9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
After Jesus was born in
Bethlehem
Matthew 2:1-12
Dan Johnson
6:00 p.m.
No Evening Service
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for this is what has been written by the prophet:
‘AND YOU, BETHLEHEM, LAND OF JUDAH, ARE BY NO MEANS LEAST AMONG THE LEADERS OF JUDAH; FOR OUT OF YOU SHALL COME FORTH A RULER WHO WILL SHEPHERD MY PEOPLE ISRAEL.’”
Then Herod secretly called the magi and determined from them the exact time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the Child; and when you have found Him, report to me, so that I too may come and worship Him.” After hearing the king, they went their way; and the star, which they had seen in the east, went on before them until it came and stood over the place where the Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod, the magi left for their own country by another way.
— Matthew 1:1-12(NASB1995)
NEWS
The Church Office will be closed January 1.
On January 4, there will be one service at 10:30 a.m. and no evening Service. Nursery care will be available.
The Elders have approved the following people for Membership: Matt and Connie VanDussen
The Calvary Christmas album “A Light Still Shines”, is available for purchase in the church office. The CD is $15 or 2/$25. The album is also digitally available on all major music streaming services.
To take advantage of year-end, charitable deductions for donations made online or in the mail, contributions must be made electronically or postmarked by December 31, 2025. Checks hand-delivered to the church in January, even if they are dated in December, will be a 2026 charitable contribution. These regulations are established by the IRS.
The Elders have established the 2025 Year-End Giving Project to fund the purchase of a replacement van to be shared by our Global Partners when at the Mission House and for other church use; and to fund Healthy Homes window projects in 2026. Both the church cargo van and minivan used by visiting Global Partners have recently required repairs that far exceed their value and are being sold. The plan is to purchase one van that can serve both needs. Healthy Homes serves Kalamazoo families by installing free replacement windows for families in need and sharing Christ’s love through practical help and spiritual encouragement.
The goal to purchase a van is $30,000;
$12,500 is needed to fund two annual Healthy Homes projects in 2026.
Kids Praise!, Calvary’s children’s choir, is accepting new members for their 2nd semester. Please click here to sign up or for more information.
Wednesday Evening Strategic Seminar on January 7, 2026 - All Growth Groups will be combined and any parents of those in AWANA will be invited to join. There will be a short lesson and then a Q&A style panel discussion with a couple of the Pastors addressing “Contemporary Hindrances to Growing in Christ”
Winter Growth Groups will kick off on January 14, 2026. Register here.
Men’s Bible Study
Core Training - Evangelism and Apologetics (PM1)
Core Training - Bible Memorization for Life (CL5*)
SAVE THE DATE: Calvary is hosting a regional men’s conference February 21 called “Act Like Men!” Registration will open around the end January to beginning February. More information to come!
Women’s Disciple Making Ministry: 2026 Spring Bible study registration is now open! Three studies will be offered Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m. beginning Tuesday, February 3. Childcare will be provided! Click here to register or call the Church Office.
If you need new Offering Envelopes or have not received them in the past, they are now available in the Fellowship Center or by contacting the Church Office. These envelopes do not have a number. The office will provide stickers to be applied to each envelope with your name and giving number.
Opportunities to Serve
Women’s Disciple Making Ministry is excited to start the spring Bible studies on February 3, 2026. The Tuesday morning children’s program is still a need of adults who is willing and able to help with infants through age 5. The need to provide a room for children of homeschool age is growing each year. We want to be able to provide this for the many moms who may benefit from having a safe place for their children so they can attend their Bible study. If you can help in this area, please click here to contact Jenna Yetman.
SHARE Conference – March 22–27, 2026 (Almaty, Kazakhstan) Calvary Bible Church is sending a team to serve Global Servants. We need about 20 volunteers for the children’s program (nursery through age 12, including PE, music, art, and security). Additional needs include: educational specialists, OT, audiologist, worship leaders, sound/A/V support, doctor, optometrist, and a prayer coordinator.
· Info Meeting: Sunday, January 11 at 4:30 p.m. in Reception Room A (122A)
Contact: Dan Haney at 269-207-4879 or email Dan Haney.
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.