theForecaster Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - Volume 69, Number 34

Inside This Edition:

Explore God ................................................................ Page 2

Financial Peace University .......................................... Page 2

American Heritage Girls .............................................. Page 3

Grief Share .................................................................. Page 3

Harry Tucker Golf Tournament .................................... Page 3

September Prayer Focus ............................................. Page 4

Our Church .................................................................. Page 4

Kids and Teens ............................................................. Insert

Seven Week Series

Begins this Sunday, September 11

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Feature: Explore God

Explore God By: Rick Raines

What a unique privilege it is for Fairmount to be part of a Central Virginia-wide effort to reach unchurched and unsaved people with the eternal message of Scripture. “Explore God” is going to be a life-changing journey for many folks of all ages from across our community. In addition to discussion groups that are popping up in restaurants, coffee shops, and community centers, churches across the region will be sharing in the preaching portion of “Explore God”.

On seven consecutive Sundays, beginning on September 11, Fairmount’s preaching staff will be answering the “7 Big Questions” – questions most commonly asked by folks seeking answers to matters of faith. These questions will range from “Does life have a purpose?” to “Why does God allow pain and suffering?” to “Is the Bible reliable?” It is going to be an exciting

challenge. The Fairmount family will

undoubtedly welcome several – if not many – guests who are coming to explore God with us. That is the primary goal. But an equally valuable goal is the exposure for each of us to these seven questions – questions each of us may be asked any day by a family member, friend, or co-worker.

Join me – right now – in praying for this endeavor. It WILL change someone’s life and, more importantly, their eternity. Encourage folks to check out ExploreGod.com and to consider a discussion group. Invite folks to come to Sunday services with you. Be prepared to learn as each of us … Explores God! ■

Financial Peace University

To be a winning football team takes both good planning and execution. Trainers have plans for each player to reach their peak performance in physical ability. Coaches craft game plans to take on the opponents during the game. The execution part is left up to the players, but without a plan there is just chaotic movement on the field that may or may not lead

to scoring points.

Financial Peace University takes the same coaching and training approach to personal finance, because without a plan money has a way of wandering off of the field never to be seen again. FPU's approach comes from the most trusted playbook ever drawn up, the Bible, and it is all about using the resources

that God has provided to take us to the place that God wants us to be — which is not wandering aimlessly. Our moneys as well as our lives have a specific purpose, to be used to honor Him. Let's get together to learn how to do that using the game plan He has

written.

Class starts on Sunday September, 18 at 5:30. For more information you can call Kevin Bartlett at 804-932-3346 or go to www.daveramsey.com to register. We look forward to

joining you as you start your journey to financial peace. ■

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Mark your calendar for the Harry E. Tucker Golf Outing: A day of fellowship and fun at The Brookwoods Golf Club in Quinton, Virginia on Friday, September 30th with other preachers and church leaders from the area.

All proceeds of the Harry E. Tucker Golf Outing go to support the Marion Harris Young Leader’s Scholarship program! This scholarship fund helps Waypoint church plants hire an intern who shows great promise as a future leader for churches in Virginia, North Carolina, and beyond. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated leadership, character and academics.

Buffet lunch will be served at 12pm. Shotgun start at 1pm. $65.00 per player, $260.00 per group. Greens fees, cart, contests, prizes, lunch, range balls, and a healthy dose of competition are all included. Mulligans & other incentives will be available for purchase the day of the outing.

For details, call Neil Wheeler at 804.895.0485 or visit: http://tinyurl.com/TuckerGolf2016 ■

This co-ed adult class will help someone through grief brought on by a death. The class consists of a time where a DVD by professional grief counselors is watched and then later discussed. A class participant is not required to share but encouraged to do so when they feel comfortable. This discussion often turns out to be a very positive and helpful time in many ways. You are welcome to come on Sunday, September 11 and visit the class and see if it is for you. We will meet from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM in room 132B. If you have any questions, please call the church office. ■

American Heritage Girls By: Tamarah Pearson & Gwendolyn Hudson-Henderson

American Heritage Girls Troop VA2015 is prepped and ready to embark on our second year of scouting here at Fairmount. What is AHG, you ask? Well, it is a character development program for girls ages 5-18 with a mission to build women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. Our troop meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month and we have some exciting plans for this year! From rock climbing, canoeing and camping to architecture, scrapbooking, and aviation, there are badges to fit your favorite activity. A few service projects for this year include stuffing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, wreath-laying at veterans graves, and Christmas caroling at a nursing home. Leadership opportunities for the girls include teaching activities to younger units, leading flag ceremonies, and planning special events.

AHG is not just for kids; we need adults, too. Have a favorite skill or special talent that you wish to share? How about a passion for children and want to help on a regular basis? We are looking for a few special people that feel called to join the twice-monthly leadership team or provide your expertise for a night that is focused on a

specific subject. With more than 40 girls in the troop, we appreciate those that are willing to take a little time to help girls stretch out of their comfort zones and learn something new.

Can’t dedicate your time right now? We have two alternatives. First is to sponsor a wreath for the wreath-laying ceremony. The wreaths that are sponsored will be placed on veteran grave sites at Richmond National Cemetery on December 17th. The website to sponsor a wreath is: http://tinyurl.com/hnksz4t.

