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About
What do people wear to church?

Come as you are. We have everything from suits and ties to polos and khakis to t-shirts and blue jeans. Dress how you feel comfortable.

What style of sermon do the pastors preach?
They share a lot of stories from their life experiences. They are not afraid to speak about today’s challenging issues.  They are relaxed and fun and yet still deliver a high amount of biblical wisdom.
Do I need to bring anything to church?
If you have a Bible, bring it with you. If you don't have one and would like to borrow one while you are at service, ask one of our volunteer greeters for one.
When I come to the church for the first time, is there someone available to talk to?
If your first visit to Fairview Village Church is for a Sunday service, your first stop should be at our Welcome Center in the front lobby. There you will find a warm greeting from someone who can answer your questions. They can help you find a class for your children or teens as well as the nursery for young children. They also have brochures on hand which provide information about our many ministries. Please start your visit there!
If I come on Sunday, do I need to make a donation?
When you arrive at Fairview Village Church, you are our guest.  Instead of wanting you to give something, we want you to get something!
What are the Sunday service times and are the services all the same?

The Village offers services for all age groups and style preferences.

FOR ADULTS

Blended - is the coming together of the historic music of the church and contemporary worship music. The goal of blended worship is to respect the musical tradition of the church while moving forward with introducing newer worship elements. Sundays at 9am.

Contemporary -  features contemporary style music with singers and a band. We sing songs heard on popular Christian radio. Services may include video clips or references to movies, books, or other current events. Sundays at 10:30am

Unplugged - Come relax and worship in a casual setting. Worship music lead by young adults and college students. Coffee and light refreshments available. Same teaching as Blended and Contemporary services, but teaching Pastor may vary.  Held in the Chambers Center. Sundays at 11:40 am, beginning September 12, 2010.

FOR CHILDREN

S'MORE Family Production introduces our monthly virtue to parents and their children. Teaching values such as Generosity, Kindness, Joy, Patience, Friendship, and more) to children Grades K-5 and their parents. Learning is fun and interactive with video, lights, sound, music, and drama with great characters each week.  Sundays at 9am and 10:30am.  DeepZone (Preschool-Ages 3, 4 and 5) & BibleZone (Grades K-5) available Sundays 9am and 10:30am. Children meet friends, talk about God, and learn about virtues that God wants to instill in all of us.

FOR YOUTH

Our high school ministry (Solomon's Porch) gathers every Sunday night for a worship celebration that is conducive to their development.  They hear a solid biblical message delivered by our Youth Pastor. Our middle school ministry (The Vine) gathers on Sunday morning at 9 a.m. for their time of celebration. Both groups participate in many social events throughout the year, as well as weekend retreats and missions trips. Everything they plan is meant to be meaningful-AND fun!


 

What does Fairview Village Church believe?

Check out this section to learn more about our core beliefs.

How can I contact the church office?

Fairview Village Church

3044 W. Germantown Pike
Eagleville, PA 19403
Tel: (610) 539-3333
Fax: (610) 630-8781

Where is Fairview Village Church located?
We are located one block west of the intersection of Route 363 and Germantown Pike in Eagleville, Pennsylvania. Click here for a map and driving directions.
Will I be singled out or made to feel uncomfortable when I come to church?
At Fairview Village Church, we will never embarrass you or ask you to do anything strange. We just want you to sit back, relax, and enjoy God’s Word. Oh - and if you don’t know the songs, don’t worry - we didn’t know them at first either!
Children
Does the church have programs for my children?
Our Family Ministries Team is dedicated to providing the highest quality children's program for children of nursery age up to 5th grade. The programs run concurrently with Sunday morning services at 9am and 10:30am. From Nursery, Preschool DeepZone, Elementary BibleZone, The Vine for Middle schoolers, Solomon's Porch for High schoolers, there is a place here for your children from infant to adulthood!  After just one Sunday, your children will be begging to come back to church!
What is DeepZone? BibleZone?
DeepZone is the name of the Small Group/Sunday School program for Preschool children and will meet at 9 a.m. and 10:30am Sunday mornings in Rooms 305 and 309.  BibleZone is for children K-5, they meet in the Green Room at 9 a.m. and 10:30a.m. S'MORE family Worship happens in the S'MORE Theatre at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Many families attend S'MORE together at one of those times, then adults attend worship, while children attend one of their programs.
Can I bring my preschooler to S'MORE?
Yes! Though S'MORE is designed with K-5th grades in mind, you are welcome to bring your preschooler to sit with you.
Nursery
What should I provide for my child in the nursery?

