9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
More Loyal Than a Mother
Isaiah 49
Pastor Bret Laird
6:00 p.m.
Acts 2
Pastor Jeff Whitaker
Go Groups to follow
Important Announcement
BLOCK CLOSED. The Block will be closed for structural repairs for the foreseeable future. FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER THE BLOCK FOR ANY REASON. This will impact several groups, especially our NextGen ministries. If you are a part of a group that utilizes this space, we encourage you to watch for communication from your group for any room changes or other things you may need to know. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your cooperation.
NEWS
Chicken Sandwiches 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.
This January marks the 40th year our nation is observing Sanctity of Human Life, recognizing the value of every human life, from the moment of conception to birth. We celebrate God’s gift of life as we each are made in His own image. Over 30,000 unborn children lost their lives in Michigan in 2022 and over 900 of those were in Kalamazoo County. Please see the bulletin insert to see how you have helped through giving, prayers, volunteering, and clothing & diaper donations through your local pregnancy care center. Please continue to pray to be that voice for the unborn so that they may life and have it to the full (John 10:10b).
Women's Bible Studies for the Spring Semester begin on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Please note these changes from last Sunday's bulletin. There will be two studies offered on Tuesday mornings that will have child care available and one study offered on Thursday mornings that will not have child care available. Sign up in the Fellowship Center, January 14, 21 and 28. For specific class offerings and online sign ups Click Here. Registration closes January 29.
Men’s Breakfast will take place on Saturday, January 20 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! We encourage you to read “Unity/Disciplining and Reconciling/Forgiving” pages 29-41 in our book ahead of time, and future readings each month so that you will be in tune with the speakers challenge and prepared to discuss the content with the guys at your table. Call the Church Office or Click Here to sign up, and stop by the office or see Jim West to get a book.
Offering Envelopes are available at a table as you enter the Fellowship Center. If you do not have a giving number, please complete the form on the table to be assigned a number. Envelopes no longer have dates or numbers, so for those who have a giving number, stickers with your name and giving number can be found in the folder at the table. There you will also find detailed instructions on how to give online if you would prefer that option. Please contact the church office with any questions.
Opportunities to Serve
God is blessing Calvary with many young married couples who desire to be active in LifeGroups, Church Service and serving the Lord on Sunday mornings. Due to this blessing, God is also blessing our nursery department with an abundance of babies and toddlers that need our love. Would you consider serving in our nursery on Sunday mornings once a month during either the first or second service? Please contact Lora West. if you are interested or if you have any questions.
Tuesday Women’s Bible Studies resume February 6 and we are so excited! There is a great need for helpers in the Children’s Ministry those mornings. If you are able to help in any capacity - weekly or as a fill-in - or if you have questions about what our Tuesday mornings look like with the children, please reach out to Jenna Yetman. Please prayerfully consider coming alongside us to help minister to the littlest ones of our church and teach them how much Jesus loves them!
Elder Focus
Jim Trombley and his wife, Kathy, have three children: Michael, Matthew, and Emily. He was saved at the age of eight and started attending Calvary Bible Church in 2001. He has served in Kids Praise!, Prayer Corps, and Praise Band, as well as a 1711 LifeGroup leader, Deacon 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
1/20 - Men’s Breakfast
1/28 - David Kaneversky’s Installation Service
1/28 - Baptisms held in all 3 services
2/17 - Men’s Breakfast
3/16 - Men’s Breakfast
3/17 - Kids Praise! Musical “Back to the Beginning”
3/25-29 - Spring Break, No Activities
3/31 - Easter Sunday Services
4/20 - Men’s Breakfast
5/18 - Men’s Breakfast (final for the season)