Calvary Life, June/July 2014

calvary life June/july 2014

Look 10 Years Younger In Just 10 Weeks... p. 6 Women Let’s Get in the Word This Summer... p. 7

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contents Features

Missions & Outreach

This summer, you can look 10 years younger!

Calvary’s Missions & Outreach department shares how your prayers can make a difference during the Muslim season of Ramadan.

6 | Calvary Kids Summer of Serving 7 | Women’s Summer Bible Studies

Women’s Ministry offers two Bible Studies at two times of day for women looking to get in the Word this summer.

7 | Summer At the Table

This summer young adults are gathering weekly for conversation around the dinner table and Bible Study.

8 | Grace Beyond

We continue our conversation about who we are as God’s people, and who God has called us to be as a church. This month, we’re focusing on children.

Life{Together}

4 | Over 200 More People Are Experiencing God’s Love in Community!

5 | Praying for Muslims During Ramadan

Plus...

We thank you for your support of short-term missions and request prayer for teams serving this summer.

Program guide

10-14 | Your One Stop Shop for All the Details on Activities at Calvary Church 14 | On the Bookshelf

Recommended reading for June and July from the Calvary Library and staff.

15 | June/July Calendar

Tear it out and stick it to your fridge.

Lee Content reflects and celebrates those who have found a place in community this year.

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Calvary Church Phone: (616) 956-9377 Address: 707 E Beltline NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525

Locking Down & Staying Safe A perimeter lock down prohibits an unauthorized person from entering the building. All exterior doors are locked and the key entrances are monitored by the Emergency Response Team (ERT). This procedure allows the occupants of the church to continue as normal, but separates outside activity. A perimeter lock down is most commonly used when an incident is occurring outside the building and you want to prevent it from coming in. Any person who observes some kind of threat happening outside the facility should contact the Emergency Response Team by help phone (located around the building and in many classrooms). The ERT leader will decide if a perimeter lockdown is needed to protect the church occupants.

If a perimeter lockdown is activated, Facility staff and ERT will lock all exterior doors and place yellow locked signs against glass. Only screened individuals or emergency personnel will be allowed into the facility.

Those wishing to leave need to understand the possible danger and may need to use an alternative exit. Only the police can hold someone against his or her will.

Facility staff will call the police and inform them of the situation. If the situation escalates and moves toward or into the facility, an interior lock down procedure will be activated. Once the threat has been eliminated and emergency personnel have given the all clear, the ERT will reopen the facility as needed for daily activities.

currently with elaine lohroff, first impressions ministry assistant

Watching… Dancing with the Stars with our daughter drinking… all together now… Coffee! wearing… a jacket All. The. Time. because I freeze in this church building. eating… Chocolove brand Almonds and Sea Salt in Dark Chocolate. enjoying… the birds singing. reading… Things Fall Apart – Chinua Achebe (a rebuttal to Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness). Upcoming in my stack of books is The Gift of Church (and I’m not just saying that, it is for real in my stack!) and Albion’s Seed: Four British Folkways in America which I borrowed from Herb and Sarah Merrill. laughing… about the nutty things our various girls (two people, a dog and a kitty) do and say. elaine has been a member of the Calvary staff for 8 months.

She spends the majority of her time assisting volunteers in the First Impression Ministry, helping people discover their gifts, and assisting people in the Serving Ministry.

Along similar lines, if the threat of an explosive device in or around the facility is made known, the site emergency team will be activated to determine the course of action.

If you suspect an explosive device is on premises, report it to the ERT in person. Avoid using the help phones as they operate on radio frequencies.

Remember that Calvary’s Facility Staff and Emergency Response Team are trained and on site to keep you safe, no matter the threat.

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life{together} experiencing community at calvary

Over 200 more people are experiencing god’s love in community!

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pastoral staff, calvary community

In the 2013/14 ministry year, we have seen another 200 people take the step to join a Community Group. At the Fall Launch, 150 people joined new groups and at the Spring Launch, 61 people gathered together to start new groups! In between these two events, approximately 30 other people began doing life together by either joining an existing group or starting a new one. And this does not even take into account all the people who have participated in Adult Sunday classes, Monday Night Bible Study and various men’s, women’s and senior’s groups this past year!

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

• Contact the Office: If you would like to join a Community Group, contact us at community@calvarygr.org or 956-9377, ext.

5650, and we’ll connect you with 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.

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Beyond the numbers lies a more exciting reality—people experiencing God’s love because of authentic Christcentered community. We are thrilled to be part of what God is doing through community here at Calvary Church.

As people commit to meet together regularly, study the Bible, pray and care for one another, God shows up in miraculous ways. Praise God that He pursues not only for the purpose of salvation, but for the purpose of being part of the body of Christ!

And yet, there are still many people at Calvary looking for a way to belong. If you are one of these people, please take the next step and get involved in community! We’ve just launched six brand new groups and currently, we have several groups who would like more people to join them. If you are already in community, would you please commit to pray for people who are longing to be a part, but aren’t sure where they fit or how to go about it?

