A Note from Pastor Dave

Ministry Staff

Dave Motta, Senior Pastor | dave@calvaryfargo.com • call/text: 701.306.0870

Addy Erickson, Business/Facility Manager | addy@calvaryfargo.com • call:701.232.5650

Hermie Banico, Youth Ministry | youth@calvaryfargo.com • call: 701.840.7068

Greta Burck, Children’s Ministry | greta@calvaryfargo.com • call/text: 701.361.2480

Beth Dodds, Administrative Assistant | office@calvaryfargo.com • call: 701.232.5650

Karen Fleming, Parish Nurse | flemingfgo@cableone.net • call: 701.232.5650

Becky Carlson, Communication Administrator | becky@calvaryfargo.com • call: 701.232.5650

Tamba Clark, Calvary African UMC Pastor | tambaclark58@gmail.com • call: 701.232.5650

Alycia Walker, Financial Secretary | Fin.Sec@calvaryfargo.com • call: 701-232.5650

Lisa Bolken, Treasurer | lisa@numbercrunch.net • call: 701.232.5650

Brian Walker, Technical Arts | brian@calvaryfargo.com • call: 701.232.5650

Katie Peterson, YMCA/Calvary Director | Katie.peterson@ymcacassclay.org • call: 701.281.4960

Calvary cares about you because you matter to God!

February 9, 2020

4575 45TH STREET SOUTH, FARGO, ND 58104

701-232-5650 | OFFICE@CALVARYFARGO.COM

Today I will be preaching from that great Italian

Prophet, Ma-la-chee! Or do you say Malachi? Verse 2 of

Malachi 1 says, “Jacob I have loved . . . Esau I have

hated.” Jacob and Esau were brothers . . . as a matter

of fact, they were twins. And God says, “I love one of them and I

hate one of them.” I don’t know about you, but I have a problem

with that. Especially when I compare that statement to other

scriptures about God’s character!

I am talking about God’s sovereign love today and

hopefully some of the fog will clear up concerning this verse of

scripture: “Jacob I have loved - Esau I have hated.”

For God so loved the world!

Health Concerns: Eunice West, Ruth Tollefson, Wayne Schumacher, Allan Harms, Joan Meidinger, Don Braunberger, Marge Rieger.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Calvary Family Updates

USHER SCHEDULE

ALTAR PRAYER SCHEDULE

SERVICE SCHEDULE • FEBRUARY 9

Our nursery is staffed and available during Sunday services for children ages birth through 3 years. Please remember that children must be dropped off and picked up by an adult in the south childcare wing. The Cry Room in the back of the Sanctuary is a quiet place for a parent to take an infant or toddler (through age two) and still be able to listen to the service.

Sunday 2/9 9:00 AM Children’s Ministry 9:00 AM Youth Ministry 9:00 AM Various Adult Classes 10:30 AM Worship ~ Sanctuary

Monday 2/10

6:45 PM Men’s Bible Study ~church

Tuesday 2/11 9:30 AM BSF Satellite ~ 102 12:00 PM Prayer ~ 105 5:30 PM Upward ~ Gym, Foyer, 102 6:30 PM SPR Meeting ~ 115

6:30 PM Trustee Meeting ~ 101

7:00 UMW Dorcas Circle~Janke home

Wednesday 2/12 6:30 PM AWANA ~ 114 6:30 PM Youth ~ Upper Room 6:30 PM Women’s Study ~ 102

Weekly average needed for January - March 2020: $24,980.93

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Text to give at: 701-353-0690

February Finance Fact: As of 2/6/20, our current mortgage balance is $1,962,792.82

February 9 Carl & Polly Wendelbo

Don & Carol Geigle

February 16 Bruce & Jan Harmon Pete & Pat Brawders

February 9 Lloyd & Esther Tofte Gary & Lois Withnell

February 16 Carl & Polly Wendelbo,

Sandy Wendel & Carol Fraase

Order of Worship

Praise Team

“Sing to the King”

“What Beautiful Name”

“How Great is our God”

Welcome

Scripture Malachi 1:1-5

Message “When You Doubt the Love of God” ~ Pastor Dave Motta

Offering “O How I Love Jesus ” Hymn #170

Benediction

Do you need wisdom, healing, or a miraculous move of God in your life? Our altar is always open with trained, compassionate prayer ministers available upfront after each service. Just come forward as you are ready! Everything shared remains confidential.

Wednesday (continued) 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal ~ 106

Thursday 2/13 5:30 PM Upward ~ Gym, Foyer, 102

6:00 PM Finance Team ~ 101

Friday, 2/14 6:00 AM Men’s Study ~ Foyer, 101 9:00 AM Women’s Study ~ 101 5:30 PM Upward ~ Gym, Foyer, 102

Saturday, 2/15 8:00 AM Prayer~ 105 8:30 AM Upward ~ Gym, Foyer 9:30 AM GriefShare ~ 101

Sunday, 2/16 9:00 AM Children’s Ministry 9:00 AM Youth Ministry 9:00 AM Various Adult Classes 10:30 AM Worship ~ Sanctuary

Offer Food Assistance Here in Fargo! Calvary has a regular

commitment to the Emergency Food Pantry (1101 4th Avenue North, Fargo) each February. Volunteers are needed THIS WEEK from

February 10-14. Morning shifts are 9:30-12 (two volunteers needed each day); afternoon shifts are 1:00-4:00 (four volunteers needed

each day). Sign up in the foyer or contact Bruce Harmon (701-212-2695) with questions.

