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CABOT2895 BILL FOSTER MEMORIAL HWY.

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JESUS IS STILL PRUNING

ME BECAUSE HE THINKS I

CAN BE FRUITFUL & HE

CONSIDERS ME WORTH IT.

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HE SET OFF FOR A FAR COUNTRY AND THERE SQUANDERED HER WEALTH IN WILD LIVING…

“Kezia, you’re the lost princess,” said R to me after telling me MY life story. What’s crazy is that I hadn’t met R before in my life. We were assigned as roommates at a Christian retreat, which I went to by coincidence-long story. This girl, whom I hadn’t met before, knew my struggles and my past. Because God told her. What happened next was simply beyond imagination. R asked if she could pray for me. After turning down the o�er for hours-because I thought it was crazy-I finally said “ok.” The second she opened her mouth to pray for me, I saw in my head a clear picture of a king, dressed in white, standing in front of gold double doors with his arms wide open. I then felt a hug from behind-a warm and tight embrace coming from the air behind me. The King Jesus Christ was so alive and active. He humbly reached down to earth to hug ME and asked me to come HOME. I was so overwhelmed. I gave my life to Christ and got baptized the very next day.

The story doesn’t end there.

R lived in another state and although she called me pretty often and sent me a really beautiful devotional book, I felt alone. I had a very loving church family, but they lived an hour from where I lived. My parents were living in Jakarta, Indonesia and my brother lived in Michigan. Again, I felt alone.

I changed my life so abruptly. I used my own strength

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to avoid things that used to entice me. I had “Christian” people around me that wanted to minister to me-but not really to be my best friend or brother or sister in Christ. I felt judged by these people. So, as some had predicted, I fell back to my struggles. The only di�erence was that I now had guilt.

When two years passed since I became a princess, I went to a picnic and met J. He cared for my spiritual growth and yet never judged me. He became my true older brother. J introduced me to a group of women who knew life like I did; we strived to conquer struggles and traumas together as sisters.

Through a fellowship called Let’s Chat, which J leads, I met T, who soon became my best friend. We now pray together and love each other. She’s my accountability partner, my basketball teammate, my sister and best friend.

I can’t thank my Father enough for loving me so much and for putting these siblings in my life. How can I not serve Him with all I have? I feel so honored to lead the music team, sing and be a translator at my church. I am involved in Let’s Chat and other God-annointed ministries.

My lifestyle is slowly becoming more and more conformed to what a princess of the King should act like. Jesus is still pruning me because He thinks I can be fruitful, and He considers me worth it. Life is not easy; it’s even more di�cult since I love Jesus. But I have my Father King and my older brothers and sisters to celebrate my arrival home, and they’re on my speed dial.

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HIS SUMMER WE HAD SIX INTERNS THAT WERE HERE TO SERVE ALONGSIDE OUR TEAM AND LEARN ABOUT MISSIONS. THEY SPECIFICALLY HELPED

IMPLEMENT AND LEAD THE PASSPORT TO SUCCESS SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT THE TYLER STREET OPPORTUNITY CENTER. WHILE WORKING, THE INTERNS EXPLORED A BIBLICAL FOUNDATION FOR MISSIONS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE; VISITING SELECTED MINISTRIES THAT SERVE ORPHANS AND THE UNBORN, CHILDREN IN URBAN SCHOOLS, PRISONERS, AND THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS. THEY ALSO LEARNED TO TELL BIBLICAL STORIES AND ALL ABOUT THE BIBLICAL PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING LEADERS THAT IS MOVEMENT FRIENDLY AND REPRODUCIBLE.

PLEASE JOIN US IN THANKING THIS INCREDIBLE GROUP OF INTERNS AND PRAYING FOR THEM AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL THIS FALL. MAY GOD USE THEM IN MIGHTY WAYS AS THEY ARE LIGHTS ON THEIR CAMPUSES!

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2015SummerInterns

CARLEY BROWN, BLAKELEY CHAPMAN, JOEY STAMPS, VICTORIA NEBLETT, KATIE MAURER, KATE MCDONALD

2015SummerInterns

CARLEY BROWNLittle Rock Christian GraduateShe is headed to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville this fall.

BLAKELEY CHAPMANHomeschool GraduateShe is headed to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville this fall.

JOEY STAMPSVan Buren High School GraduateHe is currently a senior at John Brown University at Siloam with a major in Family & Human Services. He will graduate in December.

VICTORIA NEBLETTLittle Rock Christian GraduateShe is headed to Oklahoma Central University in the fall on a soccer scholarship.

KATIE MAURERBryant High School GraduateShe is headed to John Brown University at Siloam Springs. She is interested in serving in Missions.

KATE MCDONALDLittle Rock Christian GraduateShe has an interest in community development & social justice.

CARLEY BROWN, BLAKELEY CHAPMAN, JOEY STAMPS, VICTORIA NEBLETT, KATIE MAURER, KATE MCDONALD

LITTLEROCK

BAPTISM CLASSAUG 2 | 11 AM | THE STATION

CELEBRATIONAUG 23 | AFTER FIRST SERVICEOUTDOOR BAPTISTRYBaptisms are some of our favorite events at Fellowship because we get to celebrate new life found in Christ. If you’re interested in being baptized, email [email protected].