May God continue to multiply our groups and make his presence known in the lives of His people!

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Do our prayers really make a difference? Have you ever wished for more rock-solid proof that they do? We all have personal examples in our own lives, but at this point in history, in the number of Muslims coming to faith in Christ, we have an undeniable, up-to-the-minute, worldwide answer that God moves mightily in response to the prayers of his people.

Let’s define a movement of Muslims to Christ to be at least 100 new church starts or 1,000 baptisms, occurring within a single-culture people group, within 20 years or less. When we look at the number of such movements which have happened in the 15 centuries since the founding of Islam, here’s what we find:1 Centuries

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Do you see the trend? God is calling Muslims – in significant numbers, in multiple geographic areas – to himself at recordbreaking speed! What might be the reason?

Certainly a big part of the answer is prayer – concerted, intentional, loving prayer for Muslims by the Church of Jesus.

It’s not coincidental that the largest movements toward Christ have come as the Church has committed itself to praying for those trapped within Islam. As believers have started talking together about the unreached, prayer resources have become available. The first Operation World was published in 1978, the Global Prayer Digest was first issued in 1984, and in 1993, the organized international prayer focus during the Muslim month of fasting, Ramadan, was begun.

You have a vital role in this on-going trend! Join others at Calvary in “30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World,” June 28July 27, 2014. Pick up a prayer guide at the information desk.

Children’s guides are also available for families to pray together. You can also join with others in prayer each Sunday during Ramadan. In room 130-132 at 11:00, we will be calling on God together to continue His rescue of people throughout the House of Islam.

Thank you for your support of and prayers on behalf of Calvary’s short-term missions trips this summer. Young and old(er), students and families, will experience – some for the first time – serving with each other, total dependence on God, and experiencing the power of prayer. Thank you for praying for safety, team unity and strength for each of these teams and the leaders as they prepare to go: MozaMbique: using the “Simply the Story” method of inductive Bible study, the team will work with children’s and youth workers in Chinhangane. May 25-June 5.

ChiCago: Calvary’s high school students will learn how to present and defend their faith, and will be given real-world opportunities to engage unbelievers. June 23-29. honduras: The 2014 Honduras team will be supporting full-time Honduran missionaries Andy and Carmen Castillo by coordinating a Vacation Bible School, building six restrooms for the local public school, and spending time at the Casa Hogar orphanage. June 23-30. st. Louis: our 7th and 8th graders will travel to St. Louis MO where they will take part in “Engage” – painting houses, landscaping, cleaning up parks – learning how to be the hands and feet of Jesus through acts of service. July 20-25. grand rapids: a group of our 5th and 6th graders will spend two nights serving right here in our own city – hosting a BBQ, washing cars for Take Hold Church, and helping the needy. July 29-31. guyana: this is a large team working alongside our missionaries, Andy & Kathleen Girwarnauth helping with their VBS program. August 7-17.

Vero beaCh, FL: this is an introductory, serviceoriented family trip with our youngest team members serving the community in Vero Beach. August 8-17.

Garrison, David, A Wind in the House of Islam, WIGTake Resources, Monument, CO, 2014, pp. 5, 230.

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This summer,you can

Look 10 years younger!!! from this

To THIs! in only

ten weeks!

Our team of scientists* has discovered that spending time with children in Calvary Kids ACTUALLY REVERSES THE AGING PROCESS*. You see, the positive phermones that are produced when engaging in fun activities (like playing Duck, Duck, Goose and singing songs like My God Is So Big, or cuddling small babies) sucks the age right out of your cells, leaving a more youthful you.

It’s easy! Choose two to eight Sundays in July or August to serve in the nursery, preschool or children’s areas. Sign up with a friend or family member for twice the fun!

You can even bring your whole small group!

Sign up at the children’s check-in areas or the Calvary Café in May, or visit calvarygr.org/summerofserving right now to choose Sundays that works for you.

Our goal is to give all of our normal, weekly volunteers a time to rest this summer, so this is your opportunity to bless them and the children we serve at Calvary, while you drink from the fount of youth.

Join the Calvary Kids Summer

of Serving

today!

* Not actual scientists. Claims are not scientifically proven. We basically make this stuff up.

But serve anyway. It’s fun!

of serving with

Calvary Kids

women’s

Summer Bible Studies Register at MyCalvaryGR.org

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living a meaningful life young adult ministry | summer 2014 Thursdays | June 5 - August 21 | 6:00-9:00pm

Red Hot Faith

Wednesdays, Jun. 18 - Aug. 13 | 7:00–9:00pm In this fast-paced world, how can women develop a belief in God that is intimate, passionate, and contagious? In this eight-part interactive study with teaching segments taped in Turkey, Cindy Bultema explores ways for Christian women to make their faith red hot. Bible study participants will delve into the book of Revelation’s words for the church of Laodicea, a church that was reprimanded for their tendency to have lukewarm faith. After viewing the DVDs in Calvary’s Chapel women will divide into small groups to discuss the material.

