Fairhaven Church Bulletin

Our Vision

We believe everyone needs the hope Jesus offers, so our passion is to help people find that hope and grow in a relationship with Him. We emphasize grace and acceptance, yet we’re equally passionate about truth, as we help people understand who Jesus is and how to take the next right step in their journey of faith.

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“We are better
together.”

DAVID SMITH

Follow Jesus

By following Jesus, you can receive the grace and forgiveness He offers. This decision can begin with a prayer as simple as this:

Thank you, Jesus, for dying on the cross for my sin, and offering me grace and forgiveness so that I can have peace with God. I want to follow You with my whole life, and I humbly ask You to lead me into a relationship with You.

Baptism

Baptism is an outward sign of an inward change. It symbolizes a believer finding new life in Jesus and publicly identifying himself or herself as a Christ-follower. Baptism takes place during Sunday morning worship services on various dates at each of our campuses.

Lend a Hand

We believe that lending a hand helps us grow closer to Jesus and find hope – and sharing our time and talents is a key part of that. We have opportunities for you to lend a hand by serving at Fairhaven, in our community, and around the world.

Dedicate my child

Your child’s dedication is your public declaration to commit yourself to raise your child to know Christ as their Savior, and that you commit yourself, as parents, to provide an environment in which that can happen. Child Dedication services are offered twice per year at each of our campuses.

Membership

Any Christ-follower who regularly attends Fairhaven Church is welcome to become part of our covenant membership. Membership events are offered twice per year at each of our campuses.

There are three parts of a membership event:

Attend a 60-minute class on our history, beliefs, denomination and membership covenant
An interview by an elder or a pastor about your spiritual journey, which happens right after the class
Be recognized (onscreen) as a covenant member during one of the weekend services.

Join a small group

Life is better lived in circles than in rows, which is why community is so important to us. Small groups are made up of 8-12 people who meet in homes for study, discussion and prayer. You can join an existing group, start your own or form a “test drive” small group to test out the small group experience for a single sermon series.

Connect with us

Share your story, submit prayer request, or let us know about your experience today.

Why we give

Your generosity makes it possible for us to impact children, students and adults through our ministries. It also helps us come alongside the underserved and hurting in our community.

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“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” ACTS 20:35

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Visit our website for information on upcoming ministry activities.

Select your campus, then go to Ministries (under the menu on far right) for events and information for kids, students and adults.

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August 29, 2021

Follow Me

Accept or Ignore
“Follow Me”
John 1:43-51

Come and see
Follow me

Accept or ignore?

John 1:43-51

“If you ________, then you can follow me!”

If you almost want to follow …
Follow without your heart
Stop following when things get hard
Hear “follow me” and drag your feet
Chase Him rather than follow Him

Follow me …

Leave our old life behind

“As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.” –Matthew 9:9

Leads to difficult decisions

“To another he said, “Follow me…” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” And Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead…”” –Luke 9:59-60

Strive to be like Him

“And he who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.”” —John 8:29

Actively listen to His voice

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” — John 10:27

To follow Jesus is to submit to His plan rather than Jesus giving in to ours.

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Accept or Ignore “Follow Me” John 1:43-51 Come and see Follow me Accept or ignore? John 1:43-51 “If you ________, then you can follow me!” If you almost want to follow … Follow without your heart Stop following when things get hard Hear “follow me” and drag your feet Chase Him rather than follow Him Follow me … Leave our old life behind “As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.” –Matthew 9:9 Leads to difficult decisions “To another he said, “Follow me…” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” And Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead…”” –Luke 9:59-60 Strive to be like Him “And he who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.”” —John 8:29 Actively listen to His voice “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” — John 10:27 To follow Jesus is to submit to His plan rather than Jesus giving in to ours.