WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE JOINING US!
Whether you're with us in-person or live stream, we pray our time together encourages you in your faith walk and honors our Lord! Feel free to connect with any of our pastors, staff or other church leaders with questions or prayer.

WHAT'S GOING ON AT FAIRFIELD
There are a lot of events going on around here! Make sure you check out the EVENTS PAGE on our website (fairfieldbaptistchurch.com/events). It is regularly updated with new details, so check often!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS HAVE RESUMED!
Wednesdays | 6-8pm
Our Wednesday night worship and Growth Groups are resuming on September 16! Worship at 6pm and Groups at 6:30pm. We have a number of groups available on these nights:
20s-30s
40s-50s
60s +
men's only
women's only
marriage group
Childcare and children's program through 5th grade are available as well. Contact Pastor Ryan with any questions about groups that are meeting (ryanp@fairfieldbaptistchurch.com)

101 CLASS: WELCOME TO FAIRFIELD AND WHAT WE BELIEVE
Beginning September 20 | 9:45am | Pastor Alan's office
Whether you're new to Fairfield, new to the faith or have questions, this is the perfect class to begin! Get to know us and what we believe. Class begins soon and meets in Pastor Alan's office. Questions? Connect with Pastor Alan (alang@fairfieldbaptistchurch.com)

201 CLASS: GROWING IN CHRIST
Beginning Today, October 4 | 9:45am | Room 21
This class is a natural continuation for those who have completed our "101 class: Welcome to Fairfield", but is open to all. We want to help you grow in Christ. For those who are young in life or faith, we want to discover together the tools for growth and develop deep habits for growing in our faith journey.

MARRIAGE BUILDERS GROWTH GROUP
Starting October 14 | Wednesdays | 6-8pm
This marriage class will start with a 6-week video series called “Kingdom Marriage”. If you have any questions, contact Kelley Brainard (719-309-7974)

YOUNG @ HEART (50+)
Saturday, October 17 | 12pm | Sizzler
Anyone 50+ is invited to our Young @ Heart lunch on Saturday, Oct 17th at 12:00pm @ Sizzler. (1010 Postal way, Springfield). All are welcome, no rsvp required. Join us for food, fellowship and fun. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, contact Debbie Beebee: 541-654-7284 or Linda Liddicoat 541-520-6474.

PRAYER CHAIN
Submit a need for prayer or sign up to receive prayer requests: prayerchain@fairfieldbaptistchurch.com

SHEPHERD & DEACON NOMINATIONS
Due November 1

It’s time to consider some new people for our Shepherds and Deacons teams. We have a few men rotating off this year and we’d like your input of who you think would be a great candidate to add to the team. Please fill out a nomination sheet located on the information desk and put it in one of the black boxes.

COMMUNION SUNDAY
Today we participate in taking communion together, remembering Christ's broken body and shed blood for us. If you are joining remotely please gather your elements and join with us.

MESSAGE NOTES FOR OCTOBER 4

JOY, UNSPEAKABLE JOY!
RICKEY SCOTT,
CONNECTIONS PASTOR

THERE ARE SOME SCRIPTURE PASSAGES THAT START WITH DIFFICULT, HARSH, AND PROBLEMATIC BEGINNINGS, BUT END ON POSITIVE NOTES...

NEXT STEPS
1) THE MOMENTARY TRIALS COMPARED TO THE ETERNAL BLISS OF HEAVEN MAKES OUR SORROWS BEARABLE

2) KNOWING WHAT WE EXPERIENCE IN THIS LIFE, COMPARED TO HEAVEN, HELPS US TO KEEP OUR EYES FIXED ON JESUS

3) FOR THE CHRISTIAN, DEATH IS NOT THE END OF LIFE, BUT THE BEGINNING OF OUR BEST LIFE FOREVERMORE