FELLOWSHIP NEXTSEP 13 | 10:45 AM | THE STATIONWant to learn more about Fellowship? We invite you to attend our Fellowship Next gathering to meet other people checking out Fellowship & to hear from pastors about connection opportunities.Register at fellowshiponline.com/events.

MEMBERSHIP CLASSSUNDAYS | SEP 27-OCT 1810:45 AM | THE STATIONIf you’re interested in becoming a member of Fellowship, we invite you to attend our four-week class & hear about our values, heart & mission. Attendance is required to become a member. Register at fellowshiponline.com/events.

Little Rock

Enjoy a day of fun with the whole family at Wild River Country & start o� the ministry year with a splash!

This is also a great opportunity to build relationships with other families. Purchase tickets for them & invite them to spend the day with Fellowship!Tickets are $5/person & can be purchased on Sundays in August at the Connection Center.

SPLASHBASH!

AUG 30 | 1-7 PMWILD RIVER COUNTRY

STUDIES BEGINNINGAUG 25

GRIEFSHARE13-week study group for those su�ering the loss of a loved one.

DIVORCECARE13-week study group to experience discipleship in the midst of this di�cult season.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY9-week course, developed by Dave Ramsey, teaching wise methods of handling money.

HOW WE CHANGESome think that change comes by simply trying harder. Others say, "let go, and let God." So which is it? Join Jim Hudson (an elder & discipleship pastor at Fellowship) & his wife Leigh (a Christian counselor) for this 12-week, in-depth study on God's plan & provision for us to fight against sin & to grow up spiritually. Class size is limited to 40.

ReNew__DO YOU WANT TO SEE CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE? ReNew is a ministry focused on equipping you with biblical principles for lasting change, all fueled by the grace of Jesus Christ.

LAUNCHESTUES AUG 25 | 6:30 PMCAFÉ OPENS 6 PM

ReNew also includes gender specific care groups that meeteach week for accountability & encouragement..

To sign up for a ReNew group orto register for child care go to fellowshiponline.com/renew.[ [

Adult Discipleship

LEADER LAUNCHSAT AUG 22 | 9 AMAll adult D Group leaders, save the date for our 2015-16 D Group Leader Launch. This important event is one that you will not want to miss! The morning will include meeting with your specific ministry, a choice of two individual breakouts & a large group time filled with fun & inspiration. Register for child care by Aug 17 atfellowshiponline.com/events.

JOIN A D GROUP

Being in a small group at Fellowship is at the heart of how we make disciples. Small groups help us remember all that God has promised us in Christ—we need each other. As you plan for the fall, consider joining a small group.

Visit fellowshiponline.com/smallgroups to search for a groupor stop by the Connection Center.

MINISTRY FAIRAUG 23 & 30 | AFTER SERVICESOur discipleship-focused small groups, called D Groups, are at the heart of our church’s mission & help our big church feel small. Whether you need a men’s group, women’s group, or co-ed group—no matter what needs you have or obstacles you are facing—we have a place for you to connect more deeply in our church. Stop by the Ministry Fair to meet a small group leader.

Little Rock

FELLOWSHIPSTUDENTS BIG BLASTAUG 7-8 | BRANSON, MO | $1507-8th graders: join us on a weekend trip to Silver Dollar City & the Dixie Stampede. Register online by July 26.

VOLUNTEER TRAININGAUG 9 | 4 PM | IN FSMD Group leaders & volunteers, join us for our mandatory, all-volunteer training to kick o� the 2015 ministry year. Come & hear the vision of where we are going & get equipped to lead e�ectively.

CONNECTING WITH SIXTYPES OF STUDENTSAUG 11 | 6 PM | IN THE WAREHOUSELeading a FSM D Group this fall? This is for you. Join us for an optional, special night of training with other student ministry leaders from the metro area as we hear from Jonathon McKee on how to e�ectively connect with the six typesof students.

ECHO LAUNCHAUG 26JUNIOR HIGH | 5:30 PMSENIOR HIGH | 7:30 PMFSM kicks o� Echo, our mid-week services.Bring a friend!

WORSHIPNIGHT OF PRAYERAUG 3 | 6:30-7:45 PM | THE WAREHOUSEJoin us for a night of worship & prayer as we seek God’s direction for our church & lives. Child care is available by registration, [email protected].

FELLOWSHIP KIDS

FSK invites all children (infants-6th grade) to join us for either service, 9 or 11 am, to experience what it means to become a disciple who lives by God's grace at home & across the world.

PROMOTION SUNDAYAUG 16On this Sunday all children will promote to the next classroom. Please arrive early to help your child find their new classroom & meet their teachers.

VOLUNTEER TRAININGAUG 9 | 3-6 PMAll 201516 volunteers will be encouraged & equipped to serve in Fellowship Kids. For more information, [email protected].

Adult Discipleship

Little Rock

FELLOWSHIP MEN NEW CORE GROUPSLAUNCHING AUG & SEPTWant to study God’s Word more in depth? ACore Group is for you! Core Groups are designed to give you Biblical understanding leading to transformation in your life & multiplication into the lives of others. For more information about a Core Group, or to sign up for a group, email [email protected].

OLD TESTAMENT OVERVIEWWED SEP 9 | 6-7:30 AM OR WED SEP 16 | 6:30PM - 8 PMThis is for anyone involved in a Core Group. Both dates will cover the same information, so pick the one that best fits your schedule.

MEN’S 33STARTING WED SEP 23 | 6 AM Save the date for the next round of 33, A Man &His Marriage.

501 YOUNG ADULTS 501 has a lot of things happening this fall! To stay connected follow us on Facebook,Twitter & Instagram @fellowship501.

YOUNG ADULTCONNECTION LUNCHAUG 9 | 12:15 PM | FSM PATIONew to Fellowship? Come get to know some of our 501 D Groups & see where you can join in.

MARRIAGE PAUL DAVID TRIPP MARRIAGE STUDY, WHAT DID YOU EXPECT?TUESDAYS AUG 25-NOV 10 | 6:30 PM12-week study with teaching, practical discussion & application of Gospel-centered truths in marriage. Register at fellowshiponline.com/marriage.

2 TO 1 PREMARITAL & NEWLY MARRIED DISCIPLESHIP CLASSTUESDAYS SEP 22-NOV 10 | 6:30-8:30 PMEngaged, thinking about getting engaged, or recently married? This program is for you! This fun course equips couples for marriages to last a lifetime & bring glory to God. The cost is $50/couple. Register at fellowshiponline.com/marriage.

CARE STEPHEN MINISTRYDo you need one-to-one care? We have gifted people that are extensively trained to support & encourage you in your time of need. Contact [email protected] for more information.

HOME REPAIR TEAMFellowship has a home repair team that has completed over 100 small home repair jobs for widows & single moms of our church. This team has worked on projects like repairing privacy fences, replacing sink faucets, repairing steps & many other projects. The team also serves as advocates for widows & single women when meeting contractors about large repair projects. if you have a need or would like to volunteer in thisarea please contact Donna at 224-7171 or [email protected].

VISITATION TEAMOur visitation team visits the sick & shut-ins of our church. Twice a month, the 30 team members encourage, talk & pray with those who can no longer attend church because of health reasons.If you know someone who needs to be visited or if you would like to join the team, contact Donna at 224-7171 or [email protected].

FELLOWSHIPWOMEN WOMEN’S D GROUPSRegistration is open for our fall small groups. Groups launching week of Sept 7:Bloom, Embracing Purpose, Five Aspects of Women, Morning Edition, Kay Arthur’s Inductive Study, Precept Upon Precept, Core.Go to fellowshiponline.com/women to register.

CORENow a one-year curriculum, Core focuses on studying Old & New Testament Scripture as the primary tool by which we are discipled.For more information about Core & theother small groups we have available, go to fellowshiponline.com/women.

FALL GATHERINGSEP 3 | 7 PM | IN THE WAREHOUSEThis is for all women in the church & the community. We hope to see you there. Feel free to bring a friend as we kick o� our fall small groups.

Little Rock

Mi�ionsTYLER STREET

OPPORTUNITY CENTER TSOC IS A PLACE WHERE GOD’S RESOURCES ARE USED FOR HIS PURPOSE,

BY HIS PEOPLE TO INTRODUCE & GROW OTHERS IN CHRIST. TSOC OFFERS A VARIETY OF WAYS TO BE INVOLVED IN KINGDOM WORK THROUGH

SERVICE AT TSOC & DIFFERENT MINISTRIES MEETING AT THE FACILITY.

TSOC GARDENING &“FIXER–UPPER” PROJECTSIf a small group is looking for a place to serve for special projects, we can help! We have small, one-time maintenance projects from tending the flower beds to other projects in between.For more information, email [email protected].

PASSPORT TO SUCCESS:AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMBEGINNING OCT 6A cross-cultural family ministry connecting families in our church with families in the Franklin Elementary School Neighborhood. Volunteers are needed for our after school program. Families are also needed now to meet with the families in the midtown area once a month as a part of our family connection dinners. For more information, contact LaShanna at [email protected] or at 501-772-5116.

COMMUNITY OF GRACEHEALTH CENTERCOGHC provides holistic ministry to our South Midtown neighbors at our TSOC location. We provide physical & spiritual nurturing. Medical & non-medical volunteers welcomed. For more information, email [email protected].

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSESWe invite you to be an English coach for our ESL classes & we o�er various class times in the evenings. This is a great opportunity for one-on-one discipleship with our students. For more information, email [email protected].

For the month of July we held the Passport to Success Summer Literacy Program at the Tyler Street Opportunity Center. Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help us share the Good News of Jesus with these kids!

HIDDEN CREEKSERVICE OPPORTUNITIES If your small group is looking for a place to serve, we can help. Sign up to provide a dinner & share a meal with us today! Contact Jodi at [email protected] 501-221-1205.

