FAIRFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service | May 19
Our announcements & note taking platform complimenting Sunday worship service
Locations & Times
Fairfield Baptist Church
3991 Elmira Rd, Eugene, OR 97402, USA
Sunday 10:45 AM
WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE JOINING US!
Whether you're with us in-person or live stream, we pray our time together encourages you in your faith walk and honors our Lord! Please feel free to connect with any of our pastors, staff and other church leaders with questions or prayer.
Whether you're with us in-person or live stream, we pray our time together encourages you in your faith walk and honors our Lord! Please feel free to connect with any of our pastors, staff and other church leaders with questions or prayer.
LEARN ABOUT FAIRFIELD
Learn about us by going to our website and taking a look around. We would love the chance to meet you in person! If you have any questions, feel free to connect with any of our staff members, shepherds or other leaders.
https://www.fairfieldbaptistchurch.com/DIGITAL COMMUNICATION CARD
Looking to connect with us? Is there a "next step" you'd like to take? Is there anything we can pray for you about? Please complete our digital communication card and let us know!
https://www.fairfieldbaptistchurch.com/communication-card.html
https://fairfieldbc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2164472
CLICK ON THE "WHAT'S HAPPENING @ FAIRFIELD" AND "SAVE THE DATES" TABS BELOW TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON AND WHAT'S COMING UP!
WHAT'S HAPPENING @ FAIRFIELD
There are a lot of events going on around here! Make sure you check out the EVENTS PAGE on our website (fairfieldbaptistchurch.com/events). It is regularly updated with new details, so check often!
COURTYARD DEVELOPMENT INFO MEETING
This Sunday, May 19 following service (12:15-ish)
Recently we shared about a vision to develop our courtyard to be more useful for ministry opportunities. Join us for a short meeting to discuss the vision, learn more about it, and ask questions.
LADIES PAINTING EVENT
Saturday, May 25 | 10AM | Wright Hall
Ladies, invite friends and have fun painting together. Held at Fairfield in Wright Hall. Contact Callie Fox with questions (541-968-3393). Cost is $20 (bring cash/check and pay at event). Please register by May 19 for accurate headcount for supplies: https://fairfieldbc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2303928
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, June 12 | 6:30pm
Form your teams of up to 6 people, pick a team name (for the really competitive you could make shirts!), and sign up for friendly competition at our annual bowling tournament (Sign up at Info Booth). We will be at Firs Bowl Lanes (1950 River Road). We will play 2 games, and prizes will be won! Cost is $5/person/game with the church covering the cost of shoe rentals.
MEN'S "33" AUTHENTIC MANHOOD GROUPS
We have two groups starting up for the guys using the 33 materials from Authentic Manhood. Pastor Alan Gayle is leading one on Tuesdays at 7pm in his office, and John Fox leads a group on Thursdays at 4pm here at Fairfield in room 23. Contact these leaders for more info.
BASKETBALL W/ THE PASTOR
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:30PM
All are welcome to come play basketball at Cove Church on W. 18th
COURTYARD DEVELOPMENT INFO MEETING
This Sunday, May 19 following service (12:15-ish)
Recently we shared about a vision to develop our courtyard to be more useful for ministry opportunities. Join us for a short meeting to discuss the vision, learn more about it, and ask questions.
LADIES PAINTING EVENT
Saturday, May 25 | 10AM | Wright Hall
Ladies, invite friends and have fun painting together. Held at Fairfield in Wright Hall. Contact Callie Fox with questions (541-968-3393). Cost is $20 (bring cash/check and pay at event). Please register by May 19 for accurate headcount for supplies: https://fairfieldbc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2303928
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, June 12 | 6:30pm
Form your teams of up to 6 people, pick a team name (for the really competitive you could make shirts!), and sign up for friendly competition at our annual bowling tournament (Sign up at Info Booth). We will be at Firs Bowl Lanes (1950 River Road). We will play 2 games, and prizes will be won! Cost is $5/person/game with the church covering the cost of shoe rentals.
