GROWING PEOPLE CHANGE WITHIN
The Holy Spirit wants to work in every one of us to make us more and more like Jesus—knowing him better, loving God and our neighbors and making disciples. And this doesn’t happen in isolation. At Friends Church, we believe we grow best when we’re in community with one another.
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
-Jesus, John 10:10
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
-Jesus, John 10:10
NORTH OLMSTED CAMPUS
SUNDAYS
9:30 AM
CROSSROADS YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
UPPER ROOM // CROSSROADS LEADERSHIP TEAM
For young adults ages 18-28. Connect with your peers as you grow, encourage, and support one another in your walk with Christ through relevant Biblical teaching and life application. For more information, contact Pastor Adam.
For young adults ages 18-28. Connect with your peers as you grow, encourage, and support one another in your walk with Christ through relevant Biblical teaching and life application. For more information, contact Pastor Adam.
THE BOOK OF JOHN
CLASSROOM 1 // GARY CRAUN
Based on the studies by N.T. Wright, this exploration of the Gospel of John will carry us through Pentecost.
This course is open to anyone and can be joined at any time, as each week is a study of a different chapter in John.
Based on the studies by N.T. Wright, this exploration of the Gospel of John will carry us through Pentecost.
This course is open to anyone and can be joined at any time, as each week is a study of a different chapter in John.
11 AM
SERMON DISCUSSION GROUP
CONFERENCE ROOM // MARK BREWSTER
Discuss the sermon using relevant questions provided by the day’s preaching pastor.
Discuss the sermon using relevant questions provided by the day’s preaching pastor.
FRIENDS 101
CLASSROOM 1 // PASTOR ADAM FALKENSTEIN
Our membership class; "Friends 101 is a 4-week study on the history, theology, and doctrinal beliefs of NOEFC and Evangelical Friends as a whole.
Participation in "Friends 101" is not a commitment to membership, but completion of all 4 weeks is required to be considered eligible for membership. If you are seeking membership but cannot attend all 4 weeks in January, we will run the course again in a few months where you can make up any class(es) you missed.
Our membership class; "Friends 101 is a 4-week study on the history, theology, and doctrinal beliefs of NOEFC and Evangelical Friends as a whole.
Participation in "Friends 101" is not a commitment to membership, but completion of all 4 weeks is required to be considered eligible for membership. If you are seeking membership but cannot attend all 4 weeks in January, we will run the course again in a few months where you can make up any class(es) you missed.
MID-WEEK
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
SEVEN MESSIANIC TITLES
10:30 AM // FAMILY LIFE CENTER // PASTOR RICH BENNETT
A study on the seven Messianic titles for Christ found in Old Testament Scripture, often referred to as the "O Antiphons".
A study on the seven Messianic titles for Christ found in Old Testament Scripture, often referred to as the "O Antiphons".
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
WEEKLY FELLOWSHIP DINNER
ON BREAK UNTIL JANUARY 2026
6 PM // FAMILY LIFE CENTER
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a family meal followed by weekly programming for kids, teens, and adults. Register here.
Suggested donation $7; $20 max/family.
6 PM // FAMILY LIFE CENTER
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a family meal followed by weekly programming for kids, teens, and adults. Register here.
Suggested donation $7; $20 max/family.
THROUGH THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS: A JOURNEY IN MARK
ON BREAK UNTIL JANUARY 2026
6:30 PM // FAMILY LIFE CENTER // PASTOR GEOFF SCHULTZ
Join us beginning in September for this multi-month study that will take us through the gospel of Mark.
6:30 PM // FAMILY LIFE CENTER // PASTOR GEOFF SCHULTZ
Join us beginning in September for this multi-month study that will take us through the gospel of Mark.
SATURDAYS
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
8 AM // CONFERENCE ROOM // GENE KUSHNER & RANDY JOHR
Join other men weekly for breakfast, Bible study, and relevant, topical conversation.
Join other men weekly for breakfast, Bible study, and relevant, topical conversation.
ELYRIA CAMPUS
SUNDAYS
9:30 AM
ELYRIA SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
ADULT CLASSROOM // TED SMITH
Gather for prayer, fellowship, and Bible study each Sunday at the Elyria campus. During the summer, our study is based on videos by Ray Vander Laan that explore the context in which Jesus lived and taught, and what that means for us today. Beginning after Labor Day, we will follow a quarterly curriculum from David C. Cook (books are optional).
Gather for prayer, fellowship, and Bible study each Sunday at the Elyria campus. During the summer, our study is based on videos by Ray Vander Laan that explore the context in which Jesus lived and taught, and what that means for us today. Beginning after Labor Day, we will follow a quarterly curriculum from David C. Cook (books are optional).