UNDER GRACE ACADEMYAUG 15 | 8:30-2 AMCome join us for the Under Grace Academy leadership/volunteer gathering & launch! Come be inspired, excited & equipped to invest in the lives of men & women reentering our communities. Contact Jodi at [email protected] 501-221-1205.

PRISON MINISTRYBEGINNING IN AUGPINE BLUFF PRISON UNITEmbracing Purpose kicks o� in August at the Pine Blu� Prison Unit. Join the team as a facilitator to help others find love & live their God-given purpose based on their unique design. Training is provided.Contact Jennifer at [email protected] 501-626-5117 to sign up!

THRIVE! BACK TOSCHOOL BASHAUG 2 | 5-7 PMLARRY’S PIZZA ON BOWMANThis is an adoption event hosted by Project Zero& Thrive! to find families for our waiting childrenin Pulaski County. We need volunteers from 4:30-7:30 pm to serve! Email [email protected] to register, volunteer or donate school supplies.

GLOBAL MISSION TRIPSJoin us in welcoming back all of the participants who traveled overseas to Guatemala, Honduras & Haiti! Thank you all who joined in to disciple, equip, serve & share the Gospel to those abroad! Be on the lookout this fall for our 2016 short-term mission trips & internships!

KINGDOM QUILTERSFIRST MONDAY & THIRD SATURDAYOF EACH MONTH | ROOM 2160We make lap quilts for indiviuals who are very illor dying. We need your help to do this as we challenge ourselves to make more each year. If you are a quilter or would like tobecome one, call 501-224-7171.

Little Rock

Mi�ions OTHER MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES VISITFELLOWSHIPONLINE.COM/MISSIONS

Colo�iansBook Clubs

Last summer at my friend Trisha Schmitt’s house, we went through the book of Colossians over co�ee while our kids played in the backyard. We were amazed at how life-changing it was to be able to discuss the Scripture, without the help of an author or commentator, and how it could transform our lives.

As we grew together, we talked about how to make this easy option available to all of us this summer. We wanted a name that communicated an atmosphere that was comfortable and non-threatening, and the words “book club” came up. Everyone knows what a book club feels like–laid-back and stimulating at the same time. If you have a book club, you’re not typically called a “leader” but a “host.” This was exactly what we wanted our women to do as they started their own Colossians book clubs–to simply host a discussion on the Word and let the Holy Spirit be the teacher. Trisha led us in a one-hour training this spring, and we were ready to reach out into the city and spread the love of God and His Word.

It’s amazing how He multiplied our book clubs. We have around 60 in our community–in the Heights, Hillcrest, West Little Rock, Cabot, Benton, Maumelle, Hidden Creek and more. My friend Rachel and I led one o� of Highway 10 in the Ranch subdivision, and it was such a joy to go through the Word with neighbors that we didn’t know, and see how it deepened our relationships with each other.

BY KATHRYN MAACKFellowship Women’s Pastor

Little Rock

Colo�iansBook Clubs

Our book club was AWESOME! Our group ranges from very little Bible knowledge to a Pastor's wife, and covers four di�erent denominations, as well as one from a di�erent religion. We had great discussion and everyone was very open, receptive and excited. After figuring out some backgrounds, we delved into some very basic discussion about the Gospel and what it is. One woman responded that she had never heard that before!

COURTNEY VINCENTCammack Village

We had our Book Club at the pregnancy center, and it was just awesome! Great insights and questions! One of the women even mentioned how much she needed something like this because she rarely gets to church. I have to admit that I wasn't really sure what to expect when I went to the training session, but I'm so glad I did this!

BARBARA THOMPSONBenton Crisis Pregnancy Center

I was not sure I had the time to start a Bible study, nor did I feel adequate to lead one. I did know, though, that I wanted to spend time with other ladies, and that I wanted to spend more time in God's Word, so I set a time and a place and invited. Even though I am not normally an early riser in the summer time, our 6:30 am group has been a wonderful way to begin each week. The book of Colossians has reminded me that even when it seems like there is craziness around us, He has redeemed us and we can walk with Him in His power through it. We have been given hope and His Word is a continual reminder of that hope.

JULIE MUSECabot

My recent prayer requests have been answered in the Colossians Book Club! I had prayed to connect with some women in my neighborhood who knew little about the Bible and also to help some women either going through divorce or contemplating it. Both of these situations are happening in our group of seven with the help of several of my friends who have studied the Word for many years! What a "rich" group God has given to me! One person in our group said after only two meetings that she would like to continue meeting even after the four weeks are over! The casual, intimate setting and small group have been an asset.

JUDY CARUTHERSPleasant Valley

BY KATHRYN MAACKFellowship Women’s Pastor

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FSK (FELLOWSHIP KIDS)CHOOSE AUG 15 | 9-11 AM or AUG 16 | 4-6 PM

FSM (FELLOWSHIP STUDENTS)AUG 9 | 5:30 PM

D GROUPS,FELLOWSHIP WOMEN/MENAUG 22 | 9-NOON | LR CAMPUS

CAFE & X-TEAMEmail [email protected].

WORSHIP TECHEmail [email protected].

