»Hall/Kitchen/Overflow:
Wilkinson Family
»Nursery/Toddler/Rm 246:
Wells Family
»Sanctuary:
Headley Family
»Youth Room/Fireside:
Marshall Family
»Children’s Areas:
Pfeiffer Family
»Restrooms:
Eric and Jenny Stauffer
»Fellowship Hall/Kitchen:
Dabrowski Family
2 Mary Hammond
Brynlee Damesworth
4 Frank Malcangi
7 Michael Petkof
9 Roy Nelson
10 Cameron Damesworth
11 Charlie Morris
M/M Mike Petkof
14 M/M Tim Hammond
16 Paul Pelle
17 Kylie Damesworth
M/M Frank Malcangi
19 Bryan Coupland
20 Marie Weathered
26 Rachel Davis
27 Jackson Dabrowski
nursery
schedule
FEBRUA RY
Stop into the church library and check out some of our
new selections. The latest edition to our shelves is a series by Lee Strobel: a three-part DVD series on The Case
for Christ; The Case for Faith; and The Case for a Creator. New books are added to our shelves on a regular
basis. We are always willing to accept newer books too, especially
children’s books. If you have any questions about our library ministry, please see Ruth Jones.
1st
Emily Strom &
Ellie Marshall
8th Jody Dabrowski &
Mikeala Strom
15th Wendy Bloembergen
& Ashlyn Wilkinson
22nd Evelyn Davis &
Jillian Dabrowski
If you would like to serve in this ministry,
please contact Annette Craft.
NEW WORSHIP SERIES: What would it have been like to listen to
Jesus’ earth shattering words through the ears of a first-century
disciple? What would it have been like to sit at his feet as a seeker and listen to his teaching, or watch him perform a miracle beyond belief before your very eyes? The way Jesus lived and taught
His disciples was not unique or different than other rabbis, but a
part of Judaism that began a few centuries before His time. When
Jesus told His disciples to come and follow Him, He didn’t hand
them a syllabus or text book of what it meant to follow. They knew
what it meant to walk after a rabbi. When He invited them to risk
everything to come and live life beside
Him, they knew exactly what Jesus was
asking them to do. In fact, the disciples
did what every good disciple longed to
do in following their teacher: they
walked so close to Him they could claim
“I am covered in the dust of my rabbi!”
What this means is, because they
longed to be like their rabbi, they would follow him so closely that
as he billowed the sandy granules, they would cling to the disciples’ clothes. That is what it means to journey along the path with
your rabbi. In our new worship series, Rabbi Jesus—Changing our
perception of 21st century Christianity, we are going to look
closely at the words and teaching of Jesus in the intended context—the Jewish culture. We’ll explore and contemplate some of
the cultural ideas, Jewish thought and Biblical images that give
meaning and depth to Jesus’ words. And, we’ll focus our attention
on some of the Jewish culture that has been preserved over the
ages. Essentially, we are going to walk in the dust of our Rabbi
Jesus, cutting through 21st century Christian clutter by peering
back to what it was be like to walk on a journey with Jesus. In the
end, our goal, our hope, our purpose is that we would not only
learn what it meant to follow Jesus back in His day, but how that
translates to our day, thereby changing our perception of 21st
century Christianity.—Pastor Joe
MEN’S NIGHT OUT!
Friday, February 20th from 6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Open to all Men and Teens
City Limits East [2120 E. Saginaw Hwy]
$10.00 per person which includes
shoes & beverages [pop, water, tea]
This is a TEAM event 4 players per TEAM
TEAMS divided based on skill level No prior experience
A great night of fellowship and laughs
Sign-up at the Welcome Center
See Pastor Joe or Dan Wells for questions
THE JOURNEY: Our world tells us: if you work hard, you’ll get the promotion. If you finish your broccoli, you’ll get dessert. If you do these
three things, you’ll have a great marriage. Real life is long on law
and short on grace—the demands never stop, the failures pile up,
and fear sets in. Life requires many things from us—a stable marriage, successful children, a certain quality of life. Anyone living inside the guilt, anxiety, and uncertainty of daily life knows that the
weight of life is heavy. We are all in need of some relief. Yet, grace
isn't from the world. Grace is unconditional, unpredictable, and way
out of your control. Join the Journey class for their study One Way
Love as they embrace a fresh encounter with God’s inexhaustible
grace. This class is taught by Ben Lott and meets each Sunday at
9:30 a.m. in room 120. Plan to come a little early and enjoy some
breakfast refreshments!
LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP: Divisiveness, partiality, sinful debauchery, false teaching, marital problems, lawsuits, wrong priorities in
ministry, abuse of liberty, lack of discipline, lack of care and concern
for fellow Believers, and a general lack of love and unity within the
church!! What do all these have to do with the church today? Everything! Unfortunately, many of these represent the life of many local
churches today and the Apostle Paul addressed these and other issues in his letters to the church in Corinth. Join us in our Sunday
morning ABF as we continue our study of I Corinthians: “Growing in
Unity and Holiness in the Church” (or, “How NOT to be a dysfunctional church!”) The Lighthouse Fellowship Class meets Sundays at 9:30
a.m. in rooms 146-148. Coffee and doughnuts are usually available
before the class begins, so arrive early to enjoy some fellowship time
with friends.
Kids...join us each Sunday for your very own worship
time downstairs in the Kids for Christ area. You will be
dismissed during the service so watch for the Power
Point which tells you to head downstairs. Each Sunday
is a little different. It’s filled with singing, crafts, handson practical lessons, videos and much more. Make it a
point to be here each Sunday and feel free to bring a friend with you.
BIG GAME PARTY: Teens, join us at the
Pelle’s for our Big Game Party Sunday,
February 1st at 6:00 p.m. It doesn’t
matter if you are cheering for the home
team, the away team, or the referees
this is going to be a great night of food,
football, and fun! Bring your favorite
dip to share among friends. We will provide the rest. Grab a friend
and join us for a great night.
W.I.R.E.: Our next W.I.R.E. will be Sunday,
February 18th. Grab a friend and join us
at 5:45 p.m. for a great night of youth
group followed by food and games
throughout the building. The evening will
end at 9:00 p.m.
B3: Girls, join us Friday, February 6th for our next B3.
Meet at the Pelle’s place at 6:00 p.m. so we can swing by
Biggby to grab a cup of java and head over to cheer
Amanda and her teammates on in their gymnastic
meets. Let us know if you need to be picked up.
BROYO: Guys, join us Friday, February 27th for our next Broyo.
Meet at the Froyo in Okemos at 6:30 p.m. for frozen yogurt and
games and followed by a movie at the Pelle’s. Let us know if you
need a ride.
There are many ways in which you can be involved in our ministry.
Below are some opportunities where you can use your talents and
abilities within our church. Our effectiveness as a church begins
when people contribute to our ministry!
SOUND
TECHNICIAN/POWER POINT: Would you like to join a team
of others who run the sound system or power point on Sunday mornings as well as other special events? Hands on training is offered
and it’s an easy way to get involved. If you are available on Sunday
mornings, consider this ministry. Please see Pastor Joe.
CHILDREN’S
WORSHIP HOUR: Do you love the excitement and joy
of working with kids? We are looking for twelve people/couples who
would be willing to take one month a year in 2015 to teach our children during their own worship hour. The only two pre-requisites are,
you must have a love for kids and be passionate about making it a
fun and exciting learning environment as you teach our kids the
truth of God’s Word. Please see Pastor Paul.
CLEAN
TEAM: We highlight this opportunity on a consistent basis.
It’s easy to be a part of our Clean Team. Sign up for a slot to clean a
section of the church at the Welcome Center and invest an hour or
so in our ministry each week. Job descriptions may be found in the
clean team book.
