THIS MORNING – August 20, 2017
We are so glad you’ve chosen to join us today for services here at Calvin Church, and trust you have a wonderful experience! As we are in the summer months, once again, we find there are so many things to do that would take our attention away from the Lord. Yet, we want to encourage you today to do all you can to continue to keep God first and foremost in your life, as well as the loved ones God has blessed you with.
Pastor Dave Spoelma will continue with our series on Jonah called “How to Avoid the God We Set Out to Serve.” His sermon is titled “REJOICE in God’s Gifts as Though they are Rights” based on Jonah 4:5-9.
The offering today is for the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds. Believing that God's people need facilities which promote their spiritual welfare as well as their physical health and happiness, their goal is to establish, maintain, and operate a family ministry center for spiritual renewal, recreation for all ages, food service, camping, and lodging in an atmosphere of Christian fellowship.
YOUTH PARENT MEETING – Parents of youth in middle and high school are invited to a meeting TODAY right after the service in the sanctuary to brainstorm and discuss ideas for the upcoming youth group program year.
CALVIN CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
DID YOU MISS A SUNDAY AT CHURCH? There are bulletins and requested announcements from the prior week in the information rack on the back wall. We also keep bulletins for the previous four weeks up by the office that you may pick up.
CALVIN MEMBERS & GUESTS – Like Calvin Church on Facebook for updates and news on what is happening at Calvin.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS – Please note that the church office hours may vary during the summer months. You should refer to the hours posted in the bulletin each week.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU – WOW Wednesday’s are finished for the summer. A huge thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make this community event a great success!! We could not have done it without you!!!
ANNUAL WIDOWS/WIDOWERS DINNER - The annual Widows/Widowers dinner is scheduled for6:00 p.m.this week Thursday, August 24at Dunton Park. In case of bad weather, the event will be moved to church. Ask any deacon for more information! Food will be provided.
THE SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION PROGRAM (Children & Worship, Kid Connection, and Sunday School) will kick-off in a few short weeks. Watch your mailbox for more information in September.
ONLINE PHOTO DIRECTORY APP – is now available to the congregation. This app is an easy way to contact members of Calvin Church. Get the app ‘Online Photo Directory’ and sign up today. This is a service provided free to the members of Calvin Church. Check it out! Any questions, contact Sue Busscher.
THANK YOU – Dear Family, Cheryl and I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you are doing for us. The interviewing process was one for the books and the denomination would do well to replicate denomination-wide the process the Search Team and all of you accomplished in the search for a pastor. The potlucks have been spectacular! Last week so much love was poured out in the Installation Service and subsequent picnic outside that my friends and family were so seriously impressed that they all remarked excitedly "This church loves you, Pastor Dave and Cheryl!" And we know that. We are also so very thankful for the help and hard work helping us to move from Imlay City to here. The amount planning, expenses, and help of those who traveled to Imlay City, then helped unload back here in Holland, was simply overwhelming. We will not forget it. And we cannot forget to express our huge gratitude for how beautiful you are making the parsonage for us to live in and in which to be comfortable and safe. We promise to have an ice cream social when we are all set up in the parsonage, so that all of you have the opportunity to see the good work the congregation did to show love to my wife and me. We set up the main floor as well to hold small group and discipleship gatherings to build into each other's life along the way. We are going to lead by example and ask you open up your homes along the way as well. It will be a few more weeks until the cabinets arrive and are installed along with the plumbing fixtures. The carpet, linoleum, and paint is done already. We also appreciate our Zeeland apartment and are grateful for all you are doing for us and for God. We love you very much. We pray you already see that and we know you will certainly experience that in time. Pastor Dave, Cheryl, and Hoss.
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 -
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 21
Monday - Thursday – 9:00 a.m. – noon
Friday & Saturday – Closed
THIS WEEK AT CALVIN
TODAY: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Youth Parent Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY – Pastor Dave will continue with our message series on Jonah.
