9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Responding to Inverted Moralism, Part 7
Isaiah 5:20 & Selected Scripture
Pastor Bret Laird
6:00 p.m.
Ministry Highlight:
Italy Team Prayer
Acts 25
Andy Yetman
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
Pizza 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 Membership: Matt Bau, Chuck & Karen Mahrt, Ben & Kat Spieldenner, and Berry & Emily Starnes.
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.
Calling all men! Our Men’s Breakfast kick-off is Saturday, October 19 at 8:30 a.m. This year we are walking through the letter to the Colossians together. There is a schedule/bookmark (in spinner racks in lobby) for you to pick up that has all the dates and passages to read ahead for the group time each month. Put these dates on your calendar and bring a friend! You will be glad you did. Call the Church Office or use the Click Here to sign up.
Ladies, Sister time has started, and you can still get connected! There are a few groups, with and without childcare, that have openings. Please contact Jessica Mason to connect with a group.
The Senior Saints group will be taking a fall color tour to Fennville, on Thursday, October 17 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.
Women, on March 1, 2025 the Women’s Disciple Making Ministry is planning an all-day intergenerational outreach event centered around skill building for women. If you are interested in leading a workshop in any area of creativity, hospitality, cooking, baking, exercise, or fundamental life skills, we would like to speak with you! Visit our table in the Fellowship Center or contact Laura Reynhout.
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.
Bless an Angel Tree child for Christmas 2024 by giving gifts on behalf of the incarcerated parent. Sign up in your Life Group or call John Hoogenboom for details about buying gifts or donating money to purchase gifts.
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 ordination and 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.
Would you enjoy serving and helping in the kitchen? Would you enjoy dropping off a dessert or prepared side dish? We are looking for people who are willing to help in the kitchen or drop of a food item to the kitchen for funeral luncheons. Volunteer functions and time commitment would vary with each event. Please email Laura Studabaker or call to be added to the Funeral Luncheon list.
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
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
12/8 - Kids Praise! Ends for the term
12/13 - Christmas Album Release Date
12/13-15 - Calvary Christmas Concerts
12/18 - Last Night of Programs
12/21 - Men’s Breakfast
21/21-14/25 - No events, building is closed
12/24 - Office closes at noon
12/25-26 - Christmas Holiday (Office is Closed)
12/29 - 5th Sunday