Advent Week 3 - The Good News of Christmas
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The Good News of Christmas
”Great Joy"
(Luke 2:10)
But the angel said to them,
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news
that will cause great joy for all the people.
Joy - The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Joy - the Bible Project(mp4)
Joy - the Bible Project Website
The Bible and Joy
Full joy is found in the future, but tastes are available now.
The focus of joy is in the future (Revelation 19:7).
This life provides glimpses of real joy (Ecclesiastes 3:12-13, et al).
Joy is most often found in the presence of God (Psalm 16:11).
Jesus and Great Joy
The ministry of Jesus is full of joy.
There is great joy at the birth of Christ (Matthew 2:10).
There is great joy during the life of Christ (Luke 13:17).
There is great joy at the resurrection of Christ (Luke 24:41, 52).
Christians and Joy
The joyful Christian is full of faith, hope and love.
Faith: Joy is directly connected to faith (1 Peter 1:3-7)
Hope: Joy rests on a foundation of hope (Romans 15:13).
Love: Joy grows out of love as a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
Jesus brings great joy because He accomplishes our redemption
and brings us into the presence of God.
Next Steps
• Enjoy the gifts of God in this life.
• Anticipate full joy in the life to come.
Finances
Weekly Budget 25,962
Giving For 12/06 82,000
Giving For 12/13 20,108
YTD Budget 623,077
YTD Giving 656,342
over 33,265
Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,640,882
Received-to-date 1,505,878
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Christmas Offering Today
This morning we will collect our 2020 Christmas Offering.
We are excited to see how God will use the money collected to impact three areas -
Renewal Ranch • Puerto Cabezas • Generations Campaign
You can put your gift in an envelope found on a seat near you, give online,
or drop by the ministry office later this week.
fellowshipconway.org/christmas2020.
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect” section of your bulletin, tear it off, and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Invite someone to experience Christmas at Fellowship at our Candlelight Christmas Eve service, 5:00 p.m. here at Fellowship or online at 6:00 pm. Both services will be meaningful as we celebrate Christ together. Fellowship’s online service can be viewed on our website, Youtube, and Facebook.
Fellowship 101
Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, January 24, 9:00 a.m. in the conference room during 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. During the hour and a half, you will get a chance to ask questions and meet some of our ministry leaders. Text ‘101’ to 501-434-4449 for more information.
Home Church Launching in 2021
At Fellowship, our Home Churches are the lifeblood of our community. In a Home Church you will build deep relationships with other believers because of your mutual bond to Jesus Christ, as you study God’s Word, pray together, and serve alongside one another. We believe that God intended for people to live in community and we want to encourage you to be a part of our Home Church ministry launching in January 2021. Questions? Contact Michael Harrison mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.
Perspectives | January 18 - May 10, 2021 | 2nd Baptist
God has a “world-sized” role for every Christian in His global purpose. Whether people go to distant countries or stay at home is a secondary issue. The primary issue is what most people are hungry to discover: vision to live a life of purpose. Discovering that vision makes this course valuable, and perhaps crucial, for any Christian. To sign-up or to learn more about this great opportunity, go to https://www.perspectives.org.
Holiday Ministry Office Hours
The minstry office will be closed December 24, December 25 and January 1. The ministry office will be open until noon December 31.