Foundry 101
Interested in learning more about The Foundry or becoming a member? Foundry 101 is the place to start! Here you will learn more about who we are, our vision, mission & values. This class is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about us.
All the materials that you will need will be provided as well as hearty appetizers, however, child care will not.
Dominican Republic Mission Trip - August 31st - September 7th, 2024
We will be sending a team from The Foundry to the Dominican Republic. The Foundry has done trips here in the past and it is a great opportunity to represent The Foundry and continue to develop the relationships with those who live in the Dominican Republic. The work will mostly be focused on the schools in the area, but there are a lot of unique opportunities to connect with the locals as well.
This team is limited to 11 people so make sure you sign up before the trip fills up!
Alaska Mission Trip - September 14th - 21st, 2024
We are sending a team to Eaglecrest Alaska Missions next September. This is a great trip to take with your family or friends. You will spend time exploring Alaska, growing spiritually, and building relationships. The work will vary depending on what is needed during that season. It is a great opportunity to serve with others from your Foundry Community as well as grow closer to the Lord!
Youth Group Auction
Join us for our second annual Youth Group Auction to raise money for our summer mission trips this year.
The Armory (Middle School) will be headed back to Indiana in June and will be serving the community down there. They will be doing service projects and partnering with a local church and serving alongside of them.
Forge (High School) will be headed to London, England for two weeks at the end of July. They will be partnering with YWAM and participating in classroom training before serving alongside them in London and the surrounding towns.
We will be hosting both a live and silent auction. Join us for dinner at starting at 5pm with the live auction starting at 5:45pm. There will be childcare provided, nursery through 2nd grade, for the night so bring out the whole family!
Questions? Reach out to Brea Dannenberg at brea.dannenberg@foundrychurch.net
Young Adults Easter Dinner
We are excited to gather together with our Young Adults Ministry during this special weekend when we get to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
This celebration will look a little different as our theme is family and we are asking you to bring a dish to pass if you plan to attend and eat during the dinner portion of our evening.
We are excited to see you all, to celebrate, enjoy some fun, worship, and learn together. If you have any questions reach out to groups@foundrychurch.net
Challenges & Chocolate
Join us Friday, March 15th, from 6 pm to 9 pm for "Challenges & Chocolates". In addition to a variety of chocolate desserts (including a hot chocolate bar and chocolate fountain), get ready to be challenged by Trivia, Music Bingo, Name that Tune, and Beat the Clock challenges. This is an all-ages event. We will have movies and karaoke for the kids.
Young Adults Totally 80's Night
How do you follow up a Luau, with a totally bodacious party of course! Join us as we bring it back to the 80's with fun music, food, and trivia. Make sure you dress like a boss so you can get your party on dudes!
Foundry Superbowl Party & Chili Cook-Off
Join us for a big screen showing of SuperBowl 58! We will have over one dozen chili's to taste and judge, along with a variety of all of your favorite game time snacks.
We will also be showing "Little Giants" and "Air Bud" for the kiddos!
All are welcome! Please RSVP here so we can plan for food. Also, if you are interested in entering the chili cook-off, please indicate that as well.
Foundry YA LUAU PARTY
Sometimes to beat the cold you just need a coconut drink with an umbrella straw! We are excited to escape the winter blues with a Hawaii Lūʻau themed party. Invite your friends, it's going to be a great time!
We will have coconut drinks with umbrellas, a Lūʻau themed buffet, and of course LIMBO! This will also be a great time to meet all of our new YA Small Group leaders!
This will be the official kick-off of our YA 2024 year and our small groups will begin meeting the following week. If you haven't signed up for a small group yet there's still time!
Foundry 201
Have you already taken Foundry 101 and are wondering what to do next?
Foundry 201 is one of the 2nd steps towards Membership here at The Foundry. If you have previously made a public Profession of your Faith, 201 is the class for you.
In this class we will take a closer look at the weekly rhythm and how to fully engage in it. We learn about the Holy Spirit and the gifts we are given as believers, and then we will discover through a Spiritual Gifts Survey what your gifts are. One night is all about volunteering and we will give you a closer look at each area of the church and the opportunities there are to serve, and the last night we sit down and connect with you one on one. We enjoy taking this time to get to know you, encourage you in your Spiritual Gifts, and talk about where you feel God might be calling you to use them.
