February 26, 2015 A Weekly Newsletter of Fairview Baptist Church THE VIEW Jonathan Whitfield was preaching to coal miners in England. He asked one man, "What do you believe?" "Well, I believe the same as the church." "And what does the church believe?" "Well, they believe the same as me." Seeing he was getting nowhere, Whitfield said, "And what is it that you both believe?" "Well, I suppose the same thing." The majority of the things we believe were told us by someone we deem trustworthy. For example, we believe there is such a place as Zimbabwe because our geography teachers taught us so, but how many of us have actually been to see it? We couldn't testify from personal experience but we believe it because reliable people have told us it's true. As believers, we have a responsibility to know and share the truth of the gospel. Let's determine today to study His Word, spend time in prayer, and be ready to give an answer for the hope that is within us! This Thursday we have a tremendous opportunity to do just that….the Wild Game Feast. Our church will host upwards of 1000+ men, women, boys, and girls to a delicious meal and a guest speaker who will share the Gospel of Jesus. Glenn Chapellear is a professional fisherman who fishes on the FLW Tour and is the founder of Sportsmen’s Outreach. Sportsmen’s Outreach is a ministry which God is using to touch the hearts of countless men with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the Tour level competitions and mission opportunities. You will not want to miss his presentation…….also, be praying for those in attendance who are lost and without hope. This may be the only time they enter the doors of a church….what an opportunity we have!! At the conclusion, we will give away tons of door prizes that have been graciously given by so many businesses and individuals throughout our community. I hope you will make every effort to be here Thursday at 6:00 pm. Have a blessed week! Bro. Larry 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear: 55+ Ministry 55+ Choir 4:45-5:30 p.m. in the 55+ Suite 55+ Home Touch Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Meet at the church 55+ Life Issues Tuesday’s through March 31 at Noon in the Fellowship Hall Lunch served at 11:30 No Life Issues on March 10 55+ Fellowship Thursday, March 5 5:30 p.m. in the FH Guest: Missy Buchanan Sympathy to Lee Shackelford & Family upon the death of his uncle, Willie McDill Sympathy to Randy Thrash & Family upon the death of his father, Jessie Thrash EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS March 1 AM Service: Nursery A Nursery B Nursery C Room 109 Room 110 Room 111 Room 108 Room 106 Courtney Campbell, Coordinator Sherry Young, Kellie King, Diane Lee, Debbie Butler Matt & Beth Keith Dena Jordan, WORKER NEEDED Kelly McKellar, Andy Boyd Mike & Kali Harris Ricky Sandifer, Cammy Saint Christin Pack, Mike McReynolds Leigh Loudermilk, Kati Noland PM Service: Nursery A Room 109 Room 110 Melody Adams, Coordinator Lisa Rector, Karen Bowers Michelle Gardner, Chip Kain Gwen Sisson, Bill Crenshaw SPRING BREAK MISSION NEEDS Hot Wheel type cars Hair accessories Crayons Bubbles Single subject notebooks Mechanical pencils Hand lotion Toothpaste Toothbrushes Combs Soap Wash clothes Hard candy Compact mirrors Beginning in March “The View” will be a monthly newsletter. The first monthly edition will be available on March 5. EMERGE STUDENT MINISTRY Student Ministry Teams—Sundays at 5:00 p.m. Praise Band, Student Worship Room Clowns, Room 203, Activities Building Creative Worship, Room 13, Flat Top Building Ensemble, Choir Room Student Bible Drill, Room 4 Flat Top Building (meets 4:30-5:30 p.m.) COLLEGE Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00-7:50 p.m. College Dominican Mission: May 9-15 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Winter Jam Thursday, February 26 Leave from Fairview at 4:00 p.m. VBS 2015 – Lifeway’s Journey Off the Map June 8-12, 2015 Student Breakfast: Sunday, March 1st at 9:00 a.m. Children’s Camp July 6-8, 2015 Parent Meeting: Sunday, March 1st at 4:30 p.m. in the sanctuary Guatemala Mission March 7-14, 2015. Cost: $950 Family Night: Sunday, March 29 after evening worship in the Student Building SECRET CHURCH Secret Church #15 is coming Friday, April, 24. The theme is “Christ, Culture, and