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January 8, 2017

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Today’s Special Guest Dr. David Nichols

David Nichols has been a pastor, preacher, and educator for over 30 years. He holds a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from Marquette University, and is an ordained

minister with the Assemblies of God. He has been a professor and administrator in Christian higher education for 15 years.

Dr. Nichols' international ministry has ranged from pastors' schools to seminary courses, open-air crusades and conferences, as well as preaching in churches. He founded Heart of the Father Ministries and brings a prophetic message that calls people to the altar for an encounter with the loving God. Come expecting salvation, deliverance, healing, and mercy from the heart and hand of our Heavenly Father.

Tonight - 6:00 pm Join us tonight for a special emphasis on healing. If you need healing in any area of your

life, please plan on attending. Childcare will be available.

This Week at FVCF

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10:30 am ............ Strength & Stretch Class

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6:30 pm ..............

Kids

Nursery (Infants & Toddlers) – Nursery B Young Explorers (Pre-School) – Room B Kids Next Door (K-Grade 6) – Children’s Center Emoji Night

Teens

Impact (Grades 7-12) – Youth Center “Experience”

Adults

“Financial Peace University” (VandenHeuvel) “Finding Freedom in Christ” (Pastor Steve) “God and the American View” (Mark Gabriel) “The Gospel of Mark” (Nancy Lee) Hispanic Bible Study – Community Room

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9:30 am ............ “The Gospel of Mark” (Becky Dvorak) – Room F 10:30 am ............ Strength & Stretch Class

It costs $50 to feed 60 children in Tijuana for one day. Our missions team needs to raise $10,000 for building materials to expand the ministry by building a meal center. When this new building is ready, they hope to feed 100 children daily. $250 provides

meals for five days, $1000 provides meals for 20 days. We have a great opportunity to help these kids. You will find marked envelopes in the Foyer ranging from $25 to

$1,000. Please take an envelope with the amount as God leads you. Pray over the envelope and return it by February 1.

Welcome GuestsWelcome GuestsWelcome Guests

If you are looking for a place to worship as an individual or as a family, we would be honored for you to consider making

Fox Valley Christian Fellowship your church home.

What You Should Know

...allows for individual styles (sitting or standing, raising hands, clapping, etc.), and we invite you to participate in your own way.

...relax. As our guest, you are under no obligation to give.

...as our guest, we understand that you may be apprehensive about leaving your precious little ones with people you don’t know. We do encourage you to take a look or a tour and parents are always welcome to stay with their children until you and they are comfortable. Our children's ministries are:

Sunday Nursery for infants and toddlers Critter Land for pre-school children Kids’ Church for kids in Grades K-6 (Kids are dismissed half way through

the service and can be picked up at the Kids’ Center after the service.)

All of these ministries are staffed by loving adults who have had full background checks and are ready to minister to your child and make them feel at home.

What You Should Do Please fill out the Connection Card below with as much information as you feel

comfortable and place it in the offering plate. (Any information you give us is for church use only.)

After service, pick up your complimentary gift bag located at the Guest Counter in the foyer!

Come worship with us again next Sunday morning at 9:30 or at your earliest possible convenience or visit us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 for our Wednesday night activities. We would love to get to know you better.

How’s Your Group Life?How’s Your Group Life?How’s Your Group Life?

Starting THIS Wednesday (January 11) - 6:30-8:00 pm Please sign up for these adult electives by using the Connection Card.

“Financial Peace University” Bill and Christine VandenHeuvel - Room TBD

Do you want to put your finances in order in 2017? Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University,” will help you do that. In 9 video sessions, Dave Ramsey will help you achieve your

financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never before. It is strongly recommended that married couples attend this group together;

it is also recommended for young adults. The material kit costs $93 (only one set of materials is necessary per couple) and is available with $9.30 shipping.

You must order your own kit online, and the registration deadline is January 11. To get more information, to register, and to order your kit, go to www.daveramsey.com.

Questions? Contact Bill Pingel at 585-6829 or bcpingel@gmail.com.

“Finding Freedom in Christ” Pastor Steve Nickel - Room TBD

Spiritual freedom is necessary for believers in Christ to become growing, fruitful disciples, but is the “missing ingredient” in many Christians’ lives. Believers need help to “throw off everything

that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” them so that they can run with endurance the race set before them, with their eyes firmly fixed on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1, 2).

This 9-week study will help you take hold of the truth of who you are in Christ, resolve personal and spiritual conflicts, and move on to maturity - possibly at a faster rate than you thought

possible. Whether you are someone who needs freedom in Christ or someone who would like to help others attain that freedom, this group is for you. Questions?

Contact the church office at 991-1117 or mail@fvcf.org.

“God and the American View” Mark Gabriel - Room TBD

In these video sessions, we will gain understanding of the pertinent connections between the Bible and the U.S. Constitution. Not only will it whet the appetite of all who

love God and America, but it will help you understand the Biblical Worldview of America’s Founders and the writings that influenced them in their design of the federal government.

You will see that a worldview revolution has occurred which has caused the Constitution to be widely misinterpreted and misunderstood in today’s world.

“The Gospel of Mark: the Jesus We’re Aching For”

Nancy Lee - Worship Center Also Thursdays 9:30-11:00 am (Becky Dvorak) - Childcare is provided.

