TONIGHT!!
Forward Church Family, as we prepare our hearts for Easter, we hope you will join us for our Good Friday worship service this evening beginning at 7pm. This is a special service in which we will look upon the cross and remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us. See you tonight!
During the Good Friday service, our forKids ministry will be having an egg hunt, fun stations, and spiritual lessons to get their hearts set toward Easter Sunday!
It’s not too late to grab a free Easter yard sign! Pick up one tonight at the Good Friday service. Then save the sign for later use as we promote other major events here at the church. The QR code will continually lead people to the latest event.
Join us Easter Sunday, April 20th, at 10:30am for a celebration of the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ! Easter is a great time to invite your family and friends to join you for church, as they are more open to try a church service during this holiday. Maybe even offer to pick them and help us keep some parking spots open for visitors. We look forward to celebrating with you!
High school graduating seniors, we would love to honor you for all your accomplishments! Join us for Senior Recognition Day on Sunday, June 1st at 10:30AM as we recognize you during the service.
Reach out to Pastor Blake Belles at blake@forwardchurchfamily.com so we can be sure to celebrate you on this day.
Isaiah 40:30-31 NIV. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Men of Forward, join us for a movie night here at the church. This event will be on Friday, April 25th beginning at 6pm. We will be showing the movie The Forge. We will serve pizza, so sign up today to let us know how much food to order. See you there!
Do you have questions about Forward Church and/or are interested in how to become a member, then join us on Sunday, April 27th immediately following the church service in the Propel room. A light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Sunday, April 20th.
To our Golden Matriarchs, ladies ages 65+, you are all cordially invited to attend the Bloom Brunch on Wednesday, May 14th at 10am. Let us treat you to a special brunch while you enjoy fellowship with your peers. It’s going to be a wonderful day, so get registered today!
Forward Church family, we are once again offering free Who’s Your One? Prayer Guides. The North American Mission Board has produced this booklet to guide you in praying for one person in your life you hope to see come into a relationship with Jesus. This prayer guide will help you know what to pray and give specific Scriptures as well.
Last year we had so many wonderful testimonies of answered prayers for friends and family members who started coming to church and hearing about Jesus for the first time. Grab a guide this Sunday in the atrium and begin praying for your one!
Each month we are honored to serve the ladies at the Breakaway House, which is located just down the road from Forward Church. Volunteers from our church provide a meal and visit for a couple of hours with the ladies that live there. Women of Forward, helping with Breakaway meals is a great way you can get involved in the community. Typically we need 4-5 women to serve or simply sign up to bring a meal.
May 4th is our next serve day. For any questions, email Tonia Hatfield at Hatfield912@gmail.com.
This summer, June 2nd-6th, we will be hosting VBS! This will be a 5-day adventure to Wonder Junction as the kids learn how to marvel at Jesus and live for His Glory. Contact Brittany Blanton at brittany@forwardchurchfamily.com with any questions.
Hey Propel students, we are excited to announce that we will be attending summer camp! We will be attending the rEVOLution camp in Orleans, IN. This will be an incredible opportunity to grow closer to God and with other teenage believers like yourselves. We have been prayerfully looking for a great summer youth camp within driving distance and I believe we have found one!
Who: Propel Middle and High Students
(going into grades 7th-12th)
What: rEVOLution Summer Youth Camp
Where: Orleans Wesleyan Campground, 1617 Maple St Orleans, IN
When: June 16th -June 20th
Cost: $240
Contact Blake Belles at blake@forwardchurchfamily.com with any questions.
The trip is June 21-27th. Reach out to Alex McManus at Alexandria.mcmanus85@gmail.com with any questions.
Upcoming fundraisers:
Egg My Yard – April 4th, 11th, or 18th
May 3rd & May 10th – “Hire a Missionary” to help with spring cleaning and to-do lists
The Propel Middle & High School Ministry meets at the church every Wednesday evening from 7-8:30pm. Reach out to Pastor Blake at blake@forwardchurchfamily.com with any questions.
MERGE: For our young adults, ages 18 (graduated)-29, single or married, we are working through a new study, Freedom in Christ. We meet every other Monday evening at the church. Our next meeting is Monday, April 21st. Join us at 6:30pm for dinner and then we will dive into the study at 7:00pm.
Contact: Tanya at tanya@forwardchurchfamily.com with any questions.
Open to all and meets Sunday mornings from 9-10am in the classroom behind the Worship Center. Contact Dave Hollander at dgchollander@yahoo.com with any questions.
Our group meets here at the church each Tuesday evening at 6:30pm. Forward’s Tuesday evening men’s group is a place where guys can study God’s Word and build friendships with other Godly men! Bring your Matthew study guide with you as we unpack and discuss our weekend scripture text and message – and lessons we can apply in real life!
All men are welcome to join! Every Tuesday morning from 7-8am at Panera Bread on State Street. For any questions, reach out to Brent Kulwicki at brentkulwicki@gmail.com
WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER?
If you are interested in becoming a member of Forward, contact Pastor Neil at neil@forwardchurchfamily.com!
Live Stream
Join us online from anywhere every Sunday at 10:30am! You can stream our services here on our website! Just click “Watch Live” at the top of any page!
Chest Of Joash
The Chest of Joash provides an opportunity to give above and beyond the normal tithe. The money from it goes directly to work needed done on our building.
In 2 Chronicles 24 we find Joash repairing the temple and a chest was set outside of it for people to bring a tithe that was used to pay the workers restoring the temple. Verse 10 says, “And all the princes and all the people rejoiced and brought their tax and dropped it into the chest until they had finished.”
A huge THANK YOU to all of you who have joyfully donated just as the Israelite officials and people did!
You can give to the Chest of Joash by clicking the button below and selecting “Chest of Joash” in the drop down menu.
Volunteer Opportunities
1 Peter 4:10, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:”
We’re encouraging and challenging everyone to take the step to get connected in serving on a team with us at Forward! We have many opportunities to serve:
- forKids (Nursery, Toddlers/Twos, The Clubhouse/Pre-K, God City/K-1st, The Dig/2nd-5th)
- Propel Middle (meets Sunday mornings) and Propel High (meets Wednesday evenings)
- Greeters and Ushers
- Starting Point Guides
- Security Team
- Tech Team
- Outreach Team
- Prayer Team
For any area you may be interested in or want more information on, click the “Serve With Us!” button below and we’ll get you started!
