1—If you are interested in playing softball this year, there will be a short meeting after church on Sunday.
2—Baptism is scheduled for March 1st. If you are interested in taking the next step please email me to schedule a time to speak to a pastor about the upcoming baptism.
3--We have been invited back to worship with the ladies at Lee Arrendale on March 14th. If you would like to attend, there will be an informative meeting on Sunday, February 22nd immediately following worship.
4—UPDATED: If you are involved in any aspect of Children’s Ministry, there will be a mock walk through on February 21st at 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. This will help fine tune every detail of the new Children’s Ministry before we go to two services on March 1st. Please email Nathan at Nathan.mattox@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Fellowship Connection
Our first semester of Fellowship Connection is in full swing and the reports we are receiving have been great. To date we have over 250 people engaged in small groups and although we didn't meet our 100% goal, I really believe that number is worthy of celebrating.
As I look over the group lists, I can't help but say a big ol' PTL (Praise The Lord). In many of our groups we have people from all walks of life and even from vast spiritual backgrounds all spending quality time getting to know one another and studying ways to grow in their faith. In my group I have people who have been Christ followers for many years and some who have only been believers for a few days.
It is my feeling that Fellowship Connection will be that catalyst for our churches growth that will lay a foundation for great things to come.
Thanks to those of you who are participating and being blessed by small groups.
As I look over the group lists, I can't help but say a big ol' PTL (Praise The Lord). In many of our groups we have people from all walks of life and even from vast spiritual backgrounds all spending quality time getting to know one another and studying ways to grow in their faith. In my group I have people who have been Christ followers for many years and some who have only been believers for a few days.
It is my feeling that Fellowship Connection will be that catalyst for our churches growth that will lay a foundation for great things to come.
Thanks to those of you who are participating and being blessed by small groups.
The Elephant is coming!
You might be asking, "What is all the Elephant stuff about?" Well I can't tell you right now, suffice it to say we will beginning a new message series on March 1st and it has something to do with that.
I can tell you how excited I am about starting a new service time for March 1st. God has been blessing us and our growth demands that we make room for those God sends us. This week we started an ad campaign in hopes of reaching those who might not know about Fellowship Church. Do you realize that much of Habersham County still doesn't even know we exist. I pray that changes very soon!
I can't wait to see all of you in the morning and watch as God moves in great ways!
Monday, February 9, 2009
New Addition to the Fellowship Family
Please join us in congratulating Kyle, Jodie & Kylie and in welcoming Kalynn Leigh. Jodie delivered today at 10:38 a.m..
Kalynn is 7 lbs 5 oz and 21 inches long.
Congrats Kyle, Jodie & Kylie!
Part 2 of the Guest Services
Sunday Set list
We Won't Be Quiet David Crowder Band
He Reigns The Newsboys
Wanted Dead or Alive Bonjovi
Jesus Paid It All
Sunday we had about 50 folks again come for dual service training. What a good time hanging out with these folks that help turn the nuts and bolts for our worship services. The time has been valuable as we have learned it takes the whole team working together to help create a great first impression. Many of these folks are new to Fellowship Church and their input has been valuable. The worship team sends thanks to you folks!
As we move to dual service we'll experiment with the settings and we will tweak accordingly. (We know we won't get it all right the first time, but we'll be close)
Fellowship Connection is up and running in high gear. Hope you enjoying your group. If you didn't get to sign up this time we'll be doing new sign-ups late spring.
2 weeks til dual services! Its gonna be Good!
We Won't Be Quiet David Crowder Band
He Reigns The Newsboys
Wanted Dead or Alive Bonjovi
Jesus Paid It All
Sunday we had about 50 folks again come for dual service training. What a good time hanging out with these folks that help turn the nuts and bolts for our worship services. The time has been valuable as we have learned it takes the whole team working together to help create a great first impression. Many of these folks are new to Fellowship Church and their input has been valuable. The worship team sends thanks to you folks!
As we move to dual service we'll experiment with the settings and we will tweak accordingly. (We know we won't get it all right the first time, but we'll be close)
Fellowship Connection is up and running in high gear. Hope you enjoying your group. If you didn't get to sign up this time we'll be doing new sign-ups late spring.
