To Magnify the Glory of God by Multiplying and Maturing Followers of Christ If you are new here, we would like to extend a warm welcome and

invite you to become part of our church family.

Nurseries: are offered during all of our worship services and Sunday School.

Sunday School: for all ages with comprehensive, Bible-centered curriculum designed to ground children and teens in the Word and faith.

Kingdom Kids: is for our 2-3 & 4-5 year old's. Bible time, play time and snack time takes place in their classrooms and playroom in the Breakfast Café area.

Kidz Blast: is designed for K-3rd graders. “Kidz” are dismissed from the morning service, after praise and worship, look for the kidz blast flag and the adult who will lead the kids downstairs for their own time of learning about God’s Word.

Word of Life: is an exciting program on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-8:00pm for pre–K through 5th grade that provides children with training in the Scriptures and personal devotions. Kids interact with each other in fun group games and learn together through a Christ-centered Bible lesson.

Youth Group: High School & Middle School students meet Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Willis Recreation Center. Come early for open gym at 6:00pm!

Monday, October 16th:

9:00am Mom’s in Prayer

7:00pm Open Adult Basketball - Willis Center

Wednesday, October 18th:

9:15am Women’s AM Bible study—Fireside room (111)

6:30pm Gophers & Word of Life (pre-K—5th grade)

6:30pm HS & MS Youth Group—Willis Center

6:30pm Women’s PM Bible study—Fireside room (111)

6:30pm Men’s Bible Study—East overflow (101)

Thursday, October 19th:

6:30pm Men’s Early Morning Prayer—Fellowship Hall 7:00pm Open Adult Basketball - Willis Center

FBC Children And Teen Ministries

Opportunities This Week @ FBC

Our Mission Sunday, October 15, 2017

PM MESSAGES (6:00)

The Legacy of

Martin Luther

Oct. 1: Luther & Anfechtungen

Oct. 8: Luther & the 95 Theses

Oct. 15: Luther & the Diet of Worms

Oct. 22: Luther’s Life & Legacy

Oct. 29: LUTHER MOVIE

Nov. 5: Luther & Worship

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Reformation Overview

A co-ed adult church history class will be taught by Pastor Nick downstairs

in the Fellowship Hall from Oct. 1 to Nov. 5. Learn about the major

people and events that shaped the future

of Christianity. (9:45-10:45 AM)

MOVIE NIGHT!

Sun., Oct. 29 6-8 PM (PG-13)

Recommended Reading

AM MESSAGES (11:00)

The Five Solas

Oct. 1: The Five Solas of the

Reformation

Oct. 8: Sola Scriptura Scripture Alone

Oct. 15: Sola Gratia Grace Alone

Oct. 22: Solus Christus Christ Alone

Oct. 29: Sola Fide Faith Alone

Nov. 5: Soli Deo Gloria Glory to God Alone

Rescuing the Gospel

The Story and Significance of the

Reformation by Erwin Lutzer

This excellent book will be available for $9 (list $16.99)

at the Welcome Center.

Welcome to Reformation Month at First Baptist Church!

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE

TRUNK OR TREAT

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

MEMBERSHIP CLASS

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

YOUTH GROUP

MEN’S MINISTRY

Women’s Bible Study, Wednesdays 9:15am or 6:30pm in the Fireside room. We are studying 1 Peter, by Jen Wilkins, altogether as we are challenged to look beyond our present circumstances and be encouraged by a living hope in Christ! This study will include a combination of video teaching and discussion and will run for most of the Fall season till mid Nov.

Men’s Group - This year we will study Romans, the most important letter ever written!

This in-depth Men’s Bible Study include video segments featuring Tommy Nelson. We encourage all men to join

us each Wednesday from 6:30-8pm in the East Overflow.

Nursery - Help needed during Am Service and for a coordinator for one Sunday a month. For more information see Christine Harned.

