First Cutlerville CRC

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First Cutlerville Christian Reformed Church has been energized by their move to Byron Center Township – they embrace this opportunity to reach out to a new and growing community.

They reach out using some time-tested methods: working with children in the schools and through GEMS and Cadets, partnering with other ministries to fund and staff a food pantry, and visiting prisoners and helping them when they are released. But they also try new things. They’ve tilled a large area behind their building for a community garden, where the church and its neighbors can get to know each other while they work side by side in the soil. Their one-on-one mentoring program, Stephens Ministry, provides assistance for those in the congregation or the community who are in crisis.

Wednesday is Fellowship Night, with church members and neighbors sharing a meal. While the kids go off to GEMS and Cadets, the adults gather for Bible studies and other small groups. Of course, fellowship and discipleship training don’t end there. Besides the dynamic youth ministries, many different groups meet throughout the week, from traditional women’s groups to Women of the Cloth, who sew together, to Young at Heart, who organize social activities for older adults.

These activities are grounded by their commitment to seek the Lord in prayer often and regularly. Prayer groups meet every Sunday morning, every other Monday, and one Thursday a month to pray for the life and direction of the church, as well as to intercede for church members, attendees, and their neighbors.

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Byron Center MI 49315

Web: fcvcrc.org
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First Cutlerville CRC Engagement

[/fusion_title][fusion_content_boxes settings_lvl=”child” layout=”icon-on-top” columns=”3″ icon_align=”left” title_size=”” title_color=”” body_color=”” backgroundcolor=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_radius=”” iconcolor=”” circlecolor=”” circlebordercolor=”” circlebordersize=”” outercirclebordercolor=”” outercirclebordersize=”” icon_size=”60px” icon_hover_type=”” hover_accent_color=”” link_type=”” link_area=”” link_target=”” animation_delay=”” animation_offset=”” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.1″ margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_content_box title=”Kids Hope” icon=”fa-users” backgroundcolor=”” iconcolor=”” circlecolor=”” circlebordercolor=”” circlebordersize=”” outercirclebordercolor=”” outercirclebordersize=”” iconrotate=”” iconspin=”no” image=”” image_width=”70″ image_height=”70″ link=”” linktext=”” link_target=”_self” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=””] Members of First Cutlerville CRC receive training from Kids Hope USA and commit to spending one hour per week mentoring a child from Marshall Elementary School. They help with homework, but also teach study skills and organization and provide encouragement. A prayer partner is assigned to each mentor-student pairing, as well. Many of the kids who are mentored wind up coming to church for GEMS and Cadets, giving the church another opportunity to invest in their lives.[/fusion_content_box][fusion_content_box title=”Youth Ministry” icon=”fa-key” backgroundcolor=”” iconcolor=”” circlecolor=”” circlebordercolor=”” circlebordersize=”” outercirclebordercolor=”” outercirclebordersize=”” iconrotate=”” iconspin=”no” image=”” image_width=”35″ image_height=”35″ link=”” linktext=”” link_target=”_self” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=””] Young people in middle school and high school gather often to participate in meetings and activities to strengthen their faith and deepen their friendships. CROSS is the group for middle schoolers. They meet twice a month to share a meal, talk about the Bible and the Christian life, and play group games, in addition to sports outings and overnighters. The high school Youth Group holds meetings twice a month, also with a meal, a discussion and games, but they enjoy mission trips, youth conventions, and youth retreats at Springhill Ranch.[/fusion_content_box][fusion_content_box title=”Sunday CrossTraining” icon=”fa-plug” backgroundcolor=”” iconcolor=”” circlecolor=”” circlebordercolor=”” circlebordersize=”” outercirclebordercolor=”” outercirclebordersize=”” iconrotate=”” iconspin=”no” image=”” image_width=”35″ image_height=”35″ link=”” linktext=”” link_target=”_self” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=””] Sunday evenings have changed. Instead of a traditional worship service, they have a time of teaching and lively discussion about topics relating to the Christian life. Recent series have included the seven deadly sins, nurturing faith at home, and the Heidelberg Catechism. This has revitalized the evening meeting, drawing more people in to the life of the church.[/fusion_content_box][/fusion_content_boxes][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]