2 weeks til dual services! Its gonna be Good!
Monday, February 2, 2009
A little sunshine to brighten your day!
As Craig was opening the mail this morning, he laid this on my desk with the comment..."What a great letter." As I read the letter, I was encouraged and my day brightened.
I wanted to share this letter with you. It comes from David & Jody Poindexter of Flintstone, Georgia.
The letter says:
"To the Pastor and church family,
Our niece, Traci Lea Day, was an inmate at Arrendale Prison and released around September, 2008. You will never now what a blessing, encouragement, help and kindness you extended to her and other inmates meant to her and us, her family.
She told us how the church treated them like "people" and not criminals, and allowed the children to even associate with them. She did realize she had done wrong and deserved punishment, but was overwhelmed by the love and kindness extended to her. She is still trusting the Lord and facing some hurdles, one being she needs a job. So many are out of work in this area, but God is able. He always supplies our needs and He is our strength. Please pray God will give her a job and she will keep trusting Him.
You will always have a special place in our hearts and memories for all you did for her. We as a family have a compassion for inmates that we did not have before she was in prison. When an inmate is a loved family member, we look at them in a different way. Each inmate at one time was an innocent little baby. We all want to be loved and people like you have given that love.
Just want you to know we thank you so much and will remember the church in prayer.
Love & prayers,
David & Jody Poindexter"
As Craig said yesterday, Fellowship Church wants you to come as you are, but we hope you don't stay that way! Who would have ever guessed this time last year that we would be pushing 400 in service and ministry to inmates each and every week. The Lord has opened so many doors (and windows) for Fellowship Church. He is continuing to bless us each and every week by showing up and showing out. The atmosphere on Sundays is electric.
I am almost looking forward to each week here at the office, to see what wrench Satan is going to throw into the mix (it has been a lot recently), but I know that each wrench he throws means that something amazing is in store for Sunday.
Please pray for Traci (and her family) as she faces her hurdles. Pray for Fellowship Church and each and everyone who walks through these doors.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Groundhog Day!
I wanted to share this letter with you. It comes from David & Jody Poindexter of Flintstone, Georgia.
The letter says:
"To the Pastor and church family,
Our niece, Traci Lea Day, was an inmate at Arrendale Prison and released around September, 2008. You will never now what a blessing, encouragement, help and kindness you extended to her and other inmates meant to her and us, her family.
She told us how the church treated them like "people" and not criminals, and allowed the children to even associate with them. She did realize she had done wrong and deserved punishment, but was overwhelmed by the love and kindness extended to her. She is still trusting the Lord and facing some hurdles, one being she needs a job. So many are out of work in this area, but God is able. He always supplies our needs and He is our strength. Please pray God will give her a job and she will keep trusting Him.
You will always have a special place in our hearts and memories for all you did for her. We as a family have a compassion for inmates that we did not have before she was in prison. When an inmate is a loved family member, we look at them in a different way. Each inmate at one time was an innocent little baby. We all want to be loved and people like you have given that love.
Just want you to know we thank you so much and will remember the church in prayer.
Love & prayers,
David & Jody Poindexter"
As Craig said yesterday, Fellowship Church wants you to come as you are, but we hope you don't stay that way! Who would have ever guessed this time last year that we would be pushing 400 in service and ministry to inmates each and every week. The Lord has opened so many doors (and windows) for Fellowship Church. He is continuing to bless us each and every week by showing up and showing out. The atmosphere on Sundays is electric.
I am almost looking forward to each week here at the office, to see what wrench Satan is going to throw into the mix (it has been a lot recently), but I know that each wrench he throws means that something amazing is in store for Sunday.
Please pray for Traci (and her family) as she faces her hurdles. Pray for Fellowship Church and each and everyone who walks through these doors.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Groundhog Day!
Monday Morning recap "387"
WOW, what a week!
God is incredible and faithful. But you probably already knew that. Yesterday was the largest non-holiday service and second largest service in Fellowship Churches 3 and 1/2 year old history. Can you believe we had 387 in worship, I am blown away.
