This step is all about helping you get connected: connected in relationship and connected to the mission! Step 1 is a great place to begin meeting people and building relationships as well as exploring the mission of Christ Church and what we value most. Step 1 takes place during the 11:00am worship service. No need to dress up, we just look forward to meeting you!
Fun for Your Whole Family!
Please join us Saturday, May 11 from 6pm-9pm at Maranatha for a night of fun, food, and fellowship. We will have gym activities, board games, card games, pizza, and snacks. Weather permitting there will also be pickle ball, miniature golf, and a bonfire with s'mores.
We would love to see you there! Price is $5 per person or $25 per family.
After exploring what drives the mission of Christ Church in Step 1, Step 2 is designed to help people consider the map to engagement and the marks of a true disciple of Christ. This is an ideal setting for asking questions as you consider commitment to Christ Church. Step 2 takes place during the 11:00am service as well!
Discover for yourself what hundreds have experienced over the last several years: High Five summer day camp! High Five is a three day adventure of learning about and worshiping Jesus through custom adventures with two electives of choice. Our youngest campers also embark on their own elective! You don’t want to miss this incredible time.
At Christ Church, we believe that Christian baptism is a public declaration of salvation through Christ and an identification with Him in His death, burial, and resurrection signified by immersion in water. Baptisms take place in our worship services throughout the year, and to help you better understand this next step of your faith, we would love for you to attend our baptism class! This class is a prerequisite to being baptized, so sign up today!
Join us for our annual church stewardship meeting on Sunday, April 14, right after the 11am service in the student room. Discover how your contributions are making a meaningful impact in our community and learn about our plans for the future. Come and see how your resources are being used wisely to further our mission of loving God, loving others, and making disciples.
Ladies, join us on Monday evenings as we study the critical rhythms necessary to draw near to Christ. In this study, we will unpack how these holy rhythms lead to spiritual transformation. Each person will be challenged to establish consistency & maturity in various spiritual disciplines to foster a deeper relationship with Christ. Whether a new believer or a follower of Christ for decades, this study will provide guidance to enrich your walk with Christ.
Teacher: Virginia Davidson | Study Cost: $10
Childcare will not be provided.
Every year, we look forward to celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus as a church family in our Easter weekend services. This year, we Look to the Lamb – both in his sacrificial death and his triumphant resurrection!
Easter Sunday services are on March 31 at 8:30am, 10:00am and 11:30am. Kid’s Ministry will be provided for young ones (birth through pre-K).
Every year, we look forward to celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus as a church family in our Easter weekend services. This year, we Look to the Lamb – both in his sacrificial death and his triumphant resurrection!
Easter Sunday services are on March 31 at 8:30am, 10:00am and 11:30am. Kid’s Ministry will be provided for young ones (birth through pre-K).
Every year, we look forward to celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus as a church family in our Easter weekend services. This year, we Look to the Lamb – both in his sacrificial death and his triumphant resurrection!
Easter Sunday services are on March 31 at 8:30am, 10:00am and 11:30am. Kid’s Ministry will be provided for young ones (birth through pre-K).
Every year, we look forward to celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus as a church family in our Easter weekend services. This year, we Look to the Lamb – both in his sacrificial death and his triumphant resurrection!
Good Friday services are on March 29 at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. In the spirit of mourning the death of Jesus, we ask that you please wear black to this event. Kid’s Ministry will be provided for young ones (birth through pre-K).
Every year, we look forward to celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus as a church family in our Easter weekend services. This year, we Look to the Lamb – both in his sacrificial death and his triumphant resurrection!
Good Friday services are on March 29 at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. In the spirit of mourning the death of Jesus, we ask that you please wear black to this event. Kid’s Ministry will be provided for young ones (birth through pre-K).
Community Group Leadership Training
The mission of Christ Church is to love God, love others, and make disciples of all nations. One of the primary places discipleship is worked out in our church is in community groups. These times of connection, prayer, studying God’s Word, and accountability are vital to our spiritual growth and transformation as disciples of Jesus.
As God continues to grow our church, the need for more community groups is also increasing! If you would like more clarity on community group leadership or are ready to be equipped, this training is for you. The training will be hosted at Christ Church over two days: Friday, March 8, from 6:30 - 9:00pm and Saturday, March 9, from 9:00am - 12:00pm. We’ll be offering refreshments for everyone present, so please register to let us know you'll be joining us.
Childcare will not be provided.
Winterfest is an awesome weekend for all of our 6th-12th grade students to get away for 3 days for worship, preaching, and community. This year, we are excited to go to Lake Ann Camp with our high school and middle school students combined along with the students of several other partner churches! In addition to all of the fun, it will be a great opportunity for the students to get away from their everyday distractions and focus on Jesus and the life He has to offer! For questions regarding price, scheduling, scholarships, or anything else camp related, email collin@mychristchurch.org.
Registration Info:
Registration is $115 per student.
Scholarships are available as needed and upon request. To receive a scholarship you must email Collin by February 18th.