Today we are worshipping Jesus for His love. Do you cherish His

presence? How has Jesus saved you or brought healing, deliverance, and mercy in your life? Once a month we love to celebrate

testimonies of Christ in worship. Do you have a story to share? Contact Becky Carlson at Becky@calvaryfargo.com.

Spread God’s love in Nicaragua! Calvary is sending a small team to

our sister church in Nicaragua from Feb. 23 to March 2. Would you

like to donate gifts for us to take along? Please bring donations like

soccer balls, sling shots, toothbrushes, shoes, children's clothes,

children's books, treats, baby clothes, or baby blankets to Pastor

Dave’s office. Or if you would like to contribute monies, just earmark

your check as “Nicaragua” and this money will be used for food bag

distribution, the feeding center and other needs the Abangasca Sur

church has. Thank you!

Thank you to our fantastic volunteers for serving at Feed My

Starving Children this month. Over 2 million meals were packed by

Fargo teams in one weekend — glory to God!

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES SERMON NOTES

WHEN YOU DOUBT THE LOVE OF GOD

Malachi 1:1-5

Malachi = My Messenger , Messenger of Jehovah

- written after the exile

- lukewarm Malachi 1:10

4 Sincere Statements about God’s Mighty Love:

1. God’s love is a Sovereign love.

2. God’s love is a Strong love.

3. God’s love is a Steadfast love.

4. God’s love is a Seeking love.

1). God loves us with a Sovereign love. vs 2

- Jacob I have loved - Esau I have hated .

- God wants all people to be saved.

1 Tim 2:3-6a; 2 Peter 3:9

- God draws all people to himself. John 12:32; 1:9

- We refuse and resist . John 5:40; Acts 7:51

- For the sake of the elect . 2 Tim 2:8,9

- We have a responsibility . Ez 33:7-9; Acts 20 26,27

- Election is based on foreknowledge . 1 Peter 1:1,2

Not predestination . Romans 8:29

-The elect are the who-so-ever wills !

- The non-elect are the who-so-ever won’ts .

- Hate = Preference . Malachi 1:3; Luke 14:26

God is saying to you today - I Love you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We exist to know Christ and to make Him known through:

EVANGELIZING the Lost of the Community,

EXPERIENCING the Lord in Worship, ENCOURAGING the

Fellowship of Believers, EDUCATING the Faithful in Christ, and

EQUIPPING our Leaders for Ministry.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Christ-Centered Ministry: John 17:3; Colossians 1:18

2. Authority of Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Peter 1:25; Matthew 4:4; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:105

3. Lost People Matter: Luke 15:10; Matthew 28:18-20; Revelation 5:9; Matthew 25:31-46; Acts 10:34-43

4. Foundation of Prayer: Psalm 127:1-2; Philippians 4:4-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; James 5:13-16

5. Ministry Team Approach: Ecclesiastes 4:12; Proverbs 27:17; Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:24-28

6. Leader as Role Model, Recruiter, Equipper: Ephesians 4:11-13; Luke 10:1-2

7. Biblical Marriage (One man, one woman, one life). Genesis 2:24; Matthew 18:5-6; Mark 10:7-9; Ephesians 5:31-32

C O R E V A L U E S

Location Change! This month, the United Methodist Women Dorcas circle will meet at Joyce Janke’s house 3602 10th Street South, Fargo at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 11 instead of at Calvary. Questions? Please contact Joyce at (701) 446-6317.

Scripture readers, ushers, and greeters are needed weekly. Sign up

at the Information Center today, children are welcome to participate.

What is ahead for Calvary? On January 19, Calvary took a non-

binding vote regarding a potential (worldwide) denominational split

over issues of same-sex marriage and inclusion of gay clergy. We

asked this question: “If the United Methodist denomination does not

formally ‘split’ after the May 2020 General Conference, would you be

in favor of disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church?” 92% of

participants voted “yes,” that they would be in favor of disaffiliating.

5% voted “no” and 3% had unclear answers.

Thank you for your feedback and comments on the ballot. As the

Way Forward team continues to research options and stay up to

date on denominational news, we ask that you pray. We are trusting

God with what is next and we know that He is faithful. We will do our

best to answer the questions you submitted in writing and will

continue giving quarterly reports. The next (formal) vote will take

place after the General Conference this May, and only members will

be able to vote. If you are not a member and would like your vote to

count, our next membership class is March 8. Sign up sheets will be

available soon, or contact Pastor Dave.

Do you struggle to trust God in dark seasons? In the midst of

hardship, tragedy, and unanswered questions, it’s difficult to

glimpse God at work or hold onto faith. Join us for “Finding God

Faithful,” a women’s study with Kelly Minter. Over 8 sessions we’ll

trace the path of Joseph’s life and learn to trust God’s plan and His

presence in all things. His provision is enough, His presence is

constant, and His purpose is unstoppable! Meeting Wednesday

evenings (Room 102, 6:30-7:30) starting Feb. 26 or Friday

mornings (Room 101, 9-10:30) starting Feb. 28; Books are $15, sign

up at the Information Center today. All are welcome!

Your Glasses Make a Difference! January is a decluttering

month for many, which offers a great opportunity for thoughtful

recycling of your household items. Did you know that Calvary has a

collection box for usable eyeglasses? Lions Clubs around the world

distribute usable eyeglasses with their Lions Recycle for Sight

program and we have a collection box here at Calvary (located at

the Missions/Donations cart by the gymnasium). If you have

questions about this program or about Lions Clubs International,

please contact Paul Fleming (701-361-4186).

Did you know? Hearing assistance devices are available at the back of the sanctuary. Please visit with the ushers for information.