Calvin Info for week of 11-9-2025
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.
- If you have a spoken announcement for next Sunday morning, please submit it to the church office by Tuesday. Thank you!
- Next Sunday’s Scripture will be Colossians 3:12-17.
Ministries this week…
- Prayer Group: today, 9:30 AM.
- High School Youth Group today, 4:00 PM.
- Hearts & Hands: Monday, 1:00 PM.
- Wednesdays at Calvin: Wednesday, 6:00 PM.
- Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Russ’ on Henry): Thursday, 8:00 AM.
- Friendship Ministry: Thursday, 7:00 PM.
- Book Club: Friday, 10:00 AM.
- Household Pantry: Saturday; 9:45 AM.
- Informational Meeting for Y.G. students: Sunday, Nov. 16, 5:30 PM.
Meetings this week…
- Elder/Deacon: Monday, 7:00 PM.
Upcoming Events…
- Pie Sunday: Sunday, Nov. 23, during Coffee Fellowship.
- Thanksgiving Eve Celebration w/Dinner: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 5:30 PM.
Offerings of the Day…
- 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.
- November 23 – Mission for Area People (MAP): Committed to serving the needs of area residents who live in poverty and extreme need.
Unspecified offering donations will be placed in the General Fund.
Activity Tote Bags are available for kids during worship today and are located in the narthex. Feel free to grab one as you head into worship. Before you leave, please return totes with books/toys.
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 in the printed bulletin. Please place your printed card in the offering plate.
Hearts & Hands will meet in the Fireside Room tomorrow at 1:00 PM. We invite all who would like to be a part of this ministry to join us for the meeting, dessert and fellowship.
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.
Make sure to check the Lost & Found tub under the coat rack by the Deacon’s closet this week if you lost something and you feel it may have been lost in the church. We will be sending the unclaimed articles to Hope’s Outlet on Thursday, November 20th.
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.
Would you like to be added to the church directory? Do you have any changes (address, phone, email, photo, etc.)? Do we have your photo in our online directory? Leave a note on my desk or email your additions/changes/photos to info@calvin-crc.org. Thanks for helping me keep our directory up-to-date J
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…
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 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. Also, if you are a prayer warrior, please make sure you received the recent email update.
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…
- Jan Bush as she prepares for her upcoming surgery on November 12.
- Ann Chandler as she recovers from a fall.
- Barb Scanlon as she is very weak and is now in Palliative Care.
- Barb Bartkowiak as she continues her battle with cancer.
- Jim Graves as he continues his battle with cancer.
- Bob & Rosemary Datema as Bob continues his recovery at Heartwood Lodge.
- 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…
- Guiding us daily to make wise decisions in a world of so many choices.
- Family and friends of our church: Jim Meyers, Laura Lohman, Bill Sorensen, Kelsey Folger, Elise Johnson, Amy VerMerris.
Moment of Thanks…
A huge thank you for the many words and expressions of gratitude, appreciation, and encouragement that we all received over the last few weeks! We are truly blessed to be a part of such an amazing church family.
Sincerely, The Calvin Staff
Pastor Mark, Pastor Brian, Courtney, Craig, Vickie, Travis
Dear Deacons,
The Calvin Seniors wish to express their appreciation for the brunch. It was delicious and we enjoyed the sing-along. We are blessed to be a part of a church that makes us feel special and truly cares.
Birth Announcement…
Congratulations to Reuben & Lucy Veen on the birth of a son, Gideon Grant on October 31, 2025!
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, next 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, see Pastor Brian.
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 our 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.
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.
Supper House is looking for more volunteers! Would you like to help serve a meal to the less fortunate in our community? Calvin Church volunteers on the first Monday of each month (no holidays). Please see Sherry Apostle to volunteer or for more info. Thanks!
The 2026 Coffee Fellowship schedule is in the works. If you are not on the current schedule and would like to be added, please let Vickie in the office know ASAP. More hands make light work. 😊
Order of Worship…
Rev. Brian Kingshott, leading
Acoustic Guitar: Craig Folger Projection: Dave Semelbauer
Keys: Hanna Swords Sound: Kurt Wolffis, Laken Konyndyk
Flute: Linda Gould Streaming: Jon Hoogstra
Percussion: Erik Bean
Praise Team: Craig Folger, Jessica Russell, Lainey Postema
Gathering Music
Welcome & Announcements
* Call to Worship
* Songs of Praise & Worship: “His Mercy Is More”, “Holy Forever”
Baptism: Bryson David Gillett
Special Music: “Welcome to the Family”
Children’s Message: Henriet Meyers
Offertory Prayer/Offering of the Day: Western Michigan Christian Schools
Offering
Song: instrumental
Faithful Family Verse for November: Psalm 107:8-9
Morning Prayer: Pastor Mark
Message Series: “Rooted in Christ”
Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15
Message: “Alive in Christ”
Explanation and Profession of our Faith
Prayer, Meditation, and Words of Institution
** We Come to the Table
Thank Offering for Benevolence (envelopes available in the pew)
Song “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”
* Words of Blessing
* Closing Song: “Jesus Paid It All”
* Parting Music
* Please stand if you are able.
** If you are unable or uncomfortable please remain seated and an elder will bring Communion to you.