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Community Groups
A Community Group is a small group of Christians dedicated to growing their faith together by digging into Scripture, supporting one another, growing in prayer, and enjoying the gift of friendship together.
Community Groups are made up of 6-12 adults and typically include a shared meal. Some groups choose to do this potluck-style while others may take turns providing the meal; some groups choose to meet on Wednesday nights to take advantage of the midweek meal at Fifth.
After eating, we encourage a discussion based on the prior week’s sermon followed by a time of prayer for one another. The printed worship guide and the Fifth app provide sermon questions to prompt your conversation. We recommend having a clear start and end time, keeping your regular meetings to 1.5 or 2 hours.
Breaking Bread
Breaking Bread is a small group opportunity for individuals and families to share a meal together.
Groups of three households will be connected for the purpose of sharing a meal together once a month for three months. Each group will have a volunteer coordinator who will take the lead in communicating with the group. Groups are encouraged to rotate hosting responsibility and meeting location.
Typically, groups eat one meal in the home of each household represented, but this doesn’t have to be the case. You can meet at a restaurant or have a picnic. This is a great first step to get to know others.
Women’s Ministries
Welcome to Women @ Fifth! Our vision is to help women grow in their walk with Jesus through:
- Bible Studies
- Discipling
- Mentoring
- Fellowship Gatherings
- Events
It is our prayer that women will seek to know Christ in a deeper way and be able to share the good news of the gospel with others.
Mentoring
Seeking to develop spiritual growth through one on one relationships? Check out our Mentoring opportunity at Fifth! Each pair will be unique, meeting perhaps once, twice, or many more times. The participants will further their relationship with Jesus Christ and with each other.
If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Deb Cox at debfish33@hotmail.com.
Women’s Bible Studies
Tuesday Morning Gathering
Please join women of all ages for a ten-week study of the Book Habakkuk, starting January 10.”
The group meets from 9:30 to 11:00 AM in Community Room 1 at Fifth Church and would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Karen Harshman, harshman45@comcast.net or Pat Ykema, Pat3778@gmail.com, or call the church office, at 616-245-9247.
The Elizabeth-Ruth Circle
This study meets at 9:30 AM on the third Tuesday morning of each month, Jan-Jun in Community Room 3. We are currently studying the book of Romans, “Becoming New in Christ”. For more information, please contact Lois Loetz, at loisloetz@gmail.com.
Women’s Ministries
Mom’s Time Out
We area place for women. A place to engage, breathe deep, show the real you – a place to connect and belong. Together we listen to each other’s stories, journey through life, laugh genuinely, and love fiercely. We encourage one another, share our hearts, study God’s Word, and learn from the wisdom of mentors. We are moms, wives, sisters, and friends, and you are welcome here. Meet in room 103. Tuesday’s at 9:15 – 11:15 AM at church. Childcare will be provided. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Lindsey Lugo, at llugo@fifthrc.org.
IF: Tables
You are not alone in feeling alone. Let’s find your people. On the first Monday of every month continuing in January, small groups of women will gather around tables to discuss 4 questions over 90 minutes. The goal is to push past small talk and the awkward in order to find authentic people who want to grow in Christ and develop deeper relationships with one another. Women of all ages are welcome! The group meets 6:30-8:00 PM in Community Rooms 2 & 3. To learn more about IF: Tables https://www.ifgathering.com/iftable. Questions? Contact Alexandra Miller at amoyer1225@gmail.com, or Kerri Clausen at kerri.cramer@gmail.com.
January 2: Accountability
February 6: Shared Purpose
March 3-4: IF Gathering
April 10: Consistency
Annual Outreach Opportunities
Watch for additional information related to The Caritas Meal Ministry, College Student Support, and Card Making and Sending outreach opportunities as event dates become known.
Caritas Meal Ministry
“Caritas: Prepared and provided in love.” This ministry is an inter-generational meal-making activity to prepare and freeze meals which are distributed later to those in need due to births, deaths, illnesses, and other life circumstances.
For more information, please contact the church office via this contact form.
College Student Support
Women’s Ministry is once again making plans to shower love on Fifth’s college students this fall by sending them either a box filled with goodies or a gift card. This includes students who live at home. Parents, please send your student’s name and current college address to Dianna VanProoyen at mrsvp36@gmail.com. Also, if you know other students who would benefit from this ministry, please send their names to Dianna. All names and addresses need to be given to Dianna by Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
Card Making and Sending
Women of all ages are invited to this event where cards for all occasions are made to be sent later to members of the Fifth family.
Each month a different woman sends out cards on behalf of the Fifth Women to shut-ins, the sick, the grieving, new parents and those needing encouragement or thanks. For more information, contact Jan Tableman at jan.tableman@gmail.com.
Men’s Ministries
Men’s Bible Study – Wednesday mornings at 9-10 AM. The study will be on the Gospel of Luke. The group meets in the back of the sanctuary. Please contact the church office if you would like to learn more. Email Tom Griggs, spearl21@yahoo.com, 616-822-1692.
Men’s Thursday Morning Breakfast Group – Looking to grab a bite to eat first thing in the morning with a group of guys who want to encourage one another until Christ returns? Come to Anna’s House at 2409 E. Beltline, Thursdays at 6:30 AM. We have a room set aside this fall so come when you can. No preparation is needed. Contact Pastor Brian, btelzerow@fifthrc.org, if you have questions.
