THIS MORNING – August 27, 2017 SUMMER OFFICE HOURS – Please note that the Welcome! What a joy it is to have you with us today church office hours may vary during the summer here at Calvin Church! We are excited about what the months. You should refer to the hours posted in the Lord is doing among us here and know that you’re bulletin each week. going to enjoy this service today! Pastor Dave Spoelma will continue with our series on NOTE – This week Pastor Dave is taking his first Jonah called “How to Avoid the God We Set Out to week of vacation for 2017. It has been a busy year of Serve.” His sermon is titled “RECEIVE God’s Mercy transition and he is looking forward to trailering his and Withhold it from Others” based on Jonah motorcycle down to North Carolina for a little wind 4:10-11. therapy as he stays in Robbinsville, NC, and rides through the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. The offering today is for YWAM – Youth With A Pray for safety because some of the bucket list rides Mission. Youth With A Mission is a global to which he is going are pretty harrowing. Google movement of Christians from many cultures, age "Tail of the Dragon!" Its 11 miles with 318 curves! groups, and Christian traditions, dedicated to He will return Wednesday, September 6. For serving Jesus throughout the world. They unite pastoral care, please contact a church Elder. in a common purpose to know God and to make Him known. THE SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION PROGRAM (Children & Worship, Kid Connection, and Sunday School) will kick-off this year on September 17. Watch your mailbox for more information in CALVIN CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS September.
DID YOU MISS A SUNDAY AT CHURCH? There ONLINE PHOTO DIRECTORY APP – is now are bulletins and requested announcements from the available to the congregation. This app is an easy prior week in the information rack on the back wall. way to contact members of Calvin Church. Get the We also keep bulletins for the previous four weeks up app ‘Online Photo Directory’ and sign up today. This by the office that you may pick up. is a service provided free to the members of Calvin Church. Check it out! Any questions, contact Sue CALVIN MEMBERS & GUESTS – Like Calvin Busscher. Church on Facebook for updates and news on what is happening at Calvin.
CALVIN CHURCH MISSION & PURPOSE We believe God has called us to be a reflection of Jesus by Seeking God’s Heart and Sharing God’s Love. We will love God and others by……
..Worshipping God with our lives ..Connecting people, and creating a place to belong and build each other up ..Growing to be more like Jesus ..Serving each other, our community and beyond ..Sharing the good news of Jesus
“…to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”
Ephesians 4:12
Worship Services: Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. Pastor: Dave Spoelma Church Office: phone - 396-4563 387 W. Lakewood Blvd. E-mail - [email protected] Web Site: www.calvinministries.org Internet Password: sghsgl11 Sermon podcasts are available on the church website Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/CalvinMinistries
SUMMER CHURCH OFFICE HOURS For the week of August 28
Monday - Thursday – 9:00 a.m. – noon Friday & Saturday – Closed
THIS WEEK AT CALVIN TODAY: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service Please pray for all Calvin Leadership as they serve and lead NEXT SUNDAY – Jason Terpstra will bring us the message Calvin Church. Pastor – Dave Spoelma. Elders – Rick Klompmaker, Gary Teja, Jason Terpstra, Todd Van Heest TODAY – August 27 NEXT SUNDAY – Sept. 3 and Dan Vos. Deacons – Dave Bos, Justin Burie, Brian Edwards, Jon Fuder, Ross Kammeraad, and Lucas Ten Offerings Offerings Brink. Staff – Randy Bouwer, Sue Busscher, Shelly Prins, YWAM – Youth With A Mission Calvin Ministries Nancy Genzink, Brian Fuder and Jerry Mokma.
Pray for all staff, teachers and students as they begin Greeters Greeters another school year! Wayne & Karen Vanden Brink Don & Ardie Vander Schaaf Jeff & Charity Vander Laan Ernie & Deb Van Doornik Pray for Sue Busscher as she begins her radiation treatments this week. Nursery Nursery Linnae Viles Heather Eizenga Praise God that Kennedy Genzink is feeling better. Please Sue Vos Joel Glover continue to pray for complete healing. Emily Vos Jenna Glover Pray for continued healing and strength for Joyce Ramsey. Ushers for August Tom De Boer, Jerry De Frell, Brian Edwards Please pray for Grace Weber who is in the ICU in the hospital fighting pneumonia. Ushers for September Dale Eizenga, Jon Fuder, Rod Genzink Please continue to pray for The Source Church in South Florida. Pray specifically for real spiritual growth and CALVIN CHURCH CONGREGATION and VISITORS discipleship to take place; for leaders to rise up; for people to invite others that need the Lord; and for God to bring If you have a pastoral care need, or would like to talk with transformation and healing to so many hurting people and Pastor Dave, please call him at 810-417-6281 broken relationships. or email him at [email protected]. Pray for Randy Bouwer with RJB Ministries, Gary Teja with You may also contact one of our elders or deacons. Multiplication Network Ministries and Christian Reformed World Missions and AJ & Alaina (formerly Alaina Antuma) Elders are Rick Klompmaker, Gary Teja, Westendorp and their work in Guatemala. Jason Terpstra, Todd Van Heest and Dan Vos.
