Fairhaven Church Bulletin

April 11
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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 March 31
YTD Giving Need: $1,378,000
YTD Giving: $1,438,208

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

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Family Scavenger Hunt

Friday 5:00 - 7:00pm

Cost: $10 per family

Join The GOOSE CHASE and be part of our all-campus photo/video scavenger hunt. Families will travel around the Dayton area figuring out clues and taking some really fun pictures and videos.

Open to families with kids pre-school–grade 12.

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Drop Inn (adult 50+)

Monday 10:30 - 11:30am

This month we welcome The Banjo Man ~ Glen Parks. A versatile musician and accomplished showman, Glenn will have you laughing at a funny story one minute and singing along with him the next.

A brown bag lunch will be available to go. Please bring exactly $5 for lunch.

You can attend in-person or via Zoom. Masks are required for in-person attendees.

https://fairhaven.church/events/drop-inn-50/ Add to Calendar

College Scholarships

We have two scholarships available for graduating high school seniors, and one for a student seeking their master’s or doctorate degree. All items should be submitted to Student Ministries by April 30, 2021.

The applicant must be a member or active participant of Fairhaven Church or a family member of a Fairhaven member or global staff.

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Women Walking Alone Together

Friday 5:45 - 7:15pm

This month Women Walking Alone Together (WWAT) welcomes guest speaker Karen Ankrom who will share photography tips. This is a hybrid event to attend either online or in person in the Lounges.

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Senior Retreat (high school)

Friday 5:00 - 8:00pm

Cost: $100 with lodging; $50 without lodging

A retreat for just high school seniors at Wilderness Ridge. Retreat includes meals, zip line, challenge course and time with friends.

Find Hope Bible Verses

Our twice-a-week “find hope” Bible verses are a great way to receive encouragement and be reminded of the truths of Scripture throughout the week. To receive the verses, download the Fairhaven app, and make sure notifications are turned on.

Verse notification are sent out on Tuesday and Thursday mornings each week.

Fairhaven Facebook Groups

In our Facebook group, 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.

We have groups for each campus, along with our Fairhaven Church Families group, Community Engagement Ministry group and Student Ministry groups.

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April 11, 2021

Grace Driven

Grace and Truth
“Grace Driven”
John 4

To live as followers of Christ, we need to be grace driven and truth led.

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” –John 1:14

If it’s all grace and no truth, that’s compromise.
If it’s all truth and no grace, it’s legalism.

John 4:1-42

Grace breaks down barriers; doesn’t try to avoid them

Jesus broke the …
Gender barrier – it didn’t matter that He was a man and she was a woman
Cultural barrier – it didn’t matter that He was a Jew and she was a Samaritan
Religious barrier – it didn’t matter that they practiced a different form of religion

Grace is a gift that can only be received, and never earned

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” –Ephesians 2:8

Grace is the bridge that truth is able to travel on.

Grace is not compromising truth; it is loving a person where they are at.

When we acknowledge our brokenness, we can experience the power of grace.

“My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.” –Jeremiah 2:13

Grace allows our past to become testimonies for today, and compels us to share the good news.

Where do you need to receive grace today? (Samaritan Woman)

Where can you extend grace to others? (Jesus)

Let us be known as people who are grace driven and truth led.

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Sermon Notes
Grace and Truth “Grace Driven” John 4 To live as followers of Christ, we need to be grace driven and truth led. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” –John 1:14 If it’s all grace and no truth, that’s compromise. If it’s all truth and no grace, it’s legalism. John 4:1-42 Grace breaks down barriers; doesn’t try to avoid them Jesus broke the … Gender barrier – it didn’t matter that He was a man and she was a woman Cultural barrier – it didn’t matter that He was a Jew and she was a Samaritan Religious barrier – it didn’t matter that they practiced a different form of religion Grace is a gift that can only be received, and never earned “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” –Ephesians 2:8 Grace is the bridge that truth is able to travel on. Grace is not compromising truth; it is loving a person where they are at. When we acknowledge our brokenness, we can experience the power of grace. “My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.” –Jeremiah 2:13 Grace allows our past to become testimonies for today, and compels us to share the good news. Where do you need to receive grace today? (Samaritan Woman) Where can you extend grace to others? (Jesus) Let us be known as people who are grace driven and truth led.

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