FELLOWSHIP NEXTSEP 20 | 11 AM | SMALL GROUP ROOMWhether you are new or have been around a while, pull up a chair & learn more about Fellowship. You’ll hear about our story, vision & ministries. You’ll also get to meet our leaders, ask questions & learn about next steps to be a part of what God is doing here.Register by emailing [email protected].

BAPTISM CLASSSUNDAY AUG 9 | 11 AM | SMALL GROUP ROOMBaptism is an important & exciting step for every follower of Christ. Come join our class if you’ve never been baptized or would like to learn more about it.

MINISTRY TEAM LAUNCHIf you signed up to serve on any of our ministry teams, we’ve got some exciting & important times scheduled to make sure you’re equipped for the year ahead. See below for your designated time.

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FIND A TEAM & SERVE!

From serving co�ee to jumping around with kiddos, Fellowship is full of opportunities to serve on one of our ministry teams!

If you haven’t found a team to jump in with for the coming year, email [email protected].

Let us know if you’re interested in Fellowship Kids, Students, Cafe, X-Team, Worship or Tech. Training for all these teams is happening this month.

PLUG IN!

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ADULT DISCIPLESHIPADULT DISCIPLESHIPLEADER LAUNCHSAT AUG 22 | 9 AM | LR CAMPUSIf you lead one of our adult D Groups, Fellowship Women or Men, join leaders from all of our Fellowship campuses in Little Rock for an exciting morning to hear about the coming year & be equipped as a leader.

GET IN A D GROUP!LEARN MORE & MEET LEADERS AUG 23 & 30 | AFTER SERVICES | THE LOBBY

D GROUPSMEN, WOMEN, & COED BEGIN SEP 13We talk a lot about small groups because that’s where we believe God does His best work in our lives. Groups meet weekly at various times & places around Cabot.

LEADER TRAININGDo you love helping people grow as followersof Christ? If you’ve been a part of a small group & nowyou want to learn about leading one, email [email protected] to learn about opportunity & training.

CORE GROUPSAre you ready to experience discipleship ata deeper level?Email [email protected] if you are interested in joining or being trained to lead a small group of men or women in a Core group this fall.

CABOT

FELLOWSHIP KIDSSPLASH BASHSUN AUG 30 | 1-7 PM | WILD RIVER COUNTRYHey parents! Grab your kids, some sunscreen & some friends for a day of fun.Tickets are limited & on sale at the FSK Kiosk this month. $5 per person.

PROMOTION SUNDAYAUG 23Kids will “promote” to their new grade levels. If you have any questions about what room your child will be in, email [email protected], or stop by the FSK Kiosk after services.

SERVE IN FSKThis is a great time to jump in to serve with us in FSK. We need your help loving children, hosting families & lifting Jesus high in FellowshipKids. Serve at either 9 or 11 am every other week. To join our team or to find out what our current needs are, email [email protected].

FIFTY6Fifty6 if for all 4-6th graders on Sunday mornings during both services.

CHILD CARE WORKERSWe’re looking for individuals who love kids & Jesus to join our child care team this year. Part-time on Sunday & Tuesday evenings & Wednesday mornings. To find out more or apply, email jenngrau.fskmail@ gmail.com.

FELLOWSHIP STUDENTSECHO LAUNCHWED AUG 26 | 7-8:30 PMGet ready 7-12th graders! Our weekly time of worship, teaching & community is back!

FSM D GROUPS LAUNCHWEEK OF SEP 13Email [email protected] to sign upor learn more.

MISSIONSLOCAL CABOT MISSIONSWe have upcoming events & opportunities to serve with our local ministry partners:The CALL & CASA (foster & adoption care), Options Pregnancy Center, Lonoke County Christian Clinic, or First Care & Hope’s Closet (food & clothing pantries.)Visit fellowshiponline.com/golocal to find out more.

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Fellowship Women Fall Gathering

FSM D Groups Launch

Adult D Groups Launch

Baptism Celebration

Fellowship Women: Bloom & Classes Begin

FSK Family Movie Night

Men’s 33: A Man & His Marriage

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What are 3 words thatdescribe you?Fun.Passionate.Excited.

How did you proposeto Allison?On the beach in South Carolina. I actually hid the ring in the spare tire of the car we drove there. I was terrified that it was going to melt.

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Who has the best cheese dip in Arkansas?Dizzy’s in theRivermarket.

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What do you loveabout Arkansas?We get a good dose of all the seasons, sometimes all in the same week!

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What are you learning about Jesus right now?I'm entering into a deeper understanding of the joy that comes with knowing Jesus.

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What did you love about being a teenager?I loved my friends and all the exciting adventures we had. One time our parents let us drive to Dauphin Island. We all brought our guitars and bought hammocks. It was awesome.

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What book is on your nightstand now?Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome.

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What is your favorite food?Cheese Dip

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Can ringsmelt?No, but I still checked on it every time we stopped just to be sure.

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If you had a choice of being either a student pastor or super hero, which would you choose?I like to think that student pastors are kind of like super heroes, withoutthe capes.

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What do you like mostabout Cabot?We’ve only spent a little time there, but we’ve already noticed the strong commitment to kids and families. I can’t wait to be a part of that.