Each student will need a filled out medical release form, which can be filled out online through the Church Center App.
Spots are limited, we will fill every bunk at camp. The sooner you sign up the sooner your spot will be guaranteed, do not delay.
There is a $25 deposit which is non-refundable, this deposit contributes to the total of $115.
Registration closes Wednesday February 28th.
Logistical Details:
Packing lists are available printed and online.
We will be riding in buses up to camp and home from camp.
DROP OFF: Arrive at church by 5pm, we will depart at 5:30pm.
PICK UP: We will return to church Sunday between 3pm and 4pm.
Students are not permitted to drive themselves to camp or back. If there is a reason why a student would need to arrive late or leave early, you must connect with Collin.
Join us in our study of Knowing the Word where we will discover and discuss how to study God's truth. This study will explore the motives that will lead to God's desire for our study. We will also cover safeguards for effective study and tools to enrich our understanding. We will examine key areas of deeper study and why they are crucial to a faithful life of impact. And every participant will be equipped and encouraged with practical principles for God-honoring application of His word. Finally, we'll consider how our time together plays a significant role in the mission and life of our church and beyond!
Childcare will not be provided.
Join us as we study the critical rhythms necessary to draw near to Christ. In this study, we will unpack how these holy rhythms lead to spiritual transformation. Each person will be challenged to establish consistency & maturity in various spiritual disciplines to foster a deeper relationship with Christ. Whether a new believer or a follower of Christ for decades, this study will provide guidance to enrich your walk with Christ.
Childcare will not be provided.
Join our Theology 1 study where we will experience God's love, faithfulness and care for us through learning and reflection on foundational Christian truths. Studying theology is a doorway to greater intimacy with God himself. In this study we will work to bring an active faith into every part of our walk with the Lord.
Childcare will not be provided.
Join us for an evening to encounter the wonder and worth of God through a passionate time of worship, while freshly aligning our lives to God's presence, power, and purposes through prayer. And we're not going after this alone! But in the community that God has richly blessed us with!
Childcare is not provided.
Join us for an evening to encounter the wonder and worth of God through a passionate time of worship, while freshly aligning our lives to God's presence, power, and purposes through prayer. And we're not going after this alone! But in the community that God has richly blessed us with!
Childcare is not provided.
Join us for a special Christmas service on Sunday, December 24th at our normal 9:00am and 11:00am times. Kindergarten - 5th grade will be joining us for the entire service. We are so excited to come together to adore Christ the Lord, the newborn King!
Students Christmas Party
Slip into your comfiest pajamas, fluffiest slippers, and your most festive gear for an evening packed with Christmas excitement. We'll gather on December 17 at 6:30pm to explore the wonder of the incarnation and immerse ourselves in the Christmas story. No Christmas party is complete without games, treats, hot chocolate, and friends. We are looking forward to an amazing evening together!
Ecclesiastes 3:11 says that God created you with eternity in your heart. That deep down in your soul, you know your existence is bigger than this lifetime. As Paul Tripp says, we are "hardwired for awe," but so often we live our days searching for for awe in all the wrong places: music that moves us, movies that thrill us, experiences that excite us...and so on.
But we are not just hardwired for awe. We are hardwired for awe of God. And no other source of awe will satisfy the longing in our souls and give our hearts the joy, peace, and rest that we seek. We need more than fresh experiences. We need a Fresh Encounter.
Bring your family and join us as we seek to encounter The Lord together through a time of worship and prayer.
STUDENTS FALL REVIVAL 2023: Set Free, New Life in Christ
Unplug and Reconnect with God with an intentional weekend away in Holland Michigan at Camp Geneva. Join us for an incredibly catalytic weekend of faith renewal and formation. As fall comes to a close, as sports and other activities slow down, it's time to take a step out of the hustle and bustle of daily life to be with God and his people for a time of revival.
What is the purpose of community groups at Christ Church? How do groups work? Could God be calling you to use your gifts to serve others in community?
We will discuss those questions and more during our Community Group Servant Leadership 101 training. God has gifted all of us, and everyone is valuable in the body of Christ, so this training is for anyone who wants to add value to a community group. Whether you think you’re a leader or not, you will walk away with insight and understanding you can put into action now.
The training will be five sessions over two days at Christ Church: Friday, October 20th, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, October 21st, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. We’ll be offering refreshments for everyone present, so register to let us know you'll be joining us.
Childcare will not be provided.
FALL FAMILY FUN DAY
Who doesn’t love an opportunity to enjoy a beautiful Fall afternoon with your Christ Church friends and family? As the Fall season approaches, we wanted to extend a warm invitation to all of you for a fun-filled family hangout at Country Dairy. Join us Saturday, October 7th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. You and your family can take part in hay rides, pumpkin painting, corn hole, and food! We will provide an early dinner of hotdogs, mac n' cheese, apples, chips, water, Country Dairy chocolate milk, and Country Dairy ice cream!
