Fairview Baptist Church
Fairview Baptist Church | Apex, NC
Worship Service | Sunday, October 8, 2017 | 10:30am
Locations & Times
Fairview Baptist Church
5608 Ten-Ten Rd, Apex, NC 27539, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Welcome to Fairview Baptist Church!
If you are visiting for the first time this morning, or are new to Fairview and would like to find out more about getting connected to our Fairview family, please visit the Next Steps Table in the back of the Worship Center or visit fairviewchurch.org/next-steps. Our next Starting Point Class is December 10, immediately following service. Lunch and childcare are provided, so we ask that you RSVP. For information on the next Starting Point Class or to RSVP, please email Marcy (marcy@fairviewchurch.org).
If you are visiting for the first time this morning, or are new to Fairview and would like to find out more about getting connected to our Fairview family, please visit the Next Steps Table in the back of the Worship Center or visit fairviewchurch.org/next-steps. Our next Starting Point Class is December 10, immediately following service. Lunch and childcare are provided, so we ask that you RSVP. For information on the next Starting Point Class or to RSVP, please email Marcy (marcy@fairviewchurch.org).
Sermon Outline
October 8, 2017
When the Mission Defines Your Meaning (1:12-2:26)
God’s mission for your life defines your meaning in this life.
What is Lasting in the Wisdom of this World? (1:12-18; 2:12-17)
1:12 I, the Teacher, have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. 13 I applied my mind to examine and explore through wisdom all that is done under heaven. God has given people this miserable task to keep them occupied. 14 I have seen all the things that are done under the sun and have found everything to be futile, a pursuit of the wind.
15 What is crooked cannot be straightened; what is lacking cannot be counted.
16 I said to myself, “See, I have amassed wisdom far beyond all those who were over Jerusalem before me, and my mind has thoroughly grasped wisdom and knowledge.” 17 I applied my mind to know wisdom and knowledge, madness and folly; I learned that this too is a pursuit of the wind. 18 For with much wisdom is much sorrow; as knowledge increases, grief increases.
2:12 Then I turned to consider wisdom, madness, and folly, for what will the king’s successor be like? He will do what has already been done. 13 And I realized that there is an advantage to wisdom over folly, like the advantage of light over darkness. 14 The wise person has eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. Yet I also knew that one fate comes to them both. 15 So I said to myself, “What happens to the fool will also happen to me. Why then have I been overly wise?” And I said to myself that this is also futile. 16 For, just like the fool, there is no lasting remembrance of the wise, since in the days to come both will be forgotten. How is it that the wise person dies just like the fool? 17 Therefore, I hated life because the work that was done under the sun was distressing to me. For everything is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
Where is Pleasure in the Possessions of this World? (2:1-11)
2:1 I said to myself, “Go ahead, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good.” But it turned out to be futile. 2 I said about laughter, “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does this accomplish?” 3 I explored with my mind the pull of wine on my body—my mind still guiding me with wisdom— and how to grasp folly, until I could see what is good for people to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.
4 I increased my achievements. I built houses and planted vineyards for myself. 5 I made gardens and parks for myself and planted every kind of fruit tree in them. 6 I constructed reservoirs for myself from which to irrigate a grove of flourishing trees. 7 I acquired male and female servants and had slaves who were born in my house. I also owned livestock—large herds and flocks—more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. 8 I also amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I gathered male and female singers for myself, and many concubines, the delights of men. 9 So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem; my wisdom also remained with me. 10 All that my eyes desired, I did not deny them. I did not refuse myself any pleasure, for I took pleasure in all my struggles. This was my reward for all my struggles. 11 When I considered all that I had accomplished and what I had labored to achieve, I found everything to be futile and a pursuit of the wind. There was nothing to be gained under the sun.
What is the Purpose of Work in this World? (2:18-26)
2:18 I hated all my work that I labored at under the sun because I must leave it to the one who comes after me. 19 And who knows whether he will be wise or a fool? Yet he will take over all my work that I labored at skillfully under the sun. This too is futile. 20 So I began to give myself over to despair concerning all my work that I had labored at under the sun. 21 When there is a person whose work was done with wisdom, knowledge, and skill, and he must give his portion to a person who has not worked for it, this too is futile and a great wrong. 22 For what does a person get with all his work and all his efforts that he labors at under the sun? 23 For all his days are filled with grief, and his occupation is sorrowful; even at night, his mind does not rest. This too is futile.
24 There is nothing better for a person than to eat, drink, and enjoy his work. I have seen that even this is from God’s hand, 25 because who can eat and who can enjoy life apart from him? 26 For to the person who is pleasing in his sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and accumulating in order to give to the one who is pleasing in God’s sight. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
God’s mission for your life defines your meaning in this life.
October 8, 2017
When the Mission Defines Your Meaning (1:12-2:26)
God’s mission for your life defines your meaning in this life.
