Yes folks, we did it

Sunday 11-6 we broke the goal with 351 folks attending Fellowship Church. That is Because We Understand That Found People Find People . I was excited as 4 of my invites led to 9. There are over 34 thousand people in Habersham county that do NOT attend any church. The harvest is plentiful and by inviting people to church you are inviting them to a relationship with Christ. Now, you may be saying, I didn't have any of my invites attend. I invited 3 people that didn't make it to Fellowship Church, but they might come this week. The point is, keep inviting. Every Sunday is an opportunity to invite people to church and Jesus.

11-6___325___The principles apply

Hey folks here is a blog published by Perry Noble yesterday that will help you understand and be successful following Christ to build the church.

CLICK HERE FOR BLOG

We may not reach 100k soon but the 325 is not the end goal either. The facility we occupy would easily meet the needs of 600 to 800 with multiple services. This is only .2% of our current county's population of 44,000. If we reach 10% of the county that equals 4400 changed lives! That would surely change what happens in our community. The church attendance of Habersham would be almost double from the current 5000 reported currently. Read the blog, invite people, pray, invite people, serve, invite people. Together we can bring more to Jesus.

recap:
#1 – Because We Understand That Found People Find People…
#2 – Because We Understand That Saved People Serve People…
#3 – Because We Understand That Growing People Change…
#4 – Because We Understand That We Can’t Do Life Alone…
#5 – Because We Understand That We Cannot Out Give God…

Invest and Invite

I would like to ask you to join us for the next 35 days by investing and invite your friends to Fellowship Church on 11-6. The message "Praise You In the Storm" will be sure a message that will be life changing!

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How We Can Best Support Fellowship Church.

 Here are some things you can do to fully support the ministry of our church…

• RADICAL PRAYERS – Acts 4:32 ^32-33The whole congregation of believers was united as one—one heart, one mind! They didn't even claim ownership of their own possessions. No one said, "That's mine; you can't have it." They shared everything. The apostles gave powerful witness to the resurrection of the Master Jesus, and grace was on all of them.
• INVEST AND INVITE – Don’t give up one someone, remember…God didn’t give up on you!!!
• GENEROUS GIVING – Resources, Time and Talents.
• UNSELFISH ATTITUDES –Acts 4:22-24 ^22-24"But there is another urgency before me now. I feel compelled to go to Jerusalem. I'm completely in the dark about what will happen when I get there. I do know that it won't be any picnic, for the Holy Spirit has let me know repeatedly and clearly that there are hard times and imprisonment ahead. But that matters little. What matters most to me is to finish what God started: the job the Master Jesus gave me of letting everyone I meet know all about this incredibly extravagant generosity of God.

This  brings back an excitement I want to share,

I LOVE MY CHURCH!

Real hope for Haiti Website

Here is a link for Real Hope for Haiti

http://www.realhopeforhaiti.org/

Please remember to be praying for our fellow FCer's journey to Haiti.

Haiti, good article from World Vison

Click HERE to Read.

Church Out of Church MAY 22, 9AM

In an exciting partnership, Fellowship Church and community volunteers will serve making Habersham County Better on Community Service Day, Sunday, May 22.

Located at 230 Industrial Park Road, Fellowship Church is no stranger to leading community events. In the past 5 years they have helped sponsor Peachy Clean Day for the City of Baldwin, handed out Free Cold Drinks on Hot summer days, wrapped Christmas Presents, free garden plant give away and recently gas cards.
“This is going to be an exciting day for Fellowship Church and the broader community. We’re encouraging everyone to get out there and do a service project during the weekend," said Stan Crump, Campus Pastor. “There’s something for everyone, so I hope to see a great mix of individuals, families, students, teachers, seniors, non-profits, service organizations, faith-based groups, and members of the business community join me in volunteering on this day of service.”

Fellowship Church events are fun for the whole family. No experience is required. Start time is at 9: AM May 22 and lunch will be served. Preregister by emailing contact@fellowshipga.org or call 706.894.1500

Nothing, you see, is impossible with God.

Luke 1


So many others have tried their hand at putting together a story of the wonderful harvest of Scripture and history that took place among us, using reports handed down by the original eyewitnesses who served this Word with their very lives. Since I have investigated all the reports in close detail, starting from the story’s beginning, I decided to write it all out for you, most honorable Theophilus, so you can know beyond the shadow of a doubt the reliability of what you were taught.

26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to the Galilean village of Nazareth to a virgin engaged to be married to a man descended from David. His name was Joseph, and the virgin’s name, Mary.  Upon entering, Gabriel greeted her: Good morning! You’re beautiful with God’s beauty, Beautiful inside and out! God be with you. She was thoroughly shaken, wondering what was behind a greeting like that. But the angel assured her, “Mary, you have nothing to fear. God has a surprise for you: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son and call his name Jesus.

 He will be great,

be called ‘Son of the Highest.’