We ask that you provide the following items - when appropriate:

  • A diaper bag which should include:
    • diapers
    • wipes
    • a snack
    • bottle or sippy cup
Will my nursery child have a snack during the service?
We ask that you provide the food that your infant will eat. We have a refrigerator for storage and a microwave oven for heating food and bottles. We will discard any bottles or food left in the nursery. If your child is in the walker or toddler classroom, we will provide a snack and milk or water for them to drink. We also provide hypo-allergenic pretzels for those who have food allergies or special dietary restrictions. Please make us aware if your child has any special care needs.
What are the check-in and check-out procedures for the nursery?

Children must be checked in and out by a parent/guardian. When a parent/guardian checks in a child (infants through 2 years of age), they fill out a name tag for their child and place it on their child's back.  The parent/guardian keeps the corresponding numbered stub.  This will be used to match the number on the child's name tag on his/her back.  The parent is also given a pager for their child.  We will only return the child to the parent/guardian with the corresponding numbered tag and when the corresponding pager is returned. Even if we know the parent, we will not return the child to anyone other than the person with the identification. Keeping your children safe and secure is a priority for our church.

Preschool
What should I bring with my preschooler?
Please bring diapers/pullups/change of clothes if your preschooler is not potty trained yet.
Will my preschooler have a snack during class?
We will provide a snack and milk or water for them to drink. We also provide hypo-allergenic pretzels for those who have food allergies or special dietary restrictions. Please make us aware if your child has any special care needs.
What are the check-in and check-out procedures for preschool?

Children must be checked in and out by a parent/guardian. When a parent/guardian checks in a child, they are given a number card and a pager. They will be asked to fill out a nametag for their child.  We will only return the child to the parent/guardian when the corresponding numbered card and pager is returned. Even if we know the parent, we will not return the child to anyone other than the person with the identification.  Keeping your children safe and secure is a priority for our church.

Teens
What is The Vine?
The Vine is the name of the Middle School program that meets each Sunday morning which includes music, teaching, and small group time. It meets from 9:00 to 10:25 a.m. in the Chambers Student Ministry Center.
What is Solomon's Porch?
Solomon's Porch is the name of the High School program that meets each Sunday evening which includes music, teaching, and small group time. It meets from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chambers Student Ministry Center.
If I bring my student at 9:00 a.m. for The Vine program, but I want to attend the 10:30 a.m. service, what can I do?
We will have many places you can serve. You can volunteer in the children or youth ministry programs, as an usher or greeter, in the parking lot, in the tech booth, in the cafe, or many other places of interest.  Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up a Volunteer Catalog.
What is available on Sunday mornings for my High School student?
High School students can attend 9am Blended or 10:30am Contemporary services, and are encouraged to be engaged in an area of service.
Is there a Middle School program at 10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings?
No. We currently only offer The Vine Middle School program at 9:00 a.m.
What areas of service are available for students on Sunday morning?
Students are able to serve in the children's ministry programs, as an usher or greeter, in the parking lot, in the tech booth, or many other places of interest.
What is available for college students at Fairview Village Church?
Unplugged Celebration on Sundays at 11:40 a.m. in  the Chambers Center is for college students and young adults.
Mens
IS MEN'S FRATERNITY STRICTLY FOR A CHURCH SETTING? CAN IT BE USED IN OTHER SETTINGS?
Men's Fraternity is being used in a variety of settings, both inside and outside churches. Many churches are hosting city-wide Men's Fraternity gatherings. Others are using it for small-group meetings in homes, in college dorms...
IS MEN'S FRATERNITY APPROPRIATE FOR EVERYONE?

