Digital Bulletin October 4, 2015

Message Outline

Theism – Classic Evidences (Genesis 1:1-2:3)

“There is a good reason to believe God exists.”

• God: _______________________________________________

• Good Reason ________________________________________

• For Me: _____________________________________________

Cosmological Argument: Creation/Cause

• Principle: _______________________________________

• Universe: _______________________________________

• Life: ___________________________________________

Teleological Argument: Design/Purpose

• Principle: _______________________________________

• Universe: _______________________________________

• Life: ___________________________________________

Moral Argument: Anthropology/Morals

• Principle: _______________________________________

• Universal Moral Law: ______________________________

• Moral Lawgiver: __________________________________

Ontological Argument: Being/Perfection

• Principle: ________________________________________

• Beings: __________________________________________

• Perfect Being: ________________________________

There is a good reason to believe God exists and I accept it as truth by faith.

Growth Guide

Monday: Psalm 8
Tuesday: Psalm 33
Wednesday: Psalm 46
Thursday: Psalm 48
Friday: Psalm 104

Next Steps from Today’s message

Be – I will reflect and praise God, that the creator of the universe created me as well as those who deny His existence. I will pray for them.
Multiply – I will practice these arguments with someone who is safe.
Go – I will pray for an opportunity to graciously and boldly share my faith with someone who does not share my perspective.

Home Church Questions:

Put the Cosmological Argument into your own words.
Put the Teleological Argument into your own words.
Put the Moral Argument into your own words.
Put the Ontological Argument into your own words.
Which argument for the existence of God makes most sense to you?
What are your doubts about using the arguments?
What is the balance between reason and faith?
How can these rational arguments be useful in sharing our faith?

Announcements

New to Fellowship? // We’re so glad you’re here today // Inside the bulletin you will find a Connection Card // Please fill it out and bring to the Connection Center in the atrium // We will give you a welcome gift and answer your questions.

Men’s 33 Study // A Man and His Story // Have you ever explained “you” to “you” // Understand your past and enjoy God’s best for your future // Tuesdays, beginning October 6, 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, beginning October 7, 5:30 a.m. // No registration necessary, simply show up.

Fellowship Fall Work Day // Saturday, October 10, 8:00 a.m. // This is the time of year we get together, pull up our sleeves, grab some tools, and work side by side // Lunch provided!

Fellowship Men’s Breakfast // Saturday, October 17, 8:00 a.m. // Join the other men of Fellowship as we eat bacon and get equipped for discipleship.

Fellowship Kids Pumpkin Patch // Saturday, October 17 // Meet us at 10:45 a.m. at the Pumpkin Patch for some pumpkin picking and picnicking (bring your own lunch or purchase lunch from the concession stand)!

OCC Night of Worship // Operation Christmas Child is one of the biggest endeavors we undertake as a church family // Please join us Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. for an evening of worship and prayer for OCC // Child care for 6 years and under by RSVP to shann1669@excite.com by Monday, October 19.

Girlfriends Fall Retreat // Register at the Connection Center today or www.fellowshipconway.org/girlfriends-retreat // Psalm 119 in a beautiful setting at Ferncliff Conference Center (L.R.) // Deadline for final payment is October 11.

Military Service Project // Want to bless a service member in the U.S. armed forces? // Purchase a Thanksgiving, Christmas, and/or Thank You card —- record your appreciation, a scripture, words of encouragement, and drop it off at the Connection Center // Cards will be mailed to soldiers on a Naval air carrier in the Middle East and Ft. Benning,Georgia in time for the holidays // Don’t have time to purchase a card? Pick one up at the Connection Center // Cards due back by Oct 25th.

Fellowship Finances

July 1 – September 27, 2015

Weekly Budget Needs $21,577

Giving for 09/20/15 27,069

Giving for 09/27/15 19,001

Year to Date Needed 279,137

Year to Date Giving 286,838

Over (Under) Budget 7,701