Calvin Info for week of 2-22-2026
Calvin Announcements…
Calendar of Events…
- Prayer Group: today, 9:30 AM.
- Children in Worship: today, during worship.
- High School Youth Group: today, 4:00 PM.
- Wednesdays at Calvin: Wednesday, 6:00 PM.
- Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry: Friday, 4:00 PM.
- Euchre Night: Saturday, 5:00 PM.
Offerings of the Day…
- February 22 – West Michigan Christian Schools.
- March 1 – Household Pantry of Calvin: Donated household items distributed to those in need in our community.
- March 8 – Youth for Christ, West Michigan: A movement that reaches young people everywhere with the hope of Christ. We work with the local church and other like-minded partners 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.
Unspecified offering donations will be placed in the General Fund.
- 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 March/April 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 March/April/May are available at the Info Center in the narthex. Pick up a copy this morning for use in your daily prayer and devotional times.
- Reminder: If you have a spoken Calvin ministry announcement for Sunday morning, please submit it to the church office by Tuesday. Thank you!
- Next Sunday’s Scripture will be Matthew 21:33-46.
Safety Reminder: You will find our AED Defibrillator, First Aid kit, which also includes a blood pressure cuff, dechoker devices, etc. available in the narthex by the back doors. First Aid kits are also available in the kitchen, nursery bathroom, and at the bottom of the main stairway.
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.
What Is Your Story? During this Lenten season, we will be focusing on the last stories Jesus shared before he faced the cross. In that light, we want to challenge all of us to be thinking about our faith stories. Each week in Lent we are offering a different prompt (available on insert each Sunday) to help us all reflect on what God has and is doing in our lives.
Parents, please make sure to pick up a Lent activity bag (one per family) available in the narthex.
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.
Euchre Night meets this Saturday, February 28th. 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 Anita Hasper or Bert VanAndel.
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.
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
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.
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.
Check out our church website! Go to calvin-crc.org (Calvin Church Muskegon) to find worship services, upcoming events, ways to serve at Calvin, bulletin info, children & youth ministries info, denomination info, and so much more.
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.
Prayer Partner Ministry… Do you have a young child or teen that you would like paired with a Prayer Partner? Would you like to be a Prayer Warrior/Partner to a child/teen? Please contact MaryAnn Mellema to get signed up or if you’d like more info about this ministry.
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…
- Don & Juanita Fowler as Juanita recovers from surgery.
- Mary Lane as she has suffered a stroke and is now recovering at home.
- Barb Bartkowiak as she continues her battle with cancer.
- Marcia Tortorice, Chuck Wilks, along with our other Special Friends.
Praises to Our God for…
- Being with us in whatever we face and the reminder that He is greater than any trial.
- Family and friends of our church: Debbie Strohm, Mark Bowmaster, Audrey Kingshott, Kristi Wickerink, Jamy Thompson, Sam VanAndel.
Birth Announcement…
Congratulations to the Teusink family, on the birth of a daughter, Naomi June on February 16, 2026!
Moment of Thanks…
Thanks to my family and church family for helping me celebrate turning 90 years old. Jesus and all of you are Big Blessings in my life. You made turning 90 a little easier.
~ Myrna Johnson
Opportunities to Serve…
Our next Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry is this Friday, February 27th, distribution at 5:00 pm, volunteers arrive by 4:00 pm. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Jen Konyndyk (616-485-6696) or Nancy Mellema (231-750-1627).
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 NEW 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? If you have a story to share or have questions, please see Courtney Kingshott. Children’s Messages are a part of worship on Family Worship Sundays (No Children in Worship), which are Communion Sundays… Holidays… Summertime.
Requested Announcements…
Focus on the Cross – Lent is a season to focus on the hope of Jesus Christ. Receive a free Today devotional email series to help you refresh, refocus, and renew your faith during Lent. Or download the eBook. Subscribe at todaydevotional.com/lent.
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 Datema
Bass Guitar: Pastor Brian Sound: Dan Wagenmaker, Kurt Wolffis
Keys: Laken Konyndyk Streaming: Paul Bekkering
Drums: Justin Staley
Praise Team: Craig Folger, LaPrea Brown, Audrey Kingshott
Gathering Music: “It Was Finished Upon That Cross” by City Alight
Welcome & Announcements
* Call to Worship
* Songs of Praise & Worship: “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship”, “O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer”
Offertory Prayer/Offering of the Day: Western Michigan Christian Schools
Offering
Songs: “Lord, I Need You”, “I Need Thee Every Hour”
* Faithful Family Verse for February: 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
Morning Prayer: Pastor Mark
Lenten Series: “The Last Stories”
Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32
Message: “Parable of the Two Sons”
* Song “Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer”
* Words of Blessing
* Closing Song: “I Love to Tell the Story”
* Parting Music
* Please stand if you are able.