The Relational Presence of God in Jesus Christ - The First Fulfillment
The Relational Presence of God
in Jesus Christ
(The First Fulfillment)
Review:
• Design and Desire
• Tabernacle and Temple
• Prophesied and Pictured
Emmanuel - “God with Us” (Matthew 1:23)
• God is always with us - Omnipresence
• God wants to be in relationship with us - Relational Presence
“He Tabernacled Among Us” (John 1:14)
• The place became a Person
• The Person reconciled us to God (Romans 5:10; 2 Corinthians 5:18. et al)
“In Christ all the Fullness of Deity Lives in Bodily Form” (Colossians 2:9)
• Jesus is God and nothing less.
• In Christ we have all we need.
• Cancel the quest for something more.
God’s relational presence in the Person of Jesus Christ
is the path to a reconciled relationship with God.
Next Steps
• Take time to thank God for His gracious, wise, and loving plan to reconcile us to Himself.
• Focus on the humility and sacrifice of Christ that makes a relationship with God possible.
• Rely on the Holy Spirit to live consistently in relationship with 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 - John 1:1-18
•. Tuesday - Ephesians 1:2-14
•. Wednesday - Romans 5:1-11
•. Thursday - Colossians 2:1-15
•. Friday - Colossians 2:16-23
Finances
Weekly Budget 32,692
Giving For 12/10 33,392
Giving For 12/17 35,924
YTD Budget 784,615
Giving 817,308
(Under) (37,476)
End of the Year Giving
For contributions to be counted on your 2023 taxes, checks must be received in the Fellowship ministry office no later than Friday, December 29 by 1:30 PM or be postmarked by December 31. In addition, you can give online at fellowhipconway.org/give before January 1.
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 Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Christmas Offering
In December, we are taking up a special offering for the Operation Christmas Child Special Pack (held in October 2024). The gifts received will determine the number of boxes we are able to send. To send each gospel opportunity (box), it costs $20 for items, transportation, and the tools needed to share the hope found in Christ with a child. Please consider giving above and beyond your regular giving to the worthy cause of getting the gospel to sensitive areas that are difficult to reach. You can use the envelope in a seat near you or give online by selecting “Christmas Offering” from the options. For an idea of what we are trying to raise, last year we packed 2,600 boxes, which is equal to $52,000.
Fellowship 101
We invite you to join us on Sunday, January 14, at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to hear about our mission, values, and our ministries. If you’re new to Fellowship, join us in the conference room (first floor) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Perspectives
Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of God’s global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. You will journey with believers from across our community, clarifying each believer’s remarkable opportunity to co-labor with God in His global purpose. You have an integral role to play in God’s story! Class starts January 16. Register and pay by December 31 to save $25. Partial scholarships and childcare available. For more information, contact Brianjamesdarnell81@gmail.com.
Poinsettias
If you purchased a poinsettia in Honor or Memory, please take them home today to enjoy.
Equipping Classes
We have multiple classes beginning in January. Check them out at fellowshipconway.org/equipping