STAGE 4. STAGING THE CLIMB
Sanctuary, Chapel, Room 12, LibraryHow do we measure success? As we enter the fourth stage of our Vision Summit Series, we look to 1 Corinthians 4:1 - 5 to stage the climb. But how will we measure our success at achieving God's preferred future for our congregation? Those reading the book Scrappy Church will want to complete Chapter 4…
Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion
Chapel 111 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United StatesThis flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe, caring environment.
STAGE 5. REACHING BASE CAMP
What is our motivation? In the fifth stage of our vision summit series we ask what is our motivation and what are we willing to do to help make this happen? Acts 10:9-23 is scripture to guide our thinking. In preparation, members are encouraged to read Chapter 5 "Scrappy Churches Close the Back Door" from…
Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion
Chapel 111 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United StatesThis flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe, caring environment.
STAGE 6. ATTAINING THE SUMMIT
Sanctuary and Fellowship HallNow what? When you reach the summit you are only half way there! As we move to conclude our Vision Summit, members are encouraged to read Matthew 17:1-20 and Chapter 6 "The Next Scrappy Church" from the Scrappy Church book. Following worship, there will be a Congregational Forum in Fellowship Hall. It is important that…
Congregational Forum
Members and friends of First Presbyterian Church are invited to a forum at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, October 20 to be held on the lower level in Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be provided. We will discuss the Vision Summit Series, report the results of the Summit Survey, hear feedback from the small group discussion leaders,…
Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion
Chapel 111 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United StatesThis flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe, caring environment.
OURENSMA TO PERFORM FOR DOBSON ORGAN ANNIVERSARY
In honor of the 25th anniversary of our Dobson Organ, we will be celebrating the special place that organ music plays in worship. A concert presented by our former Minister of Music, the acclaimed organist John Ourensma, will be offered free and open to the public. Ourensma has been playing in church services regularly since…
Flu Shots
Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently, but millions of people get the flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands or tens of thousands of people die from flu-related causes…
YOUTH EDUCATION
First Presbyterian Church, Room 16This New Testament Instruction and overview class will equip teens and tweens to be more biblically aware. What does it say, what does it mean and why does it matter?