Come to the Connection Point after the service to learn more about Calvary’s opportunities for Christmas giving. There are ways for all ages to get involved through shopping, volunteering, and praying for several local ministries.
jerusalem project - church strengthening The Jerusalem Project Steering Committee, formed in early 2018, is tasked with helping Calvary Church be more intentional and systematic in planting new churches, strengthening existing churches, and training residents for ministry. Today in our service we are highlighting the church strengthening piece of this project. Calvary has a rich history of coming alongside churches to help encourage them in many different situations. We have provided mentoring to new pastors, we have filled the pulpit when area churches were without pastors for a season, we have mentored several churches starting special needs ministries and provided our children’s ministry curriculum to smaller churches just getting started. We have also helped in financial ways: by giving love gifts to churches who are struggling financially or who have a leaky roof. Many of our short-term mission trips over the years have had an element of church strengthening as well, providing encouragement to nationals serving their congregations. Our hope is that you would prayerfully consider how God might want you to be involved in giving to the Jerusalem Project as we continue to serve, equip and build his church in West Michigan and around the world. Give online at mycalvarygr.org, text your $ amount and “JER” to 616-294-0700, or use the giving envelope next to your seat. Thank you.
pray for the persecuted church Millions of Christians around the world are persecuted for their faith daily. From Pakistan to Kazakhstan, Nigeria to North Korea, Christians routinely face discrimination, harassment, violence and even death for their faith in Jesus. Their suffering is unimaginable. Hebrews 13:3 commands Christians to pray for those suffering as if they themselves were suffering. Today is the Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. We ask you to join us to pray for our brothers and sisters around the world who are oppressed for following Christ. We also invite you to join us on Nov. 25 to pray for the persecuted church. Every Sunday (with the exception of December), a prayer group will meet in room 115 from 10:15-10:40am to pray for the persecuted church. To sign up, go to mycalvarygr.org – serving – prayer teams. May the global church be strengthened as we pray for our fellow believers.
congregational care RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED PRAYER LIST 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. Butterworth: Linda Hamlet BEREAVED We extend our Christian sympathy to Sharon and Steve VanWieren at the homegoing of Sharon’s father, Elmer Vos, on October 26; and also to Pam Atwood at the homegoing of her
November 4, 2018 mother, Everett Stevens, on Oct. 29.
9:00 & 10:45am
Freedom From Fear Isaiah 8 Jim Samra, Senior Pastor
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND A scholarship fund is available to help students attend retreats and ministry events who may not financially be able to at this time. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please note “Student Scholarships” on the memo line of your check. Or, you can text to give at 616.294.0700 and put in the amount you’d like to give followed with “events” (Example $50 events).
serving opportunities JOIN OUR CALVARY MOPS CHILDREN’S TEAM Mothers of Preschoolers meets first, third and fifth Thursdays of each month from 9:00-11:15am. Since we have about 100 children, we always have a need for substitutes as well as regular helpers. This is a wonderful ministry opportunity to moms and their children. Contact
[email protected]. CURRENT SUNDAY MORNING SERVING OPPORTUNITIES IN CALVARY KIDS • Elementary Small Group Leaders - 9:00am weeks 1,3,5 and 2,4 • Elementary Small Group Leaders - 10:45am weeks 2,4 • Elementary Large Group Worship, Drama and Media Team If you are interested in serving, email Liz Thelen (ckvolunteers@calvarygr. org). Even if you aren’t able to serve at this time, we’d love it if you would pass this need along to anyone in your circle of friends!
FOR THE RECORD • FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 Projected Offerings
Last Week Fiscal YTD
Sept. 1 Oct. 28
Jerusalem Project
$
147,254
$ 1,314,231
$
Actual Offerings
Surplus/ (Deficit)
160,219 $
12,965
$ 1,197,386 ($ 116,845)
$
15,063
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TODAY at calvary church 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.
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.
NEXT STEPS Are you looking for a way to invest in others at Calvary? Consider serving as your next right step. Opportunities including caring for kids, assisting with laundry, handyman tasks 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.
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 My Profile). Isaiah Reading Plan: For the Isaiah series, we are providing a reading plan to help the congregation prepare for the upcoming message each week. Reading For the Coming Week: Isaiah 11 & Romans 15:1-13.
