Calvary Community Brochure

LIFE {TOGETHER}

experiencing community at calvary

LIFE {TOGETHER} To be the church it is essential to be in a community - to experience life together. Community is breaking down the big to the small. It's walking through the good stuff and the bad stuff together, with your people.

It's getting together often to pray, to study the Bible, to take care of each other. Life is crazy and awesome and it's often less than perfect. But when we show up, when we agree that we is better than I, we can walk through it all, hand in hand and find God showing up, everywhere we look.

Looking to get engaged in a community that consists of folks from all ages and stages of life? Look no further...

Community Groups

Community groups, typically consisting of 10-14 people, meet regularly in group members’ homes or at the church.

They are designed to encourage and equip people from all walks of life to live authentically in the company of others.

The group members gather together regularly to study the Bible, pray, care for one another and commit to doing Life {Together}.

There is more than one way to join a Community Group: • Community Group Launches: Three times a year (September 29, January 26 and May 4 for 2013-2014), we launch several new Community Groups. To participate, sign up at MyCalvaryGR.org.

• Contact the Office: If you would like to join a Community Group, please contact us at community@calvarygr.org or 956-9377, ext. 5650, and we will work with you to find a group.

• Connection Point: Visit the Connection Point after one of the Sunday morning services to talk to someone about joining one of our Community Groups.

Monday Night Bible Study

Mondays (September - April) | 7:00pm | Chapel Monday Night Bible Study is a place where men and women of all ages meet together every Monday evening throughout the school year to study God’s word, for prayer and for fellowship. The evening begins at 7:00pm with men and women each meeting in small groups for about an hour, then for the last half hour, we all meet together in the Chapel for teaching until about 8:35.

Why should I join a Community Group?

Community is a place where you belong; a place where you develop relationships with other believers and do life together. We believe that authentic Christian community is the ideal place for sustained growth to occur.

What kind of a commitment would this be?

Most groups meet every other week for 1 ½ -2 hours. Each group decides the elements of group meetings, but they should include a time for prayer and fellowship as well as learning from God’s Word. We ask for a commitment to meet together at least eight times. When you attend a launch event, you will be placed with a group that best meets your needs.

How can I become a group leader?

To lead a group, you need to have a heart for people, be willing to serve, have a teachable spirit and be a seasoned believer. We ask that you be (or are willing to become) a member of Calvary Church. You do not need to have all the answers, do all the talking or do everything perfectly. For more details, contact us in Calvary Community (956-9377). We would love to meet with you.

Adult Sunday Classes

Have you wanted to get involved in a class at Calvary on Sunday mornings?

We encourage you to visit one of our many classes. This is your chance to meet new people and get involved in the smaller community of Calvary Church.

9:40 Classes

(9:00 in July/August)

Acts 2:42 Colossians 3:1-2 Connect Fellowship Bible Flock Greenhouse Growing in Remarriage Growing Strong Families Heirs Together Koinonia Legacy Builders Life Builders Marriage Plus Single Focus Women Seeking Wisdom

11:15 Classes

(10:45 in July/August)

24/7 Baby Boomers & Beyond Barnabas Family Tree Foundations Gil’Christ Go Getters Logos Merge Momentum Philadelphian Threshold

Adults (All Ages)

9:40am Colossians 3:1-2 | Yellow House A gathering of cross-generational believers who desire to study God’s Word in-depth in an informal setting with group discussions.

We focus on Bible study, prayer, fellowship and application to daily life.

F.L.O.C.K. | Room 137 F.L.O.C.K. (Fellowship, Leadership, Oureach, Care and Knowledge) focuses on expository teaching of God’s Word, prayer, outreach and mission projects, as well as class social activities.

Heirs Together | Room 129 A family of believers coming together to strengthen and encourage each other in Connect | Room 122-124 our faith and walk. Gifted teaching, class A sermon-aligned group discussing the interaction, missions support, monthly morning sermon and looking for ways to social events and outreach opportunities apply God’s truths. characterize our group. Married or single, we welcome you to visit our class and to Greenhouse | Room 126 Helping people cultivate a Biblical worldview, make it YOUR small group connection at Calvary.

Greenhouse is a cross-generational group of singles and couples studying God’s Word in-depth and making application for our daily Life Builders | Room 121 Features adult fellowship with solid Biblical lives. This class is interactive. teaching, activities, retreats and outreach endeavors.

11:15am 24/7 | Room 121 Marriage Plus | Room 211 Sermon-aligned class for adults at any A congregation designed to strengthen stage of life who desire to seek ways to live out what we learn in God’s Word from marriages. Our class features strong prayer support for each other as well as monthly the morning service. social activities.

