Congregational Care gracebeyond.org Vote Results At the special Grace Beyond congregational meeting on October 5, Calvary Church members voted to approve moving forward with the Grace Beyond building project. We praise God for His clear direction. While this is a significant step on our journey, we still have a long path ahead of us. We ask that you commit to pray for the elders as we finalize the building plans and wrestle with the logistical issues that this project creates. As a congregation, the next step will be to pray about how God would have us sacrificially give to make the project we believe God is leading us to do a reality. From now until the spring we ask that you pray how the Lord would have you participate with a pledge that is over and above your regular giving. Over the next months, we will be providing you with more details and information. If you have questions about the project, I encourage you to visit gracebeyond.org. It will continue to be updated with the latest information. In addition, if you have specific questions, please feel free to contact the elders directly at [email protected]. Grace Beyond Prayer Team Prayer has been, and will continue to be, an essential part of this process. Hundreds of people on the Nehemiah Prayer Team have regularly prayed for this project. We are now changing the name of this team to the Grace Beyond Prayer Team and encourage you to join them in helping us pray this project to completion. Today’s bulletin insert has more information. Hospitalized Blodgett: Bob Buikema, Gary Gardner and Don Matheny (ICU). Butterworth: Marla Gregory and Ruth Gudbrandson Devos Children’s Hospital: Seungsu Kwon Meijer Heart Center: Brent Koopman Mercy Health St. Mary’s: Larry Meindertsma If you have been hospitalized, or anticipate hospitalization, and would like a visit from a Calvary pastor, please call the church office. Prayer Chain: If you have a special need for prayer, please call Mel or Phyllis at 784-1858. Bereaved We extend our Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Robert VanHattem at his passing on October 6. Thank You Thank you so very much for all the prayers and well wishes while I was in the hospital, it meant a lot to me. What a joy and privilege it has been to be a part of Calvary Church. Ardo, Joyce & Nathan Draper October 12, 2014 We would like to thank the pastoral staff for their hospital visits and the caring congregation for their cards and prayers during Bernie’s recent surgeries and we covet your continual prayers as he enters a period of chemotherapy and radiation. Bernie & Carol Schipper Salvation Candle The candle on the platform is lit to celebrate those who have recently come to faith. Join us in celebrating God’s work among His people. If you have led someone to Christ, let us know; contact Jakob Jackson ([email protected]). Lyrics Available Copies of the lyrics to today’s worship music are available in the back of the Sanctuary at the Information Center. ASL Interpreting Available ASL Interpreting and Closed Captioning services and computers are available near the Information Center in the back of the Sanctuary. FOR THE RECORD Lost and Found Have you possibly left your Bible or some item at church? We would like to try to connect you and your misplaced possession. If you think you may have lost something at church, stop by the Facility Office in room 136. Clothes and larger items are kept for two months; Bibles and valuables are kept for six months before being donated. Projected Offerings Actual Offerings Surplus/ (Deficit) Last Week $ 143,417 $ 179,757 $ 36,340 Fiscal YTD $ 722,321 $ 745,803 $ 23,482 Sept. 1-Oct. 5 Missionary Christmas $ 24,653 For further explanation regarding the finances of Calvary Church, visit calvarygr.org/about. Alternatively, this information is available in the Finance Office. 8:10, 9:40 & 11:15AM TODAY’S MESSAGE Jim Samra, Senior Pastor Rest Hebrews 4:1-11 Coming Events & Announcements 5th/6th Fall Retreat Oct. 24, 5:30pm-Oct. 25, 5:30pm Cost: $60 | Register by Oct. 20 at MyCalvaryGR.org We are going to squeeze as much fun, worship, challenging teaching and friendship we can into 24 hours! Weekly Focus: Short-Term Missions Celebration November 2 | 6:00pm | Sanctuary In 2014 Calvary Church had a huge impact on our community and around the world as we sent 98 adults and 114 kids of all ages, to various locations, to do all kinds of ministry. What an awesome opportunity we had – both as senders and go-ers – to influence our world for Jesus Christ. Whether painting a house in St. Louis, leading worship in Guyana or engaging in evangelism on the streets of Chicago, God was glorified in all of it as dozens came to know Him for the first time, or rekindled their relationship with Him. As a church we will be celebrating what God has done through our teams at our annual Short-Term Missions Night. Please join us to hear testimonies of how God has used short-term missions to change lives for His glory. People of all ages will be sharing their life-changing experiences and celebrating God’s goodness. Immediately following the service, we will gather in the Fellowship Hall for dessert and to learn how you can be involved and to get information about trips planned for 2015. Missions & Serving Opportunities Missionary Christmas We are still accepting contributions for our annual Missionary Christmas offering. To donate, indicate “Missionary Christmas” on your check or on the Giving Envelope and drop it in the offering plate. Thank you for your generosity. 