Facilitated by Susan Sorensen

Priorities: Tyranny of the Urgent Tuesdays, Jul. 8-Aug. 12 | 9:30-11:30am

Have you ever wished for a thirty-hour day? Every week we leave a trail of unfinished tasks, unanswered letters, unvisited friends and unread books. We desperately need relief! These studies are designed to help you put your life back in order by discovering what is really important. Summer is a great time to look again at God’s priorities for you as you prayerfully prepare for the fall. Come join us on a warm summer day, in room 141-145, and be refreshed as we study God’s Word.

Facilitated by Ruthie Krause

The cost of each study is $10 and you will need to pick up a book at Calvary’s Women’s Ministry Office or at the reception desk at Entrance J. Please do the first lesson before you arrive for the first session. Sorry, no childcare is available. If you have questions, contact Women’s Ministry (women@calvarygr.org) at 956-9377, ext. 5186.

This summer young adults of all ages will gather together weekly for lifegiving conversation around the dinner table, followed by honest engagement with the book of Philippians. Together we’ll discover the joy and peace that can only be found in following Jesus.

Don’t miss the Bible Study Kick-Off on Thursday, June 5 at 6:00pm under the canopy at Entrance A (all other nights we will meet in Room 121). Join us for a BBQ and worship. You’ll hear details about the Young Adult Bible Study on the book of Philippians.

Note: Young Adult Communities (College, Merge & Foundations) will not meet at their regular times, June-August. This Bible Study will be the only weekly Young Adult gathering.

Register at MyCalvaryGR.org

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grace BEYOND more than we ask or imagine for our children Over the summer we are continuing a conversation about our facilities and how we could enhance them to more fully live out God’s vision for our body, focusing on who we are as God’s people, and who He has called us to be as a church. Even though Grace Beyond is a building project, it’s about how God has shown His grace to us and how He wants to show it through us.

This month we’re focusing on the youngest members of the Calvary family.

We’re reflecting on our Children’s Ministry and expressing gratitude for those who give sacrificially to extend grace to kids in the midst of challenging circumstances. Together as a church body in the days ahead, let’s contemplate how we are extending grace to others and how we can do that better. Ultimately we believe that enhancing our building will allow us to remove some of the barriers that keep people from experiencing the grace they need in their lives.

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The goal of Calvary Kids is to provide children with an opportunity to learn about God’s love and connect with Him. One way that we as a church family can show God’s love to our children is to designate a space where they can be cared for that is secure, is designed especially for their unique needs and allows room for the ministry to grow into the future.

Currently Children’s Ministry at Calvary is spread around the building due to a lack of contained space. Parents also experience traffic issues checking their children in and out on Sunday mornings. In addition to these challenges, the amount of exit/entrance points in our Children’s space creates security issues. Leaders and staff also face limited storage which infringes on their programming options.

Grace Beyond will centralize Children’s Ministry in a new addition built out to the northeast from our current Sanctuary. There will be two main entry points, creating a destination for parents and kids, not an area that will be walked through.

In Matthew 19:14, Jesus calls the little children to Him when the disciples think they detract from His work. There is much we can learn from our children about faith and God’s kingdom. Now is the time to invest in their spiritual maturity, that they may grow in wisdom and become agents of grace in our world for His kingdom’s sake.

WAYS YOU CAN PRAY FOR CALVARY KIDS THIS SUMMER: • Pray that kids finishing our Kids-N-Action program will find ways to “put their faith into action” during the summer.

• Pray that the LUMIN8 Children’s Choir CD will minister to all who receive it this Summer, and bring fruit in the lives of those who listen to God’s word through the music.

• Pray for children who come to CSI. Pray that they would understand in a fresh way, or even for the first time, that they are loved by their Creator, and that Jesus is the way to God.

Serving in Calvary Kids Lynda Freeman, 11:15am Team Leader for Kindergarten & First Grade Serving in the Children’s Ministry is such an honor, delight and joy as I am constantly reminded of God’s grace! I see God’s grace when children share their prayer requests and pray. I also see it on their faces when they learn God loves them, He will never leave and they can know Him for themselves! I also see it in the faithfulness of those who teach and help week after week; God’s grace is so clearly on display in Calvary Kids!

While God’s grace is incredibly evident in our ministry, I’ve noticed that new families often look overwhelmed as they try to find their children’s classrooms and maneuver through the crowded halls. It can also be difficult at times for teachers to find ways to engage all children in their lessons rather than having them sit around tables in small rooms. In addition, security can be a challenge due to the doors in the children’s area which lead outside and our difficulty providing bathrooms which are just for children.

Despite these structural issues, it is a blessing to see teachers build relationships with the children in their classes. I am thankful God has given us such a wonderful team of people who serve Him by teaching children how they can trust and follow Christ for the rest of their lives! It is exciting to consider how children could experience His love and grace in greater ways when we are able to address some of these existing challenges.

