of the youth ministry at Calvary Baptist Church. WAKE stands for Worship, Activities, Kingsport, and Evangelism. These are the four areas where we concentrate our time on Sunday nights. Each letter corresponds with what we do on Sunday nights from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Those in 7th-12th grade are welcome to come at 5:30 to hang out and have fun. Dinner is served by 6pm and Bible study starts at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!Wednesday nights are also a great time of learning for our youth. The girls meet at 6:30pm in the conference room of the main church building for Bible study and the guys meet in Jon Hoover's office for Bible study. Come get involved!!! God is good!!!Click here to check out the Youth Group's Facebook page.Click here to visit our Youth Minister, Jon Hoover's blog.

Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater KingsportThe Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Kingsport, Inc. is a coalition of churches in the Kingsport area that have banded together to reach out to families in crisis. Families with children make up the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. IHNGK provides a safe, family oriented place to stay, nutritious meals, and mentoring to help homeless families with children under 18 on their quest to regain independence. IHNGK is the only shelter in Kingsport currently able to accommodate two parent families, teenaged boys and single fathers with teenaged girls. Caring community and staff members provide guidance, encouragement and supportive services to help families find and retain permanent housing.Click here to visit the IHN website.

VisionTo be a Great Commission Church in the Heart of Kingsport.Purpose StatementThrough faithful evangelism, compassionate ministry and comprehensive discipleship, Calvary Baptist Church proclaims the message of Jesus Christ so that people might establish a personal relationship with Him and grow in their fellowship with him.ValuesWorship: God is worthy of all praise and honor (Psalm 18:3); therefore, we will worship Him with enthusiasm (Psalm 100) and serve Him with excellence (Colossians 3:17).Bible Study: The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God; therefore, we will teach, preach, and learn them diligently, seeking to put these principles and commands into practice in our personal lives and in the life of our church (James 1:21-25).Prayer Ministry: The Work of God can only proceed in the will and the power of God; therefore, we commit to seeking the Lord's direction and empowerment in personal and corporate prayer, petitioning God for our own needs and interceding for the needs of others (Ephesians 6:18-19).Evangelism and Missions: Christ's death was for all people (I John 2:2), and God desires all people everywhere to be saved (II Peter 3:9); therefore, we will share the gospel through personal witnessing, church-wide evangelistic efforts, and cooperative missions through the Sullivan Baptist Association, the Tennessee Baptist Convention, the Southern Baptist Convention, and any other worthy means as seen fit by the church body.Ministry: We are Christ's body, called to follow His example; therefore, we will show His love through active, purposeful ministry to those in need, both within and outside the congregation (I John 3:17-18).Community Involvement and Engagement: Christians are called to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16); therefore, we will seek as individuals and as a church, wherever appropriate and by all means possible, to promote Christian values for the betterment of society.Spiritual Gifts: God has both called and equipped each member of the church with spiritual gifts for the edification of the body (I Corinthians 12:7); therefore, we will seek avenues whereby each member can exercise his gifts, talents and abilities in service to God under the direction of God-called professional and lay leaders (Ephesians 4:11-16).Fellowship: God has made us one body in Christ (Romans 12:5); therefore, we will maintain fellowship together, seeking to resolve conflicts in accord with Biblical directions, being careful always to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3), and striving to restore those who have fallen away from their commitments in a spirit of love, humility and gentleness (Galatians 6:1).Facility: God has blessed us with various facilities and equipment; therefore, we will maintain a clean, safe, attractive and functional environment for the fulfillment of our mission (II Chronicles 3-4).Stewardship: The work of the church is to be financed by the tithes and offerings of the members of the church; therefore, we pledge ourselves to give faithfully, systematically, cheerfully and generously toward the budget of the church and any special offerings as deemed needful by the body for the accomplishment of its mission, and to manage the offerings efficiently and effectively (II Corinthians 9:6-15; Malachi 3:8-12).Family Ministry: The family is the basic building block of the church and of society as a whole; therefore, we will seek ways to build and strengthen marriage relationships and the relationships between parents and their children, particularly during the sometimes difficult and always challenging adolescent years (Ephesians 5:21-6:4).

