Epic Blog

HS Christmas Party on 12/21 is Postponed

2008-12-21T11:04:00.004-05:00

Hey All...

The Sr. High School Christmas Party Scheduled for Tonight December 21, 2008 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM has been POSTPONED due to the Winter Storm (blowing and drifting snow, slippery roads and below zero wind chills) we are facing today and tonight...

Check back here to see when it will be re-scheduled...

Stay safe and we'll see you soon...

2008-12-03T12:40:00.002-05:00

December 7 - Special Youth Group Event
Meet at church at 3:00 to ride to the Celebration Cinema North in Grand Rapids to watch the movie Call and Response, followed by dinner and discussion with the Thornapple Covenant Youth Group. We will return to church by 8:30. Cost: $3.00. Please RSVP to Pastor Brian no later than Sunday noon, Dec. 7.
Call and Response is a documentary exposing issues of human slavery and other issues of global concern happening in our world today.
For more information about this movie, go to callandresponse.com.

EPIC Kicks off 9/14/2008

2008-09-14T17:15:00.002-04:00

Hey All...

Welcome back for another year of FPCC Student Ministries...

Start the year off right by coming to FPCC Sunday Night 9/14 as Pastor Brian leads us on an awesome night of fun, worship, prayer and music...

We'll be hanging out in the gym and student center from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM so we'll see you there !!

PS --- Bring a friend !!

2008-07-07T09:21:00.002-04:00

Join us for Afterglow this summer on Sunday evenings.

July 13 Meet at church at 4:30 to help with VBS Carnival. We will
go to Frosty Oasis for ice cream following the carnival and
return to church around 9:00.

July 20 and 27 No Afterglow due to Mexico Mission Trip

August 3 Recknagels - pool and boating. Meet at church at 5:45 to
shuttle to their house. Return around 8:15.

August 10 Teermans - pool. Meet at Teermans house 1144 Anthony Dr.
6:00 - 8:00 pm.

August 17 Hoffmaster (meet at church at 5:45, return by 8:15)

August 24 Bronson/Kruse Park - meet at the park 6:00-8:00 pm
New Freshmen welcome.

No EPIC For Sunday Night May 25, 2008

2008-05-21T20:32:00.003-04:00

Hey All...

There will be NO EPIC this Sunday 5/25/08 due to the Memorial Day weekend holiday... Please enjoy the time off with your family...

AFTERGLOWS will KICKOFF on Sunday Night June 1, 2008... Join us at Craig's Cruisers Norton Shores for an awesome kickoff to the summer... We will be there from 6 PM to 8 PM... This will be a great time to stop by and meet our new Youth Pastor, Brian !!

The cost will be $10.00 per student and that will get you 4 plays (select from mini golf, go carts, bumper boats, etc...)

Remember to have fun and Bring a FRIEND !!

EPIC on Sunday May 11, 2008

2008-05-10T22:15:00.004-04:00

Hey All...

This Sunday night we will be wrapping up our EPIC year with a Worship Night at FPCC from 6:30 to 8:15 PM...

Nagel will be leading the band and will give a special message to uplift us as we wrap up another awesome year of EPIC Sundays...

Next Sunday May 18 will be our Senior / Grad Send off night so be sure to join us for that too...

See ya Sunday Night...

EPIC for Sunday Night May 4, 2008

2008-05-03T21:42:00.002-04:00

Hey All...

This Sunday night’s Epic will be a service night. We will stay at FPCC from 6:30 PM to 8:15 PM to work on preparing crafts, etc for Mexico. We need you all here to help !

Our next Mexico training will be Sunday June 8 at 9:45.

If you haven’t brought in your signed forms and a copy of your passport, please do that as soon as possible.

See ya Sunday...

EPIC for Sunday Night 4/27/08

2008-04-22T21:41:00.002-04:00

Hey All-

This month our schedule has been a bit mixed up... This Sunday night 4/27/08 for EPIC we will have a WORSHIP Night from 6:30 PM to 8:15 PM at FPCC...

Join us at the FPCC Student Center for a sweet night of fun, games, singing, praise and corporate worship...

We have a special treat this week as the candidate for our Contemporary Worship Pastor Position will be leading the EPIC Band and it should be an awesome time of worship and a great chance for you to learn more about him and his family...

Dave N. will bring us a powerful message and it will be a really cool night so come on by and bring a friend !!

See ya then...

EPIC for Sunday 4/20/08

2008-04-17T21:41:00.002-04:00

Hey All -

This Sunday 4/20/08 for EPIC we will be going to the InRush community service at the House of Judah for an awesome night of Worhip...

You can either meet us there at 6:00 PM or you can swing by FPCC by 5:20 PM and we will car pool over... The service will last from 6:00 to 8:15 PM so we should be back to FPCC by 8:30 PM for pick up...

See ya Sunday Night and Bring a Friend with you !!!

EPIC for Sunday Night 4/13/08

2008-04-12T17:32:00.004-04:00

Hey All...

This Sunday for EPIC we will be going bowling to wrap up your spring break.... So put on your bowling clothes and meet us at Sherman Lanes between 6:30 PM and 8:15 PM on Sunday night 4/13 for some bowling fun...

Bring at least $5.00 to cover bowling costs and a little bit more if you want to grab a bite to eat...

Next Sunday 4/20/08 for EPIC we will be going to the InRush community service at the House of Judah for an awesome night of Worhip...

You can either meet us there at 6:00 PM or you can swing by FPCC by 5:20 PM and we will car pool over... The service will last from 6:00 to 8:15 PM so we should be back to FPCC by 8:30 PM for pick up...

See ya at Sherman Lanes tomorrow night and Bring a Friend with you !!!

No EPIC on Sunday 4/6/08

2008-03-31T22:42:00.005-04:00

Hey All...

There will be no EPIC meeting on Sunday Night 4/6/2008 due to the fact that a lot of people are away traveling for Spring Break...

Enjoy your time off and we will see you on Sunday 4/13/2008...

7 Project Rally / No EPIC on Easter Sunday Night

2008-03-19T11:00:00.004-04:00

The 7 Project Rally is Thursday night at the LC Walker Arena. Doors open at 6:00. There will be inflatable games from 6:00-7:00 and a concert from 7:00-8:00. The rally begins at 8:00.

There is no Epic on Sunday night 3/23/2008. Enjoy Easter with your families!

EPIC for Sunday 3/16/08

2008-03-15T09:16:00.002-04:00

Hey Guys...

It's Palm Sunday and this week for EPIC is a worship night between 6:30 PM and 8:15 PM...

Please join us as we prepare our hearts for entering Holy week, and reflect upon the great cost paid by our Redeemer...

Hope to see you then, and bring a Friend...

PS: Next Sunday 3/23 is Easter and there will be no EPIC on that night... Enjoy it with your family...

EPIC Sunday March 9, 2008

2008-03-07T00:12:00.002-05:00

Hey All...

This Sunday for EPIC is a community night...

Come Join us at Sherman Bowling Center between 6:30 PM and 8:15 PM for an awesome time rolling the ball...

You will need to have $5.00 for bowling and shoes and more if you want to get something to eat...

Come on out and bring a friend with you...

See you Sunday Night !!

EPIC 3/2/08

2008-03-01T23:51:00.004-05:00

Hey All...

A quick one... EPIC on Sunday March 2 will be a worship night... Join us at FPCC between 6:30 and 8:15 PM for a fun night of games, social time and worship to the Almighty...

See ya then... Bring a friend !!

PS: Get out your bowling gear - it's coming next week !!

Service Night for EPIC 2/24/08

2008-02-19T20:30:00.002-05:00

Hey All...

This Sunday will be a service night for EPIC... This will be a time to come together and serve our community and Church with some "hands-on" service...

This will be a fun time playing with children, doing some preparation for the auction and several other hands on activities...

Please come, be to FPCC by 6:30 PM sharp so we can get off to the work sites... We will be done promptly at 8:15 PM...

Thanks for your willingness to serve others and we will see you Sunday Night!!

EPIC Sunday Night 2/17/08

2008-02-14T22:48:00.002-05:00

Hey All...

This Sunday night Feb 17, 2008 join us for an EPIC worship night at the FPCC student center between 6:30 PM and 8:15 PM...

Take a break from your Holiday weekend and stop by for some awesome worship, music and the Word with Dave N.

Bring your friends and we'll see ya Sunday night...

EPIC Cancelled for Sunday February 10th:

2008-02-08T20:05:00.000-05:00

Hey All...

Updated TODAY 2/10/08:

EPIC will be CANCELLED tonight due to the BLIZZARD CONDITIONS in the Muskegon area..

Please STAY HOME and keep warm with your families TONIGHT !!!

We will see you all next Sunday !!

Super Sunday 2/3/08

2008-01-30T22:09:00.000-05:00

Hey All...

For Super Sunday (Feb 3, 2008), we will be meeting at the Buter's house from 6:00 PM to the end of the game (approx 10:00 PM)...

Greg and Eric will make their infamous hotwings (I feel the burn already)

Bring a snack or 2 liter pop to share !!

Students should drive or preferably get dropped off at the Buters. There is some extra parking at a church down the street. You can leave during the game if you need to get home earlier than game end. Please drive and park responsibly...

PS: Also Please remember the Mexico Mission Trip training session Sunday 2/3 from 9:45 to 12:00 PM with lunch at 12:15 PM... Please RSVP to Mrs. Kamps and let her know how many will be coming from your family for lunch via phone or e-mail by Friday 2/1/08...

EPIC Sunday Night 1/27/08

2008-01-22T22:20:00.000-05:00

Hey All...

For EPIC this Sunday night Jan 27, we will be taking part in the In-Rush Service in the Sanctuary at FPCC... Please plan on coming, as this will be a radical and awesome night of worship...

This will also be a special meeting time for EPIC... The service will start at 6:00 PM sharp and should be done 8:15 PM to 8:30 PM... So come on out and praise God with the greater Muskegon community... Bring your friends !!

See you there...

PS: On Sunday Feb 3, there will be an EPIC Super Bowl Party... So watch this blog for more details !!

No EPIC on Sunday 1/20

2008-01-18T19:40:00.000-05:00

Hey All...

Due to a lot of students and leaders going on the Winter Retreat this weekend at PLCBC, there will be no EPIC happening this Sunday Night 1/20/08...

Have a great holiday weekend...

See you Sunday 1/27 for the next EPIC !!

EPIC Jan 13th

2008-01-12T09:55:00.000-05:00

Hey All,

It is Community night so join us for EPIC this Sunday Jan 13th for a Game / Pizza Night at the church from 6:30 PM to 8:15 PM...

Play Guitar Hero, the Wii, your favorite board game, shoot some hoops or just hang out and talk...

See you then...

Welcome to EPIC 2008 !!

2008-01-03T20:57:00.000-05:00

Hey All...

Join us for EPIC this Sunday January 6, 2008, 6:30 PM to 8:15 PM !!

Dave will be beginning a discussion about the book of Genesis, God as the Creator and the Garden of Eden.

An offering will be taken in response to the pre-Christmas fast.

See you then !!

Game / Movie / Grub Night

2007-12-28T14:31:00.000-05:00

Hey All -

Hope you had a Blessed Christmas !!

Join us this Sunday Night 12/30/2007 for EPIC from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM as we will have a fun and relaxed time to end the year...

(Note SPECIAL TIME)

We will be hanging out; there will be time to play some games; we will watch a movie (TBD) and have some grub...

Hope to see you there...

No EPIC on Sunday 12/23

2007-12-18T21:35:00.000-05:00

Hey All...

There will be no EPIC this Sunday 12/23/2007... Please Enjoy Christmas Eve Eve with your Family...

We will get together on Sunday 12/30/2007 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM for some end of year fun and hang time...

