Advent Week 4 - The Good News of Christmas
The Good News of Christmas
"For All People"
(Luke 2:10)
For the bulletin in PDF form, click here.
But the angel said to them,
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news
that will cause great joy for all the people."
The Old Testament Preview
God chose Abraham to father a nation and bless the whole world.
Genesis 12:1-3
The New Testament Inauguration
Jesus Christ brings redemption and joy to the whole world.
Luke 2:10
The Example of Jesus
Jesus Christ brings salvation to all people up and down the social spectrum.
The Gospel of Luke
The Model of the Church
The early church took the message of salvation to
all people around the known world.
The Acts of the Apostles
The Great Commission of Jesus
Jesus Christ sends us to take the gospel to all nations.
Matthew 28:16-20
The unified purpose of God throughout history is
to bring glory to Himself by declaring the message of salvation
through faith in Jesus Christ to everyone in the entire world.
Next Steps
• Get your fingerprints on the Great Commission.
• Prioritize your spiritual growth in 2021.
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 - Genesis 12:1-9
• Tuesday - Psalm 98
• Wednesday - Acts 1:1-9
• Thursday - Revelation 7:1-17
• Friday - Matthew 28:16-28
Fellowship 101
We invite you to join us for a morning to learn more about Fellowship.
This is a great opportunity to learn about our mission, values, and ministries. If you’re new to Fellowship, mark your calendars for Sunday, January 24, 9:00 a.m. (conference room) to hear what
God is doing and where He is taking us.
During this time you will get to meet some of our ministry leaders and ask questions that will help you in your search for a home church. We’re excited to meet you!
Text ‘101’ to 501-434-4449 for more information.
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.
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.
Christmas Offering
Thank you for your contributions to the Christmas Offering. If you haven’t been able to contribute there’s still time to help the following 3 areas - Renewal Ranch, Puerto Cabezas, and the 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.
Holiday Ministry Office Hours
The minstry office will be open until noon on December 31 and closed January 1.
End of the Year Giving
We are thankful for the generosity of the Fellowship Family, especially during a global pandemic. If you want any contributions to count for 2020, gifts need to be received by the ministry office by noon on December 31, online by 11:59 pm, or postmarked by Dec 31, 2020. Looking forward to a great 2021.
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