Middle School Parents Mixer
Middle School Parents Mixer-
Sunday, January 7, 2024
6-7:15pm
Food will be provided
Foundry Offices
Unwrapping Christmas Journey
We are so excited for our Christmas services this year! You're invited to our walk through, open house style Unwrapping Christmas Journey. On Friday December 22nd from 5-8:30pm and Saturday December 23rd from 2:30-8pm we will have journeys happening and it’s going to be incredible! There will be many different areas for you to walk through and experience the story of Christmas being unwrapped. Tours will start every 12 minutes with the last tours going out at 7:30pm on Friday and 7pm on Saturday. Before you start your journey or after you finish there will warm hospitality tents with all the treats and goodies. We Hope to see you there!
FAQs:
-What is it?
These events are a live walk through of unwrapping the true meaning of Christmas. You'll park on the West side of our building and make your way South East to our shuttle buses which will be waiting to take you a short distance down to our office building just a few blocks away. Once off the bus you'll be welcomed into a warm hospitality tent complete with delicious treats and hot chocolate. When it's time for your journey to begin you'll walk inside our office where you'll encounter a gift wrapping station (no gift wrapping offered) and then move into our Wrapped in Lights section. You'll then exit the office building and take the short walk back to our main building but along the way you'll encounter our Wrapped in Humanity portion with shepherds and live animals until you reach our live nativity scene. After that you'll head into our main building to see how Christ came Wrapped as a servant. You'll then move into the story of Christ's death through the tomb and into the garden and finish in our Main space seeing Christ Wrapped in Eternal Splendor and worshiping together. After that we will have another warm hospitality tent available for more delicious treats and hot chocolate!
-Is there a cost?
No. This is a completely free of charge event for you, your family and your friends to enjoy!
-Where will it be?
All of the journey will take place at our office building and our main building. You'll park, begin and end at our main building located at 425 100th Ave. Zeeland, MI 49464 This event will take place indoors and outdoors. The outdoor portion will be a short walk from our office building to our main building so you are welcome to bring strollers and dress warm for the walk. In the event of snow we have a team ready and available to make sure that the walk way remains safe and clear.
-Is this event handicap accessible?
Absolutely! We will have a handicap accessible shuttle bus available as well as mobility scooters for use.
-You said that this is a walk through, open house style event. What does that mean?
Great question! The Friday event will start at 5:00pm and run through 8:30pm with the last tour going out at 7:30pm. The Saturday event will start at 2:30pm and run through 8:00pm with the last tour going out at 7:00pm. Tours will begin every 12 minutes meaning you can arrive right at 5:00pm on Friday or anytime in between 5:00pm and 7:30pm and join a tour. On Saturday you can arrive right at 2:30pm or anytime between 2:30pm and 7pm and join a tour.
Unwrapping Christmas Journey
Tonight's Unwrapping Christmas Journey is still happening RAIN or SHINE! We've moved several outside stops on the journey inside to keep your time outside to a minimum. Bring an umbrella and come unwrap the true meaning of Christmas with us!
We are so excited for our Christmas services this year! You're invited to our walk through, open house style Unwrapping Christmas Journey. On Friday December 22nd from 5-8:30pm and Saturday December 23rd from 2:30-8pm we will have journeys happening and it’s going to be incredible! There will be many different areas for you to walk through and experience the story of Christmas being unwrapped. Tours will start every 12 minutes with the last tours going out at 7:30pm on Friday and 7pm on Saturday. Before you start your journey or after you finish there will warm hospitality tents with all the treats and goodies. We Hope to see you there!
FAQs:
-What is it?
These events are a live walk through of unwrapping the true meaning of Christmas. You'll park on the West side of our building and make your way South East to our shuttle buses which will be waiting to take you a short distance down to our office building just a few blocks away. Once off the bus you'll be welcomed into a warm hospitality tent complete with delicious treats and hot chocolate. When it's time for your journey to begin you'll walk inside our office where you'll encounter a gift wrapping station (no gift wrapping offered) and then move into our Wrapped in Lights section. You'll then exit the office building and take the short walk back to our main building but along the way you'll encounter our Wrapped in Humanity portion with shepherds and live animals until you reach our live nativity scene. After that you'll head into our main building to see how Christ came Wrapped as a servant. You'll then move into the story of Christ's death through the tomb and into the garden and finish in our Main space seeing Christ Wrapped in Eternal Splendor and worshiping together. After that we will have another warm hospitality tent available for more delicious treats and hot chocolate!
