CARE
The Care Ministry at Midland Free serves as the ‘hands,’ ‘eyes,’ and ‘ears’ of Jesus to the church family and community. They also equip and train other church members to use their gifts to serve and care for one another. If you need care, or know someone who needs care within Midland Free, please contact the Care Team at email. The Care Team serves our church body and those in our community through the following ministry areas:
CHILDREN
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY OVERVIEW Children’s Ministry at Midland Free is the place to be on Sunday mornings and during the week where a foundation is laid for your kids to be rooted in their faith and to develop the characteristics of a disciple of Christ. Our desire is to partner with parents to prepare children for a lifetime of service to God and others. Your children will learn about God in a safe, secure, and loving environment. They will be cared…
GO GLOBAL MISSIONS
ENGAGE the world It has been said that we are all mere beggars telling other beggars where to find bread. Likewise, we each have a role in fulfilling the Great Commission. Three things we can do are pray, give, and go. PRAY Pray for People Groups and Partners in the GospelWe start with prayer. Learn how you can pray individually or in a group for the people groups that we focus on, as well as for the individual missionaries that…
GO LOCAL OUTREACH
GO LOCAL Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. ~Matthew 5:16 When Jesus says to “go into all the world and preach the Gospel” (Mark 15:16), that includes Mid-Michigan! The instruction from Jesus applies to us right here in our own community. God calls all believers to go outside the church walls and share Christ with their friends, neighbors and co-workers. The GoLocal…
LIBRARY
WELCOME Welcome to Midland Evangelical Free Church Library! We have resources to encourage you and your family, including both fiction and non-fiction books, audios, and DVD’s for children, teens, and adults. Check us out! We are located down the long hall past the restrooms across from the Children’s Wing. “Reading Christians are growing Christians. When Christians cease to read, they cease to grow.” John Wesley OUR MISSION To develop and circulate a collection of Christian materials that will be a…
LIFE GROUPS
Join a Life Group Life Groups are the primary way to belong and build friendships at Midland Free. Groups meet every week to dig deeper into their faith, encourage each other, pray for each other, and grow in their relationship with God and one another. In a Life Group, you will be led through a discussion of the previous Sunday’s sermon. There is no book to read ahead of time; discussion is focused on what all have heard on Sunday…
MARRIAGE
The Marriage Ministry’s vision is to promote healthy, God centered marriages that last a lifetime. We seek to educate couples on the biblical approach to marriage preparation, enrichment, and restoration. We encourage you to be intentional about your spouse and take advantage of the resources available: marriage mentors, classes, socials, and conferences. Questions? Please email Pastor Gib. MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT BETTER LOVE MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT(Formerly Deep Love) This tool is designed for couples who want to move from bad to better or…
MEN
Guys, we do not grow as ‘Lone Rangers’! We grow through real life situations with others. Join in, walk with Jesus, and change your life. The Men’s Ministry hosts a variety of events, activities, accountability groups, and Bible Studies. These gatherings are driven by men who are inspired to minister to other men: getting them together, developing relationships, and sharing what is most important in life. Do you have a great idea for a Men’s Ministry activity or family outing?…
SMALL CHURCHES
We’re meant to grow in community with other followers of Jesus! You’re invited to join a smaller fellowship of adult believers on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM before the worship service in the 300 wing classrooms. At Midland Free, we call these adult fellowship gatherings Small Churches. You’ll grow in your faith and meet new friends along the way. Learn more about the Sunday Small Churches at Midland Free below:
WOMEN
At Midland Free we desire to help women grow in their relationship with Jesus and to equip them to do the work God has called them to do. Below you’ll find details about upcoming women’s events, fellowship and prayer groups, and mentoring opportunities. If you have any questions about the Women’s Ministry at Midland Free, please reach out to: Nancy Willis, Women’s Ministries Director email CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with with the Midland Free Women’s Ministry on social media…
WORSHIP ARTS
Worship is a lifelong, daily encounter with Jesus because we are His followers and we love Him. This unique relationship transforms us from being lovers of ourselves to being lovers of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is an extraordinary experience when we gather together as a vibrant, loving community to weekly worship Jesus. Our over-arching goal is to ignite a passion for the supremacy of Jesus Christ together as we teach the Bible, sing our songs, pray our…
YOUTH – JAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
J.A.M. stands for Jesus and Me. All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are welcome at JAM. Come and take a breath from the craziness of life and meet people who really care about you. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS J.A.M. meets weekly on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 PM during the school year. You will be encouraged and energized through worship, crazy games and connection to other students. Each evening ends with a Bible-based lesson that is relevant and meaningful to middle school…
YOUTH – X-TREEME HIGH SCHOOL
About X-treeme X-treeme is the high school youth ministry at Midland Evangelical Free Church. Our Name is… “X” = Christ | “Tree” = The Cross | “Me” = me Which means “Jesus died on a tree for me.” This comes from 1 Peter 2:24. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. ~ 1 Peter 2:24 Jesus is what X-treeme is all about!…