Category: Weekly Focus

Are you having a tough day? Mondays can be rough! However, as we begin the sixth week of Michigan’s COVID-19 response, we recognize there’s more going on than just a typical Monday. For this edition of A Word for Today, Pastor Jim is sharing a reminder from Psalm 118 that the Lord hears us in the midst of this hardship. Listen along as Jim offers a practice we can try and the encouragement that God truly wants to hear from us. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.

David Prichard, 56 Ministry Facilitator, is sharing A Word for Today from Philippians 2:1-5. This passage is likely written by Paul while he was under house arrest, which provides an interesting parallel for us as we live through this stay-at-home order. May you join us today in praying that our church would be united in pursuing Paul’s call to selfless love. Peace to you! If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.

If everything God does is loving, how do we come to terms with the suffering we witness in the midst of this pandemic? How do we experience both the truth of God’s love and the pain we see all around us? In this Word for Today, Jim and Lisa Samra share the perspective they each come at these questions from. As we look at 1 John 4 and Lamentations 3, may we see that there are many ways to approach difficult seasons. And we don’t have to turn away from pain, struggle or things we don’t understand, God has given us words to walk through it all. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.

In this edition of A Word for Today, we have Susan Sorensen offering a word of encouragement. Susan is sharing from 2 Thessalonians 3:5 – a simple verse that says a lot. May these few moments together in God’s Word be part of His ongoing work to bring transformation and growth to your life. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.

In this edition of A Word for Today, Pastor Jim is teaching from 1 Chronicles 21. This passage finds King David putting his hope in the strength of his army. Pastor Jim walks us through how God responds to this sin and helps us see a number of ways that this Scripture relates to our current circumstances. May you be encouraged to pray for God’s mercy, especially in these days. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.

Our Word for Today video series is back with Pastor Jim Samra. In this video, he is teaching from Jeremiah 39. God is moving in a mighty way in these crazy times, and He is trying to get our attention. Let us put our trust in God, and know that in doing so we will see His salvation. If you’d like to receive these videos in your email, subscribe at mycalvarygr.org to the Word for Today email list. Questions? Email info@calvarygr.org.

Happy Easter! Celebrate the Risen Savior with us today. Today we will be streaming a sunrise devotional at 7:00am for our earlier risers, followed by our Easter worship service at 10:45am. Join us online for this special time. Together we will celebrate Christ’s victory over sin, fear and death and the peace and new life we can find in Him today. One powerful way that we can connect to God and to one another is by partaking in communion. Today’s Easter service will include a time of communion. Plan to have bread (or crackers) and juice available, as you are able to do so. Note: If you missed the Good Friday service, it is available on our YouTube Channel.

This year’s Good Friday service is a collaboration with West Michigan churches. This community service weaves scripture and songs together to help us consider the very last hours of Jesus’ life. While we will have to remember Good Friday in separate locations this year, we encourage you to take the time to participate in this service with those in your household. May we each spend time reflecting together on Christ’s sacrifice for us that gives us hope in this life and assurance of life eternal.

Easter is This Sunday, April 12! This Sunday we will be streaming a sunrise devotional at 7:00am for our earlier risers, followed by our Easter worship service at 10:45am. Join us online for this special time. Together we will celebrate Christ’s victory over sin, fear and death and the peace and new life we can find in Him today. One powerful way that we can connect to God and to one another is by partaking in communion. This Sunday’s Easter service will include a time of communion. Plan to have bread (or crackers) and juice available, as you are able to do so. Maundy Thursday While we are not able to gather for our traditional Seder Meal this Thursday, consider reading the Upper Room Discourse (John 13-17) as you enjoy dinner that evening. Good Friday This year’s Good Friday service is a collaboration with West Michigan churches. This community service weaves scripture…

Pastor Jim and Pastor Tom are sharing encouragement with the Calvary family in this edition. Pastor Jim shares how the book of Habakkuk is speaking to many in the midst of this pandemic. Meanwhile Pastor Tom offers an update on how the Calvary staff is ministering to the congregation virtually. While much has changed over the past few weeks, the word of the Lord is still true and the church continues to shepherd His flock. May this bring you comfort today as the Lord enables you to stand with us. Habakkuk 3:2 Lord, I have heard of your fame;     I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day,     in our time make them known;     in wrath remember mercy. Subscribe and view past Word for Today videos on YouTube.