Advent Week 1 - The Good News of Christmas
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The Good News of Christmas
Luke 2:10
Angelic Appearance
Angelic Command
The Good News of Christmas is that because of the hope we have in Jesus,
we have nothing to fear.
Next Steps
• I will spend time focusing on the assured hope in Jesus this Advent season. •
• My fear will be met with trusting prayer to my faithful God.
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 - Joshua 1:7-9
• Tuesday - 2 Timothy 1:6-14
• Wednesday - Proverbs 3:5-6
• Thursday - Psalm 119:65-72
• Friday - Psalm 23
Finances
Weekly Budget 25,962
Giving For 11/22 28,708
Giving For 11/29 16,550
YTD Budget 571,154
YTD Giving 554,234
(under) (16,920)
Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,631,854
Received-to-date 1,494,242
Christmas Offering
Our elders have determined our annual Christmas Offering will address three areas this year.
First, we will provide $10,000 to Renewal Ranch, a vital ministry partner of Fellowship
that has suffered financially during this COVID season.
Next, this week we were made aware of some major needs in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua due to two hurricanes hitting within weeks. In response, the elders have decided to add $2,000 to send in
support of our Nicaragua partners.
Finally, we will put Fellowship on strong financial footing by fulfilling the remaining $130,000 of the Generations campaign before we go to permanent financing February, 2021.
Together, we can make a difference now and into the future by giving to the Christmas Offering.
To be part, go to 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.
Fellowship’s Angel Tree
Fellowship’s annual Angel Tree, sponsored by the Girlfriend’s Ministry, will be assisting local families by partnering with the Conway Fire Department’s Christmas Boot Drive (benefiting families in need identified through Conway Public Schools). Tags are available today and can be picked up at the Angel Tree in the atrium. Take a tag, scan the QR code or type in the web address and you will see all the items that are needed this Christmas. Please return your gifts by Sunday, December 13th at noon. Thank you for serving families right here in our own community.
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.