Rediscovering Sabbath: An Invitation to Counter-Cultural Practice

This Lent, we are focusing on the practice of Sabbath. Nothing is more counter-cultural in our world today than the invitation to Sabbath. Whether or not you believe that Christians are supposed to keep the Sabbath is not the point. The invitation to it remains, and we need it! It’s an invitation to stop striving […]

March 22 – March 29

You can check the Events Calendar HERE for a full list of events

Here’s a quick view of the activities happening this week at Fifth

Saturday, March 21, 2026

9:00 AM – Membership Seminar
10:00 AM – King’s Kids Musical Dress Rehearsal
Sunday, March 22, 2026 – King’s Kids Musical 
10:00 AM – Jon Sherrill, preaching
                      “Rediscovering Sabbath: Not Just a Preference”
11:30 AM – College Age Luncheon
6:00 PM – Student Ministries Dinner Host Night

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

9:15 AM – Mom’s Time Out
9:30 AM – Women’s Morning Gathering
5:30 PM – Bell Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

9:00 AM – Men’s Bible Study
5:45 PM – Community Meal – Spaghetti and Meatballs; Caesar salad with Garlic Bread; Dessert
6:20 PM – GEMS/K-Quest
6:30 PM – Sabbath Book Study/Griggs Garden Club/Celebration Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM – Bell Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, March 26, 2026

7:30 AM – Men’s Breakfast at Anna’s House on the E Beltline
Sunday, March 29, 2026 – PALM SUNDAY

10:00 AM – Sam Eldersveld, preaching
10:30 AM – Fifth Kids Worship
6:00 PM – Student Ministries Large Group

Mexico Mission Trip Fundraiser – April 13

Big Bob’s Pizza in East Grand Rapids has agreed to host a fundraiser for our mission trip to Mexico. Big Bob’s will give a portion of the proceeds from any food order (dine in or take out) made on Monday, April 13, between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm to Fifth for the purpose of the mission trip. Let’s make it Monday Pizza Night on the 13th!

Wednesday Nights at Fifth – March 25

5:45 PM – Community Meal – Spaghetti and Meatballs; Caesar salad with Garlic Bread; Dessert
6:20 PM – GEMS/K-Quest
6:30 PM – Sabbath Book Study/Griggs Garden Club/Celebration Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM – Bell Choir Rehearsal

Mexico Mission Fundraiser Lunch – April 19

All are invited after worship on April 19 to a lunch to support the youth and adults serving this summer in Valladolid. Please mark your calendars for a special lunch fundraiser following the service on April 19 to support the Mexico mission trip to Valladolid, Mexico. Our team of 12 high school students and 7 adults will be serving the meal with gratitude and enthusiasm as they prepare for this meaningful week of service. Your presence, support, encouragement, and prayers help make this trip possible! Come enjoy good food, good company, and the joy of supporting our youth as they step out in faith. Sign up to attend HERE.

Handbell Rehearsals – March 25

Might you be interested in ringing Handbells this season? Rehearsal takes place on March 25 at 7:30 PM. Contact Janna Lange at jlange@fifthrc.org.

Worship Blog

Rediscovering Sabbath: An Invitation to Counter-Cultural Practice
Series Description
Nothing is more counter-cultural in our world today than the invitation to Sabbath. Whether or not you believe that Christians are supposed to keep the Sabbath is not the point. The invitation to it remains, and we need it! It’s an invitation to stop striving and to rest in God. It’s an invitation to resist the relentless pressure to do, have, and achieve more. It’s an invitation to become a human being again, as opposed to a “human doing.” In this series, we won’t just learn about the Sabbath; we’ll practice observing it for the season of Lent.
March 29 – Palm Sunday
Text – Matthew 27:32-44
Title – Journey to the Cross
Sam Eldersveld, preaching
April 5 – Easter
Text – Hebrews 4:1-11
Title – The Resurrection of Rest
Jon Sherrill, preaching
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Griggs Garden Club – March 25

All are invited to attend.

Mower & Blower Clinic – April 18

Mower and Blower Clinic –  Saturday, April 18, 10-Noon – Church parking lot (Rain date Apr 25)

This clinic will teach basic preventative maintenance to keep your gas-powered mower, snow blower, string trimmer, etc., running. We will also cover some basic diagnostic steps you can take if your machine isn’t starting or running properly. Bring your machine and get some hands-on experience. If you would like to help out or have questions, contact Joel Wierenga.

Sunday Morning Volunteer Opportunity

Are you an early riser? Would you be interested in helping to open Fifth Church one Sunday a month to get the facility ready for Sunday morning services and programs? You would open the church at 8AM and do some light cleaning and set-up throughout the morning until about 12PM. We could use a team of 4-5 volunteers to ensure that every Sunday was covered each month. Please contact Kara Paetschow or Char Bulthuis in the church office (616) 245-9247 if you are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity.