Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Volume 72 Number 5 The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by Christian author, C.S. Lewis, and is considered a classic of children's literature. Having sold over 100 million copies in 41 languages, it has been adapted several times, complete or in-part, for radio, television, stage, and cinema. The most recent film adaption of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, based on the 2nd book of the series, was the third most popular film in the U.S. in 2005. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tells the story of 4 children who, while playing hide and seek, find a wardrobe which leads to the enchanted land of Narnia. Through their journey, they learn that Narnia is trapped in winter and ruled by the evil White Witch whom they must defeat. Defeating evil will fulfil an ancient prophecy, and in turn, return Aslan (the Christ-figure) as the rightful leader of the throne. A classic story of good vs. evil, it affirms the Christian Gospel and the positive values of the Christian ethic, redemption through love. We are pleased to announce that The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be Fairmount s next major production, to be presented on the Worship Center stage the first two weekends of December, 2019. Information will be available in a few weeks regarding auditions for roles in the play, which will be held in early June. Be thinking now of who you want to invite to the enchanted land of Narnia! The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe... Page 1 Fresh Hope: Overcoming Fear...Page 2 Milligan Concert Choir Performance... Page 3 Join Team Landon!... Page 3 Men s Ministry Beast Feast... Page 3 INSIDE THIS EDITION: Forks over Knives... Page 3 New Adult Bible School Class... Page 3 Blood Drive Info. Daylight Saving Time Ends Manna Update... Page 4 Attendance, Giving, and New Members... Page 4 Kids & Teen..Insert
Overcoming Fear with Fresh Hope By Sandy & Charlie Thomas Many people within our church and our community are suffering with a mental health challenge. As many as 1 in 4 adults will be diagnosed with depression during their lifetime, a staggering statistic. This number does not include their loved ones, who are likewise challenged with how to help. Those affected with a mental health challenge have many fears: what if someone finds out, shame, failure, inability to function and the list goes on. Their loved ones wonder how can they can help, what should we do, why are they acting this way? Dealing with these challenges can easily lead them to lose hope. But we know that For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind 2 Timothy 1:7. The mission of Fresh Hope is: To empower individuals with a mental health challenge, along with their loved ones, to live a full and rich faith-filled life in spite of a mental health challenge. We are here to provide support to those struggling with mental health challenges in their life. Our Fresh Hope group is open to all (not just church members) and is based upon Christian principles. We started our Fresh Hope group here on May 1 st and nearly 50 people have attended at least one of our weekly meetings. Our meetings begin by reviewing the 6 tenets of the Fresh Hope program and then introductions. These brief introductions include a report on how full our hope tank is that day. We often hear that those attending find their hope tank is fuller after our meetings! We cover a variety of topics each week and then break into smaller groups for discussion. Topics have included recovery, phases to living well, image and stigma, working through your past, preventing relapse and others. Our focus is to encourage positive ways to overcome your mental health challenge. It has been a blessing to be a part of this ministry and to see the progress people are making in their lives. We all learn from each other and grow each week. We would encourage all who are struggling with an emotional or mental health challenge to attend our meetings, Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm in room 132. There are other Fresh Hope resources available, including: Facebook, Fresh Hope for Mental Health, online meetings at FreshHopemeeting.com, and their website at Freshhope.us (this site has a great blog as well). We also have Fresh Hope workbooks available. If you are in need of some Fresh Hope for your life, please come and join us. We will help to fill your hope tank. Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up 1 Thessalonians 5:11 page 2 BIBLE CENTERED COMMITTED TO GROWTH COMMUNITY FOCUSED & GLOBALLY MINDED DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE
Milligan College Concert Choir & Heritage Ensemble Conducted by Dr. Noah DeLong Saturday, March 9th, at 7:00pm Fairmount Christian Church Sanctuary New Adult Bible School Class - ALIVE Begins March 10th at 9:30am, Trailer 1 This class consists of mostly 30-50 year-olds with children ranging from newborn to pre-college, though all are welcome. The first lesson will be a Christianity 101 class covering the basics of Christianity. Please come join us as we unleash the Holy Spirit to make us ALIVE in Him. (Led by Ryan Nelson & Chris Mayton.) Forks over Knives Thursdays, March 14-28th Rm. 130, 6:30-7:30pm Dr. Stanley Tucker will share the Biblical foundation for healthy eating and how a plant-based diet can improve your overall health. Register at fccsignups.info/seminar. Milligan s Concert Choir and Heritage Ensemble will also provide special music at these worship services on Sunday, March 10th. 8:15am 9:30am 11:00am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Contemporary Service in the Worship Center Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Men and boys of all ages are invited to the Men s Ministry Annual Beast Feast on March 16th at Fairmount. Ticket are on sale now in the Worship Center lobby or the church office. $15 per adult, $10 per boy 10 years-old & younger Fairmount s Children s Ministry is teaming up with one of our own in his fight with muscular dystrophy. Landon Cole and his mom, Beth, have been attending Fairmount since June, 2013 when Landon was just over one year-old. Landon was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy when he was 5 years-old. He ll celebrate his 7th birthday this April. Landon s family is participating in the Muscular Dystrophy Association s Annual Muscle Walk, a time for families to gather together, raise funds for MDA s breakthrough research and compassionate care to kids and adults, and increase awareness of people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and other related neuromuscular diseases. This year, Richmond s Muscle Walk is at 10am on April 27th at Innsbrook Pavilion Northshore Commons. Visit fccsignups.info/teamlandon and click on the Support Me button to join Team Landon! BIBLE CENTERED COMMITTED TO GROWTH COMMUNITY FOCUSED & GLOBALLY MINDED DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE page 3
