Calvin Info for week of 1-19-2025
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 Ruth 1:16-17.
Ministries this week…
- Prayer Group: today, 9:30 AM.
- Children in Worship: during worship.
- High School Youth Group: today, 4:00 PM.
- Afternoon Bible Study: 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.
- Euchre Night: Saturday, 5:00 PM.
Meetings this week…
- Executive: Monday, 7:00 PM.
Mark Your Calendar…
- Family Game Night: Wednesday, January 29, 6:00 PM.
- Middle School Retreat: January 31 – February 2
- Souper Bowl Sunday: Sunday, February 9, during Coffee Fellowship
- High School Retreat: February 14 – 16
Offerings of the Day…
- 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. Presentation available after worship today.
- 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.
- February 2 – Muskegon Rescue Mission: Demonstrating and proclaiming God’s love to the less fortunate and homeless people of West Michigan.
Unspecified offering donations will be placed in the General Fund.
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!
The Afternoon Bible Study meets this Monday (tomorrow) at 1:00 PM in the Fireside Room. We are studying the book of James. It will be streamed live on Facebook and available afterwards for those who are unable to attend or watch the live stream. Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Please join us!
Attention all members: Our new keycard system is in working order! A new keycard is in a labeled envelope in your mailbox. 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. Please discard your old keycards. They are now obsolete.
Come, join us on Wednesday, January 29th for Family Game Night! Dinner will be provided. There will be a variety of activities and games for the entire family! We’ll meet from 6:00 – 7:30 PM in the Family Life Center. Note: we will not have regular kids programs – only activities for the entire family.
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
Recycling is going strong at Calvin! Please remember to thoroughly rinse or wash items, discard caps, and place in recycling bins. There is a poster in the kitchen to refer to. Thanks to everyone for pitching in!
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…
- Yvonne Wyn fell and broke her hip last week and is recovering from surgery.
- Jim Graves as he endures his battle with cancer and has decided against any more treatment.
- 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: Ellen Rop, Paul Bekkering, Jan Bush, Harrison Gillette, Ruth Boomers.
Opportunities to Serve…
Calvin’s Fruits of the Freezer ministry will prepare and package freezer meals on Tuesday, January 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!
Attention Knitters & Quilters: Our Safe Baby Crib Ministry is in short supply of baby blankets right now. If you are willing and able to make one or more blankets to help us replenish our supply, we would be very grateful. These are such a blessing to pass on to our new parents along with a pack-n-play. Any questions, see Barb Hoffman or Vickie Curtis.
We would love more volunteers on our Sunday morning transportation schedule. With winter upon us, we have more people requesting rides on Sunday mornings. This ministry is a blessing to those that would like to attend church but are unable to drive, especially in the winter months. We hope to get enough volunteers, so the commitment is one Sunday every other month or even one Sunday per quarter. Please see any Deacon or contact Vickie in the office to request your name be added to the “Sunday morning” list. Your name will be used on a rotation basis coordinated by the Transportation Liaison. Thank you for supporting this ministry!
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.
World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) is preparing to respond to the wildfires currently devastating the Los Angeles region. World Renew DRS prioritizes the needs of those who are elderly, disabled, or living in lower-income communities, and helps them rebuild their homes. You can donate online at worldrenew.net/californiafires, call 1-800-552-7972, or make out your check to World Renew DRS, with “DRS California Wildfires 2025” written in the memo line, and mail to: World Renew, 8970 Byron Commerce Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.
Order of Worship…
Rev. Mark Milkamp, leading
Acoustic Guitar: Craig Folger
Cello: Justin Staley
Piano: Joni Wagenmaker
Flute: Linda Gould
Percussion: Erik Bean
Praise Team: Craig Folger, LaPrea Brown, Leah Sneller
Gathering Music
Welcome & Announcements
* Call to Worship
* Songs of Praise and Worship: “Great Things”, “Good, Good Father”, “Pure and Holy”
Offertory Prayer/Offering of the Day: Muskegon Pregnancy Services
Offering
Faithful Family Verse for January: Exodus 34:6-7a
Morning Prayer: Pastor Brian
Message Series: The Character of God
Scripture: Luke 7:11-17
Message: “Compassion”
* Song: “Only a Holy God”
* Words of Blessing
* Closing Song: “Only a Holy God”
* Parting Music
* Please stand if you are able.