9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
A Voice, A Choice, and a Reason to Rejoice
Isaiah 40:3-11
Pastor Bret Laird
6:00 p.m.
Evening Service: Communion
Pastor Bret Laird
Go Groups to follow
A voice is calling, “Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness; Make smooth in the desert a highway for our God. “Let every valley be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; and let the rough ground become a plain, and the rugged terrain a broad valley; then the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all flesh will see it together; For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” A voice says, “Call out.” Then he answered, “What shall I call out?” All flesh is grass, and all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; Surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever. Get yourself up on a high mountain, O Zion, bearer of good news, Lift up your voice mightily, O Jerusalem, bearer of good news; Lift it up, do not fear. Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!” Behold, the Lord God will come with might, with His arm ruling for Him. Behold, His reward is with Him and His recompense before Him. Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, in His arm He will gather the lambs and carry them in His bosom; He will gently lead the nursing ewes.
Isaiah 40:3-11
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 11:50a.m. following the second service we will have a Special Business Meeting for a vote to affirm the call of David Kaneversky as Senior Associate Pastor. All members should plan to be in attendance for this important decision in the life of our church body. Absentee ballots are available in the lobby at the Welcome Center and must be completed and submitted prior to the start of the meeting. Please remember that absentee ballots do not count towards a quorum.
NEWS
Sloppy Joes/ Left Over Pulled Pork will be served at the Family Dinner from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., prior to the evening activities on Wednesday. A gluten free or dairy free option is available upon advanced request. We ask everyone to sign up in advance (no later than 9:00 a.m. Wednesday) by noting on a Calvary Connection card, calling the Church Office or by clicking here. This is always a great time of fellowship before the evening activities begin.
The Elders have approved the following people for active Membership: Mike & Kim Dunlap, and Evan Schober.
Men’s Breakfast 2023-24 Season Kick Off: Please stop by the table in the fellowship center and pick up your study guide (suggested donation is $5.00) for the devotionals for the 2023-24 season of Men’s Breakfasts. We encourage you to read the 5-6 pages ahead of time each month so that you will be in tune with the devotional challenge and prepared to discuss the content with the guys at your table. Hope to see you next Saturday, October 21 at 8:30 a.m. Bring a friend! Call the Church Office or Click Here to sign up.
Save the Date!
October 29: Pastor Appreciation Reception following the evening Service
November 3-5: Global Impact Weekend the speaker is Pastor Tiberius Rata
Please consider contributing to a love offering for our Pastors to express our thanksgiving for their service to the Lord here at Calvary. Please mark a separate envelope with “Pastor Appreciation" and put it in the offering. Alternatively, you can give online through the church website or the church REALM database. Select 'Other Projects' and type 'Pastor Appreciation' into the memo box that appears. These donations will be tax deductible and accepted through, October 31.
The Proclamation Brass and The Singing Crusaders will be presenting a concert this Saturday at Bible Baptist Church at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the founding of the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. Visit proclamationbrass.org to reserve free tickets for this event and for more information.
Opportunities to Serve
Women’s Disciple-Making Ministry Christmas Candlelight Dessert. If you would like to host one of the tables, you may sign up online by scanning the QR code, or in-person in the Fellowship Center on October 15, 22, and 29. “Heaven’s Perfect Gift” will be our theme on Friday evening December 15. If you have any questions regarding being a host, please reach out to Laura Reynhout here.
Fall Children’s Ministry is still in need of two teachers for the 3 year old class. We are praising the Lord for the blessing of two new teachers this past week! On weeks that we do not have a teacher, the classes will continue to close until the Lord fills the voids. Please contact Lora West for more information.
AWANA is a global ministry focused on child discipleship and scripture memory. The theme verse of AWANA is 2 Timothy 2:15 “Do you your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed. That is what we are trying to instill in these children each week. Without these clubs fully staffed, we are unable to properly run this program and care for these kids. Here is what each club still needs: Puggles – 2 adults; Sparks – 3 adults; T&T Girls – 3 adults; T&T Boys – 3 adults. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Hannah Haney.
The Family Advocacy Ministry (FAM) exists to support Calvary families to live out James 1:27 in caring for orphans. We are looking for volunteers to support foster and adoptive families at Calvary with simple tasks such as being a prayer partner or bringing a meal. Families that want more information about bringing a vulnerable child into their home to foster or adopt may contact us as well. Please pray as to whether the Lord may be calling you to care for widows and orphans through our FAM. Come to the info table in the Fellowship Center today for more information or email Here.
Elder Focus
Sam Logan was saved in 1955 and began attending Calvary Bible Church in 2011. He and his wife, Karen, have four adult children: Samuel Jr., Joshua, Nathan, and David; three daughters-in-law; and seven grandchildren. He has served as Crossroads leader and mentor, LifeGroup teacher, Next Steps leader, and Elder.
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
10/15 - Parent Dedication Class
10/21 - Men’s Breakfast*
10/29 - Special Business Meeting
10/29 - Parent Dedication
10/29 - Pastor Appreciation* (Go Groups will not meet)
11/3-5 - Global Impact Weekend
12/8-10 - Christmas Concerts
12/15 - Ladies Candlelight Dessert
12/24 - One Morning Service at 10:30 a.m., No Life Groups, Nursery only
- 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service