Fairview Milestones 2023-2024
July 2023
- Disaffiliated from UMC to become Fairview Church of Shoals Inc
- Utilized guest speakers through September as we worked to redefine our Church
August 2023
- Voted to remain an Independent Church
- Teams worked to define the “Church We want to be”, developed Bylaws, and Statement of Beliefs
September 2023
October 2023
- Held first Annual Church wide meeting of members
- Established with 133 members
- Ratified Bylaws and Statement of Beliefs
November 2023
- 1st new members joined- 11 new members join our church, and 1st baptism.
December 2023
- Held our 1st monthly Senior Luncheon with 30 in attendance
- A new Young Adult Sunday School class established meeting in the old parsonage
- Full-time Pastor hired in December, Church and Pastor entered into an annual covenant, reviewable each year
January 2024
- Moved church offices to the old parsonage to create room in the church for additional Sunday School classes, a larger nursery, and a nursing mother’s room.
- Added Student Ministries leader to help grow our Youth Program
- Held 1st Men and Women’s Bible study with over 90 attendees.
- Held a leadership retreat for all church leaders
- Established Missional support: locally to Young-life and Internationally in Asia and Africa, all with direct ties to Fairview Church.
February 2024
- 13 children were dedicated
- Redefined a staff leadership role to support service and fellowship opportunities for church members and attendees and surrounding community.
March 2024
- Due to growth in Children’s attendance (up to 50) on Sunday mornings separate more focused children’s worship moments was established, also allowing addition space for adult worship
- Designed an approved Biblical based program that grounds our children with age-appropriate biblical learning
May 2024
- Quarterly Fellowship Meals Started as additional opportunities for fellowship outside of worship
June 2024
- Established Kid-check system for safety, newcomer parent reassurance, parent communication and management of children’s ministry
- Updated the playground to a more compliant state along with the ability to safely accommodate more children
July 2024
- We had over 100 kids attend VBS
- Director of Discipleship position created to increase the focus on growing Disciples
- Had 10 people baptized at the river
August 2024
- Preschool year starts at capacity -45 kids
- Just Because Jesus Loves You Ministry outfitted 90+ kids with new Shoes and Socks to start the school year.
- Remodeled the Fellowship Hall with plan to update children’s classrooms by year-end
October 2024
- New virtual Bible studies option established for Youth and Adults.
Plans for remainder 2024
- Redefine current Director of Programs role to better meet the needs of our growing Children’s Ministry
- Continue to focus on God’s calling for our Church
Current Membership - 151
Fairview Sunday School Classes
Adult II Class- uses a quarterly to study. Ages 70+, Group of 10-15 people
Fellowship Class- takes a deeper dive by studying books of the bible. Ages 40-75, Group of 30-40 people
Insight Class- takes a more topical approach to studying the bible. Ages 30-55, group of 15-20 people
Young Adult Class- takes a deeper dive into the bible by looking at scripture. Ages 19-36, group of 20-30 people
Nursery- Ages 0-1.5
Toddler Sunday School-Ages 1.5-3
Preschool Sunday School -ages 3-4
K-2 Sunday School
3-5 grade- Sunday School
Middle and High School Youth Ages 12-18 years
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