9:00, 10:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
(In-Person and Livestream)
A Tapestry of Treachery and Tenderness
John 13:18-38
Pastor Bret Laird
News
Daylight Saving Time ends. Remember to turn your clocks back on Saturday night, October 31.
Seating Capacity: In the past few weeks, every row has been available for seating in the side sections and the balcony during the morning worship services. However, in some cases, this has not been fully necessary, and we want to encourage everyone in those sections to sit in every other row, if seating capacity permits. As a result, we labeled some rows as Overflow (Use if Needed). These rows should be used when other space is not readily available.
On Sunday, November 1 the Higher Precaution Service will move from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Based on participant input, the Elders decided that this move will allow for those attending the evening service to return home during daylight driving hours.
October is Pastor Appreciation month. The Pastors will be honored during the morning services on November 1. Please consider contributing to a love offering for them to express our thanksgiving for their service to the Lord here at Calvary. Please mark a separate envelope with 'Pastor Appreciation" and put it in the offering. Alternatively, you can give online here, or the church REALM database. Select 'Other Projects' and insert 'Pastor Appreciation' into the memo box that appears. These donations will be tax deductible as they will be taxable income to the Pastors.
Our Global Partners have felt the impact of COVID-19 in many ways. Some were stranded away from their ministry home or had their home service in the U.S. cut short. This November as we collect for the Global Partner Christmas Gift we ask you keep all of our Partners in your prayers. The funds we collect will be distributed as an expression of our appreciation to the Global Partners and the many countries in which they serve. These gifts will not be tax deductible. Please mark a separate envelope with the gift title under ‘Other’ and put it in the offering plate. Alternatively, you can give online here, or using the church REALM database. Select ‘Other Projects’ and insert the gift title into the memo box that appears.
COVID Reminder: With the Kalamazoo Health Department reporting an upward trend of COVID cases in the community, we encourage anyone in the congregation who has tested positive to contact the Church Office, so we can minister and serve in practical ways; we will honor each person’s privacy. We are grateful to the Lord that so far there have not been any transmissions at church, but we have heard from a few Members who have contracted the virus outside of church. We encourage everyone to refer back to the steps the Elders set out in early June for us to follow when we are notified that someone in the congregation has tested positive for COVID-19; they have been reposted here and are available by contacting the church office.
Men’s Basketball is back! We will begin on Monday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Face masks are required, and we have a maximum capacity of 20 guys. Drop in for devotions and a workout.
Bless an Angel Tree child for Christmas 2020 by giving gifts on behalf of their incarcerated parent. Sign up today in your LifeGroup, or Fellowship Center. If you have any questions please contact the church office.
Wondering how you are going to handle the upcoming holidays after the passing of a loved one? Please join us for Surviving the Holidays on Tuesday, October 27 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Reception Rooms. Please contact Donna Steinke with any questions.
Calvary’s Worship Ministries will be presenting “Glory in the Highest”, a Calvary Christmas Concert on:
December 11 at 7:00 p.m.
December 12 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
December 13 at 5:00 p.m.
In order to maintain socially distanced seating at the concerts, all attendees will be asked to reserve a seat by obtaining a ticket (at no cost). The ticketing system will also allow for seating family groups together. Tickets will be available through a special link on Calvary’s website beginning on November 8 or by calling the church office during regular business hours beginning on November 9. Posters and invitations will also be available for distribution on November 9. All concerts will be live-streamed. Please be praying about whom you can invite!
Service Opportunities
We have someone in our congregation who Is in need of a kidney transplant. If you are interested or are a potential donor, please contact the church office.
Thank You!
Thank you for the memorial contribution to the KGM in John’s name. And praise to all our brothers and sisters in the Calvary family for all the cards and calls. I felt the prayers.
- Nancy Kneeland
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His loves endures forever.”
Psalm 106:1
Prayer Requests
For the family of Allen Bellware, husband of Diana Bellware and father of Lisa Trumbull, who departed from this life October 19
Global Partners
Our Global Ministries Team are regularly communicating with our Partners as often as possible. Currently they are all in good health and either at home or in a safe location. If you would like an electronic copy of the weekly Global Partner Prayer Sheet, please contact the church office.
Faith at Home Ministries
For the month of October, our Faith at Home Wednesday evening Growth Group topic will be “Key Commitments in Marriage.” We would love for you to join us for this discussion.
Next Generation Ministries
Children’s Ministry (0 - Grade 5)
Contact Hannah Haney
Children’s Classes We still have some significant volunteer needs. Nursery is looking for workers, a few classes still need teachers and we are looking for some helpers as well! If you are able to volunteer, please contact Hannah Haney, if you are unable to volunteer, please join us in praying that God will continue to provide us what we need each week
Student Ministry (Grades 6-12)
Contact Tara Schober
Live 44, our small group ministry for Middle and High school students is in theBLOC Sunday nights! The program begins at 6:00 p.m., but students can come as early as 5:30pm.