9:00, 10:45 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
(In-Person and Livestream)
A Tapestry of Triumph and Tragedy
John 13:31-38
Pastor Bret Laird
News
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.
Starting tonight, 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.
Today we celebrate Pastor Appreciation during the morning services to honor the Pastors and their families. Love donations for the Pastors are still being accepted today. These donations will now be tax deductible as they will be taxable income to the Pastors. Please mark a separate envelope with the gift title under ‘Other’ and put it in the offering box. 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.
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 box. 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.
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!
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.
Today in the Word is now available in the oak racks.
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 to everyone for the prayers, cards, and expressions of sympathy to me in the loss of my husband Doug.
Our family also appreciates Calvary Bible Church for its contributions to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission in Doug’s memory. It is a blessing to belong to the family of Christ as Calvary.
- Karen Gutshall
Thank you for your prayers and concern during my cancer recovery.
- Clinton Buning
Prayer Requests
For the family of Jack Smith, husband of Gretchen Smith, who departed from this life October 26
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
The Faith at Home Wednesday evening Growth Group will resume on December 2 with the topic being Grandparenting. Whether we are desiring to be impactful grandparents or want to know how we can utilize the impact of grandparents in our children, 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!
Student Ministry (Grades 6-12)
Contact Tara Schober
Turkey Bowl On Sunday, November 29, fathers and sons will meet on the back field from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. for a time of fellowship and fun.