Baby Shower for Sahara & Samuel Mote | Monday, Mar 9 | 6:30pm
Ladies, join us in celebrating & encouraging Sahara tomorrow, March 9 at 6:30pm in the Café. Sign up at the Welcome Center. Please bring a dish to pass; cake and drink will be provided.
Youth Event Black Light Night | Saturday Mar 14 | 6-8:30pm
High School and Middle School students are invited for a night of luminescent fun. We will have pizza, octo-ball, 9-square-in-the-air, dodgeball and more. Dress in bright colors and see what glows. This s an excellent opportunity to invite friends!
Kid & Maternity Clothing Exchange | Mar 28 | 9am-1pm
We will have another kids’ & maternity clothing exchange for our community on Mar 28! It’s a great opportunity to provide for the needs of the families with children in our area. This event requires many volunteers. If you would like to be involved in this ministry contact Kylie Ordway, Jackie Shepard, Rebecka Murphy, or the church office.
FBC Marriage Retreat | Apr 24-25
You can still register for the FBC Marriage retreat at the Essenhaus Conference Center. More info is available at the Welcome Center. The current registration price is $75 per couple. If you have already registered, please remember to book your room at Essanhaus.com no later than March 23. Use Group Code: 042426
Good Friday Service | Friday, Apr 3 | 7pm
Join us at 7pm for our Good Friday Service. We will focus our thoughts on the cross of Jesus Christ through the Word, worship, and the Lord’s Supper. Nursery will be provided.
Easter Service & Breakfast | April 5 | Breakfast 9am-10am, Service 10:30am
Celebrate Easter with us April 5. There will be no Sunday School that morning, but everyone is invited to a free breakfast downstairs before the 10:30am service. Breakfast will be served from 9-10am.
40 Days for Life | March 27
On March 27, join other Christians for “40 Days for Life.” You’re invited to peacefully pray outside of Planned Parenthood 425 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.
VBS Volunteers
Top o the morning to ya! We are in need of volunteers for our Emerald Island VBS. There are forms available at the Welcome Center. Please grab one and fill it out and turn it in either to the office or to Pastor Zach. If you have not completed Child Protection Policy training, there will be classes scheduled in the upcoming months.
Giving
Joyful giving to the Lord is an act of worship. You can give by using the box in the small foyer or online at fbcmiddleville.net/giving. Setting up reoccurring giving is a great way to make sure your giving is consistent. If you currently don’t have offering envelopes and would like a set, please let the church office know.
Upcoming Dates
Mar 8 | Small Groups
Mar 9 | Baby Shower for Sahara Mote in the Café | 6:30pm
Mar 14 | Men’s Breakfast in the Café | 8-10am
Mar 14 | Youth Black Light Night | 6pm-8:30pm
Mar 21 | Women’s Bootcamp Workout in the Willis Center | 8-9:30am
Mar 22 | Small Groups
Mar 28 | Kid & Maternity Clothing Exchange | 9am-1pm
Apr 3 | Good Friday Service & Communion | 7pm
Apr 5 | Easter Breakfast (No Sunday School) | Served from 9-10am
Adult Sunday School Classes
Sundays 9:30-10:15 AM
East Overflow Class - Open to all adults, co-ed - East Overflow (room 101)
The Letters of John - Led by John Schmid
West Overflow Class - Open to all adults, co-ed - West Overflow (room 102)
Works of Faith: Where Belief Transforms Behavior - Led by David Williamson
Family Class - For parents with kids in the house or young couples - Fireside Room (111)
Systematic Theology: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality - Led by Pastor Nate Archer
Women’s Class - Conference Room (room 118)
The Baptist Catechism, part 2 - Led by Susan Montroy
Young Adult Class - For graduates through early twenties (room 122)
Ecclesiastes- 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—Ephesians (East Overflow)
Women’s AM Bible Study—9:15-11:15 AM (Fireside Room) Colossians
Women’s PM Bible Study—6:30-8:00 PM (Fireside Room) Colossians
(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