MEN'S "33" AUTHENTIC MANHOOD GROUPS
We have two groups starting up for the guys using the 33 materials from Authentic Manhood. Pastor Alan Gayle is leading one on Tuesdays at 7pm in his office, and John Fox leads a group on Thursdays at 4pm here at Fairfield in room 23. Contact these leaders for more info.
BASKETBALL W/ THE PASTOR
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:30PM
All are welcome to come play basketball at Cove Church on W. 18th
SAVE THE DATES
There are a number of things in the works for down the road. At the least, we want you to be aware of what some of them are so you can add them to your calendars. More info to come on these and other things.
1) Father's Day BBQ (June 16)
Come for worship (10:45am), then bring your fathers and family, and join us by the walnut tree for a BBQ meal to honor our dads. Immediately following our worship service.
2) Triangle Lake All-Church Campout (June 27-29)
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Get the details on our website:
https://www.fairfieldbaptistchurch.com/triangle-lake-family-campout.html
3) VBS (July 22-26)
(For kids who finished K-5th) VBS is back! Add it to your calendar and plan on participating, serving and/or bringing your kids
4) Men's Roundup (September 6-8)
Save the date and consider who to invite. For details and registration:
https://www.fairfieldbaptistchurch.com/mens-roundup.html
1) Father's Day BBQ (June 16)
Come for worship (10:45am), then bring your fathers and family, and join us by the walnut tree for a BBQ meal to honor our dads. Immediately following our worship service.
2) Triangle Lake All-Church Campout (June 27-29)
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Get the details on our website:
https://www.fairfieldbaptistchurch.com/triangle-lake-family-campout.html
3) VBS (July 22-26)
(For kids who finished K-5th) VBS is back! Add it to your calendar and plan on participating, serving and/or bringing your kids
4) Men's Roundup (September 6-8)
Save the date and consider who to invite. For details and registration:
https://www.fairfieldbaptistchurch.com/mens-roundup.html
IN THE LIFE OF FAIRFIELD
After a few years of being on hiatus we're excited to say that VBS is back! It will take place on July 22-26. Learn about it and consider getting involved. Talk with Becky Denham for details and questions.
After a few years of being on hiatus we're excited to say that VBS is back! It will take place on July 22-26. Learn about it and consider getting involved. Talk with Becky Denham for details and questions.
IMPORTANT VBS DATES
June 18 | 10:00am-12:00pm
VBS launch brunch - For all volunteers, teachers, decorators, prayer warriors
July 14 | 12:30-2:00pm
*Mandatory* lunch training - All classroom leaders, rotation leaders, and student helpers need to attend.
July 20 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Decoration Day - Mini decoration parties will take place the week leading up to decoration day
July 22-26 | 9:00am-12:00pm
VBS week!
Open to completed grades K-5th
Thursday evening Family Night
June 18 | 10:00am-12:00pm
VBS launch brunch - For all volunteers, teachers, decorators, prayer warriors
July 14 | 12:30-2:00pm
*Mandatory* lunch training - All classroom leaders, rotation leaders, and student helpers need to attend.
July 20 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Decoration Day - Mini decoration parties will take place the week leading up to decoration day
July 22-26 | 9:00am-12:00pm
VBS week!
Open to completed grades K-5th
Thursday evening Family Night
MESSAGE NOTES FOR MAY 19
ROOTED DEEP, BUILT UP:
PRE-DECIDE TO FOLLOW GOD'S PLAN TO BE A GIVER
ALAN GAYLE,
LEAD PASTOR
ROOTED DEEP, BUILT UP:
PRE-DECIDE TO FOLLOW GOD'S PLAN TO BE A GIVER
ALAN GAYLE,
LEAD PASTOR
BIG QUESTION ARISES HERE:
Q) WHY WOULD JESUS TALK MORE ABOUT MONEY AND POSSESSIONS THAN ALMOST EVERY OTHER TOPIC?
