“DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS” CLASS—A spiritual gift is a significant ability given to each believer by the Holy Spirit who thus equips and moves members of the church to serve in special ways for Christ & His Kingdom. Join us on Sunday, September 19 in Room 517 at 9 a.m. or in Room 505 at 10:30 a.m. for this class, taught by Bill Slater, to discover your spiritual gift; we all have them.
The Alabaster Offering provides funds for property and buildings around the world. Eighty percent of the money is used in world mission areas, and twenty percent goes to multicultural congregations in the United States and Canada. Alabaster funds help provide land for most Work & Witness projects. The entire offering goes toward the construction of churches, schools, medical facilities, and homes for missionaries and national workers. The Alabaster Offering gets to the mission field via several avenues. The most widely used is the Alabaster Box. Individuals are challenged to regularly contribute the cost of items they desire but do not need. The boxes also serve as reminders to pray for those people who will benefit from Alabaster buildings. During the month of September, bring in your small Alabaster Box filled with loose change and put it in the large box in the lobby—thanks for participating!
"LIFE" will be meeting Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in Room 513 beginning September 12. Life is an adventure filled with all kinds of joys, sorrows, ups, downs, pleasures and disappointments. How we navigate the life we have been given is a great challenge filled with every possibility imaginable. However, if we don't watch our step, if we take a wrong turn, we can slide into a place that is difficult to move out of. Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10)
In this group, we will take time to examine and discuss just that, LIFE. We will dialog about the challenges we face every day, what truth is and how we can apply it, and how we can have life to the full, while not getting tangled in the things of the world that steal the life God offers. Come join us and explore LIFE to the full. For more information or to register, please contact Gregg or Linda Stirzel at (610) 630-5870 or email stirz@aol.com.
SUMMER SLAM WAMMY JAM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
3 P.M. TO 6 P.M. ON THE FRONT LAWN
Mark your calendars! Invite your friends. Food, fun, live music, inflatables, games, prizes. For all ages.
Connect Groups: The Place for Real, Authentic, Relationships.
The Fall Semester sign-ups have begun! Don't miss out on the chance to connect... from basic discipleship, to interest-based, to community service... and everything in between, there is something for everyone. Sundays in the main lobby at the Connect Groups table. Sign-ups will run throughout August. Groups that fill will close for new sign-ups. Fall Semester begins September 12, through November. The next semester sign up will take place in December. Catalogs describing all available groups are available at the Welcome Center.
Connect--It Matters.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—20 chair crew members, 3 chair crew captains & 1 chair crew colonel. With increased church activities & people’s busy schedules, it is important that we increase the number of volunteer chair crews. The work is generally done on Saturday mornings & Sunday afternoons. Please consider helping in this vital “behind the scenes” ministry. The schedule rotates among various crews. It’s a great way for a whole family or connect group to serve together! Contact Phil Jackson at 610-574-3192 if interested.
MOMENTUM—Phila. Dist. Training Seminars for children, youth & adult ministries—Saturday, September 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. here at FVC. Opening rally and closing ceremony with worship, inspiration, and challenge. Outstanding keynote spear will be Dr. Stan Toler, General Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene. He will also head up an exciting youth rally from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $10/per person if registered by 8/31; $15/per person after 8/31; $5/per person for children & youth (all prices include lunch & materials)—you may pre-register with the District Office and make checks payable to “Philadelphia District Church of the Nazarene” or purchase tickets at the door. Note: There will be more info about specific seminar offerings forthcoming but people will not need to sign up in advance for the seminars. Therefore, group registration is possible along with payment by one check (we still need the names of those attending). There will also be limited childcare, if needed (please indicate # of children when registering).
Alpha Small Group Sessions will be starting again on Sunday, September 12 at 9 a.m. The Alpha course is a 15-session practical Introduction to the Christian Faith. It addresses foundational questions while providing members with an opportunity to explore the meaning of life. This course is for those who are seekers, new Christians, Christians who feel they could benefit, as well as believers who are returning to church. Feel free to invite a friend to this very informative course! For more information and to register for the next group, contact Marge or Paul Tepper at 610-584-2887.
