EASTER WEEKEND
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
MARCH 29 Entrance through the NORTHSIDE GLASS CORRIDOR 7:00-8:00pm | Open house, self-guided stations (Come when you can, leave when you must) 8:00-8:30pm | Sharing and singing Many people are uncomfortable with suffering and death. However, to properly appreciate the resurrection, freedom, and new life we celebrate, we ought to understand and appreciate the suffering and death that made it possible. FRIDAY BEFORE SUNDAY MOURNING BEFORE CELEBRATION DEATH BEFORE RESURRECTION While this is a "family-friendly" event, some elements require parental supervision. |
SATURDAY EGG HUNT & GAMES
MARCH 30 10:30am | Games & music 11:00am | Egg hunts begin Join us for fun games, prizes and, of course, the Easter Egg Hunt Egg hunts are for ages up through 5th grade |
SUNDAY SERVICES
MARCH 31 9:00am | Worship Service (in-person only) 10:15am | Connection Cafe in Wright Hall 10:45am | Worship Service (in-person & live streamed) Childcare/classes provided for infants through 5th grade during both services 10:45am service will be live streamed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_HMJ95WnZU |
VISION DAY - ROUND 2
Saturday, April 6 | 9am - 1:30pm Join us for another day of worship, vision casting and planning for what God in store and how we get to be a part of it! If you are a part of ministry teams, this is for you! If you are looking to get involved in some way, this is ALSO for you! Teams that will be meeting: lighthouse, preschool, young @ heart (50+), youth (middle & high school), men's & women's ministry, children's (1-5th grades), growth groups Childcare and lunch will be provided (please let us know if you have childcare needs) |
FAIRFIELD EVENTS CALENDAR
Check out what is coming up in the near or not-to-distant future in the life of Fairfield. Click on any links provided or connect with the "person-to-contact" to learn more details about specific events.
This page changes frequently, so check back often!
This page changes frequently, so check back often!
MEN'S "33" AUTHENTIC MANHOOD GROUPS
We have two classes starting up for the guys based on the 33 material from Authentic Manhood. Alan Gayle will be leading one on Tuesday nights starting April 2 (7-8:30pm) in his office. John Fox is also leading a group currently going on Thursdays at 4pm in Room 22 (above the Lobby). Contact these leaders for more info.
DEUTERONOMY 6:6-7 (AFTER-SERVICE DISCUSSION GROUP)
Meets Weekly on Sundays following Service in the Lobby
Have you wanted to engage in discussion about Sunday's message? Do you have questions you'd like to ask, or trying to figure out "what's next?" Stick around after the Sunday service, step into this group, and engage! Learn more about this open group here.
CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (CALD)
Next Meeting is April 7 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
On the last Sunday of every month (usually) Pastor Alan is leading a leadership training class on campus at Fairfield. This will be for anyone who is interested or has ever had any questions about becoming a leader within our church, or simply just to brush up on some new leadership skills. Questions? Contact Pastor Alan
TRIANGLE LAKE ALL-CHURCH CAMPOUT
June 27 - 29
Save the dates on your calendars now to join us at Triangle Lake for our annual all-church campout! Go to our Triangle Lake page for more information.
Registration open on May 5.
MEN'S ROUNDUP
September 6 - 8, 2024
Men, save the dates and join us for our annual men's camping retreat held at Camp Tadmor.
Details and registration to come. For now, learn more on their website: https://mensroundup.com/
BASKETBALL W/ THE PASTORS
Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 12:30pm
Join Alan and Jon in a game of basketball and a little devo time at Cove Church on West 18th.
We have two classes starting up for the guys based on the 33 material from Authentic Manhood. Alan Gayle will be leading one on Tuesday nights starting April 2 (7-8:30pm) in his office. John Fox is also leading a group currently going on Thursdays at 4pm in Room 22 (above the Lobby). Contact these leaders for more info.
DEUTERONOMY 6:6-7 (AFTER-SERVICE DISCUSSION GROUP)
Meets Weekly on Sundays following Service in the Lobby
Have you wanted to engage in discussion about Sunday's message? Do you have questions you'd like to ask, or trying to figure out "what's next?" Stick around after the Sunday service, step into this group, and engage! Learn more about this open group here.
CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (CALD)
Next Meeting is April 7 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
On the last Sunday of every month (usually) Pastor Alan is leading a leadership training class on campus at Fairfield. This will be for anyone who is interested or has ever had any questions about becoming a leader within our church, or simply just to brush up on some new leadership skills. Questions? Contact Pastor Alan
TRIANGLE LAKE ALL-CHURCH CAMPOUT
June 27 - 29
Save the dates on your calendars now to join us at Triangle Lake for our annual all-church campout! Go to our Triangle Lake page for more information.
Registration open on May 5.
MEN'S ROUNDUP
September 6 - 8, 2024
Men, save the dates and join us for our annual men's camping retreat held at Camp Tadmor.
Details and registration to come. For now, learn more on their website: https://mensroundup.com/
BASKETBALL W/ THE PASTORS
Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 12:30pm
Join Alan and Jon in a game of basketball and a little devo time at Cove Church on West 18th.
FAIRFIELD ON MISSION
Fairfield On Mission Update (12/8/23)
I had shared previously that the months of 2023 were to be dedicated to prayer: our desire is to position ourselves in a posture of prayer and humility as we seek His leading. What’s the next step then? At the beginning of 2024 we will form a MISSIONS TEAM of 4-6 individuals to be a nucleus that guides us in Fairfield’s missions emphasis. They will be tasked with clarifying our next action steps, providing direction and a unified vision for being on mission with God.