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HIS JULY WE WELCOMED A NEW STUDENT PASTOR TO OUR TEAM HERE IN CABOT. MEET TYLER KEMP! TYLER AND HIS WIFE ALLISON ARE MOVING FROM MAUMELLE, WHERE THEY BOTH GREW UP AND WHERE TYLER HAS BEEN LEADING STUDENT MINISTRY FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. TYLER GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS WITH A DEGREE IN MUSIC, BUT HIS

PASSION IS TO HELP STUDENTS KNOW THE IMMENSE LOVE AND GRACE OF JESUS. AS TYLER TAKES THE REINS OF FSM AND KICKS THINGS OFF THIS MONTH, WE THOUGHT YOU’D LIKE TO GET TO KNOW HIM A LITTLE BETTER.

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TYLER KEMP/Cabot’s New Student Pastor

TYLER WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! IF YOU HAVE STUDENTS OR IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN SERVING WITH FSM, EMAIL

HIM AT [email protected].

On that hot June day, 29 Americans and three Haitians boarded two Nissan utility vans and a four door SUV and headed toward Pignon. According to Google, this drive covered a distance of about 90 miles and should have taken less than two hours.

Our journey began as we tried to maneuver in the streets of Port-au-Prince, crowded with vehicles, people and animals. I had the great pleasure in my vehicle of riding with a number of our FSK and FSM students. We discussed the various sites that we saw and asked questions about the di�erences between Haiti and Cabot. As we got out of town, the sun began to fall. We drove in the dark, in the

IF YOU HAD ASKED ME BEFORE OUR GROUP FROM THE CABOT CAMPUS LEFT FOR HAITI WHAT I KNEW ABOUT THE COUNTRY, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE TALKED WITH YOU FOR A GOOD HOUR. I’M A HISTORY TEACHER FOR GOODNESS SAKE! BUT AS IS

HIS CUSTOM, GOD WAS LAUGHING AT ALL THAT I THOUGHT I KNEW. NOWHERE WAS THIS MADE MORE CLEAR TO ME THAT ON THE INITIAL DRIVE FROM PORT-AU-PRINCE TO PIGNON. WE HADN’T BEEN IN THE COUNTRY TWO HOURS AND GOD WAS HARD AT WORK, SHOWING US EXACTLY HOW LITTLE WE KNEW AND HOW DEPENDENT WE WERE ON HIM.

Smacked InThe Head

By Aaron Randolf

rain, in cramped vehicles along a route that began on a bumpy yet strait road much like 67/167. It then became a road full of twists, turns, switchbacks, and mountains. However, the next stretch of the path rivaled any unlevel, dirt covered, logging road I’ve ever seen.

During this drive, our conversations in the back of the van went something like this: “Oh look a goat.” “Hey, look at all these kids running on the road.” “Wow! That cli� goes straight down.” “That was a huge bump.” “I hit my head on the roof!” “Are we really driving through this river?” “We have no lugnuts?!”

To me, the drive was actually fun, until one of the vehicles become bogged down in mud while going up a hill. As someone who enjoys having an agenda and sticking to it, this drive was an incredibly humbling experience. Around every corner, over every hill, beyond every river, we would say, “This must be where we are going” or “it can’t be much further.” I would hear our trip leader ask the driver, “How much further?” Sometimes he would receive a grunt in response, but definitely no concrete answer. It didn’t help that our drivers spoke no English, and we had no translator.

It was during this trip that God smacked many of us in the back of the head. It was as if He was reminding us we weren’t in control. We couldn’t plan our way out of this. No matter how many checklists or Ziploc baggies of snacks we might have had in our bags, most of us had no idea how much further the drive would go on. This was the biggest takeaway for several of us. We couldn’t

control our lives, and we had to turn them over to God. We had no choice but to trust in Him, and let Him lead us.

You don’t go on a mission trip without expecting God to stretch you, humble you and teach you new things about Himself. But to our surprise, He did all these things before we even arrived at the place we would be serving that week. And because He did, our week was an incredible one, filled with even more stories of learning to depend on Him.

I read the first chapter in the book of Acts the next morning and laughed when I saw verse seven, “He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.” That’s a great lesson for our lives, and it was certainly driven home during our week in Haiti.

For the record, it took us just over five hours to arrive on that first night.

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On that hot June day, 29 Americans and three Haitians boarded two Nissan utility vans and a four door SUV and headed toward Pignon. According to Google, this drive covered a distance of about 90 miles and should have taken less than two hours.

Our journey began as we tried to maneuver in the streets of Port-au-Prince, crowded with vehicles, people and animals. I had the great pleasure in my vehicle of riding with a number of our FSK and FSM students. We discussed the various sites that we saw and asked questions about the di�erences between Haiti and Cabot. As we got out of town, the sun began to fall. We drove in the dark, in the

Smacked InThe Head

By Aaron Randolf

rain, in cramped vehicles along a route that began on a bumpy yet strait road much like 67/167. It then became a road full of twists, turns, switchbacks, and mountains. However, the next stretch of the path rivaled any unlevel, dirt covered, logging road I’ve ever seen.

