Women’s Dinner Out
Women’s Dinner Out
Oct 12 @ 6:30 PM
Beer City Bread Company
Appetizers will be provided
Women of all ages are welcome!
Contact Kerri Clausen or Alex Miller with Questions
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FREE Community Dinner
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
FREE Mid-Week Meal 5:45-6:30 PM – Taco Wednesday! Beef and Chicken taco bar, chips and Queso, Spanish rice and beans, dessert.
Spiritual Remembering: A Sunday Afternoon Retreat
Women of Fifth and Woodland Drive-In (and friends) are invited to an afternoon retreat on Sunday, October 1, at Calvin University’s Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens from 2:30-4:45 PM with an optional dinner at CoreLife Eatery at Breton Village immediately following the event (5 PM). The retreat will be a self-directed time for solo nature walks and meditation, ideas for engaging the time (Scripture verses, reflection prompts, etc.) will be available. We encourage those who attend to bring a Bible and a notebook or sketchbook so that words and images placed on their hearts may be taken down and taken home.
If you are interested or have questions, please contact Kerri Clausen at kerri.kramer@gmail.com, or Alex Miller at amoyer1225@gmail.com.
This Week
For a full list of events from September 24 – September 30, check the events calendar HERE.
Here’s a quick view of the activities happening this week at Fifth.
Sunday, September 24, 2023
10:00 AM – “The Supremacy of Christ” – Jon Sherrill, preaching
10:30 AM – Fifth Kids Worship
11:20 AM – Sunday Seminar: Portrait of a Disciple, Passionate Spirituality
5:00 PM – Liturgical Dance Rehearsal
6:00 PM – Student Ministries Large Group, Art Prize
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
9:15 AM – Mom’s Time Out
9:30 AM – Women’s Morning Gathering
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
9:00 AM – Men’s Bible Study
5:00 PM – King’s Kids Musical Rehearsal (Grades 1-9)
5:45 PM – FREE Mid-Week Meal – Taco Wednesday! Beef and Chicken taco bar, chips and Queso, Spanish rice and beans, dessert
6:20 PM – K-Quest & GEMS for boys and girls 1-6 grade
6:30 PM – Colossian Way Class
6:30 PM – Intervarsity Mentor Training
Thursday, September 28, 2023
7:30 AM – Men’s Thursday morning breakfast (at Anna’s House, East Beltline location)
Saturday, September 30, 2023
9:00 AM – Membership Seminar with breakfast
Wednesday Nights @ Fifth
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
King’s Kids MUSICAL Rehearsal (Grades 1-9) Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at 5 PM
FREE Mid-Week Meal 5:45-6:30 PM – Taco Wednesday! Beef and Chicken taco bar, chips and Queso, Spanish rice and beans, dessert.
K-Quest & GEMS for boys & girls 6:20-7:45 PM
Colossian Way Class, Rm. 208, a political discipleship conversation led by Jan Fields and Will Miller 6:30-7:45 PM
Intervarsity Mentor Training Rm. 108 led by Rick Zomer 6:30-7:45 PM
Senior Event
October 10 @ 1:00 PM – the next Senior Event will feature Rev. William Lenters. He spoke to us about two years ago and was very well-received. He has been a pastor in three churches, a campus minister at Purdue University for 10 years, and a substance abuse counselor for over 30 years. Bill has seen and lived the best and the worst of life and reflects wisely on what he has learned in his long and varied ministry. Plus, he is a good friend who was my nemesis in basketball when we played against each other in high school. Invite a friend and if you need a ride please let Paul Kortenhoven know. Ice cream and coffee will be served.
College Care Packages
Each year the Women’s Ministry plans to shower love on our college students by sending them either a box filled with goodies or a gift card. This includes students who live at home. We also like to include hand-written notes for each of them. We need your help to make this possible!
You will find the list of our students who are attending college this year HERE. Please take time to write a note of encouragement to as many students as you would like and then return them to the basket in the lobby by Sunday, October 1.
You can also help by donating some of the items we include in the boxes and monetary contributions for the gift cards. You will find a sign-up HERE or there will be clipboards with sign-up sheets in the Information Corridor for items to donate. A blue barrel will be available near the office in which to place your item(s) no later than Sunday, October 1. Monetary donations can be given electronically, by clicking HERE choose from the dropdown menu, “College Care Package.”
