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A Weekly Newsletter of Fairview Baptist Church
THE VIEW
December 18, 2014
The following is an update from our Church Partnership in Vermont:
On October 5th Faith For Life Church met for the very first time to worship! We were a little nervous but
more than anything, we were extremely excited to see what God had in store. The day had finally become a
reality, and what a great time we had! God blessed us with an amazing group of people some of
whom we had met in Bible Study, Vacation Bible School, and other community gatherings who had come to learn
more about Faith For Life Church. Friends from all around Vermont came to support our new Church launch on
that beautiful autumn day.
After praying and seeking God's direction for Faith For Life Church, our Mission Statement is "We
seek to glorify God by making Disciples of all Nations". The title of the message on our first Sunday was
"Jesus, The One Who Is Everything", and I had the special privilege of telling the congregation about my Lord
and Savior!! We are excited to report to you that an average of fifty people are worshipping with us each
week, and to date, we have seen four people come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior!
The town of Castleton, VT has been very encouraging to our new church. Additionally, the Castleton Village
School, which is next door, has allowed us to use their building for Children's Church. This has been a great
blessing due to our need for educational space. We are averaging around ten children each Sunday!
Our kids are doing great adjusting to their new school, so thank you for praying for our family. We
all experienced a new meaning of God's creation during the beautiful season of autumn in Vermont!
We thank God daily for your continual support. God has certainly used each of you in a very special way
to provide for Vermont Missions. Our family would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and blessed and
joyous New Year.
EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS, December 21
AM Service:
Nursery A
Nursery B
Nursery C
Room 109
Room 110
Room 111
Room 108
Room 106
Gerrie Davis, Coordinator
Jackie Shepherd, Dana Shelton, Dena Bradford,
Dena Jordan
Misty Holder, Kelly McKellar, Sherry Young
Gary & Susan Shepherd, Christin Pack
Brandon & Lisa Wallace
Cammy Saint, Hailey Upton
Jennifer Caldwell, Ruthie Moss
Ginga Carter, Melissa Carter
Matthew & Jennifer Forrester
PM Service:
Merry Christmas Columbus, PAID WORKERS
Child Development Center
We need substitute teachers for Fairview’s
CDC program.
Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday each week
during the school year from
9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Working hours for teachers are from
8:30 a.m. until 2:15 p.m.
If you would be willing to be a substitute teacher,
please email Melody Adams at
theadmsfmly@gmail.com.
Christmas Bags for Walnut Grove Correctional Facility (WGCF)
A hearty thank you to the Church, Individuals, Classes and Groups who
provided money, items to fill bags for the inmates and WGCF. 373 bags
were filled with shampoo, deodorant, 30 pieces of hard candy, a pair of
socks, a New Testament, and a Christmas card. The bags were taken to
WGCF on 12/11/14. They will be distributed to the inmates on Friday,
12/19/14. If you are over 18 and would like to go to WGCF to sing carols
and distribute the bags call the Church by the end of the day on Thursday.
Transportation will leave the Church Office entrance at 4:00 p.m. on
Friday. We should return by 11:30 p.m. WGCF is about 110 miles from
Columbus. There are approximately 1400 inmates at WGCF.
Ken Linton
Sunday, December 21
Merry Christmas Columbus
“Jesus is Alive”
at 6:30 p.m.
Greeter needed for 4th
Sunday each month. If you
are interested please contact
Fran Hankins at
reggieandfran@yahoo.com
JOB OPENING
We are accepting resumes for
Receptionist/55+ Ministry
Assistant through
December 21st.
Marriage Tune Up TWO Conference
January 23-24, 2015
$60 per couple
I promised what? Few of us knew what we were
promising when we made our vows at the altar.
(Some of us still aren’t sure!) The traditional vows
seem to add a touch of romance and validity to the
ceremony, but what do they look like lived out in a
day to day marriage? For more info visit
www.foreverfamilies.com
The Lord’s Supper
Wednesday, December 24
5:00 p.m.
SENTINEL SECURITY WORKSHOP
January 11, 2015, 8:30-4:00 p.m. in the
Activities Building (lunch included) If you
are receiving any mission funding from
Fairview Baptist Church you are required
to attend the Sentinel Security Workshop.
Workshop is sponsored by Mississippi
Baptist Mission Mobilization.
EMERGE STUDENT MINISTRY
Student Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 17
Contact Jessica in the Church Office to
sign up for food!
Passion Conference
January 2-4, 2015
For College Students and High School Seniors
Space is limited Cost: $150
COLLEGE
Sunday School at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00-7:50 p.m.
College Dominican Mission: May 9-15, 2015
Passion Conference: January 2-4, 2015
For College and High School Seniors
Cost $150
Christmas Party for College & International
Students
Friday, December 19
6-9:00 p.m. at the home of Todd & Angela Davis
Bring a $20 Dirty Santa Gift
MUW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We have some International Students traveling home for the
holidays from the W and they need transportation to the
airport. They will also need transportation back to the W from
the airport the first part of January. If you are interested in
helping, contact David Dees.
A gift to the Lottie Moon Offering has been received in Honor
of
Murff & Patti Davis
Joe & Jewell Hollowell
Marie Mattison
T.E. Austin
Sammy Crawford
Judy Dunaway
Elizabeth Godfrey
Nena Gorrell
Myra Kleis
Virginia McAdams
Mary Ann Plyler
Grace Sanders
Karen Shelton
Cheri Smith
Josephine Teasley
Priscilla Waits
Dianne Youngblood
A gift to the Lottie Moon Offering has been received in Memory
of
R.C. Rector
Sarah Fae Townsend
A gift to the 55+ Ministry has been received in Honor of
Paul & Barbara Nance
Bobby Ward
Troy & Wanda Moore
Lona Southerland
Jerry & Ethel Ruggles
Ruth Boone
Marie Mattison
A gift to the 55+ Ministry has been received in Memory of
Paul Slawson
Travis Summerall
Jack Ford
Martha Miller
Nettie Dobbs
NEW MEMBERS
Kyle & Teresa Eaves
1122 Beersheba Road
Columbus, MS 39702
Deacon: Mark Crigler
Charles & Laura Beth Sylvest
Ella Sylvest
148 Williams Place
Columbus, MS 39702
Deacon: Aubrey Adair