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SYNOPSIS: Your mind is a battlefield—and your thoughts shape your life. Too many of us live in defeat, weighed down by anxiety, fear, shame, or negativity, not only because of what’s happened around us, but also because of what’s happening within us. This four-week series will equip you to identify destructive thoughts and strongholds, replace the lies with the power of God’s truth, and begin or continue a journey of growing faith, renewal and victory with the mind of Christ.

• July 6 – Winning the War in Your Mind
• July 13 – Take Back Your Mind, presented by Chris Forystek
• July 20 – Defeat Your Negative Thoughts
• July 27 – Calm My Anxious Mind

Inspired by the book Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel. The book can be purchased HERE.

WEEK ONE

July 6: Taking Every Thought Captive

Read: 2 Corinthians 10:3–5
Also Read: Ephesians 6:10–17

Reflection:
We are in a spiritual battle—and the battlefield is our mind. Paul reminds us that our weapons aren’t physical, but spiritual and powerful enough to demolish strongholds. This includes identifying lies we’ve believed and intentionally replacing them with God’s truth.

Prayer:
Father, help me see the thoughts that keep me from trusting You. Give me strength to bring every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. Amen.

July 7: The Power of a Thought

Read: Proverbs 23:7
Also Read: Philippians 4:8

Reflection:
“As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” What you think about shapes who you become. God invites us to dwell on what is true, pure, and praiseworthy. Today, take inventory: What thoughts are on repeat in your mind?

Prayer:
Lord, show me where my thoughts do not align with Your truth. Help me replace anxiety and fear with trust and peace. Amen.

July 8: Renewed Minds, Transformed Lives

Read: Romans 12:2
Also Read: Colossians 3:1–10

Reflection:
Transformation happens not by trying harder but by thinking differently. God’s Word renews our minds and reshapes our patterns. If you’re stuck in the same behaviors, ask: What lies might be driving them?

Prayer:
Jesus, renew my mind. Break patterns of thinking that have led me away from You, and help me walk in newness of life. Amen.

July 9: Identifying Strongholds

Read: John 8:31–36
Also Read: Psalm 139:23–24

Reflection:
Strongholds are fortified lies we’ve accepted as truth. Jesus tells us that knowing the truth sets us free. Begin today by asking Him to expose any falsehoods you’re clinging to.

Prayer:
God of truth, uncover the lies I’ve believed. Set me free from anything that holds me captive and lead me into Your freedom. Amen.

July 10: Exposing the Enemy’s Lies

Read: Genesis 3:1–7
Also Read: Matthew 4:1–11

Reflection:
From the garden to the wilderness, Satan’s tactic has always been deception. He twists God’s words, distorts truth, and tempts us to doubt. Jesus shows us the way to resist: knowing and speaking the Word.

Prayer:
Father, help me recognize the lies of the enemy and respond with Your truth. Root Your Word deep in my heart. Amen.

July 11: God’s Truth as a Weapon

Read: Hebrews 4:12
Also Read: Psalm 1:1–3

Reflection:
God’s Word is not just comfort—it’s a weapon. It cuts through confusion, convicts our hearts, and corrects our thinking. The more rooted we are in Scripture, the more clearly we can hear God’s voice.

Prayer:
Speak, Lord. Let Your Word be the foundation I build my life on. Shape me into someone who delights in Your truth. Amen.

July 12: Living in Freedom

Read: Galatians 5:1
Also Read: 2 Timothy 1:7

Reflection:
We are not called to live in fear or bondage, but in freedom through Christ. Winning the war in your mind isn’t about never struggling again—it’s about knowing where to turn when you do.

Prayer:
Thank You, Jesus, for the freedom You won for me. Help me walk daily in that freedom, trusting Your Spirit to renew and guide my mind. Amen.

SMALL GROUP GUIDE

WEEK ONE

Start Talking

Use this to break the ice and get everyone engaged.

Question:
What’s a song that constantly gets stuck in your head?
Why do you think some things stick with us more than others?

Start Thinking

Lead your group into reflection about how their thought life affects their everyday life.

Questions:

• Think about a time you struggled with anxiety or toxic thoughts. What did you learn through that experience?
• Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts.
  • Where do you think your life is currently headed, based on your current thought patterns?
  • Is there anything you’d like to change about your current direction?

Start Sharing

Create space for vulnerability and encouragement.

Choose one or both questions to discuss:

• What stronghold is holding you back? (e.g., “I’m not enough,” “God won’t forgive me,” “I’ll always be stuck.”)
  → What negative statement do you say about yourself, and how does it affect your life?
• What truth from Scripture demolishes that stronghold?
  → How can you replace that lie with God’s truth and speak it daily?

Start Praying

Invite God to do a renewing work in your group members’ minds.

Pray this aloud together or in smaller pairs:

Father, reveal to me any lies that I am believing about myself, others, or You. Help me replace those lies with Your transformative, healing truth. Renew my mind. Transform my thoughts. And make me more like You today and every day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Start Doing

Encourage next steps that apply the truth in real life.

Challenge your group to take one or more of these steps this week:

1. Create a truth statement to combat a lie you’ve been believing.
   → Share it with the group and declare it over yourself daily for the next 30 days.
2. Start the Daily Decision Reading Plan (available in FBC Weekly) which will help you
3. Live it out by loving others:
   → Serve on the weekend at church
   → Partner with a Local Mission

(scroll down to find previous week’s small group guide)

Small Group Guide: How Great Is Our God – Part Two

Text: Psalm 145:14–21
Focus: God’s greatness is not distant—it is deeply personal, near, generous, and protective.

Opening Prayer

Begin by inviting someone to pray, asking for open hearts and attentiveness to God’s Word and one another.

Warm-Up Questions

• What is one way you’ve experienced God’s help or nearness recently?

• When you hear the phrase “God is great,” what comes to mind? Is it more about His power or His presence for you?

Read Scripture Together

Read Psalm 145:14–21 aloud. Encourage the group to listen for the four promises from God as you read.

Discussion Questions

1. Promise #1 – God Upholds the Fallen (v. 14)

“The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.”

• What kinds of “falls” or burdens do people carry today?

• Have you ever felt upheld by God when you were falling or bowed down?

• Read Matthew 11:28–30. What does it mean to come to Jesus and take His yoke?

Reflection Prompt:
Where do you need to receive God’s sustaining grace—not a quick fix, but the strength to endure?

