Effective January 2, the start time for the second service will return to 10:30 a.m. When the pandemic started, the second service start time was delayed to ensure that there was adequate time to complete any additional procedures necessary. At the request of the Deacons, those serving in the Next Generation Ministries, and others, the Elders decided to return to our historical service times.
New Opportunities for Fellowship!
If you are post-college through age 35 you are cordially invited to join us for NextSteps, meeting at 9:00 a.m. in Room 300! Together we will enjoy community, growth, service, outreach, worship, and prayer in a focused, yet relaxed, interactive and engaging environment. In order to encourage us in our quest for growth in grace and truth, multiple formats will be utilized to address a broad array of topical and biblical studies, issues of shared life experience, and current challenges in our post-Christian culture. Come join us!
Women's Thursday Morning Bible Study will begin January 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Center and will run through April 1. We will be going through the book "Choosing Forgiveness," by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. There are no secret formulas for forgiveness, but there are biblical principles that will help us break free from bitterness and pain. Discover specific strategies for putting God's grace and mercy into practice as we study God's Word, pray for one another, and grow in obedience and love. Click here to sign up or call the church office. Today is the last day to register!
Due to an unexpected demand on the Ripkin’s schedule the Global Impact Weekend Dates have changed to this weekend.
Global Impact Weekend, October 17 & 18.
Saturday, October 17: All Day Conferenece from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Speaker Nik Ripkin whose life story is captured in the movie “The Insanity of God” will present a 5 session conference on Saturday. Lunch is included for the first 200 individuals. Registration is required by Thursday, October 15 at noon.
Sunday, October 18: Women’s Event - Reflections with Ruth Ripkin
Ladies are invited at 4:00 for a time of worship, fellowship as Ruth Ripkin shares her part of the Ripkin story of walking by faith. Registration is required by Thursday, October 15 at noon.
Bread of Life Ministry
The Elders have established a partnership with the South Michigan Food Bank to provide food boxes to families and individuals who have been negatively affected by the economic shutdown associated with Covid-19. On Thursday, April 30, between 2-4 p.m., people can drive up to the south entrance of the church and both a food box and an evangelistic letter from Calvary will be placed in their trunk. For those without a vehicle, walk-up pickup will also be available. Volunteers can also deliver a limited number of boxes directly to people’s porches, but this must be arranged in advance by completing the online form. This ministry is for anyone, either in the church or in our community, who could benefit from supplemental grocery assistance. For example, South Michigan Food Bank’s guidelines list an income of $70,320 or less for a family of 6 or $25,520 for an individual, as meeting the standards for the USDA and donated grocery-store food they are providing. This means many students, individuals, and families in our own congregation qualify. We will have 275 boxes available, so please take advantage of this ministry, and also help us get the word out!