Church Calendar

Upcoming Events

Free Community Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, May 19th - 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Pork Chop Curbside Carryout Dinner - Saturday, May 19 - 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – This includes all of the same ingredients of our Fall Pork Chop Dinner except that there will only be carry outs.The cost is $ 9.00 per dinner.

Flip Your Church – Intro to Hospitality Training Wednesdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 at 6:15 p.m. - How can we make the experience of first time guests to FBC the best experience possible?  This class is suggested especially ushers, greeters, hospitality ministry members, nursery volunteers – and anyone interested in improving the experience of guests at FBC.

News & Info

Pastor Larry has started a blog. You can read if by clicking Blog Botton

 

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This Sunday ...

What IfThis Sunday - May 20 - Faith Promise Sunday. We will be challenged to  consider our involvement in mission for the nest year during our Worship Services.   Pastor Larry continues the series, "What If? ... Explore the Possibilities"  with the message: What If … I  Made the World a Better Place? from Deuteronomy 34:1-12.

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S.O.S. Fund Raisers

SOSS.O.S. stands for Summer Of Service, and is a collaborative effort between area churches to impact our community with the love of Jesus.  This year it is scheduled for June 14-17.  In order to provide the necessary funding for this multi-congregational event, various restaurants in the Michiana area are participating in "fund raising Tuesdays."  Your support is appreciated.

Tuesday, May 22 - Rivals on McKinley Hwy, in Mishawaka.  They will received a percentage of all sales.  Vouchers are require and may be obtained at the Welcome Center.

 
Sunday Morning Worship

Praise TeamThe 8:30 a.m. Praise Service features a little faster pace with some of today’s inspiring praise music and some multimedia. We use guitar, piano, bass, and drum accompaniment at this service.

The 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship is a spirited service featuring the hymns and songs on piano and organ with some multimedia.  Both services usually have the same Biblically based message.


 
Emergency Food Pantry

New Food Cupboard Hours

Normally our Food Cupboard is open Monday and Friday 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. It is highly recommended that you call first to make sure that both staff and a supply of food are available. 574-291-4909.  Please note: we can help families once a month and a photo ID is required.

Donations needed: We are always grateful for any donations that are given to the Deacon Food Pantry. Any non perishable food items accepted as well as paper goods, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene items.