2. Promise #2 – God Provides and Satisfies (vv. 15–16)

“You give them their food at the proper time… You satisfy the desires of every living thing.”

• What does this teach us about God’s generosity?

• How does opening our hands (in surrender) affect our ability to receive from God?

• Read Philippians 4:19. How does this verse shape our understanding of “needs” vs. “desires”?

Reflection Prompt:
Where might you need to open your hands—your expectations, timing, or control—and trust God’s provision?

3. Promise #3 – God Is Near and Attentive (vv. 17–19)

“The Lord is near to all who call on him… He hears their cry and saves them.”

• What comfort do you find in knowing God is near and listening?

• Read Psalm 34:18 and Romans 10:13. What does it look like to “call on God in truth”?

• Why do you think God sometimes seems silent even when we’re crying out?

Reflection Prompt:
What’s one area of your life where you need to be reminded that God is near?

4. Promise #4 – God Watches Over and Judges (v. 20)

“The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.”

• How does God’s protection give you confidence in a broken world?

• How do you respond to the idea that God both protects and judges?

• Read 2 Chronicles 16:9. What do you think it means to have a heart “fully committed” to God?

Reflection Prompt:
What does God’s protection look like for you today—physical, emotional, spiritual?

Final Verse – Legacy of Praise (v. 21)

“My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise His holy name forever and ever.”

• Why do you think this is David’s final recorded statement in Scripture?

• How can your life be a legacy of praise for future generations?

• What’s one way you can speak of God’s greatness this week?

Personal Application

Ask each person to quietly reflect on this prompt:
Which promise from Psalm 145:14–21 do you most need to trust this week? Why?

Invite those who feel comfortable to share their answer with the group.

Closing Prayer

Conclude by praying together—thanking God for His sustaining power, generous provision, nearness, and protection.

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD WEEK ONE

Opening Reflection

Begin your time with a moment of silence or a simple prayer inviting God’s presence.

Icebreaker Question:
When was the last time you were awed or captivated by something — in nature, music, a story, or a moment? Share what it was and how it made you feel.

Look Up: God’s Greatness

Read Psalm 145:1–3 aloud.

Discussion Questions:

1. What aspect of God’s greatness stands out most to you from this passage?

2. Verse 3 says, “His greatness no one can fathom.” What does it mean to you that God is unfathomably great?

3. David made praising God a daily habit (“Every day I will praise you…”). What are simple, everyday ways we can lift high the name of God in our lives?

Practice Together:
Invite each person to name one great thing about God they’re reminded of today.

Lean In: Trust God’s Faithfulness

Read Psalm 145:8–13 aloud.

Discussion Questions:

1. How do these verses challenge or affirm how people commonly view God?

2. What promise of God are you clinging to in this season of your life?

3. David faced many hardships—rejection, betrayal, sin, grief—yet still praised God. How have you experienced God’s greatness or faithfulness in weakness?

4. Reflect on 2 Corinthians 12:9–10. How does God’s power show up in your weakness?

Personal Reflection Prompt:
Where in your life do you need to trust in God’s compassion and promises right now?

Speak Out: Proclaim His Works

Read Psalm 145:4–7 aloud.

Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think it’s so powerful to pass on stories of God’s work from one generation to another?

2. What has God done in your life recently that you can share with others?

3. What’s holding you back from sharing your testimony with someone this week?

Action Step:
Commit to sharing one testimony—big or small—with someone this week. It could be in person, a note, a text, or a post. (You can also plan a “story-sharing” week at your next group meeting.)

Group Challenge: LOOK UP, LEAN IN, SPEAK OUT

• LOOK UP – Start each day this week by naming one great thing about God.

• LEAN IN – Choose a promise of God to meditate on or memorize.

• SPEAK OUT – Intentionally tell someone what God has done in your life.

Closing Activity

Read Psalm 145:1–3 together as a declaration:

“I will exalt you, my God the King;
I will praise your name for ever and ever.
Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.
Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.”

Invite group members to briefly share one word or phrase that captures what God impressed on their heart during the discussion.

Close in prayer, thanking God for His greatness and asking for hearts that exalt Him daily.

What you will find here: Small Group Discussion Guide

WEEK SIX (June 15)

Scripture Focus: 1 John 2:12–14
Opening Prayer

Begin by thanking God for the different stages of faith and asking the Holy Spirit to guide your time together.

Read the Passage Aloud

Read 1 John 2:12–14 aloud. Consider reading from multiple translations to bring out different nuances in the text.

Icebreaker Question

If you could describe your current faith stage with a metaphor (a seedling, a sapling, a tree, etc.), what would it be and why?

Discussion Questions

1. Understanding the Text

• Who are the three groups John addresses in this passage?

• What do you think he means by “children,” “fathers,” and “young men”? Are these literal age groups or spiritual stages—or both?

• What repeated themes do you notice in the phrases John uses?

2. Personal Reflection

• Which group do you identify with most right now: the child (newly forgiven), the young person (learning to overcome), or the father (mature in knowing God)?

• What is encouraging or challenging about where you are spiritually?

3. Strength and Struggle

• Verse 14 says, “you are strong, and the word of God lives in you.” How has Scripture helped you stand strong in recent seasons of life?

• Are there areas where you feel weak or vulnerable in your faith? How can others pray for and support you?

4. Maturity and Mission

• John praises the fathers for knowing “Him who is from the beginning.” What does a deep, mature knowledge of God look like in daily life?

• How can someone in a “father” stage of faith invest in those in the “child” or “young” stage?

5. Spiritual Growth and Community

• How can the church (or your group) better support people at different stages of their walk with Christ?

• What is one next step God might be calling you to take in your spiritual growth?

Closing Reflection

Invite group members to share one takeaway from the discussion or one step of faith they’d like to take this week.

“I’m encouraged to…”
“God is showing me that I need to…”
“This week, I want to grow by…”

Prayer Time

Close in prayer together.

WEEK FIVE (June 8)

Title: The Art of Giving: Giving Presence (Holy Spirit)
Theme: Receiving and responding to the gift of the Holy Spirit
Date: Week of June 8, 2025
Primary Scripture: Acts 2:1–13

OPENING

Welcome + Prayer

• Welcome everyone and open with prayer:
  “Come, Holy Spirit. We welcome Your presence here. Teach us, guide us, and help us to hear what You are saying.”

Warm-up Question:

• What’s one of the best surprises you’ve ever received?

SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT (15–20 minutes)

Read Together:

• Acts 2:1–13

• Optional: Assign readers or read aloud as a group.

Discuss:

1. What stands out to you in this story of Pentecost?

2. Why do you think God chose a moment like Pentecost—a festival remembering the giving of the Law and celebrating firstfruits—to send the Holy Spirit?

3. Verse 12 says the crowd asked, “What does this mean?” What might that question mean for us today?

SERMON RECAP & DISCUSSION 

Key Takeaway:
At Pentecost, God gave us the gift of His presence through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is not a force or a feeling, but the active, personal presence of God—forming us, empowering us, and inviting us to deeper relationship.

Discussion Questions:

1. The sermon described the Spirit as sometimes FEARED, FORCED, or FORGOTTEN.

   • Which of those words (fearful, forced, forgotten) do you most relate to in your experience of the Holy Spirit? Why?

   • What would it look like to move toward TRUST, FREEDOM, or REMEMBRANCE?

2. The Spirit was symbolized by fire in Acts 2—just as He was at the burning bush, Mount Sinai, the tabernacle, and the temple.

   • How does this biblical pattern of fire help us understand God’s presence with us?

3. What does it mean to you personally to be a “temple of the Holy Spirit”?

   • How could this awareness change how you live, make decisions, or relate to others?

4. The sermon invited us to reframe our posture toward the Spirit.

   • What does it look like in your daily life to welcome the Spirit, not out of pressure or fear, but with openness?

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE 

Invitation Practice: “Come, Holy Spirit”

• Sit in quiet for 2 minutes together. Invite each person to pray silently or whisper:
  “Come, Holy Spirit. Lead me today.”

• After the time of silence, ask:

  • How did it feel to simply invite the Spirit like that?

  • What might it look like to make this a daily rhythm?

CLOSING

Final Reflection:

• What is one takeaway or invitation from today’s discussion that you want to carry into this week?

Close in Prayer:

• Invite someone to pray or close with this:

  “Holy Spirit, You are welcome here. Thank You for being God’s presence in our lives. Form us, fill us, and lead us. Help us not to fear, not to force, and not to forget You. Instead, help us trust, welcome, and remember You daily. Amen.”

OPTIONAL NEXT STEP: Midweek Challenge

Each morning this week, begin with the simple prayer:
“Come, Holy Spirit. Lead me today.”
Journal at the end of each day: Where did I notice God’s presence? What surprised me?

WEEK THREE (May 25)

Welcome & Opening Prayer 

Welcome everyone to the group. Take a moment to acknowledge Memorial Day and the theme of sacrificial love.

Opening Prayer Prompt:
“God, thank You for showing us what true love looks like through the life and sacrifice of Jesus. As we remember those who have laid down their lives for others, may we be inspired to live lives of generosity and love that reflect Your heart. Open our eyes and hearts to what You’re saying to us today. Amen.”

Icebreaker 

Question:
When was a time someone did something sacrificial or generous for you? How did it impact you?

Scripture Focus & Discussion 

1. The Heart of God’s Generosity

Read: 2 Peter 1:1–4

• What does this passage teach us about what God has already given us?

• How does recognizing God’s generosity impact your willingness to give to others?

2. Jesus’ Example of Sacrificial Love

Read: John 15:9–14

• How would you describe the kind of love Jesus talks about here?

• What does it mean to “remain in His love”?

• In practical terms, what does it look like to “lay down one’s life” for others in your daily life?

3. Giving as Bearing One Another’s Burdens

Read: Galatians 6:2–10

• What’s the difference between “burdens” and “loads” as Paul describes them?

• Why is pride such a hindrance to loving and serving others?

• How can we be intentional about carrying someone else’s burden this week?

4. The Posture of Generosity

Read: Philippians 2:3–4

• How do humility and generosity go hand in hand?

• In what ways does pride (thinking too much or too little of yourself) keep people from giving or receiving help?

Reflection Questions (Optional for Deeper Sharing)

• Is there a burden someone else is carrying that God is inviting you to help with?

• Is there a burden you’ve been carrying alone that you need to invite someone into?

• Where do you sense God calling you to give sacrificially for the greater good—your time, your gifts, your resources?

Next Steps Challenge

Ask each group member to consider:
What is one tangible act of sacrificial love or generosity I can do this week—for a neighbor, coworker, family member, or stranger?

Encourage members to share their ideas and commit to acting on one of them before next week’s gathering.

Closing Prayer 

Pray together, thanking God for His love and asking for courage to live it out.

Suggested Prayer Prompt:
“Jesus, thank You for giving Your life for us. Help us to follow Your example and love others in real, sacrificial ways. Fill us with Your Spirit so we can bear one another’s burdens, walk in humility, and serve the greater good—not for recognition, but to reflect You. Use us this week to bring healing, hope, and help to someone in need. Amen.”

WEEK TWO (May 18)

Opening Prayer

Begin by inviting someone to pray, asking God to speak through Scripture and group conversation.

Warm-Up Question

“What’s the most meaningful gift you’ve ever received—not necessarily the most expensive?”

Allow everyone to share briefly. Encourage storytelling around impact rather than value.

Read Aloud

Ask someone to read:

• Mark 12:41–44

• Matthew 6:19–21

• 2 Corinthians 8:9

Then say:

“These passages set the foundation for how Jesus views giving—not through quantity, but through the heart behind it.”

Discussion Questions

1. The Widow’s Example (Mark 12:41–44)

• Why do you think Jesus highlighted the widow’s gift as greater than the rich people’s?

• What do you think it means to “give out of poverty” rather than wealth?

• In your own life, where do you feel called to give sacrificially?

2. Earthly and Eternal Impact

Jesus said giving has both temporal and eternal effects.

• How have you seen generosity make a difference here and now?

• How might generosity impact someone’s eternity?

Read Matthew 25:35–40 and Isaiah 58:10 for further discussion.

3. Giving as Discipleship and Worship

• Pastor Kris mentioned that giving reflects trust in God. How does that challenge or encourage you?

• What’s the difference between giving to meet a need and giving as worship?

Read Proverbs 3:9 and Malachi 3:10:

• How does the invitation to “test God” strike you?

• Have you experienced a time when you saw God’s faithfulness in response to generosity?

4. The FORWARD Campaign

• What has impacted you most about the stories shared from the FORWARD Campaign?

