Church Ministries

Ministries at Family of Christ

At Family of Christ Church we hope that each member will take the time to become part of the "Family" through relationships established in our ministries. We believe accountability, support, fun, and close relationships are vital to growing as believers. Please take the time to check out where you can fit in.

Men's Ministry

Join our men’s ministry as we seek to recapture what it means to be a Man in this life. If Christ is in your heart, your heart is GOOD. You have STRENGTH that is waiting to be discovered and released. You are promised an ADVENTURE to be lived every day. We men, at Family of Christ Church, are a BAND OF BROTHERS who look out for each other. We fight for our marriages, our children and ourselves to be our best for God.

Join us Wednesday mornings at 6:30 at Bridge St for study and prayer. Afterwards, at 8am we gather at Filmore's for breakfast.

For more information contact Rich Ginop (348-9111 or richginop@ginopplumbing.com), Tori Garborg (675-1055 or tori@redi-rock.com) or Doug Boor (347-2272 or dougboor@sbcglobal.net).

Women's Ministry

We currently have a Women's Bible study each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the church. This is an interactive, growing time, and we encourage you to check it out.

If you need to talk to someone regarding women issues, please feel free to contact Fran Hilal at 347-3548 or Cheryl Buitendorp at 582-9082.

Youth Ministry

Middle and High School youth group meet on Wednesday nights during Family Night. (Summer and holiday schedules may vary so email or call to check on our current schedule.) Middle School youth group meets at Resort Pike in the Youth Room from 7-8:30 and is led by Scott and Kim. The High School youth group meets at Bridge Street from 6-8:30(with games and fellowship until 9), led by Rob and Tori. For more info and current activities check out the Youth page or contact Rob Blair (cell 881-3029 or rblair@focpetoskey.org).

Marriage Mentoring

Marriage Mentoring is a relationship that a couple struggling in their marriage seeks with another couple for support and encouragement. Marriage mentors are not couples who have perfect marriages, but are couples who have often grown through difficult times in their own marriages to a place of overall harmony. Invite them to walk with you as you seek to maintain the sacredness of your marriage. For more information contact the church office (347-0141 or info@focpetoskey.org).

Small Groups

Call one of the leaders to find out if one of the small groups is right for you.

The Petoskey area small group is currently meeting on Wednesday's Family Night at Church.
The Bigelow/Brumfield small group is a laid back group that generally meets at Bridge Street every other Thursday night from 6-8pm. The evening starts with a brown bag dinner (bring your own and eat together) with worship and study to follow. For more information please contact Candy Bigelow (231-526-9436 or candycone3@aol.com)

The Alanson area small group meets at the Blairs, 9181 Miller Rd, two Sundays a month from 6-8pm. There are quite a few children who come with their parents and they play downstairs during group. For more information please contact Rob or Shelda Blair (548-2404 or rsblair@gtlakes.com).

The Women's small group meets at the church, Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am. We are currently studying Companions in Christ on Prayer. All women are welcome. For more information please contact Sue Foltz (347-1619 or the office at 347-0141 or info@focpetoskey.org).

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one to one, Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing d ifficulties or just a major change in their lives such as: l oss of a loved one, h ospitalization, di vorce or separation, loneliness or discouragement, spiritual crisis, job crisis, aging, birth, adoption, chronic illness, and others.

The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private.

For more information please contact Jeff Peters (348-8371 or mailto:jlpeters@freeway.net)

Recovery Ministries

Bridge Street

Struggling with Hurts, Habits or Hang-ups in life or just don't seem to fit in traditional church? Join us at the Bridge on Sundays at 9 am. We have non-traditional meetings with music, coffee, sweets, comfortable couches, etc. Meetings are interactive and non-preachy! Everyone is welcome! Casual Dress is preferred. Questions? Call Robb (347-9811, cell 838-9811, robbone@charter.net or robb.burkee.goo4@statefarm.com ).

Healing Ministries

Sozo

Sozo is a Greek word used many times in the New Testament to convey Jesus’ ministry as he saved, healed, and/or delivered individuals. The purpose of Sozo is to bring freedom & healing into our lives. Because we live in a fallen world & are raised in imperfect families we carry wounds and believe lies which cause us emotional pain, shame, guilt, etc. How we deal with these lies and wounds cause misconceptions about who God is, the great love He has for us, and our ability to enter fully into relationship with God. Sozo brings healing to the wounds, truth to the lies and opens the way to a stronger relationship with God. Out of our relationship with God our identity and destiny are established and we can answer the two basic questions in life: “Who am I?” and “Where am I going?”.

Appointments are being taken please call Fran Hilal at 347-3548.

Christian Education

Family of Christ church provides educational opportunities for all ages based on the Word in 2 Tim 2 : 15-17 - "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth."

We offer:
Sunday School for all ages, each Sunday from 9:00 to 10:00 (does not meet during summer months.)

Nursery during Sunday School, Worship service and Family Night for newborns to 3 years.

Children's Church for children 4 years old – 5th grade during the sermon time on Sundays

Wednesday Family Night during the school year starting with a meal at 6pm and ending at 8:30. There are classes and small groups from nursery to adult. For more information, contact the church office (347-0141 or info@focpetoskey.org).

Sunday School and Children's Church

Proverbs 22:6 states we are to "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it." It is our desire to encourage spiritual growth to all people by teaching age appropriate curriculum with fun and interaction. It all begins Sunday morning at 9:00 with Sunday school available for all ages. Worship follows at 10:00 with Nursery (infant through 3 years) available at 9:45. Jr. Children's Church (4 years-1st grade) and Children's Church (2nd grade - 5th grade) are available after communion is served. There is NO Jr. Church or Children's Church available on the FIRST Sunday of every month. For more information, contact the church office (347-0141 or info@focpetoskey.org) or Christi Slater (487-9563)

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