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Fall 4 Elder & Deacon Nominees 9 CityFest SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER Our annual church meeting is Sunday, September 16. Learn more about the men nominated for selection as elder and deacon. CityFest, the Luis Palau outreach event, is coming to downtown Grand Rapids September 8-9. More than just a weekend festival, our prayer is that this will be a catalyst to share the Gospel and unite with other churches in reaching our neighbors. 19 Grow Through a Calvary Equip Class This Fall! Enjoy an update on Calvary’s ministry initiative to strengthen churches, plant churches and train church leaders. Randy Hekman, one of the teachers behind Calvary Equip’s Prayer class, encourages you to consider how an equip class can facilitate spiritual growth. Revealed In addition to serving opportunities, our Mercy & Missions Team is also sharing stories of volunteers who are using their gifts to reach refugees and immigrants. 22 Following God Library Corner IN EVERY ISSUE 10 12 Faithfully Stewarding God’s Grace 15 Jerusalem Project 20 Mercy & Missions - Jump in This Fall! 14 16 There are a number of opportunities available for those who want to demonstrate God’s love and build partnerships for the Gospel locally. Whether you’re looking for resources similar to your Summer Bible Study or something to connect with our new Sunday morning series, don’t forget to check out the church library. Living a Balanced Life at Calvary Wondering how to navigate the many activities available at church? Director of Serving & First Impressions, Beka Kennedy, offers a path forward to help you take your next right step. This year our Adult Bible Study looks at the imagery found in the book of Isaiah. There are four unique ways to participate in this study, a great compliment to our Sunday worship services. What does it look like to follow God? Faith Bergakker shares how God kindly led her into serving in the Benevolence Ministry and the blessing that followed her obedience. 23 Program Guide Everything you need to know about what’s happening at Calvary this fall.