EVENTS

Current Events at First Church

Check back here regularly to see what's coming up at First Church. We have events for everyone - adults, students, children, men, women.

Lake Michigan Baptism

Lake Michigan Baptism Service
📅 Sunday, August 3, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Jean Klock Park, Benton Harbor

There’s nothing quite like witnessing lives transformed by Jesus—right on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Join us for one of the most powerful events of the year: our annual Lake Michigan Baptism Service. We’ll gather for a beautiful evening of worship, celebration, and public declarations of faith. Whether you’re coming to be baptized, support someone taking that step, or simply experience the joy of this moment—this is a night you won’t want to miss.

Want to be baptized?
If you’ve said “yes” to Jesus but haven’t yet been baptized, this is your opportunity to go public with your faith. Baptism is a step of obedience and a symbol of the new life we have in Christ. Click the button to sign up below.

Let’s celebrate new life in Christ—together.
This is my YES.

ADULT & YOUTH REGISTRATION CHILDREN'S REGISTRATION

DO SOMETHING - COMMUNITY SERVE DAY

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Serving the Village of Eau Claire

Join us for Do Something, our annual Community Serve Day where all four First Church campuses come together as one church family with one mission: to serve and love the Village of Eau Claire in tangible, meaningful ways.

Whether you’re young or old, a seasoned volunteer or brand new to serving—there’s a place for you! We’ll tackle a variety of projects that directly bless local schools, parks, neighborhoods, and community spaces. From painting and landscaping to trash pickup, fire hydrant beautification, note writing, and lunch delivery, there are opportunities for every ability and energy level.

This is more than a service project—it’s a powerful way to live out our mission of Restoring God’s Ideal in real places, for real people, through real action.

Come with your small group, your family, or on your own—and let’s Do Something together!

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Journey's of Paul

✈️ Walk in the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul

Greece & Türkiye | May 6-17, 2026

Join members of First Church for a life-changing journey through Greece and Türkiye as we follow in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. From Athens and Corinth to Philippi, Ephesus, and beyond, you’ll explore the very places where Paul preached, planted churches, and shared the Gospel.

This all-inclusive trip includes guided biblical tours, first-class accommodations, daily breakfast and dinner, and unforgettable moments of worship, teaching, and community

—led by Pastors David and Crystal Colp, Bob Moss, and John Walters of

Christians Broadcasting Hope.

Whether you’ve read about Paul’s travels or studied his letters, now’s your chance to experience the Bible come alive—walking the roads where Paul walked and seeing the sites that shaped the early church.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grow in your faith and walk where history and Scripture meet.

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Men's Retreat

Men of First Church: Fall Retreat 2025
📍 Warner Camp, Grand Junction, MI
📅 September 26–27, 2025

Join the Men of First Church for an unforgettable 24-hour retreat designed to refresh your soul, build lasting friendships, and deepen your walk with Christ. Set against the peaceful backdrop of Warner Camp, this event is packed with powerful worship, biblical teaching, great food, and just the right amount of adventure.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:
🎯 Axe throwing
🔥 Bonfire with s’mores and testimonies
🕊 Guided quiet time
📖 Teaching from Pastor Nathanael Lyon
🎶 Worship moments together
🏆 Cornhole and Euchre tournaments
🚣‍♂️ Outdoor fun—hiking, kayaking, swimming, and more
🍽 Hog roast and delicious meals

Whether you’re looking to recharge spiritually, build community with other men of faith, or just take a break from your daily grind—this retreat is for you.

Registration opens soon! Stay tuned for details on how to sign up and what to bring.

Let’s grow together in faith, friendship, and purpose. Don’t miss it.

HOOPS ON MISSION

July 22–24 | First Church of God – Benton Heights
990 N Euclid Ave, Benton Harbor, MI
Free Admission | Open to 4th Grade through College-Aged Students

Join us for an exciting three-day Basketball Training Camp hosted by Hoops on Mission – Benton Heights! This FREE camp is designed for students entering 4th grade through college, with skill-building sessions tailored to age groups and ability levels.

Whether you’re just learning the game or looking to sharpen your skills, our team is here to help you grow—on and off the court.

🗓 Camp Schedule:

July 22 – Girls Only

11 AM – 1 PM: 3rd–5th Grade
2 PM – 4 PM: 6th–9th Grade
6 PM – 8 PM: 10th–College

July 23 & 24 – Co-Ed

11 AM – 1 PM: 4th–7th Grade
2 PM – 4 PM: 8th–11th Grade
7 PM – 10 PM: 12th–College

Come ready to train hard, make friends, and be encouraged through mentorship and teamwork. No registration fee—just bring your game face and a willingness to learn!

THE GATHERING

The Gathering is a specially designed worship service planned for those with disabilities in mind. This service offers a unique, authentic service that caters to the special abilities of all.

Come give it a try!

The next Gathering is May 18th!

Dates for 2025 include: June 8th, July 20th, August 17th, September 21st, October 19th, November 16th, December 21st and January 18th, 2026.

THE PARTNERSHIP

Ready to dive in a little deeper? Then check out this 90-minute gathering. In The Partnership class, you will learn about the history of First Church, including beliefs, values and how we serve our community, and the world.

The next Partnership class is being held Sunday, June 1st. Click below to register.

Prime Timer Trip - Cornwell's Dinner Theater

October 16th -“Joseph” – Musical