Welcome to your Monthly Newsletter
I love how community works and I love the fact that God created us for community. In Ephesians 4:15-16 we learn how the Body of Christ works together to grow itself up. Listen to this:
Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
(Tyndale House Publishers: Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 2nd ed. Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale House Publishers, 2004, S. Eph 4:15-16)
If you haven't "Joined The Journey" you are missing out! Through this daily devotional written by Fellowship family members I have gained new insight into God's Word that I have never considered before. It has been a great reminder to me of why God created us to live in community with one another. Our minds and thoughts and experiences are limited. By learning from each other we truly live out the "unity of the faith" talked about in Ephesians 4.
I love doing life together with you!
- Mitzi
Have you "Joined The Journey" yet? If not, click here to begin reading through the New Testament with the rest of the Fellowship family.
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Coaches Meeting: February 10th
The first Coaches Meeting of the year is going to be Sunday, February 10th. Do you have any groups who "don't feel like they need you"? We are going to talk about ways to be a good coach for those groups. More details will follow, but I just wanted to make sure that you had a chance to get that date on your calendar. Thanks for all that you are doing for small groups here at Fellowship!
- Nate Turner
Living By the Book Training
This is the last week for the Living By The Book training series on Sunday mornings. Please join us as Dallas Seminary professor, Mark Yarbrough, concludes our time together. Also, you might want to consider taking your small group through this series. If you need copies of the workbook and DVDs, please contact Angie Whitis, angiew@fellowshipdallas.org.
Looking for Your Next Curriculum?
The Matthew Series is finishing up this week. I hope you've enjoyed this "Journey" as much as I have. Having been a believer and avid Bible reader for a long time, it never ceases to amaze me how much I don't know about the Bible. Be sure to check out the curriculum options for your group as we go forward (Click here). Or plan to follow along with the next sermon series on Ephesians beginning Sunday, February 24th.
BUILDING COMMUNITY : Serving Together
Several of our small groups have stepped up and started serving our community by adopting a refugee family, volunteering in the food pantry, or working in various ministries here at the church. If your group is looking to grow deeper in their faith, I can think of no greater way than to get involved in service. If you are wondering how your group can get involved, please contact Ryan Schwanke, ryans@fellowshipdallas.org.
Having FUN Together
Consider going to the movies together! Studio Movie Grill has moved into our neighborhood and is offering free passes to our church members. Click here to download yours and make plans with your small group today!