grace BEYOND
Congregational Care
building project
update
building a people of obedience Construction Alert – Library The Library is now closed to prepare for construction. All items must be returned to the library drop box by February 7. Prayer Garden – Jerusalem Stone As you can see in the construction update video showing between services, one special element included in the new prayer garden is Jerusalem stone. Jerusalem stone is the limestone (usually white) that is found in Israel and used throughout the country’s history when constructing buildings. The temple that Solomon built (I Kings 7) and then the temple that Nehemiah rebuilt (Ezra 5) used this type of stone. By law, any building in Jerusalem today has to be constructed out of Jerusalem stone. The prayer garden committee choose to use this stone as a connection to coming to a place to worship and pray.
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Hospitalized If you have been hospitalized, or anticipate hospitalization, and would like a visit from a Calvary pastor, please call the church office. DeVos Children’s: Phinehas David Sherrill and Linley Phillips Mercy Health St. Mary’s: Fatmata Fofana Prayer Chain: If you need prayer, contact Don & Cindy Marrell (cmarrell@ calvarygr.org) at 450-9622. Thank You Our family would like to express deep appreciation to Calvary Church and those we have grown to love here. Thank you for the kind words and expressions of love through cards and flowers after the passing of our mom, Lois Poppen. We will never forget the compassion shown after she had received her cancer diagnosis. The genuine and moving prayers prayed over us by the elders and Pastor Jim touched all of us deeply and we will be forever grateful! Jeff, Deb, Jared & Brittany Poppen
Salvation Candle The candle on the platform is lit to celebrate those who have recently come to faith. Join us in celebrating God’s work among His people. Contact Jim Stortz (jstortz@calvarygr. org) if you know someone who has come to faith.
Last Week Fiscal YTD
Sept. 1-Jan. 17
$
133,374
Note: Closing Back Drive Due to increasing safety concerns, we have closed the back Leffingwell drive except for Sundays and Wednesday nights. Midweek traffic will be able to use the Bradford street entrance.
$ 3,468,421
Actual Offerings
Surplus/ (Deficit)
135,820
$ 2,446
$ 3,473,735
$ 5,314
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8:10, 9:40 & 11:15am
Evangelism & Discipleship Please contact Jim (
[email protected]) to join a team praying over God’s work here at Calvary and in our city in the areas of evangelism and discipleship.
For the record Projected Offerings
January 24, 2016
Open Door Project: $ 266,238
For further explanation regarding the finances of Calvary Church, visit calvarygr.org/about. Alternatively, this information is available in the Finance Office.
Calvary Church
707 East Beltline Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1600 Grand Rapids, MI 49501 Ph: (616) 956-9377 Fax: (616) 956-9723 calvarygr.org
Today’s Message Jim Samra, Senior Pastor
Casting Lots Joshua 18
Welcome to Calvary Church! If you are visiting today, we are glad you are here. For information about our many communities, programs and events for all ages, pick up a copy of the monthly Calvary Life, visit us online at calvarygr.org, or stop by the Connection Point in room 215 (beside the Chapel). We would love to meet you! If you need hearing assistance, listening and closed captioning devices are available at the Information Center.
Weekly Focus: Refugee Outreach God’s word is full of instructions to care for foreigners and strangers. One of the most striking passages, Leviticus 25:35, states, “If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and are unable to support themselves among you, help them as you would a foreigner and stranger.” As we have considered the plight of refugees, migrants and displaced people throughout the world, God has been calling Calvary Church to an active role in caring for these vulnerable “strangers.” We’ve realized that this includes both welcoming newcomers into our own community, and helping those who are in desperate situations around the world. On Thursday, January 28, the first refugee crisis short-term mission team from Calvary will leave for the Greek islands where many Middle Eastern refugees are arriving. Working together with the Greek evangelical church and with Greater Europe Mission, they will spend a week demonstrating the love of Jesus as He leads them in a refugee camp. Please pray for this team of eight, that God would lead them to the work he has prepared for them, that he would protect them spiritually and physically throughout the trip, and that their presence would encourage believers and draw in those who need to know Christ. To learn more of their prayer needs, visit calvarygr.org/ministries/missions-outreach/refugee-relief/. If you would like to support this team financially or contribute to ongoing refugee relief efforts through Calvary Church and our partners, both locally and globally, indicate “Refugee Relief” on your offering envelope, or online at mycalvary.org. Or try our new text-to-give feature by simply texting the amount you wish to give, followed by “Refugee Relief” to 616-294-0700 (for example, 75 Refugee Relief).
