THIS MORNING – October 5, 2014
Welcome to worship at Calvin Church, where we seek to live in
and share Jesus’ love for all.
Pastor Greg will begin a new sermon series from the book of
Ecclesiastes. His sermon is titled “Meaningless” based on
Ecclesiastes 1.
We will celebrate Communion during the worship service.
We welcome Jennifer Vander Galien from Shining A Light
organization who will give her testimony and share about her
ministry to the women in Tanzania during the service.
The offering today is for Calvin Ministries. These funds help
support the ministry of Calvin Church.
CALVIN CHRONICLE – All submissions for the November
Chronicle are due to Shelly Prins by next week Thursday,
October 16. Thank you!
OUR MISSION AND VISION NIGHT will be held TODAY starting
at 4:30 PM. We will explore how we best connect with God. We
will understand and celebrate God's calling on our lives. Who
God wants us to be, and what God wants us to do, are the most
important questions in our lives. Come and enjoy time well spent
together. Pizza will be served at 6 p.m. after the celebration.
Nursery will be provided. Everyone is invited and encouraged to
attend! See you tonight!!
A MOM'S GROUP will meet this week Tuesday, October 7 from
9 - 11 a.m. at the Kett's house (51 152nd Ave.). Kids are
welcome! Moms, come for a time of fellowship while the kids
play. Questions: Talk to Amie Kett (269-998-4551).
THIS MORNING’S ORDER OF WORSHIP
Call to Worship in Song
Welcome & Greetings
Worship & Praise in Song
Testimony from Jennifer Vander Galien
Congregational Prayer
Message
Communion
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.
WELCOME TO CALVIN'S COFFEE BAR – Parents/Adults, join
us in the fellowship room downstairs Sunday mornings at 9:15
a.m. for coffee and a time of fellowship during our Sunday School
time.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP will NOT meet TONIGHT
from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Instead they will be participating in the
Mission/Vision Night beginning at 4:30 p.m.
MEN'S LIFE GROUP SEASON TO START – Men, our season
begins this week Thursday, October 9. Just for October we will
meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, then go back to the 1st and 3rd
Thursdays for subsequent months. We will meet here at Calvin,
in the downstairs activity room at 6:30 pm for a meal together.
Then we will begin the video series FIGHT by Craig Groeschel.
Our group always welcomes all men, teenage guys to patriarchs,
members and friends of Calvin Church. Come join us for good
food and good fellowship. Come grow with us and strengthen
your relationship with our awesome God. Questions? See Brian
Fuder, Rick Klompmaker or Jerry Mokma, or call Jerry at (616)
510-1862.
COOKIES FOR BIBLE CLUB – Kids Life Bible Club
begins October 8! Invitations have been handed out, teaching
materials are gathered and teachers and helpers are ready! We
are excited about this last year with Glerum School and eagerly
anticipate sharing the Bible Stories with the kids. But we still
need one thing and that is COOKIES! Would you bless us again
by donating cookies (they do not need to be homemade) so that
we can give the kids a snack when they arrive? Just a reminder:
nothing with peanuts or peanut butter, no crackers or chips, only
cookies please. THANK YOU!
CALVIN CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – cont.
NEW ADDRESSES – Viv Por and Pat Beyer have moved. Viv’s
new address is 11833 James St., Apt. #5, Holland, MI 49424.
Her new phone number is 610-5493. Pat’s new address is 755
E. 16th St., Apt. 118, Holland, MI 49423.
CAN YOU BAKE BROWN BREAD OR MUFFINS? We are
asking for donations of brown breads and/or muffins that we can
serve before Sunday School on Sunday mornings. If every home
could bake a couple loaves of brown bread or a couple dozen
muffins we could provide these on Sunday mornings. You could
bake them whenever it's convenient and we can put them in the
freezer at church to use as needed. We would love to have many
people participate in this small act of service. You can bring what
you bake to church any time and leave it in the kitchen. Please
mark it "For Sunday mornings" and we'll take it from there! Thank
you so much!!!
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.
High School & Middle 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 Beth Hartline.
Kids Life Bible Club (begins Oct. 8): - Wednesdays, 3:30 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.
4:30 p.m.
MONDAY:
7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY:
9 – 11 a.m.
