COVID-19 Precautions

  • We will use every other pew for each worship service, switching pews between the 9 AM and 11 AM services.
  • Please try to leave a space between you and other families.
  • We will clean as much as possible between services.
  • Please do not attend services if you have a temperature, if you are sick, or if you have reason to believe you are a health risk to others.
  • If you are especially vulnerable or concerned about health issues, please consider the wisdom of worshipping online during this time. Online services are live-streamed at facebook.com/firstbaptistmiddleville.
  • We will not be passing the plate to collect the offering. Instead, use the black collection box in the small foyer. You can also give online at fbcmiddleville.net/giving. Checks can be mailed to First Baptist Church, 5215 N. M-37 Hwy., Middleville MI, 49333.
  • To reduce risk, to use the nursery or children's programs you must be able to answer "no" to the following questions: (1) Is anyone in your household experiencing two or more of these COVID symptoms: Sore throat, cough, fever greater than 100 degrees, chills, body aches, shortness of breath for unknown reasons, or loss of taste or smell? (2) Has anyone in your house tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days? (3) Has anyone in your house been in contact with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 in the last 14 days? 

Community Blood Drive

Thursday, January 14

First Baptist is again teaming with Versiti Blood Center for another community blood drive. Give blood and save lives!


Sign up in advance. Appointments are available between 3:00 - 7:00 PM for Thursday, January 14. 


CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP


Located in the Willis Center gymnasium just north of the main church building.

Prime Timers (55yrs. old and better)

Prime Timers is our fellowship ministry for adults ages 55 and better! They plan many activities, adventures, and fellowship together. See the bulletin and calendar page for upcoming events. 


Upcoming events:

January - there is no event planned for January, but you are encouraged to sign up to join the Fellowship dinners on January 19th.


Pickleball: Men and Women age 50 and older are invited to the Willis Center on Monday mornings from 9am-Noon for Pickleball. Pickleball is a game resembling tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net. The court is smaller than a tennis court. Come and check it out! They would be happy to teach you how to play!

Adult Sunday School

At First Baptist we value continuous spiritual growth. We have Sunday School classes for all ages, year round. Pick a class that seems to be the right fit for you and jump in! You can join a class at any time. New classes start periodically.

9:45-10:45 AM - Sundays

  • Fundamentals of the Faith (Co-ED - ALL AGES)

    West Overflow (Room 100) 

    Fundamentals of the Faith, by John MacArthur

    Co-Ed, All Ages

    Led by Nathan Huss

  • The Gospel Project  (CO-ED - ALL AGES)

    East Overflow (Room 101) 

    The Gospel Project - Old Testament

    Co-Ed, All-Ages

    Led by John Schmid & Bob Nickerson

  • Fundamentals of the Faith (Young Families class)

    Fireside Room (Room 111)

    Fundamentals of the Faith, by John MacArthur

    Young Couples (under 40 or with kids in the house)

    Led by David Williamson

  • Taming Your Tongue (WOMEN's class)

    Conference Room (Room 118) 

    Taming Your Tongue, by Deborah Smith Pegues

    Women's Class

    Led by Pam Jacobson

    Starting Feb. 23, 2020

  • A Life Lived Well (College & Career CLASS)

    College & Career Room (Room 122)

    A Life Lived Well: The Book of Ecclesiastes, a video series by Tommy Nelson

    For Young Adults Graduated from High School

    Led by Ross Sprague

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Sundays

Online only - Live stream starts 10:30 AM Sunday. Click here.


In-person services canceled because of coronavirus.


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Pre-COVID-19 Sunday Schedule:


9:00-9:30 AM - Breakfast Cafe


9:45-10:45 AM - Sunday School** (all ages - all year)


11:00 AM - Worship Service** 


6:00 PM - Worship Service*



*Nursery available

**Nursery and Children's Programs available


Calendar

Wednesdays

All in-person programs temporarily canceled because of coronovirus.


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Pre-COVID-19 Wednesday Schedule:


9:15-11:15 AM - Women's Bible Study*


6:30-8:00 PM - Men's and Women's Bible Studies**


6:30-8:00 PM - Youth Group - High School and Middle School (doors open at 6:00)


6:30-8:00 PM Word of Life - Age 4 to 5th grade



*Nursery available

**Nursery and Children's Programs available


No Wednesday programs: Dec. 25, Jan. 1, and April 8.


