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Sunday, February 17, 2017

Seventh SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

9:15 A.M. SMALL GROUPS FOR ALL AGES

10:30 A.M. WORSHIP 

SERMON TEXT: TITUS 1:5-9

SERMON TITLE:  "THE MARKS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP - Part 2"

Opportunities to Connect

SAVE THE DATE!

Women’s One Day Event

See the following information. 

Cost of event is $50.  Make checks payable to FEPC.   

2 Ways to Register:  

On-line registration at:

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090F4FA5A72EA3F94-journey

Look for invitations available next week

Opportunities to Know

SMALL GROUP STUDIES FOR ALL AGES

Begin at 9:15 A.M. on Sunday Mornings.

 COMING SOON!!

In just a few short weeks, our Lenten journey through the study of the seven miracles found in the Gospel of John and our reading of the book titled, “The Grave Robber” will begin.  Books are now available at the Welcome Center.  The cost of each book is $6.  If you are currently part of a small group, you will need a hardback book as well as a small group participant guide.  If you cannot be part of a small group I would encourage you to at least pick up a copy of the hardback book and read this each week in advance of Pastor Mark’s teaching on Sunday morning.  This added resource will add much richness to the Pastor’s message. 

A current schedule of our small group offering is listed on the back of today’s bulletin insert.  I am hoping more are yet to come.  If you are not currently part of a small group, this is a perfect time to join one, even if you can only make a 7-week commitment.   If you don’t see a group that will fit your schedule, please consider starting one and invite your friends and neighbors.   I’m more than happy to help you with that.  This is a DVD teaching series and between the teaching on the DVD and the weekly readings from the book, your group will have much to talk about.  

Let me know how I can help you connect with others during our Lenten Sermon and Study series. 

For more information contact Cheryl Faust, Small Group Coordinator at

SUNDAY MORNING ADULT STUDY

The Parables of Jesus – RC Sproul

During Jesus’ earthly ministry, one of the primary ways He would instruct His disciples was through parables. People would gather from far and wide in order to listen to what Jesus said about the kingdom of God, and the most common way He would explain the kingdom was in parables. But what does God want us to learn from these parables? In this series, Dr. R.C. Sproul examines several parables of Jesus, exploring the rich truths they reveal about who Jesus is and what He came to achieve through His life, death, and resurrection. If this is you, then consider joining our adult class on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall for a six-week DVD study on prayer.

NEW MEN’S SMALL GROUP 

Our newest men's group, M.O.R.A. (Men of Retirement Age), has sprouted.   The group is using the book titled “God’s Words of Life for Men”. This book combines scriptures and inspirational thoughts on a wide variety of topics that men are faced with every day.  Discussion topics include:  anger, strength, work, finances, role-models and integrity just to name a few.  This group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening of the month at 7:30 p.m. at FEPC.  For additional information email Don or him at 610-942-8721. 

Opportunities to Serve

Fairview Deacons need your help!!

We would like to provide meals for Clark and Tracy Lash & family for the next 4 weeks while Clark continues to recover from a heart attack.   Meals must be low-sodium and low fat.   Please provide enough food for 2 adults and 2 children.  Casseroles or soups that can be frozen would be ideal.  

Clark will pick up the meals on Sundays at church after worship.   Please bring your meals to church and leave them in the refrigerator in the kitchen before worship.  

You can sign up via the Sign Up Genius: http://Lash-Meals.fairviewepc.org or type Lash-Meals.fairviewepc.org in your browser.  Or see Chris Adler to select a date.  Available dates are February 26, March 5 and March 12. 

Any questions, contact Chris Adler at 610-506-2155 or

Thanks for your help!!

NEW FELLOWSHIP HALL TABLES

In an effort to alleviate safety concerns, Fairview is purchasing new lighter-weight round tables  for Fellowship Hall. Please consider funding the purchase of a table(s) either as an individual or as a small group. The cost of a table is $150.  If you are interested, please email the church office at , speak to a Trustee or Jay Hayes. 

COMMUNION TEAM

We are looking for a team of people to prepare communion.  Anyone interested in training to become a team member? This involves preparing for and serving Communion on the first Sunday of every month.  If interested, please email Linda Gyrath.

GOOD WORKS WORK DAY

OUR GOOD WORKS TEAM IS NOW SUPPORTING HOMES IN NORTHERN CHESTER COUNTY!!

Our normal workday is the first Saturday of the month.  Our next workday is 
March 4th and April 1st.

Our partner home is here in Glenmoore. We are working out of the NCC Warehouse in St. Peter’s Village. Our workday begins at the St. Peter's warehouse at 8:00 and we complete our workday by 3 PM.

We would love to have you join our team. Many hands make light work. You only need to bring a willing heart. Tools and materials are provided. Women and teens are also welcome to join us.

The Team meets for breakfast & fellowship at 7:00 and then goes to the NCC Warehouse in St. Peters Village at 8 AM.

For questions and/or further details contact: Roy Adler 610-416-5996.

If you can help by providing lunch for the team, contact Sue Obenschain at 610-286-5013.

BAGEL SUNDAY

Anyone interested in sponsoring a Bagel Sunday the last Sunday of any month, please see Christy Pomager on Sunday, email her or use this sign up genius.

CANNED FOOD COLLECTION FOR THE SALVATION ARMY FOOD BANK

Ephesians 2:4- For it is by Grace you have been saved through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works so that no one can boast. 

James 2:22- You see that his faith and his actions were working together and his faith was made complete by what he did. 

James 2:26- As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. 

Thank you all who have contributed to the food bank. Bobbie and I continue to take groceries over about every 3^rd Friday. 

The Salvation Army representative is always thankful and the people to whom we are contributing continue to open up to us and see us as friends.  Please continue to help them in this time of need. 

Thank you,  Jo-Ellen Claphanson  

THIS IS AN ONGOING "SERVE" IN OUR DISCIPLESHIP PROCESS HERE AT FAIRVIEW. WORSHIP, CONNECT, KNOW AND SERVE.

EASTER CANTATA REHEARSAL

Anyone interested in participating in the Easter Cantata we will begin rehearsing on Thursday, February 23rd, 7 p.m.—7:45 p.m. will be Cantata Rehearsal, 7:45-8:30 p.m. we will rehearse for Sunday morning as we usually do.  If you are interested, please see Clark Lash or Linda Gyrath. 

SERVING IN THE CHURCH NURSERY DURING WORSHIP

We are in need of a few volunteers in the Church Nursery on Sunday mornings to help our Nursery Attendant, Nancy Finch with the children. If you are interested you can email Christy Pomager or call her 610-469-4681.  Or click here to register.  Even if you can only sign up for one Sunday per quarter, it is much appreciated.

KCUP DONATIONS

Next time you pass the K-cups in the grocery aisle why not pick up a pack and bring it with you on Sunday morning? This would be a huge blessing! Or if you ever see a Buy One GET One sale why not Buy One and GIVE One We can use caffeine/decaf/tea/hot chocolate/flavored. Any brand name is fine! See you at the Keurig on Sunday!