The Lord God will give him

the throne of his father David;

 He will rule Jacob’s house forever—

no end, ever, to his kingdom.”

 Mary said to the angel, “But how? I’ve never slept with a man.”

 The angel answered,

The Holy Spirit will come upon you,

the power of the Highest hover over you;

Therefore, the child you bring to birth will be called Holy, Son of God. “And did you know that your cousin Elizabeth conceived a son, old as she is? Everyone called her barren, and here she is six months’ pregnant!
 Nothing, you see, is impossible with God.”

Are you allowing God to do the impossible in your life?

Join us Sunday @FC to learn more!

TIME CHANGE SATURDAY NIGHT MARCH 12

Move your clock forward 1 hr Saturday Night!

Invite and Invest

Recently I had some time talking with some folks about how they arrived at Fellowship Church. One had previously  attended for a Baptismal Service. Enjoyed the service but wasn't ready for church. The other person wasn't looking for church when he the two met. One day talking the agreed they needed to attend church. She remembered Fellowship Church and the Baptism Service and suggested that they attend. Along came another for a visit. The second Sunday Jake, having been invited by Heather, crossed over from attending church to Jesus' arms.
What can happen by a simple invitation?
LIFE CHANGE for eternity with Jesus.

Who can you invest and invite?

Bring them to church and let them meet Jesus.


Fellowship Church, providing and environment for people to follow Jesus.

Leviticus 20:22-26

 “Do what I tell you, all my decrees and laws; live by them so that the land where I’m bringing you won’t vomit you out. You simply must not live like the nations I’m driving out before you. They did all these things and I hated every minute of it. “I’ve told you, remember, that you will possess their land that I’m giving to you as an inheritance, a land flowing with milk and honey. I am God, your God, who has distinguished you from the nations... Live holy lives before me because I, God, am holy. I have distinguished you from the nations to be my very own.



A holy life is treasured by God. Look at the last line and hear God say "to be my very own". Wow God wants me and you to be His very own. Now you may ask isn't it all His anyway? Yes but He has given me the choice to accept His gift.
The story here comes from when the Israelites were yet in the promise land. In the earlier chapters God had given instruction on how to live God honoring lives. The Old Testament has 600+ laws that the people used to live by, that may seem like a lot but we have exponentially more.

God gave Israel land that had belonged to other sinful people. He warned the Israelites that the expulsion for sin could be repeated. We face the same today as the consequences for sin still remain.

God told the Israelites He expected them to live holy lives and the land flowing with milk and honey would be their land. God promises us today a land like this, Heaven.

Pray for forgiveness of sin in your life and allow the God of the universe give you the promised land.

Did you hear that?

1 Samuel 3


1 The boy Samuel was serving God under Eli’s direction. This was at a time when the revelation of God was rarely heard or seen. One night Eli was sound asleep (his eyesight was very bad—he could hardly see). It was well before dawn; the sanctuary lamp was still burning. Samuel was still in bed in the Temple of God, where the Chest of God rested. Then God called out, “Samuel, Samuel!”
Samuel answered, “Yes? I’m here.”
Then he ran to Eli saying, “I heard you call. Here I am.”
Eli said, “I didn’t call you. Go back to bed.” And so he did.
God called again, “Samuel, Samuel!”
Samuel got up and went to Eli, “I heard you call. Here I am.”
Again Eli said, “Son, I didn’t call you. Go back to bed.” (This all happened before Samuel knew God for himself. It was before the revelation of God had been given to him personally.)
God called again, “Samuel!”—the third time! Yet again Samuel got up and went to Eli, “Yes? I heard you call me. Here I am.”
That’s when it dawned on Eli that God was calling the boy. So Eli directed Samuel, “Go back and lie down. If the voice calls again, say, ‘Speak, God. I’m your servant, ready to listen.’” Samuel returned to his bed.
Then God came and stood before him exactly as before, calling out, “Samuel! Samuel!”
Samuel answered, “Speak. I’m your servant, ready to listen.”

Last week I was awaken earlier than normal. I like to think I am beating the system by setting my alarm clock 15 minutes fast. This allows me to snooze two extra times, who doesn't wanna snooze two extra times a day.
I had gotten up and was dressed, not to be the only one up early I started to wake my family and then the phone rang.
Mom called saying Dad had fallen, "please hurry to the house". I told Missy I knew why I had been awakened early that day. Slipping on my shoes and I jumped into the car, flashers engaged and hit the road. Arriving I found "Pop" with a cut on his arm and shaken from the fall.
He was going to be OK. I bandaged his wound and stayed a while.
 
What If I had giving in to my snooze? I wouldn't have been ready for the call.
 
Samuel was being awaken by the voice of God. He went to Eli each time then Eli got it. THe voice must be God's. Eli's instructions are important for us today. Many times we spend time in prayer just praying away. Then we go away never stopping to say, “Speak. I’m your servant, ready to listen.”


Are you Listening, really Listening for God's voice when you pray.
Pause now and listen.....