The Cross and CompassCalvary Baptist Church's Weekly NewsletterMarch 28, 2012 March 21, 2012 March 14, 2012 March 7, 2012 February 29, 2012 February 22, 2012 February 15, 2012 January 25, 2012 January 18, 2012 January 11, 2012 January 4, 20122011 NewslettersDecember 23, 2011 December 16, 2011 December 7, 2011 November 30, 2011 November 21, 2011 November 16, 2011 November 9, 2011 November 2, 2011 October 11, 2011 October 5, 2011 September 28, 2011 September 20, 2011 September 14, 2011 September 7, 2011 August 31, 2011 August 24, 2011 August 17, 2011 August 10, 2011 August 3, 2011 July 27, 2011 July 13, 2011 July 6, 2011 June 29, 2011 June 22, 2011 June 14, 2011 June 9, 2011 June 3, 2011 May 25, 2011 May 18, 2011 May 11, 2011 May 4, 2011 April 27, 2011 April 13, 2011 April 6, 2011 March 30, 2011 March 23, 2011 March 17, 2011 March 9, 2011 March 2, 2011 February 23, 2011 February 16, 2011 February 9, 2011 February 2, 2011 January 26, 2011 January 19, 2011 January 12, 2011 January 5, 2011

Community MissionsTutoringCalvary Baptist Church offers a tutoring program to Middle School students every Wednesday before the evening youth activities begin.Village FestVillage Fest is an annual event hosted by Calvary Baptist Church. It takes place on the Saturday prior to Fun Fest. In the past we have had pony rides, inflatables, cake walks, gospel singing, puppet shows, free food, face painting, and much more.Harvest FestHarvest Fest is an annual event hosted by Calvary Baptist Church on October 31 (unless that day falls on Sunday). Harvest Fest typically includes free food, carnival games, cake walks, door prizes, inflatables, and trunk-or-treating. In past years we have also had Christian Wrestling, gospel singing, and our pastor performing as "Elvis".

Sunday School Classes9:15 am to 10:15 amYouth Department Sunday School ClassRoom: Clubhouse DownstairsTeachers: Jon Hoover, David Caywood, Cindy KetronClass Makeup: 7th-12th GradeSenior Men's Sunday School ClassRoom: 206 (Conference Room)Teacher: Waymon FerrellClass Makeup: Senior MenCurriculum: "Life Ventures"College and CareerRoom: 308Teacher: Bob SeymourClass Makeup: Out of high school and beyondCurriculum: Book-by-Book Study of the Bible (currently studying Job)The Victory ClassRoom: 111 (Fellowship Hall)Teacher: Rick HillClass Makeup: Adults, all ages. Singles and couples.Curriculum: All lessons are based on Scriptual authority. Current theme is "The Great Spiritual Leaders" (i.e. Abraham, Jacob, Moses).Young Adults Sunday School ClassRoom: Teacher: Tim & Christi BassClass Makeup: Singles and Couples in their 20s-30sCurriculum: Louie Giglio Video Bible StudyTELRoom: 202Teacher: Louise RobertsRutledgeRoom: 204Teachers: Mildred & George RutledgeTwo-by-TwoRoom: 203Teacher: Mark CollinsGenerationsRoom: Clubhouse Upstairs (Activity Building)Teacher: Karen GilmoreClass Makeup: All groups and agesCurriculum: "Life Lessons" from LifewayJoelRoom: 108Teacher: Joel CallowayMore information coming soon.

Calvary Baptist ChurchLibrary and Media CenterHoursSunday:8:00 AM - 9:10 AM5:00 PM - 6:15 PMWednesday5:30 PM - 7:30 PMNew Additions to the Library:P is for Pumpkin: God's Harvest Alphabetby Kathy-jo Warginplaced in memory of Lucy Starnesby Jim & Carolyn WoodThe Tallest of Smallsby Max Lucadoplaced in memory of Lucy Starnesby Joel & Rhea CallowayGod and Dogby Wendy Franciscoplaced in memory of Kitty Powellby Joel & Rhea Calloway

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Church Secretary - Jennifer RameyMaintenance - Ray GentryCustodian - Cheryl Gibson

Calvary Baptist Church Music MinistrySanctuary ChoirThe Sanctuary Choir rehearses every Wednesday night from 7:30pm to 8:45 pm.HandbellsHandbells rehearse every Wednesday evening from 6:15pm to 7:15 pm (except on nights of Business Meetings).Instrumental EnsembleOur Instrumental Ensemble rehearses Sunday afternoons from 4:55 to 5:30. This is open to any instrumentalists from grade 7 to adult. MusiciansPiano - Debbie JohnsonOrgan - Frances MooneyKeyboard - Lemuel MixonPercussion - Brian Shoemaker

Calvary Baptist Church1238 Pine StreetKingsport, TN 37664(423) 245-9157DIRECTIONS Click here for driving directions from Google Maps.If you have any questions or comments about the website, you can e-mail me at: webmaster@gocalvarybaptist.com