Logos | Room 126 11:15am Our desire is “to know Him and to make Baby Boomers & Beyond Him known.” We focus on learning Room 129 more about God through His Word to be Our class allows people to connect and equipped and excited to share Him with care for each other, enjoy fellowship, others. prayer, service, and study Scriptures in a small group setting.

Adults 45+

9:40am Fellowship Bible Family | Chapel A caring group of believers of all ages who enjoy Bible study, fellowship, prayer and service.

Barnabas | Room 212 Just as Barnabas brought Saul (Paul) to the apostles, we equip class members to effectively reach out and touch the hearts of those God places in our lives.

Philadelphian | Room 122-124 We are a group of friendly couples who meet to grow together and learn.

studies, guest speakers, discipleship, fellowship, outreach opportunities and prayer support.

Blended Families

Growing Strong Families Room 130-132 For parents who desire to know more about what God has to say about implementing intentional parenting and building strong marriages. Come experience the joy of sharing and learning with other parents who are in the same walk of life.

9:40am Growing in Remarriage Rooms 123-127 A spiritually rich, caring congregation of remarried couples building Christ-centered relationships through in-depth Bible study led by Dr. David Turner and Bruce Oosterhouse. We also enjoy Friday night gatherings, potlucks, retreats, outreach activities, and prayer support.

Engaged and Young Marrieds (20s & 30s)

11:15am Foundations | Room 130 (Engaged and newly married couples under 35) Through sermon discussion and teaching, mentor couples will guide us toward making godly decisions and forming healthy life-long habits to strengthen our relationships and help us grow in Christ.

Momentum | Room 207 (Married Couples and New Families in their 20s and 30s) A community that encourages one another as we strive together to follow Jesus; moving forward we step in faith through each new challenge and stage of life, maturing in Christ and love for one another.

Threshold | Room 125 (Young Married Couples and New Families in their 20s and 30s) Step through and join a community of other young married couples as we study God’s Word, pray, serve and grow in Christ with one another.

Families

9:40am Acts 2:42 | Room 106 Our class features biblical teaching, topical

Koinonia | Room 207 We are a community of families journeying through life together. Relationships are built through fellowship and prayer and are strengthened by the study of God’s Word. We welcome you to experience our class, allowing God to bless you through community.

Legacy Builders | Room 112 (Couples age 30+) We dig deeper in the Word to find truth to help parents disciple their children in Christian living.

11:15am Family Tree | Room 106 A small-church atmosphere where adults, teens and pre-teens worship, study the Bible, fellowship and serve together.

Singles

9:40am Single Focus | Rooms 131-133 (Singles, age 40+) We study the Scriptures in an interactive, discussion format.

We also provide prayer support and have regularly scheduled activities.

11:15am Gil’ Christ (Servants of Christ) | Room 211 (Single adults, under age 50) We seek God’s will through biblical teaching relevant to today’s lifestyles, discussions and fellowship. We strive to serve together, get to know one another and walk alongside each other.

Merge | Room 137 (Singles, ages 22-34, living somewhere between college and family life) We study God’s Word striving to match our actions to our words by serving together in our city, across the state and around the world. We also meet together for times of prayer and fellowship, spiritual reflection, and social activities.

Special Needs

11:15am Go Getters | Chapel (Adult special needs ) We combine consistent routine, creative teaching, music and art to glorify God.

Women

9:40am Women Seeking Wisdom Room 212 A small group of women who meet together to learn, share, pray and encourage one another.

Questions?

Contact Karen VanHolstyn (kvanholstyn@calvarygr.org) at 956-9377, ext. 5173.

Summer Times

Bear in mind that we change our Sunday schedule during July and August to have only two morning services, at 9:00 and 10:45am.

College Students

Join us for lunch on Sundays after the last morning service in room 121.

We also meet Thursdays in Room 108 at 7:00pm for College Life.

Looking to get engaged in a community that is comprised of others in your current age or stage of Life? there's a pLace Like that here too!

Kids-N-ActioN Wednesdays (September-May) 6:30-7:50pm | Entrance K KIDS-N-ACTION is designed to foster social interaction through chosen electives, while facilitating spiritual growth in learning from the book of James how to “put your faith into action.” For more information on this year’s electives and how to register, visit calvarygr.org. childrensministry@calvarygr.org ext. 5067 5th/6th GrAde refuGe Wednesdays (September-May) 6:30-8:00pm | Room 109 Refuge is a great time of fun and encouragement where we play games and learn about God with a small group of Christian friends. You can join Refuge any time in the school year, just show up! calvarystudents@calvarygr.org ext. 5181 7th/8th GrAde oAsis Wednesdays (September-May) 6:30-8:00pm | Room 108 Oasis is a time for worship, digging deeper into the Bible and connecting with friends and leaders on a personal level. You can join Oasis any time in the school year, just show up! calvarystudents@calvarygr.org ext. 5181 hiGh school uNited Sundays | 6:00pm | Room 108 UNITED is a community of high school students seeking to know God

and make Him known. If you are a student looking for authentic relationships and an atmosphere where God can be encountered, we invite you to attend on Sunday nights.

