Calvin Info for week of 12-28-2025
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.
- The Winter Calvin Callers are available at the Info Center.
- Copies of the Today Devotional for Jan/Feb are available at the Info Center in the narthex. Pick up a copy this morning for use in your daily prayer and devotional times. Large print copies are also available.
- Copies of the Our Daily Bread Devotional for Jan/Feb/Mar are available at the Info Center in the narthex. Pick up a copy this morning for use in your daily prayer and devotional times.
- If you have a spoken announcement for next Sunday morning, please submit it to the church office by Tuesday. Thank you!
- The church office will be closed on December 31, and January 1, in observance of New Year’s.
- Next Sunday’s Scripture will be from Psalm 8.
Ministries this week…
- Prayer Group: today, 9:30 AM.
Upcoming Events…
- Gospel Music Night: Saturday, January 17. Details to follow.
- Family Game Night: Wednesday, January 28, 6:00 PM.
Offerings of the Day…
- December 28 – Western Michigan Christian Schools.
- January 4 – Supper House: Feeding the hungry in our community by providing evening meals as a cooperative effort among area places of worship. Calvin serves on the first Monday of each month.
- January 11 – Western Michigan Christian Schools.
Unspecified offering donations will be placed in the General Fund.
Giving Update: Through last week (December 21), general fund offerings totaled $545,279 compared to our 2025 annual budget of $590,621. We are behind the budget for the year by $45,342. As we reflect on the past year, please consider an extra gift to the general fund if God leads you in this direction. We are thankful for the faithful support of the ministries of Calvin Church and we are grateful for your continued support. – The Finance Committee
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.
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.
Our Church Library is located in the Fireside Room. There are many excellent books to borrow, which you may like to take home and enjoy. Take a look and check them out.
Puzzles are also available in the Fireside Room. Feel free to share and swap your puzzles. Check them out in the bookcase by the grandfather clock.
Our online church directory is always updated and available on the Instant Church Directory 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, see Vickie Curtis. Thanks for helping me keep our directory up to date J
Recycling is going strong at Calvin! Please remember to thoroughly rinse or wash items, discard caps, and place in recycling bins. There is a poster in the kitchen to refer to. Thanks to everyone for pitching in!
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.
With the colder weather upon us, we would like to remind everyone that all Calvin Ministries cancellations will be posted to FOX 17, FOX17online.com, WZZM TV, WZZM13.com, WOOD TV, WOODTV.com and also on Facebook.
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.
Your 2026 Offering Envelopes are in your mailbox. If you don’t yet have envelopes and would like them, let Vickie in the office know. Please take a moment today to empty your mailbox.
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 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…
- The James Prince family (Mike’s brother) as they mourn his passing.
- The Sherry Horvath family (Tracie Wolffis’ mom) as they mourn her passing.
- John Dood (& Vonnie) as he is now in Hospice Care at the Poppen House.
- 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.
- Bob Keessen, Earl & Pat Lewis, along with our other Special Friends.
Praises to Our God for…
- The blessings of life, breath, loving, and sharing.
- Family and friends of our church: Elijah VerMerris, Sara Wilks, Blake Hewitt, Sean Gillett, Amy Basch, Frank Spoelstra.
Moment of Thanks…
Thanks for all the cards and prayers, and a special thank you to Hearts & Hands for the special Christmas basket and all the special items in it. You make it easier to come home when I am not able to do much.
Opportunities to Serve…
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 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.
Requested Announcements…
Help Families Affected by the Pacific Northwest Flooding – Beginning December 8, heavy nonstop rains have led to record flooding in western and central parts of Washington state, killing at least one person and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate due to profound damage to homes and communities. World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) is preparing a response to help flood survivors, including communities already recovering from severe flooding in 2021. Please join us in prayer and donate to help flood survivors at worldrenew.net/northwest, by calling 1-800-552-7972, or by mailing a check made out to World Renew, with “Pacific Northwest Floods 2025” in the memo line, to: World Renew, 8970 Byron Commerce Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.
Are you interested in going on a trip to the Holy Land in 2026? You have an opportunity to join a group that is sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church in Muskegon lead by Pastor Dennis Lassanske and his son, Dave in October of 2026. The trip and accommodations would be made available through the travel company, GTI (Go To Israel) in Holland, MI. Any questions about this potential trip can be answered by Dennis Berens or Henriet Meyers.
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…
John Konyndyk, leading
Acoustic Guitar: Craig Folger
Bass: Pastor Brian
Drums: Erik Bean
Keys: Danny Maat
Praise Team: Craig Folger, Anga Staley, Eleanor Kingshott, Joan Daniel
Gathering Music
Welcome & Announcements
* Call to Worship
* Songs of Praise & Worship: “Go Tell It On the Mountain”, “Angels From the Realms of Glory”
Offertory Prayer/Offering of the Day: Western Michigan Christian Schools
Offering
Song: instumental
Faithful Family Verse for December: John 1:1,4&5
Morning Prayer: Pastor Brian
Message Series: “The Psalms: God Sings to the World”
Scripture and Message: Psalm 139
* Song: “All Glory Be to Christ”
* Words of Blessing
* Closing Song: “All Glory Be to Christ”
* Parting Music
* Please stand if you are able.