Christmas Stories: Four Views of Baby Jesus

Four Views of Baby Jesus
(Luke 2:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:21-38)

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Mary: Virgin Mother of the Son of God (Luke 2:26-38)

  Accepting God’s Will

Joseph: Virgin Father of the Son of God (Matthew 1:18-25)

  Embracing an Impossible Task

Simeon: Godly Rabbi (Luke 2:21-35)

Looking for Jesus to Kiss

Anna: Worshipful Widow (Luke 2:36-38)

  Looking for Someone to Hear the Story

Finances
Weekly Budget      34,615
Giving For 11/30    25,532
Giving For 11/07    69,682
YTD Budget          796,154
Giving                    768,115
OVER/(UNDER)     (28,039)

Fellowship 101
New to Fellowship? We invite you to join us on Sunday, January 11th, at 9 AM in the conference room (first floor) to hear about our mission, values, and ministries. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. This is an important step in getting connected at Fellowship.

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, we are taking up a special offering for the Operation Christmas Child Special Pack (held in October 2026). The gifts received will determine how many boxes we can send. To send each gospel opportunity (box), it 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 give online by going to fellowshipconway.org/give and selecting “Christmas Offering” from the options. To give an idea of what we are trying to raise, we packed 2,800 boxes last year, which is equal to $56,000. We would love to do even more next year!

Fellowship Women’s Hebrews Bible Study
This February, join us for Jesus Is Greater—an eight-week Bible study through the book of Hebrews created to deepen your faith, renew your hope, and connect you with other women pursuing Jesus. Led by Rebecca Carter and Heather Harrison, we’ll meet on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m., beginning February 3rd at Fellowship.  Free childcare by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332 by January 28th.  Register at fellowshipconway.org/women.

Father/Daughter Dance: 50s Sock Hop
Dads, give your daughter a night to remember! Take your daughter on a dinner date, then swing by Renewal Ranch for our 50s Sock Hop on January 31st, 7:30-9:30 pm. We’ll have root beer floats, oldies, and plenty of chances to make memories she’ll cherish forever. Dust off those dancing shoes, daddy-o! Suggested ages: 3rd thru 12th grade

Year-end giving for 2025
For contributions to be counted toward your 2025 taxes, checks must be received in the Fellowship Ministry office by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31, or be postmarked no later than December 31.

Join a Home Church
Home Church small groups are about building a deep community where we are transformed into the image of Christ and serve a broken world for the sake of the gospel.  If you are not in a Home Church, we encourage you go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch or stop by the Connection table in the Atrium.