what is your role in short-term missions?
congregational care
We all have a role. There are seasons of our lives when each role seems pertinent to who we are and how God is leading us; such as an Evangelist, a Go-er, a Send-er and a Pray-er.
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Evangelist – Pay attention to the Calvary Equip classes and learn how to talk about Christ. Learn how to share your faith in a way that is natural to who you are. Be prepared to go around the world as God leads you. Go-er – Watch the Sunday Bulletin for more updates on the information meetings we will be having regarding upcoming short-term mission trips. If you want to attend a meeting just show up and bring a friend. Send-er – These short-term teams and student mission trips need funding, if you can’t go and feel like still being a member of the team your best bet is to contribute to the missions trips. Pray-er – Our missions trips need your prayer. Let the team members know you want to pray for their trip and you will receive their prayer calendar. Sign up for updates on their blog posts as they are on the field (if internet is available to them). Follow along with their travels at calvarygr.org/stmblog and pray accordingly. Would you like to receive emails regarding specific trips to your region of interest? Fill out the form below, then come by the Connection Point today to turn in your bulletin. We would love to meet you and offer you a small gift. May the grace, mercy and peace of God our Father follow you throughout your short-term missions journey.
January 27, 2019 Velma Applegate at the homegoing of her husband, Merlin, on January 20.
Mercy Health St. Mary’s: Betty Walker Butterworth: Bill Bok If you have been hospitalized, or anticipate hospitalization, and would like to be added to the prayer list, call the church office at 956-9377. BEREAVED We extend our Christian sympathy to Sharon and Mike Harig at the homegoing of Sharon’s father, Robert Land, on January 13; to Dave & Carla Douglas and Brandon, Austen and Ashley Douglas at the homegoing of their mother and grandmother, Isa Douglas, on January 16; to Martin and Christine Flack at the homegoing of Martin’s mother, Shirley, on January 19; and also to
THANK YOU Thank you to our Calvary family for the prayers and support during and following the passing of our mother Laurel. In particular to Pastor Bruce for visiting mom and officiating and presenting the gospel message during her celebration of life.
We wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Your help and support each week means so much to so many families. Our school is very grateful for your generosity through Hand2Hand. North Oakview Elementary
2018 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS 2018 contribution statements were emailed this week to anyone who has an email on file with the church. If we do not have your email, a hard copy has been mailed and you should receive it soon. You can also access this information at mycalvarygr.org. It is found on the giving page under “My Contributions” – just click on create Contributions Statement PDF. If you have any questions, please contact the Finance Office at 956-9377.
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FOR THE RECORD • FISCAL YEAR 2018-19
Last Name
Projected Offerings
Email Last Week
Specific region of Interest:
Africa
Asia
Europe
America
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Note (anything specific or details you would like Missions to know):
Jill and Tim Ronan, Sandy and Scott Goward
Fiscal YTD
Sept. 1 Jan. 20
Jerusalem Project
$
130,401
$ 3,561,375
Actual Offerings
$
Surplus/ (Deficit)
111,809 ($ 18,592)
$ 3,329,981 ($ 231,394)
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174,167
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God Rescues the Hypocrite Isaiah 29 Jim Samra Senior Pastor
TODAY at calvary church PRAYER Pre-Service Prayer | 8:30-8:50am | Room 255: Pray for our worship services with the morning’s teaching pastor. Boiler Room | 8:50-11:50am: Visit room 222 behind the Sanctuary to pray over every aspect of the worship service as the Holy Spirit leads, including staff-initiated requests.
BEYOND SUNDAY MORNING We send out a reflection email each Tuesday morning to help you engage with today’s message and apply it to your life all week long. Sign up at mycalvarygr.org (your email subscriptions are found under Subscriptions). Isaiah Reading Plan For the Coming Week: Isaiah 30 & Psalm 20.
LISTENING TO TODAY’S MESSAGE Language Interpretation: During the 9:00 service, the sermon is interpreted into Mandarin and Farsi. At 10:45, the worship service is interpreted into both Korean and Arabic. Pick up a receiver at the Welcome Center (across from the main Sanctuary entrance). Hearing Assistance: If you need hearing assistance, listening devices are available at the Welcome Center in the Crosswalk.