Deacons are Dave Bos, Justin Burie, Remember to pray for those who are unable to leave their Brian Edwards, Jon Fuder, Ross Kammeraad homes or care facility – Warren Wolters at Rest Haven and Lucas Ten Brink. (David’s House), and Pat Beyer at home.
PRAYER AND PRAISE REQUESTS REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CONFERENCE GROUNDS Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Listeners End of Summer Celebration Week have come to expect inspiring and remarkable stories in song from this Dove Award winning artist who is inspired by God in daily life. EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE (August 27) – Dr. David Feddes There is no cost, nor any tickets needed to attend W.O.W. Check – Christian Leaders Institute out our web site at www.worshiponthewaterfront.org. Any BIBLE STUDY: Tuesday - Friday – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. questions? Call: (616) 842-6600. Tuesday, August 29 – Dulcimer & Fiddle Jam Session – 7:00 p.m. REFORMATION COMMEMORATION – October 31, 1517 is Thursday, August 31 – CRCG Annual Business Meeting – 7:00 commonly regarded as the day Martin Luther ignited the Protestant p.m. Reformation, an array of events whose effects have cascaded Saturday, Sept. 2 – Annual Auction – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. through the centuries. This October, Protestant and Catholic Christians of the greater Holland area will jointly commemorate the The Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, 12253 500th anniversary of the Reformation—to learn about how the Lakeshore Dr. Grand Haven, MI invites you to join them at their Reformation has shaped today’s religious and cultural landscape annual Auction on Saturday, September 2. A plant auction will and to foster Christian unity. Mark your calendars now for the hymn begin at 9am, a silent auction will run from 10 am-noon, and the sing, lectures, and worship service to be held on live auction will begin at 10 am and go until everything is gone! the Sunday evenings of October 2017. For more information, visit We have many great items to bid on this year, there will be the website refoholland.org or the corresponding Facebook page. something for everyone! Also, to volunteer to join the choir, go to www.refoholland.org and The proceeds from this year’s auction will support our children and click on CHOIR. youth ministries (first $30,000) and debt reduction. Lunch will be available for purchase. We hope you will join us for this fun day of DON'T MISS OUT!! You are invited to the annual Leadership supporting the Grounds! Training Event hosted by Volunteers In Service, Calvin College and Resonate Global Missions (Former CR Home and World GROUNDWORK – THE WEDDING BANQUET - Jesus’ parable of Missions). The date is September 12 from 7 – 9 pm held at Calvin the Wedding Banquet is filled with caution and warning, even for the College. The evening includes a time of welcome and worship, believer. Join Groundwork as we discuss Matthew 22 to discover learning and networking with other leaders and serves as a great what Jesus wants us to know about God’s judgment and what it kick off for the ministry year. If you are a leader in your church, this means for who is welcomed into his kingdom. Listen now at event is for you! For more information, a list of the workshops and to GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly register visit the "Resources" page of the VIS website at visgr.org. If emails for future episodes. you have questions please contact VIS at 459-7500 or email Bernita Tuinenga at [email protected]. KIDS CORNER – BRUNO'S BACK IN TOWN - Bruno LeVaire, the international art thief may be back in town to get his revenge on Liz CRCNA POSITION OPENING - Back to God Ministries International and Grandpa Anole, but he’s not the only one to shock the Terrene (BTGMI), an agency of the CRCNA, has an opening for a full-time Community! An old friend returns to help out, but is that a good Advancement Project Specialist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This thing? Subscribe for free at getkidscorner.com. This month, Kids position plays a key role in BTGMI’s Advancement Team, managing Corner’s offering a free ebook on divorce called “God's Got You multiple projects and providing executive assistance to the Director Covered.” Using biblical teaching, this ebook provides help for kids of Advancement. The Advancement Project Specialist will work and parents talk about divorce. Go to www.kidscorner.net and click collaboratively with all members of the team and outside vendors as on the free stuff page to download this free resource. BTGMI engages with the donors who support this international ministry. Visit www.crcna.org/jobs for a detailed description, or to WORSHIP ON THE WATERFRONT – This Sunday, August 27, apply complete an online application attaching a current resume and Worship On the Waterfront 2017 welcomes Mark Schultz to the cover letter by September 13, 2017. CRCNA POSITION OPENING - The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA), has a temporary part-time (10 hrs/wk) position opening, anticipated to last 3 months, for an Administrative Specialist in Congregational Services. The purpose of this position is to manage all administrative and office support activities of the Director of Leadership Development and/or the department. For consideration, complete an on-line application attaching a current cover letter and resume by September 1, 2017.
POSITION OPENING IN HONDURAS - Are you a bilingual (English and Spanish) skilled leader with a gift for developing cross-cultural ministry strategies and policies? Do you have experience in providing oversight and direction to staff and partners on community development projects? World Renew, an agency of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA), has a full time opening for a Country Consultant based in Honduras. For information, or to apply, please visit our website at www.worldrenew.net/careers. Application deadline is September 3, 2017.
VOLUNTEER WITH A GROUP OVERSEAS: - Are you compassionate, considerate, flexible? Join a group of volunteers with World Renew’s Global Volunteer Program! You’ll get an authentic cultural experience and learn about the deep history and traditions that define life in an international community. To find out more, email Andrew at [email protected].