January 16, 2022
Annual Congregational Meeting | Sun, Jan 23 | 6pm
The annual Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Jan 23 at 6pm. Members will vote on the 2022 budget, deacons and church officers, expenditure requests and constitutional revision. Reports are available at the Welcome Center.
Women’s Bible Studies | Wednesdays
-The AM study will be going through Elijah by Priscilla Shirer and is from
9:15-11:15 on Wed mornings in the Fireside room, book cost $15.
-The PM study will be going through Emotions and the Heart and is from 6:30-8:00 on Wed evenings in the West Overflow room, book cost $5.
Men’s Bible Study | Wednesday nights have just started
The men are doing a study on Decision Making and the Will of God. They meet on Wed evenings from 6:30-8:00 in the East Overflow room.
Youth Group: Lake Effect | Feb 11 & 12 | Registration is now open
Middle School students, save the date Feb 11 & 12 for the Youth group Lake Effect retreat at Lincoln Lake Baptist Youth Camp. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center or online at http://fbcmiddleville.net/ministries/youth. Sign up and pay (cost $65) by Sun, Jan 23.
Missions Committee Update
The Missions Committee voted on 12/12/21 to give extra $1,000 gifts to Tim & Andrea Blazer (Brazil), John & Paula Dannenberg (CAR, Africa), Brian & Lauri Dix (Michigan), and Emanuel & Tereza Negru (Greece).
Weather Cancelation Policy
All Wed. programs are automatically canceled for that day if TK Schools cancel for weather (not for other reasons). Check Wood TV8 or Follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/firstbaptistmiddleville) for announcements. We encourage you to use the Communication Card to add your email to our list for email updates.
Church Camping | Aug 14—21
It is time to make your reservations for our annual church camping at Camp Michawana! You can camp for the whole week, or just for a few days. There is no scheduled program, but plenty to do or just a chance to relax with friends. You can come with a tent, camper, or stay in one of the cabins (they fill up quickly). Grab an info card at the Welcome Center for more information.
Updated Children’s COVID Policy
-In order for children to enter the nursery or church programs, they must not currently be experiencing two or more of the following symptoms: sore throat, chills, cough, body aches, fever greater than 100 degrees, shortness of breath for unknown reasons, loss of taste or smell.
-Children must be free of fever for 24 hours.
-If COVID has been in your household but symptoms are resolving, 5 days must have passed since either the onset of symptoms or since a positive COVID test, whichever came first.
-Please note: In addition to these COVID policies our standard Nursery Sickness Policy also applies for other illnesses.
Upcoming Dates
Jan 16 | Small Groups in homes | Chapters 13-14
Jan 23 | Annual Congregational Meeting 6pm
Jan 30 | Small Groups in homes | Chapters 15-16
Feb 6 | Deacon Sunday Potluck for everyone | Communion
Feb 11&12 | Middle School Lafe Effect Retreat
Feb 13 | Small Groups in homes | Chapters 17-18
Mar 18&20 | High School Deep End Retreat
Adult Sunday School Classes
Sun. 9:30-10:15 AM
East Overflow Class – Open to all adults, co-ed – East Overflow (room 101)
Study: The Book of First Samuel – Led by John Schmid
West Overflow Class – Open to all adults, co-ed – West Overflow (room 102)
Study: Men and Women of the Bible – Led by David Williamson
Young Family Class – Married adults 35 or younger or with a child 5 or younger
Fireside Room (room 111) – Study: The Book of Titus – Led by Archers & Thalers
Women’s Class – Conference Room (room 118)
Study: Taming Your Tongue, by Deborah Smith Pegues – Led by Pam Jacobson
College-Age Class – For graduates through early twenties (room 122)
Study: The Book of Titus – Led by Zach Spiller
Sunday Children’s Programs
See AM Schedule Above for Times
Nursery – under age 2 during Sunday School; under age 2 during 10:30 service
Toddler Ministry: 2s & 3s – Drop off before Sunday School or before the 10:30 Service
(2s & 3s in Room 127)
Pre-School Ministry: 4s & 5s will sit with parents for the worship service starting Jan 2. Parents will pick up their children after Sunday School and take them to the worship
service. They will be dismissed at the same time as Kidz Blast. Parents will still pick kids up at the Preschool classroom after the service. (4s and young 5s in room 125)
Elementary Sunday School: K-5 grade (Downstairs) – See AM Schedule Above
Youth Sunday School: Middle School Girls (room 121) – Middle School Boys (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
Wed. 6:30-8:00 PM
Men’s Bible Study – Judges (East Overflow)
Women’s AM & PM Bible Studies – 9:15-11:15 AM (Fireside) Ephesians;
6:30-8:00 PM (West Overflow) Ephesians – Nursery available AM & PM
Youth Group – 6 to 12 grade (Willis Center)
Explorers – 1 to 5 grade (Downstairs)
Gophers – 4 years to K (Room 125)
Nursery – 3 & under, for parents attending a study or helping in ministry