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All Events Canceled for Sun. March 15

All in-person services and events have been canceled for Sunday, March 15 because of the coronavirus situation. This includes Breakfast Cafe, Sunday School, the 11:00 AM Service, and the "Bot Battles" event that was scheduled in place of the PM Service. We hope to reschedule "Bot Battles" when appropriate. 


The new sermon for March 15 will be posted here by 9:00 AM on Sunday. Please gather in your homes for family worship, family prayer, and to view this sermon together: Luke 22:31-46, "Thy Will Be Done."


Please click here for the full update as of March 13


Wednesday programming, Sunday School, and the PM Service are canceled through Easter. We are looking into ways to have in-person AM services again starting March 22 while still responsibly complying with the current ban. Please see the March 13 update for more details on our current plan to adapt to this situation.

Fellowship Dinners

Sun. July 14, 5-7pm

Fellowship Dinners are a great way to get to know other people in the FBC family. These are casual dinners at someone's house that we organize once a quarter. The summer Fellowship Dinners will be held Sunday, July 14 from 5-7 PM. 


We hope that everyone who attends FBC--including new people!--will attend a Fellowship Dinner. Reserve the date on your calendar and consider if you would be willing to host or attend. 

Sign up by June 30. Fill out the on-line form below to sign up. Paper forms are also available at the Welcome Center. If you have any questions please contact the office. There will be no PM service the night of these dinners. 

PM Service Canceled - Feb. 17

Because of weather, all PM programs have been canceled for February 17, 2019 including the PM Service and the CE meeting. 

Pickleball

Men and Women 50 years old and up are invited to the Willis Center on

Monday mornings from 9am-Noon for Pickleball.


Pickleball is a game resembling tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net. The court is smaller than a tennis court. 


Come check it out, they would be happy to teach you how to play!

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Fellowship Dinner

Sign up to host or attend a fellowship dinner on October 7 from 5pm-7pm. Even if you are unable to attend please let us know. We hope that everyone who attends FBC will be a part of Fellowship Dinners. This is a great way to get to know others in the church.


No PM service Oct. 7


Registration is closed for the fall Fellowship Dinners. We hope you will be able to attend the next ones in January!

Craig's Cruisers

August 15

We are heading to Craig's Cruisers as a youth group!


Details from Craig’s Cruiser website on wristband Wednesday’s

Indoor & Outdoor Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Mini-Golf, Ropes Course, Bumper Boats and Frog Hopper. *Weather permitting on outdoor attractions.


Run Down of the Night

3:30 – Head to Craig’s Cruisers

4:00 – Arrive at Craig’s Cruisers

Play at Craig’s Cruisers and Eat at Pizza Buffet

8:30 – Head back/ Gym Time

9:30 – Pick up students from FBC


Cost: $25*

*it will be $3 more if students need jump socks


Click Here for Registration Form



Craig's Cruisers is a family fun center located in Wyoming, for more details visit their website here. 

VBS

Get charged up in learning God's Word during Summer break!  Vacation Bible School is for kids starting Kindergarten through kids entering 6th grade.  It runs for 5 days, starting at 9AM and ending at 12 Noon. 


This year VBS will be July 30th-August 3rd and VBS Sunday on August 5th.


Online Registration is now closed, but feel free to register at the door!


Click here for the 2017 VBS video! 


Vacation Bible School

July 30th-August 3rd from 9:00am-noon

For kids entering Kindergarten through kids entering 6th grade.

All kids are invited back to our VBS Party on Sunday, August 5th. Kids will perform during the AM service starting at 11am. Then lunch and ice cream will be served following the service. There will be inflatables set up for the kids as well! 

Kids will be making a T-shirt during craft time and will be asked to wear their shirts. 


Online Registration is now closed, but feel free to register at the door!

2018 Church Picnic

Where: Camp Michawana—5800 Head Lake Rd., Hastings

When: July 21st

    Noon—Kickball

    1:00pm—lunch

    2:00pm—corn hole tournament, water balloon games, water balloon launcher, water balloon                     volleyball, slip-n-slide, swimming at the beach

Lunch: eating at 1pm

    Meat provided—chicken, hotdogs, and hamburgers

    Drinks provided—lemonade, water, ice tea

What to bring: 

    Last name beginning A-M: bring a side dish to pass, 

    Last name beginning N-Z: bring a dessert to pass,

    chairs, modest one piece swim suit, and towel


Past Event Video - Vacation Bible School 2017



October is Reformation Month at FBC!

