Christmas Concert: Behold Your King | Sunday, Dec 14 | 6pm
Join us for an evening of music and worship as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this season with the FBC Worship Ministries and Choir! You can find invitations at the Welcome Center; you’re encouraged to invite friends and family to this special concert! Childcare will be provided through age four.
Prime Timers Event (age 55+) | Tuesday, Dec 16 | 11:30am
The Prime Timers’ will gather at Russ’s restaurant on Dec 16 at 11:30am. Sign up at the Welcome Center. (6444 S. Division Ave, Grand Rapids)
Youth Group Christmas Party | Wednesday, Dec 17 | 6-8pm
All High School and Middle School students are invited to join us on Dec 17 for our annual Christmas Party. There will be an ugly sweater contest, hot cocoa, Christmas themed games, and prizes. Invite a friend and join in the Christmas holiday cheer!
Adventure Club Christmas Party | Wednesday, Dec 17 | 6:30-8pm
All 1st-5th graders are invited to join us on Dec 17 for our Adventure Club Christmas Party! There will be a variety of fun games, Christmas treats, and presents! Invite a friend as we remember and celebrate the coming of our Savior Jesus!
Middle School Basics Retreat 2026 | January 16-17 | Cost $55, due December 21
Middle School teens, don’t miss our overnight winter retreat at First Baptist Church of Middleville! Invite some friends and join us for a variety of exciting winter activities, such as 9-Square, sledding, a polar plunge and much more. On this retreat students will learn the basics of the Christian faith. This is a great opportunity to build relationships, have fun, and study God's word together!
Christmas Breakfast | Dec 21 | served 9-10am
A free Christmas Breakfast will be served downstairs in the Fellowship Hall from 9am-10am on Dec 21. There is no sign up to attend and all are welcome! No Sunday School on the 21st or 28th.
Christmas Cards | One drop off date left Dec 21
Want to save on postage & send Christmas cards to those who attend FBC? You can drop off cards on Dec 21. It is very helpful to us if you put a return address or senders name on the envelope, so that we can get it back to you if they were not picked up.
General Fund and Capital Improvement Giving | fbcmiddleville.net/giving
Joyful giving to the Lord is an act of worship. You can give by using the box in the small foyer or online at fbcmiddleville.net/giving. Setting up reoccurring giving is a great way to make sure your giving is consistent. Thank you for helping us finish this year strong!
ESV Journal for the Gospel of John | $4 each
ESV journals for the Gospel of John are available at the Welcome Center for $4 each. Use them to take notes as we continue with the new series.
Offering Envelopes
The 2026 tithing envelopes are available at the Welcome Center for pick up. If you currently don’t have some and would like a set, please let the church office know.
Marriage Retreat | Apr 24-25 | Cost $60 (Price increase after Dec 31)
We are planning an exciting marriage retreat for April 24-25. See the brochure at the Welcome Center for details. Register and pay at the Welcome Center or online.
Upcoming Dates
Dec 14 | Christmas Concert | 6pm
Dec 16 | Prime Timers at Russ’s Restaurant | 11:30am
Dec 17 | Youth Christmas Party | 6-8pm
Dec 17 | Adventure Club Christmas Party | 6-8pm
Dec 20 | Women’s Bootcamp in the Willis Center | 8-9:30am
Dec 21 | Free Christmas Breakfast & Service (No Sunday School)
Dec 21 | Middle School Basics registration due
Dec 24 | No Wednesday Programs
Adult Sunday School Classes
Sundays 9:30-10:15 AM
East Overflow Class - Open to all adults, co-ed - East Overflow (room 101)
The Letters of John - Led by John Schmid
West Overflow Class - Open to all adults, co-ed - West Overflow (room 102)
Angels & Demons, by David Powlison - Led by David Williamson
Family Class - For parents with kids in the house or young couples - Fireside Room (111)
Systematic Theology: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality - Led by Pastor Nate Archer
Women’s Class - Conference Room (room 118)
Loving God with all your Mind, - by Elizabeth George - Led by Pam Jacobson
Young Adult Class - For graduates through early twenties (room 122)
1st Peter - Led by Jake Herrera
Sunday Children’s Programs
See AM Schedule Above for Times
Nursery: For kids under age 2, during Sunday School & during the AM service.
Pre-School Ministry: 2 & 3 year olds will meet in room 125 for Sunday School & room 127 for the AM service.
4 & 5 year olds will meet in room 125 for Sunday School & the AM service.
Elementary Sunday School: K-5 grade (Downstairs) – See AM Schedule Above
Youth Sunday School: Middle School (Willis Center) – High School (Willis Center)
Kidz Blast: K-3 grade (Downstairs) – Kidz Blast kids will stay with their parents in the
service during singing and then are dismissed for Kidz Blast before the sermon
Wednesday Programs
Wednesdays | 6:30-8:00PM
Men’s Bible Study—Ephesians (East Overflow)
Women’s AM Bible Study—9:15-11:15 AM (Fireside Room) Philippians
Women’s PM Bible Study—6:30-8:00 PM (Fireside Room) Philippians
(Nursery available for the PM study)
Youth Group—6 to 12 grade (Willis Center)
Adventure Club—1 to 5 grade (Downstairs)
Gophers—4 years to K (Room 125)
Nursery—3 & under, for parents attending a study or helping in ministry
