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
BEGINNING JUNE 2025
9:30 AM // UPPER ROOM // PASTOR ADAM FALKENSTEIN
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.
Pre-group hangout begins at 9 AM.
9:30 AM // UPPER ROOM // PASTOR ADAM FALKENSTEIN
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.
Pre-group hangout begins at 9 AM.
FRIENDS 101
ADULT CLASSROOM 1 // PASTOR ADAM FALKENSTEIN
Learn more about our church, including who we are, our history & tradition, and what we believe. This class is open to anyone but is required for those seeking to join the church as members. For more information, contact Pastor Adam.
Learn more about our church, including who we are, our history & tradition, and what we believe. This class is open to anyone but is required for those seeking to join the church as members. For more information, contact Pastor Adam.
WHAT IF JESUS WAS SERIOUS ABOUT HEAVEN?
CONFERENCE ROOM // GINA GLAZER
Over the course of 12 weeks, we will re-examine Jesus' teachings on the Kingdom of Heaven, challenging ourselves to undo what we often misunderstand in light of what Jesus actually said about it. We will see that it's not just a celestial home but a way of life characterized by God's love, justice, and peace. We will explore how Jesus' parables reveal the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven and how we can participate in it, leading us to live in a way that reflects the values of God's Kingdom.
Based on the book by Skye Jethani.
Cost for book materials: $12
Over the course of 12 weeks, we will re-examine Jesus' teachings on the Kingdom of Heaven, challenging ourselves to undo what we often misunderstand in light of what Jesus actually said about it. We will see that it's not just a celestial home but a way of life characterized by God's love, justice, and peace. We will explore how Jesus' parables reveal the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven and how we can participate in it, leading us to live in a way that reflects the values of God's Kingdom.
Based on the book by Skye Jethani.
Cost for book materials: $12
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.
MID-WEEK
WEDNESDAYS
MORNING BIBLE STUDY
10:30 AM // FAMILY LIFE CENTER // PASTOR RICH BENNETT
This lively group never misses a Wednesday morning with Pastor Rich! All are welcome. For more information, contact Pastor Rich.
This lively group never misses a Wednesday morning with Pastor Rich! All are welcome. For more information, contact Pastor Rich.
WEEKLY FELLOWSHIP DINNER
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.
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.
PRACTICING THE WAY: PRAYER
6:30 PM // FAMILY LIFE CENTER // GARY CRAUN
The Prayer Practice will help you learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God, in order to become like him and partner with him in the world. Go deeper with spiritual practices that help us to be with Jesus, become like Him and do as He did.
The Prayer Practice will help you learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God, in order to become like him and partner with him in the world. Go deeper with spiritual practices that help us to be with Jesus, become like Him and do as He did.
PRACTICING THE WAY: SABBATH
6:30 PM // ADULT CLASSROOM 1 // PASTOR RICH BENNETT
Sabbath is a twenty-four hour time period set aside to stop, rest, delight, and worship. It is the best day of the week. In our era of chronic exhaustion, emotional unhealth, and spiritual stagnation, few things are more necessary than the recovery of this ancient practice. Go deeper with spiritual practices that help us to be with Jesus, become like Him and do as He did.
Sabbath is a twenty-four hour time period set aside to stop, rest, delight, and worship. It is the best day of the week. In our era of chronic exhaustion, emotional unhealth, and spiritual stagnation, few things are more necessary than the recovery of this ancient practice. Go deeper with spiritual practices that help us to be with Jesus, become like Him and do as He did.
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. This spring we are following a quarterly curriculum from David C. Cook (books are optional).
Gather for prayer, fellowship, and Bible study each Sunday at the Elyria campus. This spring we are following a quarterly curriculum from David C. Cook (books are optional).