Widows Ministry
Valentine Luncheon for Single Women
Calvary Church 707 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesHosted by Singles Connect, Oasis Singles and Widows Ministry Please join us on Sunday, February 19, for a Valentine’s Luncheon to hear guest speaker, Cindi Imhoff, defining who God says you are in Christ. Cindi has been a widow for 21 years and raised her two sons as a single mom. She has served as the Director of Women’s and Singles 35+ Ministry at Ada Bible Church for 15 years. Cindi loves to laugh and has a deep love for Jesus, her family and friends, as well as the people she serves alongside at Ada Bible. To guarantee a spot, please register by February 13 at mycalvarygr.org
Widows Ministry
Calvary Church 707 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThank You Prayer Luncheon Sunday, March 19 1:00-2:30pm The Gathering Place (Entrance A & B) Speaker: Cindy Marrell We will be hosting our annual Thank You Prayer Luncheon thanking those who pray fervently each month for our widows. We encourage both our Prayer Warriors and our widows to attend this luncheon so that our Prayer Warriors may meet the widows who have been faithfully praying for and for our widows to see who has been praying for them. Please register by March 13 to Lynnell (lbok@calvarygr.org) (616) 956-9377, ext 3510
Widows Coffee
Calvary Church 707 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesMonday – April 17 9:30 – 11:00am Room 208 (Entrance D & E) Please join us over a light breakfast then listen to opportunities of the different services that Calvary has to offer: Sara Blue - Benevolence regarding financial needs Joe Symonds- Renew Crew regarding different types of handy man projects around the house. Josh Warren – Calvary Care; spiritual care and counseling, support groups, hospitalization and bereavement. Please RSVP by April 10th Contact Lynnell (lbok@calvarygr.org) (616) 956-9377, ext 3510
Widows Coffee – May
Calvary Church 707 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesMonday – May 15 9:30 – 11:00am Room 208 (Entrance D) Last widow’s coffee get-together until the fall. Come join us over Breakfast while enjoying fellowship among yourselves. We will have tables set up showing different ministries looking for volunteer help. There will be a wide range of volunteer opportunities that you can get involved in. Such as The Prayer Shawl ministry, front desk receptionist, prayer teams, and assisting each other, a fellow widow, just naming a few. Each one of us has been equipped with different spiritual gifts and talents. Learn how you can let God use you to be a blessing to others. Please RSVP by May 7th Contact Lynnell (lbok@calvarygr.org) (616) 956-9377, ext 3510
Widows Ministry – Fall Reconnection Breakfast
Calvary Church 707 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWidows Fall Reconnection Breakfast September 21 | 9:30-11:30am Room 208 (Entrance D) Guest Speaker: Jolene DeHeer Jolene, a widow herself, is one of the freshest motivational and inspirational speakers available today! Her dynamic life's stories and practical insights will move you from side-holding laughter to heart-felt tears. She will motivate you, inspire you, encourage you and entertain you. She will touch your life and heart forever. She has also been the keynote speaker for such events as the Annual Christian Reformed World Missionaries Conference in Africa, Christian Schools International, Kid's Hope, and at various conventions and conferences for leaders and students across the U.S. and Canada. To reserve your spot please RSVP to Lynnell (lbok@calvarygr.org) ext. 3510 before September 11.
Widows Coffee – Personal Safety
Calvary Church 707 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWidows Coffee October 19 | 9:30-11:30am Room 208 (Entrance D) Being a widow can sometimes leave you feeling vulnerable because we live in world of dishonest people trying to take advantage of others. Come learn how to be aware of your surroundings, whether at home, or in your car and be able to spot scammers through emails and phone calls. We will have a few guest speakers who will teach you how to be wise and to better protect yourself from predators. Please RSVP to Lynnell (lbok@calvarygr.org) Ext 3510 before October 12.
Widows & Widowers Thanksgiving Luncheon
Calvary Church 707 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesCome and enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner over fellowship before settling in to hear the Skylight Quartet perform.
Widows & Widowers Christmas Luncheon
Calvary Church 707 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesDecember 3 | 1:00pm | The Gathering Place Start your holiday season by welcoming Calvary's children's choir as they perform Christmas songs followed by a Christmas devotion from Co-Director of Calvary’s Kids, Ann Bagley. This event will begin your holiday season off on the right start as you prepare your hearts and mind towards the real meaning of Christmas. Cost is $5. To register, go to: mycalvarygr.org before Nov 30.
Widows Coffee – March
Calvary Church 707 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWidows Coffee March 21 | 9:30-11:30am Room 208 (Entrance D) Guest Speaker: Paul Kerr Paula will share ideas on planning, purchasing, and preparing meals on a budget for one. She may even expand your definition of what you think is healthy! Be ready to consider your own grocery shopping and eating habits to see if any changes can be made to better nourish yourself. Please RSVP to Lynnell (lbok@calvarygr.org) Ext 5520 by March 15. Lynnell and four others will be going to Cyprus in April and we can use your help by collecting items to bless refugee babies in Cyprus? We are looking for new items such as: Receiving Blankets, Onesies 0-24 months, Pacifiers, Teething/Small toys and Swaddles. You can also donate financially for other items that are difficult to transport by making a check out to Calvary Church and on a separate paper write: STM Cyprus 2024. Please bring...
Widows Coffee – April
Calvary Church 707 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWidows Coffee April 18 | 9:30-11:30am Room 208 (Entrance D) Guest Speaker: Master Gardner Judy Wetters Whether your a beginner or a master gardener, come learn how to make individual porch pots for sun or shade that will look amazing, won't break your budget and will truly inspire. Plus enjoy fellowship with one another over a light breakfast. There will be fun door prizes and special gifts being given away. This is one fun event that you won't want to miss. Please RSVP to Lynnell (lbok@calvarygr.org) Ext 5520 by April 12.