40 Days For Life 40 Days for Life is a prayer initiative to end abortion, between February 10 and March 20. If you are interested in participating, or would like more information, contact Yvonne Bodell (
[email protected]) at 550-4245.
Coming Events & Announcements Baptism Opportunity: March 27 Baptism is an outward expression of what God has done inwardly in a person’s life. If you would like to participate in our next baptism, contact Kristen White at ext. 5013. Please note: due to restrictions at Calvin, we will not be able to include baptisms in our services while we are meeting off-site. If the Lord is leading you to pursue baptism, Easter Sunday, March 27 will be your last opportunity this year. Leader Training Opportunity Feb. 6 | 8:00am-12:00pm | Rm 129 Has God been calling you to lead, but you just don’t feel prepared? Have you ever wondered how to host a small group? Are you already hosting a group, but want to take steps toward building a healthier community? Join us for a practical leadership training workshop to receive the tools you need to facilitate and lead a group in any setting. For more information contact Jakob (jjackson@ calvarygr.org) at ext. 5908. Sign up at mycalvarygr.org by February 4. Being One: God’s Design for Marriage February 18 | 7:00-8:30pm | Rm 129 Whether you are preparing for marriage or are already married, this seminar is essential for understanding God’s blueprint for marital union. Being One is open to anyone, but required for couples marrying at Calvary Church.
Special Needs: Movie Night Feb. 19 | 6:30-8:30pm | Rm 108 Join us for a fun time of fellowship and food with our Special Needs Community. Please note: No transportation is available and caregivers must attend with their residents. Questions? Contact Pam (
[email protected]) at ext. 5163. High School: Bowling, Eating, and Sleeping Extravaganza Feb. 19, 5:00pm - Feb. 20, 12:00pm Register at mycalvarygr.org | $35 This is your chance to spend the night at Calvary! Guys and girls will enjoy pizza, go bowling and have time together for games throughout the church. Then you will be separated into your own wings for “sleeping” (or more games)! All food provided. For more information contact Samantha (
[email protected]) at ext. 5161. Oasis Ol’ Fashioned Potluck February 21 | 12:30-2:00pm Fellowship Hall All senior adults are invited to join us for an ol’ fashioned fellowship and potluck. Bring a vegetable, dessert or salad to pass for at least two additional folks. We will provide the meat, drinks and tableware. No reservations necessary.
This Week at Calvary
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5th/6th Grade: P.A.C. Attack January 24 | 12:30-2:30pm Room 109 | $3 (Pay at the door) We will eat pizza, play games and watch a movie. Come make a new friend! Contact Samantha (
[email protected]) at ext. 5161 for more information.
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Upcoming Membership Classes Five-Week Class: Weds., beginning Jan. 27 | 6:30-7:50pm | Rm 121 One-Day Class: Sat., Jan. 30 | 9:00am-2:30pm | Rm 108 If you have considered becoming a member, now is the time! Contact Karen (
[email protected]) at ext. 5173 for more information. Register at mycalvarygr.org January 25.
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Women: Restored Mondays, January 25-March 14 Yellow House | $10 Women will journey through Neil Anderson’s, Restored and Beth Moore’s, Praying God’s Word, to discover the areas in their lives where healing and restoration are needed. Limited attendance. Contact Joanna (
[email protected]) at ext. 5621 to sign up.
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7th/8th Grade: Small Group Night Out Wednesday, January 27 | 6:30-8:00pm | Meeting Off-Site Students will gather with their small group for a night off campus to fellowship with one another! Contact Sara (
[email protected]) if you are unsure what your student’s small group has planned.
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Blessed2Bless Prayer Gathering January 28 | 9:30am | Room 152 Come connect with other women and support the work that God is doing as people throughout the church are reaching out to their families, neighbors, friends and co-workers. Clique coffee will be provided to warm the body as we warm the heart!
For a complete list of this week’s events, use the QR code to the left to visit calvarygr.org or pick up a Calvary Life magazine. Note: AA meetings take place at Calvary throughout the week. Contact the church office for times and locations.
This Sunday Night:
6:00pm | Chapel Role Models Philippians 4:9 Marco Salazar, Pastoral Resident
No Childcare Available
