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God blessed us this past Sunday with two powerful services and a wonderful fall gathering for new members! We enjoyed a great turnout, delicious food, and even better fellowship!
Ordination Service: Sunday, Nov 1st
Council will begin at 3:00 p.m. Join us at 6:00 p.m. as we ordain Mitchell Williams as a deacon and Ash Bowers and Matt Putnam as ministers of the gospel.
Next Gen Sunday Service: Sunday, Nov. 8th
Our students will lead both services. Please plan to attend, invite family and friends to worship with us, and pray that God will work through our students in a mighty way.
Blessings,
Pastor Dewayne
The Pastor is desiring the members make a point of praying for our worship services. The Prayer Team is inviting members to come down to the altar area before the service they attend and pause briefly to pray for the pastor as he preaches, that people will be saved and the church be protected. You can do it individually or in groups. You can speak or be silent. Cards are offered in each Sunday School class for members to have as reminders. Please share them with your class and others in the church.
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PRAYER REQUESTS
Click here to see the prayer requests. This list is updated as requests are submitted.
To request prayer: call 615.799.9478, or email us at connect@fbcfairview.org.
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We will be having an Ordination Service this evening, November 1st at 6:00p.m., to celebrate and pray over those who have been called to serve our church in this important ministry. There will be a Council meeting at 3:00p.m. prior to the service.
Come as we recognize Mitchell Williams, Ash Bowers, and Matt Putnam, and their commitment to serving God and His church with faithfulness and love.
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Updated Church Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday -Saturday Closed
To better serve our congregation while ensuring the safety of our staff, we have adjusted office hours to Monday-Thursday, with extended hours to accommodate the majority of our weekly schedule, and will be closed on Fridays due to consistently low call volume and security concerns from only one person being present. This adjustment allows us to use our resources responsibly while maintaining office availability when it is most needed.
Don't forget we will FALL BACK on Sunday, November 1st!
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It’s Pastor Appreciation Month!
There are just a few more days to place a card in the basket at the sanctuary entrance to be given for Pastor DeWayne. Please express your appreciation for his hard work and dedication this month! We love Pastor DeWayne!
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We’re excited to share that our church is currently seeking an Associate Pastor to join our ministry team! If you or someone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please click the link above for additional details about the position. The job opening and job description are posted on the church website as well. Applications should be sent to search@fbcfairview.org.
Please be in prayer for the committee and potential candidates. We look forward to seeing how God leads in this exciting opportunity for our church!
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It's that time of year again...Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box pick-up! Pick-Up your preferred box type, plastic in Sanctuary and cardboard in the welcome area and Entryway. Fill the box with 50% toys, 25% hygiene items and 25% school supplies. Add a note or family picture if you want to personalize it. Pray over the box for the child that will receive it. That they would have the eyes to see Jesus, the ears to hear his truth and a heart to accept him as Lord and savior. These shoe boxes help Church partners in the country reach areas they could not go to if it wasn't for these boxes. Each child that receives one of these boxes will hear the truth about Jesus in their own language and receive biblical materials in their language.
So fill your box/boxes with love and Return it on November 15th.
| We encourage you to come if you have committed to becoming a member, or even if you just want to know more about our church and opportunities available. | Our Children's Choir will be performing during both services on Sunday, December 13th (Kindergarten to Fifth Grade) If your child would like to participate, our first practice will be held next Sunday, November 1st at 4:00p.m. | |
Drumroll please . . . The winners from our Candy Competition are as follows:
Adults:
1st: Smith/Waugh/Odell 120.81 lbs
2nd: Shelton 92.57 lbs
3rd: Page 63.84 lbs
Kids:
1st: 5th Grade 9.9 lbs
2nd: 3rd and 4th Grade 8.32 lbs
3rd: 3's and 4's 7.34 lbs
A huge THANK YOU to all our Sunday School classes for donating a total of 450.61 pounds of candy! We are so grateful to everyone who participated in our Candy Collection Competition!
However, last year we collected over 1,100 pounds, so we are still in URGENT NEED of candy donations for our Trunk or Treat event! If anyone is willing to help by purchasing candy, donations are needed today and tomorrow morning.
Thank you for your generosity and for helping us make Trunk or Treat a fun and memorable event for our community! 🎃🍭
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🦃 Thanksgiving Bag Collection
Our Sunday School classes are currently collecting items for our Thanksgiving Bags, which will help provide Thanksgiving meals for local families in need. Please check with your Sunday School teacher to find out which item has been assigned to your class. All items are due by November 11th in preparation for our packing night.
Thank you to everyone participating in this wonderful ministry and helping us share God’s love with families in our community this Thanksgiving!
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During our Worship Service on November 22, we will also receive our Annual Harvest Offering, a special offering separate from our regular budget offering. This will allow us to fund our future Associate Pastor. We encourage everyone to prayerfully consider what the Lord would have you give and to give as He lays it on your heart. We are grateful for the opportunity to worship through giving and to celebrate God’s faithfulness and provision!
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Live Streaming Link
In order to watch our service online, you can click this link.
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The Women's Ministry invites all women at FBC to our annual Fall Festival of Tables on Saturday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $10.00 per person.
We are looking for ladies who would like to host and decorate a table for this special event. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship, creativity, and inspiration as we share a demonstration on creating beautiful, yet simple decorations for your home for the upcoming holidays.
Whether you would like to host a table or simply attend and enjoy the evening, we would love to have you join us.
Sign up at the Welcome Center, on our Church Center Signups Tab, or contact Pam Stover at 240-904-4068.
