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The G Family-Transplanting their Joy

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Posted by Debby Schmitt on

Being born and raised in southern California, there were many significant "firsts" arriving here in Michigan almost 25 years ago. That first winter Surprised, the birth of my third child and coming here to Five Points 15 years ago. First friends here in Michigan hold a special place in my heart...

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Trip to Kisumu

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Posted by Evelyn Van Sloten on

A team of thirteen people will be travelling to Kenya in April to minister to orphans and their communities. There are five care points we will be visiting—there are fifty orphans ministered to on a weekly basis at each one—and we will spend two days at each location. We will have an...

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Tags: aids, missions, orphan

Theological Famine Relief

Posted by Brett Toney on

The Famine This past summer I had the opportunity to travel to Cameroon again to teach at a seminary. I walked away with an increased burden to see pastors better equipped to faithfully teach and preach the Word. That’s the main reason I feel compelled to have an ongoing partnership with...

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Tags: missions, giving, theological famine relief

Missions Team Update

Posted by Debby Schmitt on

I'm often asked about the life of missions here, especially mission conferences.  "Do we have them any more?" "When is our opportunity to meet our missionaries?"  I'm happy to report that the answer is yes and no!  Under the guidance of the elders...

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Tags: missions

GOSPEL-ADVANCING … HALLOWEEN?

Posted by Brett Toney on

As a church that values gospel-centered mission, we desire to be a people who live with intentionality, desiring to commend Christ to whoever we can. Now imagine an opportunity where nearly all of your neighbors are expecting you to knock on their door, and you get to have a chance to talk with...

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Tags: halloween, gospel-centered, mission

An Update Regarding COVID-19 Protocols

Posted by JJ Sherwood on

Dear Five Points family, Our great God and Savior loves His glory and loves you, and His purposes never fail! This glorious truth brings infinite joy, delight, and rest for those who find refuge in God by it. Our hope is God, and that is no less true in these days of COVID-19, even with...

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Tags: news, update, covid, pandemic response

Summer 2021 at Five Points

Posted by Mike Sherf on

Five Points family, In pursuit of what we believe to be a good desire, namely, having what's important to God shape what's important to us, we'd like to let you know about one means to help us towards that end. Beginning June 9th, we'll gather together at the church building on the 2nd and 4th...

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Tags: prayer, news, summer, update, praying together, 2021

FAQs Regarding Our Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted by Mike Sherf on

Dear Five Points family,COVID-19 and all the changes it brought with it have made this past year a particularly challenging one for all of us. As we continue to navigate the shifting landscape of new medical discoveries, variants, vaccinations, and updated guidelines, the elders have received...

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Tags: news, update, covid, pandemic response

Church App Now Available!

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The wait is over and our new church app is here!  How Can I Get It? You can download the app right now on Android and Apple devices! What's Available in the App? In addition to offering integrations with our online community, the app enables you to listen to sermons, view...

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Tags: app

Guidance on COVID-19 Exposure and Attending Worship

Posted by Kyo Oh on

Dear Five Points Family, As we continue to live in a COVID-19 affected world, we rejoice in our unshakable hope in Christ, trusting in His promise that "[i]n the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33b) Because our Savior reigns...

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Tags: policy, covid-19

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