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calvary church

Program GUIDE Quick Connect

administrative staff information

Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:10, 9:40, & 11:15am - Sanctuary Beginning July 6: 9:00am & 10:45am

in alpha order by ministry

Benevolence

Lynnell Bok lbok@calvarygr.org ext. 3510

Calvary Community Brenda Neher community @calvarygr.org ext. 5650

Missions

Chris DeHaan missions @calvarygr.org ext. 5022

Pastoral Care & Senior Adults

Regina Scovill rscovill@calvarygr.org ext. 3672

Children Carla | ext. 5067 childrensministry@calvarygr.org Family Service - May 25 & July 6

Carla Boon-Julien childrensministry@ calvarygr.org ext. 5067

Serving

Community Outreach

Special Needs Judi Warner jwarner @calvarygr.org ext. 5272

Compassion Ministries

Students

KIDS N ACTION & LUMIN8 Registration

Facilities

Technical Services

5th-8th Grade Natalie | ext. 5181 calvarystudents@calvarygr.org

Women

The Main Event Sunday Mornings | 9:40am Beginning July 13: 9:00am 5th/6th: Room 109 | 7th/8th: Room 108

Sharon Kaiser skaiser@calvarygr.org ext. 5077

Lou DeGraaf ldegraaf@calvarygr.org ext. 3618

Melissa DeBoer mdeboer@calvarygr.org ext. 5097

Library

library@calvarygr.org ext. 5290

Marketing

Jackie Rice jrice@calvarygr.org ext. 5042

Men

Lou DeGraaf ldegraaf@calvarygr.org ext. 3618

Elaine Lohroff elohroff@calvarygr.org ext. 5903

Natalie Uecker calvarystudents @calvarygr.org ext. 5181

media@calvarygr.org ext. 5150

Donna Ross dross@calvarygr.org ext. 5186

Worship

Kristen White kwhite@calvarygr.org ext. 5013

Young Adults Natalie Uecker youngadults @calvarygr.org ext. 5181

Kids N Action & LUMIN8 Fall Registration will begin in July. Space is limited in most electives, register early.

The Main Event is a time of worship and teaching just for middle school students. Connect with others your age and learn what the Bible has to say to you. No need to register, just show up!

Note: All current 5th-8th grade students will be promoted on Sunday, Sept. 7.

No Main Event: May 25 & July 6

Phone: (616) 956-9377 Address: 707 E Beltline NE Grand Rapids MI 49525

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Church Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm Sunday: 7:30am-12:30pm (Receptionist Only)

Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:00pm - Chapel

Nursery will be available for infants through two-year-olds; children preschool age and older are encouraged to attend the service with their family (activity boxes are available at the desk near Entrance N). A family worship room is also available in Room 251 where families with preschool or special needs children may be more comfortable. If needed, Room 254 is open for children ages three through five.

Children

June/July 2014

5th/6th Grade Natalie | ext. 5181 calvarystudents@calvarygr.org Craig’s Cruisers June 18 | 4:00-9:00pm | Entrance J Cost: $20*

Think you can beat Lee on the go-karts?

With unlimited activities like laser tag, mini golf, bumper boats, go karts, an arcade and delicious pizza, you won’t want to miss this awesome night at Craig’s Cruisers! We will transport the students in the Calvary vans with approved drivers. *The arcade is a separate cost.

Cook Out July 15 | 6:30–9:00pm | Cost: $5 11901 Foreman St, Lowell

Summer is not complete without a cookout! We’ll grill a delicious dinner, enjoy swimming in the pool and play games like whiffle ball, bean bag toss and more. Invite a friend and bring tennis shoes, your appetite, sunscreen, a modest swimsuit, and your towel for this night of fun!

Parent-signed, year-long release form needed on file to participate in all summer events.

7th/8th Grade Natalie | ext. 5181 calvarystudents@calvarygr.org Zoo Day June 23 | 9:00am-1:00pm | Entrance J Cost: $6

Lions, tigers and bears—oh my! The John Ball Zoo has over 1100 animals representing the wild of Africa, Asia, South America, Australia and the

United States. Invite a friend and join us for an adventure. Don’t forget to bring a packed lunch, sunscreen, good shoes for walking and extra money if you plan on trying the zip line, ropes course or riding a camel.

Parent-signed, year-long release form needed on file to participate in all summer events.

High School Natalie | ext. 5181 calvarystudents@calvarygr.org UNITED Sundays | 6:00-8:30pm | Room 108 Beginning June 8: 6:00-7:30pm

All High School students are welcome to join a community of students seeking to know God and live for Him. In our summer teaching series we will explore some of the most common obstacles we face as believers, and we will learn how to live a more godly life, as well as be better witnesses to those around us. Visit UNITED and worship God together in community. It’s the perfect place for students to belong at Calvary.

No UNITED: May 25, June 29 & July 6

Craig’s Cruisers June 11 | 6:00-9:00pm 5730 Clyde Park SW | Cost: $22

Drop-off and pick-up at Craig’s Cruisers. Includes pizza buffet and unlimited activities like Go-Karts, Mini Golf, Laser Tag, and Bumper Boats.