-Is there a cost?
No. This is a completely free of charge event for you, your family and your friends to enjoy!
-Where will it be?
All of the journey will take place at our office building and our main building. You'll park, begin and end at our main building located at 425 100th Ave. Zeeland, MI 49464 This event will take place indoors and outdoors. The outdoor portion will be a short walk from our office building to our main building so you are welcome to bring strollers and dress warm for the walk. In the event of snow we have a team ready and available to make sure that the walk way remains safe and clear.
-Is this event handicap accessible?
Absolutely! We will have a handicap accessible shuttle bus available as well as mobility scooters for use.
-You said that this is a walk through, open house style event. What does that mean?
Great question! The Friday event will start at 5:00pm and run through 8:30pm with the last tour going out at 7:30pm. The Saturday event will start at 2:30pm and run through 8:00pm with the last tour going out at 7:00pm. Tours will begin every 12 minutes meaning you can arrive right at 5:00pm on Friday or anytime in between 5:00pm and 7:30pm and join a tour. On Saturday you can arrive right at 2:30pm or anytime between 2:30pm and 7pm and join a tour.
Groups Christmas Party
December 14 from 6-8 pm at Foundry Live
Family-friendly activities, games, food and more!
Registration closes December 7
Middle School ALL-NIGHTER
YOUTH ALL NIGHTER
December 8 at 8:30 pm until December 9 at 8:30 am!
Email Questions to josh.folkers@foundrychurch.net
Volunteer Orientation 11/12/23
Are you feeling called to serve here at The Foundry?
Come and join us for our Volunteer Orientation where you will learn about all of the opportunities that we have for you to join a Team and take the next faithful step in Courageous Obedience to share the Love of Jesus to those that may not know him!
We look forward to getting to know you better!
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat/ 5th Sunday Food Truck
Come join us from 4 pm -6 pm for candy, donuts, and cider at our FREE Trunk or Treat event! Special guest: Smokn Joes Food Truck will have an assortment of delicious BBQ. Although there is a cost for Smokn Joes, ask for the “Foundry Feast” for a special discount! SEE YOU THERE!!
Come and See Groups- Week 3
Come and See Groups!
Thursday Nights in October
6-7:30 pm at Foundry Live
Childcare provided
RSVP by Monday, Oct 2 (every Monday following)
Pizza and salad provided
If you weren't able to connect with a Group in September, join us on Thursday evenings in October for food and mingling, a walk through Groups Content, and a time of prayer at the end. We will also provide a Groups Workbook.
Come and See Groups - Week 2
Come and See Groups!
Thursday Nights in October
6-7:30 pm at Foundry Live
Childcare provided
RSVP by Monday, Oct 2 (every Monday following)
Pizza and salad provided
If you weren't able to connect with a Group in September, join us on Thursday evenings in October for food and mingling, a walk through Groups Content, and a time of prayer at the end. We will also provide a Groups Workbook.
Come and See Groups
Come and See Groups!
Thursday Nights in October
6-7:30 pm at Foundry Live
Childcare provided
RSVP by Monday, Oct 2 (every Monday following)
Pizza and salad provided
If you weren't able to connect with a Group in September, join us on Thursday evenings in October for food and mingling, a walk through Groups Content, and a time of prayer at the end. We will also provide a Groups Workbook.
Volunteer Orientation 09/24/23
Are you feeling called to serve here at The Foundry?
Come and join us for our Volunteer Orientation where you will learn about all of the opportunities that we have for you to join a Team and take the next faithful step in Courageous Obedience to share the Love of Jesus to those that may not know him!
We look forward to getting to know you better!
High School Mission Trip
We are excited to share that the high school students will be serving with Groups Mission Trips in Pittsburgh, PA this coming summer. This trip will give the students an opportunity to be challenged and encouraged with their walk with the Lord as they serve the city of Pittsburgh and worship and learn alongside youth across the country.
