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The finance class will now meet on Saturday, January 25th with the same time of 9am to noon. So, if you’ve not had a chance to sign up, please do so out at the Welcome Center this weekend. Childcare is provided. We need all childcare registrations by this Sunday.
As a reminder, in this class we will address where the average American is financially. We will also look at several areas that can get you into financial trouble and how to take the biblical steps to honor God and become financially mature. If you are ready to get into better financial shape this year, then please join us!
Contact Andy Burdsall at Andy.burdsall@gmail.com with any questions.
Contact: Andy Burdsall at Andy.burdsall@gmail.com
You’ve been asking…so here it is! We have new Forward Church gear available for purchase. Make sure to pick up an order form at the Welcome Desk this Sunday. Orders are due by Sunday, January 26th.
We still need many more people to sign up for this year’s meal packing event. Like last year, the Mission of Hope representatives will be here guiding and cheering us on as we pack meals to help feed the hungry in Haiti and the Dominican. If you had to miss it last year, get signed up this time! It’s was a fun, high energy, and rewarding experience. We are blessed to be a blessing!
Reminder, our meal packing day for Mission of Hope is on Saturday, February 15th. We need around 120 people to help. The great thing is, families can serve together to help pack meals. All ages welcome. We will begin the meal packing at 9am and be finished around noon. No need to bring anything, simply show up to serve! There is a signup sheet for this event at the Welcome Desk.
With the new year maybe you’ve been considering making the decision to be baptized. The Pastors here at Forward would love to talk to you about taking next steps on your faith journey. Please take a minute to fill out the Connect Card online by clicking the link below, select Connect Card and check that you are interested in baptism. A Pastor will be in touch with you soon.
Men, you are not going to want to miss this chance to join in with your brothers from Forward for the 2-day Men’s conference. At this conference you will hear from dynamic speakers on the “Blueprints for Men”. This 2-day conference will be at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY, March 21st-22nd; or plan to come up an extra day early on March 20th to visit the Ark
What: Men’s Conference 2025 – Adam, First & Last: Blueprints for Men
Where: The Ark Encounter
When: March 20th for the Ark Encounter
March 21st – 22nd for Conference
Cost: Price includes: Conference Ticket, Ark Encounter Pass & Hotel
Option 1:
Price: $175 – 1 Night, March 21st – 22nd
Option 2:
Price $275 – 2 Night, March 20th – 22nd
Not included – Meals
Sign up at the Welcome Desk this weekend.
Contact: Sam McManus at Sam.mcmanus81@gmail.com with any questions.
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Registration is still open for the Belize trip for those with a passport. The trip is June 21-27th. This trip is for the whole family. We will have opportunities for men, women and children to serve the people in Belize by helping with construction projects, Bible studies, and VBS events.
The trip will run approximately $1675-$1725 depending on the price of plane tickets. Final payments are due by May 18th. We have several fundraisers planned to help with the cost of this trip.
Upcoming fundraisers:
January 19th – Spaghetti lunch after church
February 14th – Babysitting for date night, $10 per child, 5pm-8pm
April 12th – Easter/Spring themed Silent Auction
May 3rd & May 10th – “Hire a Missionary” to help with spring cleaning and to-do lists
For any questions, contact Alex McManus at Alexandria.mcmanus85@gmail.com or stop by the Welcome Desk on Sunday to get a direct number to text.
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.
Our next serve day is this Sunday, January 11th. If you are able to help, please stop by the Welcome Desk and sign up. For any questions, email Tonia Hatfield at Hatfield912@gmail.com.
Currently working through a 16-week study on the Sermon on the Mount. 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.
All men are welcome to join! Currently studying through the book of Acts. Every Tuesday morning from 7-8am at Panera Bread on State Street. For any questions, reach out to Brent Kulwicki at brentkulwicki@gmail.com
The Propel Middle & High School Ministry meets at the church every Wednesday evening from 7-8:30pm.
Merge Ministry – Ages 18-29 years old, single or married
Meeting every other Monday evening. Next gathering, Monday, January 13th, from 6:30-8:30PM at the church. Dinner begins at 6:30pm. Lesson begins at 7pm.
Contact: Tanya at tanya@forwardchurchfamily.com with any questions or stop by the Welcome Desk on Sunday for all the information. Sunday for all the information.
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!
