Fairhaven Church Bulletin

June 20
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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.

Centerville Giving as of May 31
YTD Giving Need: $2,332,000
YTD Giving: $2,463,509

Other Ways to Give
Give in person by check, cash or card. Give gifts like stocks, bonds or mutual funds.

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

Smart Giving

Text GIVE & amount to
(937) 202-4050

Online Giving

Give quickly & easily at
fairhaven.church

JUN

23

Middle School Serve Day

Wednesday 5:00 - 9:00pm

All 7th and 8th graders are invited to serve by running carnival games at Kid Camp on Wednesday, June 23.

There will be no Middle School Wednesday so we can support Kids Camp. Dinner will be provided.

JUN

26

Young Adults Kayak Trip

Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm

Come and join us at our first Summer Social Outing! We are excited to float and kayak down the Little Miami River. Meet us at the Bellbrook Canoe Rental no later than 10:30am. We will set sail at 11:00 AM and it should take us 2-3 hours from start to finish.

Space is limited; register by June 22.

Centerville Campus Facebook Group

Looking to get better connected with the Centerville Campus? Join our Facebook group where you can join us for morning prayer, find ministry information and resources, request prayer and pray for others. It’s a great way to stay connected with your church family.

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High School Sundays Update

High School Sundays will NOT meet tonight, June 20. Enjoy the day celebrating dad! Here’s what’s coming up:
June 27 & July 11 (No HSS on July 4) – Rebellious
In this series, we’ll discover how Jesus sets us free to rebel against the rules of the world and live in a way that reflects His Kingdom on Earth.

JUN

23

6th Grade Just Us Fun Day

Wednesday 3:00 - 9:00pm

Cost: $$15

This is a fun-filled day just for 6th graders! We will play games, go to Young’s Dairy and learn more about Student Ministries at Fairhaven.

Cost includes food and activities.

JUN

29

Kings Island

Tuesday 10:00am - 8:00pm

Enjoy time at Kings Island with your friends. We’ll provide transportation; check-ins required throughout the day. Students should bring their season pass or ticket and money for food.

Additional Kings Island Days: July 20, August 3

JUL

12

The King is Coming … Soon! (coed study)

Monday 7:00 - 8:30pm

Meets in the Schwalm Chapel on Mondays from 7:00-8:30 PM, July 12, 19 & 26

Pastor Emeritus, Pete Schwalm, will lead this three session study on the book of Zechariah as he takes a look at seven “time capsules” in the book, how they relate to events taking place today, and what that means with regard to the coming King.

The study will also include a Q & A session on week three. Come and be challenged and get informed.

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June 20, 2021

Idols Become gods

Lowercase G
“Idols Become gods”
Exodus 20:1-21

Commandments
Rules are never the starting point for a relationship with God

Commandments
Code of wisdom
10 words

“So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights. He neither ate bread nor drank water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments. [Ten Word]” – Exodus 34:28

Exodus 20:1-21

Why idols?
We crave something tangible to be satisfied or fulfilled
We question if God has our best interest
We don’t keep ourselves in love with God

Idols become gods

“Then say to him, ‘The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to say to you: Let my people go, so that they may worship me in the wilderness.” – Exodus 7:16 NIV

Everyone worships something or someone

Worship
The act of loving God back in action and attitude by keeping our focus on Him

Worship
Chases idols of the heart away
Is the way we experience God and His love
Gives us influence for generations

You will not worship God if you don’t find fulfillment or satisfaction in Him

Is there an idol that has become god in your life?

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Sermon Notes
Lowercase G “Idols Become gods” Exodus 20:1-21 Commandments Rules are never the starting point for a relationship with God Commandments Code of wisdom 10 words “So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights. He neither ate bread nor drank water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments. [Ten Word]” – Exodus 34:28 Exodus 20:1-21 Why idols? We crave something tangible to be satisfied or fulfilled We question if God has our best interest We don’t keep ourselves in love with God Idols become gods “Then say to him, ‘The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to say to you: Let my people go, so that they may worship me in the wilderness.” – Exodus 7:16 NIV Everyone worships something or someone Worship The act of loving God back in action and attitude by keeping our focus on Him Worship Chases idols of the heart away Is the way we experience God and His love Gives us influence for generations You will not worship God if you don’t find fulfillment or satisfaction in Him Is there an idol that has become god in your life?

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