Chicago Missions Trip

Monday, June 23 – Sunday, June 29 Follow our adventures and share encouraging comments at missionscalvarystudents.com

summer

Bible Studies

for students

Many people have a hard time fully embracing the unique and unparalleled message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Because of God’s love and grace toward us, we can have eternal life and all sorts of blessings today through no effort or merit of our own.

That seems too amazing to be true! Join us for dodgeball and a video series by Francis Chan about what grace truly means. Room 109

Guys 7th-8th

Middle School Meets Wednesdays, July 30-Aug. 20, 10:30am – 12:00pm

living in a culture where sex sells and modesty is mocked it may seem impossible to live a pure life before God. Thankfully, God has not left us alone. Join us this summer as we learn to live a life free from the grip of lust and trust in God to find victory in this ongoing battle.

Do you believe that you are God’s Girls masterpiece? In Psalm 139:13 9th-12th we are reminded God created our inmost being. Join us this summer as we dig deeper into how we live emotionally, physically and spiritually whole the way God created us to be. you are God’s Masterpiece!

Room 108

Room 212

Guys 9th-12th

High School Meets Wednesdays, July 9-Aug. 20, 10:30am – 12:00pm

Vacation with Jim July 28, 9am–July 30, 4pm Meet at Entrance J | Cost: $65

Application at calvarystudents.com Will you be a junior or senior this fall?

Vacation with Jim is just for you! Sign up early for this leadership experience that will grow your faith and extend your friendships.

Limited to 25 upperclassmen.

Parent-signed, year-long release form needed on file to participate in all summer events.

Park it – Ada July 8 | 1:00-3:30pm | 400 Ada Dr. SE

Young Adults a ministry for young adults 18-34 Join us for a fun afternoon as we enjoy delicious ice cream, walking by the riv- Natalie | ext. 5181 er, shopping and playing at the park. youngadults@calvarygr.org Pick up and drop off at Spoonlickers in Ada. Bring money for fro-yo.

Park it – East Grand Rapids July 22 | 1:00-3:30pm| 2 Croswell SE #1

Join us for a fun afternoon as we enjoy delicious ice cream, walking around Reeds Lake, shopping and playing at the park. Pick up and drop off at Jersey Junction. Bring money for ice cream.

life can be messy. This summer though we will discover Girls how valuable we are to God, 7th-8th despite our messiness. We will investigate the right ways to handle the stuff that makes life messy and causes our pain and brokenness. And we’ll be encouraged to invite God and other people into the process of change in our lives. Room 207

We were not meant to walk through this life alone, but to experience its fullness in community. That’s why we gather together to grow spiritually through age-specific teaching, edifying fellowship, and serving. The Young Adult Ministry offers three different communities where you can connect with a group that’s right for you.

Summer at the Table Dinner & Bible Study

This summer all young adults (ages 18-34) will meet together on Thursday nights at 6:00pm in room 121. We will gather to share a simple meal and dive deep with each other over real stories and Christ-centered conversations. We will also spend time studying Philippians through teaching and small group conversation. We will wrap up each night with a time of worship, praising God for the things we just learned.

Sign up for the Bible Study by June 2 at MyCalvaryGR.org.

Bible Study Kick-Off | June 5 Under the Canopy at Entrance A

Join us for a BBQ and a night of worship with an awesome band. You will also hear more about the Young Adult Bible Study on the book of Philippians.

All Young Adults Book Club July 16 | 6:30pm | John Collins Park

This summer we will be reading Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Deibler Rose. Bring a lawn chair and join us for discussion.

Books are $10 and will be available at Bible Study on Thursday nights.

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Softball Team Mondays, July 7 – August 11

Come and have fun playing softball with your fellow young adults. Sign up at Bible Study or contact Nathan Johnson (nate_j_2003@yahoo.com) by June 23.

The cost will be about $40 depending on how many sign up. Even if you don’t want to play, come to Kentwood Community Church on Monday nights to cheer on the team!

College a community for young adults 18-22 Bonfire June 13 | 8:00pm | 6700 Knapp St NE

It’s not summer time without s’mores!

Come join us for a night by the fire.

Bring a chair and some bug spray, we’ll provide the rest.

Tubing July 19 | 10:00am | Entrance J | $10

Ready to enjoy a beautiful summer day on the river? Float along with your college buddies as we go tubing together.

Bring a lunch and sunscreen. Register at MyCalvaryGR.org by July 11.

Tubing July 26 | 10:00am | Entrance J | $10

Enjoy a relaxing float down the river with your Merge pals. Bring a lunch and sunscreen. Register at MyCalvaryGR.org

by July 18.

Come and enjoy a night under the stars.

We will make s’mores by the bonfire and then watch a movie outside. Bring a lawn chair and bug spray.

Confidential professional marriage counseling is available by contacting Regina Scovill (rscovill@calvarygr.org) at ext. 3672.

Pool Party June 21 | 6:00pm 3040 Woodbridge Drive SE, Apt 102

Pastoral Support

Grab your sunscreen and chill poolside with other couples from Foundations.

Bring a snack or beverage to share.

Dinner will be provided. After dinner we will enjoy volleyball, prayer and worship.