WEDNESDAY: 11:00 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY:
1:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Sunday School (6 – 12 grade)
Morning Worship Service
Mission/Vison Night
Council Meeting
Mom’s Group at Kett’s house
Staff Meeting
Bible Club
Cadets/GEMS
Ladies Bible Study with Lynnelle Pierce
Men’s LIFE Group
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NEXT SUNDAY – Pastor Greg will bring us the message.
TODAY – Oct. 5
NEXT SUNDAY – Oct. 12
Offerings
Offerings
Calvin Ministries
Back to God Hour
Greeters
Greeters
Kent & Kathy Van Til
Aaron & Linnae Viles
Dan & Sue Vos
Doug & Elaine Antuma
Nursery
Nursery
Shelly Prins
Dale Eizenga
Emily Holst
Julie Kammeraad
Kent Van Til
Jared Van Heest
Children & Worship (3½ - K)
Children & Worship (3½ - K)
Lesson – Birth of Isaac
Teacher – Kristin Edwards
Helper – Katie Holst
Kid Connection (1st – 4th)
Lesson – A Penalty, A Party, and a
Promise
Teacher – Harriet Van Heest
Helper – Brandt Van Heest
Lesson – A Sold Birthright
Teacher – Kristin Edwards
Helper – Brandt Van Heest
Kid Connection (1st – 4th)
Lesson – Family Feud
Teacher – Harriet Van Heest
Helper – Caleb Van Heest
Ushers for October
Pray for Gary Teja as he leaves this week Wednesday for
Africa (Ghana and Niger). Pray that he has recuperated
enough to make the long trip which involves 2 eight-hour
plane rides each way, several shorter plane rides in the
U.S. and between Ghana and Niger both ways. Both Ghana
and Niger have a high risk of malaria according to the CDC.
Pray that the anti-malarial medicine keeps Gary healthy.
Please continue to pray for Pastor Chris & Vivy, Duane &
Cindy and Josue and their team with The Source Church
plant in South Florida as they have begun weekly worship
services. Pray for God's direction in helping them connect
with people that need to hear the good news of Jesus! Pray
for a strong, committed launch team to help them with the
work each week.
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.
Cal Hirdes, Kevin Kammeraad, Rick Klompmaker
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.
Give thanks to God that the Gathering, the church at
Benjamin's Hope, has grown significantly. Many worship
services have over 100 people in attendance including
some who have not participated in worship for many years.
Pray for God's grace for the needs of this growing
community including a move to indoor worship services
starting TONIGHT, at 6 PM at Beechwood Reformed
Church.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRO-LIFE CORNER – Lives are saved when God's faithful sacrifice
an hour or two a week to stand for those who have no voice!
Unless we are there, (praying at an abortion mill) that innocent child
is voiceless and defenseless and moments away from certain death.
GROUNDWORK – The Call of Moses: Last week our Groundwork
program left Moses as a baby who had been drawn out of the Nile
and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter. Now, just a few verses later in
Exodus, many years have passed and Moses' circumstances have
changed dramatically. Join the conversation as we study Exodus 34 and the call of Moses. Tune in to Groundwork – find a local radio
station or listen now at www.GroundworkOnline.com.
KIDS CORNER – Epic Story (Part 3): The epic story continues as
Cole is deathly ill, and there’s only one cure to help save his life.
The Professor at this dome and the KC gang are on a mission to get
the job done. The only problem is it may be too late. Find a station
or listen online. Then contact Kids Corner at Box 506, Worth IL
60482 or email kids@kidscorner.net for great resources for kids and
parents.
CROSSROAD CONNECTION – Is Racism Still an Issue? – Last
year, America celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of Martin Luther
King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech. But is racism in America truly
eradicated? This week, Zakiya Jackson, Core Principle Trainer for
the CCDA, challenges Christians to keep pursuing racial
reconciliation, even in the twenty-first century. Go to www.cbi.tv to
watch this week’s Crossroad Connection!
WE HAVE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FALL CAMPING AT
THE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CONFERENCE GROUNDS!
Please join us October 22-26 for our Family Fall Harvest Festival!
We have a lot of fun activities planned; pumpkin carving, hayrides,
family dodgeball, Gagaball, Fall Palooza, community meal times,
and more! The store, grill, craft barn, and activity center will also be
open. Check out all of the details at www.crcg.org and give us a call
@ 616-842-2092 to make your camping reservations!
