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March 31, 2017

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Come Worship With Us!

Sunday, April 2nd

Fifth SUNDAY IN LENT

9:15 A.M. Small Groups for All Ages
10:30 A.M. Worship 

SERMON TEXT: john 6:15-21

SERMON TITLE:  "The success temptation"

 



Opportunities to Connect

FEPC INVITES YOU, YOUR FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS TO JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT 

RAIN OR SHINE - INDOORS IF INCLEMENT WEATHER

(Bring your camera and your basket to collect eggs.) Prizes! Guaranteed Fun! 

Donations Needed!

Wrapped, bite-sized candy donations are needed. Please no candy with nuts.  A donation box will be in the foyer.  Monetary donations are also accepted. 

Email Eileen Fox or call her at 609-731-2340 if you have any questions. 


Opportunities to Know

SMALL GROUP STUDIES FOR ALL AGES

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

SUNDAY MORNING ADULT GROUPS – 9:15 AM
THE GRAVE ROBBER – MARK BATTERSON  - PARLOR

Join one of the following small groups that are participating in our Sermon-Study series of The Grave Robber. Be a part of the discussion of the book and view the video of the locations where Jesus performed the miraculous signs found in the Gospel of John.  Each group meets in the large parlor. 

Mixed Group - Sunday Morning 9:15 a.m.
Facilitators:  Cheryl Faust (610-656-8434610-656-8434) and Dennis Lesher

Ladies - Tuesday Morning at 9:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Bernie Hughes (610-458-9726) 

Ladies – Wednesday Evening at 7:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Barb Finch (610-942-3735

NEW STUDY - THE BOOK OF TITUS

Our traditional Sunday morning group has begun a study on the book of Titus.  The study will continue through May 21. 

Down through the centuries, Christians have suffered from the effects of two damaging (and opposite) problems.  On the one hand, there always seems to be people who impose rules and regulations for Christians to follow.  On the other hand, there have always been ‘Christians’ who don’t care about how they live, and who regard God’s forgiveness as a blank check. 

How can we avoid these problems and be motivated to live a life pleasing to God?  If the idea of ‘being godly’ is attractive, how can we turn our vague yearning for it into reality? 

In Paul’s short letter to Titus, God reveals the path to true godliness.  We are warned about the false trials and given stirring encouragement about the source of true godliness, its motivation and the shape it will take.  Come and join us on Sunday morning beginning April 2 at 9:15 a.m. as we increase our knowledge of the Word of God and connect with one another as we study together. 

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 Titus or call him at 610-942-8721


Opportunities to Serve

HELP TO DECORATE FAIRVIEW EPC THIS EASTER SEASON... IT'S TIME TO ORDER EASTER FLOWERS

NEW FELLOWSHIP HALL TABLES

In an effort to alleviate safety concerns, Fairview has purchased new lighter-weight round tables and racks to hold them 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.  To date we have collected $2,367.00 towards our cost of $2,679.00.  If you are interested, please email the church office or speak to a Trustee. 


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 team is now supporting homes in Northern Chester County! Our normal workday is the first Saturday of the month.  Our next workday is April 1st & May 6th.

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

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

 

A big thank you to the Women’s Ministry planners and participants at the March 25th event held in fellowship hall. 

As the “serve” portion of our Discipleship Process here at Fairview EPC- Worship, Connect, Know and Serve the women chose the Salvation Army Food Bank. 

They donated a tremendous amount of food to the food bank.

No matter how much we take each month they are always so appreciative and so nice about it. 

This donation from the Women’s Ministry was amazing.

 Thank you so much.

Jo-Ellen Claphanson and Bobbie Mackey 


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.


 YOU ARE INVITED TO A TIME OF PRAYER

Following worship on April 2 and April 9 there will be a prayer gathering in the small parlor.   We will meet to pray for the Pastoral Search Committee while they are meeting as well as this time of transition at Fairview Evangelical Presbyterian Church.  If you are unable to stay after church, feel free to stop in the small parlor and spend time in prayer before or after your small group gatherings, choir rehearsals or administrative meetings. 


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!

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