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Please contact
the church office at 949-4342 or email
us for further details on any of the ministries and activities
at Cascade Fellowship.
Adult Ministries - Connect, Grow, Serve!
As someone new to Cascade Fellowship, you may be wondering...
- Would I fit here?
- Would anybody want to get to know me?
- Would I be needed?
CONNECT!
- Knit Together - Women meet to knit and crochet. Third Tuesday of the month (7:00-9:00 PM).
- Men's Basketball - Men play pickup basketball in the Family Life Center. Tuesday evenings (7:30 PM).
- Swimming - Women swim at the Forest Hills Aquatic Center, 660 Forest Hills Ave., and go for coffee afterwards. Wednesday mornings, except in the summer (8:30-10:30 AM).
- XYZ (X-tra Years of Zeal) - Retirees meet weekly for breakfast at New Beginnings restaurant, 6209 28th Street. Friday mornings (8:30-9:30 AM).
- YAMS (Young Adults) - Activities and small groups for young couples and families. Contacts: Andy and Cheri Vander Moren, Matt and Corina Jen.
- Men and Women's Softball Teams - Summer leagues for ages 14 and up. A women's slow-pitch team and men's fast and slow-pitch teams play games at the Christian Reformed Recreation Center.
- Don't see a group that appeals to you? You can create a new group based on what you're interested in! Contact the church office to talk about the possibilities by phone at 949-4342 or by e-mail.
GROW!
- Discover Cascade - An informal gathering with a continental breakfast hosted by the Enfolding Team. Meets twice a year 9:00-10:15 AM.
- Discover Membership - A four week series of classes to learn more about Cascade Fellowship and to possibly pursue church membership. Classes this are scheduled for October 18 and 25, and November 1 and 8.
Adult Sunday School - A variety of adult classes to grow your faith. Sunday mornings (9:00-10:15 AM Sept.-May). Click here to see a list of class topics and schedule for 2010-2011.
- Coffee Break / Story Hour
/ Little Lambs
An inter-denominational, community Bible study. Come with a friend! For women of all ages with programs for children aged 6 or less. Tuesday mornings, Sept.-April (9:30-11:00 AM). Coffee Break starts September 21 and the topic this year is Discover Your Bible: God in the Psalms. Click here for more information.
- For more information about women's activities at Cascade Fellowship, click here.
- Senior Adult Bible Fellowship - Men and women meet in the Club Room at Raybrook Estates I. First and third Wednesday of the month, September-April (2:00-3:30 PM). Starts meeting on September 22. Study leader is Pastor Doornbos.
Through our study and discussion and shared insights we find answers to life's questions as well as hope and encouragement for our continuing journey. Invite your friends from the community and other churches to join us in this adventure. Even if you "go south" in the winter months, join us for the time you are in Grand Rapids. You will be blessed and you will be a blessing to others.- Men's Breakfast Bible Study - Men meet year round for breakfast, Bible study, and prayer. Tuesday mornings (7:00-8:00 AM) at the Spinnaker Restaurant, 4747 28th Street.
- Post High Small Group Bible Study - For post High School to about 25 years old - for singles. FOOD (no pizza!!), Fellowship, and Bible Study. Meets in homes the second and fourth Sundays of the month from 7:30 - 9:15 PM. Contact Mark or Anne Hoogsteen.
- Cascade Station - Mid-week refueling for all ages
We invite you to join us on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month for a home-cooked meal followed by programs for the whole family. Supper is served for a minimal charge in the Family Life Center on the lower level (6:00 PM - 6:40 PM). After the meal, nursery and programs for children and youth through grade 8 are available as well as choir, classes and Bible studies for adults. See details of adult programs below. For youth programs, see the Youth Ministries page. The dates for Cascade Station 2010-11 are: Sept. 22, Oct. 13, 27, Nov. 10 (GEMS Italian Dinner), Dec. 8 (meal sponsored by Voices of Praise), Jan. 12, 26 (Cadet Supper), Feb. 9, 23, March 9 (BASIC Breakfast for dinner), 23, and April 13, 27. All programs run from 6:45 to 8:15 PM.
SERVE!
- Welcome & Hospitality - Extend a warm welcome to those who attend worship services, events, and program activities.
- Coffee Servers - Set up, serve, and clean up coffee before and after Sunday services.
- Nursery - Care for infants and toddlers during worship services, Cascade Station family nights, Coffee Break, Parent's Night Out, and other special events. Requires Child Care Protection training.
- Prayer Time - Pray for our church each Sunday (9:30 AM in the Prayer Room), or for all church ministries and staff every other Wednesday (1:00 PM in the Prayer Room).
- Voices of Praise (Adult Choir) - Sing in worship services. Rehearse every Wednesday evening, Sept.-May.
- Praise Teams - Teams of youth and adults lead singing during worship services. Practice Monday (AM The Bridge service) or Wednesday (AM Main sanctuary service) evenings at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 5:00 PM (for the PM service).
- Music, Drama, Decor & Audio-Visual - Enhance our worship services with your musical, dramatic, artistic, or technical gifts.
- Kitchen and Catering Team - Prepare and serve food for a variety of events throughout the year.
- Care Coordinator - Respond to individual and family needs of those in a fellowship group for a four-month period.
Mobile Food Pantry - Partner with Second Harvest Gleaners Food Bank to distribute free perishable food to needy people. First Monday of the month in our parking lot (5:00-7:00 PM). Click here for more information.
- Operation Santa Claus - Prepare and deliver food and clothing for needy families in November and December.