Parish NurseBarbara became a Christian when she was seven years old at Indian Springs Baptist Church and was baptized in Fall Creek. She was very active in her Youth Group as a teenager. At the beginning of her senior year in high school she didn’t have any idea what path her life would take, but God knew. Mainly because of her friend’s decision to go into nursing, Barbara applied and was accepted into ETSU School of Nursing. She worked in various areas over the next several years. All the while, God was guiding her path and preparing her to serve as the Parish Nurse for Calvary Baptist through professional and personal experiences. When first approached about starting the Parish Nurse, ministry, Barbara didn’t feel led to do it. God didn’t give up. After the death of both her parents and entering back into the work force, she began to be drawn toward this ministry. In June of 2006, the people of Calvary Baptist Church voted to start a Parish Nurse Ministry and voted Barbara as the Parish Nurse. God has blessed her tremendously through the people of Calvary Baptist Church and feels that she is the one being ministered to.Barbara met her wonderful husband of 22 years, Jess Bowling, at Calvary. They have been blessed with five children and nine grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys taking pictures, especially of God’s wonderful creation, including her grandchildren.She has been involved in the music ministry, Sunday School ministry, youth and children’s activities at Calvary and feels that all the while God was preparing her to minister as Parish Nurse.

Minister of Youth and ChildrenJon Hoover was born September 15, 1981 in Charlotte, NC. He was ordained in 2006 by Martinez Baptist Church in Martinez, GA, and served as their Youth/Children's Pastor from 2005-2007. Then became Youth Pastor of Concord Baptist Church in Cumming, GA from 2008 to 2009, before becoming Minister of Youth and Children at Calvary in February, 2010. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (2005) in Biblical Studies and Philosophy from The College at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jon and his wife Motsy have two children: Asher, born 2007, and Lorelai, born 2008.

Minister of Music and EducationMikel Caywood was born July 22, 1962 in Cleveland, TN. He was saved at the age of fourteen while on a youth mission trip with Hopewell Baptist Church. He was ordained in 1984 by Candies Creek Baptist Church in Cleveland and has previously served on staff of churches in Tennessee, Texas and Arkansas since 1981. He holds the Bachelor of Music degree (1984) from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee; and the Master of Arts in Religious Education degree (1988) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Bro. Mikel and his wife Dana were married on December 29, 1984, and they have three sons and two daughters-in-law; and one phenomenal granddaughter: David, born April 27, 1988, who is currently the business manager of Bookshelf Central, the husband of Nikki, parents of Crissie Grace; James, born June 5, 1989, currently employed at Braeden's Barbeque, the husband of Mia; and Todd, born March 11, 1992, currently a student at Carson-Newman College.

Calvary Baptist ChurchChildren's DepartmentThe children of Calvary Baptist Church have multiple opportunities to come and learn about the Lord. Amazing Sunday School groups meet in our newly designed children's wing every Sunday at 9:15am. Classes are separated by age. Enthusiasm abounds in each class and children get to learn about God and have fun at the same time. It is a great time for your children to come to a safe environment and learn some of the most important lessons of their lives.Children also meet every Sunday for our "Calvary @ Borden Park" ministry. This ministry is currently meeting in the fellowship hall of the church every Sunday from 6pm - 7:30pm. It is a great time of high energy fun and games and Bible study. Snacks are provided each week. During the Spring when the time changes we will meet at Borden Park (on the corner of Lamont and Willow) from 6pm - 7:30pm. Children 1st - 6th grade are also welcome on Wednesday nights for RA's and GA's. During this time boys and girls are separated and learn about missions work throughout the world. They have opportunities to send gifts across the world to needy children. It is a great time of learning how to serve others through action!

Calvary Baptist Church1238 Pine StreetKingsport, TN 37664From Wilcox Drive:If you are traveling north on Wilcox Dr., after passing under the railroad trestle and the Sullivan Street traffic light, turn right on Birch Street, go two streets and turn right on Pine Street. Calvary is halfway down the block on the left.From Eastman Road:Turn west on East Sevier Ave. and travel toward downtown Kingsport, turn left at the traffic light at Lamont Street, travel two blocks passing Borden Park on your left and turn right on Pine Street. Go around the circle and continue straight on Pine. Calvary will be on your right.From Center Street:Turn south on Lamont Street passing Mayfair United Methodist and Lincoln Elementary School. Stay on Lamont until you reach Borden Park (on left) and turn right on Pine Street. Go around the circle and continue straight on Pine. Calvary will be on your right.

April Revival Beginswith Dr. Charlie CooperApril 29 - 10:30 am and 6:00 pmApril 30 - May 2 - 7:00 pm nightly

Redemptionin Concert10:30 am at Calvary Baptist Church

Brotherhood Sponsored Breakfast8:00 am in the Fellowship HallEveryone is invited!Please call the church office for reservations.

