last week of global worker cards
congregational care & updates
I can’t help but think about the first church and what the Global Worker Cards would look like for the disciples – our first missionaries. Imagine their faces and prayer requests. Would you support them as they radically spread the words of Christ and the Good News he came to share with all nations?
RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED PRAYER LIST
This is our last week of new cards. We are finished. But you don’t have to be disappointed because the Global Workers are still out in the field, still needing your prayers, still working to spread the Good News of a Risen Jesus Christ. You can continue to support them as you take out their cards and pray over them.
St. Marys: Mary Koetsier
Your faithfulness, both young and old in coming to pick up the Global Cards was a joy to experience. I would like to challenge you to remember to pick up the Missionary Prayer Letters each month. They will be located across from the Chapel in the plastic display racks. Our Global Workers are tirelessly spreading the Gospel both near and far as they take time to write to us, their supporting Church. If you prefer to read a brief summary of requests online, you can go to calvarygr.org/missionsprayer. You are the ones whom our Global Workers are writing to, you are their family here in Grand Rapids. “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” 2 Cor 13:14 If you are missing any of the Global Worker Cards from previous weeks, come to the Connection Point this Sunday or the Missions Department (Lower Level, Entrance H) any time and we will take care of you.
opportunities to serve Participate in a Sewing Project for Missions April 11, April 25, May 9 | 9:00am-2:00pm | Room 251 Would you like to participate in a sewing project for missions? We need help sewing and cutting. Visit the serving page on mycalvarygr.org to sign up. Or for more information, contact Scherlyn VanHaitsma at 443-8153 or Cindy Marrell at 956-9377, ext. 5997. Come and go as you can. If you can stay all day, bring a lunch! In addition, we are in need of cotton quilting weight fabrics and baby flannels. Cottons and flannel pieces should be at least 10 inches wide. No decorator fabrics, stretch, fleece or scraps. Place in bin at Entrance K.
Butterworth: David Bowman, Susan Denny, Regina Bilski 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 Mary & Ed Geskus at the homegoing of Mary’s mother, Lydia Tamminga, on March 22; to Dianne Bird and Yvonne & Jim Johnson at the homegoing of Dianne’s husband and Yvonne’s father, Bill Bird, on March 23; and also to Jim Holwerda at the homegoing of his wife, Sue, on March 23. HIGH SCHOOL: SENIOR PHOTOS We are accepting senior photos through April 15 to include in the summer issue of the Calvary Life. Email photos with the full name of the student and their high school to
[email protected].
CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS Calvary’s Facilities Team, responsible for the care and maintenance of the church building, is looking for parttime evening employees to clean and set rooms two to three nights a week. Submit resumes to Chris DeHaan (
[email protected]).
Last Week Fiscal YTD Sept. 1 Mar. 24
Jerusalem Project
$
152,606
$ 4,851,480
Surplus/ (Deficit)
119,577
($ 33,029)
$ 4,548,446
($ 303,034)
$
201,308
Tom Olsson Lead Pastor
SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHES NEEDED A good Spring Break project this week is going through your spring and summer clothing! Any gently used items that you and your kids may have outgrown can be donated to Calvary’s Clothes Closet (drop-off on far West End of building) to help other Calvary families.
Actual Offerings
$
9:00 & 10:45am
So Do Not Fear Isaiah 41
Calvary also has two openings for part-time Ministry Assistants, supporting the work in Calvary Kids & Calvary Care respectively. Those with strong administrative and organizational skills and experience are encouraged to submit resumes to Chris DeHaan (
[email protected]).
FOR THE RECORD • FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 Projected Offerings
March 31, 2019
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TODAY at calvary church TODAY’S SERVICE Family Service: Children preschool age and older are encouraged to attend the service with their families. If needed, room 124B is also open for a limited number of preschool age children. Communion: The ordinance of communion will be observed today. Gluten-free bread is available at the back of the Sanctuary, if needed.
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.
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. Isaiah Reading Plan For Week of April 1: Isaiah 42-43 & Luke 5:36-39.
