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Salvat ion Revealed Declaring and Demonstrating God’s Good News MISSIONS CONFERENCE 2016 As He has in the past, God has been working at Calvary Church recently to transform us into a body that more fully reflects His heart for the lost. Here are some highlights: • We now have a “Mercy and Hospitality” ministry department which, together with Missions and Outreach, empowers us to love others well. • We have engaged with the world refugee crisis by sending two teams (so far) to Lesvos, Greece, and by welcoming and assisting refugee families settling into the Grand Rapids area. • We have continued to grow in our vision, as a church and as individuals. We were able to send 34 young adults to Urbana, a student missions conference held once every three years. • Over 40 individuals have been trained in hands-on disciple-making as a lifestyle. This is the first step toward a church culture where each person sees themselves playing a key role to fulfill Christ’s great commission. By celebrating both what God has done through Calvary people in mission and outreach – bringing the lost into His kingdom – and through Calvary people extending mercy and hospitality, this special week in the life of our church will help recognize and grow our ability and calling to love others – those outside our walls who need to experience and to hear of Jesus’ love. The events of our Missions Conference week are detailed on the next page. Join us – expand your heart, extend your hands, and express your faith to a waiting world! 5