THIS MORNING – February 8, 2015
“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord
Jesus Christ” (Romans 1:7). Welcome to the Lord’s house for
worship!
Pastor Greg will continue his sermon series on unity. His sermon
is titled “Yes, He Does That Too!” based on John 17:20-26.
The offering today is for Christian Reformed Race Relations.
The Ministry of Race Relations is mandated by synod "to design,
organize, and implement programs that will assist the
denomination, churches, and members in eliminating the causes
and effects of racism within the body of believers and throughout
the world.”
THIS MORNING’S ORDER OF WORSHIP
Call to Worship in Song
Welcome & Greetings
Worship & Praise in Song
Congregational Prayer
Children’s Dismissal
Message
Song of Response
Offering
Benediction
Closing Song
CALVIN CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
DID YOU MISS A SUNDAY AT CHURCH? There are bulletins
and requested announcements from the prior week in the
information rack on the back wall. We also keep bulletins for the
previous four weeks up by the office that you may pick up.
THE FLU SEASON IS HERE - There are several bottles of
hand sanitizer located throughout the church. Please note
and use hand sanitizer regularly, especially during coffee
time.
CALVIN CONGREGATION - Church closing information will be
listed and announced on WOOD-TV, WZZM-TV, WSCG (91.3)
and WJQ (99.3) radio. Decision regarding closing will be made
by 7:30 a.m. for Sunday services.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP WILL NOT meet tonight.
BLUE LIKE JAZZ – begins TONIGHT for three weeks from 6:30
– 8:00ish. A light supper will be provided from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
We will be reading the book Blue Like Jazz and discussing it.
Pick up your book in the back of church TODAY! A suggested
donation of $12 per book is encouraged but not necessary. Don't
let $12 deter participation. We would love to see everyone
participate. See you tonight!
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH RETREAT – The Middle School
Youth Retreat will be held this week Friday, 5:00 p.m. until 10:00
a.m. on Saturday. Contact Jason Terpstra (648-6871) for more
details.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES – There will no Sunday School
classes (6th – 12th grade) next Sunday due to many school
breaks. The Coffee Bar will be closed as well. Children &
Worship and Kid Connection will meet as usual.
KIDS LIFE BIBLE CLUB/CADETS/GEMS is hosting a dinner for
the kids and their families this Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. At 7:00
p.m. KEVIN KAMMERAAD from Cooperfly, Inc. will present a
fun-filled show of music and puppetry. If anyone from the
congregation would like to take your family to see this, you are
welcome to come to the church auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
YOU’RE INVITED – is a family devotional on the Lord’s Supper.
A great book to read with the family. Check it out in the library.
Also, be sure to check out all the other great books and
resources in the library.
CALVIN CHRONICLE – All submissions for the March Chronicle
are due to Shelly Prins by Thursday, February 19. Thank you!
KIDS LIFE BIBLE CLUB – Could you help us replenish our
cookie supply for Bible Club? Our cupboard is nearly empty!
Nothing with peanuts or peanut butter please.
HEAD OF TRANSPORTATION is needed to oversee routine
maintenance of the church bus and van. Please contact Rick
Klompmaker (399-6115) if interested.
CALVIN CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – cont.
EXTERIOR DOOR KEYS – All exterior door locks have been
replaced. If you still have an old key, please see Brian Fuder to
get a new one. All other requests for keys must be made to the
office. Thank you!
CALVIN CHURCH MISSION & PURPOSE
We believe God has called us to be a reflection of Jesus by Seeking God’s Heart and
Sharing God’s Love. We will love God and others by……
..Worshipping God with our lives
..Connecting people, and creating a place to belong and
build each other up
..Growing to be more like Jesus
..Serving each other, our community and beyond
..Sharing the good news of Jesus
“…to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built
up.”
Ephesians 4:12
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CALVIN!
Children and Worship and Kid Connection: Sunday mornings for 3 ½
year olds thru 5th grade (exit during the service).
Sunday School: Sunday mornings – 9:25 – 9:55 a.m. for 6th thru 12th
grade.
Middle School Youth Group: 1st & 3rd Sunday evenings, 5 – 6:00 p.m. and
other various activities throughout the month. Contact Jason Terpstra.
High School Youth Group: Sunday evenings, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. and other
various activities throughout the month. Contact Jason Terpstra.
Cadets: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Contact Tim Speelman.
GEMS: Wednesdays – 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Contact Chantha Baker.
Kids Life Bible Club: - Wednesdays, 3:40 p.m. at church. Contact Ruth
Kammeraad.
LIFE GROUPS: Meet at various times during the week.
Worship Services: Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.
Pastor: Gregory J. Kett, M.Div., D.Min.