Here is a testimonial from a previous college student:
“I remember how shocked, excited, and touched I was when I got my first care package my freshman year. There’s so much you’re learning and experiencing, and it was comforting to have a bit of home sent to you in a box packed with goodies and love. Certainly, college students appreciate any food and snacks, but it was that paired with the thoughtful letters that made it so special. I wanted to let you know how touched I was knowing I had the prayers and support from my Fifth Church family The care packages, no matter the size or contents were comforting and uplifting; a good reminder that God has provided people in my life who care and are happy to help should I ever need it.”
Student Ministries
9-21-23
The fall kickoff on September 17 went really well! There was great energy and plenty of laughter. Check out highlights of student ministry gatherings on the Instagram page.
The sign-up for the fall retreat at Cranhill Ranch from October 6-7 is still available. Here is the sign-up with more information.
9-12-23
Fall kickoff is this week Sunday, September 17 from 6-8 PM at Fifth. Come and bring your friends!
8-22-23
The fall kickoff for students in 6-12 grade is on Sunday, September 17 from 6-8 PM at Fifth. Each Sunday night this semester, students will gather to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This growth happens through mentoring, scripture lessons, large group activities, and serving the community. Students do not have to be members at Fifth to participate in student ministry activities.
Adults at Fifth, if you have a God story you would like to share with students or are willing to host a small group of students at your house for dinner, please connect with Sam Eldersveld.
8-8-23
Student Ministries is still looking for one more female leader to help lead middle school girls starting this fall. If you or anybody you know may be interested, please connect with Pastor Sam.
7-21-23
There are two student events happening on Tuesday, August 1. In the morning, we’ll serve at the Kid’s Food Basket Farm, and in the evening, we are headed to the Whitecaps game. All students from 6th-12th grade are invited. Connect with Sam Eldersveld to sign up!
7-12-23
Student Ministries is looking for one more female leader to help lead middle school girls starting this fall. If you or anybody you know may be interested, please connect with Pastor Sam.
7-7-23
There is one student Bible study left on Friday, July 14. We’ll read through John 5 in the lobby at Fifth at 10 AM. Come join! There will be snacks and drinks provided.
On Tuesday, July 11, students have an opportunity to help serve with Kid’s Food Basket. KFB has a wonderful farm, where they grow crops to give to Grand Rapids families who are struggling with hunger. They need the help of volunteers to keep the farm in good shape, so that’s where we come in. From 9-11 AM on the 11th, we’ll be doing some weeding and gardening at the farm (1300 Plymouth Ave NE). Students can meet at church at 8:45 AM. Please sign up here.
The following Tuesday, July 18, students are invited to serve with ICCF. ICCF helps provide affordable housing for families in need in Grand Rapids. They purchase homes, remodel them, and sell them at a lower cost so that lower-income families can afford a home. Our group will help clean up a home from 1-4 PM. Please sign up here.
On Saturday, July 22, there is a student ministries beach day! The group will head out to the Holland area and enjoy a day soaking up the sun. A family from Fifth is hosting the group, so we’ll spend time at their cottage. Plan on around 10 AM-6 PM for that day. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Lastly, vacation Bible school is coming up! The dates are July 24-27 and if students are interested in helping set up, that will take place on Friday, July 22 at church. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
6-30-23
Student ministries have great opportunities to connect and serve in the month of July. First, only two Bible studies are left (July 7, and July 14) and anybody of middle or high school age is invited. Bible study happens at 10 AM in the Fifth lobby and the group reads through John’s gospel. Goodies are provided.
On Tuesday, July 11, students have an opportunity to help serve with Kid’s Food Basket. KFB has a wonderful farm, where they grow crops to give to Grand Rapids families who are struggling with hunger. They need the help of volunteers to keep the farm in good shape, so that’s where we come in. From 9-11 AM on July 11, we’ll be doing some weeding and gardening at the farm (1300 Plymouth Ave NE). Students can meet at church at 8:45 AM. Please sign up here.
The following Tuesday, July 18, students are invited to serve with ICCF. ICCF helps provide affordable housing for families in need in Grand Rapids. They purchase homes, remodel them, and sell them at a lower cost so that lower-income families can afford a home. Our group will help clean up a home from 1-4 PM. Sam will send out a sign-up for this after the fourth of July.