Tubing July 26 | 10:00am | Entrance J | $10

Come relax, float and soak up some sun on the river. Bring a lunch and sunscreen. Register at MyCalvaryGR.org by July 18.

a community for young engaged and newly married couples, ages 22-34 See the details under “Foundations” above. Please note that all Young Adult communities are meeting together on Thursday nights this summer.

Momentum

Join this class designed for married couples in their 20s and 30s, Sundays at

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Saturday, July 12 8:00-10:00am Calvary Church Fellowship Hall Cost: $5.00

More Details to Come!

Watch the bulletin for details on our speaker and topic for this summertime breakfast.

Contact Lou DeGraaf (men@ calvarygr.org) at ext. 3618 with questions.

Register at MyCalvaryGR.org.

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Marriage Counseling

Foundations a community for engaged and newly married young adults ages 22-34

Marriage enrichment Regina | ext. 3672 Merge a community for single young adults rscovill@calvarygr.org Foundations ages 22-34 Movie & Bonfire Under the Stars June 20 | 8:00pm | 8120 Kraft Ave SE

11:15 (10:45 beginning July 6) in Room 207 (across from the gym). We strive to mature in Christ together through the challenges of life, while caring and praying for each other.

If you have a need and would like to speak to a pastor, please call the main church number, 956-9377. A pastor is always available.

Threshold

Join in community with other young married couples and new families (in their 20s and 30s) as we study God’s Word, pray, serve and grow in Christ together. Contact Brenda (bneher@calvarygr.org) for details.

pastoral care Regina | ext. 3672 rscovill@calvarygr.org Cancer Support Group

Are you or a loved one dealing with cancer? Consider attending a meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 7:00-8:30pm at the Yellow House. The goal of this group is to provide a time of sharing and support as well as prayer and encouragement from the Bible. For more information, contact Phyllis (ptackrn@yahoo.com).

Eating and Body Image Support Group June 9 | 7:00pm | Yellow House

Join this guided discussion group, meeting on the second Monday of the month, for women (18+) offering a spiritual perspective on eating and body image issues as well as prayer and support. For more information, contact Jen Lane (mieatingdisordersalliance@gmail.com)

Hands of Jesus Ministry

If you need help with small projects around your home — electrical repair, painting, plumbing, yard work, cleaning, meal prep/delivery, furniture moving, transportation, respite care, handyman projects and carpentry — consider contacting the Hands of Jesus Ministry for as-

sistance. For more information, contact Glenn DeMots (gdemots@comcast.net) at 454-0232, Bill Skinner (skinnerws@gmail. com) at 456-9296 or Regina at ext. 3672.

Healing Injured Sisters Next 8-Week Session: Mondays, 6:007:30pm Beginning in September

H.I.S. is a group designed to help women toward their journey of healing from various forms of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, and mental). If you’ve suffered from the effects of abuse, you may feel bound, trapped, and oppressed. We want to walk with you on this path of healing. If you are interested in participating in H.I.S. contact Lou (ldegraaf@ calvarygr.org) at ext. 3618 to schedule an appointment. All participants need to meet with the H.I.S. ministry director, Joanna Gordon, prior to the first session.

Mental Illness Family Support Group June 24 | 7:00pm | Room 114

Please join us at our next meeting for support on your journey to wellness.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, contact John or Betty Walker at 956-6141.

Shut-in Ministry

If you know of a Calvary family member who is no longer able to attend worship services, please contact our ministry so that we can visit and provide them with ongoing encouragement. Contact Regina (rscovill@calvarygr.org) at ext. 3672.

Stephen Ministers Available

Do you need a listening ear? Would you like to connect one on one with someone in an entirely confidential manner that can provide you with a listening ear to care and guide you through your struggles and spiritual crises? Stephen Ministers are trained lay members of the Calvary Church congregation who will listen, care, encourage, provide emotional and spiritual support and help you bring Christ’s presence into focus in your life on a confidential basis. If you would like to learn more, call Regina Scovill at ext. 3672.

Prayer groups

Intercessors Prayer Group Wednesdays | 6:45pm | Room 212

Open to anyone who is interested in praying for Calvary Church, its pastors,

staff, volunteers, congregation and programming. For details, or to submit requests, contact prayer@calvarygr.org.

Seniors (Adults age 55+) Regina | ext. 3672 rscovill@calvarygr.org

Nehemiah Prayer Team

55+ Leisure Luncheon June 2 | 10:30am | Fellowship Hall

When Nehemiah heard that the walls of Jerusalem needed repair, his first response was to fast and pray for four months. As the elders and deacons continue to pray and fast for God’s vision for Calvary Church, we invite our church family to join us. If you are willing, please email Pam Tuinstra (ptuinstra@calvarygr. org), and we will add you to a regular prayer update.

Pastor Jim Samra’s Prayer Team

People on this team agree to pray daily for the Samras and for the church. Jim sends out weekly prayer requests to the team as well as requests throughout the week when he needs immediate help.

Contact Kristen White (kwhite@calvarygr. org) at ext. 5013.

