Weekly Newsletter – May 12, 2025

Pastor Dustin Leek   -   May 12, 2025

📖Sunday Recap

Series Title: Mission In Motion: How We Go

This past Sunday, our sermon was titled  “Start Where You Are” from Acts 1:1-11.

Evangelism isn’t just about sharing facts about Jesus, it’s about inviting others into the life He offers. In Acts 1:1–11, we saw that this mission starts right where you are. You don’t need to wait for the perfect moment or have all the right words. God can use you, right where you’re planted.

We were reminded that Jesus sent ordinary people filled with the Holy Spirit to share the good news. Just like the first believers, we are called to begin in our “Jerusalem”—our homes, communities, and everyday places. Evangelism starts with one act of faithfulness, like the first domino in a chain reaction.

Three takeaways from the text:

1. Start where you are.
2. Trust the power of the Holy Spirit.
3. Live on mission, not in waiting mode.

The mission isn’t for “someday”—it’s for today. Let’s be faithful witnesses, right where we are.

👉 Looking Ahead:
This Sunday, we’ll continue our “Mission in Motion” series by looking at Acts 2:1–13. The Holy Spirit is not a backup plan or a distant force, He is God with us. In Acts 2, we see the Spirit come in power, equipping everyday people to speak with boldness and clarity. This week, we’ll explore how the same Spirit is still at work.

Songs for this week:
* Click Here to Listen to Songs
Holy Spirit
Mighty To Save
Trust And Obey
Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me
Take My Life And Let It Be

📅 Happening This Week

Sunday

• 9:00am – Worship
• 10:20am – Sunday School
• 6:00pm – Evening Service

Sunday Night Services – Beginning this Sunday 6pm

This summer at FCC, Sunday nights at 6pm are all about Ekklesia: Being the Church Together. From May through August, we’ll gather each week to grow in our understanding of what it means to be the church. Each month will include a rhythm of teaching nights, fellowship nights, and service nights giving us space to learn, connect, and live out our faith. Some weeks kids will join us for the whole evening; other weeks, they’ll have their own space to play and engage. Even if your summer schedule is busy, we encourage you to come, every night will matter, and every person makes a difference.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar

Vacation Bible School 

🙏 Prayer Requests

Please be praying for:

• Elizabeth Stevens – Fall recovery
• Bonnie Greathouse – In Hospital
• Preston Leaf – Health Issues
• Henry Hufford – 6 week old, in hospital
• Levi Emmoms Grandfather – Cancer
• Bryan Huston – Prayers for guidance
• Jeff Hunley – Cancer
• JoAnne Garrison – Health Issues
• Shawn Sievers – Cancer
• JoAnne Childers – Health Issues
• Becky McDowell – prayers of guidance and strength
• Tracy Lake – cancer
• Harley Lear – cancer
• Merle Finn, Jr. – cancer
• Mary Jane Martin – cancer

If you have a prayer request, contact church office at 618-456-8563 or fill out a card on Sunday.

🤝 Serve With Us

Looking for ways to get involved

📖 Toddler Class Help
Our current toddler class (ages 1–5) has grown too large! We’re starting a new class just for our littlest ones—ages 1 to 3 and not yet potty trained, and we need your help. We’re looking for adults to serve once every 8 weeks from 9:20–11am, with a teen helper alongside you. It’s mostly play-based, with optional simple activities provided. This is a low-commitment but high-impact way to love our little ones and support young families in the church. Let us know if you’re willing to serve! If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Ryan Scott.

See you Sunday!