During VISION 2024 (Saturday, January 27) we will hold a meeting to begin taking steps going forward with a Missions Team. Might being a part of this team be something God is laying on your heart? If so, please connect with me (Pastor Ryan) as soon as possible. I would like to form the team prior to Vision 2024.
I fully realize this can be a busy and chaotic time of year. Even so, may we keep what God is leading us into in front of us with “open hands”. May we continue to be prayerful and humble, seeking after the Lord’s leading.
I had shared previously that the months of 2023 were to be dedicated to prayer: our desire is to position ourselves in a posture of prayer and humility as we seek His leading. What’s the next step then? At the beginning of 2024 we will form a MISSIONS TEAM of 4-6 individuals to be a nucleus that guides us in Fairfield’s missions emphasis. They will be tasked with clarifying our next action steps, providing direction and a unified vision for being on mission with God.
During VISION 2024 (Saturday, January 27) we will hold a meeting to begin taking steps going forward with a Missions Team. Might being a part of this team be something God is laying on your heart? If so, please connect with me (Pastor Ryan) as soon as possible. I would like to form the team prior to Vision 2024.
I fully realize this can be a busy and chaotic time of year. Even so, may we keep what God is leading us into in front of us with “open hands”. May we continue to be prayerful and humble, seeking after the Lord’s leading.
Fairfield On Mission Update (11/7/23)
WHAT NEXT?
At the beginning of 2024 we will form a Missions Team of 4-6 individuals to be a nucleus that guides us in Fairfield’s missions emphasis. They will be tasked with clarifying our next action steps, providing direction and a unified vision for being on mission with God. With this in mind, I encourage you to continue to pray for the things we have previously listed, but now specifically for the development of this team and who God would be drawing to be a part of it. If you feel God laying this on your heart, please don’t hesitate to connect with Pastor Ryan.
Paul tells us to pray continually, never ceasing to seek God’s wisdom and direction. May we be faithful prayer warriors and follow where He leads us!
WHAT NEXT?
At the beginning of 2024 we will form a Missions Team of 4-6 individuals to be a nucleus that guides us in Fairfield’s missions emphasis. They will be tasked with clarifying our next action steps, providing direction and a unified vision for being on mission with God. With this in mind, I encourage you to continue to pray for the things we have previously listed, but now specifically for the development of this team and who God would be drawing to be a part of it. If you feel God laying this on your heart, please don’t hesitate to connect with Pastor Ryan.
Paul tells us to pray continually, never ceasing to seek God’s wisdom and direction. May we be faithful prayer warriors and follow where He leads us!
Fairfield On Mission Update (9/20/23)
We had our first informational meeting and prayer gathering following Sunday service (9/17/23). To view/download a PDF from that gathering click on the link provided below
We had our first informational meeting and prayer gathering following Sunday service (9/17/23). To view/download a PDF from that gathering click on the link provided below
Vision Casting and Prayer Meeting (9/17/23) | |
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Right now we are seeking God’s heart, to follow His direction in an attitude of humility and a posture of prayer. Would you commit to praying with us? On the pdf outline there is a list of things to be praying for as we seek direction from the Holy Spirit. There is also some “homework” listed on the attached outline.
Moving Forward…
I find myself praying, “God, not my will, but Yours.” I don’t want to push my own agenda, but seek after God’s direction, for His Kingdom purposes and His glory. That’s really the beginning step: pausing to listen to His voice and trust His leading. Can we all be praying in this same spirit? As we individually and collectively pray, may God bring unity among us, a cooperative spirit, and a clarity of purpose and direction.
Continue to Pray...
For the rest of 2023 (just over 3 months, really) let us continue to pray: Pray individually (in your own times of prayer) and collectively (planned corporate times of prayer). Understand, coming together to pray is no small thing! In fact it is the vital spiritual work that positions ourselves in an attitude of humility and a posture that says, “wherever you lead, we will follow.”
Coming Together...
During this time we will gather corporately – all who are able and available – once a month, simply to pray and lay the spiritual groundwork for how God would lead us going forward. We will gather for prayer on the following dates:
October 22
November 12
December 10
I realize this may not work for some. Please let me know if that’s the case for you. We may provide some prayer group opportunities on Sunday mornings if this impacts enough people.
// PASTOR RYAN //
I find myself praying, “God, not my will, but Yours.” I don’t want to push my own agenda, but seek after God’s direction, for His Kingdom purposes and His glory. That’s really the beginning step: pausing to listen to His voice and trust His leading. Can we all be praying in this same spirit? As we individually and collectively pray, may God bring unity among us, a cooperative spirit, and a clarity of purpose and direction.
Continue to Pray...
For the rest of 2023 (just over 3 months, really) let us continue to pray: Pray individually (in your own times of prayer) and collectively (planned corporate times of prayer). Understand, coming together to pray is no small thing! In fact it is the vital spiritual work that positions ourselves in an attitude of humility and a posture that says, “wherever you lead, we will follow.”
Coming Together...
During this time we will gather corporately – all who are able and available – once a month, simply to pray and lay the spiritual groundwork for how God would lead us going forward. We will gather for prayer on the following dates:
October 22
November 12
December 10
I realize this may not work for some. Please let me know if that’s the case for you. We may provide some prayer group opportunities on Sunday mornings if this impacts enough people.
// PASTOR RYAN //
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