WEEKLY FOCUS: CityFest
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Weekly Focus: CityFest West Michigan
Recently Hospitalized Prayer List If you have been hospitalized, or anticipate hospitalization, and would like to be added to the prayer list, please call the church office. Blodgett: Bonnie Swart, Ruthie Krause Butterworth: Jennifer Ryan, Laura Terry, Connie Langerak Metro: Susan Deters St. Mary’s: John Paddinge
As members of the body of Christ in Grand Rapids, we have an opportunity that comes once in a generation, possibly once in a lifetime! CityFest with Luis & Andrew Palau is mobilizing and unifying the churches in West Michigan in order to boldly proclaim the Gospel together. Already, there have been many ways God is working through the year-long preparations of this region-wide evangelistic campaign.
A Pastor’s Conference at Calvary brought 500 West Michigan pastors together.
Many of you attended RE:NEW where you prayed for personal and citywide revival as we step out boldly with the gospel.
About 200 of you from Calvary went through evangelism training with Mark Mittleberg.
A committee formed to work with Partners in Housing in order to serve our city.
Last month, youth gathered for the Movement and over a hundred came to know the saving grace of Jesus! You may have thought all that was enough. But there is so much more….
As we continue to move towards the Festival in downtown Grand Rapids, September 8-9, pray about the many ways you can be preparing friends and family to hear the Gospel.
Make a list of five friends or family who don’t know Jesus and commit to pray for them this summer.
Join Grand Rapids area churches for a CityFest West Michigan Prayer Gathering at Calvary on August 9, 7:00-8:30pm.
Invite women, and even host a table, for the Women’s Outreach Luncheon on September 5 at DeVos Place.
Invite co-workers for the Business & Civic Luncheon on September 6 at DeVos, another opportunity to play a vital role in leading your friends and business colleagues to Jesus Christ.
Connection Point today! Also, stay tuned as opportunities are explained
each week in the bulletin as we lead up to the Festival.
Thank You Thank you for the lovely flowers given for the funeral of Lester Sprague. It was very thoughtful of you. Vernice Sprague & Family
Prayer Chain: If you need prayer, contact Cindy Marrell (
[email protected]) at 450-9622. Bereaved We extend our Christian sympathy to Marilyn McCoin at the homegoing of her sister, Darlene Boogaard, on June 17; to Julie Brubaker at the homegoing of her step-father, Kenneth Paul, on June 17, to
FOR THE RECORD
The final event is an outdoor, family-oriented festival in September, 8-9 that will celebrate this amazing effort and share the message of Jesus with thousands through the ministry of evangelists Luis & Andrew Palau. For more information, visit www.cityfestwestmichigan.org or stop by the
Roberta Boomgaard at the homegoing of her husband, Chuck Boomgaard on June 21.
Last Week Fiscal YTD Sept. 1– June 17 Jerusalem Project
$
Projected
Actual
Surplus/
Offerings
Offerings
(Deficit)
138,095
$ 6,361,897
$
118,590
$ 6,242,410
$219,591
$
(19,505)
$ (119,487)
June 24, 2018 9:00am & 10:45am
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COMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS If you are visiting today, we are glad you are here. For information about our many groups, programs and events for all ages, pick up a copy of the quarterly Calvary Life magazine, visit us online at calvarygr.org, or stop by the Connection Point (located in the Gathering Place across from the main Sanctuary entrance). We would love to meet you! If you need hearing assistance, listening devices are available at the Welcome Center in the Crosswalk.
THIS MORNING Prayer for Worship Services Sundays | 8:30-8:50am | Room 255 Come pray with the morning’s teaching pastor and other participants specifically that God would bless our morning services. Boiler Room Prayer 8:50-11:50am | Room 222 Pray over every aspect of the service as the Holy Spirit leads, assisted by a request sheet composed by staff. Language Translation Details During the 9:00 service, the songs and sermon are interpreted into Farsi. At 10:45, the worship service is interpreted into both Korean and Arabic. Anyone needing interpretation can pick up a receiver at the Welcome Center.
SERVING OPPORTUNITY Serving alongside others at Calvary is a way to put into action what we learn through the Sunday worship service and engage in the work God has called us to as His church. REFUGEE MINISTRY: We are in need of volunteers willing to assist us in coming alongside refugee families in our community. This can take on many characteristics of sharing Jesus’ love. In addition, we have an urgent need for rental housing (3-4 bedrooms) for two of our families. If you have an interest or ability to help us minister to these families, contact Courtney Hoekwater (
[email protected]).
OASIS Monthly Luncheon July 2 | 10:00am Gathering Place Join us for our OASIS (Adults Born Before 1954) monthly luncheon . Punch Bowl begins at 10:00am, with a speaker presenting at 11:00am and then lunch served at 12:00pm. This month's speaker is Shawn Fleet speaking on diabetes prevention and kidney disease. The cost for lunch is $8 and you must make reservations one week in advance by calling Howard & Arlene Timmer (
[email protected]) at 365-0728. OASIS Bike & Breakfast July 5 | 8:00am Join us at Paul Henry Trail at 8:00am for breakfast and a bike ride. Meeting spot to be determined. Questions? Contact Pastor Bruce (
[email protected]). Middle School 78: House Party July 9 | 6:30-8:30pm 6511 Egypt Valley NE Summer isn’t complete without a cookout, s’mores, hammocks, swimming and friends! Bring your favorite lawn games, a swimsuit, and a towel. We’ll take care of the rest! Register at mycalvarygr.org.
Calvary Kids: Picnic on the Playground July 11 | 6:00-8:30pm Cascade Township Park Join Calvary Kids families for a picnic dinner on the playground as we continue to enjoy summer together! Bring your own picnic for your family to enjoy. We will provide drinks. Register at mycalvarygr.org by July 10. Calvary Women: Summer Prayer Shawl July 12 | 10:00am-12:00pm If you enjoy knitting or crocheting, we encourage you to join us in room 215. High School: Cedar Point Trip August 6-7 | $75 Register at mycalvarygr.org Spend the day with us as we travel by charter bus to Cedar Point, the roller coaster capital of the world! Incoming ninth graders welcome! Cost includes park admission, bus fare, breakfast, drink wristband, and snacks on the bus ride.
THIS WEEK AT CALVARY
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Middle School 78: MVP Pool Day June 27 | 1:00-4:00pm | 115 Crahen NE | $10 Grab your swimsuit, sunscreen and a towel and join us for a day at the pool! This event is for students who recently completed seventh or eighth grade. Summer is a great time to join in, all are welcome! Register at mycalvarygr.org.
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Middle School 56: Fun in the Sun June 29 | 1:00-4:00pm | $3 Meet & Pick Up At: 7105 Verde Vista Dr NE Come join us for boating, tubing, swimming and more! Bring your bathing suit, a towel, and sunscreen. Snacks provided. Register at mycalvarygr.org and pay at the door. This event is for students who recently completed fifth or sixth grade. All are welcome whether you regularly attend Middle School Ministry or not, we’d love to meet you!
Sunday Night Service 6:00pm | Gathering Place Sunday night services at Calvary Church are an opportunity to worship God in a unique, discussion-oriented setting. Join us! Questions? Contact Adam Anderson (
[email protected]). Missions Trips Please keep our many mission trips that are on the field in your prayers this week. They would appreciate prayer for safe travels to and from the areas they are serving, for God to soften the hearts of the people they are ministering to, and for their faith and relationship with God to grow from these opportunities.