29 22 7 Our HistoryCalvary Baptist Church traces its beginnings to the Summer of 1927 when a group of people met for worship in what is now known as Borden Park. Pastor Martin and Assistant Pastor Coldiron of First Baptist Church of Kingsport led in these worship services. In the Fall of 1927, Mr. George Hughes of Borden Mills gave permission for this group to meet in the Borden Mills lumber and tool shed, located at the corner of Willow and Lamont Streets.This group organized into a church on March 10, 1929, with Rev. and Mrs, S.S. Kreger, C. P. Powell, Sr., L. M. Parks, L. R. Vess, J. L. Ballard, Sr., Mrs. J. C. Owens, Bernice Powell and Henry Mashburn as charter members. On March 31, 1929, the Church extended a call to Rev. S.S. Kreger to become its first pastor. By August of 1929, the church reported 83 members, 33 by baptism and 50 by letter or statement.On December 31,1929, a committee met for the purpose of selecting a building site for a proposed church building. The Kingsport Improvement Company gave the church a lot measuring 100 x 150 feet in the area of our present location, and a loan of $12,000 was secured for building the new facility. The first worship service in the new facility was held on October 12, 1930.In late 1938 or early 1939, the church started a mission in Lynn Garden which is now the Lynn Garden Baptist Church. In 1946, the church voted to start a Sunday School mission which was later organized into the Springdale Baptist Church. In July 1947, a contractor was secured to build a new addition to the Church at an estimated cost of $59,000. This addition consisted of three floors to be used by the Nursery, Children and Youth Departments. By the late 1960's, continued growth necessitated the addition of a new sanctuary, as well as major renovations to existing facilities. In 1991, the former J. P. Stevens Clubhouse across the street from the sanctuary was purchased and is currently used as an activity center for the youth and the church-at-large.In 1978, Stanley M. Johnson was called to be the first full-time Minister of Music and Education and he continued in that position until his death in 1997. Mikel Caywood joined the staff in October 1998, and continues as Minister of Music and Education today. In 1980, Angela Smith was called as Youth Minister and served until 1982. Other full-time Youth Ministers are as follows: William Gunter, 1983-1989; Keith Flippin, 1990-1993; Chris Brown, 1994-1999, and Tiger Brooks, 2000-2008. Jon Hoover was called as Minister of Children and Youth in February 2010.Pastors of Calvary Baptist Church have been S.S. Kreger (March 1929 - March 1930); J. L. Trent (May 1930 - October 1944); J, A. Anderson (February 1945 - July 1946); Hugh R. Horne (September 1946 - February 1949); Sherman Woods (May 1949 - October 1951); Edwin H. Ketner (January 1952 - April 1954); Paul Hall (October 1954 - February 1961); Robert A. Cantwell (October 1961 - September 1965); James L. Austin (May 1966 - August 1972); Edward D. Johnson (March 1973 - July 1980); Bobby L. Coates (November 1980 - October 1984); John K. Coates (October 1985 - January 1995); W. Frank Crawford, Jr. (October 1995 - February 2008) and Donnie C. Brannen (February 2009 - Present).As part of Calvary's hiistory, we have always been affiliated with: Sullivan Baptist Association Tennessee Baptist Convention Southern Baptist ConventionFinally, an integral part of our rich heritage can be attributed to the guidance and principles of our Church Constitution. A copy of this document is available in our church office.

February SOS/SOW Party6:30 PM$10/personCalvary ClubhouseNo nursery provided

Souper Bowl of PlanningImmediately following the AM Worship Service.More details to come.

Brotherhood Sponsored Breakfast8:00 am in the Fellowship HallEveryone is invited!Please call the church office for reservations.

12 6 5 PastorDr. Donnie C. Brannen was born December 30, 1961 in Savannah, Georgia. He was saved at the age of nine in a Spring Revival at South Gardens Baptist Church, and called to the gospel ministry several years later. He was ordained in 1985 by Riverside Baptist Church in Savannah, and has previously served as pastor of Dry Valley Baptist Church in Union Star, Kentucky (1985-1988), Sand Hill Baptist Church in Guyton, Georgia (1988-1997), and Silk Hope Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia (1997-2009), before becoming pastor of Calvary February 1, 2009. He holds the Bachelor of Arts degree (1984) from Armstrong State College in Savannah, Georgia; the Master of Divinity degree (1988) from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Doctor of Ministry degree (1994) from Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburgh, Indiana. Bro. Donnie and his wife Heidi were married in 1983, and they have two children: Elizabeth, born 1987, who is Children’s Minister at Ballardsville Baptist Church in Crestwood, Kentucky and is married to Caleb Horne, a ministerial student at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; and Chris, born 1992, currently attending Savannah Technical College in Savannah, Georgia.

Deaf Ministry Interpreter at All Services Sundays10:30 am and 6:00 pmWednesdays6:30 pm

Calvary Baptist Church1238 Pine StreetKingsport, TN 37664 DIRECTIONS

A Great Commission Church in the Heart of Kingsport