On Saturday, July 22, there is a student ministries beach day! The group will head out to Holland and enjoy a day soaking up the sun. A family from Fifth is hosting the group, so we’ll spend time at their cottage. Plan on around 10 AM-6 PM for that day. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Lastly, vacation Bible school is coming up! The dates are July 24-27 and if students are interested in helping set up, that will take place on Friday, July 22 at church. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
6-27-23
Students are invited to Bible study at 10 AM this Friday, June 30 in the Fifth Lobby. There will be donuts and other snacks provided.
6-20-23
Last call for Cedar Point tickets. RSVP to seldersveld@fifthrc.org.
Continue to pray for those serving in Valladolid this week.
6-13-23
Our trip to Cedar Point is coming on Wednesday, June 28! Call Sam Eldersveld in the church office to sign up. Tickets will be purchased prior to the 28th.
6-6-23
Cedar Point Event: Wednesday, June 28. The group will be headed out at 6 AM from the Fifth parking lot and returning between 9-10 PM. To sign-up and for more information click Cedar Point 2023. Sign-ups are due ASAP or by June 25 since tickets will be purchased a few days in advance.
Check out the summer schedule of events for students below.
Lastly, be praying for the trip to Valladolid coming up from June 17-24! There is a group of 14 wonderful people going and we look forward to seeing what God is doing through Pastor Eduardo and other church plants in the area.
5-30-23
All incoming 6th-12th grade students are invited to the Student Ministries gatherings over the course of the summer. There are events happening in June, July, and August. Friends are welcome to join and sign-ups will be sent out to parents prior to the events. There is no need to sign up for the morning Bible studies in the Fifth lobby. I will see you this summer! – Sam
Our first summer event will be a bonfire at church on Wednesday, June 7. If you’d like to stay updated and don’t have a schedule, reach out to Sam at seldersveld@fifthrc.org.
Be praying for the trip to Valladolid coming up from June 17-24! There is a group of 14 wonderful people going and we look forward to seeing what God is doing through Pastor Eduardo and other church plants in the area.
The Colossian Way Class
| The Colossian Way Class is back for three sessions this fall. Our ability to handle tough issues well is limited by our lack of deep formation into the character of Christ. The Colossian Way curriculum takes our division over challenging issues as an opportunity to grow more deeply into the image of Christ. This small group series is less about resolving a particular issue and more about building a capacity for working on important questions in a way that reflects faithful obedience to Christ. The Colossian Way series focuses on political division. Based on the premise that strained conflicts can be places of Christian formation, our faith in Jesus provides deep resources that can guide and form us to engage in political differences in surprisingly positive, even redemptive ways. Jan Fields and Will Miller will be teaching another three sessions this fall, and three this winter. The classes will be Sept. 27, October 18, and 25, Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM. Please contact Pastor Brian at btelzerow@fifthrc.org or call the church office to sign up. Workbooks will be provided for this study. Feel free to join even if it’s your first time. |
Fifth Kids
9-19-23
9-12-23
If you would like to learn more about Partnering with Fifth Kids please click HERE.
8-22-23
Link to volunteer HERE
8-15-23
8-8-23
It is hard to believe that we are in the winding down days of summer already! School supplies have stocked the shelves in stores for weeks now and start dates are quickly approaching. With that in mind, Fifth Kids is also busy planning and preparing for fall happenings.
Please help Fifth Kids by filling out the following form for each of your children! Having up-to-date information helps us plan for fall classes.
Click HERE to help us update our class rosters!
If you have any questions please reach out to Lindsey Lugo at llugo@fifthrc.org
7-21-23
VBS is this week, July 24-27. Shine Jesus’ Light for all to see. Let’s have a STELLAR time!
7-10-23 & 7-18-23
6-20-23 & 6-27-23
6-13-23
6-6-23
5-30-23
Communion will take place this weekend.
Children at the Lord’s Table
As we celebrate communion, the pastors and elders at Fifth welcome children to The Lord’s Table at their parents’ discretion.
Explaining Communion to Children
5-23-23
Fifth Kids Worship is out for the Summer!
Sunday begins our Summer Schedule for Fifth Kids.
Nursery: Room 101 Infants/Toddlers
PreK: Room 102 Children 3-5yrs
Children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade will remain in worship with their families.
Parents/Guardians: If you did not receive a “Where is the Word” activity resource and would like a digital copy, please contact Lindsey Lugo. You can find printed copies this Sunday.
Lindsey Lugo at llugo@fifthrc.org.