NEXT STEPS - GET CONNECTED Whether you’re new to the church or just ready to try something new, visit the Connection Point (across from the main Sanctuary entrance just inside the Gathering Place) following the service to take your next right step at Calvary.
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coming events & announcements First Steps: Tour of Calvary April 7 | 10:45am | Connection Point Would you like to understand Calvary a bit more before committing to anything? Come to First Steps! We will provide you with some useful information on Calvary & then walk with you for a tour of the building. Blessed2Bless Prayer Gathering April 8 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Rm 110 Nancy VanderKolk will share what she has learned in the journey of beginning and then sustaining a Bible Study in her condominium community. Glean insights from her and join us in prayer for the amazing list of women and men who are stepping out in faith. The Crimson Gospel April 14 | 6:00pm | Sanctuary Experience God’s redemptive story of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus with the Calvary Church Choir and Orchestra. Seder Meal: April 18 6:00-8:30pm | Gathering Place | $15 For our Seder meal, we will be walking through Jesus’ time with His disciples in the Upper Room, gaining a better understanding of the Seder meal (Jewish Passover), allowing us to more appreciate the meaning of the Lord’s Supper. Registration is limited to 300 people and advanced registration is required. Questions? Contact Christie Thompson at ext. 5615. Register at mycalvarygr.org.
this week at calvary
Good Friday Service April 19 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary Join us for an evening of reflection that commemorates the night when Christ bore the ultimate burden for us and was crucified in order to give us peace with God.
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Men’s Basketball Mondays | 7:00-9:00pm | Gym (Entrance E) Come play basketball with others who love the game!
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Spring Break - Programming Notes Due to Spring Break, there is no Wednesday Night Dinner or Programming this week. We will resume on April 10.
Easter Sunday April 21 | 7:15, 9:00 & 10:45am Celebrate the peace and new life we can find in Jesus because of His victory over sin, fear and death. Nursery will be provided for birth through 35 months (at 9:00 & 10:45). No children’s or adult classes meet on Easter. Breakfast will be available in the Gathering Place from 7:30-9:30am.
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Language Cafè Thursdays | 6:30-8:00pm | Gathering Place (Entrance B) If English is your second language and you would like to practice your conversational English then come to the Language Cafe. All levels of fluency are welcome. Friendly people who are interested in talking with you will be at the cafe. Snacks and drinks provided. Questions? Contact Gary & Linda Rodenburg (
[email protected]).
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OASIS (Young at Heart): Fitness Fridays Meet at Entrance B & join us! From 1-2pm: Walk the church or play pickleball (Gym); from 2-3pm: Walk the church, pickleball (Gym), or Zumba for Seniors (Choir Room - flexibility and cardio).
Save The Date: Town Hall Meeting May 5 | 6:00pm | Gathering Place The Elders of Calvary Church invite you to a Town Hall meeting to discuss proposed changes to the church constitution. The constitutional updates cover a new deacon structure, women serving as deacons, strengthening our definition of marriage, and moving the church’s Annual Meeting back one month, as seen last fall. At the Town Hall meeting we will summarize the changes, provide copies of the updated constitution for your review and input. In addition, we will address any questions you have on these updates. Please contact
[email protected] with questions.
Sanctuary Prayer Covering Sundays | 8:30-8:50am | Room 255 Contact: Cindy Marrell (
[email protected]) Prayer walk through the Sanctuary.
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE NEXT GENERATION Do you remember your middle and high school years? Whether those memories bring angst or delight, these experiences can be a great foundation for coming alongside youth at Calvary. Calvary’s Middle School Ministry (5th-8th Grade) is seeking small group leaders for Fall 2019. There are also opportunities to begin connecting with students over the summer. Contact Sara Tindall (
[email protected]) at ext. 5190. If you are interested in building relationships with students in 9th-12th grade, contact Josh Karhan (
[email protected]) at ext. 5053. He would love to meet you and talk to you more about UNITED!
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.
