Calvary Baptist Church
Walnut, IA
Preaching the old-time gospel in Iowa's Antique city.
WALNUT, IOWA
2010 - This Year in History Feb. 12-14 - ProTeens Winter Meltdown @ Camp Jan. 24 - Guest Speaker
13 teens and 4 sponsors enjoyed a great time at IRBC from Friday - Sunday. There was plenty of snow, fun, friends and great preaching. Everyone enjoyed hearing Joe Fox speak.
Missionary Andy Smith, who spoke here in July 2008 returned to update us on their pre-field progress. He came with his wife, Elizabeth and their 9-month-old son Judah.
They got word this week that their support level went from 98 to 100%! They begin church "building" in April after 4 years of pre-field ministry.
He preached from Matthew 6:25-34 about worry in the morning and we cancelled the PM service due to a surprise power outage in town.
Jan. 12 - Hosted the Pastor's & Wives Fellowship
From Pastors and Missionaries
Clockwise from top L: Pastor Aaron Hand, Mindy Hand, Pastor Mike Martin, Melissa, Dawn (Cumberland), Pastor Tim Capon (Carroll), Tara and Pastor John Woodford (Sioux City), Pastor Chris Tjapkes and Susan (Perry), Pastor Joe Earle, Joshua and Amy (Grace - Harlan), Gina and Pastor Jim Ackerson (Guthrie Center), Audrey Hand and Abby Hand.
Jan. 10 - Annual Business Meeting
Minutes:
The annual meeting of Calvary Baptist Church was held on January 10, 2010 at 1:00 PM with 33 members present. Pastor Hand opened the meeting with reading II Chronicles 30:12 and prayer. Pastor's report set two goals for 2010: finalizing the updating of the membership roll and gaining 2 families. The minutes from the previous quarter were read. A motion by Paul Riley, seconded by Rob Sampson, to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried. The financial report was reviewed. A motion by Alan Stevens, seconded by Paul Riley, to accept the financial report as presented. Motion carried. A review of the Wednesday night schedule was discussed: JOY Club 6:20 PM, Bible Study at 6:30 PM and ProTeens at 7:00 PM. A motion by Linda Booth, seconded by Rob Sampson, to continue with the schedule. Motion carried. A letter was read from Diana Bryan asking for her name to be removed from the membership roll. A motion by Paul Riley, seconded by Vern Booth, to accept her request. Motion carried. Election was held: A motion by Paul Riley, seconded by Jerry Hansen, to get the Baptist Bulletin for each active family (35) @ $8.00 each; give IARBC $60 for the State Paper; $150 for the Daily Bread and $75 for the JOY Club Charter. Motion carried. A motion by Robert Dierking, seconded by Vern Booth, to set the Pastoral Expense at $3500 and the Parsonage Allowance at $5000 for 2010. Motion carried. A motion by Dewey Linden, seconded by Tim Branan, to table the Missionary Support giving until next quarter. Motion carried. A new directory will be coming out soon including the calling tree. Pastor & Mindy were asked to leave. Dewey Linden chaired the meeting. Discussion was held concerning Pastor's salary. A motion by Rob Sampson, seconded by Alan Stevens, to increase Pastor's salary by $2400 for 2010. Ballot vote: 27 yes 3 no Motion carried. Meeting adjourned with prayer. Clerk/Treas. Izetta Dierking
Remembering Brenda Hamilton
Brenda Hamilton went to be with her Lord on September 23, 2005 after struggling with cancer.
We invite you to read Brenda's Journal.