Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother, and sister, and mother. Matthew 12:50
Photo by Cliff Sharp
In September, we begin a new Sunday School year. In the average week, Christians get two opportunities to get to know God and each other at the same time: Discipleship Training and Sunday School. Beginning March of 2020, we moved both of these online through zoom and Facebook. Now that things are tentatively returning to normal; the worship team, the Sunday School department, and the Discipleship Training team are all prayerfully seeking the best ways to get The Word out to everyone.
Beginning in September, we will offer a weekly thirty-minute podcast following our Smyth & Helwys Sunday School curriculum. We intend to release new episodes every Friday morning. You can listen online, or if you don't have unlimited data or wifi, you can download episodes to your phone and listen while you drive, mow grass, exercise, relax, or go wherever your weekends take you. If you are able to appear for worship on Sunday, we hope these episodes will whet your appetite to discuss, explore, and reflect. If, for whatever reason, you aren't able to join us on Sunday, we hope these episodes will keep you close to us. In each episode, we will hear from three volunteers, one from each of our three adult Sunday School classes. They will do a deep dive into their own faith and their understanding of the scriptures for our benefit.
Though our lives are busy and getting busier every day, our core purpose is still to love God and each other, and in order to do that, we must know God and each other. Whatever your week is like, we hope these thirty minutes of listening will roll the stone away for you, just a little bit more.
"Scripture is like a river, broad and deep, shallow enough here for the lamb to go wading, but deep enough there for the elephant to swim.”-St Gregory
Beginning in September, we will offer a weekly thirty-minute podcast following our Smyth & Helwys Sunday School curriculum. We intend to release new episodes every Friday morning. You can listen online, or if you don't have unlimited data or wifi, you can download episodes to your phone and listen while you drive, mow grass, exercise, relax, or go wherever your weekends take you. If you are able to appear for worship on Sunday, we hope these episodes will whet your appetite to discuss, explore, and reflect. If, for whatever reason, you aren't able to join us on Sunday, we hope these episodes will keep you close to us. In each episode, we will hear from three volunteers, one from each of our three adult Sunday School classes. They will do a deep dive into their own faith and their understanding of the scriptures for our benefit.
Though our lives are busy and getting busier every day, our core purpose is still to love God and each other, and in order to do that, we must know God and each other. Whatever your week is like, we hope these thirty minutes of listening will roll the stone away for you, just a little bit more.
"Scripture is like a river, broad and deep, shallow enough here for the lamb to go wading, but deep enough there for the elephant to swim.”-St Gregory
We will return to the sanctuary on June 6 with some updates with the COVID protocols:
1. We will gather together for worship in the sanctuary.
2. There will be a section of the pews cordoned off for those who feel more comfortable to continue to socially distance.
3. We will no longer screen individuals as they enter the church.
4. If you are ill, we ask that you join us for worship online rather than in-person.
5. If you have been vaccinated, masks are optional. If you have not been vaccinated, masks are recommended. (Masks and hand sanitizer will still be
available as you enter the church).
6. Childcare workers (for Nursery and Sunday School) will either be vaccinated or asked to wear a mask.
7. All of the entrances/exits of the church will be open.
I also wanted to thank the church for every effort made in navigating the waters of worship and ministry over the past year. To say this season has been "unusual" would be an understatement. But the church has, with God's guidance and strength, weathered the storm and persevered. Thank you! I look forward to worshiping with you all on June 6.
1. We will gather together for worship in the sanctuary.
2. There will be a section of the pews cordoned off for those who feel more comfortable to continue to socially distance.
3. We will no longer screen individuals as they enter the church.
4. If you are ill, we ask that you join us for worship online rather than in-person.
5. If you have been vaccinated, masks are optional. If you have not been vaccinated, masks are recommended. (Masks and hand sanitizer will still be
available as you enter the church).
6. Childcare workers (for Nursery and Sunday School) will either be vaccinated or asked to wear a mask.
7. All of the entrances/exits of the church will be open.
I also wanted to thank the church for every effort made in navigating the waters of worship and ministry over the past year. To say this season has been "unusual" would be an understatement. But the church has, with God's guidance and strength, weathered the storm and persevered. Thank you! I look forward to worshiping with you all on June 6.
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Contact Us
403 N Main Street PO Box 717 Four Oaks, NC 27524 919-963-2102 (Church) office@fbcfouroaks.org |
Office
405 N Church St Open Monday-Friday 9:00am -1:00pm |
Service Times
Sunday Schedule 10 AM Sunday School 11 AM Worship Service Wednesday Schedule 7 PM Discipleship Training Youth Group GAs and RAs Choir practice |
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To those who would come to worship God and find comfort and strength;
To those who have sinned and seek forgiveness
To the stranger who would be the guest of Christ
To the children and the youth who would find the Way that leads to a more abundant life
To the aged and weary who would find the Light that shines unto a more perfect day
This church opens wide its doors
And says in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ
Welcome!