NONPROFIT AUTO U.S. POSTAGE PAID RICHMOND, VA PERMIT #1479 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED P.O. BOX 788 MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23111 PHONE: (804) 559-8070 FAX: (804) 559-8072 FAIRMOUNTCC.ORG best viewed online @ fairmountchristian.org OUR CHURCH SERMON SERIES Blood Drive Sunday, March 10th, 8am-Noon Visit fccsignups.info/giveblood or just walk in. All donors will receive a t-shirt and sticker. There is currently a desperate need for type O blood and platelets. Daylight Saving Time Begins on Sunday, March 10th Saturday night, remember to Spring Ahead Before Going to Bed! Manna Sunday Update This past Sunday, we collected over 1,710 pounds of food for MCEF. Thank you. Please help us meet our goal of 2, 000 pounds on our next Manna Sunday, April 7th. ATTENDANCE & GIVING 03/03 8:15 Traditional Worship: 147 Children s Worship: 2 9:30 Contemporary Worship: 544 Children s Worship: 48 Online Views 126 11:00 Traditional Worship: 159 Children s Worship: 92 11:15 Modern Worship: 297 Online Views 69 Total: 1,484 Bible School: 631 Budget Requirements: $46,474 Budget Receipts: $55,234 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 03/03 - Transfers: Pete, Kathy, Jonathan, & Jeremy Rawls FAIRMOUNT CHRISTIAN CHURCH MINISTRY LEADERSHIP TEAM Rick Raines - Senior Minister Chris Santasiere - Associate Minister Tracy Thomas - Worship/Music Minister Ryan Card - Associate Worship Minister Davis Ellenberger - Youth Minister Ashley Sears - Children s Director Amber Grubbs - Early Childhood Director Brandon Woodard - Church Executive page 4 BIBLE CENTERED COMMITTED TO GROWTH COMMUNITY FOCUSED & GLOBALLY MINDED DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE
Ashley Sears, Children s Director asears@fairmountchristian.org 804-306-8633 It s not too late to join Miss Ashley in spending Daily Quiet Time (DQT) with God. Pick up a devotion book on Colossians from Jr. Church. Pop Tarts & Pajamas ~ March 10th Since we are all losing an hour, save some time in the morning - all kids can wear pajamas to church! We will serve a special pop tart snack during the Jr. Church hour for elementary kids and during the 9:30 hour for preschoolers. Branches & Jacob s Ladder Choir Musical Sunday, March 24th 5pm in the Sanctuary Amber Grubbs, Early Childhood Director agrubbs@fairmountchristian.org 804-310-8779 Joyful Sound Choir Musical Saturday & Sunday, May 4th & 5th 6:00pm in the Family Life Center The spies of the Jerusalem Intelligence Service 3 (JI3) are hard at work on one of their most puzzling investigations ever - a clandestine meeting between Nicodemus and Jesus of Nazareth. Join them to discover if this mysterious encounter was just a simple conversation, or evidence of a supernatural plan to change the world! Sunday, April 7th Toddlers/Preschoolers will celebrate the Resurrection during their 9:30am Bible School class. Elementary Children will travel the Road to Resurrection during their Junior Church hour. Over 550 4th, 5th, and 6th graders and their sponsors from across the state filled our building for the VA Preteen Convention on March 1-2nd. Over 50 Fairmount preteens and their sponsors attended. Much fun was had by all as our kids participated in the game show, Slime Time Live, and learned how to Ooze God s Love. CHILDREN S INSERT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019
youth@fairmountchristian.org www.fairmountyouth.com Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister dellenberger@fairmountchristian.org Krista Barnes, FCYM Assistant kbarnes@fairmountchristian.org WHO: WHEN: 6-12th Grade Sundays from 9:30-10:50am WHERE: FCC Gym & Exit 34A Enjoy snacks and fellowship before gathering for a large group lesson, then break into small groups for deeper discussion. Afterward, students are encouraged to attend the 11:15 Modern Worship Service or serve within the church. Donations of pre-packaged snacks are always welcome! Sunday Night CONNECTion (or Youth Group for us old schoolers ) is a time of fun and fellowship for students in 6th-12th grades. Times are 6-7:30pm unless otherwise noted. March 10th.. MS - Favorite Team Night HS - Service Project March 17th.. Majority Rules Trivia March 24th.. Bowling (5:30-8pm) March 31st.. No CONNECTion (Spring Break) High School Mexico Mission Trip March 30th - April 5th Over Spring Break, a team of 26 students and adults will be traveling to Piedras Negras, Mexico. There, they will complete service projects for the school and community. Support the team by becoming a Shareholder! A $20 share entitles you to a team t-shirt, email updates during the trip, and admission to an informational post-trip dinner on April 27th. Shares are available from the church office through March 10th. The 2018 Mexico Mission Trip Team Majority Rules Trivia March 17th 6-7:30 in Exit 34A Come out for a friendly, yet competitive game of trivia, where points are not only awarded for being right, but also for being like-minded. Youth Ministry Bowling Night! March 24th ~ 5:30-8:00 Bowl America in Sandston Bring $5 for bowling and shoes, plus extra for snacks. June 23-27...Vacation Bible School July 15-18...MS CIY MIX July 22-26...HS CIY MOVE Check out camprudolph.org and oakhillcamp.org for information on summer camps. Scholarships will be available - start working on your 10 hours of required community service now! TEEN INSERT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019