Fairbanks First Assembly
Porcupine People (Part 2 - Manipulating People)
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  • Fairbanks Campus
    2830 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA
    Sunday 9:00 AM, Sunday 10:45 AM, Sunday 12:30 PM
Biblical Examples of Manipulation

Two women manipulated Herod. Mark 6:21-28
Jacob manipulated Esau. Genesis 25:29-34
Delilah manipulated Samson. Judges 16:15-19
COMMON TACTICS OF MANIPULATORS

-FLATTERY
-THREATS
-GUILT
THREE PRAYERS FOR BREAKING THE POWER OF MANIPULATION

1. GOD, HELP ME RECOGNIZE WHEN SOMEONE IS TRYING TO MANIPULATE ME.
HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU ARE BEING MANIPULATED?

-You can’t say “no” to a certain person.
-You always feel guilty.
-You feel ultimately responsible.
-You compromise your values to please others.
THREE PRAYERS FOR BREAKING THE POWER OF MANIPULATION

2. GOD, EMPOWER ME TO PUT HEALTHY BOUNDARIES IN PLACE
THREE PRAYERS FOR BREAKING THE POWER OF MANIPULATION

3. GOD, HELP ME SEE MY OWN NEED TO CONTROL AND SURRENDER EVERYTHING TO YOU.

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Life Groups Launch
At Fairbanks First we want everyone to experience community. We want our church family to be connected and thriving. That's why you'll hear Pastor Mark say, " We grow in circles not in rows!" That's why we do life groups! Our next season of Life Groups begin the week of January, 22nd 2017. Check out our Life Groups directory on our website or app to find the group that is right for you! You will also have a chance to meet the Life Groups hosts all 3 services on Sunday, January 22nd. We want everyone to be a part of a group!

New Friends Dessert
If you have recently begun attending First Assembly, we would love the opportunity to get to know you better. Come to the Lower Level Meeting Room on Wednesday, January 18th at 7pm for New Friends Dessert. Join Pastor Mark and Heidi, as well as some of our other staff and pastors, for an informal time of conversation and delicious desserts! Sign up on our website so that we know how many to expect.

Young at Heart Bible Study
Young At Heart (50 +) will be starting a new Sunday School class on Sunday Morning’s at 10:45 am; which will consist of a Bible Study and Fellowship. Coffee and donuts provided this week. The class will meet in the Lower Level Stars 1 & 2 classroom.

Northern Region Winter Camp
All youth (6th-12th grade) are invited to the Northern Region Winter Camp February 2-4 at First Assembly. Rod Whitlock will be the guest speaker, and Joel Benson will be leading worship. Come for dynamic services, powerful worship, and lots of fun! The cost is $65. Register on our website.