God’s heart is moved by your cries for help, your shouts for joy, your unspoken worries. We know Him to be a God of unparalleled power and authority, but Mark’s account of Jesus paints Him as a deeply personal and intimate God too. Lisa Harper conducts 8 video sessions that follow Jesus through His days of early ministry all the way to the cross. It’s there we discover what it means to be the recipients of His excessive compassion and the very reason for His all-consuming passion. The Bible Study Book is required and available on Amazon.com or

Lifeway.com for $12.99. We would like you to order online, but if you need assistance, please contact Nancy Lee at 739-3908 or leegr@sbcglobal.net.

Alpha Preview Dinner - Thursday, January 19 - 6:00 pm

Alpha Course - Thursdays (starting January 26) - 6:00 pm If you are new to our church, beginning your spiritual journey, or have been in the church

for years and just have questions, then Alpha is the place for you. Make new friends, share, learn, and feel a common bond at the ten weeks of small group sessions geared for the curious, confused, skeptical, and even long-time believers who want to ask questions on the basics of the Christian faith. Enjoy a meal, a video, and then a small-group time to discuss the video. Invitation cards are available at the Information Counter in the foyer to

invite friends, family, co-workers, neighbors. Childcare is provided.

Alpha Part 2 - Beginners’ Bible Study This course is open to all and will present some basic and essential tools for reading and

understanding the Bible. Participants are invited to join us for the Alpha meal. Sign up for Alpha and Alpha 2 by using the Connection Card in this bulletin.

Questions? Contact Alan/Vicki Schroeder at vsschroeder@new.rr.com or 739-0736.

My decision today:

I prayed to receive Christ. I prayed to recommit my life to Christ. Name __________________________________

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Beginning a Relationship with Jesus Marriage Mentoring Opportunities to Get to Know People Helping FVCF as Needed Serving in our Community Name ___________________________________

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Church Membership

Water Baptism ADDRESS: 1200 W. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, WI 54136 WORSHIP SERVICES: Sunday - 9:30 am (english) 9:30 am (spanish) OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday - 8:30 am-4:30 pm (closed noon-1:00 pm) PHONE - FAX - WEB: 920-991-1117 (phone) - 920-991-2870 (fax) - www.fvcf.org

Lead Pastor .............................. Steve Nickel .............................. steve@fvcf.org Associate Pastor ...................... John Sitcler .............................. john@fvcf.org Pastors of Hispanic Ministries .. Lucas Bressan & Loles Cruz ... lucas@fvcf.org loles@fvcf.org Administrative Secretary .......... Diana Schneider ....................... diana@fvcf.org Connection Coordinator ........... Vicki Schroeder ........................ vicki@fvcf.org Kids’ Ministry Coordinator ........ Jessica Nickel .......................... jessica@fvcf.org Financial Data Manager ........... Kathy Schmidt .......................... kathy@fvcf.org

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Sermon NotesSermon NotesSermon Notes January 8, 2017 Heart of the Father Ministries Dr. David Nichols

Welcome to

FOX VALLEY CHRISTIAN

FELLOWSHIP!

Saturday, February 4 - 7:00 am-4:00 pm Christ the Rock (W6254 Hwy. 10/114, Menasha)

No Regrets is a one-day men's conference designed to create an environment for men to be challenged in their relationship with the Lord at home, in the workplace,

and in their ministry. Held at sites around the country, it features amazing speakers from around the globe! The cost is $30/adults and $15/youth (under age 18) and includes

lunch, seminars, and general sessions. At the door the prices increase $5/ticket. Join other men from the Fox Valley at this inspiring conference! To register and for more

information, please go to: www.christtherock.org/noregrets.

Friday-Saturday, February 10-11 Oak Creek Assembly of God (7311 S. 13th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154 )

Oak Creek Assembly of God is the host for this wonderful marriage-building weekend. In a culture that minimizes marriage, guest speakers Rick and Laurie Ganiere, take Godly

principles and help people to practically apply them to every day life. They have learned the principle of “laughter does good like a medicine,” so they promise a fun environment while encouraging couples to be all God has created them to be. The cost is $75/couple

($90/couple late registration February 4-9) and includes a lunch on Saturday, all materials, and admission. Registration forms, including hotel information, are available online at wnmdag.regfox.com/marriage-retreat and at the Information Counter in the foyer.

Our Servant Leadership Board has a deacon position that needs to be filled during this year’s Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 19 following our 9:30 am Worship Service. Our newly adopted process provides the opportunity for members of

FVCF to present a name of a possible candidate to our Nominating Committee. The person must be: faithful to the Lord in character and to FVCF in his/her attendance,

serving, and giving; available to give the time and commitment necessary; and teachable – willing to learn and work as a team player. If you desire to submit a name, please

communicate that name to Jake Van Veen, our Nominating Committee Chairman, by emailing him at jakenancy36@att.net, calling him at 722-5304, or in person.

The deadline for accepting names is January 25.

February 11 ...... Couples Valentine Banquet - Liberty Hall - 6:00 pm February 19 ...... Annual Congregational Meeting - FVCF - 11:20 am February 24-25 ...... Kids’ Blast February 25-March 4 ...... Missions Trip to Tijuana

Please sign me up for:

Alpha Preview Dinner Alpha 2

Wednesday Night Groups Financial Peace University Finding Freedom in Christ God and the American View Gospel of Mark ____Wed. pm ____Thurs. am

LIFE Groups Bishop Jacobs Sitcler Grady Nickel, J Van Nuland Griesbach Nickel, S Van Veen Guarisco Schroeder

Comments Or Prayer Needs: ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________