Pastor John Thompson is
currently preaching on the book of James. We incorporate a
mixture of hymns and contemporary worship music into our morning worship service.
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Nursery is available for children ages 0-2,
Junior Church (2nd half of the service) for children ages 3-7.
When? Weekly on Sundays
Summer Schedule (July and August): 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Regular Schedule (September to June): 11:00 - 12:00 a.m.
Evening Worship Service
Pastor John Thompson is currently preaching on "The Ten Commandments of
Love" from Exodus 20. Nursery available for children
ages 0-2.
When? Weekly on Sundays, year-round: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
We love children at Forest City Bible Church and it
is our goal to nurture their growth in a safe, caring environment. To this end,
we have implemented a Child Protection Policy to provide a framework
for recruiting and training children's ministry workers to ensure a safe,
positive, and meaningful experience for all children under our care. Copies of
our Child Protection Policy are available at the Welcome Centre at the church.
AWANA
Awana and the Awana logo are Registered
Trademarks of Awana Clubs International. Used by permission.
Who? Ages 3 - high school
Cubbies: Foundational teaching for ages 3 & 4
Sparkies: Fun with God's Word with SK to grade 2
Truth & Training (T&T): Evangelism plus discipleship for grades 3-6
Trek: Bible training and ministry for grades 7 & 8
Journey
24/7: 1:1 offering for those who wish to complete the high school
program of intensive discipleship and life application
When? Wednesdays, 6:15-8:00pm, September to April
The goal of AWANA ("Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed", 2 Timothy 2:15) is
to "reach boys and girls with the gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him."
Our AWANA clubs are part of more than 90,000 AWANA clubs that operate around the
world. AWANA clubs have been operating for more than 55 years
and in Canada for 30 years. These community clubs are open to all youth
and have children attending from many faiths and backgrounds. While your
child will not be required to attend other functions of the church, all the
services and opportunities of the church are open to your family.
We want to cooperate with you in providing balanced social, physical, mental and
spiritual activities for your child. The weekly AWANA program is a Bible
based ministry that consists of three parts, Game Time, Handbook Time
(achievements) and Bible Time (includes Awards and singing). We have
trained and qualified volunteer adults and helpers in all our clubs. We
have a Child Protection Policy in place that must be adhered to by all leaders.
Please feel free to drop in any Wednesday evening or call the church at 473-5555
for more information.
The Children’s Sunday School teaches Bible
lessons using a variety of teaching methods and gives children the opportunity
to apply what they’ve learned in their day to day lives through special projects
and events in the Sunday School.
Open Session: The first Sunday of the month, we will meet in
the auditorium for a 15-minute open session that will include celebrating
birthdays for the month, offering, and some singing, missions, etc. All other
Sundays, we will go directly to our classes for the entire time.
Sample of class curriculum:
Preschool - Jr. Kindergarten:
Prayer, Helping, Obeying...in God's House
Sr. Kindergarten - Grade 1:
Loving My Family,
Giving to Jesus, and The Seasons
Grades 2 & 3: Samuel – Decisions,
Dealing with Big Problems
Grades 4 & 5: “The Land of Kings" - how
the Israelites demanded a King & their rejection of God.
Grades 6 – 8:Sunday School "Torn from the Headlines" - real life, real issues
with studies from the book of Genesis.
Grades 9 - 12 (S.T.A.F.F. Youth):
Family
Relationships
College & Careers: In the Grip of Grace (Max Lucado book
study)
Junior Church
* Who? Children ages 3-7
* When? Sunday mornings year round
Kids enjoy Bible lessons, songs, crafts, and an allergen-free snack during the second part of the morning worship service.
* When? Sundays year round during Sunday Sunday School and the morning
and evening worship services
Our nursery is a safe, fun environment equipped with lots of toys and attended by loving caregivers. There is also a
private, quiet place in the nursery for sleeping babies or nursing mothers.
Adult Sunday School
* Who? Currently running separate Ladies, Men's, and College & Careers classes
* When? Weekly on Sundays, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., from September to June. Nursery provided.
Classes offer the opportunity to meet with other men and women to study God's word, and to share how it applies in our day to day lives.
Men's Class: Simon Peter was a
follower like us - he wanted to be like Jesus, but he struggled with doubts, and
at times failed. At other times he was powerfully used by God. This study of
the life of Simon Peter will challenge and motivate us to continue to grow in
Christ's likeness.
Ladies Class: Studying issues facing today's women and seeking God's
wisdom week by week.
College & Careers: Studying issues of Honesty, Morality, and
Conscience
* Who? All ladies welcome. No childcare provided at this time.
* When? Weekly on Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. at the church. * What? We're studying "Growing Older
and Wiser" by Dale & Sandy Larsen. "Whether we consider ourselves
'young' or 'middle-aged' or 'senior citizens' or prefer no age label at all, we
will grow wiser as we consider and apply the timeless truths of Scripture. God
has made us for Himself, and mere physical survival is not our highest goal. No
matter how many years we accumulate on this earth, we are offered His gift of
eternal life in Christ. May we spend our years here, whether few or many,
growing wiser and becoming more like Him."