• How have you seen physical spaces (like the HUB, kitchen, playground, or student room) become platforms for spiritual impact?

• What does it look like to give beyond money in this next season?

Application Challenge

Reflection Prompt:

“Is there one specific area—money, time, energy, talents—where God is calling you to be more generous?”

Encourage group members to:

• Identify one tangible step of generosity this week.

• Pray for the courage to respond faithfully, like the widow did.

Closing Prayer

Invite the group to pray over each other—especially for trust, freedom from fear, and generosity that mirrors God’s own giving.

WEEK ONE (May 11)

Opening Prayer 
Invite someone to open in prayer, asking God to speak through His Word and guide your discussion.

Getting Started 

Icebreaker Question:
What did you want to be when you grew up?
How did your life go according to that plan, or take unexpected turns?

Intro Thought:
Mary had plans for a quiet, stable life—but God interrupted her story with something unexpected and holy. Her faithful response invites us to consider what it means to trust God when our own stories are rewritten.

Read the Passage 

Read Aloud: Luke 1:26–38
(Optional: Also read the Magnificat, Luke 1:46–55)

Digging Deeper

1. What stands out to you in the angel’s message to Mary?
How would you feel if you received this kind of news?

2. Verse 29 says Mary was “greatly troubled.”
Why do you think she had such a strong emotional response?
Have you ever felt that way when God disrupted your plans?

3. Mary asked, “How will this be?” (v. 34)
What does this question tell us about her?
Is there a situation in your life where you’re asking God a similar question?

4. Mary ultimately says, “I am the Lord’s servant…may your word to me be fulfilled.” (v. 38)
What does that reveal about her heart and faith?
What would it look like for you to respond to God this way?

5. Reflect on the quote from the sermon:

“Faith doesn’t mean having all the answers. Faith means holding on to God when the script no longer makes sense.”
How does that speak to your current season?

6. The sermon said, “Your obedience matters more than your plan.”
Do you find that hard to accept? Why or why not?

7. Mary’s story led to worship (Luke 1:46–55).
What does it look like to worship while waiting or hurting?

Application

1. In what area of your life might God be rewriting your story right now?
Are you in a chapter of confusion, surrender, or waiting?

2. What specific step of obedience or surrender is God asking of you this week?
How can the group pray for you in that?

Closing Prayer

Take time to pray for one another, especially:

• Those feeling uncertain about their future

• Those facing grief or disappointment

• Those needing courage to say, “I am the Lord’s servant”

Close by thanking God that He is the Author of our stories, and His faithfulness never fails.

(scroll down to find previous week’s readings)

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD WEEK 2 DAILY READINGS

Day 1 – Sunday, June 29

Theme: God Upholds the Fallen
Primary Scripture: Psalm 145:14
Supporting Scripture: Matthew 11:28–30
Reflection:
Where do you feel weak, weary, or weighed down today? How can you choose to lean on God’s strength?
Prayer:
Lord, when I fall, You are there to catch me. Uphold me today with Your strength and mercy. Remind me that my weakness is not the end of the story, because You are the One who lifts me up.

Day 2 – Monday, June 30

Theme: God’s Generous Provision
Primary Scripture: Psalm 145:15–16
Supporting Scripture: Philippians 4:19
Reflection:
In what area of life are you tempted to clench your fists instead of opening your hands? What does it look like to trust God’s provision today?
Prayer:
Father, You open Your hand to provide exactly what I need. Help me to receive Your gifts with gratitude and trust, even when I don’t understand Your timing.

Day 3 – Tuesday, July 1

Theme: The Lord Is Righteous and Faithful
Primary Scripture: Psalm 145:17
Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:4
Reflection:
Where do you need to remember that God is both righteous and faithful? How does that bring you peace or challenge your perspective?
Prayer:
God of justice and mercy, Your ways are always right. Strengthen my faith when I cannot see the outcome, and help me walk in obedience even when it’s hard.

Day 4 – Wednesday, July 2

Theme: The Lord Is Near
Primary Scripture: Psalm 145:18
Supporting Scripture: Psalm 34:18
Reflection:
Have you ever felt God’s nearness in an unexpected way? What does it mean for you to “call on Him in truth” today?
Prayer:
Jesus, draw near to me as I call on You. Quiet the noise of doubt and help me hear Your presence in the silence.

Day 5 – Thursday, July 3

Theme: God Hears and Saves
Primary Scripture: Psalm 145:19
Supporting Scripture: Romans 10:13
Reflection:
Is there a prayer you’ve given up on or are hesitant to pray? What would it look like to pray it again today, trusting God’s timing?
Prayer:
God, thank You for hearing my cry. I surrender my desires and fears to You. Fulfill what is in Your heart for me, not just what I ask for.

Day 6 – Friday, July 4

Theme: God Watches Over His People
Primary Scripture: Psalm 145:20
Supporting Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9
Reflection:
Where do you need assurance of God’s protection—not from trouble, but within it? How has He sustained you in past storms?
Prayer:
Lord, watch over me and strengthen my heart to be fully committed to You. Protect what matters most and help me rest in Your care.

Day 7 – Saturday, July 5

Theme: A Legacy of Praise
Primary Scripture: Psalm 145:21
Supporting Scripture: Hebrews 13:15
Reflection:
What would it look like to intentionally speak of God’s greatness to someone today? Who might need to hear your praise?
Prayer:
God, may my words and life declare Your greatness. Help me leave a legacy of praise, that others might see Your goodness through me.

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD WEEK 1

Day 1 – Sunday, June 22

Scripture: Psalm 145:1–3
Theme: Lift High the Name of God
Reflection: David begins with personal, passionate praise. He doesn’t exalt himself as king but humbles himself before the King.
Look Up: Name one attribute of God’s greatness that stands out to you today.
Speak Out: Share a word of praise about God with someone today—even a simple “God is good.”

Day 2 – Monday, June 23

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32–50 (David & Goliath)
Theme: Courage from God’s Greatness
Reflection: David didn’t fight Goliath with his own strength—he fought in the name of the Lord. His confidence flowed from knowing how great God is.
Lean In: Where are you facing a “giant” right now? Pray and surrender that fear to God.
Speak Out: Text or tell someone, “I’m trusting God with ___ today.”