What is Lasting in the Wisdom of this World? (1:12-18; 2:12-17)
1:12 I, the Teacher, have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. 13 I applied my mind to examine and explore through wisdom all that is done under heaven. God has given people this miserable task to keep them occupied. 14 I have seen all the things that are done under the sun and have found everything to be futile, a pursuit of the wind.
15 What is crooked cannot be straightened; what is lacking cannot be counted.
16 I said to myself, “See, I have amassed wisdom far beyond all those who were over Jerusalem before me, and my mind has thoroughly grasped wisdom and knowledge.” 17 I applied my mind to know wisdom and knowledge, madness and folly; I learned that this too is a pursuit of the wind. 18 For with much wisdom is much sorrow; as knowledge increases, grief increases.
2:12 Then I turned to consider wisdom, madness, and folly, for what will the king’s successor be like? He will do what has already been done. 13 And I realized that there is an advantage to wisdom over folly, like the advantage of light over darkness. 14 The wise person has eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. Yet I also knew that one fate comes to them both. 15 So I said to myself, “What happens to the fool will also happen to me. Why then have I been overly wise?” And I said to myself that this is also futile. 16 For, just like the fool, there is no lasting remembrance of the wise, since in the days to come both will be forgotten. How is it that the wise person dies just like the fool? 17 Therefore, I hated life because the work that was done under the sun was distressing to me. For everything is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
Where is Pleasure in the Possessions of this World? (2:1-11)
2:1 I said to myself, “Go ahead, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good.” But it turned out to be futile. 2 I said about laughter, “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does this accomplish?” 3 I explored with my mind the pull of wine on my body—my mind still guiding me with wisdom— and how to grasp folly, until I could see what is good for people to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.
4 I increased my achievements. I built houses and planted vineyards for myself. 5 I made gardens and parks for myself and planted every kind of fruit tree in them. 6 I constructed reservoirs for myself from which to irrigate a grove of flourishing trees. 7 I acquired male and female servants and had slaves who were born in my house. I also owned livestock—large herds and flocks—more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. 8 I also amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I gathered male and female singers for myself, and many concubines, the delights of men. 9 So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem; my wisdom also remained with me. 10 All that my eyes desired, I did not deny them. I did not refuse myself any pleasure, for I took pleasure in all my struggles. This was my reward for all my struggles. 11 When I considered all that I had accomplished and what I had labored to achieve, I found everything to be futile and a pursuit of the wind. There was nothing to be gained under the sun.
What is the Purpose of Work in this World? (2:18-26)
2:18 I hated all my work that I labored at under the sun because I must leave it to the one who comes after me. 19 And who knows whether he will be wise or a fool? Yet he will take over all my work that I labored at skillfully under the sun. This too is futile. 20 So I began to give myself over to despair concerning all my work that I had labored at under the sun. 21 When there is a person whose work was done with wisdom, knowledge, and skill, and he must give his portion to a person who has not worked for it, this too is futile and a great wrong. 22 For what does a person get with all his work and all his efforts that he labors at under the sun? 23 For all his days are filled with grief, and his occupation is sorrowful; even at night, his mind does not rest. This too is futile.
24 There is nothing better for a person than to eat, drink, and enjoy his work. I have seen that even this is from God’s hand, 25 because who can eat and who can enjoy life apart from him? 26 For to the person who is pleasing in his sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and accumulating in order to give to the one who is pleasing in God’s sight. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
God’s mission for your life defines your meaning in this life.
ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY | Today
Today, Fairview is celebrating her 27th Anniversary of ministry as a local church body. We set this time aside every year to celebrate God's faithfulness to our church family.
This morning, we take up one of our three annual special offerings, this one for debt retirement. Would you consider giving $75, $150, $300, or what you feel led to give? Be in prayerful consideration as we look towards October 8th.
This morning, we take up one of our three annual special offerings, this one for debt retirement. Would you consider giving $75, $150, $300, or what you feel led to give? Be in prayerful consideration as we look towards October 8th.
Newly Elected Deacons
Last Sunday, we voted to affirm the new deacons rotating on for service in the church. These men were elected by the body: Fred Hardy, Mike Smith, Mike Daniels, and Byron Wingerd. On Sunday, October 15, during the offering time, we will ordain Byron, as it is his first time serving as a Deacon.
FALL FESTIVAL | Sunday, November 29
Our Fall Festival is Sunday, November 29th, 5:30-7pm. This year, we'll have games and activities, a trunk or treat, food, music, and a photo booth.
This is a a great event to connect with families in our neighborhood. We are asking Life Groups and families to consider serving in some capacity for this event. Where would you like to volunteer?
Supervise inflatables
Car/Trunk or Treat
Supervise Games/Activities
Hospitality - Cooking or Serving
Street Music Performer
Sign up for a place to volunteer at www.fairviewchurch.org/sign-up or www.fairviewchurch.org/events. You can also sign up at the Next Steps sign up kiosk at the back of the Worship Center.
