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!

Are you new or newish to Faith Covenant Church? Would you like to meet other new people and learn more about the church? Then mark the next Newcomer’s Lunch on your calendar!

Sunday, March 29th at 12:30 PM, we will be hosting a lunch for anyone who is new or newer to Faith Covenant. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the church, meet others, and connect with some of our staff.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Pastor James.

We will be serving breakfast at Life Challenge!

• Food Prep: Friday, 4/3 — times will be provided after sign-up. Anyone is welcome to help with food prep.

• Serving Breakfast: Only men are invited to serve on Saturday, 7:30am - 9:00am.

To sign up email Alesha Erving.

Attention Men!

Looking for a chance to get away, recharge, and connect with other guys? Join us for the Portage Lake Bible Camp Annual Men’s Retreat, happening April 10–12.

This weekend includes fun activities, a great speaker, and meaningful time with other men from Faith Covenant Church. It’s a perfect opportunity to step away from the busyness of life, refocus your faith, and build strong relationships.

Date: April 10–12
Cost: $160
Transportation: Carpooling can be arranged

More details: Here

Questions? Contact Pastor James

Calling all Kidz ages 3 through 5th grade! Join us on Easter Sunday, April 5th for our Faith Kidz singing! We will perform one song at both services. Come sing at one or both – we would love to have you!

Rehearsals: Sundays between services (10:40AM–11:00 AM) in Room 109:

• March 15

• March 22

• March 29

Join us for rehearsals if you can! If not, check out Faith Kidz on Facebook or your email to get the video with hand motions to practice at home.

Questions? Contact Pastor Laura

Feb 15 - $18,297

Feb 22 - $41,098

Mar 1 - $12,004

Mar 8 - $54,411

TOTAL: $125,810 '

Average weekly giving for the four weeks was $31,452. Average giving needed to meet budgeted expenses is $23,269 per week. Total preliminary amount of year-to-date giving for the financial year through February 28 was $916,237. This is more than the budgeted amount of $907,497. Your generosity this fiscal year has been great – THANK YOU!

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 go to 4fcc.org and click on the “giving” tab if you wish to give online. For those paying online, ACH is a lower cost payment method for the church.

ACH (bank transfer): $0.30 per transfer

Credit and debit cards: 2.15% + $0.30 per transaction

Blessings to all of you!

Consider Joining the DR Mission Team for 2026!

Our Dental Clinic and Construction Project mission trip will take place September 23–October 3, 2026. If you’re interested in being part of what God is doing through this important outreach, we invite you to attend an informational meeting on March 22, 2026 at 12:30pm in Room 100.

Trip deposits are due May 3, 2026.

For more information, please contact Pastor Mike.

Middle & High School Nerf Night!

All Middle School and High School students are invited to an epic Nerf Battle at church on March 21 from 5:00–8:00pm! We’ll transform the church into a giant Nerf arena for an action-packed night of fun.

Sign up today and feel free to bring your own Nerf or gel gun (clearly labeled). Don’t miss this awesome night!

Enjoy a fun night out and support Another Way Pregnancy Center at the 10th Annual Laugh4Hope Comedy Night at Ward Church in Northville. Friday, April 17, doors open at 6:00 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM. The evening will feature two comedians, raffle baskets, snacks, and more!

Purchase tickets online at awpcfriends.org/events or buy them at the door.

Questions? Contact Kelly Lindman.

Date: Friday, March 27
Time: 6PM–8PM
Location: Faith Covenant Church

Join us for the return of this favorite Faith family event — where everyone is a winner! Enjoy a fun-filled evening of Bingo along with pizza, salad, and beverages.

To help make the night even more exciting, we’re inviting you to contribute to our prize pool! Donate, declutter, re-gift — call it what you want! If you have any new or gently used items ready for a new home, we’d love to include them as prizes. You might even go home with something new-to-you!

If you’re able to support, please consider bringing at least two items per participant. Donations are welcomed but not required.

Please no clothing items.

We can’t wait to see you there for a night of food, fun, and fellowship!

Women’s Weekend Getaway – Relax • Refresh • Reconnect

Join us for a peaceful and uplifting weekend away! This year’s speaker is Jennifer Shaw, with worship led by Cat Davis.

Dates

• Optional Early Arrival: Thursday, April 30 (Check-in 4 PM)

• Main Event: Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3

Location

Michindoh Conference Center

4545 E Bacon Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242

Extend your weekend with the optional Thursday arrival—enjoy extra rest and time at Camp Michindoh before sessions begin Friday evening.

Pricing

• Friday–Sunday: $250

• Thursday–Sunday: $350

Check-in: 4–6 PM

Check-out: Sunday at 11 AM

Open to women 16+

What’s Included

• Hotel-style rooms (2–3 per room) with private bath & mini fridge

• Meals from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast

• Friday breakfast provided; lunch on your own (many local options)

Activities

• Hiking

• Waterfront fun

• Crafts

• Professionally instructed Pilates class

• And more!

What to Bring

Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash), water bottle, travel coffee mug, weather appropriate clothing, shoes, jacket, slippers, comfy PJ’s, flashlight, pencil/pen, notebook, Bible, sunscreen/bug spray.

Optional: pillow, extra blanket, games (cards/board games).

Friday Night Social

Charcuterie Board Game Night – bring a charcuterie style snack to share. A Sign-Up Genius link will be sent in April.

Registration

Register by April 12.

Questions?

Call/text Kattie Butsky at (734) 837-3211 or email Kattie.butsky@4fcc.org

We can’t wait to spend this refreshing weekend with you!

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.

HS Backpacking Trip

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)

A packing list and full supply sheet will be sent after signup.

Info meeting coming soon.

For more details about cost, food, or gear, email Devon Perry.

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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!