Pastors’ Prayer Partners

You will receive weekly updates from the Pastoral Staff via email or postal mail.

Your obligation is to pray with a team of prayer warriors during one service a month, and pray in your own home regularly for their requests. Contact Arlene Timmer (hrtakt@iserv.net) at 365-0728.

Pray with the Elders

The elders meet for prayer from 6:157:15pm on the first Tuesday of the month in room 211. If you would like the elders to pray for you, please stop by.

You are welcome to come unannounced, but if possible it would be helpful if you could contact Cindy Marrell (cmarrell@ calvarygr.org) in advance so she can put you on the schedule. Thank you!

Prayer & Fasting for the Unemployed Thursdays | 12:00-1:00pm | Chapel

Please join us every third Thursday for a time of prayer and fasting for the unemployed.

Prayer for Worship Services Sundays | June Times: 7:45-8:05am (in Jim Samra’s office), 9:15-9:35am, 10:5011:10am (in Room 105) // July Times: 8:358:55am, 10:20-10:40am

You are invited to come pray specifically that God would bless our morning services. All are encouraged to join.

Join us for a presentation with Ray & Betty Westra on photography. Bring your cameras and all your questions and they will walk you through the process Punchbowl is 10:00-10:20am. Lunch is served after the program at noon. Reservations must be made one week in advance by contacting: Howard & Arlene Timmer (hrtakt@iserv.net) at 365-0728, Terry & Linda Markham at 247-8619.

Senior Men’s Golf Tuesdays | 8:45am | Boulder Creek

Join us for some good Christian fellowship. This is not a formal league, just show up when you can. Each week we have a draw to determine foursomes, so it is a good way to meet people from Calvary. Cost is $25 for 18 holes with a cart. Contact Jim DeWeerd at 901-5561 or John Nibbelink at 443-5957.

Ol’ Fashioned Hymn Sing June 22 | 7:30pm | Chapel

Special guests for the evening are “The Skylight” Southern Gospel Quartet.

Please make plans to attend this special evening of singing and worship.

Special needs Adults Elleen | ext. 5623 efitzgerald@calvarygr.org SOS Go-Getters (Adults with Special Needs) Sundays | Chapel | 11:15am (10:45am beginning July 6)

Go-Getters for Jesus is a large community of youth and adults with special needs who are eager to serve God and one another.

Children and Youth Elizabeth | ext. 5163 ethelen@calvarygr.org Explorers (Students with Special Needs) Sundays | Room 114 | 11:15am (10:45am beginning July 6)

Explorers provides an active, less structured environment where learning

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takes place using interactive centers based on 66 books of the Bible.

Seekers (Students with Special Needs) Sundays | 11:15am | Room 112

A calm structured environment for those who learn best with less activity.

Adapted curriculum based on the 66 books of the Bible will focus on learning about God and His love throughout His Word.

Women Donna | ext. 5186 women@calvarygr.org Women’s Informal Golf Tuesdays | 9:30am

GraceWil Country Club, 2597 4 Mile Rd Please plan to arrive 15 minutes ahead of tee time, and join the group for lunch afterward if you can. No substitutes or registration required. Great exercise and you decide when you play! Contact Women’s Ministry (women@calvarygr. org) at ext. 5186 if you have questions.

Giving opportunities Lynnell | ext. 3510 lbok@calvarygr.org Clothes Closet

We can use the following items: shortsleeve shirts, sandals, bathing suits, sundresses, shorts, capris. Your donations are greatly appreciated. If you have questions, call Lynnell at ext. 3510.

Food Pantry

This month we need the following: • Detergent • Toothpaste & brushes • Fabric softener • Mouthwash • Bleach • Dental floss • Dryer sheets • Hand lotions • Cleaning products • Soap • Personal & Body Wash hygiene items • Hairbrushes & combs • Shaving cream • Deodorants

Plant a Row for the Food Pantry

If you plant a garden this summer, consider adding an extra row of vegetables to donate to our Food Pantry. We do not receive fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis and this would be an added blessing to the many families who rely on the pantry.

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On The Bookshelf In Smart Money Smart Kids, financial expert and author Dave Ramsey and his daughter Rachel Cruze teach parents how to raise money-smart kids in a debt-filled world.

Starting with the basics like working, spending, saving, and giving, and moving into more challenging issues like avoiding debt for life, paying cash for college and battling discontentment, Dave and Rachel present practical strategies for teens and toddlers alike.

It’s Hollywood, 1967! To those who matter in Hollywood, Lena Scott is the hottest rising star to hit the silver screen since Marilyn Monroe. Few know her real name is Abra.

Even fewer know the price she’s paid to finally feel like she’s somebody. She’s burned every bridge to get exactly what she thought she wanted, and now all she wants is a way back home. In Bridge to Haven, author Francine Rivers delivers big-canvas story-telling at its very best in this riveting and highly anticipated saga of temptation, grace, and unconditional love.

