This past weekend I did something I've never done in the history of Fellowship Church. Normally, our membership class is held after each service in another room. But heading into the weekend, I felt a strong leading to present the vision, reality and benefits of membership in the local church to everyone from the stage. The response to the weekend was amazing!

983 people filled out the membership covenant.
983 people stepped up and joined our church. 
983 people committed to becoming active members in the body of Christ. 

And every one of those 983 discovered that membership truly does have its privileges. And one of the greatest is realizing the truth that fellowship isn't only what a church is; it's what a church does!

Foundation that’s Biblical
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.

Excitement that’s Contagious
Psalm 71:23 My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you—I, whom you have redeemed.

Love for the Lost
Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost."

Leadership for Change
Revelation 21:5 “I am making everything new!"

Opportunity to Serve
Matthew 22:39 And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'

Worship that’s Fluid
Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.

Structure that’s Simple
1 Corinthians 14:40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.

House of Honor
1 Corinthians 6:20 …you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

Innovation that’s Attractive
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created…

Practicality in Teaching
Matthew 13:34 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable.