Chili Cook-Off!

The annual Chili Cook-Off is Sunday, April 26.  Enter your favorite recipe, or just sample the competitors.  Toppings and cornbread will be provided.  Vote for your favorite chili by contributing $1 in the basket; proceeds support the building fund.  

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New Member Dinner

The New Member Dinner is a yearly event celebrating those who have joined our church in the past year. On April 21 our new members enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by chefs Larry and Janet. The evening included a presentation by the Session committee chairpersons and the Deacon moderator explaining...

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2015 Deacon’s Scholarship Application

The Deacon’s scholarship is a $500 scholarship offered by the Board of Deacons to members of the congregation.  To be eligible, an applicant must be a high school graduate or graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 seeking an advanced education at college or trade school. The form may...

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Youth Inspiration

Jr. and Sr. High youth often assist as shepherds to younger children in our Carpenter’s Corner program.  This past rotation we have been learning about David, who as a young boy was chosen by God and secretly anointed king by Samuel. The children did activities focusing on David’s strength of faith...

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Join a Women’s Covenant Group

Women of all ages are welcome to participate in the 8 week study  James: Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore. Monday evenings from 6:30-8pm    April 13-June 8 (no class Memorial Day)                                         ...

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Did you know that a great number of children who are taken to Hurley’s Trauma Center for child abuse injuries are from Fenton and Grand Blanc?  Did you know that more than 2000 cases of child abuse are confirmed each year in Genesee County?  Did you know that 90% of...

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Alma Youth Mix 2015

This year’s theme was “Share Your Faith Story,” with keynote speaker Pastor Andrew Pomerville from The People’s Church in East Lansing.  Who doesn’t love the youth mix?  Good friends, small groups, games, food, energizers and worship!  This is an annual event for 9-12 graders from around Michigan.  The picture below...

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175 Years of Service Celebration

On February 28, our church began celebrating 175 years of Christian witness and service.  We welcomed everyone to join in our celebration.  We enjoyed lots of good food and fellowship as we welcomed back our two previous pastors PK and Dale, played historical games, and watched videos, Scottish dancers, a...

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Youth Sunday 2015

Our Jr. & Sr. High youth led both worship services for Youth Sunday, February 15, on the transfiguration of Jesus. Senior Olivia Kirkey did an excellent job delivering the sermon titled “The Good, the Bad, and the In-Between,” after a re-enactment of Mark 9:2-9. The message explored how the transfiguration was...

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Shelter of Flint – 2015

On Saturday, February 7, eight volunteers traveled to the Shelter of Flint to clean and paint a one-bedroom apartment as well as to clean toys and the playroom for the children.  Our tour demonstrated how well they assist their guests.  The Shelter of Flint is a multi-faceted organization that provides...

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