Day 3 – Tuesday, June 24

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7–10
Theme: God’s Power in Our Weakness
Reflection: Paul learned that God’s greatness shines most in our weaknesses. Strength doesn’t come from self—it comes from grace.
Look Up: Thank God for being strong where you are weak.
Lean In: What weakness might God be using to reveal His power?

Day 4 – Wednesday, June 25

Scripture: Psalm 145:4–7
Theme: Generations Testify
Reflection: Praise spreads from one generation to the next as we tell of God’s mighty acts. Testimonies build faith.
Speak Out: Write down one way you’ve seen God at work recently.
Look Up: Spend five minutes reflecting on a past moment when God came through for you.

Day 5 – Thursday, June 26

Scripture: Exodus 34:5–7
Theme: Who God Is: Compassionate and Gracious
Reflection: God’s character is not angry and withholding—but rich in love and mercy.
Lean In: Meditate on verse 6. How does knowing this about God bring you peace today?
Speak Out: Encourage someone who may have a distorted view of God with this truth.

Day 6 – Friday, June 27

Scripture: Matthew 5:43–48
Theme: God’s Goodness to All
Reflection: God sends rain and sunshine on everyone—He is generous even to those who don’t acknowledge Him.
Look Up: Praise God for His everyday blessings.
Speak Out: Perform one act of kindness today in the spirit of God’s love for all people.

Day 7 – Saturday, June 28

Scripture: Psalm 145:10–13
Theme: God’s Kingdom Endures Forever
Reflection: Earthly kingdoms fade, but God’s reign is eternal. He is faithful in every promise and generation.
Lean In: Reflect on what it means to live as part of God’s kingdom.
Speak Out: Share one truth about God’s faithfulness with a friend, child, or family member.

What you will find here: One Daily Decision Bible Reading Guide

Week SIX

Day 1 – Sunday, June 15

Read: 1 John 2:12–14
Focus: Identity in Christ at every stage of life
Reflection: Who are you in Christ? What stage of spiritual maturity are you in?

Day 2 – Monday, June 16

Read: Psalm 103:8–18
Focus: “Children, your sins are forgiven”
Reflection: Meditate on God’s mercy and forgiveness. How does knowing you are forgiven shape how you live?

Day 3 – Tuesday, June 17

Read: Proverbs 4:1–13
Focus: “Fathers… you know Him who is from the beginning”
Reflection: What does it mean to know God deeply? How do you pass on wisdom to others?

Day 4 – Wednesday, June 18

Read: Ephesians 6:10–18
Focus: “Young men, you are strong”
Reflection: Strength in the Lord is spiritual. Where do you need His strength today?

Day 5 – Thursday, June 19

Read: Hebrews 5:11–14
Focus: Moving from milk to solid food
Reflection: Are you growing in your understanding of God’s Word? What’s helping or hindering that growth?

Day 6 – Friday, June 20

Read: 2 Timothy 1:3–14
Focus: Generational faith and boldness
Reflection: Who has invested in your faith? How can you invest in others?

Day 7 – Saturday, June 21

Read: Colossians 2:6–10
Focus: Rooted and built up in Christ
Reflection: Are you remaining rooted in Christ as you grow? What truths in Him are you holding on to?

Week FIVE (Sunday June 8)

Day 1 – Sunday, June 8

Title: The Spirit Comes: A Gift of Presence
Reading: Acts 2:1–13
Focus: Reflect on the surprising, powerful arrival of the Spirit at Pentecost.
Prompt: Ask the question the crowd asked: “What does this mean?” Begin the week with wonder and holy awe.

Day 2 – Monday, June 9

Title: God Gives Good Gifts
Readings:

• Matthew 7:7–11

• James 1:17
  Focus: The Spirit is not something we earn or manipulate—He is a good gift from a good Father.
  Prompt: Consider how God delights in giving His presence to you. Pray, “Come Holy Spirit, lead me today.”

Day 3 – Tuesday, June 10

Title: The Spirit Throughout the Story
Readings:

• Genesis 1:1–2

• Exodus 3:1–6

• Exodus 19:16–20
  Focus: God’s Spirit has always been present—from creation to the burning bush to Sinai.
  Prompt: Where in your life has God shown up unexpectedly? Reflect on His past faithfulness.

Day 4 – Wednesday, June 11

Title: You Are a Temple of the Spirit
Readings:

• 1 Corinthians 3:16–17

• Ephesians 1:13–14

• Romans 8:9–11
  Focus: God’s presence doesn’t dwell in buildings—it dwells in you.
  Prompt: Consider what it means to carry the Spirit with you. Live today with intentional awareness.

Day 5 – Thursday, June 12

Title: Jesus and the Spirit
Readings:

• John 14:15–27

• John 20:19–22
  Focus: Jesus promised to send the Spirit as Advocate, Comforter, and Teacher—and He did.
  Prompt: Meditate on what it means for the Spirit to teach you and remind you of Jesus’ words.

Day 6 – Friday, June 13

Title: The Spirit Unifies and Sends
Readings:

• Acts 1:6–8

• Acts 2:38–39

• Isaiah 49:6
  Focus: The Spirit empowers witnesses and draws all people into God’s family.
  Prompt: Ask, “Holy Spirit, where are You sending me to be a witness of Jesus today?”

Day 7 – Saturday, June 14

Title: A Spirit-Formed Life
Readings:

• Galatians 5:16–26

• Romans 8:14–17
  Focus: Life with the Spirit is not fearful, forced, or forgotten—it’s fruitful, free, and formed.
  Prompt: Reflect on what kind of posture you’ve had toward the Spirit. Pray through the transformation from FEARFUL → TRUST, FORCED → FREELY WELCOMED, FORGOTTEN → REMEMBERED & INVITED.

Week THREE (Sunday May 25)

Day 1: Sunday, May 25 – Giving Begins with God

Reading: 2 Peter 1:1–4
Reflection: God’s divine power has given us everything we need. Consider how your giving can be a response to His generosity.
Prayer Prompt: Ask God to show you how His promises can shape your willingness to give for the good of others.

Day 2: Monday, May 26 – The Ultimate Gift (Memorial Day)

Reading: John 3:16–17
Reflection: God’s love led Him to give His Son. This is the foundation for all sacrificial giving.
Prayer Prompt: As we remember those who sacrificed their lives, reflect on Jesus’ ultimate act of love and how it calls us to love others sacrificially.