a Call to Action” and the focus country will be Vietnam. We are called to engage this culture with a firm understanding of the gospel. If you would like to watch as a class fellowship or as an outreach to neighbors/friends, please contact Charles Sylvest in the church office, 328-2924. These viewings will be hosted in area homes. A list of locations will be published when known. Directors and Teachers are needed for VBS, June 8-12 See Carla or Robin Christian Women’s Job Corp Needs Paper Products: Heavy duty plates, heavy duty flatware, coffee cups, large ice tea cups, plastic zipper-gallon, quart, plastic containers with lids -small Office Supplies: Tape-Scotch, post it notessmall, address labels-Avery self stick, return address labels-Avery 24895, printer paper,white and colors, business card perforated blanks-white, for laser printers, Avery 8371 or comparable, 10/page, envelopes-legal size. Class Needs: Notebook dividers (packs of 5 or 8), snacks for break time-individually wrapped, e.g. Nutri-grain bars, granola bars, trail mix, etc. coffee creamer, coffee stir sticks, 1.5” 3-ring white binders with clear pocket on cover, pencil pockets to put in 3 ring binders, gift bags-small and medium, with tissue Funding for: Postage, Bibles (KJV-20 per case)We order the same version for all the participants so the page numbers match. Gas assistance for participants in need. Can purchase these amounts of $15 or $25 or donate funding. Gas cards are dispersed weekly to participants traveling more than 20 miles one way to CWJC., Childcare assistance for participants in need. Volunteer needs: Christian Friends (mentors) Wild Game Feast Thursday, February 26 6:00 p.m. Special Guest: Glenn Chappelear, Professional Fisherman Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children Church Supper Reservations March 4 Hamburgers Call or email the church office to make supper reservations/cancellations by NOON on Tuesday each week. 662.328.2924 or [email protected] Adults (7th grade and older) $5 Children (6th grade and under) $4 Family Maximum $15 A gift to the Annie Armstrong Offering has been received in Honor of Tom & Mitzi Green DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING Sundays at 5:30 p.m. “Made to Crave”, a ladies class that will enable spiritual empowerment to any healthy eating plan you choose. A video driven study by Lysa TerKeurst. Seven weeks, $5 cost. Facilitator is Laura Beth Sylvest Room C, 2nd Floor, Ed. Bldg “Taking Down Goliath”, a men’s class detailing the GIANTS that men face and how to conquer them. A video driven study by Johnny Hunt. Eight Weeks, $5 cost. Facilitator is Charles Sylvest Room 214, 2nd Floor, Ed. Bldg. “In Christ “– A study exploring what the Bible says about our identity in Christ. Understanding the truth of who you are in Him will radically transform your thinking, your motivations, and your life. Facilitator: Bro Kevin; Rm W-125 “Living a Life of Love and Laughter,” a video driven study with Dennis Swangberg. A class lasting 6 weeks, cost is $5. Facilitator is Doug Warren Ladies Bible Study “How do you Walk the Way you Talk”, a ladies weekday study led by Terri Houston. This class meets on Tuesdays at 9:15am. This class will meet in an ongoing manner with continuous Bible studies designed toward ladies topics and Christian Discipleship. Cost of this class is $5. Room 102, FH Vacation Bible School-2015 Journey Off the Map! SAY YES TO VBS! We Love Fairview in February... Actually all year round but there is a special emphasis through our Sunday School this February. We are asking all people in attendance to wear a name tag each Sunday. It will help us in our classes, hallways, and worship to be able to catch a name we forgot or even meet someone new. Name tags will be provided in your Sunday School class each week. Show your love for the fellowship and ministry of FBC! NEW MEMBER Sarah Williamson 975 Lake Lowndes Road Columbus, MS 39702 Deacon: Billy Aultman March 1, 2015 Sunday ALL VBS Staff- Directors and Teachers Pick up Literature Location: Children’s Welcome Center Time: 4:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. Come and go  Family Movie Night Sunday, March 15 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall “Courageous” Bring snacks and soft drinks! Popcorn water and tea will be provided.