NEXT STEPS - GET CONNECTED
coming events & announcements Pray With the Elders February 5 | 6:15-7:15pm | Room 211 The elders meet for prayer on the first Tuesday of the month. If you would like the elders to pray for you, please stop by. You are welcome to come unannounced, but if possible it would be helpful if you could contact Cindy (
[email protected]) at ext. 5997 in advance so she can put you on the schedule. GriefShare Begins February 5 | 6:30-8:30pm Room 251 A 13-week support group for those grieving the loss of someone close. To register or receive more information, contact Leslie Iverson (liverson@ calvarygr.org) at ext. 3623. Valentine Luncheon for the Widowed February 10 | 12:30-2:00pm Gathering Place | Free Valentine’s Day can be a difficult time of year for those who are single or have lost their spouse. However,
Are you looking for a way to invest in others at Calvary? Consider serving as your next right step. Opportunities include: serving as a mentor to students, assisting in the care and maintenance of Calvary’s facility and much more. Visit the Connection Point (across from the main Sanctuary entrance) following the service or see mycalvarygr.org to take your next right step at Calvary.
e m o c l e w WE ARE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!
this is a great time of year when we can extend the love we have in Christ to others! The afternoon will include lunch, music, time to converse with Calvary young adults & a short word of encouragement. Register at mycalvarygr.org. Isaiah Bible Study - Volume 2 Available Many in the church are beginning Volume 2 of Calvary’s Bible Study, Revealed: Seeing the LORD through the Imagery of Isaiah. Copies of both books are available for a donation ($10 each) in the Library. Join us as a part of your personal study or even as a small group! Calvary Staff Open Position Calvary currently has an opening for full-time Assistant Director of Financial Services. Those with education and experience in accounting are encouraged to submit resumes to Chris DeHaan (
[email protected]).
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Explore Calvary is a five-session class for learning what it means to worship, fellowship, equip & serve here at Calvary Church. We are meeting today, come join us at 10:45 in room 211.
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Calvary Equip: Disciple Makers - A Training in Making Disciples who Multiply Sundays, Beginning TONIGHT | 6:00-7:30pm | Room 252 In this eight-week training, you will be equipped with simple, reproducible discipleship tools that have been field-tested and proven in making disciples who make disciples around the world. Be equipped to “turn the world upside down” for the Kingdom, beginning in Grand Rapids and stretching to “the ends of the earth”! Facilitated by Jon Shepherd. Register at mycalvarygr.org. Questions? Contact Karen (
[email protected]) at ext. 5173.
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High School Winter Retreat February 1-3 | Cost: $100 Come and “chill” with us at this year’s Winter Retreat as we return to Gull Lake Ministries for a refreshing weekend full of fun, games, deepening community, and opportunities to be encouraged in our faith together. Scholarships are available. Register at mycalvarygr.org. Questions? Contact Samantha (
[email protected]) at ext. 5161.
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Older Adults: OASIS Fitness Fridays Friday | 1:00-3:00pm | Meet at Entrance D If you’re young at heart and looking to stay fit with friends, join us! From 1:00-2:00pm, you can walk the church or play pickleball. And from 2:00-3:00pm, you can walk the church, play pickleball, or participate in Zumba for Seniors, working on flexibility and cardio. Questions? Contact Courtney (
[email protected]).
Prayer Room Sunday Mornings Located in the East End to your right as you exit the Sanctuary
PICK A GROUP & PRAY What would it look like to increase the heavenly volume of Calvary’s prayers even more? What impact could our prayers have if every single one of us got involved? Visit calvarygr.org/prayer to review your opportunities, sign up for more information at mycalvarygr.org.
Intercessors are available to pray one on one with individuals after or during Sunday morning services in the Prayer Room. Stop by today if you are in need of prayer.
CONNECTING BEYOND THE BULLETIN We produce a quarterly Calvary Life magazine with ministry updates, and faith-enriching articles. Pick one up at the back of the Sanctuary. We also share regularly on Facebook (CalvaryChurchGR) and Instagram (calvarygr) and would love to connect with you there. Find an archive of sermons, our events calendar, a staff email directory and more at calvarygr.org.
