November 10, 2019
Message Notes
November 10, 2019 | Teacher: Ken Wilson
Message Resource - Ideals of Ministry
Message Resource - No Plan B
WITNESSES:
The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of Acts
Shepherds: Guard Yourself and the Flock
(Acts 20:17-38)
Jesus and Paul -
Journey to Jerusalem -
Preparation for Ministry -
Two ways to listen to this message -
The Example of Paul
Effective ministry prepares disciples for future ministry
by teaching the entire gospel of grace
to unbelievers and believers.
(20:17-27)
Integrity: The Character of Paul’s Ministry in the Past (20:17-21)
Determination: The Purpose of Paul’s Ministry is the Future (20:22-27)
The Role of Shepherds
Effective ministers guard their own hearts and
work hard to shepherd the hearts of others.
(20:28-38)
Protection: Be vigilant and be shepherds (20:28-31).
Sanctification: Embrace grace and work hard (20:32-38).
Lessons for Witnesses:
Witnesses, rooted in the Word of God, proclaim the grace of God
and respond to that grace with integrity and hard work.
Next Steps
• Pray for the elders and other shepherds at Fellowship.
• Evaluate how you are doing as a shepherd of those under your care.
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 - Ephesians 4:1-16
• Tuesday - 1 Peter 5:1-11
• Wednesday - Acts 6:1-6
• Thursday - John 21:15-17
• Friday - Acts 21:1-16
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 20:17-38.
• 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?
• Discuss your pastor growing up. What positive things do you remember? What were challenges?
• What are essential qualities of a good shepherd?
• How do you guard your own heart?
• Paul uses his own life as an example. Why are personal examples so powerful?
• How is your life an example for others? What do you think should change to make your life a better example?
• Why is grace so central to the Christian life? How is grace a motivator for holiness?
AT FELLOWSHIP
Operation Christmas Child Kick-OFF
Operation Christmas Child collection week is almost here!
We are excited about your involvement as we work toward our goal of 6001 boxes! The GO Store, located in Downtown Conway, is the perfect place for you to buy approved items to put in your box for a fraction of the cost of retail. That means, if you plan to pack 1 box,
you might be able to pack 2 or 3 boxes for the same amount!
Also, we need MANY volunteers for OCC Collection Week, November 18 - 25, 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.
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. Register www.fellowshipconway.org/register.
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.
Finances
Weekly budget 25,650
Giving For 10/27 25,410
Giving For 11/03 28,281
YTD budget 487,351
YTD Giving 466,174
over (under) (21,177)
Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,581,002
Received-to-date 1,230,480