weekly focus: tanzania team update
congregational care
As a church, we partner with the Mwanza Bible Institute in Tanzania. The Bible Institute has three levels of learners, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 with the final goal of pastoring their own flock once graduated. When visiting Tanzania, we also spend time with the local ladies and wives of the students engaging them in a short Bible Study and teaching sewing. Our Short-Term Missions Team who went to Tanzania from January 17-29 has had time to process their trip and today would like to share a short synopsis about their trip.
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The Team For our team of seven, the missions experience was truly a demonstration of God’s sovereign power to orchestrate blessing after blessing for the Mwanza Bible Institute and for us. He welded our team together as a single unit with a single purpose The Mwanza Bible Institute When students were asked to speak on what they had gleaned through the teaching, many lengthy comments evidenced their thoughtfulness and attention to the instruction. One third year student put Eric Cerling’s theology for doxology, Steve Rowan’s Inductive Bible study, Isaac Mangione’s confession of faith and Don Marrell’s devotion in chapel all together in one rhythmic statement. Ministering to Women The women’s conference ended with an immense blessing as well through impromptu singing of lovely and lively praise songs in Swahili. I can still hear the way they switched leaders and all answered back in a harmony unscripted and beautiful. Thank You Calvary We thank you for your prayers and support as we served these gracious people. It could not have happened without your involvement.
PRAYER CHAIN: If you need prayer, contact Don & Cindy Marrell (
[email protected]) at 450-9622. BEREAVED We extend our Christian sympathy to Roxie Dryfhout, Jennifer Dryfhout, and Rick and Jerrilynn Anderson at the homegoing of their husband and father, Cornelius “Neil” Dryfhout, on February 25. THANK YOU We are thankful for the body of Christ at Calvary. Your prayers, meals, flowers and encouraging words during Dick’s illness and passing were tangible gifts of God’s love to our family. We would like to especially thank the Calvary staff that helped with Dick’s funeral. Their servant
hearts meant so much as we navigated his unexpected death. Pam Formsma, Todd and Alisa Wilde and the Formsma Family LAW ENFORCEMENT & SECURITY Calvary is seeking attendees who have law enforcement experience and would be interested in assisting with security. Contact Don Tuuri (
[email protected]). PRAYER FOR WORSHIP SERVICES SUNDAYS | 8:30-8:50am | RM 255 Come pray with pastor and other participants specifically that God would bless our morning services. All are encouraged to join. PARTNER WITH HAND2HAND As part of an effort to show tangible love to our community Calvary is partnering with Hand2Hand, an organization that prays for and provides hungry children with food over the weekends. Join us in collecting donations for hungry children in our community. Items needed are displayed on banners in the West End.
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March 4, 2018 9:00am & 10:45am
In His Care Isaiah 40:28-31 Dr. Crawford Loritts
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.
today at calvary This Morning’s Guest - Dr. Crawford Loritts Crawford was ordained to the ministry in March 1972. He and his wife, Karen, married on May 22, 1971. They have 4 children. Bryan, Heather, Bryndan and Holly, and have 11 grandchildren. He and his wife Karen are featured speakers at Family Life marriage conferences. They are co-authors of Developing Character in Your Child. Crawford has written 8 books including newly released, Unshaken. Crawford has traveled throughout the US, Caribbean, Asia, Canada, South America, Africa and parts of Europe preaching in churches, evangelistic outreaches, conferences, in colleges and seminaries. Crawford is the host of two national radio programs, the weekend program Living a Legacy, and the daily program Legacy Moments. Presently, Crawford serves as Senior Pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, GA.
pray Short-Term Missions: Houston Team Through March 11, we have a short-term mission trip sharing the gospel in Southwest Houston. Please pray that God will use this trip to strengthen the faith of the team, to plant seeds of faith in this community and to grow God’s kingdom. Follow along with their trip at calvarygr.org/stmblog.
coming events & announcements Wednesday Night Dinner 4:30-6:30pm | Gathering Place $5 / person ($20 max per family) Choose from three different food stations to select from: • Soup and Salad Bar • Rotating Entrée Buffet • Artisan Oven Delights featuring a variety of Pizzas & Grinders This week’s main entrée is roasted turkey. Calvary Equip: Parenting Teens with Love & Logic March 11 - May 20 6:00-7:30pm | Room 251 Parenting Teens with Love and Logic empowers parents with the skills necessary to set limits, teach important skills, and encourage decision-making in their teenagers without going crazy or damaging the relationship. Janis Azkoul will facilitate the discussion to help better equip you to meet the challenge of parenting teens to guide them toward productive, happy, and responsible adulthood. Register at mycalvarygr.org. Please be prepared to discuss Chapter 1 of the book Parenting Teens with Love and Logic by Foster Cline and Jim Faye at the first class. Blessed2Bless Prayer Gathering March 12 | 10:00-11:30am | Rm 215 Women, gather for inspiration and prayer as we take steps of faith into our neighborhoods, work places, families and friend groups.
Grandparenting Prayer Group March 14 | 11:15am-12:15pm Join with us in room 207 to spend time encouraging one another and praying for our grandchildren. March Madness March 15 & 16 | Gathering Place Watch as much or as little as you can handle of the first round action of 2018 March Madness in a fun, family-friendly environment! Watch the games broadcast on multiple screens ‑ from tip-off to the final buzzer! There will be delicious lunches and dinners both days. A $5 donation per meal is requested but not required.
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• Grand Rapids | Room 110 Trip Dates: June 21-23 • Mozambique | Room 109 Trip Dates: June 11-23
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Palm Sunday Musical March 25 | 6:00pm | Sanctuary Join the choir and orchestra as they present their Palm Sunday Musical, This is God. Easter Sunday Services April 1 | 7:15, 9:00 & 10:45am A celebration of Christ’s victory over sin, fear and death and of the peace and new life we can find in Him. Nursery will be provided for birth through 35 months (at 9:00 & 10:45). No children’s or adult classes will meet on Easter. We encourage you to attend the sunrise service, if you are able. College Ministry - On Spring Break Please note that there is no College Lunch today or College Life on Thursday due to Spring Break.
Short-Term Mission Trip Meetings TODAY | 12:15pm If you have a heart for people who are struggling in our area, come to the meeting for our Grand Rapids mission trip. You will have a chance to learn about organizations in our area that are helping individuals in need, as well as gain an understanding of the best practices for coming alongside the marginalized in our community. If you are interested in growing in boldness to share the gospel with both the young and old, come to our Mozambique informational meeting. In preparation for the trip, you will be taught how to share the Bible through storytelling.
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Explore Calvary TODAY & March 11 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Gathering Place Explore Calvary is a three-session class that provides an opportunity to gather in an informal setting to meet staff and learn more about Calvary. Our final meeting is on Wednesday evening, March 14, where you will tour the church and enjoy Wednesday Fellowship Dinner together. Didn’t register in advance? Just show up! Pray With the Elders March 6 | 6:15-7:15PM The elders meet for prayer with the congregation on the first Tuesday of the month in room 211. If you would like the elders to pray for you, please stop by. You are welcome to come unannounced, but it is helpful to schedule in advance. Contact Cindy Marrell (
[email protected]). High School: Craig’s Cruisers March 9 | 6:00-8:00pm | 5730 Clyde Park SW | $10 High Schoolers, come join us for a pizza buffet, laser tag, go-karts, and more! Register at mycalvarygr.org.
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!
