9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
The Family Resemblance
1 John 2:28-3:10
Ryan Whitaker
Communion
6:00 p.m.
In the Chapel
Our Shepherd
Psalm 23 and Various Scriptures
Austin Dosh
Go Groups
See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God;
and such we are.
1 John 3:1a (NASB)
Today’s Message
Ryan Whitaker and his wife, Carolyn, have two children: Otis and Finley. Ryan was saved at a young age. Although he came on staff in 2016, he has long known Calvary as a supporting church growing up as a missionary kid in Taiwan. Ryan serves as the Director of Corporate Worship. He holds a BM in Voice Performance from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music and is currently working towards an Mdiv. at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
NEWS
Our students will be collecting a coin offering today in the morning services. This offering is used by the Next Generation ministries for special purchases. We appreciate the financial gifts that you generously donate.
Koinonia, a Calvary ministry for people 60 and older, will be touring the Studebaker Mansion and Museum in South Bend, Indiana, on Thursday, August 21. There is a $10 entrance fee. Lunch will also be the responsibility of those attending. The bus will leave from the church promptly at 8:30 a.m. in order to arrive by 10:00 a.m. Click here to sign up or call the Church Office.
Another GriefShare 13 week session is beginning August 11–November 10. It will meet Monday mornings from 10:00 am to 12 noon at Calvary Bible Church. This Biblically based ministry is for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Click here to register.
Men 18 years and older! You are invited to join us for the Fall Men’s Retreat on September 19-21, at beautiful Bair Lake Bible Camp in Jones, Michigan. Fellowship, fun, and spiritual growth are the words of the day! There are 3 options to choose from while staying at BLBC. Click here sign-up, pay and fill out the participation waiver all in one easy step. If you have questions click here to email Clay VanDussen.
Today in the Word is available on the White Display Case in the Fellowship Center and in the Lobby Entryways.
An informational meeting will be held at the home of Bill and Debbie Walker on Thursday, August 14 from 7:00–8:00 p.m. for those interested in a short-term mission trip to the CMDE Conference, March 26–April 10, 2025. The team will provide childcare and a VBS program for preschoolers of attending families. Individuals, couples, and families with children 14 and older are welcome to serve. For more information, click here to email Deb Walker .
Wednesday night Growth Groups are starting September 10. Click here for a full list of classes. Calvary Core Training courses are now offered in 7-week sessions. These are the upcoming Core Training classes for this fall:
A Session (September 10-October 22) B Session (October 29-December 17)
Pentateuch and Historical Books Wisdom and Prophetic Books
Global Outreach and Ministry Tools for Advanced Bible Study
Marriage Parenting
Opportunities to Serve
Children’s Ministry Sunday School is still in need of at least 46 helpers, 21 of which need to be adults, during the month of August. If you are available and willing to serve please contact Hannah Haney in the church office or click here to email her .
Interested in being a Greeter at one of our doors to the church on Sunday morning or helping to staff the Information/Guest Services booth in the lobby? We have open positions in both hospitality ministries. Please contact Pastor Dan at the Church Office or email him at dan.johnson@calvarybible.org if you would like to serve.
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.