October 31 is the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation was a pivotal time in history when many of the most important biblical truths were recovered. Five of these truths are known as the Five "Solas." Sola means "alone." In the AM service we will talk about what these five truths mean and why they are so vital for our salvation and lives. The PM series will be about the dramatic life and legacy of the reformer Martin Luther, one of the most important people in history. Oct. 29 is movie night with the Luther Movie featuring Joseph Fiennes, 6-8pm. In addition, one of the adult Sunday School options will be a six-week Reformation Overview. Also related, the Men's Group is studying the book of Romans on Wednesday nights. Finally, since October 31 is also Halloween, we will again be hosting Trunk or Treat for families in the community from 6-8 pm! 

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FBC is friendly church that loves God, believes the Bible, and wants people to have a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. We are dedicated to seeing Jesus Christ in God's Word, lifting Him up in our hearts, growing together, and taking His message into the world.


We hope that you and your family will be able to join us sometime soon! We want you to grow closer to God through Jesus Christ.

Sunday AM Series

GHO Symphonic Band Concert

FREE - Wednesday, July 26th at 7:00 PM


A group of talented students from Germany through the Blue Lake International Exchange Program will be here in July. The GHO Symphonic Band from Heide, Germany is made up of students ages ranging from 13-20. Come and enjoy a free night of good entertainment and for an ice social following the concert.


Come join us!

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"RISEN"

Friday, April 14, 7:00 PM - "Risen" the Movie - All Invited, No Cost

Easter Sunday, April 16 - Special Service Time 10:30 AM

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PM Programs Canceled - Wed. Dec. 14

Due to weather, all evening programs have been canceled tonight, Wed. Dec. 14. This includes Word of Life, Youth Group, ESL, and Adult Bible Study.

Our standard policy is to cancel when TK Schools cancel. Stay warm and safe!


Current Wednesday Series

This Summer we will be studying the book of Mark. Along with this study we have provided each student with a journal to both write out Scripture and answer interpretive questions. They come prepared each week to hear more from about the passage and discuss what they learned throughout the week.

Creation Museum Trip

Who?

This is a High School trip. It includes all those going into ninth grade in the fall as well as all those graduating from High School this year.


When?

12:30pm July 24 - 9:00pm July 26


Where?

Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky


Why?

This trip will be both educational as well as allow the group to grow closer together. We hope the students come away encouraged and more equipped in their faith.


How Much?

$60 for early registration (deadline June 12)

$75 for late registration (deadline July 10)


Game Night, June 3

What is this?

What's the best way to kick off the Summer? A youth group event at the Sprague's! Get prepared for Capture the Flag and other big group games. It's an awesome opportunity to introduce your friends to the group!


... and YES there will be food at this event as well!


Who is included?

This event will be for all current Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers included those who just graduated. Our "promotion Sunday" is June 5, so upcoming 6th graders will have to hold off on this one. We look forward to you joining us soon, though!


Wait... How and When am I getting there?

We will provide transportation, so parents can drop their students off near the Willis Center and pick them up at the Willis Center after the event. Please know, parents can drop students off directly at the Sprague's if this is more convenient, but in doing so please be sensitive to the end time.


Drop off: 5:00pm

Pick up: 8:00pm

Recent Sermons:


Adult Sunday School options

Fireside Room (111) - Parents

Instructing a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp

Led by Pastor Nate

 

East Overflow (101) - Co-ed

1 John

Led by Virgil Stearns

 

West Overflow (102) - Co-ed

The Disipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges

Led by Clarke Holtsberry

 

Conference Room (118) - Women Class

Becoming a Women of Simplicity

Led by Susan Montroy

 

Pastor Nick’s Office (112)—College & Career

John

Led by Ross Sprague

2016 Vacation Bible School

August 1st - 5th, Sunday's picnic (7th)

August 1st-5th, with a family fun picnic on Sunday the 7th following the morning service!!
Vacation Bible School is for kids starting Kindergarten - entering 6th grade.

As the date gets closer we will post information here for you to register your child.


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