A couple of Friendly reminders:

1. The winter retreat is January 18-20, 2008. The deadline to sign up is January 13. If you want to ski or snowboard at Crystal, Portage Lake would like to know that by January 9. If you need to rent ski equipment, you will need to have a rental form signed by a parent if you are under 18. Retreat information, forms and permission slips can be found on the church website and on the bulletin board in the CF hallway (new wing). Completed forms can be left in the Student Ministry office door. Should be a blast and no finals to sweat this year.

2. The Mexico Mission Trip training session for all students and adult leaders going on the trip has been rescheduled to Sunday February 3, 2008. Training time will be 9:45 to noon with a luncheon for students and families afterwards... Leaders will have some additional training time after lunch... Please put this in your 2008 Calendars today !!

3. All unsold coupon books and coupon book money were due in last Sunday 12/16. So it needs to be turned in this week to Mrs Abbott.

Have a very Merry Christmas !!!

Don't Forget your White Elephant Gift !!

2007-12-12T20:26:00.000-05:00

EPIC This Week:

Hey, this Sunday the 16th of December, we will have much going on at EPIC.

Dave N. will be talking about how the personal spending fast is going. We will also celebrate our time together with our Youth Intern Alicia and say goodbye to her for now, as this is her last Sunday at FPCC. Be sure to thank her for being a part of EPIC this fall !

We will also have our White Elephant gift exchange, so get with your parents and come up with the perfect gift from the attic or basement that no one will want (but not gross or dangerous). Don't forget to wrap it !!

We will also have food, music and lots of fun, so you better come and hang out.

We will meet in the Student Center between 6:30 PM and 8:15 PM on Sunday 12/16/07

ANNOUNCEMENT:

2007-12-11T12:56:00.000-05:00

Help needed:

Our church is having their Christmas production this week and needs volunteers to bake desserts for Friday or Saturday night. If you are interested call Phyllis Scholtens 798-1639.

If you are interested this could count as Service Hours for NHS or any other program. Let Lynn Kamps know if you need a form signed.

Warm up the Vocal Chords

2007-12-06T18:50:00.000-05:00

EPIC This Week:

Hey, this Sunday the 9th of December, we will "Sing of the Coming King"

We will be going caroling out to some of our senior saints and in some surrounding neighborhoods... After we are done caroling we will come back to the church to warm up and fellowship and enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies...

Please DRESS for COLD Weather and meet at the church Promptly at or before 6:30 PM... We will be back at the church at done with our hot chocolate by 8:15 PM

Come on out and BRING a FRIEND who likes to sing !!

2007-11-30T22:41:00.000-05:00

EPIC This Week

Hey y'all...

Sing to the Coming King

This Sunday... the 2nd of December ... is a Worship Night.

We will be going through the story of Christmas and talking through what that means for us today. Join us for a night of intentional worship and honoring God.

We will be meeting at church from 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. Cya there !!

Coming Up This Week!

2007-11-21T14:09:00.000-05:00

There WILL be Epic this Sunday!

We know that many of you are coming up on Finals for this trimester so join us on Sunday night for a "Study Break" Coffee Shop feel. There will be an open gym, guitar hero, and some time to just hang out and have fun.

Come for any amount of time between 6:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

2007-11-13T11:04:00.001-05:00

This Sunday is Pastor Tim's Last Sunday. Join us as we say goodbye to him in style!

Join us in the Student Center from 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. for pizza, video games and a chance to say Goodbye to Pastor Tim. You won't want to miss it!

2007-11-06T15:08:00.000-05:00

No Epic this week because of the retreat!

If you are going on the retreat: Meet at church on Friday at 5 p.m. and bring $5 for dinner!

Worship Night and Retreat!

2007-11-01T14:06:00.000-04:00

This coming Sunday November 4th is a Worship Night.

Join us for a night of worship and hearing God's word.

ALSO: This Sunday is the deadline for our Fall Retreat registration. Bring your permission slip and check in so you can go. Remember that this retreat (November 9th- November 11th) is Tim's last retreat with us so we hope you can make it for one more special weekend with him.