Day 3: Tuesday, May 27 – Remaining in Love

Reading: John 15:9–14
Reflection: To remain in Jesus’ love is to obey His command—to love others as He has loved us.
Prayer Prompt: Pray about someone God may be inviting you to love sacrificially this week.

Day 4: Wednesday, May 28 – Carrying Burdens Together

Reading: Galatians 6:2–10
Reflection: Bearing one another’s burdens fulfills the law of Christ. Generosity isn’t only about money—it’s about presence, compassion, and sacrifice.
Prayer Prompt: Who in your life is carrying a heavy burden right now? How can you come alongside them this week?

Day 5: Thursday, May 29 – Humility in Giving

Reading: Philippians 2:1–11
Reflection: Jesus humbled Himself for our sake. True generosity flows from humility, not pride.
Prayer Prompt: Reflect on ways pride may be limiting your generosity. Ask God for a heart like Christ’s.

Day 6: Friday, May 30 – The Joy of Generosity

Reading: Hebrews 13:15–16
Reflection: Sacrificial love pleases God. Generosity is not just an action—it’s worship.
Prayer Prompt: How can your acts of giving this week be offered as worship to God?

Day 7: Saturday, May 31 – Giving What Only You Can Give

Reading: Romans 12:1–13
Reflection: You have something unique to offer. Giving your life as a “living sacrifice” transforms the world around you.
Prayer Prompt: Pray that God would use your unique gifts, resources, and time to bless others for the greater good.

Week TWO (Sunday May 18)

Day 1 – Sunday, May 18

📝 Title: Giving All You Have
📖 Reading: Mark 12:41–44
💭 Focus: Jesus honors the poor widow not for the amount, but for her wholehearted trust. What does giving “all” look like in your life?

Day 2 – Monday, May 19

📝 Title: The Generosity of God
📖 Reading: John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 8:9
💭 Focus: God’s generosity is the foundation of ours. Reflect on how God’s giving inspires your own.

Day 3 – Tuesday, May 20

📝 Title: Treasure That Lasts
📖 Reading: Matthew 6:19–21, 33
💭 Focus: Where you invest reveals where your heart is. What are you storing in heaven?

Day 4 – Wednesday, May 21

📝 Title: Generosity with Purpose
📖 Reading: Isaiah 58:6–11
💭 Focus: Giving that reflects God’s heart lifts others up. How is your generosity addressing injustice?

Day 5 – Thursday, May 22

📝 Title: Whatever You Do for One of These…
📖 Reading: Matthew 25:31–46
💭 Focus: Serving the poor, sick, and imprisoned is serving Jesus. What tangible step can you take this week?

Day 6 – Friday, May 23

📝 Title: Consistent, Proportional Giving
📖 Reading: 1 Corinthians 16:1–4; Proverbs 3:9–10
💭 Focus: Plan your giving as a priority, not a leftover. How are you honoring God with your wealth?

Day 7 – Saturday, May 24

📝 Title: Test Me in This
📖 Reading: Malachi 3:6–12
💭 Focus: God invites us to trust Him in giving. What might it look like for you to take a step of trust in generosity?

WEEK ONE (Sunday May 11)

One Daily Decision Bible Reading Guide

Day 1: Luke 1:26–38 – Mary’s Surrender

Reflection Question: Where in your life is God inviting you to say, “I am the Lord’s servant” even if you don’t understand the full picture?
Prayer Prompt: Ask God for the courage to surrender your plans and trust Him with the unknown.

Day 2: Jeremiah 29:11–14 – God’s Good Plans

Reflection Question: Are you open to the idea that God’s plans for your life may differ from your own?
Prayer Prompt: Invite God to shape your desires and dreams in alignment with His good plans for you.

Day 3: Proverbs 16:1–9 – God Directs Our Steps

Reflection Question: What plans or expectations have not gone the way you imagined, and how have you seen (or are waiting to see) God in that?
Prayer Prompt: Confess your desire for control, and pray for a heart that delights in God’s direction.

Day 4: Genesis 37:1–11, 18–28 – Joseph’s Unexpected Path

Reflection Question: Like Joseph, has your journey taken painful or unexpected turns? How might God be working through them?
Prayer Prompt: Ask for the faith to believe God is present and at work, even when you feel forgotten or betrayed.

Day 5: Luke 1:39–56 – The Magnificat: Mary’s Song

Reflection Question: How can praise become your response in times of uncertainty?
Prayer Prompt: Thank God for past faithfulness, and worship Him for what He’s doing now—even if you can’t yet see the full picture.

Day 6: Romans 12:1–2 – A Living Sacrifice

Reflection Question: In what practical ways can you offer yourself as a living sacrifice this week?
Prayer Prompt: Pray for a renewed mind to discern God’s will and a heart that desires to follow it.

Day 7: Philippians 2:5–11 – Christ’s Humble Obedience

Reflection Question: What would it look like to embody the humility and obedience of Christ in your current season?
Prayer Prompt: Ask God to help you follow Jesus’ example of surrender, even when the path is difficult.

• A Meal with Jesus – Tim Chester
• The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World – Rosaria Butterfield
• The Simplest Way to Change the World: Biblical Hospitality as a Way of Life – Dustin Willis

• The Meaning of Marriage – Timothy & Kathy Keller
• Love & Respect – Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
• You and Me Forever – Francis & Lisa Chan
• The 5 Love Languages – Gary Chapman
• Boundaries in Marriage – Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
• The Love Dare – Alex & Stephen Kendrick
• Intended for Pleasure – Ed Wheat
• Surviving a Spiritual Mismatch in Marriage – Lee Strobel
• Sheet Music – Kevin Lehman

Care & Counseling

• Stephen Ministries at Family Bible Church
• DesertStreams
• Christian Counseling Center of Battle Creek
• Response Care Center (gracespring Church)
• DivorceCare

Attendance (6.29.25)

TOTAL: 362

8:30

• Sanctuary – 92
• Online Avg. – 15 households
• Children – 9
• Nursery – 0

10:30

• Sanctuary – 182
• Online Avg. – 15 households
• Children – 59
• Nursery – 20

Finances (6.29.25)

The playground will be open MONDAYS 9-11am & FIRST THURSDAYS 5:30-7pm.

Playground will be CLOSED Thursday, July 3rd due to the holiday weekend.

There is no cost and all are welcome.

We will have a volunteer here to be a welcoming presence.