“A CORD OF THREE STRANDS IS NOT EASILY BROKEN” – Life
frays the cords of our marriage. Our jobs, families, activities and
schedules can create a lot of tension on our marriages. Take
advantage of a weekend experience on October 24 – 26 that can
restore, renew and revitalize your marriage. For more information
and to register, go to www.reformedme.org.
NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN – Participate in the National Life Chain
from 2 – 3 p.m. today beginning near 16th Street and Fairbanks
Avenue in Holland, sponsored by Right to Life of Holland Area.
Appropriate signs will be provided.
ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME SUPERVISOR – The Holland
Deacons’ Conference is seeking a qualified Christian adult to serve
as a full-time live-in home supervisor for six developmentally
disabled men at My Brother’s House I in Holland, MI. Interested
individuals should request an application information packet by
email to jack@hdccrc.org. Deadlines for applications has been
extended to October 10, 2014.
THE ANNUAL MITTEN-PLUS DRIVE is coming soon! Last year,
we exceeded our goal of 3,000 items in our 30th year…now our 31st
annual drive is underway. We will again need mittens, gloves,
scarves, hats, slippers, sweaters, etc. in ALL sizes, children’s and
adults. All items MUST BE NEW! Please consider now what you
can contribute.
Donations are due at Graafschap CRC on
November 29.
CITY ON A HILL HEALTH CLINIC is seeking volunteers to assist
individuals and families to sign up for insurance on the Health
Insurance Marketplace. No insurance experience needed. Training
provided. If interested please call 616-748-6009.
ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is looking for a girls JV basketball
coach and a JH boys ‘B’ basketball coach. If you are interested or
know someone that is, please contact Joel Bont via email
at jbont@zionchristian.net or by phone at (616) 878-9472 ex. 120.
AUCTION!! MOSES will hold its annual fund-raiser auction
on Saturday, October 18 at the Grandville Christian School, 3934
Wilson in Grandville. Silent auction and dinner begin at 5:00
p.m. and the live auction at 6:30 p.m. Check out our website
at mosesweb.org for listings of some great bargains. Funds raised
will be used to purchase building materials for the projects we do for
impoverished communities in Mississippi and Mexico.
EXPERIENCE CROSS-CULTURAL TORONTO WITH MOSES
(Making OurSelves Equipped Servants) November 26-30, 2014.
Even though it is NOT Thanksgiving in Canada that weekend, you
will find many reasons to give thanks as you serve our Lord. This
trip is open to teens, families and senior citizens. Tasks are more
people-oriented than strenuous. See mosesweb.org or contact Judy
VanderArk at mosesjudy@gmail.com for more information.
reception. On Oct. 7 at noon, experience a most unique pairing piano and percussion. Prof. Hyesook Kim, piano, Prof. Matt Beck,
percussion and the percussion studio join together to present "Piano
& Percussion." Admission is free; tickets are not required.
CALVIN COLLEGE - Common Grace in Business-Join Dr. Richard
Mouw, Dr. Peter Heslam and a host of business leaders, students,
scholars and theologians as we explore how common grace applies
to business in a one-day symposium at Calvin College on October
31,
2014.
Visit
www.calvin.edu/innovation/events/commongracesymposium
for
details or to register. Student discounts and keynote-only
registrations available.
FREE WEBINAR - Join us on October 15 when Graham Seel
presents '"Every Square Inch" in the Workplace'. This webinar will
explore ways in which the church and its leaders can equip and
encourage members to see God in their workplace and to live out
their faith as Kingdom workers there. For more details and
registration for this free, one-hour event visit crcna.org/webinars.
CALVIN COLLEGE - Calvin College helps bring Q Commons to
Grand Rapids. Q Commons brings the Q national event experience
to Grand Rapids. Join us from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday evening, Oct.
9, at the Ladies Literary Club as we gather to learn and consider
how to advance good in Grand Rapids. Combining three nationally
broadcasted talks with three locally curated, in-person talks, you will
be
informed
and equipped to
advance good.
See
QIdeas.org/QCommons/GrandRapids for details.
CALVIN SYMPOSIUM ON WORSHIP - You are invited to attend
the annual Calvin Symposium on Worship, January 29-31, 2015, at
Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary. This year's
worship theme is based on 2 Corinthians. The preachers include M.
