WEATHER ALERTS

February 2, 2025

In Him Was Life

John 1

 

Sunday School Classes 
The following classes are offered each Sunday:

• Birth-3 years … Rooms #205 and #207

• 3-5 years … Room #103 (lower level)

• Kindergarten and 1st grade … Room #101 (lower level)

• 2nd-4th grades … Room #105 (lower level)

• 5th-6th grades … Room #122 (lower level)

• 7th-8th grades … Room #111 (Student Ministries Center, lower level)

• 9th-12th grades … Room #111 (Student Ministries Center, lower level)

• Post High School/Young Adult … Room #112 (inside Student Ministries Center, lower level)

• Family Life … Room #110 (lower level)

• Multigenerational … Room#201 (Parlor, main level)

Women’s Bible Study

Two Women’s Bible Studies have started on Mondays:  9:30am to 11:30am and 7:00pm to 9:00pm.  This study will be “Ephesians” by Jackie Hill Perry.  All women 18 and older are welcomed.  Cost is $20 for the book.  Sign up in the foyer. 

 

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR NEEDED

Our Church Family is looking for a Communications Coordinator who can work in the church office 10 hours each week.

This staff member would produce communication pieces in digital, print, and social media; maintain and update the church website and social media accounts; prepare the bulletin, prayer bulletin and Wednesday weekly update; and assist other staff and volunteer leadership in the production of graphic and written communications pieces among other tasks. Compensation will be based on education and experience.

Outreach Training

This winter we are hosting three different trainings that will help us better equip our congregation for outreach with the Gospel to our community. These trainings will be hosted by leaders from the Joshua Center (affiliated with Positive Options) and are open to all adults. They will meet from 5pm-7pm Sunday nights on the dates listed below. Sign up by emailing the church office (office@fbczeeland.org). Limited childcare will be available.  Please contact the church office to let us know that you will need childcare so we can plan accordingly.

 

February 2 and 16 - Sharing the Gospel: Turn Everyday Encounters to Jesus Conversation 

March 2 and 16 - Speaking to the Tough Issues: Posturing and Practice

 

The January 19 session has yet to be rescheduled.  Watch the bulletin for further details.

Baptismal Service

There is a baptismal service scheduled for Sunday, February 9 during the morning service. If you have put your faith in Jesus Christ but have never pictured your union with Him in His death, burial and resurrection in this way, you can indicate your interest by writing “baptism” on a Check In Card, by calling the church office (616-772-4377), or by emailing office@fbczeeland.org.

Play group Ministry 

After meeting with Positive Options, the Life Team has decided to pursue an opportunity for a playgroup ministry to local moms this winter. On the Saturday mornings of February 8th and 22nd and March 8th and 22nd, the members of the Life Team will host an open gym time from 10 am - 12 pm in order to provide a safe and warm place for clients of Positive Options and members of our church to play with their kids and build community. Members of the Life Team will be present each morning and we would like to invite additional families to join us in hosting these events. There is no additional commitment outside of this open gym time. If you would be able to help host one or more of these mornings or have additional questions, please let a member of the Life Team know (Linda Overway, Stacie Kunkle, Christy McCulfor, Mary Peterson, Tom VandenBerg, Marcy VanEvery). Thank you, Church! 

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

Josephine Marie Meaney

Born at 2:53 PM on January 29, 2025

Parents:  Nathan & Stephanie Meaney   Grandparents: Scott & Billie Meaney

Upcoming Women’s Event

“Galentines” Cookies and Cocoa – February 20, 6:30-8:30 pm.  Back by popular demand!  You bring 1 to 2 dozen cookies and a copy of the recipe.  We’ll supply the cocoa and toppings! 

Wednesday Night Dinners are back

Wednesday evenings, until March 19th, our amazing group of volunteers will be preparing a meal to serve at 5:30 pm in the gym.  EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to bring a friend.  If you are willing to be one of our volunteers to make this happen, contact Marcy at children@fbczeeland.org or the church office. 

Suggested donation which goes directly to purchasing food:  $2 per person, $10 per family of 5+.  We also accept donations to help offset the cost of food. 

Church Office Closed

The Church Offices are now closed on Fridays.  If you have a need, please call the pastor on call – 616.741.1399.

 

 

PRAYER FOCUS

Mission

      Doors of Hope      

Missionary Children

      Juliet Viening     

Elders, Deacons, and Staff

      Jim DeHaan, Handyman       

Homebound Worshipper

      Jan Oudemolen             

Prayer

We want to pray for your specific needs. 

Please call the church office at 616.772.4377 or

Email us at prayer@fbczeeland.org.  

Pastor-on-call number … 616.741.1399.

 

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Looking Ahead

February 9          Baptism

February 11       Elder Meeting

February 14       Student Ministries High School

     - 16                       Freeze Out at Lake Ann

February 16       Outreach Training

February 20       Women’s Ministry “Galentine’s”

                                 Event

February 22       Play Group Ministry

This week at FBCZ

Today                  Morning worship

                             Second Hour classes

                             Real Life High  

Monday              Women’s Bible Study – 9:30-11:30 am

Women’s Bible Study – 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Tuesday              Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday       Wednesday Night Dinner

                             Children’s Ministry

                             Real Life Middle

                             Bible Study and Prayer

                             Worship Team Practice

Friday                  Church Office Closed 

Saturday             Play Group

 

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