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From pre-school through high school, young people at Fifth Church are encouraged to embark on a journey of spiritual growth. Adults introduce children to the great stories of our faith in a traditional Sunday School format, and guide them into adulthood through youth groups that tackle issues of Christian living. We welcome younger children to join us in regular Sunday worship, or to take part in alternative Worship Centers. Junior High and High School students often enhance our worship through song and instrumental music. |
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Preschool & Elementary Children
W.O.W. (Walk Out Worship)
W.O.W. is a summer worship experience beginning June 13 for kids
ages 4-4th grade. Based on Mark 4:3-8, our theme has the kids
working, growing, learning and playing out in the dirt! The kids
spend their time out in God’s creation; learning to connect the
body and spirit by merging physical work with Bible Study. If you
have any questions, please contact Krista Batdorff at 245-9247.
The Gate -
for children from
young fives through fourth grade resumes September 19
At 10:00 am, children enjoy creative Biblical lessons and a time
of practical application in small groups. From
11:15 am - 12:15 pm kids take part in a variety of
activities that reinforce Biblical learning, including
music, art and literature.
Parents check their children in at the Gate prior
to the 10:00 am worship service, or before 11:15 am.
Wednesday Night Clubs
January 6 - May 5, 2010, 6:30 - 7:55 pm children meet for
Kingdom Kids for 2-4 year olds, Gems for girls 5 years old through
6th grade and Boys Club for 5 year olds through 6th grade. Child
care is provided for nursery through preschool.
Lambs - for children from
birth to 16 months
A safe place to play and learn as teachers
shepherd them through an exploration of God's love as they read
Christian story books and sing Christian songs, at the 10:00 am service.
The Pasture - for children
ages 16 months to 2.5 years
Children will learn age appropriate lessons with a
Bible story and fun, interactive activities, at the 10:00 am service.
The Flock - for children ages
2.5 to 4 years
Children experience group learning through
singing, story time, prayer and hands-on activities using the
God Loves Me curriculum, at the 10:00 am service.
Contact: Krista Batdorff (Gate,
Wednesday Night Clubs); Rashel Workman (Lambs, Pasture, Flock)
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5th & 6th Grade Sunday School
Fifth and sixth graders meet for prayer and discussion on a wide range of topics dealing with faithful living. When?
11:15 am Sundays in "My Best Friends Basement" (sanctuary
basement) Contact:
Matt Zimmerman
Wednesday Nights
Fifth and sixth graders meet for Boyz & Girlz Clubs. Their program
includes Bible study, fun games with a message, and quarterly
activities. When? 6:30 pm upstairs Contact: Matt
Zimmerman
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Junior High
Sunday School
Seventh- and eighth-graders meet in the Lounge for discussion on how to make decisions in line with Christian living. When?
11:15 am Sundays
Contact: Christian Verwys
Wednesday Nights
Young people meet in the Lounge for fellowship and fun with a
message. Once each month, the group performs community outreach.
When? 6:30 pm Wednesdays
Contact: Christian Verwys
JHAF (Junior High at Fifth) Youth Group
Students come together monthly for service and social events, along with
mission trips, camping and other recreational activities. Contact:
Christian Verwys |
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High School
YAF (Youth at Fifth)
Follow YAF on its many adventures
through the year at www.Y-A-F.org
Sunday School
High School students in grades 9-12 share in-depth study of
scripture in between the two Sunday morning worship services.
When? 11:15 am Sundays in the upper fellowship room.
Contact: Christian Verwys
Sunday Night YAF
High School students gather weekly in a large group, house
church or activity setting to spend time in worship, fellowship and
discussion on how faith integrates into our world, especially as
it relates to youth culture. Pizza and pop provided. When?
7-9 pm Sundays in the upper fellowship room. Contact:
Christian Verwys
Service Opportunities
Youth at Fifth go outside of the church community to spend
time with each other and share God's love with people around the
world. Service Opportunities for Students include: Schools of
Hope tutoring for Mulick Park Elementary: Students may spend
30 minutes of their lunch break, or after school doing literacy
training for students in 1st-3rd grade. Tutoring sessions for
YAFers are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30
am-12:00 pm, 12:00-12:30 pm, 12:30-1:00 pm, or 2:30-3:00 pm; Kids
Food Basket: Each House Church will be making visits to the
Kids Food Basket headquarters and doing projects off site to
help feed and bring joy to hungry kids in our Community; My
Team Triumph: For our more athletic students, we'll be
participating in area races and acting as "Angels" in relay
teams, providing a race experience to kids who would otherwise
be unable to have one; Stockbridge Boiler Room: Each
House Church will be visiting the Boiler Room (It's a house of
prayer on the Westside of town), experience community meals,
prayer and worship. We will also be involved in prayer teams for
Boiler Room expansion in Grand Rapids. Contact: Christian Verwys
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Fifth Reformed Church, 2012 Griggs SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 616.245.9247 |
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