Fellowship of the Parks
Welcome to Fellowship of the Parks
Fellowship of the Parks is a church where everyone can find a family. We are made up of people from all walks of life, who come together to worship God. We have a big heart for adoption and caring for orphans. We are passionate about creating healthy marriages. We believe God’s plan for each person is that they would be adopted into His family through faith and, in turn, they would care for the people around them.
Locations & Times
Fellowship of the Parks - North Fort Worth
9900 N Beach St, Keller, TX 76244, USA
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
A Whoville Christmas: Max and Joseph: Faithful Friend
BIG IDEA: We can make someone else’s story better by
playing a supporting role.
playing a supporting role.
1. Show COMPASSION during difficult times. (v.19)
2. TRUST even when it is hard. (v.24)
3. Prioritize the RELATIONSHIP over your PREFERENCES. (v.25)
NEXT STEP: Intentionally invest in someone’s life. Invite them to Christmas Eve.
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We appreciate that you took part of your weekend to spend at FOTP. Our hope is you have heard something today that has connected with you in a real and practical way. For more information about FOTP or resources please visit our website.
http://www.FOTP.churchFurther Study & Discussion Questions
Getting to Know You:
Max the Dog to the Grinch…Buddy the Elf to Santa…Sgt. Al Powell to John McClane. All of these are Christmas movie faithful friends who help get the job done! And yes, Die Hard is a Christmas movie! Who in your life has been that faithful friend? Describe a situation where they have been there for you. Bonus points if they helped you out at Nakatomi Plaza.
Getting to Know You:
Max the Dog to the Grinch…Buddy the Elf to Santa…Sgt. Al Powell to John McClane. All of these are Christmas movie faithful friends who help get the job done! And yes, Die Hard is a Christmas movie! Who in your life has been that faithful friend? Describe a situation where they have been there for you. Bonus points if they helped you out at Nakatomi Plaza.
Quick Review:
Was there anything about this week’s message that was surprising to you? Was there a specific point or Scripture that made you want to elbow the person sitting next to you? Or maybe made them want to elbow you? What was the one thing you remember most from the message?
Was there anything about this week’s message that was surprising to you? Was there a specific point or Scripture that made you want to elbow the person sitting next to you? Or maybe made them want to elbow you? What was the one thing you remember most from the message?
Digging Deeper:
This week we discussed Joseph, who isn’t discussed a whole lot in the Bible, but plays an incredibly important role. The decisions that Joseph makes had the potential to alter the Christmas Story as we know it today. As you read the following Scripture, discuss as a group what was most likely going through Joseph’s head.
Read Matthew 1:18-24
This week we discussed Joseph, who isn’t discussed a whole lot in the Bible, but plays an incredibly important role. The decisions that Joseph makes had the potential to alter the Christmas Story as we know it today. As you read the following Scripture, discuss as a group what was most likely going through Joseph’s head.
Read Matthew 1:18-24
In this section of Scripture where Joseph accepts Jesus as his son, do you think you would have reacted the same way as Joseph? While we often overlook the significance of Joseph’s decisions, these verses speak volumes about his character. He is put in an extremely uncomfortable and difficult situation.
What are some takeaways all of us can learn from Joseph and this situation in our own lives? What are some character traits that Joseph displays?
Read Matthew 2:13-14
What are some takeaways all of us can learn from Joseph and this situation in our own lives? What are some character traits that Joseph displays?
Read Matthew 2:13-14
Once again, Joseph is put into another incredible situation. His immediate reaction saves the life of Jesus. Take a moment to break these two verses down. In the middle of the night, Joseph essentially uproots his family. They don’t just go next door; they go to Egypt.
Do you trust God to the same level that Joseph does in these situations? Is there something that God has been putting on your heart that you have been pushing aside?
Do you trust God to the same level that Joseph does in these situations? Is there something that God has been putting on your heart that you have been pushing aside?
Application:
Being faithful to God’s direction can often be a tug of war between our own wants and desires and His. This week, the challenge is to be incredibly faithful to what God is pushing you to do and trust that He has your back!
Being faithful to God’s direction can often be a tug of war between our own wants and desires and His. This week, the challenge is to be incredibly faithful to what God is pushing you to do and trust that He has your back!