Church Office: phone - 396-4563
387 W. Lakewood Blvd.
E-mail - office@calvinministries.org
Web Site: www.calvinministries.org
Sermon podcasts are available on the church website
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday – 9:00 a.m. – noon
Friday & Saturday – Closed
PRAYER AND PRAISE REQUESTS
THIS WEEK AT CALVIN
TODAY:
9:25 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
MONDAY:
7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY:
6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: 3:40 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY:
1:30 p.m.
FRIDAY:
5:00 p.m.
Sunday School (6 – 12 grade)
Morning Worship Service
Light Supper
Blue Like Jazz Small Group Study
Council Meeting
Bible Club/Cadets/GEMS Party
Bible Club
Cadets/GEMS
Ladies Bible Study with Lynnelle Pierce
Middle School Youth Retreat
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NEXT SUNDAY – Pastor Greg will bring us the message.
TODAY – Feb. 8
NEXT SUNDAY – Feb. 15
Offerings
Offerings
Christian Reformed Race Relations
Holland Deacon’s Conference
Greeters
Greeters
Brent & Kristyn Bouws
Don & Patty Bronkema
Justin & Dana Burie
Dave & Sue Busscher
Nursery
Nursery
Alexis Van Doornik
Susan De Frell
Madison Bouwer
Sue Busscher
Shelly Prins
Chloe Vander Laan
Children & Worship (3½ - K)
Children & Worship (3½ - K)
Lesson – Mustard Seed
Teacher – Trish De Boer
Helper – Chloe Vander Laan
Kid Connection (1st – 4th)
Lesson – Truth or Consequences
Teacher – Jane Glover
Helper – Jenna Glover
Lesson – The Sower
Teacher – Trish De Boer
Helper – Katie Holst
Kid Connection (1st – 4th)
Lesson – Jeopardy
Teacher – Dale Eizenga
Helper – Ben Eizenga
Ushers for February
Congratulations to Jo Graves who will celebrate her 94th birthday this
week Friday, February 13. We thank God for these years that have
been given to her. Happy Birthday Jo!
Heather Putnam is back home. She got some answers and is now
working with the doctors to help her feel better.
Warren Wolters is at Freedom Inn for rehabilitation following his recent
stroke. Pray for God’s healing hand on Warren.
Please pray for Grace Weber who is recovering at home. Pray for
complete healing for Grace.
Kroll Family – Pray for them as they mourn the loss of their 15 year
old son Matt to suicide.
Robyn Smith's mom, Mary Smith has now started Hospice this past
Thursday. She keeps fighting the good fight, but the cancer is taking its
toll on her body. Please pray for her comfort and always pray for the
miracle of healing. Mary and the family covet our prayers. Robyn is my
friend, my wife's best friend, and she enjoys worshipping with Calvin's
family. Thank you Calvin Church. Thank you. Pastor Greg.
Continue to pray for Pastor Chris and Vivy, Duane and Cindy,
Josue and The Source Church in South Florida as they work to share
the gospel in their community. Pray that God through the Holy Spirit
will change hearts and that the gospel message will transform lives.
Pray also for commitment and consistency in people attending
PowerGroups as we start up again in February. Finally, pray for
continued obedience on the part of leadership in the face of difficulties,
that we will be diligently faithful to the calling God has given us, and
that He will provide strength and patience as we face the challenges of
planting a new church.
Doug Vande Riet, Jeff Vander Laan, Ernie Van Doornik
CALVIN CHURCH CONGREGATION and VISITORS
If you have a pastoral care need, or would like to talk with
Pastor Greg, please call him at 231-425-8819.
You may also contact one of our elders or deacons.
Elders are Tom De Boer, Rod Genzink, Joel Glover,
Jerry Mokma, Ernie Van Doornik and Todd Van Heest.
Deacons are Joe Baker, Brent Bouws, Dave Busscher,
Calvin Gutknecht, Dan Vanden Brink, and Aaron Viles.
Pray for Zachary & Sharon Segaar-King & family, our missionaries in
Haiti, Randy Bouwer with RJB Ministries, and Gary Teja with
Multiplication Network Ministries and Christian Reformed World
Missions.
Remember to pray for those who don’t get out regularly – Zona Bos &
Warren Wolters.
Calvin Church’s Leaders, LIFE Group Leaders & Ministry Leaders
– Thank God for their leadership and pray for God to equip them with
wisdom and shepherding hearts.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
GROUNDWORK – LOVE GOD: - How is a loving God both like and
unlike other loves in our lives? Together, let’s dig into what Jesus
means in Matthew 22 when he says the first and greatest
commandment is to love God with everything we have. Join us each
week: subscribe for free weekly email notifications at
ListenToGroundwork.com or visit GroundworkOnline.com to find a
local radio station or listen now.
KIDS CORNER – MERCY ME!: - When Liz crashes Grandpa’s
tractor, he learns a lesson about forgiveness. Follow the Kids
Corner adventures of Liz and his pals every week: subscribe for free
at getkidscorner.com. Find more great resources for kids and
parents at kidscorner.net.
