CHURCH NEWS 12/18/24
Upcoming Dates
- December 23 - Christmas Eve Eve Service, 6:30pm, FWC Sanctuary
- January 5 & 26 - Worship nights to bookend 21 Days of Prayer, 6:30pm. More info to come
- January 6-26 - 21 Days of Prayer
- January 11 - Discover Your Purpose Classes 1 & 2 (see Discover below)
- January 11 - Membership Class (see Connect below)
- January 12 (week of) - Winter Groups begin. More info to come
- February 7-8 - Marriage Encounter. See more info and sign up here
Our church exists to Love God, Connect with Others,
Discover Your Purpose, and Make a Difference!
New announcements will be bold below
LOVE GOD
- Sunday Songs - Are you interested in listening to the songs you sang at church on Sunday? You can! The songs will be listed here each week for you to look up:
- Sing to the King - Passion
- O Come Let Us Adore Him
- Gratitude - Brandon Lake
- Great Are You Lord - Chris Tomlin
- Abide - Aaron Williams & Dwell Songs
- Read the Bible in the New Year! - Plan now for how you will engage with Scripture in 2025. Whether you choose a read-through-in-one-year plan or take it slower, consider how/where/when you'll meet with God. There are many plans on the YouVersion Bible app, including The Bible Recap. Learn more at thebiblerecap.com. As well, we have a few journals left if you enjoy notetaking/journaling while reading the Bible. Pick up a "bands journal" at the Welcome Desk while supplies last.
CONNECT WITH OTHERS
- Membership Class – Whether you want to become a formal member of FWC or are interested in learning about the Wesleyan Church, sign up here to join the next Membership Class on January 11, 3:30-5pm at Pastor Jeff & Amy's house (6629 SE 00 W, Jonesboro). Membership is a commitment to this body of believers with the benefits of fellowship, discipleship, and ownership. As well, this class prepares you for our Local Church Conference (LCC, our annual business meeting) in April, where you’ll have a voice in decisions and a vote for leadership positions.
DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE
- Praying for the Persecuted Church - over the next few weeks, we will emphasize here how those of us in a safe and free country can pray for those who experience severe persecution for having faith in Jesus. Please add our persecuted family to your prayer list for a while. Also, to read some of their stories, free Voice of the Martyr magazines are in the welcome center on the pallet wall.
- Pray they will be refreshed through God's Word and grow in faith (Eph. 6:17)
- Pray they will be strengthened through the prayers of fellow believers (Jude 20-25)
- Discover Your Purpose 1 Class – What is your great joy and passion in life? How has God uniquely gifted you to make an impact for His Kingdom? This interactive class is designed to help you find your identity in Christ, learn your spiritual gifts, and discover how you were uniquely designed to make a difference in the world. The next class is offered January 11, 1-3pm at Pastor Jeff & Amy's house (6629 SE 00 W, Jonesboro). Snacks are provided. Sign up here (limited space available)
- Discover Your Purpose 2 Class - If you have been through the first Discover Your Purpose Class, then this sequel class is for you! DYP2 promotes a deeper connection with God by teaching rhythms to intentionally set our lives on Jesus. It's about spiritual transformation. As in DYP1, this class will be interactive and discussion-oriented. Snacks and a free book are provided for each participant. Sign up here for the January 11, 10am-12pm, class located at Pastor Jeff & Amy's house - 6629 SE 00 W, Jonesboro. Sign up here (limited space available).
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- End of year giving - Thank you for your faithfulness in financially giving throughout the year as we love and minister to our community and our congregation with the Good News of Jesus Christ. As there are some who are able to give above and beyond, we want to remind you that all end of the year giving must be received or postmarked by December 31, 2024.
- Send a Card - Could you send a Christmas card to Andrew Smelser (son of Ron & Sabrina) who is serving in the military in Kuwait and won't be able to return home for the holidays? If so, his address is below (regular U.S. postage will work).
CPT Andrew Smelser
401st AFSB
ATTN SWA SPO
APO, AE 09366
401st AFSB
ATTN SWA SPO
APO, AE 09366
Save the Date!
- May 3 , 2025 - Fairmount Town Rummage - save your donations for missions!