Calvin Info for week of 01-12-2025
Calvin Announcements…
Early Morning Coffee is available every Sunday starting at 9:00 AM.
Join us for Coffee Fellowship in the Family Life Center following worship.
Next Sunday’s Scripture will be Luke 7:11-17.
Ministries this week…
- Prayer Group: today, 9:30 AM.
- High School Youth Group: today, 4:00 PM.
- Hearts & Hands: Monday, 1:00 PM.
- Wednesdays at Calvin: Wednesday, 6:00 PM.
- Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Thursday, 8:00 AM (at Russ’ on Henry).
- Friendship Ministry: Thursday, 7:00 PM.
Meetings this week…
- Elders/Deacons: Monday, 7:00 PM.
Mark Your Calendar…
- Family Game Night: Wednesday, January 29, 6:00 PM.
- Souper Bowl Sunday: Sunday, February 9, during Coffee Fellowship
Offerings of the Day…
- January 12 – Western Michigan Christian Schools.
- January 19 – Muskegon Pregnancy Services: Empowering clients with medically accurate information, support, knowledge and tools they need to make healthy choices to achieve their dreams and goals.
- January 26 – Calvinist Cadet Corp: Helping boys to grow spiritually in all areas of life (devotional, mental, physical, and social) by providing Christian men with a uniquely designed structure, program, and materials so they can mentor boys effectively. We thank Kevin Dethloff, Craig Folger, Laken Konyndyk, Rick Hyma, for taking on this role here at Calvin Church.
Unspecified offering donations will be placed in the General Fund.
2024 Giving Update: Praise the Lord! We have exceeded our budgeted goal for giving in 2024! General Fund offerings were just over $589,400 and our 2024 budget was $571,058, an excess of over $18,000! We are thankful for the faithful support of the ministries of Calvin Church, and we are grateful for your continued support as we begin 2025!
Please take a moment to fill out a Connection Card if you are new to Calvin and/or would like more information on a ministry and/or have a prayer concern. Connection Cards are located in your pew or at the Info Center (by the kitchen). Then, place it in the offering plate. Thank you!
Happy Birthday! Children ages 1 year old to 5th grade are invited to visit Ms. Courtney during their birthday week to receive a special birthday prize!
Activity Tote Bags are available for kids during worship today and are located in the narthex. Feel free to grab one as you head into worship. Before you leave, please return totes with books/toys.
Hearts & Hands will meet in the Fireside Room tomorrow (Monday the 13th) at 1:00 PM. We invite all who would like to be a part of this ministry to join us for the meeting, dessert and fellowship.
Attention all members: Our new keycard system will be complete this week! A new keycard is in a labeled envelope in your mailbox. When you receive an email from the church office, you’ll need to discard your old keycard as they will be obsolete. If you don’t find a keycard in your mailbox and you would still like entry into the church building, send Vickie an email at vickie.curtis@calvin-crc.org.
Would you like to be added to the church directory? Do you have any changes (address, phone, email, photo, etc.)? Do we have your photo in our online directory? Leave a note on my desk or email your additions/changes/photos to vickie.curtis@calvin-crc.org. Thanks J
With the colder weather approaching, we would like to remind everyone that all Calvin Ministries cancellations will be posted to FOX 17, FOX17online.com, WZZM TV, WZZM13.com, and also on Facebook.
Another way to give at Calvin is through VENMO. Go to our website, calvin-crc.org, click on the GIVE tab and follow the steps. Or go to your Venmo app, search for the Profile Name; Calvin-Muskegon (profile pic is our tree logo, verification code: 0082), then follow steps.
Our sanctuary is equipped with an Induction Loop Assistive Listening System. To utilize, switch your hearing aid, cochlear implant, or tactile device to “T” (Telephone) or contact your provider for assistance.
Prayer Opportunities…
Attention Men: You have an open invitation to join us for breakfast/prayer at Russ’ Restaurant on Henry St. on Thursday mornings at 8:00 AM as we pray for the needs of the congregation while enjoying Christian fellowship and a wonderful breakfast.
Do you have a prayer concern, praise, thanks, or update? If so, please let us know by filling out a Connection Card or you may visit/call /email the church office 231-737-5207 / info@calvin-crc.org so we can lift you and your loved one(s) up in prayer.
You have an open invitation to join us for Prayer Group in the Fireside Room every Sunday morning beginning at 9:30 AM as we pray over the following concerns/praises. All ages are welcome!
Please Pray for…
- Jeane Smit as she is in Hospice care at home.
- Sharon VanDyke as she recovers from a fall and a broken knee.
- John & Terry Hoekstra, Earl & Pat Lewis, along with our other Special Friends.
Praises to Our God for…
- All the beautiful diversity of people, all over the world, who make up the one family of God, bound together in Jesus Christ.
- Family and friends of our church: Audrey Kingshott, Kristi Wickerink, Jamy Thompson, Natalie Katerberg, Mike Prince.
Moment of Thanks…
Dear Calvin family,
I would like to thank everyone for all the prayers, cards, visits, and meals for Jim & me over the last year and also after Jim’s passing.
Barb Bartkowiak & family
Thank you to our Calvin family for your condolences, kind words, cards and prayers in the loss of our father and grandfather. Thank you also to Hearts and Hands for the sandwich platter lunch. What a blessing it is to belong to this church family.
Randy & Laurie VanDonkelaar & family
It was such a blessing to receive the many lovely Christmas cards from Calvin members. Thank you Calvin Church!
Wilma Pontius
I appreciate receiving Christmas cards from our congregation so much! The fact that I am remembered really touches my heart. Thank you to Hearts & Hands for heading up this wonderful ministry and to everyone that sent me a card, including the GEMS.
Marcia Tortorice
Opportunities to Serve…
Calvin’s Fruits of the Freezer ministry will prepare and package freezer meals on Tuesday, January 14th & 21st at 1:00 PM in the church kitchen. If you are interested in being involved in this ministry, please contact Barb Hoffman at 231-740-3466. Thank you!
Requested Announcements…
Are you and your spouse feeling more like roommates than soulmates? Join us for Resist the Drift, a Focus on the Family Marriage Event hosted by Love INC of Muskegon and presented by DaySpring Services this Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re newlyweds or have been together for decades, this event is designed to help you reconnect and strengthen your marriage by providing practical, faith-based tools, taught by national speakers. It’s happening on February 14th and 15th at Calvary Christian Schools in Fruitport. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your relationship—learn more and get your tickets at loveincofmuskegon.com/marriage.
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Order of Worship
Rev. Brian Kingshott, leading
Acoustic Guitar: Craig Folger
Bass Guitar: Erik Bean
Piano: Lucile Hackett
Praise Team: Craig Folger, Anga Staley, Lainey Postema, Lucile Hackett
Gathering Music
Welcome & Announcements
* Call to Worship
* Songs of Praise and Worship: “God So Loved”, “Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me”
Children’s Message: Lauren Paquin
Offertory Prayer/Offering of the Day: W.M. Christian Schools
Offering
Faithful Family Verse for January: Exodus 34:6-7a
Morning Prayer: Frank Spoelstra
Message Series: The Character of God
Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7
Message: “The Gift of the Law”
Explanation and Profession of our Faith
Prayer, Meditation, and Words of Institution
** We Come to the Table
Thank Offering for Benevolence (envelopes available in the pew)
Song: “Before the Throne of God Above”
* Words of Blessing
* Closing Song: “God Is so Good”
* Parting Music
* Please stand if you are able.
** If you are unable or uncomfortable please remain seated and an elder will bring Communion to you.