WEEKLY FOCUS: 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
The Muslim worldview is one based on shame and honor,
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.
determining the behavior of both children and adults based on whether it brings honor or shame to their family or village. In contrast, much of our Western worldview is based on a sense of the individual’s guilt or innocence. These differences in culture and ideology make coming to America and trying to fit in sometimes very confusing for a Muslim immigrant. It can also be confusing to American believers in Jesus who are reaching out and befriending those from this type of cultural upbringing. The good news is Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross not only cancels the guilt of our sin but also removes shame for all those who put their faith in him. God promises in Romans 10:11 “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame” and Psalm 31:17 also gives us hope, “Let me not be put to shame, O LORD for I call upon You.”
Thank You From the Deacons The deacons would like to thank those who contributed to our Benevolent offering. We collected $14,942 to help those in our congregation and our community.
Blodgett: Jack Tuinstra Prayer Chain: If you need prayer, contact Don & Cindy Marrell (
[email protected]) at 450-9622. Bereaved We extend our Christian sympathy to Eunice Lanting at the homegoing of her husband, Harry Lanting, on May 25; to Scott & Lisa Barry at the homegoing of Scott’s mother, Elayne Barry, on May 27.
As we continue to pray for the Muslim world during this period of Ramadan, let us remember that God extends His forgiveness, grace and mercy to all who call on the name of Jesus. There is still a limited supply of the 30 Days prayer guides available at the Information Desk across from the Chapel for both adults and children. Be sure to stop to pick one up to learn more about Muslims, and specific ways to pray for them. Missionary Prayer Guides are available at the Information Centers to guide you as you pray for our global and community workers throughout the month of June. A summary of prayer requests is also available on Calvary’s website at http:// calvarygr.org/ministries/missions-outreach/current-missions-prayerrequests.
FOR THE RECORD Projected
Actual
Surplus/
Offerings
Offerings
(Deficit)
Last Week
$
127,784
Fiscal YTD Sept. 1– May 28
$
5,753,486
Open Door Project
$
124,948
$ 5,714,968
$116,305
($
2,836)
($ 38,518)
June 4, 2017 9:00am & 10:45am
God the Redeemer
Ruth Jim Samra Senior Pastor
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 quarterly Calvary Life magazine, visit us online at calvarygr.org, or stop by the Connection Point in room 215 (located in the East End beside the Chapel). We would love to meet you! If you need hearing assistance, listening devices are available at the Welcome Center in the Crosswalk.
COMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Calvary Kids: Pizza on the Playground June 14 | 6:00-8:00pm Millennium Park Enjoy pizza on the playground and play games with other Calvary Kids families. We will provide the pizza and drinks. Families with the last name beginning with A-L bring a side dish and MZ bring a dessert to share. Register at calvarygr.org/events by June 11. 7th/8th: Day Away at the Dunes June 15 | 9:00am-3:00pm Meet/Pick Up: Entrance D Experience the Silver Lake Sand Dunes like never before with Mac Wood’s Dune Buggy rides! Register at calvarygr.org/events by June 13. After that date, we will not be able to accept registrations.
OASIS Men’s Golf League Tuesdays | 8:45am | $30 Boulder Creek Golf Club Come join a group of Calvary Church seniors every Tuesday morning for some good Christian fellowship and exercise. The draw is at 8:45am and the first tee time is at 9:00am. The cost is $30 for 18 holes of golf with a cart. Questions? Contact Ken Kits at (616) 920-7045. Women’s Golf Tuesdays | 9:15am This informal group of golfers meets Tuesdays at Maple Hill Golf - 5555 Ivanrest Ave SW. The cost is $14.75 to ride 9 holes; $13.50 to walk. Email
[email protected] with questions.
Young Adults (18-34): Whiffle Ball & Waffle Cones June 20 | 6:30-9:00pm Grand Rapids Township Park
THIS WEEK AT CALVARY
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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 coworkers. Judi Lipinski will share how she took NBS2GO to her summer home in Traverse City and how God used it in the lives of her condo neighbors. You do not need to be leading a neighborhood study to take part.
Whiffle ball and waffle cones...a match made in heaven. We will play ball and then have ice cream! Register at calvarygr.org/events. OASIS (Older Adults): Mid-Summer Bible Study Begins June 21 | 10:00am Room 108
Blessed2Bless Prayer Gathering June 5 | 10:00am | Room 152
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Join us for our mid-summer Bible Study with Pastor Bruce. We will look at "Naomi, Elijah and Eleanor Rigby" for a biblical view of loneliness.
Pray With the Elders June 6 | 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 Marrell (
[email protected]) in advance, so she can put you on the schedule.
Guyana Short-Term Team From July 19-30 a team from Calvary will be on the ground in Guyana, working with our missionaries, Andy & Kathleen Girwarnauth. This team will participate in seven nights of open air, crusade-style meetings sharing the Gospel with the local people. Pray for this team as they plan for and present all the different aspects of these meetings—worship, drama and testimonies. Pray also that the Spirit will move in people’s hearts to accept the love and forgiveness of Jesus. The Guyana 2017 team is accepting donations at bit.ly/stmgiving. Thank you for praying and supporting them.
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5th/6th: Whitecaps Game June 8 | 6:15-10:00pm | Entrance D | $10 Register at calvarygr.org/events Experience together the all-American pastime, baseball!
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Young Adults: Summer Bible Study June 8-August 17 | 7:00pm | Room 208 | $5 Young Adults (ages 18-34), join us as we explore the Psalms together this summer. We will gather weekly for teaching and each participant will receive a ten-week Field Guide to the Psalms for their daily Scripture study. Register and pay in advance at calvarygr.org/events.
For a complete list of this week’s events visit calvarygr.org/events. Note: AA meetings are not taking place at Calvary during Grace Beyond. Contact the church office for times and locations.
