The Chosen Series-Season 4
Class led by Kevin Ricke

 

The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season show shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings. Clashing kingdoms. Rival rulers. The enemies of Jesus close in while His followers struggle to keep up, leaving Him to carry the burden alone. Threatened by the reality of Jesus’ growing influence, religious leaders do the unthinkable — ally with their Roman oppressors.

The Mothers & Daughters Of The Bible Speak By Shannon Bream-Women’s Study
Class led by Kady Hofer

 

‘Have faith’ is a phrase we hear all the time. But what does it actually look like to live it out? In The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream examines the lives of biblical women to see how God’s plans can turn our worlds upside down. She tells the story of Jochebed, a mother who took enormous risks to protect her son, Moses, from Pharaoh. Could Jochebed have imagined that God’s actual design for her son involved flight into exile and danger? And yet this was all part of the master plan to deliver Israel from slavery. Another biblical mother, Rebekah, made terrible choices to ensure her son’s place in history. And a daughter, Michal, struggled to keep her faithless father, Saul, from sin, while battling pride in herself.

Through these stories, Shannon explains the intimate connection between faith and family–and how God’s unexpected agenda can redefine the way we think about family. Not all of these mothers and daughters in the Bible were paragons of virtue. Like us, they were human beings who faltered and struggled to do their best. While some heard God’s voice, others chose their own paths. Through the lens of their imperfections, we can see how God used their stories to bring about His divine plans. He’s still doing the same work in our lives today.

The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak shows that faith is more often a twisting road than a straight line. Yet, as the stories of biblical families attest, at the end of these journeys lies greater peace and joy than we could ever imagine.

Class led by Britni Ewing

 

During this class, we will search the scriptures to see what God’s Word says about fear of the Lord, being born again, being a new creation, dwelling at His feet, prayer, and being on mission for God. We will wrap up the class with ways to study your Bible! Please bring your Bible (if you do not have one, we will get you one!) and handouts will be provided. Please let Britni Ewing know if you have any questions! Hope to see you there!

Class led by Pastor Luke Dunn

The Monday Night Men’s Group has moved to Wednesday. We will be studying the book of James. Come join us as we read and discuss the book of James each week. This study is open to all men.

Class led by Aaron Struble

Join leader Aaron Struble at the Mercer County YMCA from 6:15pm-8pm for a devotion and guided weight lifting. We’ll gather in the lobby of the Y for a devotion and then proceed to the weight room to do a guided weight lifting. The cost for Non Y members is $5 per person per night, if you are a member of the Y there is no cost for this class.

Please contact Youth Pastor, Austin Shields, with questions at (817) 630-5522. *New participants are encouraged to register for a smooth check-in. If student is new to the YMCA and Refuge, please contact Austin or send student with information to contact parents or guardian. New friends can join in anytime!

Kids ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to join us for the Fall ’24 session of Kids Club at FBC, Aledo, IL on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm from Sept. 4th-Nov. 13th. *Mark your calendar for the Winter/Spring ’25 session starting Feb. 5th through April 9th.

 

What’s Kids Club?

This fall session, kids will learn about “The New Church” from Gospel Project. We have so much fun playing games, engaging in Bible activities, eating yummy snacks, and making new friends.

 

Want a Kids Club shirt? CLICK HERE to pre-order. Extra t-shirts in limited sizes and quantities will be available for purchase once the pre-order closed. 

 

Food Pantry War: Boys vs. Girls: Kids Worship, Sunday School, & Kids Club kiddos (Pre-k through 5th grade) are collecting non-perishable food and hygiene items for the Mercer County Food Pantry through November 13th. A donation box for each team will be in the lobby. Each item (or dollar) donated will count for 1 point. Who’s going to win? Who knows but the winners will get their very own victory party to celebrate (Date/Time TBA).
Operation Christmas Boxes: We’re collecting filled Christmas Boxes that are due the last night (Nov. 13th). Boxes with instructions will be available in the church lobby in September. Bring the boxes back and put on the stage by Nov. 13th. Thanks for your help in blessing kids all over the world.

Bible Memory Challenges: Kids will have Bible Memory Verses that go along with this session’s lessons. They will practice at church but are encouraged to practice at home. For each verse they recite, they will get a prize. Kids can recite during their Bible Memory stations anytime during the session to get their prize on the spot.

 

Fun Nights this Session:

Sept. 18th- Silly Feet Night: Kids & crew are invited to dress up their feet with silly socks, mismatched shoes/socks, or whatever their hearts desire. Shoes can be parked in their crew circle in the sanctuary for the evening.
Oct. 2nd- PJs & Donuts: Kids & crew are invited to wear comfy PJs and will enjoy yummy donuts during snack time.
Oct. 16th- Mystery Bag Show & Tell: Kids & crew can grab one of our mystery bags or use one from home to hide an object they’d like to talk about. It can be a picture of a pet/family member, a favorite stuffie, an object representing a hobby, or whatever they’d like. No live pets, please. If kids forget to bring something, they can draw a picture of what they’d like to talk about at Kids Club before they share.
Oct. 30th- Family Movie Night: NO Kids Club, adult classes, or Refuge Youth Group. Families are invited to join us in the sanctuary for pizza, a movie, and snacks. The schedule: 5:30pm- Doors open, get settled, & eat pizza/6-8pm-Movie & Snacks. *Kids must have an adult or older sibling with them. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this free, indoor family event.
Nov. 13th- Hawaiian Luau Party (Last Night): We’re ending the fall session with a fun luau to celebrate the kids and ALL their help with food pantry donations and Christmas Boxes. *Kids & crew are invited to wear island attire.

 

Check-in is from 6:15-6:30pm through the FRONT lobby doors. No early arrivals, please. Please go up the ramp (to the left of the front door) to enter the line in order. Pre-register in advance to make this process faster.

Security Tag: All kids must have an adult present at check-in so they can collect the security tag needed for pick-up. No door drop-offs.

NEW>>Where do kids go once they get checked-in? ALL Crews will go to the sanctuary to find their crews this session. Their crew number is located on their name tag.

Nursery: Adults taking classes or volunteering can check-in their little ones (2 and younger) along with their Kids Clubbers at the nursery door so they can get their pager. If you have nursery kiddos, skip the line and check-in your whole family at the nursery door.

 

All Kids Club participants will be picked up in the sanctuary. 

 

We ask that adults picking up Kids Clubbers enter the line outside the sanctuary door with their security tag. The doors will not open until all crews are in the sanctuary at 8:00. Please pick-up kiddos by 8:10.

 

Thanks for sharing your kiddos with us! Have a Question or Need help Registering?
Contact: Mollie Dunn (Children’s Pastor)