Men Fraternity feels more like a men's gathering rather than a worship service or Bible study. (The workshop DVD really explains this well in more detail.) We have found this material is excellent for the most mature Christians because of its practicality and focus on application, but it is also enjoyed by everyone for the very same reasons.

IS MEN'S FRATERNITY ALIGNED WITH A DENOMINATION?
Although developed originally at a nondenominational Bible church, Men's Fraternity has gained a huge following by Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians, as well as churches of most all denominations. It has been applauded by the leaders of Promise Keepers, The National Coalition of Men's Ministries, and Dennis Rainey of FamilyLife Ministries.
DOES EACH MAN NEED A VIEWER GUIDE (WORKBOOK)?

Definitely. He will be lost without it. We have found it not only helps men to better grasp the content of the sessions, but it also gives them a great tool for review and for sharing the material with other men. Additionally, we have found that men value the material and experience even more when they purchase their own copy of the workbook.

CAN I DO MEN'S FRATERNITY WITH A LARGE GROUP OR A SMALL GROUP?

Yes. Men's Fraternity is being used in a wide variety of settings.

Large groups
Men's Fraternity is typically presented using a DVD of the teaching with each session hosted by someone from your group or men's ministry.  It has also been successful using a live presenter who has mastered the material. Following each presentation, the men break into small groups to discuss and process the material.

Small groups
In a small-group setting, the participants watch each session on DVD followed by a group discussion.

WHAT IS MEN'S FRATERNITY?

Men's Fraternity is a men's ministry curriculum developed by Robert Lewis, pastor-at-large for Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. It began in 1990 in response to a request from the men of his church who wanted more than a Bible study. They felt they needed some practical insight in how to live as biblical men and they needed a safe place each week where they could process these truths with other men. They said, "We want an environment of openness and brotherhood, like we had back at the fraternity in college, only more helpful and spiritually constructive."

Men's Fraternity is not "an event"; it is "a process" that enables men to experience real life-change together with other men over several weeks.

Senior Adults
Who can participate in Senior Adult activities?
Anyone who is 55 and older; spouses, friends, neighbors, family members - all are welcome. Invite someone to join you!
Are there opportunities for seniors to serve at Fairview?

Yes!  We have many service projects planned for Prime Time.  See the Prime Time Schedule for details.  For more service opportunities contact Donna Tarnowski in the church office or @ seniors@fvcn.org


 

 

 

Is there a place where I can find information about topics important to seniors?

Yes! We have a Senior Resource Center located in the hallway across from Room 515 that includes free materials about many topics important to senior health, finances, housing, etc.

 

 

Is there anyone on staff who can direct seniors to the appropriate community agency for a senior related issue?

Yes.  We have a part-time social worker on staff who is trained in geriatrics.  Contact Donna Tarnowski through the church office at 610-539-3333 Ext 244, or at at seniors@fvcn.org or dtarnowski@fvcn.org.

 

I like to read. Does the church have a library?

Yes.  We have a well-stocked library with Christian books, DVD's & audio tapes, located in Rm. 313 (between the Café & the Green Room).  Check it out!  If you are or know of a shut-in who would like to have library books brought to their home, contact the church office.  This is also a volunteer opportunity.  If you are interested in volunteering in the church library contact Donna Tarnowski at dtarnowski@fvcn.org.

 

 

 

Groups
How can I get connected?
Our Connect Groups run three semesters each year. Fall, Spring, Summer. Sign up months are August, December and April. Catalogs of all the various groups are available at the Welcome Center. From Basic Discipleship to Interest Based Groups to Community Service groups... and so much more!  You will find there is something for everyone here!  
Marriage
If I want to get married at Fairview Village Church, who should I contact?

Please call the church office at 610-539-3333 or email marriage@fvcn.org