9:00, 10:45 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
(In-Person and Livestream)
All Things New
John 20:19-23 & selected scriptures
Pastor Bret Laird
Elder Recommendations Changing June 1
Based on population-wide vaccine availability and the beginning of our summer ministry schedule, the Elders established June 1 as our date for modifying our current COVID-19 safety recommendations.
Beginning June 1, the Elders recommendations will be modified from “congregation-wide” approach, to the “individual” approach printed below. This applies to worship services, LifeGroups and worship related activities.
Symptom Screening: Please do not attend any service or church-function if you have a temperature, a newly developed cough, loss of taste or smell or any other possible symptoms of a contagious illness such as COVID-19, cold, strep or flu.
Hygiene: Please wash and sanitize your hands frequently, especially before shaking hands, hugging, or touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Masks: Masks are no longer recommended for everyone, but individuals are welcome and encouraged to continue wearing a mask if they so desire. Three types of high quality self-protective masks (surgical, KN-95, and N-95) are available free of charge at each of the main entrances.
Social Distancing: Please maintain a minimum of one meter (approx. 3’4”) of social distance from anyone who is wearing a mask. Members should assume that individuals who are wearing a mask also wish to practice social distancing.
Our goal is to continue to build a congregational culture based upon Romans 12:10: “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor.”
We will continue to follow state requirements for activities that are not related to worship. Please keep this change in prayer and help us finish strong in these last few weeks.
**The 4:00 p.m. higher precaution service will continue to be offered unchanged throughout the summer (or until no longer utilized by the congregation). By mutual consent, masking and social distancing are practiced at all times. We encourage those who are currently livestreaming, and those with ongoing health concerns, to choose this safe, in-person option for worship and fellowship.
News
It is a joy to welcome to our services this morning Sam Stucky and his daughter, Gloria. We partnered with the Stucky’s in their ministry in Brazil for nearly 50 years. Sam and Jeanne retired in 1998, but they didn’t stop ministering. Their retirement years have been marked by multiple trips back to minister in Brazil and active Bible teaching and ministry in their local church. Jeanne went home to be with the Lord in 2012. We continue our partnership with the Stucky family through their son and his wife, Phil and Rachel.
The Pastors and Elders request that you continue to pray for wisdom and discernment as the search for the Director of Outreach progresses.
Pastor John Munro will be with us the weekend of May 23 to open God’s Word. Pastor Munro served as Senior Pastor at Calvary Bible Church from 1996 to 2006, when he was called to Calvary Church in Charlotte North Carolina; he continues to serve as their Senior Pastor. Key activities during the weekend of May 23 will include:
May 22 – Men’s Breakfast with Speaker Pastor John Munro (reserved seating required, click here to register)
May 23 – Pastor John Munro preaching
Alternatives Walk for Life will be Saturday, June 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at GraceSpring Bible Church in Richland.
The Elders have approved Gregg and Gina Holland for membership.
Prayer Request
Ron Morrell, father of Larry Morrell and Molly Wieber, departed this life on May 7
Thank You!
Calvary Bible Church Family,
Thank you for the prayers, cards, calls and donation to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission on the homegoing of my husband, Gary Osterman. Also thank you for the many cards he received on his 100th birthday.
In Christ,
Carol Osterman
Congratulations!
Dallas and Kelli Chase welcomed a healthy baby boy, Bellamy Makato, on May 7
Next Generation Ministries
Student Ministry (Grades 6 - 12)
Contact Tara Schober
The Adopt-A-Grad table is located in the lobby so we can match recent grads with those who can mentor and disciple them in the coming year.