Its a matter of Life or Death

Yes it is that important. I was reminded this week that what we do to bring people to an environment where they can follow Jesus is of the utmost importance. Fellowship Church is a great place to bring your unchurched friends to hear the message of hope through Jesus. Our teams work hard each week to be ready for the attendees. Parking, First Impressions, Guest Services, Cafe, Care Ministry, Worship Team, Creative Team and Craig. 

I want to encourage you to invite those you know need Jesus, You don't have to "pray about it" because they have already been on your heart. Identify who they are and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you to invite them, this Sunday.

But wait....there's more! Invest in those you invite, remember people don't care how much you care until they see how much you CARE!

Pray, love, encourage and stay consistent with those God has given you.

You have the power to change a death back into life by the time you spend investing and inviting. Over 80% come to church because you invited them. We see this each week on the communication cards in the line how did you come to FC. Thank You to those who have invited. If you haven't invited. Start today and make Investing and Inviting a regular part of your day.

 

 

Five Secrets to the First Century Church

Hi folks,
Radical has started at Fellowship Church and small groups will be launching out this week. Exciting times we are living in. I read this blog at Bill Easums regularly and would like to share it with you. I also would like to comment on the five things Bill found and allow you to comment and discuss also. Check it out HERE!
1. Life is meant to be given away.
Bill is right and we all agree in theory. It is in practice where we fail. We do not plan times to give away life and we do not go expectantly. If I think about looking for ways to give away life, God is good to provide me with ample opportunity. I have to be willing to join Him when and where He offers. Guarantee it will not always be what I had in mind but as I attach myself to his call I discover it to be better.
John 10:17-18 17 This is why the Father loves me: because I freely lay down my life. And so I am free to take it up again.18 No one takes it from me. I lay it down of my own free will. I have the right to lay it down; I also have the right to take it up again. I received this authority personally from my Father.”

I can please God when I lay down myself and give it to him.

Radical Starts Soon!

Hey folks I am very excited about the new year as we get Radical. I have been rereading the book for a couple months and still find new truths in this book. Read some of the reviews at this LINK . I am sure this will be in your top 5 of life changing events if you will be a part. There are many things going on around Fellowship Church that God has planned and I want you to be gettin' ready by joining a small group for this life changing study. Click here to join a group. See ya on Sunday as we gather to worship.

Rockstar Phillip Gaines

You might not know Phillip Gaines but you see signs of his work as you come to Fellowship Church "each" week. Phillip has been at FC from day ONE. He has been putting up the directional signs for you and your invites to find our church. He manages around 20+ signs. He puts them up on Fridays and collects them after Sunday services. Why? Fellowship Church wants to honor the sign ordinance of our city and Phillip wants to honor Jesus. Phil's work helps us all to guide people to Jesus. He is helping to provide an environment for people to follow Jesus, even if the don't attend FC by being faithful in his task. Thank You ! Phillip, Rockstar at Fellowship Church

Snowy Weather

In snowy or inclemete weather check the web site at http://www.fellowshipga.org/ for church closings. Or check the good ole radio at WCORN 99.3.

THANKS!

Everyone You Meet

Romans 1:15-17
Everyone I meet—it matters little whether they're mannered or rude, smart or simple—deepens my sense of interdependence and obligation. And that's why I can't wait to get to you in Rome, preaching this wonderful good news of God.

It's news I'm most proud to proclaim, this extraordinary Message of God's powerful plan to rescue everyone who trusts him, starting with Jews and then right on to everyone else! God's way of putting people right shows up in the acts of faith, confirming what Scripture has said all along: "The person in right standing before God by trusting him really lives."

Paul's opening words to the Romans we bold. Roman was the epicenter of all things cool. The art, literature, poetry, life style and more were always the latest and progressive. Paul's message was new but could be received as looked down upon or even bogus. To hear about a man crucified between two thieves was bound not to turn out to good. They just didn't know.
Paul was willing to let each know they had value as he stated "it matters little..." He expressed joy and excitement to share, proclaim the message of God.
As you go through the everyday do you look forward with excitement to share the good news? probably not. but why not!
Please consider the words of Paul in this first chapter an then use it as a filter for the next week as you meet those you see each day that need to hear The Good News!

The Christmas season is a great time to share as we all are receptive to receive good gifts.

See ya Sunday at 11AM.

Rapping with the BIG K

This Friday night will make a new mark on the folks of Habersham County. We Fellowship folks will be at K-Mart wrapping gifts, for FREE! This is a sure thing to mess up peoples worlds because they are so trained that no one does nice things for free. That is what we'll do, no strings attached. Sharing Christ love in the everyday task with shows others that there is more to this Christmas Thing. You heard Sunday about the myths of Christmas and together we can be myth busters this season.

We will be at Kmart on Friday Dec 3, 10 and 17 at 6:PM and Saturday  Dec 4, 11 and 18.

Email stan@fellowshipga.org today to let me know you will help.