global worker prayer guides & cards
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Another Global Mission Card challenge is to pray for the country where the Global Worker is located. On the backs of the cards you will find the locations of where our Global Workers are situated. We listed their locations because we wanted you to be led to pray for that area of the world or specific place hoping to bring to mind the social, economic, political, and environmental factors that have become a fixture in the lives of our Global Workers as they are on the field.
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Here’s how that might play out: This week we have a Global Worker couple that is located in Mexico. In Hidalgo, Mexico, located about 2 hours north of where our Global Workers are stationed, there was a recent tragedy where 125 people lost their lives. The people tried to take gas from a pipeline that was illegally tapped. There are dangers associated with a pipeline spilling gas and you wouldn’t want to ever walk up to it with a bucket hoping to catch some but this event points to the desperation, greed, hopelessness, poverty, and corruption that is happening in Mexico and ultimately why we should be praying for this country. Knowing about that event, when I pray it brings a picture to my heart of our missionaries in Mexico who are bringing Christ into situations that aren’t easy to understand and areas that really need God to be their light. So, I find myself praying for all of Mexico as I lift up our Global Workers.
March 3, 2019 Guest Preacher
Mary Free Bed: Bonnie Larsen Mercy Health: Betty Walker Meijer Heart: Gary Longworth 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 the friends and family of Jim Buist who passed away on February 25, to the friends and family of Frances Downing who passed away on February 25 to the friends and family of Lois Jager who passed away on February 27.
Kyle Brown serves as the lead pastor of Berkley Hills Church here in Grand Rapids and has been blessed to be a part of this church family for 17 years. He and his wife Shari have been married for 16 years and they have three wonderful children (Jillian 14, Rachel 12, Jacob 9) that keep them busy. Kyle is passionate about inspiring and empowering Christ-Followers to live radically generous and gracious lives that reflect Jesus love and draw people to Him. Open Position Calvary Church has an opening for a Pastor of Young Adults. Interested parties should submit resumes to Chris (
[email protected]).
There is no need to keep up to date on all current events for each of our Global Workers but rather just remember when you pray over their Prayer Requests to look up to the top and pray for their Location as well. Missionary Prayer Guides Missionary Prayer Guides are available at the Connection Point to guide you as you pray for our global and community workers throughout the month of March.
prayer “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9
Calvary Church Projected Offerings
As part of our 2019 Prayer Challenge, we’re sharing prayer tips like this each Monday on our social channels. Find Calvary on Instagram & Facebook for more!
Last Week Fiscal YTD
Sept. 1 Feb. 17
Jerusalem Project
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137,320
$ 4,241,056
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Actual Offerings
Surplus/ (Deficit)
106,033
$ ($31,287)
$ 3954,276 ($ 286,780)
$190.584
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Overcoming Opposition Nehemiah 4:1-15 Kyle Brown Lead Pastor, Berkley Hills Church
coming events & announcements 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.
SPRING CALVARY LIFE AVAILABLE A new issue of Calvary’s quarterly magazine is available today in the back of the Sanctuary.
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 Subscriptions). Isaiah Reading Plan For the Coming Week: Isaiah 40 & Psalm 145
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.
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.
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.
90th Birthday Celebration Service March 10 | 9:00 & 10:45am Join us for this special worship service as we celebrate Calvary Church’s 90th birthday. We will look back at God’s faithfulness over our rich history and look forward to all He will do in the years to come. Blessed2Bless Prayer Gathering March 11 | 10:30am-12:00pm Room 215 Neighborhood Bible Studies (NGS2go. com) has re-launched their website with new 2Go Bible Studies that are gender neutral (not just for women anymore!). We’ll be walking you through the new materials and options and then spend time in prayer for all the Lord is doing through this outreach. College Iron Kitchen Top Chopped Chef March 16 | 5:00-8:30pm | Rm 208 | $5 This show puts you right in the middle of all of those cooking competition shows you see on TV. Work in teams to select ingredients, conceptualize
dishes and create masterpieces. Plus you’ll get to eat some food. Register at mycalvarygr.org by noon on March 15. Questions? Contact Samantha (
[email protected]). Middle School 5th-8th: 3 Mile Project March 23 | 1:00-4:00pm | $5 3050 Walkent Dr NW Invite a friend and join us for an afternoon of zany fun! Whether you want to take the ninja course, shoot some hoops or play video games, we’ll have the entire facility to ourselves. Optional: Bring $ for concessions. Register at mycalvarygr.org through March 22. Questions? Contact Samantha (
[email protected]).
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Today’s Mission Trip Info Meetings Detroit Mission Trip | 12:15pm | Room 251 This team will be sharing the gospel in a cross-cultural setting, mainly to Muslims in Hamtramck. No experience needed, training will be provided. Both men and women are encouraged to apply. Trip dates: June 23-June 30. Greece Women & Children’s Center | 12:15pm | Room 252 This team will be working on the island of Lesvos, Greece helping daily at the Gateways2Life Women’s and Children’s Center. With your team, you will plan daily activities to interact with the women and their children. This trip is only open to female applicants. There will be five trips to Greece over the next 10 months, our first trip will be April 25-May 5.
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Lent Begins Wednesday, March 6 Lent is the season of preparation in the church calendar beginning forty days before Easter. At Calvary, we emphasize the spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting and giving as Jesus encouraged in Matthew 6. Lent provides a wonderful opportunity to practice these disciplines together, as a church body. Our 2019 Lent Guide, is focused on bringing God a sacrifice of praise and is designed to help us walk through this season together as a church. Pick one up when you are here for Fellowship Dinner and your other Wednesday night activities. It will also be available in the back of the Sanctuary next Sunday morning.
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UNITED (High School): Double Feature March 9 | 4:30-11:59pm | Room 208 You’ve heard of a double feature at the drive-in, right? Well, this is a double feature event! Join us as we travel to Holland for the day to play laser tag at the Lost City and watch Marvel Studios’ latest release, “Captain Marvel.” Cost ($25) covers both events and dinner. Space is limited. Register at mycalvarygr.org.
Widows Luncheon March 24 | 12:30-2:00pm | Room 108 Come join us! Contact Courtney (
[email protected]) with questions. College Lunch & College Live There will be no lunch or meeting this week due to Spring Break.
Elder Prayer | First Tuesday | 6:15-7:15pm Contact: Cindy (
[email protected]) at ext. 5997 The elders meet to pray over individuals in the Chapel area. You are welcome to come unannounced, but it is helpful to contact Cindy to be placed on the schedule.
This year we’re challenging everyone at Calvary to find a group & start praying! Visit calvarygr.org/prayer to review your opportunities, sign up for more information at mycalvarygr.org.
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