TODAY – August 20 NEXT SUNDAY – August 27
Offerings Offerings
Christian Reformed Conference YWAM – Youth With A Mission
Grounds
Greeters Greeters
Curt & Suzanne Shosten Wayne & Karen Vanden Brink
Al Ten Brink Jeff & Charity Vander Laan
Nursery Nursery
Michelle Busscher Linnae Viles
Harriet Van Heest Sue Vos
Caleb Van Heest Emily Vos
Ushers for August
Tom De Boer, Jerry De Frell, Brian Edwards
CALVIN CHURCH CONGREGATION and VISITORS
If you have a pastoral care need, or would like to talk with
Pastor Dave, please call him at 810-417-6281
or email him at .
You may also contact one of our elders or deacons.
Elders are Rick Klompmaker, Gary Teja,
Jason Terpstra, Todd Van Heest and Dan Vos.
Deacons are Dave Bos, Justin Burie,
Brian Edwards, Jon Fuder, Ross Kammeraad
and Lucas Ten Brink.
PRAYER AND PRAISE REQUESTS
Please pray for all Calvin Leadership as they serve and lead Calvin Church. Pastor – Dave Spoelma. Elders – Rick Klompmaker, Gary Teja, Jason Terpstra, Todd Van Heest and Dan Vos. Deacons – Dave Bos, Justin Burie, Brian Edwards, Jon Fuder, Ross Kammeraad, and Lucas Ten Brink. Staff – Randy Bouwer, Josh Westhouse, Sue Busscher, Shelly Prins, Nancy Genzink, Brian Fuder and Jerry Mokma.
Pray for Sue Busscher as she anticipates 4 weeks of radiation to begin in 2-3 weeks. Pray for good results and for minimal side effects. Praising God that no chemo is needed for treatment at this time!
Pray for Gary Teja who is presently in Nigeria for a West Africa MNM retreat. Pray for safety as they make ministry field visits in the Central Plateau region.
Pray that Kennedy Genzink will continue to heal and gain strength.
Pray for continued healing and strength for Joyce Ramsey and Grace Weber.
Please continue to pray for The Source Church in South Florida. Pray specifically for realspiritual growth and discipleship to take place;for leaders to rise up;for people to invite others that need the Lord; and for God to bring transformation and healing to so many hurting people and broken relationships.
Pray for Randy Bouwer with RJB Ministries, Gary Teja with Multiplication Network Ministries and Christian Reformed World Missions and AJ & Alaina (formerly Alaina Antuma) Westendorp and their work in Guatemala.
Remember to pray for those who are unable to leave their homes or care facility – Warren Wolters at Rest Haven (David’s House), and Pat Beyer at home.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CONFERENCE GROUNDS
Children’s Week
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE (August 20) – Pastor Bob Boersma, Providence CRC - Cutlerville
BIBLE STUDY: Tuesday - Friday – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 24 – Kids Praise and Talent Program – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 26 – Concert: the Allen Family – 7:00 p.m.
CONCERT – The Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, 12253 Lakeshore Dr., Grand Haven, is excited to welcomeThe Allen Family,in concert onSaturday, August 26. We hope you will come on out and enjoy the music and message of this nationally known family who live on their bus 365 days a year as they go from place to place spreading the gospel message through song. The doors to the Worship Center will open at6 pm; the concert will begin at7 pm. No tickets are needed for any of our summer concerts however a free-will offering will be taken to help offset our music ministry. Be sure and come early and enjoy a delicious Baked Chicken dinner! Your dinner will be complete with sides and your beverage. It will be served in the Sunshine Room from5-6:30 pm. To find out more about our summer concerts go towww.crcg.organd click on the summer activities tab.
Come close out the summer with us! TheChristian Reformed Conference Grounds, 12253 Lakeshore Dr., Grand Haven, still has some openings for camping.August 26-September 2is our End of Summer Celebration Week. Call us for special pricing for this week! We also have some sites still open for Labor Day Weekend,Sept. 2-4.Sept. 5-10is Senior Week and is a great time for you camp and enjoy fun and fellowship with others in your same stage of life. Call us at616-842-4478to make your reservations for any of these final weeks of summer.
