We will be wrapping up “Origins” next week. The series following is titled, “Hurt, Hard Times, and HOPE”. This eight week series will focus in on the hurts, habits, hang-ups, and hard times we face in life and ultimately the HOPE we have in and through Jesus Christ.
There are many choices we make each day. When it comes to hurt, hard times, and hope we pray that during this two month period many new and Christ honoring choices will be made.
What is Christianity all about? It is an invitation to hope, redemption, beauty and life open to all who will come. Together we will explore the basic doctrines of Christianity to discover what it means to live as a disciple of Jesus as we study the faith.
Small groups will also be engaging in the conversation paralleling the teaching through six thought-provoking, soul-searching sessions, you’ll reflect on the nature of God, the human condition, the work of Jesus, and the coming kingdom.
We hope you will join us beginning on January 11th for the introductory message and then January 25th-March 1st for the rest of the series.
January 11th-Introduction to the Faith: Pastor Gerten
January 25th-The Faith, Given Once for All: Pastor Gerten
February 1st-What Went Right, What Went Wrong: Kris Tarkiewicz
February 8th-The Free Gift-Costly Grace: Pastor Gerten
February 15th-The Trinity-God Above, God Beside, God Within: Pastor Gerten
February 22nd-Be Holy-Transform the World: Pastor Gerten
March 1st-The Great Proposal: Kris Tarkiewicz
What is Christianity all about? It is an invitation to hope, redemption, beauty and life open to all who will come. Together we will explore the basic doctrines of Christianity to discover what it means to live as a disciple of Jesus as we study the faith.
Small groups will also be engaging in the conversation paralleling the teaching through six thought-provoking, soul-searching sessions, you’ll reflect on the nature of God, the human condition, the work of Jesus, and the coming kingdom.
We hope you will join us beginning on January 11th for the introductory message and then January 25th-March 1st for the rest of the series.
January 11th-Introduction to the Faith: Pastor Gerten
January 25th-The Faith, Given Once for All: Pastor Gerten
February 1st-What Went Right, What Went Wrong: Kris Tarkiewicz
February 8th-The Free Gift-Costly Grace: Pastor Gerten
February 15th-The Trinity-God Above, God Beside, God Within: Pastor Gerten
February 22nd-Be Holy-Transform the World: Pastor Gerten
March 1st-The Great Proposal: Kris Tarkiewicz
Sunday January 4th we will be celebrating the Epiphany, the coming of the Magi. Like the Magi, we will bring our gifts before Jesus. This Sunday will be a celebration of how we as a church said “yes” to Jesus this Christmas by spending less to give more and also by giving relational gifts.
Bring with you the money you are giving because you chose to spend less and also bring with you thoughts about what you did relationally this Christmas to share with the congregation.
We hope you will join us in this celebration.
See you Sunday.
It is impossible to miss the vibrancy of the fall colors in Michigan. The leaves shimmer as the sun reflects off of them. Color is what makes autumn beautiful. The November series is about stopping to give thanks to what gives beauty, life, and color to our church and surrounding community.
November 2nd-Thank You Volunteers
November 9th-Thank You Veterans
November 16th-Thank You for Mission
November 23rd-Thank You for Salvation
Join us for one of two services at 9:00am or 10:30am.
A Life Changing Story Everyone Should Hear!
Have you ever hit a dark place in your life and wondered, “How will I ever make it through this?” Barb Wise tells her true story of God’s unconditional love and grace-offering you real hope.
Where: Family Bible Church
When: October 12, 2008
Time: 9am and 10:30am, two different presentations. You’ll want to see both!
9am service not recommended for children under 12
Another update of life at FBC…
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
The FBC softball teams kick off their seasons this week. Come out and support your church teams. Family Bible A plays in Athens on Tuesday and Family Bible B plays in Tekonsha on Thursday. Both games begin at 7pm.
WEDENESDAY
The student ministries will be kicking off their summer schedule tonight. The junior high will be at the Craft’s home and the senior high will be meeting at the church. If you are in junior or senior high or a parent make sure you keep up to date on the youth blogs. Senior High click here. Junior High click here.
SATURDAY
A busy day for FBC.
It is highway clean up day at FBC. Meet at the church for brief safety instructions and then we will clean up the highway. The more people we have the faster the event will go.
At noon, there is a 20’s 30’s picnic at Victory Park in Albion. Bocce ball, frisbee golf, playground, food and much more. Click here for more information.
God’s Vintage Children will be attending a play and having a potluck before. Contact Shirley Works for more info.
SUNDAY
We will begin our summer series today. Pastor Gerten and Kris will be unpacking the Sermon on the Mount for eight weeks. What did Jesus mean then and how does this relate to us today? It should be an exciting series and summer.
We are preparing a possible future series and would like your input.
We are seeking your questions. What have you been wrestling with? What are you unsure about? What is the question that has been burning deep with in you?
Submit your questions three different ways:
1. Boxes located on the Welcome Center or Coffee Bar
2. E-mail, yourvoice@familybiblechurchmarshall.org
3. Through the blog: yourvoicefbc.wordpress.com
On April 6th and 13th, Associate Pastor, Kris Tarkiewicz, will be bringing a two week series titled, “Christ and Culture”. Our culture is constantly changing. As a follower of Christ do you try to keep up, ignore it, or engage it? What is your role in culture as a follower of Christ? Join us for a journey that will be enlightening, engaging, and challenging.
Kris
Richard