justice and whose anger is roused against evil doers, who also has compassion on all who suffer. If this type of community resonates with you, contact Claire Walker.

calvarystudents@calvarygr.org ext. 5181

cwalker@calvarygr.org I ext. 3613

colleGe life Thursdays | 7:00pm | Room 108 The College Ministry meets weekly to study God’s Word and to worship Him passionately. College Life is an opportunity to connect with other college-aged students, pray for one another and grow in Christ as we share life{together}. youngadults@calvarygr.org ext. 5181

GAtheriNG plAce woMeN's bible study Tuesdays (September-May) 9:00-11:15am | Fellowship Hall The Gathering Place Study (GPS) connects women to Jesus and each other by creating a warm, loving atmosphere for growth in God’s Word, prayer, worship and community. We also offer GPS Kids, where children birth to six-years of age learn God’s truth in a loving atmosphere. women@calvarygr.org | ext. 5186

MerGe Community for singles (ages 22-34), living somewhere between college and family life.

See full description on page 5. youngadults@calvarygr.org ext. 5181 fouNdAtioNs Community for Engaged and Newly Wed Couples (ages 22-34) See full description on page 4. youngadults@calvarygr.org ext. 5181 coMpAssioN Groups Compassion groups tie together small group community with the pursuit of biblical social justice. Each group enables participants to grow in their understanding of our God, who loves

MeN’s studies Men at Calvary gather together to study God’s Word and pray for one another on an ongoing basis during our programming year. Studies range in topic from leading lives of truth, passion and purpose to important doctrine of the Christian faith. For details on our current studies, visit calvarygr.org. men@calvarygr.org | ext. 3618

MOPS (MOtherS Of PreSchOOlerS) First, Third and Fifth Thursday (September-May) 9:00-11:15am | Fellowship Hall MOPS is a group for women with children from birth through kindergarten that meets for spiritual enrichment, encouragement, mutual support and fun. We also offer Teen MOPS (on Wednesday nights) designed to provide connection and support for teen moms. mops@calvarygr.org | ext. 5186 SPecial GraceS Wednesdays (September-May) | 6:45-7:50pm | Room 215 This community group gathers weekly to develop relationships with others who share similar blessings and challenges associated with caring for a loved one with special needs. jwarner@calvarygr.org | ext. 5272 SPecial NeedS: SPecial iNtereSt claSSeS Wednesdays (September-May) 6:00-6:30pm Students in each class gather weekly to learn and practice a skill, while developing relationships and supporting one another in prayer.

• Art - Located in Room 114.

• Choir -Located in Chapel.

• Scripture Class - Located in Room 207.

• Sign Language - Located in Room 211. efitzgerald@calvarygr.org | ext. 5623 NOte: If you are a family caring for a loved one with special needs, we welcome you. Our Special Needs Ministry believes strongly in pursuing inclusion when possible, and we would be glad to work with your family in finding a place for you to best experience God's love in community.

Contact Judi Warner (jwarner@calvarygr.org) at ext. 5272 for details.

SuPPOrt GrOuPS Calvary offers a variety of groups that allow people to support one another through various situations in life. If you are walking through mental illness, dealing with addiction, struggling with a cancer diagnosis, or suffering from past emotional wounds, we have a support group to meet your needs in this time. Visit calvarygr.org/ group/support-groups for a list. rscovill@calvarygr.org ext. 3672

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Information Center

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Sanctuary

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Children’s Office

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Chapel

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Media

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Connection Point

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Kitchen

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Facility Service Office & Lost/Found

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Library

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Fellowship Hall Kitchen

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Symbol Key Help Phone

Women’s Restroom

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Men’s Restroom

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Music Rehearsal

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Office Support Music & Outreach Offices

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Need help?

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Contact

any of us in Calvary Community at 956-9377. We’d love to talk with you and help you find your place in community. You can also find helpful information on our website, calvarygr.org.

Lee Content, Pastoral Staff ext. 5085 | lcontent@calvarygr.org Karen VanHolstyn, Assistant Director ext. 5173 | kvanholstyn@calvarygr.org Jakob Jackson, Facilitator ext. 5908 | jjackson@calvarygr.org Brenda Neher, Administrative Assistant ext. 5650 | bneher@calvarygr.org

Calvary Church

707 East Beltline NE | Grand Rapids 616-956-9377 | calvarygr.org Rev. 9/6/2013