UNplugged Recap

What a fantastic night we had at UNplugged this week! Not only were the renovations to the campus an added benefit, but more importantly the level of dialogue was outstanding!! I am so blessed to be the pastor and member of a church where people are hungry for God and are desperate to understand and apply His word to their lives.

I had anticipated spending most of the evening talking on the salvation of Abraham after his death, but our people kept extracting more and more content from the preceding text. In short, what resulted from tonight's discussion was the following truths:

1 - The Bible is first and foremost a theology book. All of its content deals with who God is, and who we are in relationship to Him.

2 - We are saved by the will and actions of God, not the will and actions of ourselves.

3 - The salvation of God should cause us to lives of constant praise and repentance. If we have truly been elected by God solely because of His will and love for us, then we should be His most dedicated and humble servants. We must never grow tired or complacent for His love and favor, for in so doing we cast doubt upon our justification.

4 - Christians are not perfect, but they do the perfect thing: THEY REPENT!!!

It was a fantastic night that ended with hours of worship in the presence of the Lord. Again, I am honored to be your pastor and brother in the family of God. I'm looking forward to a phenomenal report for those who attended to hear of what God is doing through you and who else the Lord has saved in your life.

Unplugged Preview

After 100 years of wandering around the country of Canaan and living in anticipating of the promises of God, it all comes down to this. This week we look at the final events of Abraham's life, including his death and burial. And just like in modern day circumstances, the death of the patriarch is going to bring every gold-digging family member out of the woodwork. It's going to be a wild reading, and will even involve the original "Spice Girl."

Grap a friend and make plans to join us for the ever Rockin,' ever Authentic bible study that is: UNplugged. We start at 8pm, and you will not want to miss it!

PLUS: As a bonus, this will be the first night in the newly renovated FHCC Campus. What a difference a week makes!

UNplugged: Interactive Bible Study
Mondays @ 8pm
INSIDE the FHCC Campus (6708 Ingram St)
www.fhcchurch.com

Sunday Preview

This Sunday we are back to the Genesis narrative and back to our man of the covenant, Abraham. It's been a wild ride with our old friend, as we have witnessed his forsaking of his homeland, pimping out his wife to a Pharaoh, ride off to war like Clint Eastwood and ransack the leading empire of the time, have multiple encounters with God, take a concubine, snip his manhood, feed God lunch, pimp out his wife a second time, become a dad at the age of 100, nearly kill his only son, negotiate a burial site with Zach Efron's great-granddad and play matchmaker for his kid. It's been an adventurous life, but it all ends this week...or does it???

Join us this week at we take at look at the events surrounding the death of Abraham. See a man's whose life was anything but perfect, yet was counted as blessed by God more than any other person in history. Even in his death, Abraham, serves as an example of hope and promise for all of us who have been granted a relationship with the Living God and His Son, Jesus.

See you Sunday, wind, snow, or whatever...

Genesis: Book of Beginnings
Sundays @ 10am INSIDE the Midway Movie Theater
Mondays @ 8pm INSIDE the FHCC Campus (6708 Ingram St)
www.fhcchurch.com

Flooring Issues

As you know, the church campus is going through major renovations this week to not only improve safety and efficiency, but also provide more seating room and a better worship experience. A big part of this upgrade, therefore, deals with the flooring. Not only is the floor uneven, but also corroded. It is a shear miracle that a tragedy has not occurred at this location.

Please pray for the construction guys today. They are doing some very dangerous procedures that not only puts their lives at risk, but also the campus itself, temporarily.

God has been very good to us over the course of this renovation, and has granted complete favor with our landlord. We know that this whole operation is for His glory and the furthering of His Kingdom. Pray, therefore, that no obstacle would hinder His success.

- Pastor Jeremy

Campus Construction

Three weeks ago we were hit with news that our entire storefront frame and windows would need to be replaced. This was not the fault of us, or our landlord, but simply that of nature and ground settlement. And just like events in your life, this one project resulted in the need to update several other features of the church. ("Snowball Effect")

Worry not, FHCC, God is in control and a new Campus is coming that will result in more seating space, better efficiency, and an incredible worship experience. Pray for us and all the people involved in this intense upgrade.

-Pastor Jeremy

Be the Church

This week the FHCC Campus is closed for renovations. As a result, all of our scheduled bible studies for the week are postponed. While we are all disappointed at the thought of our routine being disturbed, we need to be worried that ministry and fellowship should cease for a week. It's time like this when we should thrive as the church.

The building closure does not mean that the church should cease to worship, minister, or fellowship. Instead, the opposite should happen in that we conduct worship in an even greater evangelistic fashion by doing ministry in our homes, our favorite coffee shop, or online with those who do not typically attend church services. Let's allow this temporary disruption to cause us to scatter outside our routine and lead our own mini-bible studies. Let's be the church!

Take a moment right now and ask the Lord to show you how you should be the church this week. Ask Him to answer the following questions:

1. Should I lead a group bible study, or help construct one with a friend to lead?
2. Who does God want to save this week?
3. When and Where should be hold this 1-hour (MAX!) Bible study?

When you have reached your conclusions, visit the FHCC UNplugged Notes page and download the week that is most appropriate for your audience. Invite your friends and be the church.

And remember, we're here to help!

PS> 75% of people will typically come to a Bible Study their FRIEND is leading. So, do not worry if they have not come in the past. This is a new and awesome opportunity!

Sweeten Family News

The Sweeten clan is pleased to announce it's newest arrival! Baby boy #3 arrived early this week, is home, and both mommy and baby are doing great. (FYI, Daddy and the two big brothers are cool too.)

Thank you all for your prayers and support!

-jeremy