WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday
9:00am: Vineyard Sunday School – Parlor
10:00am: Coffee & Donuts – Taylor Family Hall
10:30am: Worship Service – Sanctuary
12:00pm: Communion available – Chapel
7:00pm: Encounter Young Adults – Room 226
MAKE 2025 THE YEAR TO GET CONNECTED!
Family Night
Winter Session Begins January 15th
Wednesdays - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Find Your People by Jennie Allen. This study offers practical solutions for creating true community in a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before.
Daniel: Set Apart and Sent by Brian Barnett. Join our Men's Bible Study for fellowship, discussion, and spiritual growth. Dive deep into Scripture and strengthen your faith journey with fellow brothers in Christ.
Parenting Study - Taylor Family Hall
Habits of the Household Study: Simple Practices to Help You and Your Family Draw Closer to God by Justin Whitmel Earley. Join our Parenting Bible Study for practical insights and biblical guidance on raising children in the faith. Connect with other parents and grow together in your parenting journey.
Middle and high school students will learn tools for Bible study, helping them get excited and invested in their walk with Christ.
Preschool & Kindergarten — Hands on Bible
Elementary children — Bible Discovery
Nursery available for infants and toddlers
Other Ministries & Small Groups
Men's Connect - Parlor
All men are invited to this monthly small group gathering to meet with Pastor Scott for a casual and informational lunch to talk, pray, and develop relationships. A different meal each month for cost of $10. Reservations required. Contact dee@belleislecc.org.
Breakfast Bunch - Resuming January 8th
A co-ed Bible Study led by Pastor John Bryant will meet on the second Wednesday of the month. Join them for fellowship, scripture discussion, and prayer. The first meeting will be on January 8th at Sharon's restaurant, 8667 South Orange Avenue.
Band of Brothers - Resuming January 14th
Bible Study open to all men to connect and grow together with other men as they study God's Word, meeting on Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Taylor Family Hall.
Women's Bible Study - Resuming in February
Open to all women who wish to study God's Word and fellowship together. In February, they will begin with the study Believing Jesus by Lisa Harper, a study of the book of Acts. Morning, evening, and online groups meet to watch DVD series by great Bible teachers, then gather in small groups to discuss.
Deeper Connection - Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Adult Bible Study to study and grow in understanding of God's Word. Offsite in a nearby home.
Encounter Young Adults - Sundays at 7:00pm
Young adults, 18-35 years old gather Sunday nights in Room 226 to study God's Word and fellowship together for community, Biblical teachings and small group time.
SENIORS 55+
Friendship Club - Taylor Family Hall
(3rd Thursday of the month)
Monthly gathering for seniors 55+. A time of fellowship, fun and food, with programs offering varying topics of interest, inspiration and entertainment.
Seniors on the Go - 0ff Campus
(1st Thursday of the month)
For seniors 55+. A day trip adventure by bus to a different location each month. Fun, fellowship and food fill each trip.
Sunday Mornings
Faith Builders Sunday School - Conference Room
(9:00am) Co-ed, multi-aged class where members grow together studying and discussing different topics from a Biblical perspective.
The Vineyard Class Sunday School - Parlor
(9:00am) Bible teaching, hymn singing, prayer, sharing and fellowship each week. Open to all - young, old, singles, couples
Children K-3 through 5th grade begin in Big Church (the Sanctuary). After the kids message, all children meet in the Lobby and proceed to their appropriate age areas (Kinder Church and Kids Church) to further dive into the kids message and complete exciting age-appropriate activities.
The nursery is open for infants, toddlers and two-year-olds.
Volunteer Opportunities
Thrift Shop
Volunteers Needed
Our Thrift Shop has served our community for nearly 70 years! With the holidays coming, stop by to find a gift, donate gently used items, or volunteer a few hours a week. Open Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri., and Sat., 9:00am - Noon.
Photography & Videography Team
Help share our church's story! We're looking for volunteers to capture photos and videos during services and events. No experience needed—training provided! Contact Emily Goodenow for more information.
At-Home Congregation Team
Making calls, visits, and sending cards helps keep the members of our church family physically unable to attend church activities connected with us.
More info: Sharon Gibboney
Sunday Hospitality Team
Preparing coffee, setting out food, cleaning up from our BICC Café Fellowship Time - That is what our Hospitality Team does each week. If this sounds like something you could do once a month, or every fifth Sunday, please contact: Karen Piccinini
Communion Steward
Our communion steward prepares the communion elements. Assistants before and after the service are needed. If you would be willing to help approximately once a month, please contact: Karen Piccinini
Hospital Visitation
Our pastors are available to visit and support congregation members who are in the hospital. If you or someone from our church family is hospitalized, please contact the church office or email Pastor Sondra Lehr.
Street Eats Bags
Supplies needed
Street Eats is an ongoing ministry through which the members of Belle Isle Community Church can assist homeless individuals in our community. It is a tangible way for you to express God’s love to those who are hungry. The following supplies are supplies we need on a regular basis. Please consider donating any of the following in INDIVIDUAL serving sizes. We appreciate all donations, however, we are unable to use large cans, any foods that need to be prepared or heated up, or expired items.
- Individual bottles of water or Gatorade
- Individual-sized fruit cups with peel-back lids
- Cheese or peanut butter crackers
- Granola or cereal Bars
- Packs of gum or mints
- Meat sticks, Vienna sausages, or other types of individually-wrapped non-perishable protein
