Free blood pressure checks sponsored by our Senior Ministry. Will be available in the church lobby before and after service.
Our monthly Children's Pantry Diaper Drive happens on the 4th Sunday of each month!
We are asking our church body to bring donations of new, unused bottles of baby wash and/or diaper rash cream to Encounter during our regular services on Sunday morning. Your donations will be distributed by our Children’s Pantry to those in need right here in our community.
Hang out with us on the beach at Sessions Lake at Ionia County State Park from 2:00-4:30PM! Please dress appropriately, including modest swimwear.
Come volunteer with us in downtown Belding! Hand out free water to players and pray for people in our community! We will be volunteering both Saturday and Sunday to serve our community!
If you’re ready to publicly proclaim Jesus Christ as your savior, sign up for baptism. There is a class being held Sunday, August 2 at Encounter Community Church starting at 9:00 AM.
Click HERE to jump in
Baptisms will take place during 2nd service at Encounter, on Sunday,August 16 with a potluck following.
Could you use some help with diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, clothing, formula and many other items for your family? Come visit our children's pantry today from 9:00-11:00AM & 5:30-7:30PM.
We would love to meet you!
Visit our webpage for more information at http://encountercommunitychurch.org/cares
If you live in Belding and need transportation, you can get a free ride through the city's Dial-A-Ride program. Visit https://belding.mi.us/dial_a_ride.php for more information.
Could you use some help with diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, clothing, formula and many other items for your family? Come visit our children's pantry today from 9:00-11:00AM & 5:30-7:30PM.
We would love to meet you!
Visit our webpage for more information at http://encountercommunitychurch.org/cares
If you live in Belding and need transportation, you can get a free ride through the city's Dial-A-Ride program. Visit https://belding.mi.us/dial_a_ride.php for more information.
If you’re ready to publicly proclaim Jesus Christ as your savior, sign up for baptism. There is a class being held Sunday, August 2. 2026 at 9am.
Baptisms will take place during services at Encounter, on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
We will share a potluck meal together immediately following the baptism service. Bring a dish to share as we celebrate this special moment with our church family!
Invite your friends for a fun night of games, songs, and food around a campfire at Encounter from 6:00-8:30PM
Starting Point is a two-week class for anyone who has decided to follow Jesus. You will learn about living your new life in a relationship with Jesus, belonging to the Body of Christ, and what it means to have the Holy Spirit living in you.
Starting Point is a great follow-up to our Baptism Class, and the next step for anyone who has chosen to receive Jesus Christ into their lives.
Dates: August 23, & 30 2026
Time: 9:00 AM (before service)
Sign here up today and take your first step with Jesus in this two‑week journey!
Starting Point is a two-week class for anyone who has decided to follow Jesus. You will learn about living your new life in a relationship with Jesus, belonging to the Body of Christ, and what it means to have the Holy Spirit living in you.
Starting Point is a great follow-up to our Baptism Class, and the next step for anyone who has chosen to receive Jesus Christ into their lives.
Dates: August 23 & 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM (before service)
Sign here up today and take your first step with Jesus in this two‑week journey!
Women’s Retreat • Ages 16+ September 11–13, 2026
Step into a weekend designed to draw women deeper into identity, intimacy, and transformation in Christ. Engagement is a sacred space to rest, learn, worship, and celebrate what it means to belong to Jesus as His Bride.
Retreat Schedule
Guest Arrival: Friday, September 11 at 5:00 PM
Departure: Sunday, September 13 at 11:00 AM
Five Teaching Sessions
Living a New Legacy
Carry God’s Light
Wearing a Garment of Praise
Living Changed
All meals throughout the weekend are fully catered, allowing you to relax and focus on connection and spiritual renewal.
$100 per person
$20 due at registration
Remaining balance due on or before August 2, 2026
Registration is open now and closes August 2, 2026
Register HERE
As part of the retreat, we will enjoy a joyful bridal shower and reception celebrating our identity as the Bride of Christ. Attendees are encouraged to bring semi‑formal or formal attire for this special evening. (No gifts needed.)
If you are interested in becoming a member of Encounter Community church, please register for our next class that will be held at Encounter at 9:00 AM
School starts again on August 19th. Join us when Ignite starts up on September 13th! We can’t wait to see you again every Sunday night from 6:30-8:00pm! Bring your friends to our first Sunday of Ignite, it’s going to be a blast!
Hey men, you’re invited to join us for a morning of great food, genuine connection, and meaningful reflection. We’ll share a hearty breakfast together, enjoy a short devotional, and take time to encourage one another as brothers in Christ.
Bring a dish to pass and come ready for good conversation, laughter, and a refreshing start to your day. We’d love to have you with us as we grow in faith and community.
Hope to see you there!
