9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Responding to Inverted Moralism, Part 6
Isaiah 5:20 & Selected Scripture
Pastor Bret Laird
Communion
6:00 p.m.
Ministry Highlight:
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Acts 24
Austin Dosh
Go Groups to Follow
Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
Isaiah 5:20
NEWS
Sweet and Sour Chicken 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 Taylor University Chorale will be presenting a free concert here at Calvary on Friday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. Plan to attend for a beautiful hour of music, testimonies, and worship.
There will be a Parent Dedication on October 27, parents will have the opportunity before the congregation to commit to raising their child in a biblical manner and for God’s glory. If you are interested in participating, there are two required dedication classes meeting October 13 & 20. These classes are held in room 217 at 10:30 a.m.. Please contact Angela Haner, call the Church Office, or Click Here to register. Registration closes on October 8.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month: Please consider contributing a love offering for our Pastors to express thanksgiving for their service to the Lord here at Calvary. To give, 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 by selecting 'Other Projects' from the drop down menu and typing 'Pastor Appreciation' into the memo box. These donations are tax deductible and will be accepted through October 31.
The next Membership class will be on Saturday, October 12. The class will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with lunch provided. Please bring your Bible. Click Here to sign up or contact Angela Haner in the Church Office.
Our students will be conducting a coin offering today in the morning services. This offering is divided between the Next Generation ministries for special purchases. We appreciate the coins that you generously donate.
The Senior Saints group on Thursday, October 17, will be taking a fall color tour to Fennville stopping at the Cranes Restaurant for lunch (individuals are responsible for their lunch). Meet at church at 9:00 a.m. and return at 3:00 p.m. Click Here to sign up for this event or contact Dan Johnson at the Church Office.
SAVE the date! Global Impact Weekend is November 1-3. Pray about how God can use you to fulfill the Great Commission. Visit our sign-up table today in the lobby, or click here.
The First Men’s Breakfast will take place on Saturday, October 19 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Share a delicious breakfast, a challenge to lead spiritually and brotherly fellowship. Bring your dad, son, brother or friend! Call the Church Office or use the Click Here to sign up.
Special Business Meeting
The elders have set a Special Business Meeting to be held on Sunday, October 20 at 11:50 a.m. following the 10:30 a.m. service. The purpose of the meeting will be a vote to affirm the call of Santiago Martinez as our Associate Pastor of Hispanic Ministries. All members should plan to be in attendance for this important decision in the life of our church body. Absentee ballots are available at the Deacon station on the north side of the lobby and must be submitted no later than noon on Friday, October 18. Please remember that absentee ballots do not count towards a quorum.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
Awana Nursery is in need of about 4 more adults to help on Wednesday evenings to care for our infants from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. If this is a ministry that God might be leading you to serve in, please contact Lora West. Click Here to complete the volunteer registration form.
The Calvary Handbell Choir is now accepting new members for the 2024-2025 season. If you are High School age or older and desire to serve the Lord through this music ministry or would like more information contact Mark Duncan or call the Church Office for more information.
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
9/29 - Baptism: 6:00 p.m.
10/12 - Membership Class*
10/11 - Taylor University Chorale Free Concert*
10/11-13 - Student Ministries Fall Retreat
10/12 - Membership Class*
10/17 - Senior Saints Trip*
10/17-19 - Crossroads Fall Retreat
10/18-19 - Women’s Disciple Making Ministry Retreat
10/19 - Men’s Breakfast*
10/27 - Parent Dedication*
10/27 - Pastor Appreciation (After Evening Service)
11/1-3 - Global Impact Weekend
11/8-9 - Worship Ministries Retreat
11/16 - Men’s Breakfast
11/21 - Senior Saints Hymn Sing & Lunch at Calvary
11/27 - Thanksgiving Eve Family Dinner
11/28-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday (Office Closed)
11/28-30 - No events, Building is closed