9:00, 10:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
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The Christian’s Compass for COVID Controversies, part 6:
How to View A Weaker Brother
Romans 15:1-7
Pastor Bret Laird
News
There will be an opportunity for parents to dedicate their children to the Lord during the morning services on October 25. If you are interested in participating, there are two required dedication classes meeting October 11 and October 18. These classes are held in Room 307 during the 10:45 a.m. hour. Please contact Ana Ruggles in the Church Office to sign up.
The Library is now open on Sunday Mornings from 10:15 - 10:45 a.m., there is a limit of 10 people, masks are required for returns.
The Care Closet is now open by appointment only, contact the church office to schedule at 372-1130.
Sunday Morning LifeGroups: We want to encourage everyone to get connected with a Lifegroup. Whatever your life stage, there’s a group here full of people who share your circumstances and goals. We have groups that know what you’re dealing with and they’ve found encouragement for life and spiritual nourishment by studying the Word together. Pick up a brochure or click here for details.
Wednesday Evening GrowthGroups: We hope you will join us each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. as we gather in the Chapel for a time of corporate prayer. Following the prayer time in the Chapel, groups will be dismissed to their classrooms, which end at 8 p.m. Brochures with class choices are available at the Information Center or click here for more details.
We are reminded each week that giving is a part of our worship to the Lord. In 2 Corinthians 8, we read that the churches in Macedonia gave to the work of the Lord beyond their ability. We continue to see the same sacrificial giving at Calvary this year. Despite the difficult circumstances caused by COVID-19, total fiscal year-to-date giving approximates last year’s levels at this time. However, the giving to the Global Ministries (Missions) fund has fallen short of our commitments to our Global Partners and we have used cash reserves to fund these expenses. Just a reminder that you can designate a portion of your giving to the various funds (General, Missions, Building and Benevolence) as well as to other Projects when you give, both on-line as well as in your envelope. Thank you for your continued commitment to financially supporting the ministries at Calvary.
Capacity Solutions
This Sunday morning, September 27, we will apply Capacity Expansion Step #2 approved by the Elders (one-meter vertical and one-meter lateral recommended seating) to three (3) sections of the Sanctuary. Seating will be available in every row in the far-left front section, the far-right front section, and the Balcony. In these 3 sections, self-protective ASTM level 2 masks are available in the pew racks (in brown bags). We will continue to use every other row (7’ vertical spacing) for the remainder of the Sanctuary and the one-meter rods for lateral distance throughout.
We encourage anyone who has reservations regarding the changes in seating for the morning services to attend the “High Precaution” worship service at 6:00 Sunday evening. By mutual agreement, everyone at this service agrees to have their temperature taken, wear their mask throughout the entire service, and maintain at least 6’ of distance.
We look forward to more and more of our local church body returning to in-person worship as the fall programs continue.
Thank You!
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for helping us through the home going of Cecil’s father, Terry Lenfield. We felt your love in numerous ways as many blessed us with prayers, cards, meals, words of encouragement, and kindness during this very difficult time. Thank you also for the donation to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission in his memory. We are so grateful to be a part of the Calvary family!
Cecil and Kelly Lenfield and Famiy
Prayer Requests
For the family of Sally Cargo, mother of Angela Haner, who departed from this life September 18.
For the family of Doug Gutshall, husband of Karen Gutshall, who departed from this life August 23.
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.
Church on the Porch brings church to those who cannot attend services on Sunday. Right now, elements on this ministry include a mini communion service at your house, phone calls to those who can’t be at church, or letters of encouragement to those who can’t be at church. If you would like to receive one of these ministries, please call the church office. If you would like to participate in serving others in one of these ministries, we also ask that you call the church office.
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
Children’s Ministry (0 - Grade 5)
Contact Hannah Haney
Children’s Classes are in full swing and running smoothly! We appreciate your prayers for us during these crazy times. We do 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.
MS/HS Fall Retreat is Saturday October 10 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Gull Lake Ministries. The cost is $50. Click here to register.