During this drive, our conversations in the back of the van went something like this: “Oh look a goat.” “Hey, look at all these kids running on the road.” “Wow! That cli� goes straight down.” “That was a huge bump.” “I hit my head on the roof!” “Are we really driving through this river?” “We have no lugnuts?!”

To me, the drive was actually fun, until one of the vehicles become bogged down in mud while going up a hill. As someone who enjoys having an agenda and sticking to it, this drive was an incredibly humbling experience. Around every corner, over every hill, beyond every river, we would say, “This must be where we are going” or “it can’t be much further.” I would hear our trip leader ask the driver, “How much further?” Sometimes he would receive a grunt in response, but definitely no concrete answer. It didn’t help that our drivers spoke no English, and we had no translator.

It was during this trip that God smacked many of us in the back of the head. It was as if He was reminding us we weren’t in control. We couldn’t plan our way out of this. No matter how many checklists or Ziploc baggies of snacks we might have had in our bags, most of us had no idea how much further the drive would go on. This was the biggest takeaway for several of us. We couldn’t

IT WAS DURING THIS TRIP

THAT GOD SMACKED MANY OF

US IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD.

IT WAS AS IF HE WAS

REMINDING US WE WEREN’T

IN CONTROL. WE COULDN’T

PLAN OUR WAY OUT OF THIS.

control our lives, and we had to turn them over to God. We had no choice but to trust in Him, and let Him lead us.

You don’t go on a mission trip without expecting God to stretch you, humble you and teach you new things about Himself. But to our surprise, He did all these things before we even arrived at the place we would be serving that week. And because He did, our week was an incredible one, filled with even more stories of learning to depend on Him.

I read the first chapter in the book of Acts the next morning and laughed when I saw verse seven, “He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.” That’s a great lesson for our lives, and it was certainly driven home during our week in Haiti.

For the record, it took us just over five hours to arrive on that first night.

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FELLOWSHIP NEXTAUG 30 | AFTER SECOND SERVICEMULTI-PURPOSE ROOM IN THE FSK WINGHave you ever found yourself looking for a place to belong? If you said YES, then why not take the next step to see if Fellowship is the place you have been looking for? Make no mistake, we are not a perfect church but we are a family who cares. It’s easy & we will do all we can to help you find your place to plug in, grow & feel a part of our family. Lunch & child care are provided.Register online or at the Connection Center.

MEMBERSHIP CLASSWEDNESDAY SEP 2, 7, 16 | 6:30-8 PMMULTI-PURPOSE ROOM IN THE FSK WINGIf you have questions about Fellowship, or if you're interested in joining the Fellowship family, we invite you to attend our next Membership Class. It's a great opportunity to discover what it means to be a member at Fellowship in a warm, comfortable environment. Attendance is required to become a member. Please register at fellowshiponline.com/events.

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SUNDAY AUG 16FOLLOWING SECOND SERVICE

Celebrate another ministry/school year kicko�! Enjoy food, fun & fellowship as a church family.

SUNDAY AUG 30 I 1-7 PMWILD RIVER COUNTRY

Enjoy a day of fun with the whole family at Wild River Country & start o� the ministry year with a splash! Tickets are $5/person & availableat the Connection Center only!

THE “Q”

SPLASH BASH

FAMILYFUN!

MISSIONSSHERRI CATHEYSEASONS OF SERVICE BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACKSSAT AUG 8 | 10-12 AMMULTI-PURPOSE ROOM IN THE FSK WINGBring your entire family to assemble donated school supplies & write notes of encouragement to students who will receive them for the upcoming school year. Join us for this service opportunity & a chance to fellowship with other Fellowship Benton families. Breakfast treats will be served along with juice & co�ee. All supplies will go to families fostering children in Saline County.

EPIC AFTER SCHOOLBEGINS SEP 2 | WEDNESDAYS | 3-5 PMVolunteers are needed for the upcoming school year to invest in the lives of students & their families. This tutoring & mentoring ministry for Chapel Ridge students is supported by Fellowship & hosted at the FSM Barn.

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ADULT DISCIPLESHIPOur small groups are called Discipleship Groups, or D Groups. D Groups live out the values of our church together & make disciples who live out the mission of Jesus Christ. If you want to meet others who are also seeking to grow together in God’s grace, join a D Group. There are three types ofD Groups: Connect, Core & Care.

CONNECT GROUPSGrow as disciples within the context of life & relationships. Groups have 5-15 members, are co-ed & usually meet at various times Sunday afternoons.Visit fellowshiponline.com/smallgroups or stop by the Connection Center to find a group.

CORE GROUPSWork through a defined framework of curriculum, practice & experiences that teach in-depth truths of following Jesus Christ & Scripture. These Discipleship Groups are made up of 4-5 men or women who meet together weekly to grow in faith & discipleship.Visit fellowshiponline.com/smallgroups or stop by the Connection Center to find a group.

CARE GROUPSThe Foster & Adoption Care Group supports families involved in fostering & adopting. This groups meets regularly on Sunday evenings in members’ homes.

