Community: We have so many wonderful 'open door' opportunities for our local community. Besides the activities of Sunday we are blessed with weekly programs for all ages.
All of the programs below are 100 percent volunteer staffed and operated events that are free to all who want to fellowship in Christian love.
Coffee Break
(morning) Thursday - September through May
9:30 - 11:00am - An Interfaith Bible Study for women that meets every Thursday morning in the church Social Hall. There is Story Hour for children and nursery care is provided.
(evening) Wednesday - September through May
7:00 - 8:30PM - An Interfaith Bible Study for women that meets every Wednesday evening in the church Social Hall. Of course - Coffee and surprise treats.
Story Hour
Story Hour is for children whose moms attend the Coffee Break Bible Study and is a Bible story curriculum for children 3 -5 years old. The children hear a Bible story, learn songs, make a craft, and play games. In these activities, they learn God's plan of salvation and of God's love and care for them. Story Hour meets every Thursday morning from 9:30-11:00am.
Sponsored by . . . .
First Christian Reformed Church of Bellflower in collaboration with Caring Connections of the Bellflower Unified School District
What We’re About . . . .
In partnership with Caring Connections building the bridge to a healthy and successful future for the children of the local schools.
To help students improve their abilities in reading and math.To help build self esteem What We Provide . . . .
¨ Assistance with homework, extra practice in problem areas and encouragement
¨ Sessions are offered weekly on Wednesday from 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM.
¨ Flashcards, worksheets and educational games
¨ Snack time
Mission Possible -Middle School - September through May
7:00 - 8:30 Every Tuesday night (Not meeting for the summer)
Big times. Big decisions. Big deal. Middle school students face big challenges. With new friends, peer pressure and increasing independence, the teen years are tough. If you're in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade; Mission Possible is made for you. Fun, friends,food, fellowship with activities, outings and cool discussion topics.
In His Image -High School - September through May
7:30 - 9:00 Every Wednesday night. (Not meeting for the summer)
Games, Bible study, discussion, small groups, and food!
Meets in the Fireside Room. The first Wednesday of each
month we have an activity meeting planned where we go out and just have fun together. We do this for the obvious reason of having fun but also to get to know eachother better and to encourage friendships to grow. Join us soon and find out more!
Cadets -Boys Club - September through May
6:30 - 8:30PM Every 1st and 3rd Monday - meeting across the street in the old Parish Hall.
Boys from 3rd-8th grade enjoy a wonderful growing experience together with men and fathers as they explore the wonders of God's creation. Applied Bible, Arts, Crafts, Teamwork, Camping, Fishing, Rocketry, Personal development.
GEMS -Girls Club - September through May
6:30 - 8:30 Every 1st and 3rd Monday meeting in the Fellowship Hall.
Girls from 3rd-8th grade enjoy a wonderful growing experience together with women and mothers as they explore the wonders of God's creation. Applied Bible, Arts, Crafts, Home Economics, teamwork, Personal development.
Retreats - Throughout the year various opportunities arise to get away from it all and fellowship in fun, safety, and just have a wonderful time to interact and get to know and trust eachother in friendship and Christian love. STAY TUNED
Kid's Quest - Each summer we have a week long children's ministry at our church which is based on a chosen theme and the kid's have good clean fun with music, games, crafts and
friendship. The entire community gets involved.
Local missions:
Grace Filipino Church - Bellflower, CA -An established CRC that meets in the old parish hall across the street from our church on Sunday Mornings.
Little Saigon Church - Westminster, CA. - A young church with a vision for our Vietnamese brothers and sisters and the community they live in.
WORLD MISSIONS
Bell One supports a variety of different missionaries ranging from California to the Philippines to Africa. Below is a list of the different missionaries that we directly support through our Faith Promise offerings.
John & Jerre De Young -Mexico
Matthew & Nikie Le - Little Saigon, Westminster, Ca
Ken & Sally Vanderwal - Honduras
Roger & Karen Van Otterloo -Africa
Gary & Pam Van Veen - Dominican Republic
CRWRC - the 'Christian Reformed World Relief Committee is instrumental in bring help to people around the world. Relief, development, and educational ministry supported by the Christian Reformed Church in North America.(click on the logo )Some of the other ministries we supported this past year through gifts and offerings:
Talking Stick - Santa Monica, CA. Crossroads Prison MinistryBethany Christian Services Dynamic Youth MinistriesLong Beach Rescue Mission Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsChristian Reformed Home MissionsWestminster Theological SeminaryCalvin SeminaryValley Christian SchoolsBack to God Hour Providence CollegeArtesia Christian Home
