Praises Prayer Requests

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Prayer Guide – Week 5 July 13-19, 2015 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say, Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God”? Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:25-31

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Praise for the sovereignty of God! Praise that the building plans have been reviewed by the City of GR with no significant comments or required modifications or requirements. For adding Jim Stortz to our staff as the Assistant Director for Evangelism and Discipleship. He will also be coordinating our interaction with local ministries. **After much prayer, the Bible verses for the Prayer Garden are selected and much of the prep work has been completed. Many, LORD my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare. Psalm 40:5 Praise God for how He is working in the lives of young adults Mark Welling is singing in the Praise Group for our services. Praise God for how He showed up during the France Mission trip with Young Adults and for the Chicago trip with the High School students. Praise God for the detail of finding a used 43' trailer for storage of gymnasium items and a storage place.

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As we prepare to break ground on phase 1, may the words of Proverbs 3:5-6 guide us in our prayers. Lord, help us to trust in you with all of our heart and may we not depend on our own understanding. May we seek your will in all that we do because then you will show us which path to take.

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The building permit request will be submitted to the City on Monday for Phase 1. Pray that the building permit process goes smoothly and quickly. The work for Phase 1 will be going out for bid to the various trades and suppliers within the next week. Pray that the bid will be within or below the expected budget. The elders and deacons as they pray about the next steps. Jim Stortz, that God will use him to build at Calvary a culture of disciples who make disciples and that God will use the time at Calvary to teach him many things. Wisdom for funds we are able to provide for yearend partner gifts; be used for the glory of Jesus and to reach many! Our missionaries; many are sick, have family who are ill, or have been threatened. For detailed requests go to: http://calvarygr.org/ministries/missionsoutreach/current-missions-prayer-requests/ The budgeting process as we look to finalize details this month and review with the Finance Committee. That God will guide staff as they finalize budgets, calendars and plans for the next year. For wisdom in refining discipleship for college students and leadership training and development. That deep roots of faith will be forming and that God would prepare this next generation to lead. That God will prepare our hearts for the changes ahead with Grace Beyond.

Verse of the Week: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Matthew 6:33-34a

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That God will move hearts in order for young adults to be generous givers in all aspects. That many individuals and families will come to the Prayer Walk on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 AMNoon. We will start in the Chapel and then have a Guide to walk us through the church praying for each part of the church and those they minister to. The July 20 Calvary Night Out at 5/3 Ball Park. Pray for the weather and for all that attend, that it will be a great time of fellowship. Protection from the Evil One as we, as a church continue to devote ourselves to prayer and to God’s leading. Continued guidance for the Blessed2Bless prayer gathering scheduled for July 23. Pray for the details as the July 26 groundbreaking and worship time is being planned. For participants to fill the last few days in the Prayer Room for the 40 Days – A Community that Prays, through July 26 that we not grow weary. Continued prayer for all the women who step out in faith to do a neighborhood or workplace Bible study. May God continue to move in their hearts and to pave the way for them. That God will use the upcoming OASIS (Senior) activities as an outreach opportunity for unchurched older adults during this summer. For grace on the part of the congregation to be welcoming to the Go-Getters as they move into our main worship hour in the sanctuary. For the love of God to abound among us as we encourage each other. Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact, you are doing. 1 Thes 5:11. For Erhardt Construction as they begin construction on the Prayer Garden. For wisdom for Architect Doug Pasma as he finalizes drawings. For Denny Bergakker and the building team as they oversee the process. Wisdom for the Logistics committee as we take one last look at how we have things set up for phase I. Pray that God will open our eyes to address in a

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timely manner the problems that we haven’t yet addressed. For grace on the part of the congregation as we change how the Cafe will work. For grace on the part of the brides who want to be married at Calvary during construction. We are discouraging that, but have some who want to proceed in spite of the construction. For this summer's short term mission trips: 7th/8th this week in Blue Knob, PA; High Schoolers to Portland, ME, in August; Guyana-Intergenerational, leaving next week; Honduras-Families, leaving end of July. For the success of the Maine mission trip yard sale July 17-18. That God will prepare our hearts for the changes ahead with Grace Beyond. For volunteers on Saturdays from 8am-12pm to help clean up the construction area site once Phase 1 starts. For sufficient volunteers to do all of the additional cleaning, and to escort wheelchair-bound people into and out of the sanctuary. The Worship Department's summer training sessions. That we would see God's faithfulness in the fullness of His provision for Grace Beyond. That God would be pleased with our obedience in constructing the Prayer Garden.