Cost: $3 per person or $12 per family
We aren’t made to just go to church, hear a sermon, sing a song and go home. God created you on purpose with a purpose - with a unique set of gifts that you can contribute to this local body. As a church family, we shoulder Kingdom responsibilities together and become active participants in what God is doing in and through Christ Church in the manner Christ modeled for us…as servants.
If you serve at Christ Church in any capacity, you can’t miss this 1-day Servant Leadership Summit - filled with encouragement, teaching, worship, and a Chick-Fil-A lunch! Join us on September 30 from 9am-1pm. Childcare is available. Register now!
Discover for yourself what hundreds have experienced over the last several years: High Five summer day camp! High Five is a three day adventure of learning about and worshiping Jesus through custom adventures with two electives of choice. Our youngest campers also embark on their own elective! You don’t want to miss this incredible time.
This year’s day camp will be hosted at Christ Church. Click the links below to learn more about High Five, then send your family on a worship and learning experience they will never forget. It’s life-changing. We promise.
We are so excited about what is on the horizon for Christ Church. Over the last few months, our leadership has been preparing for the arrival of the Life Action team, and for the special days we have set aside to focus on God as a church family.
Sometimes, in the hustle of life, we forget to take time for what is most important—our relationship with God and our relationships with each other. The Life Action Summit Conference will provide us a special context for exactly that, and we really want you to be a part of it from April 30 - May 7. While here, the Life Action team will lead our church to seek and respond to God.
We will discuss those questions and more during our Community Group Servant Leadership 101 training. God has gifted all of us, and everyone is valuable in the body of Christ. So this training is for anyone who wants to add value to a community group. Whether you think you’re a leader or not, you will walk away with insight and understanding you can put into action now.
The training will be four sessions over two days at Christ Church: Friday, March 24, from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm and Saturday, March 25, from 9 am to 11:15 am. Breakfast will be provided for everyone present, so please register through the link below or in the Church Center app to let us know you’ll be joining us!
While we are so excited to press onward into what we believe God has in store for us as a church, we also know the importance of stopping to reflect and rejoice in what He has already done in our midst over the last year. On Monday, March 6, we hope you'll join us as we take some time to do both of these things: to report and celebrate the ways He faithfully met our needs and provided for us in 2022, and to give an update on where we believe He is leading us in 2023 and beyond.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 says that God created you with eternity in your heart. That deep down in your soul, you know your existence is bigger than this lifetime. As Paul Tripp says, we are "hardwired for awe," but so often we live our days searching for for awe in all the wrong places: music that moves us, movies that thrill us, experiences that excite us...and so on.
But we are not just hardwired for awe. We are hardwired for awe of God. And no other source of awe will satisfy the longing in our souls and give our hearts the joy, peace, and rest that we seek. We need more than fresh experiences. We need a Fresh Encounter.
Bring your family and join us as we seek to encounter The Lord together through a time of worship and prayer.
On Wednesday, January 11, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, servant leaders at all designated locations will lead the women present through a guided time of prayer. God has called and invited us to be actively engaged in this essential rhythm of our faith. We’re committed to gathering for this purpose as we seek to love God, love others, and make disciples.
Multiple locations are being offered to eliminate barriers to gathering, provide more opportunities to live out the call of a contributor with your unique gifting, and enhance our ability to be salt and light in the communities we live in. No one is restricted to a region; everyone is welcome to select any location.
Contacts for each location
Northern region (Whitehall/New Era area):
Rhonda Gallop
Central region (North Muskegon/Twin Lake area):
Lisa Howell
Nicole Brown
Southern region (Muskegon/Norton Shores area):
Aimee Bement
Lauren Shear
If you have questions, please email Lauren Shear at lauren@mychristchurch.org.
After reviewing the weather forecast for tomorrow morning, our leadership team has made the difficult decision to cancel our Christmas Eve morning services. Our Christmas video will still be sent out at 1pm for you to view with your family.
While this is not what any of us desired, we pray this extra, unexpected time with your family will be a blessing, and you are able to still experience the joy of Christ’s birth in the safety, warmth, and comfort of your own home.
We are looking forward to kicking off the new year together with a time of worship in our services next Sunday, January 1, at 9:00am and 11:00am. We love you and hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Throughout scripture we see Jesus making intentional moves to withdraw, retreat, and step-back from the day to day in order to be in the presence of the Father. If we want to be a people who live powerfully for the Kingdom of God, then we need to learn to imitate the simple and steady way of life Jesus modeled. Slowing down and being with God isn't easy, we are often drawn to the fast pace of our culture. We are rarely encouraged to slow down, but when we do, we see how good it is for our souls.
Come and join us for our first ever Fall Revival. Our goal at this event is to create space for each student to slow down and be with God. We want every participant to have the ability to be refreshed and rejuvenated holistically.
Transportation will be available to and from our retreat. A packing list will be sent out in the middle of October and printed copies will be available on Sunday nights then as well. Each student will receive a themed sweatshirt, which is included in the cost for this event.
If financial assistance is needed, please promptly connect with Collin via email, Collin@mychristchurch.org