Sunday, September 19, 2010--If you are new to Fairview Village Church or are considering a visit to our church, you are invited to attend a luncheon for all newcomers. Your entire family is invited for a meal that will end by 12:30 pm during which you can meet and chat with church staff and other leadership. This event is a good oppurtunity to get to know others and ask questions about the church. No reservations are necessary. Just show up!
September 15 - Trip to Cape May & Bird Sanctuary - Leave church at 9 a.m. Cost is $10.00 plus cost of lunch at the Lobster House
Watch for sign-up sheets at the Welcome Center & in Sunday School classrooms.
Register now!
Tickets will go quickly!
On Friday, October 1, 2010, Fairview Village will host its' Annual Charity Golf Outing. This year's proceeds will support the Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Join us at Hickory Valley Golf Club in Gilbertsville. Cost is $110 per golfer and includes greens fee, cart, lunch, golf goody bag, and more. Lots of fabulous prizes to win! Sponsorship and donation opportunities available. For more information, contact Bill Slater at bslater@fvcn.org or Register here.
Night Out Coffeehouse, Saturday, September 18, 2010, 7pm-9pm Music, conversation, & fun...with a purpose. Once again we have a great night of music and conversation with A.F.L., a christian band from Keystone Fellowship Church, the fabulous Carmin Blinn from New York City, and Angel Gardner, a spiritual painter, who will be creating a special painting during the evening dedicated to our beneficiary for the evening. Admission is free, but this month all donations will go to benefit little Charlotte Wendel & her family. Charlotte had been a very active little 7 year old girl but on December 29, 2009 she fell ill and was rushed to CHOP and has been a patient there ever since. She is in a near-coma state and the plan is for her to come home with her breathing & feeding tubes; the home is being renovated to accommodate Charlotte and her special needs. She and her family need your support! See you there! Please join us, and invite a friend.
Summer is almost over... Football has begun, and that means Basketball is just around the corner!
Registration is open online, and brochures available at the Welcome Center and the Church Office.
Evaluation Day is Saturday, October 9, 2010, 12 noon - 4pm in the Multi-Purpose Room for Boys & Girls grades K-7.
Practices for the Upward Basketball Season begins on November 29, 2010! Games begin the first week in January.
If you would like to volunteer for Upward Basketball, please contact Upwardbasketball@fvcn.org.
Men's Fraternity is about you - discovering your strengths, recognizing your opportunities, strengthening your relationships, and making new ones. Through humorous insight and biblical wisdom, each study in this series addresses common challenges men face and how, together, we can overcome them. The true power of Men's Fraternity lies in connecting men together to learn and listen to each other. No gimmicks-just an informal 35 minute teaching period followed by 20-30 minutes for men to gather in groups to talk about what they've heard, how it applies to their everyday lives, and offer their mutual support. Sessions will begin September 28, 2010 and run through March 22, 2011. The Tuesday meetings will be from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and hosted weekly by Bill Slater. Stop by the Welcome Center for more information and to register.
Youth Paintball Outing October 2 at Poco Loco in Pottstown Cost is $55 per person which includes Gun, Goggles and 700 rounds of ammo A $30 deposit is due by September 20
Youth Fall Retreat, November 5th - 7th (Vine and SP) We will be leaving the church Friday the 5th at 7 p.m. and returning at 12 p.m. on Sunday the 7th The price is $155 but if you pay before October 26th it is $140. The price includes lodging, transporation, food, a band, and a sweatshirt. We will have registrations on-line soon!
Mandatory Parent Meeting for Vine and Solomon's Porch Sunday, September 12th at 11:50 am in the S'MORE Theatre OR Sunday, September 19th at 10:15 am in the Chamber's Student Center Pick one day or the other!
To write Love on Her arms Fundraiser September 11th in the Chambers Student Center Music by various local artists, including Matt Mckay and Anthony Rotelli, and Doug Moister
The Vine and Solomon's Porch Fall kickoff is September 12th
You will be receiving a postcard in the mail with all upcoming events for Youth Ministry shortly.
Blessings, Ellyce Korber Assistant to Family Ministires
