Calvin Info for week of 9-21-2025
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.
Attention: If you have an announcement for Sunday morning, please submit it to the church office by the Tuesday morning. Thank you!
Next Sunday’s Scripture will be Exodus 25:8-9.
Ministries this week…
- Prayer Group: today, 9:30 AM.
- Children in Worship: today, during worship.
- High School Youth Group today, 4:00 PM.
- Walkers Group (Ottawa Sands): Tuesday, 6:00 PM.
- Wednesdays at Calvin: Wednesday, 6-7:30 PM.
- Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry: Friday, 4:00 PM.
- Euchre Night: Saturday, 5:00 PM.
Meetings this week…
- Council: Monday, 7:00 PM.
Upcoming Events…
- Fruits of the Freezer: Tuesdays, September 30 & October 7, 1-3 PM.
Offerings of the Day…
- September 21 – Western Michigan Christian Schools.
- September 28 – Youth for Christ: A movement that reaches young people with the hope of Christ. We work with local churches 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.
- October 5 – Resonate Global Mission: As Christ followers, we are part of a bigger story. We are part of a global church of believers called to recognize the Holy Spirit’s work in the world and to live out God’s mission of sharing the good news of the gospel with all people. Resonate Global Mission, your Christian Reformed mission agency, is here to connect you and your church to that bigger story.
Unspecified offering donations will be placed in the General Fund.
Take a moment to fill out a Connection Card if you… are new to Calvin; would like more info on a ministry; have a prayer request; or have change in contact info. Connection Cards are located in pews, at Info Center (by kitchen), or click the QR code in the printed bulletin. Place printed cards in the offering plate.
Children in Worship is for children 4 years old – 5th grade. We meet downstairs in the Education hallway. Our Classrooms open at 9:50 AM. Parents, please bring your child(ren) downstairs to sign them in each week. After church is over, come downstairs to pick them up or you may give us permission on the sign-up sheet to send them upstairs.
All walkers are welcome to join us this Tuesday, September 23rd, at 6:00 PM. We’ll meet at Ottawa Sands & Coast Guard Park (18280 N Shore Dr., Ferrysburg – meet in parking lot) for a 1 to 1.5 mile walk. FREE parking available. Come, enjoy exploring God’s creation as we get to know each other better. This Is a family friendly event. If you have questions, reach out to Natalie Katerberg 616-638-1955 or Maryann Wolffis 616-328-4678.
Euchre Night meets this Saturday, September 27th. Everyone is welcome! You may want to bring a snack to share. Come, have fun playing tournament style euchre on the last Saturday of each month in the Family Life Center from 5-8 PM. Any questions, see Brian Dirkse.
Our online church directory (Instant Church Directory) is always updated and available on the app. Do we have your updated info including a photo? Would you like to be added? Feel free to email your additions/changes/photos to info@calvin-crc.org, or leave a note on my desk, or call 231-737-5207. Any questions or instructions on how to download this app, please see Vickie Curtis. Thanks for helping me keep our directory up to date J
Have you taken time to experience our Prayer Trail lately? This wonderful trail was created for our neighbors, community, and church family to share in God’s amazing creation. Please enjoy!
Our Needs & Deeds Ministry at Calvin is up and running! If you have a small “need” such as light yard work, minor home repairs, changing furnace filters/light bulbs and you could use an extra set of hands, please contact the church office, or your assigned elder or deacon. Then, someone from our Needs & Deeds Team will be in touch.
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 (make sure it is the correct Calvin by looking for the tree) and follow the steps.
Our sanctuary is equipped with an Induction Loop Assistive Listening System. To utilize, switch your hearing aid, cochlear implant, tactile device to “T” (Telephone) or contact your provider for assistance.
Prayer Opportunities…
Prayer Partner Ministry… Are you willing to pray for a young child or teen at Calvin Church? Do you have a young child or teen that you would like paired with a Prayer Partner? Please contact MaryAnn Mellema to get yourself or your child signed up or if you’d like more info.
