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Monthly supported organizations
This past year was amazingly
fruitful! The Lord was at work
in all areas of ministries in and
around Calvary Church. The
“salvation candle” was lit on most
Sundays indicating that the Lord
had brought another person into
his family. The Lord was at work
in neighborhood Bible studies, in
the Prison Ministry, in personal,
one-on-one relationships and in
group gatherings. He certainly
grew the church this year! We
praise Him for being the Author
of Life!
We are not into numbers here
at Calvary, instead are into
faithfulness and obedience. God’s
love language is obedience, and
He desires to utilize us in the
work of building his kingdom.
And this is a process that takes
time. If we are obedient and
step out intentionally, following
the leadings of the Holy Spirit,
he will lead us into gospel
conversations that will bear fruit.
These conversations continue
what God is already doing in the
hearts of people. If we are faithful
followers, the Lord will provide
us many opportunities to plant,
water and watch him harvest new
followers of Christ.
Jim Stortz
Local Outreach
Our Global and Local organization support list remains the same from the
previous year.
global LOCAL
Bangla Ministries Worldwide Alpha Women’s Center
Church Planters Training
International Child Evangelism Fellowship
Deaf Opportunity Outreach Forgotten Man Ministries
Mission India Garden of Hope
Oak House Independent Bible Mission
Partners in Evangelism King’s Table Ministries
World Relief Mel Trotter Ministries
Youth Ministry International Oasis of Hope
David’s House
Our Daily Bread
(formerly Radio Bible Class)
Safe Haven
Servant’s Center
Urban Family Ministry
Youth for Christ West Michigan
Missionary Care & Support
missionary cross training
The Missions department developed and implemented a missionary
Cross Training program that has proved to be invaluable in preparing
those within Calvary desiring to be used of God throughout the nations. In
addition to the Janzens and Tibbes (see page 15), there are currently four
others going through this process determining God’s leading and timing.
missionary christmas
56 retired and active missionaries were blessed by your generous giving
for Christmas 2015. Your tangible expression of love and care totaled
almost $27,500.
missionary visits
This last year Pastor Bruce traveled to Western Europe and Africa to en-
courage and minister to our missionaries in those locations.
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