April 26, 2026
Thank you so much for joining us at Faith Covenant Church this morning! Our hope is that during your time with us today you'll have an opportunity to connect with God's people, God's Spirit, and God's truth.
If you have any questions, need any information, or if we can help you get connected here at Faith, please let us know by filling out your digital connection card or by visiting our website at 4fcc.org.
Thanks again and let's worship!
Sunday Resources
Date: May 17
Time: Between 1st and 2nd service and after 2nd service
Support our students by participating in our Annual Tomato Sale! Proceeds will help fund trips like Portage Lake Bible Camp and the summer backpacking trip.
This is a great opportunity to give to a great cause and get some great tomato plants as well!
Students can volunteer here!
Are you new or newish to Faith Covenant Church? Would you like to meet other new people and learn more about the church? Then put the next Newcomer's Lunch on your calendar!
Sunday, May 3rd at 12:30 pm, we will be hosting a lunch for anyone new or newish. This is a great opportunity to learn more, meet new people, and connect with some of our staff members. If interested in coming, please let Pastor James know (pastorjames.bryde@4fcc.org).
Trip deposits are due May 3, 2026. Please make your $200 payment out to Faith Covenant Church and designate it for the DR Mission Trip.
Our Dental Clinic and Construction Project mission trip will take place September 23–October 3, 2026.
For more information, please contact Pastor Mike.
You're Invited! Join the Force at Faith on May 4th from 6-8 PM!
For our high school and middle school students we're having a fun filled Star Wars themed evening!
Activities include:
Blaster Battles (bring your own gel gun)
Trivia
Crafts
Games like "Gargoyle" but with a light saber twist!
There will be something for everyone whether you want to chill and watch Star Wars or if you want to battle it out with friends!
Bring/wear a costume to win a gift card for best dressed! Pizza and pop provided.
Please join us for a wedding shower honoring Elise Almquist and Matthew Saxby!
Date: May 16
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Faith Covenant Church
Lunch will be provided
Kindly RSVP by May 1 by texting Sophia Lada at 248-961-4054.
You can view their registry Here.
We hope you can come celebrate this special couple!
Date: Saturday, May 16, 5:30pm - Sunday, May 17, after the 9:30am service
Who: Grades 3, 4 & 5
Location: Faith Covenant Church
3rd, 4th and 5th grade Faith Kidz are invited to spend the night at church with their Sunday teachers for a LOCK-IN!
Drop your 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade kids off on Saturday, May 16th at 5:30 PM. We'll get them dinner and spend the rest of the night snacking, playing in the gym and classrooms, and watching a movie. We'll tuck them in, say our prayers, then wake up to a pancake breakfast before first service. Pick your child up after 1st service on Sunday, May 17th.
Boys and girls will sleep in separate classrooms with at least two chaperones. Your child doesn't have to spend the entire night with us, though! He or she can stay for the fun Saturday night and leave before we go to bed.
If your child is attending, we ask that you please provide a snack and drink to share with the entire group. Please keep them nut-free!
Questions? Please contact Julie Skaff.
Welcome to Every Kid a Camper 2026!
We believe Portage Lake Bible Camp is a place where kids and students experience Jesus in new ways. We never want finances to be a reason kids cannot experience camp. We have designed Every Kid a Camper to help students build community and serve their church family, while at the same time earning money for camp!
Here’s what you do:
“Take 5” of the faith building activities below by MAY 1st and Faith Covenant Church will cover half the cost of camp!
You are participating in EKAC, but need more additional financial assistance, email Pastor Devon or Pastor Laura before May 1st.
EKAC is for members and regularly attending friends of Faith Covenant Church. Members of different churches should contact their church for scholarship funds.
Camp Dates
Pathfinders (entering 2nd/entering 3rd): 6.19-6.21
Camp Cost: $220 =
EKAC: $110
Senior High (entering 9th-entering 12th): 6.21-6.26
Camp Cost: $565 =
EKAC: $280
Trailblazers 1 (entering 4th-entering 6th: 6.28-7.3
Camp Cost: $545 = EKAC: $270
Junior High 1 (entering 7th-entering 9th): 7.19-7.24
Camp Cost: $555 = EKAC: $275
Trailblazers 2 (entering 4th-entering 6th): 8.2-8.7
Camp Cost: $545 = EKAC: $270
Junior High 2 (entering 7th-entering 9th): 8.9-8.14
Camp Cost: $555 = EKAC: $275
SWIM Team (serving at camp)
Camp Cost: $220 = EKAC: $110
Take 5:
1. Register for Camp
You must be registered by MAY 1st to receive EKAC funds-register sooner for early bird rates. Register for camp here: portagelake.org to secure your spot. You must also register with Pastor Devon or Pastor Laura by May 1st to receive funds.
2. Go to church
Part of God’s grace is encouraging each other-and that happens in community with one another. Join us Sunday mornings to get connected to God’s people. To be eligible for EKAC, you need to check in with Pastor Devon or Pastor Laura at least 5 times between March 1-May 1.
3. Serve in your church community.
God asks us to serve one another. To qualify for EKAC, check out the different ways to get involved and sign up to serve:
Greeters/Ushers/Coffee Hour: Pastor James (pastorjames.bryde@4fcc.org)
Worship Team/Sound/Media: Cat Davis (cat.davis@4fcc.org)
Student Ministry events: Pastor Devon (pastordevon.perry@4fcc.org)
Faith Kidz: Pastor Laura (pastorlaura.jackson@4fcc.org)
If you serve in community service projects outside of FCC, be sure to let Pastor Devon or Pastor Laura so they can check this off your list.
If you are not sure how you can serve, Pastor Devon or Pastor Laura can help connect you with various serving opportunities. Special reminder, some serving opportunities may require parent/guardian supervision or have age requirements.
IMPORTANT: Please share a picture and short story of your experience serving people.
4. Invite or pray for a friend.
God’s love is meant to be shared. One of the ways we can do this is through prayer of inviting friends to church or to FCC family fun events. Send us your friend’s name so we can pray for them too.
If your friend is unchurched, invite them to attend camp with you and be a part of EKAC. They will need to do “Take 5” as well. Friends from other churches should ask their church about scholarship options.
5. Memorize, Share, and Selfie the camp theme verse.
Memorize the summer theme verse and share it with Pastor Mike. BONUS: Take a selfie with Pastor Mike and send it to Pastor Devon or Pastor Laura.
If you have misplaced any jewelry in the past couple of months, please check with the church office. Several items have been turned in, and we would love to help return them to their owners.
High School Backpacking Trip – Pictured Rocks
Our High School students (incoming 9th–outgoing 12th graders) have an amazing opportunity to go backpacking through the beautiful Pictured Rocks! This trip is designed to help students unplug from distractions and connect with God through His creation.
We’ll have daily devotions, times of reflection at sunset, and plenty of fun along the way—night games, bonfires, beach time, swimming in Lake Superior, and even cliff jumping! It’s truly an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss.
Dates: July 18–24
Grades: Incoming 9th–Outgoing 12th
Location: Pictured Rocks
Cost: $95 + food and gear (scholarships available)
Trip is currently full, but you can still join the waitlist!
A packing list and full supply sheet will be sent after signup.
For more details about cost, food, or gear, email Devon Perry.
If you call Faith Covenant your church home, please join us in giving faithfully and prayerfully that God will continue to provide what is needed to build his church and reach out to our community. Please visit 4fcc.org/giving, if you wish to give online.
Faith Kidz is growing! Help is needed for the Faith Kidz welcome desk, nursery, teaching & serving dinner.
March-June Sign Up!
If you want to hang with our awesome kids, please contact Pastor Laura today!
