Caring in Community at Calvary Church
Abuse: HIS (Healing Injured Sisters): 8-week study for women hurt from past physical or emotional wounds.
Contact: Regina Scovill (rscovill@calvarygr.org) at ext 3672.
Addictions: The Abundant Life group is committed to fighting addictive sinful behavior.
Contact: Fred DeJong at 540-0292.
Budgeting — Budget Counseling: Money worries are on many of our minds these days. Calvary Church’s team of trained, volunteer budget counselors are available to walk alongside you as you learn how to apply practical, biblical principles to your finances. This one-on-one service is completely confidential and free.
Contact: Lou DeGraaf (ldegraaf@calvarygr.org) at ext 3618.
Clothing — Clothes Closet: Help for those whose budget is not presently sufficient to meet all their needs. Through the kind donations of many Calvary attendees, the apparel you need is available free of charge. The Closet is located at the Yellow House off Bradford Street.
Contact: Lynnell Bok (lbok@calvarygr.org) at ext 3510.
[Your donations are greatly appreciated. If you have questions about either the Food Pantry or the Clothes Closet, please contact our Pastoral Care Ministry at 956-9377. Remember all items can be used as a tax-write off at the end of the year. Thank you!]
Confident Caregivers: Support for those giving care to loved ones.
Contact: Regina Scovill (rscovill@calvarygr.org) at ext 3672.
Counseling — Pastoral or Marriage Counseling: Meet with a Calvary pastor to speak about a life concern or relationship issue.
Contact: Regina Scovill (rscovill@calvarygr.org) at ext 3672.
Divorce — DivorceCare: 13 week series for those experiencing divorce.
Contact: Lou DeGraaf (ldegraaf@calvarygr.org) at ext 3618.
Divorce-Kids (DC4K) — for children whose parents are divorcing. Helps children heal when parents divorce.
Contact: Lou DeGraaf (ldegraaf@calvarygr.org) at ext 3618.
Employment — EaRN: Are you currently seeking employment? We would like to offer you encouragement and assistance in your search.
Contact: Rich Dyer (richguy101@sbcglobal.net).
Encouragement and Support — Stephen Ministry: offers a listening ear, hope and encouragement to those hurting or going through struggles.
Contact: Regina Scovill (rscovill@calvarygr.org) at ext 3672.
Financial Assistance — Benevolence: available to qualifying Calvary attendees who are experiencing financial difficulties.
Contact: Lynnell Bok (lbok@calvarygr.org) at ext 3510.
Food — Food Pantry: If you are in need of food, one phone call to Lynnell Bok at 956-9377 is all it takes to get the help you need. One time use of the Food Pantry is available with no obligation. However, if you need assistance for a prolonged season, we ask that you take part in the entire benevolence process. This will allow our team a chance to get to know you and ensure that more than just your physical needs are being met.
Contact: Lynnell Bok (lbok@calvarygr.org) at ext 3510.
[Your donations are greatly appreciated. If you have questions about either the Food Pantry or the Clothes Closet, please contact our Pastoral Care Ministry at 956-9377. Remember all items can be used as a tax-write off at the end of the year. Thank you!]
Getting Married — Marriage Prep: We believe it is necessary to know as much about each other going into marriage as possible. This workshop, required for those being married by a Calvary pastor or at Calvary Church, will help you learn each other's strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, as well as faith and fears, in order to build your relationship into all that God intended it to be.
Contact: Regina Scovill (rscovill@calvarygr.org) at ext 3672.
Grief — GriefShare: 13-week support group for those grieving the loss of someone close.
Contact: Regina Scovill (rscovill@calvarygr.org) at ext. 3672.
Hospitalization — Hospital visitation: during a hospital stay one of our pastors will visit.
Contact: Ruth Gudbrandson (rgudbrandson@calvarygr.org) at ext. 5013.
Life-Threatening Illness: For those struggling with cancer, MS, etc.
Contact Phyllis Tack at 243-4603.
Mental Illness — Calvary Mental Illness Family Support Group provides encouragement for those whose lives are affected.
Contact: John and Betty Walker at 956-6141.
Pornography: The Avenue: group paving the way with help for those struggling with pornography or sexual brokenness.
Contact: Regina Scovill (rscovill@calvarygr.org) at ext 3672.
Prayer: Join intercessors for prayer.
Contact: Mel Dykstra at 784-1858.
Senior Adults: Wednesday morning Bible Study and lunch for seniors. Contact: Regina Scovill (rscovill@calvarygr.org) at ext 3672.
Shut-Ins: Visit those physically unable to attend church services and functions.
Contact: Rich Dyer (richguy101@comcast.net) at 822-4991.
Widows and Widowers: Chera provides fellowship for those who have lost a spouse.
Contact: Patsy Clark at 954-3825.
