9:00, 10:45 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
(In-Person and Livestream)
All Things New, Part 2
John 20:19-23 & selected passages
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
The Church Office will be closed tomorrow, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, June 1.
GriefShare is beginning a new 13 week session on Monday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Reception Rooms A and B. If you have had a loved one pass away and are wondering how to navigate the difficult journey of grief please join us. The cost is $20 for the books. Please contact Donna Steinke for more information.
Angel Tree summer camping is just around the corner. If you would like to fill a backpack with camping supplies, sign up in the Fellowship Center or call the church office.
Thank You!
Dear Calvary Bible Church Family,
Thank you for all the cards and prayer for our family with the passing of my brother, Donald Hartman. Thank you also for the memorial donation to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission.
- Dennis Hartman and Family
Thank you for the prayers, cards and dinners since my car accident in March. There have been a few detours in the process but the Lord is blessing me with healing. The Lord is to be praised!
- Penny Stickney
Congratulations!
Matt and Brooke Bakhuyzen had a healthy baby boy, Seth Thomas Bakhuyzen, on May 22!
Prayer Request
For the family of Katheryn Crump who departed from this life on May 21
Next Generation Ministries
Children’s Ministry (0 - Grade 5)
Contact Hannah Haney
Happy Summer! Our Summer Sunday Program will be launching next Sunday, June 6 and we still need a lot of help. Please consider blessing our families by serving in Children’s Ministry this summer! We need teachers, helpers and game leaders. If you are gifted in any of these areas, please contact Hannah Haney, we have a spot for you!
Student Ministry (Grades 6 - 12)
Contact Tara Schober
The Adopt-A-Grad table is located in the Fellowship Center so we can match recent grads with those who can mentor and disciple them in the coming year. We have 17 grads who have not been adopted yet, click here to sign up!