If you’d like to be part of this team please contact Zoë Harchick at zoe.biggart1@gmail.com.

This is a great way to connect with others in our community and serve.

Invite your friends, your neighbors, and those around you!

Family Bible Church Men’s Ministry presents: Sundae – but on a Thursday

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Ball Field Pavilion (bring a chair)

RSVP by Monday, July 28 at https://forms.gle/HJemEYVb1fJzQjMw6
OR on the sign-up sheet at the old coffee bar (Donations of CA$H or Venmo will be accepted)

Our creative worship night will be held on Wednesday August 6, from 6-9pm. This will be a time for creative individuals, and those that do not think they are creative to come together, connect with God and each other and create art for God.

This is not limited to musicians! We are looking for all artistic individuals to come and use the gifts God has given: painters, dancers, poets, musicians, authors/readers, sewers, etc.

If you do not consider yourself artistic, this is still an opportunity for you to come, explore, and connect.

If you are interested, have questions and would like more information, please email Chris Forystek at chris@familybible.church

• On SUNDAY JULY 13TH we will ask those who are able and willing to stay after service to help move chairs in the sanctuary so that the carpets can be cleaned.  We are also looking for volunteers to help use the church carpet cleaner with the hope of resetting the chairs on THURSDAY, JULY 17TH.  If you are able to help in any of these capacity’s please touch base with Carl.
• Remove dead trees from church around the church property.
• Replace garage side entry door.
• SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD is courtyard sod day.  Lots of hands are needed so please save the date!!!!

If you would like to help please call or text Carl Fedders at 269.832.1103.

We are seeking people who will volunteer to serve at the playground Sunday mornings when it is open 9:30-10:05 and 11:30-12:15PM. The volunteer will help ensure use and care of the playground.

We are also seeking people who will volunteer to staff it for open play in the community. This is a mission opportunity to serve, meet, and bless our community!

Our open hours are Mondays from 9-11am and the first Thursday of the month from 5:30-7pm.

All volunteers need to be policy and procedure approved to open, close, and supervise. 

If you are interested please contact Zoe Harchick at zoe.biggart1@gmail.com.

Ushers (8:30 & 10:30AM Services)

We are looking for additional ushers for both services. Be a friendly face as people enter the sanctuary. Assist people in finding a seat or other needs as they arise. If you would like to serve in this ministry, please contact Scott McLane at (269) 275-0056 or scottomclane@gmail.com  or contact Mary in the office at (269) 781-8400.

Contact Joan Chapman with questions at mustardseedsusuganda@gmail.com

Coffee Team (Sunday AM)

Brew the self serve coffee and have it ready by 8:15AM. Be part of a regular rotation serving 1-2 times per month. If you are interested please contact marypike@familybible.church.

Praise Teams (8:30 & 10:30AM Services)

We are looking for more volunteers to serve on our praise teams for both our traditional and contemporary services on Sunday. Praise team members are also invited and encouraged to participate in any worship events that we have throughout the year.

Auditions will take place for those interested.

If you would like more information or to schedule an audition please contact Chris Forystek at chrisforystek@familybible.church

Tech Teams (8:30 & 10:30AM Services) 

We’re looking for more volunteers to serve on our tech team for Sunday morning services in every area.

You will be trained for whichever position you choose. Please contact Chris Forystek at chrisforystek@familybible.church if you are interested.

Third Saturday of the month. If you are serving please arrive between 9 and 9:30AM. Distribution is from 9:30-11:30.

Our Sunday morning prayer team invites you to be a part of the ministry through prayer! We are expanding our prayer care during and after service. We seek people who desire to pray for and with others. Join this team and rotation each month. If interested please contact Pastor Gerten (richardgerten@gmail.com).

Mobile Meals of Marshall is Looking for New Drivers

Looking to volunteer? Enjoy people? Enjoy driving?

Deliver meals to shut ins and those recovering from surgery or illnesses.

Contact Judi Saari at 517-554-1459 or Harriet Carroll at 269-781-4506

This July, there is a Global Outreach team consisting of Lori Zettell, two adults from another local church, and 5 adults from an Indiana church heading to Matipane, South Africa.

While in South Africa, they will be conducting a retreat for a group of local teens orphaned by HIV/AIDS. They’ll be focusing on spiritual gifts and how these students can start to understand who God has made them to be and how they can use their gifts and talents in the real world to bring Him glory and help others know Him too.

Thank you for partnering with us! We have reached our goal of funding the retreat for all 24 students who plan to attend!

Curious to know more about this trip and how you can support them? Contact Lori Zettell at lzettell2@gmail.com for more info.

Our high school summer mission trip this year will take place from July 20th through the 26th in Kansas City, MO! We have a group of 33 high school students and 6 adults who will be spending the week serving, caring for those who are impoverished or in need of help, and interacting with people of all ages, from kids to the elderly, ultimately with the goal of sharing the love of Jesus with each person they encounter. 

Curious to learn more about how you can help support this mission team? Contact Student Pastor Isaac Clemens (isaacclemens@familybible.church) with any questions.

Join us as we equip women of all ages to live out Titus 2 by discovering how simple it can be to invest in just one younger woman of the faith. No formal pairings—just prayerful preparation and encouragement to pour into the next generation as God leads.

Visit the NEXT STEPS table OR see/email Caye VanZandt or Gloria Wheeler for information.

cayevanzandt@gmail.com or gloriawheeler474@yahoo.com

“Teach the older women… to teach what is good. Then they can urge the younger women…” — Titus 2:3–5 (NIV)

Practicing the Way is a journey designed to help you integrate the teachings of Jesus into your everyday life. The courses & practices invites you to explore spiritual practices like Sabbath, prayer, fasting, simplicity, and hospitality—habits that can transform your relationship with God, your community, and yourself.

Through guided teachings, practical exercises, and meaningful group discussions, you’ll learn how to align your daily rhythms with the way of Jesus. This journey is for anyone looking to slow down, grow spiritually, and live with greater purpose in a world full of distractions. It’s an opportunity to deepen your faith and experience the life God designed for you.

OFFERED COURSES/PRACTICES AT FBC

Practicing the Way – This course is the starting place to begin this journey. It is designed to help get you started on the journey of spiritual formation, help you get unstuck if you’ve stalled out, or just guide you into taking your next step. Ultimately, its goal is to train you to live as an apprentice of Jesus: to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did. Eight weeks (eight sessions in person). Required course before the other practices.