CROSSROAD CONNECTION – Bringing Church to the Streets –
This week, Nate Bull, director of Vanguard Street Ministry, explains
why sharing the Gospel with all people means bringing Jesus’
hands and feet to the places outside our comfort zones. Go to
www.cbi.tv to watch this week’s Crossroad Connection!
LIVING HOPE SHOWCASE 2015 - "Music in Action" - Come see
the Living Hope Singers in action magnifying our God with solos,
duets, quartets and group numbers! Showcase 2015 will be held on
Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20, at 7:00 pm in the Holland
Christian HS Auditorium. To truly be agents of “Music in Action,” $1
of each ticket purchased will be donated to Compassionate
Heart Ministries, a local organization that aims to build inclusive
relationships in Christ for families and individuals living with mild to
moderate disabilities. Tickets for “Music in Action” are available to
purchase online at www.hollandchristian.org/living_hope. Reserved
Seats for $10 are sold online or by placing an order at the High
School Office. (High School Student General Admission for $8 will
be sold two weeks prior to show during lunch hours.) For more
information, contact Julie Kammeraad at 616-218-8536/
juliekammeraad@charter.net or Stephanie Walters at 616-9538905/ kswalters@charter.net.
HOLLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 2015-16 KINDERGARTEN IS
UNDERWAY! Rose Park and South Side offer 3 Day+ and 5 Day
classes. For more information, please contact Courtney Lampen at
(616)
820-2804
or clampen@hollandchristian.org or
visit hollandchristian.org.
HOLLAND CHRISTIAN'S 2015-16 PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT
for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, as well as our new Junior Kindergarten
program begins February 10! For more information, please
visit www.hollandchristian.org/schools/preschool or
contact
Courtney
Lampen
at (616)
8202804 or clampen@hollandchristian.org.
FAMILY FIRE - is an online community exploring Spirit-led family,
marriage, parenting, in-laws, blended families, and intimacy. Find
encouraging articles and devotions at familyfire.com. Subscribe for
regular email updates and connect with our Family Fire community
on Facebook.
CYCLE TO END POVERTY! - Registration is now open for the 10th
anniversary ride of the Sea to Sea Bicycle Tour. Join other cyclists
this summer for a 6-day ride in Ontario or a 10-day ride in Alberta
and raise money for the fight against poverty. Proceeds will fund
ministry by World Renew, Partners Worldwide, International Justice
Mission, and local poverty initiatives in communities along the route.
Volunteers are also urgently needed to assist with both rides. For
information or to register, visit seatosea.org.
FREE WEBINAR - Join us February 18 when Duane Kelderman
presents "Five Factors of Significant Change". This webinar
explores five factors that are present in virtually every instance of
deep change. Understanding them can help leaders to see whether
they are leading in ways that can maximize chances for significant
change. For details and registration for this free, one-hour event visit
crcna.org/webinars.
SERVE AND LEARN IN EGYPT - Come see the pyramids of Giza
along with other ancient sites of Egypt—all while serving God’s
people. CRWM’s service and learning team to Egypt will take place
from April 27-May 7. You can sign up at crwm.org/EgyptSALT.
MADAGASCAR NEEDS TEACHERS - There are 600 Christian
schools run by the FKJM church on the beautiful and friendly island
of Madagascar. Spend a year or two teaching English to students in
Antananarivo City. Visit crwm.org/serve for more information or to
see the next step in applying.
TEACH ENGLISH IN KYRGYZSTAN - Model a Christ-like life to
young students coming from nominal Muslim backgrounds as you
teach English and lead various school projects and extra-curricular
activities in this south Asian country. This partially funded volunteer
postition begins August 2015. Details can
www.crwm.org, or contact volunteer@crcna.org.
be
found
at
ARE YOU A GREAT STORY TELLER/WRITER? - Come support
World Renew's Cambodia Country Consultant (who has limited
English language writing skills) by writing or editing proposals,
reports, newsletters and stories of transformation into proper and
creative English. This exciting volunteer opportunity includes visits
to ministry sites within Cambodia to meet WR partners. Information
available at www.worldrenew.net or volunteer@crcna.org.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD WITH JESUS, a conference
led by Rev. Ray Vander Laan, will be held at Hamilton Christian
Reformed Church (3596 – 47th Street – Hamilton) on Friday, March
20 (7-8:30 pm); Saturday, March 21 (9 am – 4 pm) and Sunday,
March 22 (9:30 am worship service). For more information and to
register for this conference contact the church at 269.751.8877
or hcrc3596@gmail.com. A lunch will be provided Saturday noon.
A love offering will be taken to help offset the cost of this weekend
and benefit That The World May Know Ministry.