CARE GROUP NIGHTSMost Care groups meet at Care Group Nights & focus on a specific topic of Christian discipleship. There are two Care Group Night opportunities this fall.WOMEN’S EVENING BIBLE STUDYWEDNESDAYS SEP 9-NOV 11 | 6:30-8 PMPARENTING WITH PURPOSEWEDNESDAYS SEP 23-OCT 14 | 6:30-8 PM

If you have questions about where you would fit best please email us at [email protected] or visit the Connection Center.

FELLOWSHIP STUDENTS (FSM)Provides a place for 7-12th grade students to connect with God, leaders & other students. At FSM we want to help your student grow in their faith & knowledge of the Bible. By complimenting what parents are teaching, FSM assists with students’ spiritual development.

TRAMPOLINE PARKWED AUG 5 | 6:30-9:30 PMALTITUDE TRAMPOLINE PARK | $10Meet at the Barn at 6:30. Students may bring money for a snack or drink. We will not eat dinner. Each student will need to bring a signed waiver form with them even if they have jumped before.Waivers can be found at altitudetrampolineparklr.com or picked up at the Barn.

ECHO KICKOFFWED AUG 19 | 6:30-8 PM | THE BARNBring your friends & join us as we kicko� another incredible year of God working in & through us.

FALL RETREATSEP 25-27 | CAMP WINNAMOCKA, ARKADELPHIAThe deadline to turn in your money & waiver form is at Echo on Wednesday, September 16. Please encourage your child to attend the retreat & bring friends. Fall Retreat is a wonderful opportunity for students to grow closer to God, in community with each other & with FSM leaders. Parents, check your email for more information.

D GROUPS RESUMEWEEK OF SEP 13D Groups are a great opportunity for your child to go deeper in God’s Word & in relationships with other students in their grade.

FELLOWSHIP WOMENJoin other Fellowship women this fall for one of three studies that fits your schedule:

BEGINNING SEP 8TUESDAYS | 9:30-11 AMWEDNESDAYS | 6:30-8 PMFRIDAYS | 10-12 PM

Free child care is available upon registration.Learn more online or visit the Connection Center about the fall curriculum schedule.

FELLOWSHIP KIDS (FSK)FSK is a place where kids learn to know the character of God, grow in understanding of who Jesus is & what He accomplished & show the world around us the joy we have. Our goal is to make each moment with our kiddos count & to disciple & lead them well. The reality is that we can’t make this happen without our volunteers. It takes an army to pour into our kids & we need YOU! Email [email protected] to volunteer.

PROMOTION SUNDAYAUG 16Kids will report to their new classroomsbased on age.

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ACH YEAR, THE BENTON CAMPUS USES A WEEK-LONG BACKYARD BIBLE CLUB TO

MINISTER TO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX IN OUR VERY OWN BACKYARD. WE LOVE

THESE NEIGHBORS DEEPLY AND THIS IS YET ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO MINISTER TO

THESE SWEET PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT WAS AMAZING TO SEE THE NUMBER OF KIDS

FROM BOTH FELLOWSHIP AND CHAPEL RIDGE APARTMENTS AT OUR BACKYARD BIBLE CLUBS

HERE IN BENTON! THROUGH THE WEEK, WE HAD SOME AMAZING VOLUNTEERS STEP UP TO THE

PLATE. OUR KIDS LEARNED ABOUT THE SIX C’S OF HISTORY— CREATION, CORRUPTION,

CATASTROPHE, CONFUSION, CHRIST AND CROSS—IN HOPES TO TEACH THE IMPORTANCE OF

WHO JESUS IS, WHAT HE ACCOMPLISHED AND WHY HE HAD TO COME TO THE EARTH TO BE

OUR PERFECT SACRIFICE. THE CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO LEARN THESE TRUTHS THROUGH

BIBLE STORIES, CRAFTS AND INTERACTIVE GAMES. GOD MOVED IN GREAT WAYS THIS WEEK

AND WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE HOW HE WILL CONTINUE TO USE US AS WE MINISTER TO HIS

PEOPLE FOR HIS GLORY!

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BACKYARD BIBLE CLUB

EPIC After-School Launch | BENTON

Women’s Fall Gathering | LITTLE ROCK

Women’s Small Groups Launch | LITTLE ROCK, BENTON

Women’s Fall Gathering | CABOT

Women’s Small Groups Launch | CABOT

Family Worship Night | BENTON

Men’s 33 Launch | LITTLE ROCK, BENTON, CABOT

FSM Fall Retreat | BENTON

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September

Special Needs Family Day | LITTLE ROCK

FSM Traks | LITTLE ROCK, BENTON, CABOT

501 Fall Retreat | LITTLE ROCK

Family Fest | LITTLE ROCK, BENTON, CABOT

Men’s Bucks & Ducks | LITTLE ROCK

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October

Parenting Conference (Paul Tripp) | ALL CAMPUSES AT LITTLE ROCK

Orphan Care Event | ALL CAMPUSES AT LITTLE ROCK

Women’s Candlelight Dinner | BENTON

Christmas Eve Services | LITTLE ROCK, BENTON, CABOT

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December

SageWorks Main Event | LITTLE ROCK8

November

All Campuses

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