Calvin Info for week of 11-2-2025
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 this morning.
- Copies of the Today Devotional for November/December Large print copies are also available.
- If you have an announcement for next Sunday morning, please submit it to the church office by Tuesday morning. Thank you!
- Next Sunday’s Scripture will be Colossians 2:6-15.
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.
- Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Russ’ on Henry): Thursday, 8:00 AM.
- Friendship Ministry Thursday, 7:00 PM.
Upcoming Events…
- Informational Meeting for Y.G. students: Sunday, Nov. 16, 5:30 PM.
- Pie Sunday: Sunday, Nov. 23, during Coffee Fellowship.
- Thanksgiving Eve Celebration w/Dinner: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 5:30 PM.
Offerings of the Day…
- November 2 – World Renew (World Hunger Sunday): Helping families around the world plant hope and end hunger through their World Hunger Campaign. With your support, families will know God’s compassion by receiving the training and tools needed to grow enough food. To learn more, go to net/worldhunger.
- November 9 – Western Michigan Christian Schools.
- November 16 – Step Up Muskegon: equipping and empowering young adults with tools and skills to live self-sufficient, responsible, and productive lives. Providing mentoring, educational guidance, life skills training, and strategic community partnerships within a Christian environment.
Unspecified offering donations will be placed in the General Fund.
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!
Please 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 the pews, at the Info Center (by kitchen), or click the QR code → Please place your printed card in the offering plate.
Children in Worship is for children 4 years old – 5th grade. We meet downstairs in the Education hallway (to the right). 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.
The Afternoon Bible Study meets this Monday (tomorrow) at 1:00 PM in the Fireside Room. We are studying the book of Joshua. 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. Plan to join us!
Calvin’s Walking Group will meet at 1:00 PM this Tuesday, November 4th, at Trinity Health Arena (formerly L.C. Walker) 470 W. Western Ave. We’ll walk around the indoor ice arena. Door entrance is between Carlisle’s and Rad Dads’ restaurants. Free parking is available in the lot across the street. Walk-friendly surface; walkers and wheelchairs are welcome; dress appropriately (for cold); seven laps = 1 mile. Join us! Questions, contact Natalie Katerberg (616-638-1955) or Maryann Wolffis (616-328-4678)
The Fellowship Team would love for you to bake and share your favorite pie/dessert for Pie Sunday on Sunday, Nov. 23rd. Then, take your yummy treat to the kitchen so we can cut and serve for Coffee Fellowship!
Please join us for a soup dinner and a service of expressing gratitude to God at our annual Thanksgiving Eve Celebration at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, November 26th. This worship service is for the entire family. All ages are welcome and encouraged to participate. NO nursery available.
Do you have a small “need” such as light yard work, minor home repairs, changing furnace filters/light bulbs, etc.? Could you use an extra set of hands? If so, 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.
Defibrillator Safety Reminder: You will find our AED Defibrillator in the narthex by the back doors. There is also a First Aid kit available.
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…
Do you have a prayer concern, praise, thanks, or an 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 may lift you and your loved one(s) up in prayer.
Attention Men: You have an open invitation to join us for
breakfast at Russ’ Restaurant on Henry St. on Thursday mornings at 8:00 AM and to pray for the needs of the congregation while enjoying Christian fellowship.
Prayer Partner Ministry… Do you have a young child or teen that you would like paired with a Prayer Partner? We have 3 adults waiting to be a faithful prayer warrior for your young one(s). Please contact MaryAnn Mellema to get them signed up or if you’d like more info.
Prayer Group meets in the Fireside Room every Sunday morning beginning at 9:30 AM. You have an open invitation to join us as we pray over the following concerns/praises. All ages are welcome!
Please Pray for…
- Barb Scanlon as she is very weak and is now in Palliative Care.
- Bob & Rosemary Datema as Bob recovers from hip surgery at Heartwood Lodge.
- Barb Bartkowiak as she continues her battle with cancer.
- Jim Graves as he continues his battle with cancer.
- Don & Juanita Fowler as Don continues his recovery at Heartwood Lodge.
- Al & Judy Henderson, Michael Kay, along with our other Special Friends.
Praises to Our God for…
- The smile on my face, love in my heart, trust in Your Name, and You in my thoughts.
- Family and friends of our church: Jana Sneller, Talor Johnson, Amy Cunningham, Mary Hughes, Len Fisher, Kennah VerMerris.
Opportunities to Serve…
Attention High School Students: We will be traveling to Puerto Rico next summer for a Service and Learning Trip! If you are interested in hearing more info about this trip, please plan on attending an Informational Meeting, with a parent, on Sunday, November 16th following Youth Group at 5:30 PM. This meeting will last about 20 minutes and is required if you plan on going on this trip. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Brian.
Want to take a turn sharing 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.
Each Sunday afternoon when the High School Youth Group meets, 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 sign-up sheet above the drinking fountain. If you have questions, please see Courtney Kingshott.
Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway: During the month of October, we are partnering with the Muskegon Rescue Mission in their effort to provide Thanksgiving Baskets. Our goal at Calvin Church is to contribute 225 cans of Cream Corn and 225 boxes of Cornbread Mix. Along with other churches in the area, we have the opportunity to bless several families with a turkey and all the dinner trimmings in time for Thanksgiving Day. Donation barrel is available at the Info Center to gather these items through tomorrow, November 3rd.
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 in the printed bulletin 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.
Order of Worship…
Rev. Mark Milkamp, leading
Acoustic Guitar: Craig Folger Projection: Kevin Dethloff
Bass Guitar: Pastor Brian Sound: Bill Sorensen, Dan Wagenmaker
Electric Guitar: John Konyndyk Streaming: Dennis Berens
Drums: Justin Staley
Praise Team: Craig Folger, Eleanor Kingshott, Joan Daniel
Gathering Music
Welcome & Announcements
* Call to Worship
* Songs of Praise & Worship: “As For Me and My House”, “Jesus, Your Name”, “What a Beautiful Name”
Offertory Prayer/Offering of the Day: World Renew
Offering
Song: instrumental
Faithful Family Verse for November: Psalm 107:8-9
Morning Prayer:
Message Series: “Rooted in Christ”
Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29
Message: “The Calling of the Church”
* Song: “Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me”
* Words of Blessing
* Closing Song: “Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me”
* Parting Music
* Please stand if you are able.