9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Bright Expectations amidst Difficult Days
2 Peter 1:12-21
Austin Dosh
6:00 p.m.
Evening Service: Communion
Go Groups to follow
For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, “This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased”— and we ourselves heard this utterance made from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
2 Peter 1:12-21
NEWS
The Elders have approved the following people for active Membership: Stephanie Corra, Majaliwa Donatie, Logan Dorgelo, Jason and Stephanie Eichorn, and Aliison Juergens.
Tutors are needed for the ESL Plus Conversation Class. A training meeting will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, September 26 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Please email eslplus.calvary@gmail.com to RSVP for the training meeting, express interest in serving as a tutor, or for more information. Classes meet on Tuesday evenings October 3 - December 12 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. in the Chapel. No prior ESL experience is needed. We facilitate one-on-one or small group conversations using ESL Conversation Worksheets with international adults who want to improve their English speaking skills.
Sign up today for the Fall Women’s Disciple-Making Bible Studies in the Fellowship Center or by visiting the Women’s Ministry page. Registrations close on Friday, September 1.
Save the date for the Ladies Christmas Candlelight Dessert! Friday, December 15, 2023, 6:30 p.m.. Be thinking about if you would like to be a hostess or who you can bring to this beautiful outreach event. Hostess registration will begin in October, guest registration will be in November. Contact Laura Reynhout with any questions.
The Choir is welcoming guest singers during the AM service on August 27. If you¹d like to get a feel for what the Choir Ministry is all about or if you just would like to take this opportunity help lead our congregation in worship, we¹d love to have you join us on! To participate, please email Mark Duncan or contact the Church Office.
Thank you
Dave & Sue, Mike & Kelly & Family
The DeDoes Family wishes to express our sincere gratefulness to all of the Calvary Church family, in the preparation of the homegoing celebration of our mother and grandmother, Ardis DeDoes. A special thank you as well for the charitable donation to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission in Ardie’s name. It is such a blessing to be connected to all the loving saints at C.B.C. May you all be blessed
Congratulations
DeWayne and Edith Leppke celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on August 16.
Opportunities to Serve
ESL Conversation Groups need approved drivers for the 14 passenger van for Tuesday Nights from October 3 – December 12. The route will have one stop on the WMU Campus bringing International Students to meet at church and then returning them to campus. If you have a heart for Internationals, we can help you get approved to drive. Contact Gary Cudney if you are interested.
Kitchen Ministry Volunteer Opportunity: The Kitchen Ministry is looking for a few volunteers on Wednesday nights to help with food prep, serving the meal, and clean up post meal. Food prep starts at 3:00 p.m., serving the meal starts at 5:30 p.m., and clean up is at 6:15 p.m. Please contact Laura Studabaker if you are interested in helping in this Ministry Area.
Does anyone just love being around 2, 3, 4 and 5 year olds? The Children’s Ministry is looking for teachers for this age group that would commit to teach on Sunday mornings once or twice a month from September - May during the 10:30 a.m. service. We can give you as much help and training as you need and be there to assist along the way. You must be a member, or willing to become a member, of Calvary in order to be a teacher. Helpers are also needed in every age group if that is where God might be leading you. For more information please contact Lora West.
The sales for school supplies have already begun! We need donations of NEW crayons, coloring books, pencils, colored pencils, erasers, pens and markers to be included in each of Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes that are sent to destinations around the world. Donations may be placed in the Samaritans Purse/Operation Christmas Child bin outside room 122A (Reception Room). Shoeboxes/labels are available in the library for those who pack their own shoebox. For more information call Pam Wilkinson.
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.
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
To find out more about Next Gen. Ministries, visit our webpage here. To be added to our weekly parent emails, contact Hannah Haney. To access all of our forms, registrations, and applications click here.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Refer to the full announcements for more information
8/23 - Next Gen Fall Volunteer Orientation
9/4 - Office Closed
9/6 - Awana Staff Meeting
9/10 - Messy Olympics
9/11 - Grief Share on Monday Morning begins
9/13 - Wednesday Night Family Dinner & activities return
9/17 - Live44 returns
9/17 - LifeGroup leader meeting
10/3 - ESL Conversation class starts
10/14 - Membership Class
10/21 - Men’s Breakfast
11/3-5 - Global Impact Weekend