Retreat forms and info on our website:
http://www.forestparkcov.org/student_ministries.htm

Service Night 10.28

2007-10-25T12:48:00.000-04:00

This Sunday is a Service Night. Get to church as CLOSE to 6:30 p.m. as possible (maybe a few minutes early). Get picked up back at church at 8:15 p.m.

Some projects we will be doing:

Painting at Muskegon Pregnancy Services
Cleaning/Yardwork at Bethany Housing Ministries
Yardwork at church members houses

Come dressed to be outside and getting dirty!

Sing to the King...

2007-10-18T11:11:00.000-04:00

This Sunday ... the 21st of October ... is a Worship Night.

We will be going through the story of the cross and talking through what that means for us today. Join us for a night of intentional worship and honoring God.

We will be meeting at church from 6:30 - 8:15 p.m.

Community Night 10/14

2007-10-09T12:26:00.000-04:00

This Sunday, 10/14/07 is a Community Night.

Meet us at Church at 6:30 p.m. We will probably be going to Hoffmaster State Park for a game of Capture the Flag so dress weather appropriate. If it rains we'll have a different plan. Check back here for mor information. Get picked up at the church at 8:15 p.m.

2007-10-02T10:45:00.000-04:00

Hey All!

This Sunday is a Worship Night at church from 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. in the Student Center. Join us for a night of worship and games!!

This Sunday

2007-09-25T11:26:00.000-04:00

Epic this Sunday is a Service Night.

Meet at church 6:30 and come prepared to work. Come dressed to be outside, we will be splitting into groups to serve in various ways around Muskegon.

Epic is from 6:30 - 8:15 p.m.

Change!!!

2007-09-20T09:44:00.000-04:00

Epic this Sunday is still meeting at Sherman Bowling Center from 6:30 - 8:15 p.m.

Bring $5 for bowling and shoes plus any extra money for snacks if you want.

This is a little different from the last post and what we announced on Sunday because we found out it would be a little bit cheaper.

Bowling!!!

2007-09-19T08:51:00.000-04:00

Hey guys! This week for Epic we're going Bowling!! Holler!!

Meet at Sherman Bowling Center (on Sherman...duh!) at 6:30 p.m. and get picked up there at 8:15 p.m. Bring $10 to cover the cost of bowling and shoes!

See you there for a night of awesomeness!!

2007-09-12T09:24:00.000-04:00

Epic kicks off THIS Sunday 9/16/07 with a Worship Night in the Student Center.

Join us for a night of Worshiping together and hearing God's Word.

As of September 7, 2007

2007-09-07T08:53:00.000-04:00

Epic Cafe starts this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Center!! Come see the new look of Small Groups and hear about the new things going on this year!

Epic doesn't start on Sunday nights until the 16th with a Worship night.

Check out the website for more information:

http://www.forestparkcov.org/ and click on the Student Ministries page.

Welcome to the EpicBlog!

2007-08-31T09:49:00.000-04:00

This year Epic will be following a rotational model. Each month we will be rotating through the following:

· Week one: Worship.
This night will be focused on worshiping God together and challenging each other. These nights will include worship with the student band, a teaching time and a gathering time.

· Week two: Community.
This night will be focused on spending time with each other. Most of these nights we will be meeting offsite to enjoy time to play together. We believe this is an important part of our community. Examples of community nights are sledding, bowling, capture the flag, etc.

· Week three: Worship.
This night will look the same as week one.

· Week four: Service Night.
This night is for students to take any and all opportunities to serve Forest Park and Muskegon. These nights we will be meeting at church and then going to do some sort of service. This may include raking the lawns of our neighbors or going to serve at ministries outside of our church.

· Week five (when applicable): Missions and Testimonies
When there is a fifth week in a month we will be bringing in different people who are active in missions work or have been active in mission work. We will spend a night learning what it looks like to serve God in many different ways and places.

Check in here each week to see pictures from previous weeks and to know what is going on this week!

Epic will kick off on September 16 at 6:30 p.m. with a Worship Night in the Student Center!