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Weekly Christian Men's Prayer Breakfast
The FBC Weekly Men’s Prayer Breakfast meets on Thursday mornings at 6:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are a man, come - if you know a man, send him! Come and enjoy this Men & Boys Fellowship Breakfast and Bible study.
The Bible is full of practical instruction that can be helpful as men try to navigate the stresses and complexities of this modern world. Our Christian Men’s Breakfast is a weekly meeting where men meet to fellowship, enjoy a light meal and listen to a short teaching based on Scripture. The purpose is to learn how Biblical principles can be applied to daily living.
This is a time for men and boys to share Christian values through life experiences. We have a great cook - Mr. Bill Mayo, and a core of mature Christian men who are dedicated to Christ and to helping others! Each attendee can leave the meeting when they need to leave and with a new insight into a particular Biblical principle with ways to apply that knowledge to their daily lives. Please Come – and bring a friend.
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Our Annual Trunk-or-Treat is coming up this Wednesday, October 28th! Join us for this fun family event! There will be food trucks and 40+ trunks for trick-or-treating! | | Click the image below for more information on AWANA | |  | |
Theme Night for AWANA 11/4
| | | Wednesday Night Packing Party during AWANA on Nov. 11 | | | |
Homegrown Packing Party on Friday, November 13th
| | | A Nex Gen, youth led worship service will occur Sunday, November 8th in both services. Please use the QR code below to sign up your youth to serve in some capacity. Roles are listed on the sign up. Please reach out to Matt Putnam if you have any questions. | Please reach out to Matt Putnam with any questions about upcoming events. | |
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1. Want to find out about the ability to join an existing group? (may be determined by space availability.)
2. Have a group you want to do life with to start a new group?
3. Anyone willing to be a host for a new group?
4. Anyone feeling led to lead a new group?
If your answer is yes to any of these questions, contact the church office or Randy Page at
615-686-3170 or r.page@fbcfairview.org.
Click the image for current Community Group offerings
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Weekly Serving Reminders - November 1, 2026
Deacon of the Week: Steve Tucker
FBC Kids’ Worship Care:
- Children at 8:00AM: Pam Stover and Tara Sizemore
- Babies at 1030AM: Jenny and Greg Coble
- Ones/Twos at 1030AM: Ethan and Sarah Greer
- Threes at 1030AM: Amy Burgess
- Fours at 1030AM: Susette Moore and Kasper Pittman
- Fives at 1030AM: Lois Shelton
- FBC Kids’ Worship at 1030AM: *Open*
Worship Team: Emily Dance, Jennifer Shearon, Ashley Shelley, Brad Coleman, Grant Smith, and Lisa Phillips
Greeters for November: Rebecca and Wade Buttrey, Kate Allen, and Faye Ivey
Welcome Center: Joe and Hollie Horton
Altar: Roger and Cathy Farmer
Koinonia Fellowship Clean-up on 10/28: There will not be a meal this evening due to our Annual Trunk-or-Treat Event
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Wednesday
October 28, 2026
5:30 - 6:15 PM
Menu:
No meal this evening due to Trunk-or-Treat
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New Payment Method
Venmo will no loger be available to use as payment for dinner.
We will be accepting cash, check, or payment via our new payment method with the QR code/link shown here. Just scan the code with your phone camera or click the image for the link.
You can also pay using the link on our new Church Center App. Look for the Koinonia section and click to pay.
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We Need Volunteer Help
We’re looking for volunteers to help clean the kitchen after our Koinonia/Wednesday Night Supper! This is a great way to serve our church family and fellowship together.
This commitment is only once every 6 weeks- or you can join our substitute list and help when you’re available. If you’re willing to help, please let Cathy Mayo know at 850.319.4432 and she'll get you plugged in. We’d love to have you!
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Deacon Ordination Service
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Homegrown OCC Packing Party
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Thanksgiving Meal after Worship Service
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This Week at FBC
Sunday
8:00 AM
Worship Service (Sanctuary)
9:15 AM
Sunday School
10:30 AM
Worship Service (Sanctuary)
5:00 PM
The Wilderness Way Community Group (Fellowship Hall)
5:00 and 6:00 PM
Community Groups (Various schedules and locations)
6:00 PM
Rooted & Redeemed (Youth Room)
Tuesday
8:45 AM
Prayer Team (Sanctuary) - all are welcome
Wednesday
10:00 AM
Dr. Hammer-Community Group
5:30 PM
Koinonia Fellowship Dinner (Fellowship Hall)
6:00PM
When Women Pray (Room #2)
6:30 PM
AWANA
Youth Group (Middle and High School Students - Youth Room)
Adult Bible Study (Sanctuary)
WITWOW (Women's Bible Study- Room #1)
Co-Ed Bible Study (Parsonage)
Thursday
6:30 AM
Weekly Men's Fellowship Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
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Church Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 AM - 3 PM; Friday 9 AM - Noon
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FBC now uses the Planning Center software: Connect to keep track of all important church information. Each member has a profile in Planning Center. It can be used as an app on your phone or as a website on your browser. Download the Church Center App which is available in the App Store & Google Play Store. Simply login using your phone number, update your record, and upload your picture. You can make sure you're in all the appropriate groups to which you are connected.
Please contact the church office if you need any assistance. Thank you.
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Facility Use Request
If you would like to use a room in the church for a Bible study, meeting or for any reason outside of the regular weekly activities, please submit a Facility Use Request Form to the church office. If there isn't a conflict on the church calendar, you will be notified once approved. Questions? Please contact Jessica in the church office (615.799.9478).
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