This Week's Bulletin

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Welcome to the worship gathering of Fellowship Community

We are glad you have joined us this morning to worship. It is our hope that you not only feel welcome, but encounter the life-changing truth of the gospel!

TODAY'S SERVICE

CALL TO WORSHIP
This Changes Everything

Welcome & Announcements

WORSHIP THROUGH SONG
What He's Done
Land of the Living
Faithful to the End

WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING

WORSHIP THROUGH THE WORD
The Servant on the Mission | A Wedding or a Funeral | Mark 2:18-22

WORSHIP AT THE TABLE
Communion

All Sufficient Merit

COMMISSION
Benediction

WHY DO WE DO THAT?

WHY DO WE TAKE COMMUNION?

Communion, “The Lord’s Supper,” is a tradition given to the church by Jesus Christ which calls us to remember his death on the cross until he returns again. It is a unique and beautiful way of preaching the gospel through symbols - the broken bread symbolizes his body, the cup symbolizes his shed blood - just as Jesus described it at the Last Supper. Reserved for believers and intended to be done regularly until Christ returns, we take Communion on the first Sunday of each month and on other special occasions. In doing so, we preach the gospel to ourselves and to one another. All confessing believers in Jesus are invited to participate in the Lord’s Table with us, but God’s Word cautions us against taking Communion lightly. We are told to examine ourselves before we eat the bread and drink the cup - then we can celebrate our salvation in Christ with joy!

Passages to read:
Matthew 26:26-29, Luke 22:16-20, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

ARE YOU A GUEST?

Thank you for visiting! We’d love to know you were here! Please take a moment to fill out a Connection Card so we can be in touch with you this week.

AND IF THIS ISN'T YOUR FIRST TIME...

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COMING UP

THIS WEEK AT FELLOWSHIP

MONDAY | OCT 2

8:00a    CC Community Day
6:00p    PAL
6:00p    Vocal Rehearsal

TUESDAY | OCT 3

6:00p   Band Rehearsal
6:30p   BSF
6:30p   Men's Study
6:30p   Precepts
6:30p   TUMI
6:30p   W2W Bible Study

WEDNESDAY | OCT 4

9:00a    Precepts
9:30a    W2W Bible Study
6:00p   FORGE:PM
6:00p   GriefShare
6:30p   Praise & Prayer

THURSDAY | OCT 5

10:00a   Creative Sew Demo
6:00p     BSA Roundtable

FRIDAY | OCT 6

8:45a   OPTIONS Program

SATURDAY | OCT 7

10:30a     Dedikas

SUNDAY | OCT 8

8:00a    Men's Prayer
9:00a    Adult Bible Fellowship
9:00a    Worship Service
9:00a    Youth - FORGE AM
9:00a    Explorer's Class
10:30a  Worship Service
10:30a  Adult Bible Fellowship
3:55p    AWANA

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mission Moment | Jim & Kathy Carlson

Jim & Kathy are two of our long-term missionaries with ReachGlobal, the missionary arm of the Evangelical Free Church of America. Please join us in supporting them through prayer as they support international churches and communicate the need around the world to churches here in the States. Here's how you can be praying for them:

  • Please pray that God would call pastoral and ministry staff for international churches in Europe, from the US but also other English-speaking countries.
  • Please pray that God would heal division within the church board of one of the international churches in France.
  • Please pray for the French-ministry team in Paris and for the 3 new couples just arriving, as they adjust and learn culture and language.Thank you for covering them in prayer!
OCC Build Your Box

October is build your own box month. Pre-printed OCC boxes will be available on Sunday, October 22. In the meantime, start shopping! Gift suggestions are available at the Connection Center. For more on Operation Christmas Child, contact Susan Current at svc@gowebway.com or 303.808.6154.

Pantry Express | TODAY | Oct., 1

Please bring non-perishable food items with you this Sunday. Pick up a shopping list of items needed at the Connection Center. Thank you for supporting those in need of a little extra help right here in our own community.

Men's Breakfast | Sat., Oct. 14 | Rm. 18

Men of Fellowship-single, married, young or old(er). You’re invited to breakfast! Bring your sons, grandsons, family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to enjoy this gathering of support and encouragement.

Women of Worth | Sat., Oct. 14, 11:30a-2:00p | Rm. 2/3

Calling all women on their own - join us for our October "mismatch" potluck and fellowship. Feel free to bring any dish you like and come mismatched (ex: clothes, jewelry). Sign up at the Connection Center or contact Kendell Benson (703-853-9759). We look forward to seeing you!

Men's Morning Prayer | Sun., Oct. 8 at 7:45a | Rm. 15

Get an early start to your Sunday worship and join other men for prayer. This is an open time to seek God, intercede for others, and get the prayer support you need as you prepare for the week ahead. For more, contact Paul Page at paul.page@comcast.net.

Mid-Week Security Assistance

Our security team is looking to add a couple of team members to help open, watch over, and lock up after events during the week. This role is compensated for your time. If interested, please contact Dave Bruscher at dbruscher@fcchurch.org.

FELLOWSHIP FACTS & FIGURES

For September 24, 2023
PARTICIPATION
WORSHIP

313

ABF

45

YOUTH

30

CHILDREN

40