Craig Barnes, Tim Blackmon, Denise Kingdom Grier, Meg Jenista,
and Pablo Jimenez. There are excellent rates for students and
groups from churches. All worship services are free and open to the
public, including the Friday night service (7:00 p.m. in the Covenant
Fine Arts Center). See www.calvin.edu/symposium/ for complete
information.
CALVIN SYMPOSIUM ON WORSHIP - Each year many
Symposium participants comment on the warm hospitality they
experience at Calvin. We are grateful for many volunteers who help
us with this. If you would be interested in volunteering, please email
worshipsymposium@calvin.edu or phone 616-526-6088.
CALVIN COLLEGE - Reinvigorate your mind and spirit at our new
noontime series— Notes at Noon. Stop by the Covenant Fine Arts
Center Recital Hall once a month for a half recital and casual
POSITION OPENING - World Renew, an agency of the Christian
Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA), has a full time
opening for a Program Consultant in Mozambique*. *The position
incumbent will operate out of the regional office in Malawi with travel
to Mozambique. We require someone with a proven track record in
partner consultations on program quality, implementation and
management, as well as organizational governance and resource
development experience. This position will also contribute to World
Renew’s constituency development priorities including reporting and
communicating with donors. Visit www.worldrenew.net/careers for
more information; to apply, submit your resume, a cover letter
indicating skills and experience and your response to the follow-up
questions to lchiarot@worldrenew.net. Application deadline is Oct.
13.
WORLD RENEW RESPONDS TO EBOLA: - WORLD RENEW
Responds to Ebola: As of September 23, more than 6,500 people
have been infected by the Ebola virus and 3,000 have died. World
Renew is responding with the Christian Health Association of Liberia
(CHAL) and the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL)
providing medical supplies and training. We invite you to join us in
praying for this crisis. To support World Renew's response, donate
at worldrenew.net, call 1-800-552-7972, or mail your check (marked
“West Africa Ebola Crisis 2014”) to World Renew, 1700 28th St. SE,
Grand Rapids, MI, 49508. Please also join us for a live chat on
Facebook with Mary Crickmore, World Renew's Team Leader for
West Africa, on Wednesday, October 8 at 12 EST at
facebook.com/worldrenew.
KIDS CORNER - At Kids Corner, we hope that you are enjoying our
weekly episodes of Bible lessons wrapped in fun adventures. A
series of new episodes start Oct. 18. A family discussion guide and
a family devotional come with each week's episode. Oct. 18/25 In
the Beginning and the science fair; Nov. 1 Servants, knights, lords
and ladies; Nov. 8 How are people blessed? Nov. 15 Old Time radio
and super heroes; Nov. 22 A wedding in Terrene? Nov. 29 Are you
too young to receive God's call? Dec. 6 Liz faces his greatest fear!
Visit www.kidscorner.net and hear what Liz and the gang are up to.
DIRECTOR OF MINISTRIES & ADMINISTRATION SEARCH - The
Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) is seeking
nominees and applicants for the position of Director of Ministries
and
Administration.
For
more
information
visit
www.crcna.org/DMAsearch. To apply send cover letter and resume
to Michelle DeBie, Director of Human Resources at
dmasearch@crcna.org by November 28, 2014.
SUPPORT MOMS IN NICARAGUA - Tesoros De Dios, is a CRWM
ministry which serves special needs children and their families. As a
volunteer you will impact the lives of the parents (especially Moms)
as they come from very challenging situations because of poverty
and cultural misunderstandings. Lead Bible studies, provide
counseling, initiate income training classes etc. More information is
available at www.crwm.org or contact volunteer@crcna.org about
this 1 year opportunity.
EXPERIENCE MINISTRY IN HONDURAS - Calling YOUTH (late
teens) and YOUNG ADULTS! You are invited to participate with
World Renew's SWAP program in Honduras! Serving With A
Purpose is an incredible 4 week summer opportunity that will
provide on the ground experiences with World Renew staff as they
seek to respond to poverty issues and their causes. If this sounds
intriguing to you then more information is available at
www.worldrenew.net or contact volunteer@crcna.org. We look
forward to hearing from you!
POSITION OPENING - The Christian Reformed Church in North
America has a full-time (40 hrs/wk) position opening for a Database
Architect & Administrator. This position will take responsibility for the
design, testing, and implementation of changes to the database
structure related to the CRCNA’s Salesforce.com org(s). Visit
www.crcna.org/jobs for details or to complete an online application,
attaching a resume and cover letter by Oct. 10.