9:00 a.m.
The Second “I AM” Statement: The Light of the World
John 8:1-30
Pastor Bret Laird
10:30 a.m.
Virtual LifeGroup
Remaining Stable in Unstable Times
Colossians 3:25-33
Steve Harrington
News
The Elders have established a partnership with the South Michigan Food Bank to provide food boxes to families and individuals who have been negatively affected by the economic shutdown associated with Covid-19. On Thursday, April 30, between 2-4 p.m., people can drive up to the south entrance of the church and both a food box and an evangelistic letter from Calvary will be placed in their trunk. For those without a vehicle, walk-up pickup will also be available. Volunteers can also deliver a limited number of boxes directly to people’s porches, but this must be arranged in advance by completing the online form. This ministry is for anyone, either in the church or in our community, who could benefit from supplemental grocery assistance. For example, South Michigan Food Bank’s guidelines list an income of $70,320 or less for a family of 6 or $25,520 for an individual, as meeting the standards for the USDA and donated grocery-store food they are providing. This means many students, individuals, and families in our own congregation qualify. We will have 275 boxes available, so please take advantage of this ministry, and also help us get the word out!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Despite out current unprecedented circumstances, the combined offerings for the first two weeks of April exceeded all expectations, with Palm Sunday the largest weekly offering since early January. We want to commend you for your faithful and sacrificial support of the ministries of Calvary Bible Church. Now approximately one-half of our giving is coming in online, either through the church website, through the connection with Realm or by Texting CalvaryBible to 732-56. As a reminder, it saves the church 2.5% in processing fees if you use your Bank Account Information rather than a debit card. Ryan and the Praise Team will continue to lead us in offertory worship; we encourage you to make your offering during that team. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to Calvary Bible Church.
Nik Ripken, this year’s Global Impact Weekend speaker, has provided Calvary free access to the film, The Insanity of God. The film tells the story of the Ripken’s own faith journey and the stories of many of our brothers and sisters in the persecuted church. It is a film of hope in hard places. For more information read Pastor Jeff’s letter here. To access the movie, click here.
Pastor Bret has talked about how we as a church family can “help make the government’s strategy successful by making it sustainable.” We want to help you get through this! As part of those efforts, we are creating a new blog on our website that will focus on the following daily subjects:
Medical Mondays: Our Medical Advisory Team will recommend reputable official sources for finding answers to commonly asked medical questions
Teaching Tuesdays: Practical teaching tips for moms and dads provided by experienced educators in our church
Workout Wednesdays: Encouragement and practical suggestions for staying fit and active during these mandated “stay-at-home: days
Thriving Thursdays: Brief Biblical counseling topics to help you overcome the trials and temptations we’re all experiencing
Fun Fridays: Ideas for at-home activities to lighten and encourage our hearts
Sports Saturdays: Suggestions for at-home athletic competitions for families and singles
Sacred Sundays: Making Sunday truly the Lord’s Day!
The first post is live, so go check it out!
Service Opportunities
We are launching a Mask Ministry whose purpose is to connect those in our congregation who are making masks with those who are in need of masks. With the new Executive Order requiring everyone who is medically able to wear masks in enclosed public spaces, please let us know if you are in need of masks!
We’ve created a form that will allow us to make this connection. Please use this form to:
Communicate your willingness to provide masks and the number of masks available
Communicate your need for masks and the number needed
Let us know you’re willing to pick up and deliver masks (contact-free, of course)
If you’d like to participate, please click here.
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.
Next Generation Ministries
Vacation Bible School is July 13-17 from 9a.m. - 12p.m.! To volunteer click here and fill out the volunteer registration form. Student Registration will open May 1! If you have questions or need more information, email Hannah Haney.