Baptism and Membership Vote
We will begin the morning service with baptisms for Haley Williamson and Anna Raber. At the conclusion of the service we will vote on membership for these candidates as well as Isaac Cropsey.
FBC Small Groups – The Vanishing Conscience | Starting Today!
Space is still available for you to join a small group this year, reading The Vanishing Conscience. A copy of Chapter 1 is at the Welcome Center if you have not purchased a book yet. Hopefully books will be in soon and available for purchase of $11.
Fall Frenzy Youth Group Event | Saturday Oct 3 | 5-8pm
High School & Middle School teens come join us for Fall Frenzy at Daniel Ramey’s house. There will be fun games, pumpkin carving, a bonfire, and food provided! Parents, please drop off and pick up your students at Daniel’s house, 794 N Bassett Lake Rd., Middleville. If weather is bad we will announce a backup plan on Facebook.
Israel Tour Information Meeting | Sunday, Oct 4, after the AM service
Are you interested in touring Israel with your church family? We are planning a group trip to the Holy Land for June 2028. Pastor Nate will hold an information meeting on Oct. 4 in the Fireside Room after the AM service for anyone who is interested. In the meantime, please tell Pastor Nate if you might be interested in going.
Communion | Sunday, Oct 4 |during the AM service
We will celebrate communion together during the morning service on Oct 4.
Congregational Meeting | Sunday, Oct 4 | 6pm
Join us for a time of worship and our congregational meeting for updates.
Middle School Basics Retreat | Nov 6-7 | Cost $60, due October 25
Middle school students, don’t miss our Middle School fall retreat, Basics! Invite some friends and join us for a variety of exciting activities, such as 9-square, capture the flag, a scavenger hunt, hot cocoa, and much more! This is a great opportunity to build relationships, have fun, and study God’s Word together!
40 Days For Life | Friday October 16 | sign up for a time slot
On October 16, join other Christians for "40 Days for Life." You're invited to peacefully pray outside of Planned Parenthood (435 Cherry St. SE Grand Rapids. Sign-up at the Welcome Center for a specific time to pray. See Pastor Zach if you would like more information.
Upcoming Dates
Sept 27 | Small Groups start | 3pm or 6pm
Oct 3 | Men’s Breakfast in the Café | 8am
Oct 3 | Youth Group Fall Frenzy at Daniel Ramey’s home | 5-8pm
Oct 4 | Communion | during the AM service
Oct 4 | Israel Info Meeting | following the AM service in the Fireside room
Oct 4 | Congregational Meeting | 6pm
Oct 11 | Small Group | 3 or 6pm
Oct 16 | 40 Days For Life | Fri, Oct 16
Oct 17 | Kids & Maternity Clothing Exchange | 9am-1pm
Nov 6-7 | Basics Middle School Youth Retreat
Adult Sunday School Classes
Sundays 9:30-10:15 AM
East Overflow Class - Open to all adults, co-ed - East Overflow (room 101)
The Book of Revelation - Led by John Schmid
West Overflow Class - Open to all adults, co-ed - West Overflow (room 102)
How Should Christians Think About Israel? - Led by David Williamson
Family Class - For parents with kids in the house or young couples - Fireside Room (111)
Systematic Theology: The Person and Work of Christ - Led by Pastor Nate Archer
Women’s Class - Conference Room (room 118)
Parables, by John MacArthur - Led by Pam Jacobson
Young Adult Class - For graduates through early twenties (room 122)
The Book of James- Led by Jake Herrera
Sunday Children’s Programs
See AM Schedule Above for Times
Nursery: For kids under age 2, during Sunday School & during the AM service.
Pre-School Ministry: 2 & 3 year olds will meet in room 125 for Sunday School & room 127 for the AM service.
4 & 5 year olds will meet in room 125 for Sunday School & the AM service.
Elementary Sunday School: K-5 grade (Downstairs) – See AM Schedule Above
Youth Sunday School: Middle School (Willis Center) – High School (Willis Center)
Kidz Blast: K-3 grade (Downstairs) – Kidz Blast kids will stay with their parents in the
service during singing and then are dismissed for Kidz Blast before the sermon
Wednesday Programs
Wednesdays | 6:30-8:00PM
-Men’s Bible Study—The book of Acts (East Overflow)
-Women’s AM Bible Study—9:15-11:15 AM (Fireside Room) A study on Acts
-Women’s PM Bible Study—6:30-8:00 PM (Fireside Room) A study on Acts (Nursery available for the PM study)
-Youth Group—6 to 12 grade (Willis Center)
-Adventure Club—1 to 5 grade (Downstairs)
-Gophers—4 years to K (Room 125)
-Nursery—3 & under, for parents attending a study or helping in ministry