Monday Morning Perspective

Yesterday was a great day at both Fairview campuses. We are so blessed with our worship teams who lead us. We are equally blessed with so many volunteers who work hard to make everyone feel welcome and make it a positive experience. From our parking lot volunteers to our greeters and those serving at our tents and guest services and of course our coffee servers, we have a great team at Fairview. 

We continued Running on Empty...I don't have to be lonely, with a passage from 2 Timothy 4. We saw how Paul struggled with loneliness and feelings of being deserted. This message brought attention to that emotion that is so often not talked about or shared. It's good to remember that Jesus experienced the same feelings of loneliness that we do. Family and friends deserted Him as His message turned to the subject of the cross. The disciples deserted Him. Even God the Father had to turn His back on Him as He became sin for us. We can be encouraged that Jesus will never leave us or forsake us no matter what. He experienced loneliness so that we don't have to. Have a blessed week and start today inviting others to join us Sunday. We see each week that its working to invite others!!

Monday Morning Perspective

Running on Empty means...I have no fears! I loved this message. For someone who has always struggled with fear of many kinds, this message both convicted and comforted me. 

I love how it started with the question,  how do churches grow? We all know that preaching, worship, children's ministries can keep people or send them running but getting people there for the first time comes down to inviting people. God blesses where He chooses but our part is to invite and bring people. And that's a huge fear to so many! 

We looked at Timothy and the fears he had even as a young pastor. We saw the destructive power of fear and the delivering power of faith. As Eddie explained we fear what we feel we do not have the resources to deal with or the power to overcome. However, as believers, we have the Holy Spirit within us and Satan and his demons are no match for Him. 

There were so many good points from this message that I could write all day. Check it out online if you missed it or just want to hear it again. 

A special treat is always hearing what God does through messages that impact people all week. I got to hear some worries that were let go of after last week. Everything from the worry of how to dress for church to health issues. Yesterday I got to meet a young mom who came with one of our members for the first time after being asked for four years!!! Never give up on people. Keep inviting!! On a day you least expect it and they need it the most, they'll say yes! Can't wait to hear some stories of how God is breaking the chains of fear from people. Have a God filled Monday and invite someone to come with you next week!

Monday Morning Perspective

Yesterday was another great day at both Fairview campuses. I love seeing people excited as they come to church. Our faithful members continue to come and serve and bring people. We continue having lots of visitors. Eddie and I love meeting them and connecting with them after the service. 

We were in week 2 of our Running on Empty series. The empty tomb means...I have no worries. Some great points from the message...

...worry means to choke, strangle, pull apart. How many times do we feel like we are being choked by worries?! 

...worry is not a virtue. 

...we crucify ourselves between 2 thieves, the worries of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow. 

...we trust Him with our salvation but not our problems. 

...worry at best is useless and at worst destructive. 

...when other things come first, everything else is out of order. Put Jesus first!

...trust Him. He's got you and He's got your problem. 

...the only worry we should have is if we don't know Him.