 Awana – Awana helps churches and parents work together to develop spiritually strong children and youth who faithfully follow Jesus Christ. Our programs are for kids age 3 through High School and offer a proven approach for evangelizing and discipling kids in the church and community. Awana meets at AFBC on Wednesday nights from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please contact Kathy Swartz for information at: JKSwartz@sbcglobal.net or swartz.kathy@yahoo.com. |
| ABC Pre-School – Our Pre-School ministry is fully licensed and provides loving, professional care for your little ones. ABC has been serving the community since 1998. Small class sizes, loving teachers, a safe environment and a Christ centered focus are all reasons ABC Pre-School is an excellent place to care for your children. Part-time and full-time schedules are available. For more information please call Nancy Ingram at: 826-7675 |
| Arcata Christian School – ACS is an Association of Christian Schools (ACSI) accredited private school that serves K through 8th grade. ACS has served the community since 1973. Arcata Christian School has existed with the vision to encourage families and provide a wholesome environment where students learn to live a Christ-centered life, realize their full academic potential, and share God’s love within the school and the community. Visit our web site at www.arcatachristianschool.com for more information or click HERE. |
| College Ministry (Solid Rock) – Solid Rock serves students at Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods with opportunities for bible study, fellowship and outreach. This exciting group has a heart for missions and a history of making an impact for God’s kingdom here in Arcata and to the nations. For more information please call Daniel Gent at: 822-0367 Click HERE to go to the College Ministry page. |
| Children’s Sunday School - After our “Worship in Song” time in the Worship Service our children are dismissed to Sunday School classes to enjoy a time of ministry and learning from God’s Word in the Lighthouse rooms. The children are studying through Gospel Light curriculum. God’s love and God’s Word are always the centerpieces of our ministry to your children. Beginning in September our children’s classes will be divided into 1st – 3rd grade and 4th-6th grade. |
| High School Ministry (Coming Soon) |
| Jr. High School Ministry (Coming Soon) |
| Living Stones – Living Stones is a ministry to our 20 & 30 Somethings who are out of college and along the career path. This group meets the first and third Wednesday of every month and is an excellent opportunity to get connected with others in the 20 & 30 something age demographic, as well as study the Bible in a relaxed, casual environment. Please contact the church for more information. |
| Men’s Ministry(Men of ACTion) – Our Men’s group meets every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. in the Fireplace Room for prayer. In addition they meet quarterly for breakfast or dinner and also have an annual Men’s Retreat which includes bible teaching, fellowship and opportunities to fish, hike, etc. For more information please contact Shawn Hines at: shawn_email@yahoo.com |
| Missions – AFBC has a rich history of supporting missions and sending people to the nations. Presently we support works in Niger (we have an adopted people group here), Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, India and others. Please click here for more information or call the church office at: 822-0367. Click HERE to go to the Missions Ministry page. |
| Nursery (Kids Zone) – Kids Zone is a quality Nursery program that serves ages 0-5 yrs old. It is our goal to teach your child about the goodness of God and how much He loves them. Our desire is to create an atmosphere that reflects God’s love and character. We have committed ourselves to providing a safe, secure environment for your little ones. We want you to enjoy our Worship service, having the assurance that your child is being cared for by a highly committed and trained ministry team. |
| Prayer Ministry – Our desire is that we become a praying church, not just a church that prays. Presently, we have a weekly men’s prayer gathering on Saturday mornings, a weekly Sunday morning prayer group before church, a once a month all-church prayer gathering which meets the second Saturday of every month and a Women’s Prayer meeting on Tuesday’s at 9:30 a.m.. Please contact India Nzila for more information at: india_nzila@sbcglobal.net |
| Small Groups – AFBC believes that the kingdom of God flows out of relationships and there is no better way to build relationships than in a small group environment. Small groups meet throughout the week in Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville and Blue Lake. Please click HERE for more information or call the church office at: 822-0367 |
| Sunday School (Adult) – Before service on Sunday mornings we have two or three adult Sunday School classes to help you grow in your Christian faith. Please call the church office for more information at 822-0367. |
| Women’s Ministry – Our women meet each Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireplace room for a time of fellowship, prayer and bible study. Presently the women are going through a study with Beth Moore on the Book of Revelation. The Woman’s Ministry also has a weekly prayer meeting, as well as an annual retreat, brunches, outreach and service opportunities. For more information you can contact Shirley Atkins at: designawedding@aol.com |
| Worship Ministry – AFBC is blessed to have some of the most talented musicians in all of Humboldt County. A unique combination of folk, rock and other musical genres, coupled with both traditional hymns and contemporary praise and worship, creates a blended worship experience that is fresh and powerful. AFBC is also blessed with a very committed and capable sound/tech team. Highly skilled and highly committed individuals are encouraged to contact our Worship Pastor, Brian Pilger, for more information at: brianallenp@gmail.com |