To learn more about Groups Mission Trips head over to groupsmissiontrips.com.
General information about the trip:
When: Sunday, July 23 - Friday, July 28, 2023
Where: Pittsburgh, PA
Who: 9-12 grade students during the 2022-2023 school year.
How: We will be traveling in 12 passenger days
What: There are LOTS of different opportunities to have to serve the community. Students will have opportunities to serve with kids, the elderly, homeless, food banks, and more. Days will also include meals, worship, message, free time and group devotions.
Cost: $400 - Students will have an opportunity to reduce the price if they serve in the upcoming service projects.
Dominican Republic Mission Trip
For the 3rd year in a row, we are able to send a team to the Santo Domingo area of Dominican Republic. The team will be working on the Pena de Horeb School in Batey Fao. Not only do you have the chance to add onto this building, you will also be able to interact with the teachers and students. This is a relationship that started years ago, and we are excited to be able to continue this work. The cost is $1,500 per person, which includes airfare, lodging, transportation and meals.
Youth Group Auction
Come support our youth group at a live and silent auction on Saturday, March 11 from 3-7PM at Compassionate Heart! Food will be served and all funds will support the youth program. Services and Donations are accepted and appreciated. If you would like to offer services or donate, please email: Josh Folkers or Brea Dannenberg.
Groups Mixer
Come join us for the Winter Groups Mixer on Sunday, February 19 from 4-6pm. Enjoy great food, conversation, and hopefully find a Group that is the right fit for you!
Registration is open until Feb. 15. Childcare will not be provided.
Dominican Republic Mission Trip
For the 3rd year in a row, we are able to send a team to the Santo Domingo area of Dominican Republic. The team will be working on the Pena de Horeb School in Batey Fao. Not only do you have the chance to add onto this building, you will also be able to interact with the teachers and students. This is a relationship that started years ago, and we are excited to be able to continue this work. The cost is $1,500 per person, which includes airfare, lodging, transportation and meals.
Guatemala Mission Trip
Alongside staff from Pioneer Construction, our team will be working with Paradise Bound in Guatemala. The work consists of 3 days of home building, 2 days working with the medical clinic/outreach, and other opportunities to either visit the Open Doors Orphanage or work on various projects around the missions base. Cost is approximately $2,250 per person, and this would include airfare, ground transportation, program expenses, housing at the missions base, bottled water, and 3 meals a day.
Foundry 201
Have you already taken Foundry 101 and are wondering what to do next?
Foundry 201 is one of the 2nd steps towards Membership here at The Foundry. If you have previously made a public Profession of your Faith, 201 is the class for you.
In this class we will take a closer look at the weekly rhythm and how to fully engage in it. We learn about the Holy Spirit and the gifts we are given as believers, and then we will discover through a Spiritual Gifts Survey what your gifts are. One night is all about volunteering and we will give you a closer look at each area of the church and the opportunities there are to serve, and the last night we sit down and connect with you one on one. We enjoy taking this time to get to know you, encourage you in your Spiritual Gifts, and talk about where you feel God might be calling you to use them.
Youth Profession of Faith
In these classes we will use God’s word, discussion, teaching, and group study to explore the foundational aspects of our faith. The class will meet every Wednesday night starting January 18th from 6:00-7:15pm in the forest room . The class will run through March 15th.
Adult Profession of Faith
In these classes we will use God’s word, discussion, teaching, and group study to explore the foundational aspects of our faith. The class will meet every Wednesday night starting January 18th from 6:00-7:15pm in the forest room . The class will run through March 15th.
Foundry 101
Interested in learning more about The Foundry or becoming a member? Foundry 101 is the place to start! Here you will learn more about who we are, our vision, mission & values. This class is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about us.
All the materials that you will need will be provided as well as hearty appetizers, however child care will not.
Papua New Guinea
Together with a team from YWAM Kona Ships, we will be working on the YWAM Liberty to assist in renovating rooms. They are looking for those that have speciality skills (i.e. welders, electricians) as well as general carpentry background. This work will help in providing a fresh space for the long term crew that serves aboard this ship. Cost for lodging and food will be $350 once there, but the larger expense will be the flights to and from the U.S., as well as a night’s lodging in Sydney.