NURSERY:
We are in need of some fresh arms to hold our babies
or to play with our younger children on Sunday mornings. If you are
fortunate enough to have a sleeping baby, we even telecast the worship celebration into the nursery each Sunday. See Annette Craft for
questions or if you would like to be a part of this ministry.
MOSAIC MEN’S MINISTRY: Men, join us for our night out at City Limits on Friday, February 20th @ 6:45 p.m. This is a team event with 4
evenly matched players per team. Please sign up at the Information
Center in the foyer. If you bowled with us last year, we will be using
your average from 2014. If not, when you sign up, please let us
know what your average score usually is. It will be a great night of
fun, comradery and team building. DON’T MISS THIS EVENT!
Our S.A.L.T. Ministry [Senior Adults Living Triumphantly] will have their annual Valentine’s Day
luncheon on Thursday, February 12th @ 12:00
p.m. Our luncheon will take us to Coral Gable Restaurant located at 2838 East Grand River Avenue in East Lansing
[across from Hobby Lobby]. We have reserved the East Room for
our meal together and they have a large variety on their menu to
choose from. Bring your appetite and a guest with you. We look
forward to a great luncheon together. If you have any questions,
please see Pastor Joe or Jerry Hull. We look forward to seeing you
there.
Our college and young professional ministry is planning their next
get-together during the month of
February. They are still solidifying
the details so watch your weekly bulletin for upcoming information.
Also, if you are not on their e-mail list for up-to-date information,
please see Teressa Lewandowski. We are looking forward to the
next handful of months together, to encourage one another before
we take a sabbatical for the summer.
March 7th is an informal time of
getting together, talking, laughing,
snacking, playing games and getting to know one another. It’s our
Ladies Do Nothing Night at the home of the Lewandowskis. It’s an
opportunity to fellowship with other women, both younger and older,
and share life together. Come, relax, enjoy, and refresh with others.
Please bring your favorite appetizer or dessert to share with others.
You can sign up at the Welcome Center during the month of February. It all begins at 6:00 p.m. Questions?...please see Teressa
Lewandowski.
EXECUTIVE
PLANNING
TEAM
In 2014, an Executive
Planning Team was put
into place, whose purpose is to plan and help
facilitate some new and
exciting, as well as some
long-standing ministries
and events.
We met
throughout the 2014 calendar year and at the end
of last year formulated a
calendar of events for
2015. To the right, you
will see SOME of our
events and ministries for
the coming year. These
opportunities promote not
only fellowship but team
building. As each event
draws closer, we will provide you with all the information you will need to
be a part of what is happening at FBC. Please
watch the In FOCUS
Newsletter or your weekly
bulletin for all of the details of how you can be a
part of the growing excitement at FBC.
MEN’S NIGHT OUT
Friday, February 20th @ 6:45 p.m.
LADIES DO NOTHING NIGHT
Friday, March 6th @ 6:00 p.m.
BATTLE OF BRAUNS
Friday, March 27th @ 7:00 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP [@FBC]
Friday, April 3rd @ 7:00 p.m.
RESURRECTION SUNDAY
Sunday, April 5th @ 10:45 a.m.
THE AMAZING RACE
Saturday, May 16th @ TBD
GRADUATION SUNDAY
Sunday, June 7th @ 10:45 a.m.
ZELOS DINNER AND STUDY
Wednesday, June 10th @ 6:15 p.m.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 22nd—June 26th [evenings]
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Friday, June 26th @ 6:30 p.m.
ON GOAL SOCCER CAMP
Tuesday, July 14th—Saturday, July 18th
ON GOAL SUNDAY
Sunday, July 19th @ 10:45 a.m.
CEDARVILLE HEARTSONG
Sunday, August 2nd [Tentative]
HARVEST GATHERING
Saturday, October 10th
FALL LADIES BRUNCH
Saturday, November 7th @ 9:30 a.m.