Muslims coming to faith in Christ through dreams or visions, more Muslims choosing Jesus in this lifetime than in all the previous 13 centuries of Islam put together: What does this really look like? Who are these new brothers and sisters in Christ, how have they been reached by the gospel, and what can we learn from them? David Garrison has tackled these questions in A Wind in the House of Islam.

Through over 1000 interviews with believers of Muslim background, Garrison shows how God is at work in each of the “rooms” (geo-cultural regions) within the Islamic world, the “house of Islam.” He paints the big picture that 84% of the verifiable movements toward Christ are happening now - in the 21st century. Beyond that, he confronts our own faith and obedience through conversations with these believers, who are giving everything to follow Jesus. Truly a book to rejoice over and to be challenged by.

Recommended by Celeste McDonough, Pastoral Staff, Missions & Outreach In Finding Calcutta, lifelong educator, Mary Poplin, experiences a newfound awakening to faith and chooses to visit and volunteer with Mother Teresa. This is a great story that demonstrates one person’s journey to live life as a follower of Christ.

Recommended by Tom Olsson, Associate Pastor

The Library is located across from Fellowship Hall on the lower level. Our hours in the summer are Sunday, 9:15 - 11:15.

There’s so much going on at Calvary, we can’t fit it all on this calendar! We’ve only listed a few events for each day so be sure to refer to the web calendar at calvarygr.org or the back of the Sunday bulletin for all our recurring weekly activities.

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We are so glad you have joined us today. We know there are many churches you could have chosen to attend and we are glad you chose to be here.

Perhaps this week you have experienced what a stormy place this world can be. At times our lives feel unpredictable and out of control.

The Apostle Peter knew all about that.

He knew what it was like to fail and to feel defeat and he knew what it was like to suffer. But he also knew what it was like to walk on water.

This year at Calvary Church, we are studying Peter’s letters to the church.

In them we see that Peter is telling us that hard times come and that life isn’t always easy, but that God is a refuge for each one of us.

While you are here we hope you will experience the grace and peace that can come from Jesus Christ — the same Jesus who helped Peter defy nature on the Sea of Galilee.

Jim Samra Senior Pastor

Need More Info?

Go to the Connection Point located through the Sanctuary doors on the right as you exit (in the Chapel wing) or stop at the Information Center at the back of the Sanctuary.

Audio Resources: For past sermons or a series on CD, the Audio Resources booth is located through the Sanctuary doors on the left as you exit (in the Chapel wing).

Children’s Activity Boxes: Located inside the Sanctuary doors by the Children’s wing.

Explore Calvary: This staff-led, threeweek class is for people to learn more about Calvary, take a tour of the building and find out what your next steps in connecting may look like. Contact Elaine (elohroff@calvarygr. org) at ext. 5903.

Pastoral Need: If you have a need and would like to speak to a pastor, please call the main church number, 956-9377. A pastor is always available.

Welcome to calvary church

Sundays at Calvary

Connection Point Our Connection Point is a place where you can receive a warm welcome.

Whether this is your first time at Calvary or your sixteenth, the Connection Point is your place for information on connecting at Calvary Church. It is located in the Chapel wing of the building, on your right as you exit the Sanctuary, in room 215.

Calvary Café 9:00am-11:00am in the Gym The Calvary Café is designed to give you the opportunity to mingle with other attendees between services. Stop in for a cup of coffee and a donut. From discussing the morning’s sermon to catching up on your community group leader’s recent vacation, the Calvary Café is a great place to gather for conversation.

Adult Sunday Classes Find a class that’s perfect for you. There are classes for adults of all ages, stages and interests, from singles to parents to senior adults. For exact location and class descriptions, pick up a copy of our Life{Together} Guide at the Information Center or at calvarygr.org.

Special Needs Adult (Go-Getters): 11:15am (10:45am beginning July 6) Chapel *Students (Seekers and Explorers): 11:15am Rooms 112/114 (10:45am beginning July 6) *Pre-registration recommended Children’s Ministries Kindergarten - Fourth Grade: 9:40am and 11:15am (9:00 & 10:45am beginning July 6) Visit the check-in desk at Entrance K on the lower level to register.

Nursery Care: 9:40am and 11:15am (9:00 & 10:45am beginning July 6) For infants birth through preschool. Visit the check-in desk at Entrance M on the upper level to register.

Student Ministries Middle School (MSM): 9:40am (9:00am beginning July 6) 5th & 6th Main Event 7th & 8th Main Event High School (United): 6:00pm (Just show up!)

Room 109 Room 108 Room 108

Young Adults This summer all young adults (ages 18-34) will meet together on Thursday nights at 6:00pm in room 121 for Bible Study & dinner.

LIFE {TOGETHER} Community is a place where you belong; a place where you develop relationships with other Christians and do life together. When you experience true community, you have close friends who meet together, pray together, grow together in God’s Word, and care for one another. In community you will be loved; you will be valued; you will be transformed more into Christ’s image. If you realize it is time to engage with people in a new way and want to be a part of a community group, visit the Connection Point on Sunday mornings or contact Brenda Neher (community@ calvarygr.org).