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.

VBS Craft Night

VBS Craft Nights

Come lend a hand as we prepare crafts and decorations for VBS! Join us on Wednesdays, June10th , from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM in the upstairs Clubhouse. There will be additional dates in June. Let us know if you can make it by sending an email to megan.p@myfirstchurch.com

Stop by when you can and help us get ready for an amazing week of VBS.

Summer Hangout at the Commons

Women’s Ministry is hosting Summer Hangout at the Commons beginning Wednesday, June 10! Bring your kids, bring a friend, pack a lunch, and enjoy time connecting with other women in community. There will be lawn games, picnic blankets, popsicles for kids, time in The Commons, and the option to walk over to the park together.

Summer Hangouts will take place every Wednesday through July 29, with one week off during VBS week on July 15. We can’t wait to see you there!

Sunset Praise at the Bandshell

Join us for a special evening of worship, encouragement, and community at the Bandshell in downtown St. Joseph on Friday (550 Port Street), June 12 from 7:00–8:00 PM. Worship music will be led by Overflow Church, with messages from Pastor David Colp of First Church of God and Glen Head of MailMax.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and enjoy a meaningful night together along the lakeshore as we gather to worship and share hope with our community. In case of rain, the event will move to Saturday, June 13.

We hope you’ll join us as we continue Restoring God’s Ideal together.

First Church Car Show

Friday, June 19 | St. Joseph CampusJoin us for the First Church Car Show, hosted by Men’s Ministry, the Friday before Father’s Day!

🚗 Register a Vehicle

$10 entry fee or register when you arrive just follow the signs

👀 Attending?
No cost to come and enjoy the show invite your friends!

🎉 Enjoy:

Classic & custom cars, Special music, Chick-fil-A® food truck, Commons Coffee Bar and Awards!

Help spread the word, we can’t wait to see you there!

Vacation Bible School- Rainforest Falls

VBS begins on Sunday, July 12th and will conclude on Wednesday, July 15th 6:00pm (EDT) to 8:15pm (EDT). Each night of VBS will be hosted at the St. Joseph Campus.

Invite a friend!! Open to all kids, Pre-K thru 5th grade graduates.

Discover the adventure of Rainforest Falls VBS, where kids grow deep roots in God’s love and faith.

Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a life-long adventure, discovering the nature of God, and exploring what it means to be rooted in relationship with their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

Gus Macker Volunteers Needed!

We need volunteers for this year’s Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Benton Harbor/St. Joseph on June 26–28!

Riverview Drive will once again transform into “Mackerville” as more than 200 teams gather for an exciting weekend of basketball and community impact. First Church is partnering with Harbor Impact Foundation, and we would love for you to be part of it.

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available, with roles ranging from easy to very active. Whether you can help for a few hours or the whole weekend, your support makes a difference!

VOLUNTEER HERE

Older Adult Bus Trip

Join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for a fun and encouraging day trip to the Maranatha Bible Conference Center. This special outing includes transportation, an Italian buffet dinner, and a concert featuring Charles Billingsly.

Cost is $36 per person and includes dinner, concert admission, and transportation.

RSVP by calling 983-1524. We hope you’ll join us for a great evening of fellowship, music, and time together!