Do you have a prayer concern, praise, thanks, or update? If so, please let us know by filling out a Connection Card (see QR Code above) 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…
- Bill Hyma as he recovers at Heartwood Lodge.
- Carolyn Ahrens as she recovers from a broken ankle.
- Barb Bartkowiak as she continues her battle with cancer.
- Jim Graves as he continues his battle with cancer.
- Nancy Elliott, Don Fowler, along with our other Special Friends.
Praises to Our God for…
- The power of God’s Word. May we listen and obey.
- Family and friends of our church: Lois Veenstra, Mike Beecham, Anga Staley, Beth Slater, Dick Kraft.
Moment of Thanks…
Dennis and I want to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, and words of comfort, as we grieved the loss of my mom.
Sincerely, Dennis & Char Berens
Opportunities to Serve…
Do you have an idea for our Fall Life Groups? They’ll be starting mid-October! Life Groups are groups of 8-15 people that will meet for six weeks, once a week. The groups will focus on various areas of ministry, service, faith learning, fellowship, and Biblical understanding. If you have an idea or would like to lead a group, please see Pastor Mark or Pastor Brian.
Our next Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry is this Friday, September 26th, distribution at 5:00 pm, volunteers arrive by 4:00 pm. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Kathy Hoogstra (231-720-5487) or Nancy Mellema (231-750-1627).
Calvin Church is once again providing evening meals for families residing at Family Promise of the Lakeshore for the week of October 5 – 11. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the narthex for those wishing to prepare and drop-off a meal (dinner). The exact number will be provided a few days before. If you have any questions, please call Jan VanHouten 231-855-1113 or Lucile Hackett 907-987-9947.
Fruits of the Freezer Ministry will prepare and package freezer meals on Tuesdays, Sept. 30 & Oct. 7, 1-3 PM in the church kitchen. If you are interested in participating, there is a sign-up sheet at the Info Center. If you have any questions, please contact Barb Hoffman 231-740-3466.
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 (doesn’t need to be fancy or even homemade) 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 sign-up sheet above the drinking fountain (2 weeks still available). If you have questions, please 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. To sign up, click 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. See Vickie in the office, if you have any questions.
Classis Muskegon is pleased to announce the upcoming presentation from Protect Young Eyes scheduled for October 14th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Allen Avenue CRC, 695 Allen Ave., Muskegon 49442. “Mental Health & Tech: Understanding Fabulous and Fragile Brains with Protect young Eyes” should prove to be very informative, insightful, and inspiring for everyone connected to kids. Youth and children’s ministry leaders, parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers will benefit from this presentation. Of course, the real beneficiaries are the kids that we care so much about. Childcare is available for kids from babies to age 11 years old. Note that reservations are required through the following link:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/protectyoungeyes/1750404 or use the QR code on the flyer at the Info Center.
Contact: muskegonsafechurch@gmail.com with questions.
Order of Worship…
Rev. Mark Milkamp, leading
Acoustic Guitar: Craig Folger
Bass Guitar: Pastor Brian
Percussion: Erik Bean
Keys: Joni Wagenmaker
Praise Team: Craig Folger, Lainey Postema, LaPrea Brown
Projection: Kevin Datema, Kevin Dethloff
Sound: Dan Wagenmaker, Laken Konyndyk
Streaming: Paul Bekkering
Gathering Music
Welcome & Announcements
* Call to Worship
* Songs of Praise & Worship: “Run and Run (Christ Is All My Righteousness”, “Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me”
Offertory Prayer/Offering of the Day: West Michigan Christian Schools
Offering
Song: “Ancient of Days”
Faithful Family Verse for September: Deuteronomy 31:8
Morning Prayer: Pastor Brian
Message Series: “The Shaping of God’s People”
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21
Message: “The 10 Commandments”
* Song: “Build My Life”
* Words of Blessing
* Closing Song: “Build My Life”
* Parting Music
* Please stand if you are able.