Sunday Mornings

Following Sunday morning worship 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. Classes begin September 19, 2010.

Christian Issues Class
Contemporary and classic issues, taught by gifted ministry professionals. The theme for the year is "Struggles of Faith, Living our Faith." Presenters will bring messages from the Bible and from their own lives of struggles that people have when seeking to follow Christ and experience triumphant living. Other topics and presentations include adoption and mission.  When? 11:15 am-12:15 pm  in the middle fellowship hall at church. Contact: Leslie Mathews

Followers Class
A place for making connections, having relational Bible Study discussions and exploring what it means to be a follower of Jesus.  When? 11:15 am-12:15 pm Sundays beginning March 14 in the west fellowship hall. Contact: Burt Braunius

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? 11:15 am-12:15 pm 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 am Wednesdays. Contact: Gregg Klooster

Wednesday Nights - September 15 -December 15, 2010
Join us for food, fun and fellowship. A family dinner is served from 5:45 - 6:30 pm, Adults $5, Children 12 and under $3, Families of five or more $18.  Adult Education Classes: from 6:30 - 8:30 pm Adult classes include:

Disciple - Becoming Disciples through Bible Study
Disciple is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. It focuses on the disciple as learner, believer, follower, proclaimer, and servant while providing the fellowship of a small group for study, prayer, preparation, support, and servanthood.
Disciple assumes that the Bible is key to renewal in the church. The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God and draws upon the work of scholars to aid understanding of the Bible. A Disciple Group is made up on 8-14 members who covenant together in terms of commitment of time, daily and weekly preparation, and attendance at all weekly sessions. Group members commit to studying about thirty minutes daily in preparation for the weekly group session and participating in an orientation session and 31 weekly study sessions. Also offered Tuesday afternoons, 1:00-3:00 pm. For more information contact Bruce Mulder.

VantagePoint3
VantagePoint3 provides in-depth resources for spiritual formation and leadership development. Persons of faith discover how to move beyond themselves to developing others as learners and leaders. VantagePoint3 assists by providing training processes, materials, and events designed to deepen participants' life-ling learning and discipleship. VantagePoint3 weaves together three significant streams: (1) emergence...how Christians develop over time as persons and as leaders, (2) dynamics of adult learning...the processes which help adults learn and discover, and (3) spiritual formation...learning to pay attention to the already present action of God in our lives as followers of Christ.
A VP3 group is made up of 8-10 participants who commit to being actively involved in weekly meetings and approximately five hours of preparation for each class meeting. The first year, The Emerging Year, focuses on discipleship and spiritual formation for life and ministry. The second year, The Equipping Year, emphasizes spiritual direction, team building, and strategic and process qualities for life and ministry. The second year is only available to those who have completed the first year.
Group members commit to approximately 30 weekly study sessions. The first year, Emerging, is also offered Tuesday afternoons 1:00-3:00 pm. For more information please contact Burt Braunius.

Video Café
Video Cafe' is 6:45 pm in the middle fellowship hall. Featuring video clips and discussion each Wednesday evening from selected movies.

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.