Calvin Info for week of 03-02-2025
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.
We will begin our Lenten Series next Sunday. The title will be “The Last Week” and the Scripture will be John 12:20-26.
Ministries this week…
- Prayer Group: today, 9:30 AM.
- Children in Worship: today, during worship.
- High School Youth Group: today, 4:00 PM.
- Afternoon Bible Study: Monday, 1:00 PM.
- Supper House: Monday, 2:45 PM.
- Lent begins on Wednesday (Ash Wednesday)
- Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Thursday, 8:00 AM (at Russ’ on Henry).
- Friendship Ministry: Thursday, 7:00 PM.
- Daylight Savings Time begins: Sunday, March 9.
Meeting this week…
- Council: Monday, 7:00 PM.
Upcoming Event…
- Musk-O-Tawa annual Cadet-O-Rama: Saturday, March 8.
- High School Youth Group Backpacking Trip to Pictured Rocks: June 19-22.
- SERVE Muskegon: July 12-19.
Offerings of the Day…
- March 2 – Household Pantry: Donated household items distributed to those in need in our community (clients register thru Love INC).
- March 9 – Youth for Christ (YFC): A movement that reaches young people everywhere with the hope of Christ, working with the local church to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.
- March 16 – Fresh Coast Alliance: transforming the lives of those affected by incarceration and addiction; as we hope, learn, work, heal, and dream together in Christ.
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; would like more information on a ministry; 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!
Sanctuary/Narthex Remodel Proposal vote totals: 112 yes, 60 no. There will be an informal meeting after worship today for the purpose of addressing questions and concerns about the remodeling process. Pastor Mark, Pastor Brian, & Bill Sorensen, Council President will be available. It is our desire that we remain united in Christ as we go through this process.
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!
Copies of the Today Devotional for March/April are available at the Info Center in the narthex. Pick up a copy this morning for use in your daily prayer and devotional times. Large print copies are also available.
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!
Defibrillator Safety Reminder: You will find our AED Defibrillator in the narthex by the back doors. There is also a First Aid kit available.
With the colder weather upon us, we would like to remind everyone that all Calvin Ministries cancellations will be posted to FOX 17, FOX17online.com, WZZM TV, WZZM13.com, and on Facebook.
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.
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.
Prayer Opportunities…
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…
- 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.
- Marcia Tortorice, John Wickerink, along with our other Special Friends (Homebound).
Praises to Our God for…
- Grace and Mercy, for the hunger for righteousness, for forgiveness, for purity, for providing for our needs.
- Family and friends of our church: Linda Gould, Sydney Murray, Emerson VerMerris, Tim Bannink, Jene Grimm.
Moment of Thanks…
Dear Friends at Calvin Church,
Thank you for joining God in all He’s doing through Resonate! I hope you are continually encouraged by the good and fruitful work we are accomplishing together. Your church’s gifts and prayers help make it possible to carry the hope and redemption of Jesus to the ears of unreached people in over 40 countries around the world! Your community’s support is an important way you help make this ministry possible. We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you for using your gifts to partner with Resonate.
In Christ,
Kevin DeRaaf, Director, Resonate Global Mission
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.
Opportunities to Serve…
High School Youth Group is looking for snack providers! Each Sunday afternoon when we meet, we offer the kids snacks. Would you be willing to bring a delicious treat for the High School students? We typically have 15-20 kids. You can bring the treats Sunday morning and Youth Leaders will put the snacks out for Youth Group later in the day. If you are willing, please see the new sign-up sheet above the drinking fountain. If you have questions, see Courtney Kingshott.
Are you willing to share a story with our young ones? Children’s Messages are a part of worship on Family Worship Sundays. A new sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the drinking fountain. Family Worship Sundays (No Children in Worship) are Communion Sundays… Holidays… Summertime. If you have questions, see Courtney Kingshott.
Requested Announcements…
RightNow Media is a streaming library of the world’s largest biblical video resources for the entire family that inspire faith every day of the week. Click on the QR code or text CALVINCRC to 49775 for easy access to the video library anytime, anywhere, browse the content available to you and find series that are relevant to your life.
World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) has responded to disasters by offering cleanup and long-term recovery work for more than 50 years. Through organizing volunteers and connecting with local partners in the areas affected by disasters, DRS has helped hurricane, flood, tornado, and wildfire survivors repair their homes and find hope again. Through serving others by pounding nails, hanging drywall, replacing shingles, mucking out basements, and having meaningful conversations with residents, they spread the good news of Jesus Christ. But they can’t do it alone. A gift from our church, as well as volunteers willing to serve disaster survivors will help World Renew DRS continue to inspire people to find hope again.
Order of Worship…
Rev. Mark Milkamp, leading
Acoustic Guitar: Craig Folger
Bass Guitar: Pastor Brian
Percussion: Erik Bean
Piano: Lucile Hackett
Praise Team: Craig Folger, Jessica Russell, Lucile Hackett
Gathering Music
Welcome & Announcements
* Call to Worship
* Songs of Praise and Worship: “Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord”, “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”
Offertory Prayer/Offering of the Day: Household Pantry of Calvin
Offering
Song: “How Great Thou Art”
Faithful Family Verse for March: 2 Corinthians 5:21
Morning Prayer: Frank Spoelstra
Message Series: The Character of God
Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-28
Message: “Slow to Anger – Part 2”
* Song “Jesus Paid It All”
* Words of Blessing
* Closing Song: “Jesus Paid It All”
* Parting Music
* Please stand if you are able.