Advent - The Word & The Light - John 1:1-5

The Word & The Light
John 1:1-5

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He is the Word . . .

Who Became Flesh . . .

So We Can Know Him.

He is the Light . . .

Coming Into the World . . .

So We Can Live.



This Week's Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.

•. Monday - John 1-4
•. Tuesday - John 5-8
•. Wednesday - John 9-12
•. Thursday - John 13-16
•. Friday - John 17-21

Home Church Questions
1.  Have someone read John 1:1-5.  What are some of the similarities between the way John begins his Gospel and the way Genesis begins?  Why does John make these connections?

2.  John’s Gospel is unique from the other three Gospels.  For example, we learn the Christmas story begins before creation (because the Son was present at creation).  Why is it important for us to consider that the Christmas story begins before creation?

3.  If we believe Jesus is truly God, this should make other teachings in the Bible simpler to embrace.  What are some teachings in the Bible that become less challenging when we realize Jesus is God?

4.  Who is an example of a person you have wanted to meet in your life?  Why should it excite us that God wants to be known by us?  What should we do if we don’t value that He wants to be known by us?

5.  Jesus is the light, and we need the light because we are in darkness.  What are some examples of darkness we experience in our lives and in our world?  What does it look like for Jesus to be the light in our darkness?

6.  J.I. Packer suggests we should view the Incarnation “not simply as a marvel of nature, but rather as a wonder of grace.”  What is the reason Jesus was born as one of us?  Why is it important we consider why he was born as we celebrate Christmas?

7.  When we believe Jesus is the Word and the light Who has come into the world for us, it should give us great confidence that the darkness will not overcome the light (1:5).  What are some specific ways you can be encouraged in your life right now knowing the darkness will not overcome the light?

Mission Highlight - Pray for the Unreached: The Karma in India
The Kurmi, renowned for their agricultural skills in northern India, are classified as an Other Backward Class (OBC). This refers to communities that are “educationally or socially backward” or disadvantaged. Less than 0.1% of the 22 million Karma in India are Christian. An estimated 453 workers are needed to share the gospel among these peoples. Many Kurmi are resistant to the Gospel, fearing it might alienate their children from family traditions. Pray for miracles and dreams to reveal Jesus' power, for believers to live out Christ's teachings, and for Scripture to inspire Kurmi families to embrace salvation and share it with others.

Fellowship 101
We invite you to join us on Sunday, January 12, at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to hear about our mission, values, and our ministries. If you’re new to Fellowship, join us in the 
conference room (first floor) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions.  Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. 

New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning.  If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you.  Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.

Christmas Offering
This December, Fellowship’s Christmas Offering is for The Operation Christmas Child Special Pack (held in October 2025). The gifts received will determine the number of boxes we can send. To send each gospel opportunity (box) costs $20 for items, transportation, and the tools needed to share the hope found in Christ with a child. Please consider giving above and beyond your regular giving to the worthy cause of getting the gospel to sensitive areas that are difficult to reach. You can use an envelope by offering baskets or give online by selecting “Christmas Offering” from the options. For an idea of what we are trying to raise, we packed 2,800 boxes this year, which is equal to $56,000.

Christmas at Fellowship
Join us for a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Tuesday, December 24, at 4 pm and 6 pm. The service is a Fellowship favorite of tradition, family, and a few surprises this year.

Perspectives Classes begin on January 14
Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of God’s global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. Tuesday evenings beginning January 14 from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Summit Church. The first week is free to check it out. For more information, go to
perspectives.org/courses/conway-ar-s25/.

Fellowship Women’s Bible Study
“Gideon” by Priscilla Shirer, led by Susan Woole, will be January 27-March 17, 9:30-11:00 a.m. here at Fellowship.  Please purchase your workbook ahead of the class.  For more information, contact Susan Woole at 501-269-2666.  Child care is available by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332.

Operation Christmas Child
THANK YOU to everyone in the Fellowship family for packing and volunteering in Operation Christmas Child this year.  Now, our work shifts to prayer.  Please continue to pray for your boxes, safe journey, and delivery, for the National Leadership teams who deliver, and for God to be honored and glorified as many kids and their families put their trust in Jesus.