This Week at Calvin

We at Calvin Church have seen how people are afraid. That 2020 has seen the rise of of a global pandemic, job loss and economic depression. Our planet is in need of restoration and renewal. Advent is a season of waiting on God's promises for a redeemed creation. As we wait. we offer up our fears to God and hear God's
comfort in angel voices: "Do not be afraid." The theme for the first week of Advent is "The Hopes and Fears of all the Years are Met in Thee Tonight." As we light the first candle of the Advent wreath, the candle of Hope, Isaiah gives us a vision of a kingdom yet to come where everything has been made new and where creation is at peace.
Mr. Sherwyn Bolkema, a lay pastor from Orange City will be leading the service this Sunday, November 29th.
Miriam Hector will be the worship musician. Her prelude will be an arrangement of "Comfort, Comfort Ye My People" and "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." Songs of worship are "Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming"," Here I Am to Worship", "O Little Town of Bethlehem", "You Are Mine" and "God of Grace and God of Glory".
Poinsettias will be used to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas. If anyone would like to help by purchasing a poinsettia for the sanctuary the cost is $10.58. Orders need to be place in Mary Van Hill's mailbox by this Sunday.
Thanks to Calvin and community people,, 113 Operation Christmas Child boxes were packed and sent. Many hands contributed to make this mission project possible. Pray for God's blessing on each box as children and families receive them.
Tithes and offerings may be mailed to the church at 326 7th St SE, Le Mars, dropped off on Janet's desk on Mondays through Fridays 10 - noon or placed in the wicker basket in the narthex. Thank you for supporting the work in God's kingdom.
The Christian Needs Center is looking for warm coats and accessories to give to those in need If anyone you know has used coats they are looking to donate they will gladly take any size. Warm gloves and hats are needed as well.
Keep Calvin Church in your prayers as the Search Team is actively working together to find the next pastor that God has in mind for us and our community. Thank you!
Calvin has educational classes at 9:00 AM in the church basement each Sunday. Worship hour begins at 10 AM.
Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 PM Women's Bible Study meets to discuss Lesson 4 led by Lyn Bulthuis. Coffee, study, fellowship and a tasty dessert are always enjoyed.
Come and worship. Not all is perfect but we must worship together as family. As in Ezra 6, the Israelites overcame many obstacles to keep worship a priority as one body, soul, heart and mind.