Be prepared to act when emergencies arise. Join the ranks of those who can spring into action when trouble strikes to help people in the “minutes that matter”. Sign up to be trained in First Aid, CPR, and AED.

There is no cost for this training. If you would like proof of certification upon completion, there is an optional cost of $45. Complete details for certification available during training.

Sign up for the training HERE

Here at Encounter, we encourage parents of young children to participate in our Child Dedication service.  In Presenting Your Child to the Lord, You Are:

1. Publicly affirming your faith and trust in Christ.

2. Committing yourself to pray daily for the physical, mental, social and spiritual welfare of your child.

3. Setting an example of attending the weekly gatherings.

4. Modeling before your children your love for God and His Word in your home.  

“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.  And these words I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.”  Deuteronomy 6:5-7

5. Looking for that ‘teachable moment’ when you might present Christ to your child and have the joy of leading him into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

If you are interested in dedicating your child to the Lord, we will be holding a dedication service on November 10, 2024, during our regular worship service.  

We ask that you register your child for this service by filling out the registration form.  Please respond no later than October 27, 2024, to be included in this service. If you have any questions, please contact the staff at Encounter Community Church by calling 616-794-5080 or emailing us at hello@encounter-cc.org.

To register for Child Dedication CLICK HERE

If you’re ready to publicly proclaim Jesus Christ as your savior, sign up for baptism. There is a class being held Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Encounter Community Church starting at 8:00AM.

REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS HERE

Baptisms will take place during service at Encounter, on Sunday, November 10, 2023.

See you there!

Join us for a fun outdoor Harvest Bash at Encounter Community Church!

On November 10th, following our regular services, we will be having a Harvest Bash community event! The event will include carnival games, face painting, a bounce house, and hay rides. Food and drinks will be available, including a chili cookoff with a prize for the winner!

Tickets will be available for purchase and used for food, games, and activities. There will also be a variety of raffle prizes to win!

This event is a fundraiser for our Zambia 2025 missions trip. All proceeds from the event will contribute to sending our team to Zambia in March, 2025.

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.

ATTENTION ALL MEN!
Join us for a night of food and fellowship and a personal testimony!

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 un-opened diapers to Encounter from 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.

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 9:00-11:00 AM & 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.

Are you a hand?  Are you a foot?  Are you an ear?  Spiritual gifts are separate from natural skills and abilities.  The purpose of learning your spiritual gifts is not to just find a place to serve in ministry at church, it’s about discovering what drives you; discovering what you’re passionate about. It’s about learning who God created you to be.

Register here for this class today. Deadline for registration is November 29, 2024.