Communion | Sunday, Oct 4 |during the AM service
We will celebrate communion together during the morning service on Oct 4.
Congregational Meeting | Tonight, Oct 4 | 6pm
Join us for a time of worship, testimonies, and our Quarterly congregational meeting. Non-members are also welcome to attend and our congregational meeting for updates.
Israel Tour Information Meeting | Today, 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.
Clothing Exchange | Saturday, Oct 17 | 9am-1pm
We are excited to serve our community in this way! This event is growing and we need volunteers. If you are willing and available please sing up at the Welcome Center to volunteer. If you have any questions regarding the event, donations, or volunteering contact the office or Kylie Ordway.
Deacon & Elder Nomination Forms | Due Oct 18
Nomination forms are available at the Welcome Center for FBC members to nominate new Elders and Deacons to the Board. You will nominate two Elders and two Deacons to start new three-year terms. Nominations are due Oct 18.
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!
Trunk or Treat | Saturday, Oct 31 | 6-8pm
Trunk or Treat is one of our biggest community outreach events of the year! Hundreds of kids will be coming here for a family-friendly night of games, free food, (sign up sheet is at the Welcome Center if you would like to help with donations for food), bounce houses, and lots of candy. We need hundreds of pounds of candy for this event. Please drop off candy donations at the church office any time. If you might be interested in helping with this event, please contact the office. Spread the word and invite families to this great event!
FBC Small Groups – The Vanishing Conscience
Please contact the office if you are still interested in joining a group. More copies of the book are available at the Welcome Center for $11. Small Groups meet next on Oct 11.
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 for more information.
Upcoming Dates
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