May 2025 Ministry Update

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  • Adult Ministry
    • Upcoming Sermons
      • 5/18: A Prayer for Boldness (Acts 4:23-31)
      • 5/25: Prayer & Leadership (Acts 6:1-7)
      • 6/1: Prayer & Mission (Acts 13:1-3)
      • 6/8: Listening and Prayer (Acts 9:10-19, Acts 10:1-20)
      • 6/15: OUTDOOR SERVICE: Making Disciples and Prayer
    • 2:3 Groups
      • Groups will begin reading aloud through the book of Acts together.
      • Some groups are still finishing up the Teach Us To Pray curriculum.
    • Seniors’ Breakfast
      • In May, Pastor Andy spoke about how we can use the description of the church in Acts 2:42-47 to fuel our prayers for our own church family.
      • Our June Senior’s Breakfast will take place on June 10.
  • Men’s Ministry
    • At our men’s breakfast on May 17 one brother shared his testimony of recovery through his involvement in the Re:Gen recovery program at The Well Community Church.
    • The next men’s events will be a Game Night on June 6 and another men’s breakfast on June 21.
  • Women’s Ministry
    • The Succulent Saturday event was attended by 20 women with a great time of fellowship and fun.
    • A new women’s bible study begins on May 19. They will study the book of Colossians.
    • There is an upcoming day retreat on May 31 called “Beyond the Breezeway”.
  • Youth Ministry
    • Mid-Week Series: Letters to the Churches in Revelation
    • Sunday Series: The Book of Romans
    • Worship Night in April was a success.
    • The new youth leadership team are stepping into their role of being welcomers.
    • It’s a busy time of year for students with finals, performances and graduations.
  • Children’s Ministry
    • Family Adventure Nights (F.A.N.)
      • This year's theme is “Under the Stars” which has an outdoors/camping feel.
      • Set design is underway.
      • Curriculum content is being prepared.
    • Sunday Mornings
      • The children will complete the Gospel Story Curriculum on 5/18 as they complete their journey through the bible. 
      • This will be followed by a three week curriculum on the topic of prayer.
      • They will restart the Gospel Story Curriculum back in Genesis on 6/8.
      • Children will move up to their new grade classes on 6/1.
      • Pastor Trent is working on a bible memorization tool for the children.
    • Events
      • A park day was held at Dry Creek Park for kids to play together and parents to fellowship.
    • Pastor Trent finished an online training course called Growing Young Disciples.
  • Becoming a Praying Church
    • 5 prayer boot camps began with 27 participants involved.
  • Missions
    • Amanda Rehfeldt 
      • She departed on 5/8/25 to begin her missionary training in North Carolina. 
      • She will return in early July for a week before moving to Uganda.
      • She was over 100% funded for her missionary support before leaving for training.
    • Carlie White
      • Carlie will leave for her summer internship at Yugo Ensenada on June 4.
      • She is fully funded for her internship.
      • We will be having a time of prayer for Carlie after the services on June 1.
    • Mexico Mission Trip
      • Fundraising
        • There will be a Tri-Tip Sandwich fundraised on June 8.
        • The Fireworks Booth will be open July 2-4 with all profits going to the Mexico trip.
          • Paperwork and orientation for booth overseers has begun.
        • An online auction has begun with items that were donated for the Quiz Night raffles.
      • House teams were selected. The team will build two homes and be working on a home for one of the Yugo staff.
      • The vans to transport the team were booked and deposit paid.
      • Trip funds were sent to Yugo.
      • Next Mexico team meeting dates: 5/17, 6/14, 7/5
      • Trip Dates: June 6-11
  • Admin
    • HR
      • Dawn has been working on background check paperwork and fingerprinting for the adults of the Mexico team.
  • Finances
    • Jennifer and Andy have drafted a proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year for the board to review before presenting it to the congregation.
    • Total giving for April was $70,636.67.
  • Facilities
    • New mini-split AC units are being installed in two offices and the network closet in the shed.
    • We are seeking quotes to tile the bathroom floor in the men’s bathroom in the Worship Center as well as the small bathroom by the Green Room.
    • We are seeking quotes to get the roof of the Activity Center certified per request of our insurance company.
    • The digital phone system installation was completed. The church and preschool phone numbers remain the same.
  • Church Board
    • April Meeting
      • Pastor Andy’s review of the worship ministry was discussed.
      • The Church Bylaw review was finished. These shall be presented to the congregation for approval with the budget vote in July.
    • Upcoming May Meeting
      • The main topic of discussion will be the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.
  • Membership
    • We are pleased to welcome Lew & Karen Steinhoff into membership at FBCC.