XYZ Outing
Out to lunch at Brewster’s in Kalamazoo, then off to the Westminster Art Festival. This is an annual juried exhibit of the visual arts “Honoring H.O.M.E.S” (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior). The Great Lakes have inspired artists for a very long time. Paintings in a wide variety of media have captured the sandy beaches, rocky…
Blessing of the Bikes 2018- POSTPONED :-(
Bring your tricycle, bicycle, motorcycle or even unicycle! The first thirty to attend receive a commemorative bandana! Area motorcyclists and bicyclists are invited to the Blessing of the Bikes at First Pres on Saturday, May 12th at 10:30 a.m. This is the fourth year for the event that takes place each spring in May as bikers prepare…
Heritage Sunday
Heritage Sunday will feature our Celebration of Generations recognizing those who have been members of First Pres more than 50 years! Church Historian, Martin Ashley, has also assembled a special display on Adelbert B. Chanel, the 1920's architect of the majestic structure we worship in today. Chanel was the architect for many historically significant buildings…
Follow the FirstPres SoftBall Team!
Come on down to Hamilton Park in Post Edition to cheer on our softball team as they go up against other teams in the Christian Fellowship League. Games are Tuesdays at 6:30PM. There may even be ice cream after the game!
SUNDAY SERVICES MOVE DURING SANCTUARY RENOVATIONS
Fellowship Hall/SanctuarySunday worship services have moved to Fellowship Hall on the first level of the church until October 2018. During this time, our sanctuary will be closed to events and services while it undergoes renovation. In addition to fresh paint for ceilings and walls, the wood pews are being refurbished and new flooring will be installed.…
June Movie Night
Come and enjoy the movie "Heaven Is For Real" on Wednesday, June 20th in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 5:30 with a potluck dinner. The movie will begin approximately at 6:15-6:30. Bring friends!
Join the Ukulele & Hand Drum Band!
Choir Room 111 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MIOur director of music ministry, Jodine Bandlow, is putting together a ukulele and hand drums ensemble to play at the Retreat Center on August 5th. All ages are welcome! Rehearsals will be Thursday nights from 6 - 8:00 PM in the Choir Room on July 5, 12, 26, and August 2nd. Bring your own ukulele…
The Words and Tears of Jeremiah
Pastor Jeff Carlson will be presenting his sermon series THE WORDS AND TEARS OF JEREMIAH during worship services into the month of July. June 24th THE WORDS AND TEARS OF JEREMIAH (3) THE TRUTH ABOUT THE WORD Jeremiah Chs 46-51 July 1st THE WORDS AND TEARS OF JEREMIAH (4) TRUTH HAS CONSEQUENCES Jeremiah Chs 39-45,…
XYZ goes to Saugatuck!
It's time to do it again! We leave the church at 9:45 AM in time to arrive at Saugatuck for lunch at The Butler. After lunch, we have scheduled 1:00 PM Star Line Cruise on the river. Then there's some time for browsing the downtown shops before we head back to BC. Get more information…
Health Fair Mission Opportunity in Detroit
Again this year, we have the opportunity to assist the health ministry team from Synod of the Covenant in providing screenings for the kids and their families that frequent the Second Mile Center in Detroit. Our volunteers help with height, weight and blood pressure tests, documenting information at the various health screening stations, and directing people from station to…