Tuesday, October 31st from 6-8pm As a church body, we have an opportunity to work

together for our annual fall outreach to our community. Many hands are needed, so please consider signing up to

run a game/station at the Welcome Center. We can help you with ideas, if needed, just mark on the sheet when you sign up. Thank you for your

candy donations, so far. We need lots of candy! Donations may be brought to the office or the Welcome Center until the night of the event.

There is also a sign-up sheet for food donations (cookies, cider etc.)

Set-up will be on Monday night, October 30th, from 6:00pm—8:00pm If you cannot attend the 6-8 setup time, please arrange a time, before

the event starts with the office or David Laansma (616-299-0665)

Missions—We have a few spots on the Missions Committee that are open. This is a need for us and an opportunity for you! If you are interested in serving in this way please talk to either Eric Manrose (Missions Chair) or Dean Thompson (the Missions deacon). Thank you! This would involve being a liaison with a few of our missionaries as well as meeting with the committee a few times a year, after the AM service.

Reverb ‘17 Nov. 10th (leaving FBC at 4:30pm) & Nov. 11th (pick-up at 7:30 am)

At this huge sports complex we will play some group games, hockey game, eat food and have time to hang out and grow closer as a group.

Grab your registration sheet for more details at the youth board and invite a friend who has not been to our youth group

this year to save on cost!

If you are interested in becoming a member of FBC, please sign up at the Welcome Center for a “first step interview” with Pastor Nate & Hope.

There are open dates between Oct. 8th & Nov. 5th during Sunday School. If you have questions, please contact the office or the Archers.

Life Principles from the Bible—East Overflow (101)- led by Virgil Stearns

Reformation Overview—Fellowship Hall downstairs led by Pastor Nick Boonstra

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Oct 1st-Nov 5th

We will be collecting items to fill shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child for the next 3 weeks.

For help or ideas on what to put in your box, visit the Welcome Center and grab a “ How to” brochure. See Anna Ramey with any questions.

NEWCOMERS LUNCHEON

If you are new or newer to FBC, we are having a luncheon Nov. 5th after the AM service, downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested, please contact the office (269-795-9726).

Others from the church will be there to answer any questions you may have about the church. This is a very casual and fun time of fellowship.

We look forward to getting to know you over a nice lunch!

PASTOR APPRICIATION MONTH

We will be collecting a love offering for our Pastors during the month of October for Pastor Appreciation Month. Please use the envelopes

found in the back of the pews and mark Pastor Appreciation and place in the offering. In addition,

at the large table in the Foyer you will find cards in a basket to write them a note of appreciation.

First Baptist Church Staff

Office Hours Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Friday: 9:00-3:30

Senior Pastor: Dr. Nate Archer Nate’s cell: 616-366-2018 Hope’s cell: 616-885-7561

Associate Pastor: Nick Boonstra Nick’s cell: 570-677-8435

Interim Worship Director: Mark Sooy fbcmusic.worship@gmail.com

Office Manager: Nina Wiersma office@fbcmiddleville.net Custodians: Kim Boonstra & Denise Slachter

5215 N M-37 Highway, Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-9726 | office@fbcmiddleville.net | www.fbcmiddleville.net

FBC Nursery &

Pre-K Schedule

October 15th

October 22nd Substitute List:

Coordinator Teresa Petersen Christine Harned

Sunday School

Infants / Walkers

Morning Worship

Infants

Walkers

Evening Worship

Playroom

Hope Archer (616) 885-7561

Melissa Windish (616) 889-1996

Travis & Michele Krentz

(616) 915-8791

Nate & Kristy DeBoer

(269) 795-9694

Dana Manrose (616) 835-0537

T Petersen

K & M Boonstra

N & K Huss

S Wallach

T & S Patterson

G Steiner

T & C Biesbrock

Angela S

J Zahl &

M Nicholson R & R Sprague

Breakfast

Coffee Maker

Russ

Teresa & Carol

Breakfast

Café Workers Prayer Partners

Russ & Gaye

Betty

B Nickerson / L Harris

Date

October 15th

October 22nd G Otto / B Reed / G Tandy