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 assistance. For more information, contact Glenn DeMots ([email protected]) at 454-0232, Bill Skinner ([email protected]) at 456-9296 or Regina at ext. 3672. 7th/8th Guys’/Girls’ Night Out Weds., Oct. 29 | 6:30-8:15pm | $5 Meet/Pick Up Off-site All 7th/8th graders are invited to join us for this special night out! Guys: Corn Maze, Donuts & Cider Robinette’s (3142 4 Mile Rd NE) Girls: Hayride & Pumpkin Painting Koetsier’s (1601 Spaulding Ave SE) Young Adult Fall Retreat October 24-26 | CostL $65 Register at MyCalvaryGR.org Whether you are an active member of Calvary’s Young Adult community or looking to make new friends at church, this retreat is for you. Feed Hungry College Students Calvary’s Young Adult Ministry provides a free lunch for college students every Sunday. Consider, like the Heirs Together community group, coming alongside us and preparing a home-cooked meal. We’ll provide you with $175 for the ingredients and electric roaster ovens. Please note that the church’s main kitchen is not available for your use. Contact Natalie (nuecker@ calvarygr.org) at ext. 5181. Church Directories Are Here! If you have yet to pickup your church directory, they are now available at the front desk throughout the week, including Sundays. Hands of Jesus Get Together Oct. 21 | 7:00-8:00pm | Rm 122 Join us for an evening celebrating how the Lord has blessed so many people through this ministry and to learn more about becoming a volunteer. RSVP to Regina (rscovill@ calvarygr.org) at ext. 3672. Long-Term Illness Support Group Oct. 21 & 28 | 7:00pm Are you or a loved on dealing with cancer or long term illness? Join an ongoing support group the 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 7:008:30pm at the Yellow House. The goal is to provide a time of sharing and support as well as prayer and biblical encouragement. Contact Jerry Ward at 452-1349. Explore Calvary Wednesdays, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12 5:15-6:30pm | Room 126 Register at MyCalvaryGR.org Journey together with us and Explore Calvary! We will gather in an informal setting to meet others new to the church, share a meal, meet staff and learn more about Calvary. Contact Elaine (elohroff@ calvarygr.org) at ext. 5903 for more information. Family Camp 2015 If you are interested in attending family camp next summer with other Calvary families, we would love to have you join us the week of July 11-17, 2015 at Gull Lake Family Camp. We are hosting an informational meeting November 5 at 5:15pm. Please contact Kristen ([email protected]) for more information regarding the meeting. Foster | Orphan Care | Adoption Are you in the process of foster care, adoption or would you like to learn more about how you can serve your brothers and sisters in this process? We want to know where you are on your journey! Our new Refuge Orphan Care Ministry at Calvary is trying to get to know and learn how to care for each family on this journey. Please contact Jen (jknapp@ calvarygr.org). This Week at Calvary 1 Body Image Support Groups Women’s (18+) Group | Oct. 13 | 7:00pm | Room 153-155 Teen Group | Oct. 14 | 7:30pm | Room 151-153 Join us for a spiritual perspective on eating and body image issues as well as prayer and support. Contact Jen Lane ([email protected]) for more information. 2 Calvary Kids Jones-Johnson House Clean-Up Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 5960 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Come anytime between 4:30pm-6:30pm and put your family’s faith into action at this service opportunity at the Jones-Johnson House! Kid-friendly assignments will be readily available. Parents should plan on staying with their kids as we will not have a check-in system available. 3 Teen MOPS | Wedsnesday, Oct. 15 | 6:40-7:50pm | Room 135 Teen MOPS (Teen Mothers of Preschoolers) is here to come alongside you during this season of early mothering to give you the support and resources you need to be a great mom. Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Contact Marcy Sobczak ([email protected]) for more information and to register. 4 UNITED Fall Retreat Friday, October 17, 5:30pm- Sunday, October 19, 3:00pm Cost: $140 | Register by Oct. 13 at MyCalvaryGR.org. High school students, come explore how we can be united in Christ, community and caring. For a complete list of this week’s events, use the QR code to the left to visit calvarygr.org or pick up an October Calvary Life magazine. Note: AA meetings take place at Calvary throughout the week. Contact the church office for times and locations. THIS Promises, Promises SUNDAY 1 Kings 1 6:00pm | Chapel NIGHT: Byron Dickey, Pastor to Students