GROUNDWORK – THE PRODIGAL SON - As we continue our study of Jesus’ parables, we encounter what might be his most famous parable. Join Groundwork as we learn about forgiveness and grace and remember deep truths about God and his love for us by studying the parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
KIDS CORNER – ZAP YOUR LIFE - Liz has more than he can handle when usually level-headed Lucille starts buying up videos, books and tickets to the latest Zap MacDoogle motivational speech. Is this all a scam? Can Liz save his friend by showing her God’s Word? Subscribe for free at getkidscorner.com. At www.kidscorner.net, download two of our best free resources: the KC Sketch book and the KC Summer Fun Book.
WORSHIP ON THE WATERFRONT – This Sunday,August 20, Worship On the Waterfront 2017 welcomes Citizen Way to the Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Citizen Way’s songs sport pop-rock influences, infectious lyrics and create ambitious new sound from the trio composed of Ben and Josh Calhoun and David Blascoe. Some of their top hits are “Bulletproof”, and “I Will.” There is no cost, nor any tickets needed to attend W.O.W. A free will offering will be taken. Check out our web site at www.worshiponthewaterfront.org. Any questions? Call:(616) 842-6600.
ATTENTION ALL SPORTSMEN:The Calvinist Cadet Corps is hosting its third annual Sporting Clay Shoot to benefit the 2020 International Camporee in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (specifically for the riflery and archery ranges). This benefit will also help offset the overall cost for Cadets to attend the camporee. The event will be held onSaturday, August 26at the Blendon Pines Gun Club in Zeeland, Michigan. For more information, call the Corps office at616-241-5616 ext 4, or check out the Cadet website under the “Events” tab. Everyone is welcome! You can register at our website:www.CalvinistCadets.org. Lunch will be served atnoon. Join us for a fun filled day! If you can’t make it out for the event, but still want to be involved, we are looking for people willing to sponsor stations or to make a pledge for a participating shooter. For more information on these giving opportunities, contact Kim at the Corps office at the number listed above.
Reformation Commemoration – October 31, 1517 is commonly regarded as the day Martin Luther ignited the Protestant Reformation, an array of events whose effects have cascaded through the centuries. This October, Protestant and Catholic Christians of the greater Holland area will jointly commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation—to learn about how the Reformation has shaped today’s religious and cultural landscape and to foster Christian unity. Mark your calendars now for the hymn sing, lectures, and worship service to be held on theSundayevenings of October 2017. For more information, visit the websiterefoholland.orgor the corresponding Facebook page. Also, to volunteer to join the choir, go towww.refoholland.org and click on CHOIR.
Don't Miss Out!!You are invited to the annualLeadership Training Eventhosted by Volunteers In Service, Calvin College and Resonate Global Missions (Former CR Home and World Missions). The date isSeptember 12from7 – 9 pmheld at Calvin College. The evening includes a time of welcome and worship, learning and networking with other leaders and serves as a great kick off for the ministry year. If you are a leader in your church, this event is for you! For more information, a list of the workshops and to register visit the "Resources" page of the VIS website atvisgr.org. If you have questions please contact VIS at 459-7500 or email Bernita Tuinenga .
Learning to Engage our Muslim Neighbors - What We are Learning About Christian-Muslim Relations that Churches Need to Know. Join us at Calvin Seminary Chapel (3233 Burton Street SE) on Friday, August 25 from 7 to 8:30 pm for a conversation with Richard J. Mouw (President Emeritus & Professor of Faith and Public Life @ Fuller Theological Seminary), John Azumah (Lausanne Movement, Catalyst Leader for Islam & Professor of World Christianity & Islam @ Columbia Theological Seminary) and special guests for a dialogue about pressing issues and opportunities facing the church today in our increasingly religiously diverse society. This will be an interactive discussion with the audience and will conclude with dessert and beverages. If you or others in your church are looking for guidance on how to interact with the Muslims, this is a great opportunity to learn from others with years of experience.