Calvin Info for week of 6-21-2026
Calvin Announcements…
Ministries this week…
- Father’s Day Breakfast: today, 8:30 – 9:45 AM.
- Prayer Group: today, 9:30 AM.
- Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Thursday, 8:00 AM (Russ’ on Henry St).
- Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry: Friday, 4:00 PM.
- Euchre Night: Saturday, 5:00 PM.
Meetings this week…
- Children & Youth Ministries Team Meeting: Wednesday, 6:30 PM.
Upcoming Events…
- SERVE 2026: July 11-18
Offerings of the Day…
- June 21 – Western Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge: Teaching students how to have a relationship with God, get their lives back on track, and remain free from the bondage of addictions.
- June 28 – Western Michigan Christian Schools.
- July 5 – Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministries: Biblically-based, chaplain-led, volunteer ministry that provides hope by teaching, preaching, and showing the love of Jesus Christ to the “forgotten” women and men incarcerated in Michigan’s county jails.
Unspecified offering donations are placed in the General Fund. Thank you!
- Early Morning Coffee is available every Sunday starting at 9:00 AM.
- You are invited to join us for Coffee Fellowship in the Family Life Center following worship every Sunday morning.
- The Summer Calvin Callers are available in the narthex.
- Reminder: If you have a spoken Calvin ministry announcement for Sunday morning or literature to post, please submit it to the church office by Tuesday. Thank you!
- Next Sunday’s Scripture will be Acts 12:6-18.
- During worship this morning, the Fireside Room is available for anyone with a little one who may need a space to stretch and/or be fussy. Toys are available and worship service is streamed.
- 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, especially 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 →
Place your printed card in the offering plate.
Euchre Night meets this Saturday, June 27. 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.
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!
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.
Take some time this week to experience our Prayer Trail (located behind the back parking lot). This wonderful trail was created for our neighbors, community, and church family to share in God’s amazing creation. Please enjoy!
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/use this app, see Vickie Curtis. Thanks for helping me keep our directory up to date.
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 Steve VerMerris (chair), then someone from our Needs & Deeds Team will be in touch.
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.
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. FYI: we are considering changing the time to 9:00 AM, so if you are willing to join us at this new time, please see Vickie in the office or Ric Scott.
Prayer Group meets briefly 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…
- Al & Judy Henderson as Al is back in the hospital and undergoing tests.
- Jim & Sue Goorman as Sue struggles with health issues.
- Bill Hyma as he continues his battle with cancer and has moved to American House in Spring Lake.
- Barb Bartkowiak as she continues her battle with cancer.
- Bob & Ruth Keessen, Earl & Pat Lewis, along with our other Special Friends.
Praises to Our God for…
- All the freedoms we enjoy and the benefits of our salvation.
- Family and friends of our church: Nancy Milkamp, Betty Fernandez de Castillo, Bruce Hoffman, Stacie Bannink, Vickie Curtis, Ken Sherburn.
Opportunities to Serve…
Our next Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry is this Friday, June 26th, 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).
We could use a few more helpers! Are you interested in helping tear-down/ set-up the Family Life Center for worship during construction? We aren’t sure what this will all entail yet, but if you are at all interested, please add your name to the list on the bulletin board by the drinking fountain.
SERVE 2026 is almost here! 61 students and leaders are coming to stay at Calvin Church the week of July 11-18 and will go out each day to bless others in our community. They will also be blessed with great meals and have worship each night! This is a powerful week that has a lasting impact on our community, the students (who come from other places, but also our own), and our church. WE NEED YOUR HELP! We need volunteers each day to help make SERVE happen. Check out the sheets in the narthex and ask Pastor Brian, Anga Staley, or Bill Sorensen if you have any questions. We also need Prayer Partners to pray for each student throughout the week. See Joni if you have questions about prayer partners. Finally, we are requesting donations for food… See the board with needed food items in the narthex if you are willing to donate or see Kathy Jansen or Barb Hoffman if you have any questions.
Thank you, Calvin Church family, for faithfully supporting SERVE year in and year out.
~ Pastor Brian, Host Team Coordinator
Want to take a turn sharing a story with our young ones? Children’s Messages are a part of worship on Family Worship Sundays. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the drinking fountain. Family Worship Sundays (No Children in Worship) are Communion Sundays…Holidays…Summertime.
Do you have a flower garden? Would you like to help beautify our Sanctuary on a Sunday morning during the spring and summer months? We are looking for one large bouquet for each Sunday. If you are interested in sharing the beauty from your garden, please sign up at the Info Center. See Maryann Wolffis or Vickie Curtis if you have questions.
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, text CALVINCRC to 49775 or click the QR code ← 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.
Writers Wanted – The Banner is looking to expand its network of news correspondents – freelance writers paid per story to report on assignments from every corner of the Christian Reformed denomination. If you love stories, are curious to ask church leaders about how and why they do things, and are willing to train and learn, our news editor would love to hear from you: news@thebanner.org. (If you are an experienced writer, all the better! Just mention that in your email.)
Order of Worship
Rev. Mark Milkamp, leading
Piano: Joni Wagenmaker Projection: Chad Sneller
Acoustic Guitar: Jason Goorman Sound: Dan Wagenmaker, Bill Sorensen
Bass Guitar: Pastor Brian Streaming: Paul Bekkering
Praise Team: Jason Goorman, Audrey Kinghott, Leah Sneller
Gathering Music
Welcome & Announcements
* Call to Worship
* Songs of Praise & Worship: “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship”, “Ancient of Days”
Ordination & Installation of Elders and Deacons
* Song: “Pure and Holy”
Children’s Message: Eleanor Kingshott
Offertory Prayer/Offering of the Day: W. Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge
Offering
Songs: “O Praise the Name”, “How Great Is Our God”
Faithful Family Verse for June: Psalm 100:4-5
Morning Prayer: Joni Wagenmaker
Message Series: What’s Next?
Scripture: Acts 9:36-43
Message: “Resurrection”
* Song: “What the Lord Has Done in Me”
* Words of Blessing
* Closing Song: “What the Lord Has Done in Me”
* Parting Music
* Please stand if you are able.