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That our church body has “confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over [us] as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden” (Hebrews 13:17). Absolute unity on what God is telling elders Phase2 should look like. That they would each be strong, healthy, and courageous. For each elder and his family individually. Bill Azkoul (Janis) Bob Bass (Lynne)

Verse of the Week: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Matthew 6:33-34a

Dane Bjork (Joyce) Dan Challa (Roxanne) Clare DeGraaf (Susan) Steve Doren (Patricia) Dick Doyle (Lorraine) Larry Hulst (Mary) Chad Kerr (Paula) Doug Lipinski (Judy) Ross Pettinga (Jonell) Sam Roth (Evangeline) Tom Thurston (Nancy) Jerry Ward (Joann)

Calvary Church Deacons 

For each deacon and his family individually. Stephen Baab Nate Benham (Jen) Brent Enders (Nickie) Jim Howell (Faye) Josh Hulst (Leslie) Mark Johnson (Allison) Will Kliewer (Maria) Bob Meredith (Elaine) Phil Neal (Diane) Jeff Rogers (Meghan) Rob Umstead (Linda) Chris Walkup (Michele) Josh Warren (Anna) Todd Wilde (Alisa)

Calvary Church Pastoral Staff 

For all staff, as they balance many work aspects and that they will keep their quiet time with God through all the demands. Aaron Bolduc (Emily) – High School Lee Content (Dick) - Community Byron Dickey – (Sarah) Students Bruce Huseby – (Debbie) Senior Adults Shelly Lamport – (Aaron) Children Dan Lilley – (Tracey) Worship Josh Mateer – (Katie) Pastoral Care (Yellow House) Celeste McDonough – (Dan) Missions

Tom Olsson – (Jen) Associate Pastor Jim Samra – (Lisa) Senior Pastor Mason Sherrill – (Kim) Young Adults Susan Sorensen – (Scott) Women Jim Stortz – (Tammy) Evangelism and Discipleship John Zimmerman – (Kathy) Interim Executive Pastor

Grace Beyond Committees 

Pray the Lord Instructs in the way of wisdom and lead along straight paths. Proverbs 4:11 Building Committee: Janis Azkoul, Denny Bergakker, Darren Herweyer, Mark Johnson, Dave McGinnis, Tom Olsson, Ross Pettinga, Cheri Stein Finance Committee: Ann Bagley, Lynne Bass, Laurie Droge, Ron Haas, Chad Kerr, Dave McGinnis, Phil Neal, Jeff Rogers, Jon Rudolph, Marco Salazar, Kenn Spencer, Chris Snedeker, Cheri Stein, Nick Underwood, Dan Wiersma, Dan Wynalda Communications Committee: Ron Haas, Carlos Hidalgo, Jim Hoffman, Holly Jones, Angela Klinske, Mark Kotlarczyk, Aaron Lamport, Sarah Merrill, Tom Olsson, Jackie Rice, Lisa Samra, Chris Snedeker, Mark Welling Prayer Garden Committee: Lasana Boakai, Lee Brenner, Warren DeHaan, Steve Doren, Paul Phifer, Vange Roth Logistics Committee: Tom Olsson, Patsy Clark, Don Armbrester, David Caulk, David Langeland, Lee Content, Byron Dickey, Steve Gronsman, Ken Meines and John Zimmerman (chair).

Verse of the Week: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Matthew 6:33-34a