News and Events at Believers Fellowship

Thank you for visiting our News and Events page, where we keep you up-to-date on the happenings at Believers Fellowship.  Also, the latest edition of our newsletter, The Epistle, can be found here (PDF).

Fall Kick-off for Crosswalk Student Ministries

Crosswalk Student Ministries kicked off the fall in a couple of different fashions.  The high school group welcomed the fall with a city-wide party.  Five ministries in the area decided to  pool their resources and have a giant party to start the new school year.  There was battle tubing on the water, there was a youth worship team made up of various students around the city, there was a concert, and there was a lot of food!  All in all the students got a chance to see a united Christian front from some area youth pastors that want to see more kids in the area come to Christ.

On a Believers Fellowship level (as opposed to city-wide) we kicked off the fall with a Parent-Student potluck Connections (high school) and a Parent-Student potluck Transit (middle school).  It was great to see that the parents care about their students and want to see how they can get involved this year in the ministry!  We can't wait to see what God has in store for us at Crosswalk!  If you want to see what God is doing, you can also check out the Crosswalk Student Ministries blog at CWSMblog.blogspot.com.

Get Acquainted Dessert

The “Get Acquainted Dessert” welcomed over 30 newcomers in September. Church elders and staff provided a brief overview of their roles so that the new attendees would better understand our beliefs, organization, and ministries. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the yummy desserts made and catered by Barbie Hollingsworth. If you are new to Believers Fellowship and missed this event, look for the next “Get Acquainted Dessert” sign up early next year!

Women’s Connections – Fall Kick-off: Are Your Thirsting for Information?

The Women’s Ministry’s at Believers Fellowship had their annual fall kick off August 17th. Cookies and lemonade were served on the patio after each service to all that attended. A dozen different Bible studies, women specific home groups, and ministries were presented for sign up, with over 170 spots signed up. If you missed out it’s never too late to sign up. Please contact Bo Teodoro at 858-7497 or the church office (851-9286) for more information.

Project Serve a success!

(by Johnny Pearson, Director of Student Ministries)

Project Serve is designed to give the students who participate a chance to learn what its like to serve someone. The ones that showed up realized that serving can be hard work, and might be different than they thought. One unique service project was a whole day to devoted to learning about homeless teenagers. How can you serve them? By spending time and caring for their needs. Yes, that is service too.

Three days. Three days to shine your light. That was the theme of this years Project Serve and 20-25 middle school and high school students showed up each day to be a light in their community. They pulled weeds at parks, they renovated a back yard, they packaged oats at the food depository, they re-coated a mobile home roof, they filled windshield washer fluid at gas stations, and they raised their awareness of homeless teenagers.

We can be proud of the youth of our church stepping out and stepping up to fill the needs of our community. Look for other updates through out the year of the next generation putting their faith in action!

Animal Fair

On August 14th families filled the back lawn of Believers Fellowship to see some of the great animals at our annual animal fair.

This year there were 11 different animals. Some of the favorites were the cow, chinchillas, alpacas, and of course the horse rides.

The children also enjoyed a variety of animal games and crafts, not to mention a great hot dog dinner. Cotton candy topped off this night to remember!

 

 

 

Chicago Mission Trip 08’: Embracing Diversity

Twelve students from Believers Fellowship had the opportunity to embrace diversity in Chicago Illinois. None of them knew what they were getting into when signing up for this years mission trip, but they knew that it would be different than home, and they were told that God would use a heart that is flexible and willing to serve.

The group took part in several different ministries every day! Students found some to be easier to do than others, yet all of what they did had an affect on the city, and on their hearts. Dramas were acted out in the parks; people were served in “Little India”, there was a time of hot dog evangelism; the group prayed with around 100 random strangers in the cities busiest lunch time square; they worked at a homeless shelter; met the homeless on the streets; visited a nursing home; put on a kid’s clubs (vbs); bagged cereal to be distributed to those in need; had a sidewalk chalk evangelism outreach while they outlined kids profiles with chalk; they worshiped in the streets of downtown Chicago. God gave the energy needed to get through the week, and gave the group a new sense of community that will be carried through to next year.

These ministries stirred in the hearts of all those who went, so much so that the students are talking about doing prayer walks in our own Gig Harbor. Just going down to the harbor to see if anyone needs prayer, and then praying for them right then and there. One students comment about the trip, “Something about me will never be the same because of what we did. I have so much more confidence and so much more trust in God.” That is what these mission trips are all about!

Thanks to all of those that helped out with finances, whether through the CrossWalk Gala or any of our other funds raiser activities. Also, a big thank you to Dana McClain, our parent chaperon. This is not her first summer spent with the Youth Group Mission. We are so thankful to Dana for all of her time and advice provided. To God be the Glory forever and ever, amen.

The Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls

You’ve heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls but you’re not sure what they are? On Sunday, August 10th, at both services, Dr. John Hilber, will be teaching and giving a presentation on “The Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls.”
John was a founding member of Believers Fellowship and on the pastoral staff for 15 years before leaving to pursue doctoral studies at Cambridge University. He is now Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in the Dallas area with his wife, Charlotte (daughter of Tony and Dona Mazzuca).

Believers Fellowship Youth Group Presents: Scott Schubert, Middle School Youth Pastor

We warmly welcome our new Middle School Youth Pastor this month! Scott Schubert comes to us as a graduate of Azusa Pacific University, California, with a Youth Ministry degree. Scott is taking over where Reid Kessler and Laura Vincent left off. For those of you unaware, Reid has been accepted into the Denver Seminary, Colorado, and will work towards his Masters in Counseling. Laura is also stepping down from her position as Middle School Youth Staff, upon her graduation from the University of Washington, Tacoma. We are excited for where Reid and Laura have brought the middle school program, and are equally excited about where Scott will take it! God is doing amazing things in our Youth Program, and Scott has jumped on board with the care for your middle school students!

Scott is married to Carina, and they have zero kids. They both graduated with youth ministry degrees and are now in full time ministry. Carina has accepted a position with New Horizons, a Seattle based organization working with at risk teens living on the streets of Seattle. They are both excited to be in the Northwest doing ministry.

Introduce yourself to them at church and hear their story!

Super Summer Ministry Update!

What do you do when you meet your goal with half of the summer left?! You set a new goal! That’s what the students did in Super Summer this past Sunday when they found out that they exceeded their original goal for their summer ministry project, Operation 1 + 1. They thought that reaching 50 kids with the good news of Christ was a big goal but it turned out not to be big enough! Some kids held lemonade stands, others did extra chores, and one family even sold coffee and cinnamon rolls in their neighborhood – all to reach their goal! Congratulations kids! You inspire us!

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