9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Credited As Righteousness: The Faith of Abraham Part 2
Romans 4:13-25 (NASB95)
Bret Laird
6:00 p.m.
A Night of Worship with the Calvary Choir & Orchestra
For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world was not through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith. For if those who are of the Law are heirs, faith is made void and the promise is nullified; for the Law brings about wrath, but where there is no law, there also is no violation. For this reason it is by faith, in order that it may be in accordance with grace, so that the promise will be guaranteed to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, (as it is written, “A FATHER OF MANY NATIONS HAVE I MADE YOU”) in the presence of Him whom he believed, even God, who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist. In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, “SO SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE.” Without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah’s womb; yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform. Therefore IT WAS ALSO CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. Now not for his sake only was it written that it was credited to him, but for our sake also, to whom it will be credited, as those who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, He who was delivered over because of our transgressions, and was raised because of our justification.
NEWS
Pizza will be served at the Family Dinner from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., prior to the evening activities on Wednesday. A gluten free or dairy free option is available upon advanced request. We ask everyone to sign up in advance by noting on a Calvary Connection card, calling the Church Office, or Click here. This is always a great time of fellowship before the evening activities begin.
Come back tonight for A Night of Worship, the Worship Ministries annual spring concert at 6:00pm. You will hear the choir and orchestra present their favorite songs from the 2024-2025 season.
Our students will be conducting a coin offering today in the morning services. This offering is used by the Next Generation ministries for special purchases. We appreciate the coins that you generously donate.
The following people received the Right Hand of Fellowship on Sunday, April 27 and are now active members of Calvary Bible Church. They are Amy Fedore, Adriana Mumau, Tim and Ashley Stairs and Buddy Stowe.
After salvation, Baptism is an important next step for the believer in Christ. By obeying Christ’s command, you are publicly declaring your identity with Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Our next Baptism service will be Sunday morning, June 1. There are two required, in-person meetings prior to Baptism Sunday so please sign up by Tuesday, May 6. To sign up click here, email angela.haner@calvarybible.org, or call the Church Office.
Congratulations to our college graduates! If you are completing an undergraduate or advanced degree this spring or summer, or have already completed a degree at the end of 2024, please let the office know so that we can acknowledge God’s provision and your hard work on Senior Recognition Day, May 25.
Koinonia, a Calvary ministry for people 60 and over, is planning a trip to see the Veldheer Tulip Farm in Holland Michigan on Thursday, May 8. The bus will leave from the church at 9:00 a.m. The admissions is $12. Lunch location will be determined (everyone pays their own check). To signup for this event click here.
The Men’s Final Breakfast for the season will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 8:30 a.m. Share a delicious breakfast, a challenge to lead spiritually and brotherly fellowship. Bring your dad, son, brother or friend! This year we are walking through the letter to the Colossians together. This month’s theme is “3 Marks of a MOV: Colossians 4:2-6” Bring a friend! You will be glad you did. Sign up here.
The Fellowship Center flooring will be replaced starting the week of May 12. We are expecting the work to take up to four weeks to complete. During this time, the Fellowship Center will be completely unavailable. Please make note of the following:
· No activities can be scheduled from mid-May through mid-June in the Fellowship Center
· There will be no service live stream during replacement
· The Coffee Ministry will be on pause for the duration of the project
· Open Door Welcome Reception will relocate to the Prayer Room for the duration of the project
· All Fellowship Center closets will be inaccessible. If this impacts your ministry, please make
necessary arrangements prior to May 14.
Today in the Word is available in the White Display Case near the Nursery Hallway and in the Lobby Entryways.
Opportunities to Serve
Calvary has an opening for a Summer Office Intern from May -July. Duties will include general reception and office tasks. Computer skills, including experience with the Microsoft Office suite, is beneficial but not a requirement. Candidates must exhibit Christlike character and a servant’s heart, be a regular attendee of Calvary Bible Church, and agree with our Statement of Faith. Resumes can be sent to Anna Matecun in the Church Office with any questions.
We have an opportunity to serve the body this summer with the Grounds Team. Another volunteer is needed to assist with lawn mowing, please contact Deacons Austin McCollum or Dan Beason if you have questions or would like to serve.
ANGEL TREE Summer camping is just around the corner. If you want to fill a backpack with camping supplies, sign up in the Library, your Life Group or call John Hoogenboom.
León de Judá te da la bienvenida!
Estamos agradecidos por que decidiste unirte con nosotros en nuestra reunión de adoración a Dios hoy. Nuestro deseo es compartirte el gozo de conocer y seguir a Jesucristo con todo su pueblo. Únete con nosotros en el salón a las 10:30 a.m. Dios te bendiga!
NEXT GENERATION MINISTRIES
To find out more about Next Gen. Ministries, visit our webpage here. To be added to our weekly parent emails, contact Hannah Haney. To access all of our forms, registrations, and applications click here.