Equipping: The Purposes of God: Changing your life as you learn how to follow Jesus Christ. Jesus spent three years with His first followers to get them established in living a life of faith and trust in God.   Now, we want to help people grow as followers of Jesus Christ.   We hope you can find a place to plug in and get to know Jesus and His Word for your life even better.		So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7
	Getting to Know Jesus and this Church: BUILD Your Spiritual House BUILD is a series of four classes to help move people from basic understanding of new life in Jesus Christ to a becoming a follower who is serving the Lord. Alpha Course is a 10-week course that meets on Sunday evenings in the fall.  It is  designed around a great meal, sharing together, helpful talks on basic matters of the Bible, and discussion about important topics of life.  It is great for people with questions about faith, life, Jesus, the church and so on.  It is also great for people who are new to FBC and looking for an introduction to the life we share together. Disciple Class meets every Sunday from 9:45am to 10:45am in the parlor.  This class is great for new believers and Christians who want to revisit the basics of the faith.  The class begins a new topic the first Sunday of each month, covering the basics of being a follower of Jesus. Community:  New Members Class meets for 5-6 weeks and is scheduled periodically throughout the year.  This is for people ready to move into membership at the church and helps people to discover the vision, values and mission of the church.  The class helps open the door for people to get involved more fully in the life of the church. Network is a class to help a believer find the way that God has uniquely designed for him or her, using spiritual gifts, personality and passion in just the right way to get involved in ministry and serving.  Network is there to help people find God's plan and purpose for their lives.  Network meets periodically for a Saturday conference and follow-up consultations.
Nursery for Babies Sunday mornings from 8:30am to 1:00pm we seek to provide a safe, comfortable, and fun environment for the youngest children of our church and their parents.  We believe that every child is special and we want to help families build trusting relationships and grow in Christ through the care that is provided.  Our goal is to watch and interact with these children, helping them to have a positive experience and know the love of Jesus during their time in the nursery. The Nursery is at the foot of the stairs below the sanctuary.
	JAM (Jesus and Me) for Preschool Children Sunday mornings from 9:45am to 10:45am, preschool children meet in a relaxed environment to learn the Bible stories through crafts, games, songs, and reading.  We hope to provide an environment of love and care that will help them to experience the love of Christ and all that they are learning in His word.
H2O for Elementary Children Sunday mornings from 9:45am to 10:45am.  In H2O, we think it is never too early to start forging a relationship with the Lord.  Our goal is to partner with parents in the spiritual training of their children by offering an exciting, lively environment that draws children into loving relationships with others and into God's Word, where they can find a loving relationship with Jesus Christ.  We want to build their faith, fortify their knowledge, and edify their spirits.  Our material to assist us in leading the children is Faith Weaver, from Group Publishing.
	Summer Adventure for Kids Summer Adventure is a week of high energy fun, laughter, adventure and friendships that leads children into an experience they'll never forget:  an experience with Jesus and His Word.  Whether we take the kids to the jungles of Africa, sailing across the wild seas, on horses through the wild west, or to the Polar north where it's always snowing, they always come away with good memories and a deeper understanding of the love of Jesus for them.
Total Impact for Youth Total Impact is the youth ministry of the church.  Total Impact is "teens radically impacted by Christ to totally impact their world for Him!"  The main meeting time is Friday nights at 6:30pm, but there's always a lot more going on throughout the week.  Check out their web site to get the latest on what's happening.
	Small Groups for Adults: Follower, family and friends Small groups meet at various times on Sunday mornings and throughout the week to bring men and women together to grow as followers of Jesus Christ, to find a family for support, encouragement, and prayer, and to make friends for good times in this "life-giving" body of Christ.  Click here to find a group!
Men's Ministry First Monday for Men meets on the first Monday of each month from October through May.  Men from all over the area come together from 5:30pm to 8:00pm to eat, fellowship, worship, and listen to great instruction from the Word of God on how to be men of God.  The vision is to "draw, develop and disciple men to follow Jesus Christ."  Click here for this year's theme. Small groups:  Smaller groups of men meet regularly for prayer, fellowship, and Bible study. Check out the small group schedule to plug in. Conference events:  The men often organize to attend larger conference events such as Iron Sharpens Iron and Promise Keepers.
	Women's Ministry Women's Aglow is an international ministry with a local Claremont chapter.  Many women from this church lead and attend this ministry which meets on the third Monday of each month at the Diana Love Center.
Marriage and Family Ministry Marriage mentoring is available for couples who would like to meet with trained mentors for guidance, prayer, and counsel.