November 17, 2019
Message Notes
November 17, 2019 | Teacher: Shane Wanamaker
Joshua:
Be Strong and Courageous
(Joshua 1:1-9)
God will give you more than you can handle, but He will
be with you through it all.
Knowledge and constant application of God’s Word is CENTRAL
to thriving in the promised land.
We are strong and courageous, because of who is with us.
God’s unwavering faithfulness demands courageous obedience.
Next Steps
• Courageously take the next step in obedience in what God has called you to.
• Commit to obey God’s calling regardless of the cost.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
• Monday - 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
• Tuesday - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
• Wednesday - 1 Corinthians 14:1-19
• Thursday - 1 Corinthians 14:20-40
• Friday - Acts 21:17-26
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Acts 21:1-16.
• What was the main point of the message this week?
• Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message?
• What was your main takeaway from this week’s message?
• Why is it so hard to find life-giving Christian Community?
• When have you been surprised by the Christian Community you have found? What was that like?
• When have you not been able to find Christian Community? What was that like?
• They prayed on the beach. Why do you think this is mentioned?
• How do you know when you are hearing the guidance of the Lord clearly? How does Christian community fit into that process?
• How much suffering would you be willing to endure if you were pretty sure it was a result of following God’s will?
• How much suffering would you be willing to endure if you were absolutely sure it was a result of following God’s will?
AT FELLOWSHIP
Operation Christmas Child Collection Week is Here!
We need MANY volunteers for OCC Collection Week starting tomorrow, so please visit the Fellowship app on your phone and click the OCC icon to sign up or visit the website and click on the OCC menu. You can drop off your shoe boxes any time this week, but next Sunday, November 24th is the LAST day we can accept shoeboxes for 2019. Thank you for helping us reach our 6001 shoebox goal!
OCC NATIONAL COLLECTION WEEK NOVEMBER 18-25
Sign-up today at our table in the atrium or online at https://tinyurl.com/yyhvz549. We need lots of people serving in a variety of ways to make this year’s collection week a success.
Financial Peace University Live Event | November 20 | 5:45 p.m.
The live stream of Financial Peace Live is a one-night-only event, broadcast live across the country. Thousands will gather at host sites in their cities to watch Dave Ramsey and Chris Hogan teach the 7 Baby Steps and show that anyone CAN win with money. Join us at 5:45 p.m. in the NEXT Room, food will be provided. Register at https://www.fpu.com/1105504. Child care by RSVP to Shann@conwaycorp.net
Dedication Sunday with the Family | November 24 | Both Services
The culmination of Operation Christmas Child happens Sunday, November 24th, during the 9:00 and 10:45 am services. Fellowship will gather together (Kindergarten and older) to worship and celebrate all that God has done during the OCC season. We will have a time of dedication through prayer during both services. Bring the whole family to ask the Lord to use all the Gospel opportunities in the room to further His Kingdom. You will not want to miss this Sunday!
Parent’s Night Out | December 6 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Parents, don’t miss out on this annual event!! Enjoy a date night or just relax at home by yourself while we take care of your kids. We will play games, eat snacks, watch a movie, and have tons of fun! Open for all Fellowship Kids families, through 4th grade. Register at www.fellowshipconway.org/register.
NEW PODCAST
Fellowship has a new podcast where you can get caught up on our current sermon series. Open your podcast app and search for “Fellowship Bible Church of Conway.” Then hit subscribe and make sure to continue the journey through Acts even if you miss a week.
Mark Your Calendars | Warming Station | January 12-18
We are once again ministering to Faulkner County’s homeless population in partnership with the Ministry Center. We do this by providing a meal every evening to serve, as well as have two women and two men spend the night with those who are taking shelter during the night. More information to come.
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Finances
Weekly budget 25,650
Gving For 11/03 28,281
Giving For 11/10 22,064
YTD Budget 513,001
YTD Giving 488,873
over (under) (24,128)
Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,581,227
Received-to-date 1,233,230