A) BECAUSE FOR MOST PEOPLE THERE IS NOTHING THAT COMMPETES WITH GOD FOR FIRST PLACE IN THEIR LIFE MORE THAN THEIR MONEY AND POSSESSIONS.
Q) WHY WOULD JESUS TALK MORE ABOUT MONEY AND POSSESSIONS THAN ALMOST EVERY OTHER TOPIC?
A) BECAUSE FOR MOST PEOPLE THERE IS NOTHING THAT COMMPETES WITH GOD FOR FIRST PLACE IN THEIR LIFE MORE THAN THEIR MONEY AND POSSESSIONS.
WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT FOR GOD TO BE #1 IN OUR LIVES?
GREEK WORD FOR "HEART" = KARDIA
"CENTER FOR SOURCE OF LIFE; REPRESENTS WHERE YOUR DEVOTION, FEELINGS, AND DESIRE LIE."
"CENTER FOR SOURCE OF LIFE; REPRESENTS WHERE YOUR DEVOTION, FEELINGS, AND DESIRE LIE."
A COUPLE THINGS WE CAN PRE-DECIDE TO DO IN ORDER TO FOLLOW GOD'S PLAN IN GIVING
1) PRE-DECIDE TO PUT GOD ____________ EVERY TIME YOU GET ____________
1) PRE-DECIDE TO PUT GOD ____________ EVERY TIME YOU GET ____________
MOST OF WHAT IS PROVIDED FOR CHURCH PROGRAMS, STAFFING, MINISTRIES, OUTREACH, MISSIONS, IS PROVIDED BY 21% OF CHURCH PEOPLE KNOWN AS "TITHERS"
HOW GOD TESTS OUR HEART FROM "TIPPER" TO "TITHER"
$700 = $70 TITHE
$7,000 = $700 TITHE
$70,000 = $7,000 TITHE
$700,000 = $70,000 TITHE
$700 = $70 TITHE
$7,000 = $700 TITHE
$70,000 = $7,000 TITHE
$700,000 = $70,000 TITHE
"IF A PERSON GETS HIS ATTITUDE TOWARD MONEY STRAIGHT, IT WILL STRAIGHTEN ALMOST EVERY OTHER AREA OF HIS LIFE."
-BILLY GRAHAM
-BILLY GRAHAM
A COUPLE THINGS WE CAN PRE-DECIDE TO DO IN ORDER TO FOLLOW GOD'S PLAN IN GIVING
2) TITHING IS THE ____________ POINT, BUT IT'S NOT THE _____________ POINT OF GENEROSITY
2) TITHING IS THE ____________ POINT, BUT IT'S NOT THE _____________ POINT OF GENEROSITY
APPLICATION CHALLENGES
1) IF YOU CURRENTLY ARE NOT A TITHER, CONSIDER DOING IT FOR THREE MONTHS AND SEE WHAT GOD DOES (TEST HIM)
2) IF YOU ARE ALREADY A TITHER, ASK GOD FOR YOU TO TRUST HIM EVEN MORE IN KEEPING WITH YOUR INCOME
1) IF YOU CURRENTLY ARE NOT A TITHER, CONSIDER DOING IT FOR THREE MONTHS AND SEE WHAT GOD DOES (TEST HIM)
2) IF YOU ARE ALREADY A TITHER, ASK GOD FOR YOU TO TRUST HIM EVEN MORE IN KEEPING WITH YOUR INCOME
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TODAY!
WHEREVER YOU ARE,
BE THE CHURCH
WHEREVER YOU ARE,
BE THE CHURCH
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Thank you for your faithful tithes and offerings. Click on the link to give online.
https://www.fairfieldbaptistchurch.com/give.html
https://www.fairfieldbaptistchurch.com/building-campaign.html