Community
Growth. It signifies development, maturation, and progress. At Fellowship Bible Church Arapaho, we believe that growth takes place in the context of small groups. We have various classes to aid in this process. Fellowship Community Classroom meets on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings to provide theological and practical knowledge for church and community members. In addition, our mini churches are the primary source for personal growth, allowing individuals to challenge and depend on one another while putting God’s word into practice in small, intimate groups.
Classes
United We Stand Divided We Fall...
Abraham Lincoln used the biblical phrase, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” He was referring to our looming Civil War, but the words apply to an interesting period of Israel’s history.
Did you ever wonder why a good Jewish man like Daniel wound up living in Babylon? The answer lies in the behavior of the people of Israel during the period where the Nation split in two. Previously we have followed our study of the Life of David, with the study of his son and heir, Solomon. Now we continue our study of the Old Testament, by looking at the period of the divided kingdom. There are lots of bad examples in this period of Israel’s history, but there are also some heroes like Elijah.
Join us in this discussion oriented class as we take our time studying the Bible together. Everyone, no matter what your background, has something to contribute.
This class, led by elder Bill Holston, will meet Sundays at 9:00am in the Fellowship Café.
Mini Churches
The single most important way to become — and remain — a vitally-connected, growing part of our church is to join a mini church. These small groups of 8-18 adults are designed to help individuals develop a deeper relationship with Jesus and other believers, to grow in an understanding of the Bible, and to impact others for Christ.
Mini churches generally meet in members’ homes or in some other relaxed setting where group members study the Bible, pray together, care for one another, and help each other navigate the ups and downs of life. Each group has the freedom to determine its members needs, so each group looks a little different in terms of meeting dates and times, study topics, and meeting style. All groups, however, maintain a mutual commitment to authentic community. Truly knowing others — while allowing others to truly know us — is the single best way to grow to be the people God desires for us to be. Learning to embrace, love, forgive, and relate to other imperfect Christians equips us to do the same things in our lives outside of the church.
Here are some specific things a mini church can do for you:
- Keep you plugged in to the heartbeat of the church
- Develop relationships that support and encourage your spiritual growth
- Create a growing sense of community
- Help you explore God’s truth and how it applies to your life
- Discover your gifts and how to implement them through serving our church body
- Develop your leadership abilities with the possibility of growing into a future group leader
- Offer prayer support for group members, the church family, and the body of Christ
Does this sound like something in which you would like to take part? To learn more about mini churches or to register to join a group, please contact our church office.
New Classes Beginning this Month
Looking for a way to understand the Bible more fully, develop skills for serving, and deal with practical needs in your everyday life? Fellowship Community Classroom is where we get to live out the idea that education is powerful and transformational.
Throughout the year we offer various courses to help you understand the Bible, develop your skills for serving others, and deal with the practical issues in your life. The courses are free (except for an occasional book), the kids get to have fun, and you get to grow in your relationship with Christ - what a great idea!
To RSVP one week in advance for childcare for birth-preschool, select "General Information" from our contact form. To enroll your school age child ages kindergarten through 6th grade in Discovery Club, select "Children’s Director" from our contact form.
View all of our Winter 2010 class descriptions here!
Kids' Discovery Club Spring 2010
Kids’ Discovery Club
A specially designed program for kids’ kindergarten through 6th grade. Kids’ will study God’s Word and enjoy fun activities including weekly Bible study, meaningful Scripture memory, and fun life-skills activities that make each meeting memorable and full of variety!
Please sign up in advance by contacting Angelia Thames.
Discovery Club meets during the school year on Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 pm in the Kids’ Center.
Spring 2010 Series - Young Peacemakers (grades K-6)
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9
Kids’ grade Kinder-2nd will be studying from the book Peace Makers by Susan Lingo taught by Angelia Thames
Kids’ grade 3rd-6th will be studying from the book The Young Peacemaker by Corlette Sande taught by Carol Slater
SPECIAL THANKS TO Marshella Powell, Sarah Anderson & Addison Thames for their assistance with kids birth-preschool on Wednesday nights!
Session 1: January 20 - March 10, 2010
Kids’ grade Kinder-2nd will study: At Peace With Our God - The Way to Obey, Jesus’ Perfect Peace, A Spirit of Peace and At Peace With Our Families & Friends - Family Forgiveness, Freindly Serenity, Peace of Mind.
Kids’ grade 3rd-6th will study: Understanding Conflict - Conflict is a Slippery Slope, What Causes Conflict?, Choices Have Consequences, Making Choices the Wise Way and Responding to Conflict - Playing the Blame Game, Conflict is an Opportunity, The Five A’s for Resolving Conflict.
Session 2: March 24 - May 12, 2010
Kids’ grade Kinder-2nd will study: At Peace in the World - Delightfully Different, Living in World Peace, Share a "Peace" of Love! and At Peace with Ourselves - Inside Out, A Time for Peace, Honor in Peace.
Kids’ grade 3rd-6th will study: The Freedom of Forgiveness, Preventing Conflict - Altering Choices, Think Before You Speak, The Communication Pie, Making a Respectful Appeal and When and How to Go and Get Help.
FCC Childcare
Available for children birth - Pre-K whose parents are attending Fellowship Community Classroom. Reservations required a week in advance. To RSVP click here.
Learn to Oil Paint
Learn to Oil Paint
Led by Joanna Clifton
No matter what your art experience, discover the creative side of yourself in this beginner class, for adults 18+. Learn color mixing, values and basic drawing skills. You’ll turn a one dimensional canvas into a three dimensional painting through the use of light and shadow. Our objective will be to finish at least 1 still life painting and then a landscape. View local area artist/instructor, Joanna Clifton, www.soulcreations.info. Cost for supplies, $40/person. Scholarships available, call Broc Jahnke at 972.852.5555 x22.
This class will meet Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00pm, in the Fellowship House.
Volunteer Opportunities
Thanks for your interest in serving at Fellowship Bible Church Arapaho. Below is a list of opportunities to serve. The most urgent needs are listed at the top. If you have a specific way you’d like to get involved that’s not on the list, please contact us to let us know!
Urgent Needs
| Opportunity | Detail | Contact |
| Landscape duties |
Mowing, edging. |
John Simms |
| Vacation Bible School coordinator |
Help plan our annual Vacation Bible School program. |
Angelia Thames |
| Visitor follow-up |
Help all visitors to FBCA feel welcomed, and lead them to more information about our church. | Nate Carter |
Other Needs
| Opportunity | Detail |
Contact |
| Research Phone/Internet service |
Help the church office save money by finding a more cost-effective phone and internet plan. |
Nate Carter |