This is a a great event to connect with families in our neighborhood. We are asking Life Groups and families to consider serving in some capacity for this event. Where would you like to volunteer?
Supervise inflatables
Car/Trunk or Treat
Supervise Games/Activities
Hospitality - Cooking or Serving
Street Music Performer
Sign up for a place to volunteer at www.fairviewchurch.org/sign-up or www.fairviewchurch.org/events. You can also sign up at the Next Steps sign up kiosk at the back of the Worship Center.
Ministry Calendars and Communication
Our Ministries have started planning their events for 2017-2018. To get your event on the church calendar, reserve a room, or discuss graphics and publicity, contact Marcy. Go to www.fairviewchurch.org/i-am-a-church-member to access member resources.
Make sure you are staying up to date on everything happening at Fairview. Contact Marcy about updating your Breeze profile and communication preferences. (marcy@fairviewchurch.org)
Make sure you are staying up to date on everything happening at Fairview. Contact Marcy about updating your Breeze profile and communication preferences. (marcy@fairviewchurch.org)
Starting Point Class | December 10th
Welcome! If you are new to Fairview and would like to find out more about our church family, please visit the Next Steps Table in the back of the Worship Center or visit www.fairviewchurch.org/next-steps. Our next Starting Point Class is December 10, immediately following service. Lunch is served and childcare provided so we ask that you RSVP. Please email Marcy (marcy@fairviewchurch.org).
Men's Ministry
Our next Men's Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, October 14th, in the Fellowship Hall.
Facility Renewal Team
The facility renewal team is in the process of meeting and discussing plans and options in several areas. While the facility renewal team is working to develop a plan to address the long term needs of our facilities, there are a few immediate needs that will be addressed.
With a growing ministry, it is necessary to consider how our larger rooms can function as multi-purpose rather than designated for one area of ministry.
With a growing staff, it is necessary to reconsider how we will utilize our space for office and team meetings.
We would love to hear from you at www.fairviewchurch.org/facilities.
With a growing ministry, it is necessary to consider how our larger rooms can function as multi-purpose rather than designated for one area of ministry.
With a growing staff, it is necessary to reconsider how we will utilize our space for office and team meetings.
We would love to hear from you at www.fairviewchurch.org/facilities.
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY | Game Time
Our Senior Adult Ministry will host a game time on Saturday, October 28th, at 2pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your favorite card or board game.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Dinner is served at 5:15 each Wednesday. Adult Bible Study with Pastor Matt, Student Ministry, and Kids' Music & Missions at 6:30. Sign up and pay for dinner online at www.fairviewchurch.org/sign-up.
Our Neighbors On Our Church Grounds
Church family, over the next few months there will be several athletic programs on our church grounds. This is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors and make connections in our community.
The Kraft Family YMCA is a branch of the YMCA Triangle. You will see soccer teams, as well as flag football teams, playing and practicing on our fields during the week. To connect with these sports, visit ymcatriangle.org/kraft-family-ymca.
The Healthy Kids Running Series is a five-week running program in the spring and fall for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. To register your kids, visit healthykidsrunningseries.org.
The Kraft Family YMCA is a branch of the YMCA Triangle. You will see soccer teams, as well as flag football teams, playing and practicing on our fields during the week. To connect with these sports, visit ymcatriangle.org/kraft-family-ymca.
The Healthy Kids Running Series is a five-week running program in the spring and fall for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. To register your kids, visit healthykidsrunningseries.org.
New Web Site | Member Resources
Earlier this year, we launched a new web site design and we are working on new design features regularly. One new feature is our Member's Resource section. Click on the "I Am A Church Member" icon to view the full facilities calendar (requires a Breeze username and password), submit a calendar request, submit photos, and more. If you have any questions about our new web site features, contact Marcy (marcy@fairviewchurch.org).
Leader Of The Month | October 2017: Sandy Jones
Sandy Jones joined Fairview in January of 1992 and has been a faithful member for 25 years. Sandy uses her gift of administration as our Church Treasurer, where she has volunteered for several years. Sandy is known for her warm hospitality, a servant's heart, and devotion to prayer.
Important Dates
October 8: Anniversary Sunday and Offering
October 8: Starting Point Class
October 25: Quarterly Membership Business Meeting
October 28: Senior Adult Ministry Game Time
October 29: Fall Festival
November 21: Church Family Thanksgiving Meal
December 17: Lottie Moon Offering
December 24: Christmas Eve Services at 5:30pm
October 8: Starting Point Class
October 25: Quarterly Membership Business Meeting
October 28: Senior Adult Ministry Game Time
October 29: Fall Festival
November 21: Church Family Thanksgiving Meal
December 17: Lottie Moon Offering
December 24: Christmas Eve Services at 5:30pm