I find myself talking a lot about numbers lately, however I want you to understand what we do is not about numbers, but about people. When you hear a number don't think for a minute we are only counting heads. Yesterday we had 387 people who worshiped with us. Real people with real struggles, heart aches and concerns. My prayer is that Fellowship Church will continue to grow, but may we never grow past the fact that people are important.
One consideration I have pondered is to not greet everyone at the back door, but I just can't seem to let go. I want to sincerely thank each person who attends for spending their precious time worshiping at Fellowship Church. In Habersham County there are over 100 church, and they chose us, Thank you for that privilege.
There is one more reason we count and keep track of people, we believe the message of Jesus is so precious we want to make sure we share Jesus with everyone we can. Each week when I arrive for Sunday worship, I often wonder who will be with us.
Are they looking for a church home?
How did they find us?
But most of all I wonder if they know Jesus. If we didn't count or consider who attends we would never know how affective we are being at sharing Jesus. As we grow I pray that God will consider us faithful with His most gracious message and will continue to send people who are far from God to worship with us. I also pray that God would bless us with harvest.
The last thing I want to talk about this morning is the decisions that were made in yesterday's service. We had 4 people come forward in the service who prayed to receive Jesus. Yes! There we also about 8-10 others who acknowledged their need for Jesus. Will you join me in praying for these people. For the New Believers pray for protection and direction, for the one seeking God, pray that He will reveal Himself in their lives and we can celebrate with them as a church.
In worship I introduced you to one of the people who prayed to receive Christ in the Joy Class last week. Benny Wyrick has become a great friend, now he has become a brother in Christ. Welcome to the family Benny, God has great things in store for you. I know Matt is incredible proud of what God has done with his father.
Fellowship Church, have a great week. Tell someone about what God is doing at Fellowship Church and get ready for next week.
Hey let's all work together and see if we can have 400 next Sunday. We only need 13 more to attend. Invite a family member or coworker, we can do it. Where will we put them? Believe me we can figure it out. See ya Sunday.
God is incredible and faithful. But you probably already knew that. Yesterday was the largest non-holiday service and second largest service in Fellowship Churches 3 and 1/2 year old history. Can you believe we had 387 in worship, I am blown away.
I find myself talking a lot about numbers lately, however I want you to understand what we do is not about numbers, but about people. When you hear a number don't think for a minute we are only counting heads. Yesterday we had 387 people who worshiped with us. Real people with real struggles, heart aches and concerns. My prayer is that Fellowship Church will continue to grow, but may we never grow past the fact that people are important.
One consideration I have pondered is to not greet everyone at the back door, but I just can't seem to let go. I want to sincerely thank each person who attends for spending their precious time worshiping at Fellowship Church. In Habersham County there are over 100 church, and they chose us, Thank you for that privilege.
There is one more reason we count and keep track of people, we believe the message of Jesus is so precious we want to make sure we share Jesus with everyone we can. Each week when I arrive for Sunday worship, I often wonder who will be with us.
Are they looking for a church home?
How did they find us?
But most of all I wonder if they know Jesus. If we didn't count or consider who attends we would never know how affective we are being at sharing Jesus. As we grow I pray that God will consider us faithful with His most gracious message and will continue to send people who are far from God to worship with us. I also pray that God would bless us with harvest.
The last thing I want to talk about this morning is the decisions that were made in yesterday's service. We had 4 people come forward in the service who prayed to receive Jesus. Yes! There we also about 8-10 others who acknowledged their need for Jesus. Will you join me in praying for these people. For the New Believers pray for protection and direction, for the one seeking God, pray that He will reveal Himself in their lives and we can celebrate with them as a church.
In worship I introduced you to one of the people who prayed to receive Christ in the Joy Class last week. Benny Wyrick has become a great friend, now he has become a brother in Christ. Welcome to the family Benny, God has great things in store for you. I know Matt is incredible proud of what God has done with his father.
Fellowship Church, have a great week. Tell someone about what God is doing at Fellowship Church and get ready for next week.
Hey let's all work together and see if we can have 400 next Sunday. We only need 13 more to attend. Invite a family member or coworker, we can do it. Where will we put them? Believe me we can figure it out. See ya Sunday.
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