Copyright © 2024 Fifth Reformed Church.
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.
New groups are forming soon (Mid-September through Mid-December). Contact btelzerow@fifthrc.org if you’re interested in joining a new group.
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 4-week inductive study on Philippians, starting September 10, 2024.
Starting on October 8, the group will embark on an extended study of Isaiah. Two resources used in this study will be The Epic of Eden – Isaiah video sessions by Sandra Richter and the Life Guide Bible study on Isaiah: Trusting God in Troubled Times by Howard Peskett. The study is expected to run through April 2025.
The group meets from 9:30 to 11:00 AM in Community Room 1 at Fifth Church, September through May and would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Karen Harshman, harshman45@comcast.net, 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, Sept-Jun in Community Room 3. Study books on Matthew available to purchase for $10. For more information, please contact Lois Loetz, at loisloetz@gmail.com.
Women’s Ministries
Mom’s Time Out
We are a 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.
Women’s Ministry
Women of all ages are welcome! Questions? Contact Alexandra Miller at amoyer1225@gmail.com, or Kerri Clausen at kerri.cramer@gmail.com.
October 14 @ 6:30 PM – Hall Street Bakery
November 14 @ 6:30 PM – Russ’
December 7 @ 9:30 AM – Advent Gathering
January 13 @ 6:30 PM – Beer City Bread
February 7 – Volunteer Opportunity TBD
March 8 @ 9:30 AM – Lenten Gathering
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 Kristeen Ralston at kfralston1@gmail.com. Also, if you know other students who would benefit from this ministry, please send their names to Kristeen.
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.
The next opportunities to make cards are:
* Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 PM in Fifth’s Lobby following the Community Meal
* Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 11 AM in Community Room 2
* Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 PM in Fifth’s Lobby following the Community Meal
Men’s Ministries
Men’s Bible Study – Wednesday mornings at 9-10 AM. The study will be on the Gospel of Mark. 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.