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coming events & announcements Mental Illness Support Group November 8 | 6:30-8:00pm | Room 114 If you are caring for a loved one with mental illness, this support group is designed to give you encouragement, training and fellowship with others walking a similar journey. Contact
[email protected].
Extra Isaiah Studies Available This year our adult Bible Studies are going through “Revealed: Seeing the LORD Through the Imagery of Isaiah.” Extra copies are available for purchase in the library ($10), if you are interested in doing the study on your own.
High School: A Festive Conspiracy November 10 | 6:30-8:00pm Room 208 & Student Patio (Ent. D) Cost: $5 Join us at our A Festive Conspiracy outdoor event to enjoy hanging out with your friends on our Patio transformed into a UNITED Fall Festival. Do you also enjoy a good mystery? Are you itching for a puzzle to solve? Who knows?…you may just get that too. To figure that out… you must first join us at the party! Register at mycalvarygr.org by Nov. 8.
Men’s Breakfast November 17 | 8:00-10:00am Gathering Place | $5 Come fellowship, eat some breakfast, and listen to a story.
Widow’s Ministry: Thanksgiving Brunch Nov. 12 | 10:00-11:30am | Room 108 Gwen Kapcia of Starlight Ministries will help us prepare for the holidays and the grief that can come with this season. Questions? Contact Courtney (
[email protected]). Calvary Women: Loving Your Neighbor At Christmas & Beyond Nov. 13 | 11:30am-1:00pm | Rm 251 Debbie McGoldrick, the founder of NBS2go, will share simple ways to reach out to others during Christmas. You’ll receive tips on Christmas coffees, a birthday party for Jesus, and neighborhood studies. Lunch is $7, pay at the door on November 13, but please register at mycalvarygr.org so we can plan accordingly. Childcare for nursery and preschool is free.
Young Adult Thanksgiving Feast November 18 | 6:00-9:00pm Chapel | Bring a side dish to share. Come be encouraged and share your story. We’ll share a wonderful fall feast and dessert. Then, we’ll take some time to worship and listen to one another share some of the blessings we have experienced from God over the last year. Register at mycalvarygr.org by November 16. Thanksgiving Eve Service & Potluck November 21 | 6:00-7:30pm Gathering Place Celebrate Thanksgiving with your church family. Calvary will provide the main dish and dessert. We ask that you bring a side dish to serve 12. This is a great opportunity to share your favorite salad, casserole, or stuffing, with your church family. Even if you can’t cook, pick up a package of rolls at the store! During the potluck you have an opportunity to share in a time of thanksgiving to our Lord. In order to help us plan accordingly, please register in advance at mycalvarygr.org.
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Pray With the Elders November 6 | 6:15-7:15pm | Rm 211 If you would like the elders to pray for you, please stop by. It is helpful to contact Cindy Marrell (
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Surviving the Holidays November 6 | 6:30-8:30pm Facing the holidays after the death of a loved one is difficult. Join us for helpful tips, encouragement, and support. Contact Leslie at 9569377, ext. 3623.
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Calvary Equip: The Path of the Disciple Begins November 7 | 6:30-7:45pm Room 256 What is the meaning of discipleship? What does it look like to practically follow Jesus? This course will consider these questions and others and will focus on the foundational aspects of the Christian faith. Register at mycalvarygr.org.
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Celebrate CityFest November 8 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary It’s time to celebrate CityFest! You’re invited to join with us and rejoice over stories of lives changed through West Michigan. We’ll celebrate how God used this movement to make himself known in a powerful way throughout the region. We’re also excited to share with you how leaders and churches in the area will continue to move forward in prayer and service in this exciting new season of outreach and evangelism. This event will feature performances by Tauren Wells and a worship band of united church worship leaders from throughout the region. if you plan to attend, register at luispalauassociation.regfox.com/celebrate.
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Middle School 56: Movie Night November 9 | 6:00-8:15pm | Room 208 | Free All movie lovers invited! Come join your fellow 5 & 6th graders for a cozy movie night as the seasons turn. Snacks will be provided. Register at mycalvarygr.org.
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.
