9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
(In-Person and Livestream)
Taming the Tongue
James 3:2-12
Pastor Bret Laird
6:00 p.m.
Evening Service
Prayer, Training & Go Groups
And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell....But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison....from the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be this way.
James 3:6,8,10
NEWS
The next membership class will be on Saturday, June 25 in Room 122 A and B (Reception Rooms). The class will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with lunch provided. Plan to bring your own Bible. To sign up click here or call Angela Haner in the Church Office.
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held in the Sanctuary next Sunday, June 26, at 6:00 p.m. We will vote to affirm the Elder and Deacon nominees and approve the 2022-23 budget and two new Global Partners. The full list of nominees is on today’s bulletin insert and includes those men who are currently serving and have been nominated for an additional term as well as new nominees. There is also an insert introducing the proposed Global Partners. The balcony will be open for high-precaution seating. If you are a member of Calvary Bible Church, please plan to attend.
Copies of the Annual Report are available on the table in the lobby. Please take only one per family.
Absentee ballots are available at the Welcome Center. Please note that absentee ballots do not count towards our needed quorum for the meeting.
ESL Plus (English as a Second Language) will begin in September. Staffing for the program is needed. Please prayerfully consider this ministry to teach English, and be an ambassador to our International people in Kalamazoo. Training and materials are provided; you do not need to be bi-lingual. Six teachers, eight helpers and staffing for a nursery program are needed. This is an excellent opportunity to reach the nations right here at home. Please contact Clay VanDussen for questions or to volunteer.
Adopt-a-Grad is a program for individuals, families, or life groups who are interested in committing to pray for and encourage one of our 2022 high school graduates for their first year after high school. If you are interested in adopting one of our 3 remaining graduates click here to sign-up or contact Tara Schober.
Opportunities to Serve
Children’s Ministry has immediate needs! There are 15 helper slots and 2 game leader slots open in June. Church Membership is not required to serve; these are helper roles; you won’t be teaching. Please call the Church Office or email Hannah Haney.
León de Judá te da la bienvenida!
Estamos agradecidos por que decidiste unirte con nosotros en nuestra reunión de adoración a Dios hoy. Nuestro deseo es compartirte el gozo de conocer y seguir a Jesucristo con todo su pueblo. Únete con nosotros en el salón a las 10:30 a.m. Dios te bendiga!
NEXT GENERATION MINISTRIES
Want to stay in the loop? Click Here to access more information about Next Generation Ministries, including Event Registrations, Ministry Applications and links to all of our social media accounts.
Nursery is available on Sunday nights during the evening service along with childcare for 2 year olds-5th Grade.
Vacation Bible School is almost here! Join us as we journey through the Australian Outback exploring the wonder and value of life, from the lives of pre-born babies to eternal life in the kingdom of God. Mark your calendar and check the bulletin for further details. Children’s registration opens June 1. Volunteers are still needed. To register kids or volunteers click here.
Ministry Focus
The Technical Arts Team at Calvary consists of sound, video, lighting, and projection techs. These volunteers support services or other events at our campus that involve the need for technical accommodations, but mainly they just love to serve “behind the scenes” to help facilitate the many ministries at Calvary. If the lights are on, the microphone is working, and the words are on the screen, most likely one of these servants has made it possible, even if you are watching online.
Elder Focus
Jeff Whitaker was saved in 1970 and began attending Calvary in 1972. He is married to Linda, and they have two grown children: Ryan and Eric. Jeff is our Senior Associate and Outreach Pastor and has served as an Elder, Teacher and Global Partner.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Refer to the full announcements for more information
6/25 ~Membership Class*
6/26 ~Annual Business Meeting - 6:00 p.m.*
7/4 ~4th of July - office closed
7/11-15 ~VBS from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.*
8/21 ~Fellowship Sunday