• Returning Fall 2025

PREVIOUS COURSES OFFERED:

• Spring 2025, facilitated by Troy and Melinda Waffle
• Winter 2025, facilitated by Josh Nye
• Fall 2024, facilitated by Kris Tarkiewicz

Sabbath Course – Sabbath is a twenty-four hour time period set aside to stop, rest, delight, and worship. It is the best day of the week. In our era of chronic exhaustion, emotional unhealth, and spiritual stagnation, few things are more necessary than the recovery of this ancient practice. Four sessions. Prerequisite: Practicing the Way Course

• Returning Fall 2025

PREVIOUS COURSES OFFERED:

• Spring 2025, facilitated by Josh Nye
• Winter 2025, facilitated by Kris Tarkiewicz

Prayer Practice – The Prayer Practice will help you learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God, in order to become like him and partner with him in the world. Four sessions. Prerequisite: Practicing the Way Course

• Returning Fall 2025

PREVIOUS COURSES OFFERED:

• Spring 2025, facilitated by Kris Tarkiewicz

Fasting Practice –This practice is one of the most essential and powerful of all the practices of Jesus and, arguably, the single most neglected one in the modern, Western church. The Fasting Practice will train you in this ancient discipline, integrating your whole body into life with God. Eight weeks, four weeks in person.  Prerequisite: Practicing the Way Course

• Launching at FBC Fall 2025, facilitated by Kris Tarkiewicz

PREVIOUS COURSES OFFERED:

• Spring 2025, facilitated by Kris Tarkiewicz

FUTURE PRACTICES OFFERED AT FBC

This group of men meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7AM for Bible Study and fellowship over breakfast at Free Range in Marshall. Questions? Contact richardgerten@gmail.com

A Woman’s Heart Bible Study

If you are aware of an FBC attendee(s) that would enjoy home visits or friendly phone calls, please contact Rodna Stealy at (269) 986-0693 or rstealy@gmail.com or contact Mary in the office at (269) 781-8400 or marypike@familybible.church.

Rodna is forming this new ministry team. If you would like to be involved or learn more about being a Homebound Helper, please let us know. We’d love to get you connected!

If you are unable to use the QR Code, you can also visit us here to reach out for support.

Visit https://familybiblechurchmarshall.org/stephen-ministries/for more information.

At Alternatives Care Center (ministry partner of FBC) our Freedom Ministry offers help, hope and support to those who have experienced an abortion. Sit with women who have received healing themselves and will help to empower you to heal and reach your full potential– all through the power of Jesus Christ. And everything shared never leaves the group you are in because of the sensitivity of the experiences.

Discover more HERE

Contact Information Coming Soon. If there is a need please contact the main office at 269-781-8400.

Find below a snapshot of what each staff members is responsible for:

• Lead Pastor Kris Tarkiewicz – Overall vision and forward movement of the church to fulfill its mission to develop, serve and reach. Preaching and teaching, pastoral care, and leadership are focal elements.
• Community Pastor Nick Walker – Development of people and processes to get everyone on board with the mission of the church to care for the local church body and surrounding community. This happens through hospitality, next steps, service, outreach, missions and other opportunities.
• Worship Pastor Chris Forystek – All things worship. Development of our body and strengthening our worship are key focuses on Sundays and throughout the year. This role also provides the Lead Pastor and other staff with key needed support for ministry design and action.
• Student Ministries Pastor Isaac Clemens – Junior and Senior High Ministry at and through FBC into the surrounding community and communities. A highly relational role with a focus of providing opportunities to teenagers to meet Jesus, grow as disciples, and make a significant impact in the world. Youth group, events, mission projects/trips, time with your students. This role also impacts our young adults (18+).
• Administrative Assistant Mary Pike – Paramount to the success and function of us as a church, staff, and volunteers. Mary keeps us on pace and together. She is the face of the church to visitors through the week and a servant to all who need something accomplished. It is impossible to do justice to the importance of Mary and her role to us as a church. 
• Children’s Ministry Directors Emily VanDorpe & Corrie Messner – Loving on kids. Creating environments and opportunities for our kids to know and love Jesus. Sunday mornings, Tuesday nights and throughout the week to serve our kids and families. They minister to leaders, volunteers, parents, and students equipping, training, and encouraging. Vision for what could be and putting it into place is key in regard to both recruiting and teaching material. 
• Care Minister Lori Craft – Develop a culture of care for the whole person. Oversees Stephen Ministries at FBC. Train and encourage other Stephen Ministers to accomplish the mission of Jesus by being a listening and faithful presence while journeying through a challenging season. Creating other spaces and ministries for care.
• Custodians Kimme Schlehuber, Christy Servis, & Susan Smith – Clean, maintain, and beautify the gift of this building. Our environment at FBC is welcoming because of their work.
• Founding Pastor Emeritus Pastor Richard Gerten – Although Pastor is now retired, he still serves with his time and energy. He shows care through prayer, discipleship, service and other needs. He continues to serve on some committees and leads Iron Man Ministry and Prayer Group as well.

Read the highlights of Joan and Stephen’s Fall 2024 trip to Uganda: Highlights Mustard Seed Trip 2024

Great news! There is a drop-down menu available for Mustard Seeds when making online donations. Thank you in advance for your commitment to mission around the world!

www.familybiblechurchmarshall.org/give

REMINDERS…

1. Parents/guardians, please watch your child/children while they are in the playstructure. We have had a few cases where parents were needed to attend to their children and parents could not be found for some time. 
2. Socks, the socks at the playground are available for purchase ($1 per pair). Please do NOT return used socks to the baskets. 

The three posters below will be posted at the playground. The first will be for the large structure, the second for the smaller side area, and the final sign some key focal rules for your children. Thank you for helping this be a great experience for all!

When is the playground open? The playground will be open on Sunday following the 8:30 service from 9:30-10:05AM and then again following the 10:30 service from 11:30-12:30PM.

When will the playground be open during the week? We have Open Play on Monday mornings from 9-11:30am. You are welcome to bring your children to enjoy the playground during this time. Please park in the north parking lot and enter through the north entrance.

How do I volunteer to supervise/host on Sundays and/or during the week? Lacy Smith is our volunteer coordinator. She can be reached through email at lacyjanousek@gmail.com.

Will I be able to use the playground for my group/special event? Yes. The usage plan is currently being developed.