Lay-Led Ministries
Lay-Led Ministries are ministries led by members of the church body.
Bridge 1825
BRIDGE 1825 is a community group gathering for young adult singles ages 18-25. During this gathering, young adults get to share their lives together, encourage one another through their seasons of difficulties, challenge each other with the Word of God, worship together, fellowship together, serve together and have fun in a safe, laid-back setting. BRIDGE 1825 meets at FBC at 6:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Time: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm - 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each Month
Location: FBC - The Loft
Contact: Matt & Shari Cox
Check out BRIDGE on Instagram: @bridge_1825
ladies tuesday bible study
Ladies Bible Study will be going through Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight by Jennifer Rothschild. Heaven. Who goes there? Where is it? What will we do there? Questions like these arise when we consider an eternal future beyond this physical life. How can we know the truth about what comes next?
In this 7-session video-based study, Jennifer Rothschild explores the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective. She will separate what's true about Heaven from what's based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses. As you walk through the study, you'll not only gain a deeper understanding of what God has prepared for His children but also learn how to live with confidence today as you look forward to the glorious unending that awaits. Don't just wonder about Heaven—embrace it with a faith that turns anticipation into excitement and peace.
The book costs $22, and sign-ups begin on March 3rd. If you register after March 16th, you’ll need to purchase your own book separately.
tuesday morning study:
Time: Begins on Tuesday, March 25th and meets weekly at 9:00 am. (There will not be class on April 8th)
Location: FBC
Limited childcare is available—please contact Susan Wertman before signing up to check availability.
tuesday evening study:
Time: Begins on Tuesday, April 1st and meets weekly at 6:30 pm. (There will not be class on April 8th)
Location: FBC
Contact Bonnie Blessing or Jan Desimone for any questions.
BETTER TOGETHER: a ladies mentoring ministry
Experience joy and growth in your Christian life by participating in one-on-one friendships centered around learning the Word of God. This lay-led ministry will involve a mentor and mentee meeting to study and grow in God’s Word together.
Better Together Commitment:
Each session will be a 6-month commitment - meeting together twice a month and keeping in touch the other weeks. Better Together currently has a session underway, but look out for the next opportunity!
For additional information or questions, please email: Susan Wertman
Griefshare
It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare.
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Join this video seminar/ support group for 13 weeks.
For more information on the next Griefshare dates, contact Val Kurk.
Reviveschool
ReviveSCHOOL is a two-year program of Biblical Studies courses that teaches through the Bible daily, from Genesis to Revelation. Teaching and study are focused on seeing the Complete Portrait of the Messiah as depicted in all 66 books of the Bible. Based on the example in Acts 19, where Paul lectured in the Hall of Tyrannus daily for two years and all of Asia heard the message of the Lord, the ultimate goal of reviveSCHOOL is for communities to be transformed by the Word of God.
Dates: Begins on January 1st, 2024 and lasts for 2 years
When: Meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: FBC | Room D200
For any questions, contact Julie Miller. For more information about reviveSCHOOL, visit https://www.reviveschool.org.
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BIBLE QUIZZING
Are you wanting to study the Bible as a family? Consider Bible Quizzing! It's a fun, interactive way to grow in grace and knowledge. Study together and then cheer on or coach your student's quiz team as they quiz kids from other churches/schools. For students K-12. Stay tuned for the next Bible Quizzing opportunity!
Singles Together
Singles Together is a group for FBC attendees from age 40 to 80 who are without partners regardless of the reason. We get together for fellowship, companionship, service, and FUN!
Want more information about Singles Together? Contact Jackie Clindaniel
Revive Elkhart
Each Tuesday evening, a group of believers gathers in downtown Elkhart to reach out and love on individuals and families in our community. Using the Revive model, teams head out to engage in conversations with people we encounter. Our goal is to show love, listen, discern, and respond with the hope-giving message of the gospel if God gives an opportunity. This outreach opportunity is open to anyone!
For questions, contact Michael Cataldo.
Deaf Ministry
This ministry ensures that an interpreter for the deaf is available during our second service each week (11:00 am). It's a huge blessing to have the lyrics to our worship songs and weekly sermon interpreted for those in our congregation who are deaf or hard of hearing.
WOODLAND TRAILS summer PREDICTION RUNS
Located on FBC’s Woodland Trails, the Summer Prediction Runs include weekly 3K and 5K races on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. Runners predict the time they believe it will take them to complete either the 3K or 5K race, and the winners are determined by how close participants come to their predicted time! Check back here next summer for more information!
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