Sunday Mornings

In between Sunday morning worship services, many adults at Fifth take part in educational classes designed to enhance our understanding of the Bible and increase our awareness of issues related to Christian living. Others spend the hour praying for those of us with specific needs.

New Connections Class
The class uses large and small group formats to help those who are new to Fifth (and those who are not) to make new connections. The topic: Acts: stories about the early church from the book of Acts.  When? 10:00-10:50 a.m. Sundays beginning January 6, 2008 in the west fellowship hall at church. Contact: Burt Braunius

Christian Issues Class
Speakers from outside Fifth Church and leaders within the congregation lead discussions on topics that consider the four pillars of our vision statement: Growing in Christ, Growing in Community, Fulfilling the Great Commission and Fulfilling the Great Commandment.  When? 10:00-10:50 a.m. Sundays beginning January 6, 2008 in the middle fellowship hall at church. Contact: Larry McMullin

Sunday School Guide Class
Adults undertake a systematic study of the Bible using published lessons and guide materials.   When? 10:00-10:50 a.m. Sundays beginning January 6, 2008 in the east fellowship hall at church. Contact: Clyde Richardson, Jan Fields

Prayer Ministry Team
Prayers on behalf of Fifth family members with specific needs are offered by a group of adults in between Sunday morning services. Requests are made by filling out a prayer card in the sanctuary pews, or in person. When? 10:00-10:50 am Sundays. Contact: Bruce Mulder

Mid-Week

Men's Prayer Breakfast and Bible Study
A group of Fifth men gathers for breakfast each Wednesday morning at the Greenhouse to support each other in Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
When? 6:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Contact: Gregg Klooster

Wednesday Nights - January 9 - March 19, 2008
Join us for food, fun and fellowship. A family dinner is served from 5:45 - 6:30 pm, $3 per person, $15 for a family of five or more. From 6:30 - 7:55 pm Adult classes include: Book of Hebrews which is a chapter by chapter survey of the book of Hebrews. Lead by Jon Sherrill, Andi Allen and Christian Verwys; Mapping My Spiritual Journey Opportunity is provided for developing spiritual goals and personal learning and ministry plans. Contact Burt Braunius at 245-9247 if you are interested in this opportunity.

Explorers
Young couples and families of Fifth Church gather for a variety of activities aiming to explore God through His word and creation. We take part in small group Bible studies, and come together as a larger group for quarterly social events and service projects. When? Events held quarterly. Contact: Brook and Michelle Burg

Women's Ministries
All women at Fifth Church and in the broader community have a place in a wide range of groups that seek to grow spiritually and build caring relationships. Women in all walks of life - from young mothers to church leaders to senior ladies - fulfill specialized ministries that lift each other up in God's love.