short-term mission teams are hitting the road TSA approved incidentals and locks; Bible, journal, passport and clothes, so much to pack, so much to prepare for as we have three teams gearing up to leave Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our first short-term team will have already left as you read this note. Please pray for the ladies as they work at the Women and Children’s Center and the refugee camp on the island of Lesvos, Greece. Pray for their eyes to be opened and their hearts to be touched with love for all the people whom God puts in their pathway, both the local Greeks and the refugee women and children. The Spring Tanzania Team will be the next to leave on May 15. This team would like your prayers for the teachings they will doing. All the cloth that Calvary has donated and helped sew will be packed-up in a huge suitcase to travel to Mwanza, Tanzania (pray all their luggage arrives safely). Keep their health and team spirit in your prayers as they have some busy days ahead of them. Chinhingane, Mozambique is our last team to leave in May; they leave within one day of the Tanzania Team on May 16. Lucky and Sonnet, our Calvary Supported Global Workers will be there as we partner with them presenting Bible stories using Simply the Story oral Bible teaching method. The kiddos and adults we are creating relationships with look forward to when our teams arrive just as much as our team is looking forward to serving them! Keep our team in your prayers as they prepare to leave and be the hands and feet of Jesus and to encourage the Mnisi’s. Pray for Christ’s amazing love to be spread around the world by our very own short-term mission teams. Follow along with their travels, as their internet service allows, at calvarygr.org/stmblog. Thank you for your prayer and financial support!
Participate in a Sewing Project for Missions 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! Sunday Morning Cafe Servers Needed Assist with the serving of coffee, beverages and treats. Servers are responsible for setting, replenishing and cleaning up the Cafe and kitchen. Sign up at mycalvarygr.org, using the serving tab.
congregational care RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED PRAYER LIST
April 28, 2019 April 22; and also to Brad and Leslie Visser, Kellie and Nate Austin, and Kim Vandenberg at the homegoing of their mother, Anne VanDommelen, on April 23.
Blodgett: Regina Bilski, Judy Yonkers Butterworth: Susan Denny Mary Free Bed: Dave Bowman 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 Eleanor Doorn at the homegoing of her close friend, Walter Addington, on March 10; to Donna Abson at the homegoing of her brother, Robert Mason, on April 14; to Marcia Dykhouse & Cheryl and Tony Tomaro at the homegoing of Marcia & Cheryl’s mother, Marie Moelker, on April 20; to Joe and Carole DeGennaro at the homegoing of Joe’s mother, Janet DeGennaro, also on April 20; to Ed and Gayle Wiers at the homegoing of Ed’s brother, Gary Wiers, on April 21; to Rod and Pat Jones at the homegoign of Rod’s father, James Jones, on
Thank you for the many cards, visits and prayers on my behalf during this cancer journey. We are blessed to be a part of Calvary’s family. Debbie Stoutjesdyk Thank you to our Calvary Church family for the beautiful flowers, cards, prayers and expressions of comfort at the homegoing of our mom and grandmother, Jean Williams. We are so thankful for the Body of Christ. Steve & Bonnie Lasater and family
FOR THE RECORD • FISCAL YEAR 2018-19
Last Week Fiscal YTD
Sept. 1 Apr. 21
Jerusalem Project
$
154,328
$ 5,467,070
Actual Offerings
$
184,219
$ 5,181,850
$
221,042
Jim Samra Senior Pastor
THANK YOU We wish to express our gratitude for the cards, prayers, visits, and the beautiful floral arrangement sent to us after the sudden homegoing of Jerry’s father, Boyden Wittingen. It is truly a blessing to be part of God’s church in this place. Jerry and Kathy Wittingen
Mercy Health St. Mary’s: Rosalie Kleis
Projected Offerings
9:00 & 10:45am
I Am Yours and You Are Mine Isaiah 43
Surplus/ (Deficit)
$
29,891
($ 285,220)
Calvary Church
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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.
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.
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 29: Isaiah 44-45 and Matthew 28:16-20.
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.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER Each Friday, we send a weekly email update on happenings around the church. Stay in the know - visit mycalvarygr.org, click on subscriptions and sign up for the Calvary Church eNews.
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coming events & announcements Calvary Equip: What We Believe May 4 | 9:00am-2:30pm | Room 251 This class is a pre-requisite for membership, but we encourage anyone who wants to become more familiar with what we believe to take the class. The class is open to anyone 12 years of age or older. Lunch is provided. Sorry, no childcare. Questions? Contact Karen at ext. 5173. Register at mycalvarygr.org by April 30. 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. Middle School 56: Amazing Escape May 10 | 7:00-9:00pm | Room 108 | $5 Sharpen your detective skills and join us for this mystery escape challenge
throughout the church building. Students will work in teams to unlock clues and finish special challenges in order to make their escape before the building locks up! Register in advance at mycalvarygr.org. Questions? Contact Samantha (
[email protected]) at ext. 5161. Calvary Equip: Liberated in Christ May 12 - July 28 | 6:00-8:00pm | Rm 251 This ten-session course is designed to help individuals experience freedom by understanding their identity is now in Christ rather than in their past, or in what they have done. A one-day workshop is also included in the price of the class and will be held on Saturday, July 13 from 9:004:00pm. Register at mycalvarygr.org. Family Survey The staff of Calvary Kids & Students are conducting a short, 5-minute survey in an effort to better serve families at Calvary Church. Please visit surveymonkey.com/r/calvaryfamilies by May 1 to help us learn more about the successess and struggles your family has experienced of late. You are welcome to complete more than one survey per household, if both you and your spouse would like to respond.
Pray For the Muslim World During Ramadan From May 6 to June 4, over 1.8 billion Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan. This is a window of time where people have increased openness to spiritual matters. Pick up a prayer guide today through June 2 at the Connection Point and Chapel Information Center to pray for the hearts of those who are searching. This year we’re challenging everyone at Calvary to spend more time in prayer! Visit calvarygr.org/ prayer to review your opportunities.
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Prayer for the Persecuted Church TODAY | 10:15-10:40am | Room 115 Pray for our brothers and sisters around the world who are suffering for their faith. Contact: Jane Chamberlain (
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LUMIN8 Kids Choir Presents: Back to the Cross TONIGHT | 6:00pm | Sanctuary Enjoy this musical blast-from-the-past, with a life-changing message. Through a series of time-traveling escapades, our intrepid gang of time-jumpers goes on a wild ride, immersing themselves in strange times and cultures (including the totally tubular 1980s, the roaring ‘20s, the Wild, Wild West, and even the Garden of Gethsemane!). In the end they make a discovery about the importance of the Cross and the message of the Gospel.
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Senior Men’s Golf League Tuesdays, Beginning April 30 | 8:45am Boulder Creek Golf Club This group is open to golfers of all skill levels. You may start playing at any time and you don’t have to play every week. We have a draw to determine foursomes each week so it’s a great way to meet new people. The draw is at 8:45am and the first tee time is at 9am. The weekly cost is $30 for 18 holes of golf with a cart. For more information, contact Ken Kits (
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College Worship & Bonfire Thursdays in May | 7:00-9:00pm | 1040 Fairfield Ave NW, Grand Rapids Join us for an evening of lawn games, hotdogs and s’mores, and worship around the fire. Outgoing High School Seniors welcome! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. In case of rain we’ll meet in room 208.
FIRST STEPS AT CALVARY CHURCH May 5 | 10:45am | Connection Point Would you like to understand Calvary a bit more before committing to anything? Join us on May 5 at 10:45am in the Connection Point. We will provide you with some useful information on Calvary & then give you a tour of the building. All are welcome!
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.