The second is to bring in school supplies, toiletries, and small gifts for the shoe boxes. There will be a collection box by the coat racks where items can be dropped off through Sunday, Nov 2. The shoeboxes will be packaged by the girls and shipped through Samaritan’s Purse to children in other countries.

Have questions or want more information about the troop? Contact Tamarah Pearson at ahgva2015@gmail.com or 720-254-5939. ■

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Phone: (804) 559-8070

Fax: (804) 559-8072

Email: info@fairmountchristian.org

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Church: September 4, 2016 Our

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Bible Centered ■ Committed to Growth ■ Community Focused & Globally Minded ■ Dedicated to Excellence

Your Church Staff: Rick Raines - Senior Minister

Chris Santasiere - Associate Minister

Mike Langley - Associate Minister Tracy Thomas - Worship/Music Minister

Kevin Tucker - Associate Worship Minister

Ashley Sears - Children’s Director Rose Williams - Early Childhood Director

Bob Massey - Business Administrator

Veronica Brewster - Office Manager Jef Powell - Facilities & Grounds Manager

Barry Will - Technology Director Chris Branch - Administrative Assistant

Carolyn Holmes - Administrative Assistant

Lauren McCormick - Administrative Assistant Morgan McMullin - Administrative Assistant

Krista Barnes - Youth Min. Administrative Assistant

Crystal Griffin - Children’s Administrative Assistant Amber Grubbs - Children’s Administrative Assistant

Kasey Ogden - Children’s Administrative Assistant

Attendance & Giving

Welcome to our Newest Member... Tripp Watson was baptized on

September 4th. 8:15 Worship Service: 120

Children’s Worship: 5

9:30 Worship Service: 373

Children’s Worship: 46

11:00 Traditional Worship: 155

Contemporary Worship: 190

Children’s Worship: 89

Total: 978

Bible School: 585

Budget Requirements: $41,653

Budget Receipts: $40,914

September Prayer Emphasis

Give God praise and glory today for what He is doing our midst—and for allowing us to be His tools in building

His house and His kingdom.

Pray that our focus always remains

on Him.

New Sermon Series Begins Sunday!

Ashley Sears, Children’s Director Rose Williams, Early Childhood Director

Children’s Insert ■ Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Volunteers Needed: Check-In

volunteers, Buddies for children with special needs, nursery volunteers. Help us be ready for new families this fall by volunteering today! Contact Ashley at

asears@fairmountchristian.org to sign up or to learn more.

Save the Date! Fall Family Festival - Oct. 29th - 5-7pm

Invite Your Friends & Family! Join us for an annual Fairmount tradition featuring lots of games for the kids, prizes, a costume

contest, pie judging, free hot dogs and more. Volunteer and

donation needs will be announced soon.

Parent Alert: Please leave your cell

phone on vibrate and keep it in a place where you can feel it throughout the morning at church. You will be contacted via text message in the event of an emergency with your child. Update your contact info with the church office whenever it changes.

Wednesday Night Suppers & Programs

September 28 - November 16

Infants - 2 year-olds: Child Care

Preschoolers: Hands-On Bible Lessons

K-5th Grade: Service Projects followed by your choice of

crafts or sports.

God & Country Electives - September 28 - November 9

The following options are available for $20/student and registration is required. Sign up on the Kids Bulletin Board or contact Rose

Hendricks - roseh_pack360@yahoo.com or 387-7090.

God & Family: 4-5th Grade - Understand the importance of

family and God’s role in a healthy family.

God & Me: 1-3rd Grade - Become best friends with Jesus!

American Heritage Girls (AHG): It's not too late to register! Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 6-8pm beginning

September 20th. For more information, contact Tamarah Pearson at ahgva2015@gmail.com or 720-254-5939.

Promotion Sunday & Fall Kickoff Sunday, September 11th

In the morning, children & teens move up to their new Bible School classes! After a quick stop at Check-In, you’ll head off to your new classroom. Check-In workers will be available to help you find your way. Parents: Remember to bring and show your pickup tags when picking up your nursery and preschool children. If you need additional tags, just let us know!

Children’s Choirs & Rise Up! Kickoff - Make your own Sundae - 6pm in the FLC Parents - Enjoy making your own sundaes, sign up your children for choirs and Rise Up!, and then have fellowship time while the children go to choirs for brief get-acquainted fun.

Fairmount is in the early stages of chartering our very own Trail Life USA Troop. Trail Life's mission is simple and clear: to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure.

Their vision is to be the premier national character development organization for young men which produces

Godly and responsible husbands, fathers, and citizens.

Men are needed to take volunteer leadership roles in this ministry. Contact Ashley Sears to volunteer or to

learn more about this opportunity.

(asears@fairmountchristian.org or 559-8070)

Teen Insert ■ Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Contact us at youth@fairmountchristian.org

7-12th Grade commUNITY WHEN: Sundays from 9:30-10:45am (doors open at 9:15am)

WHERE: FCC Activity Center (next to the playground)

HOW each morning will look:

1. Everyone checks in at a computer kiosk located in the front foyer or in the hallway just outside the FLC. Take any first-time visitors

to the check-in desk in the front foyer so we can register them.

2. Go to the Activity Center for announcements and devotions.

3. commUNITY breakout groups at 10:00am

7-8th Grades - Room 250 9-10th Grades - Activity Center

11-12th Grades - Trailer 1

4. commUNITY groups end at 10:45am. Arrange to meet your parents for worship during the 11:00am hour. If you’re going to wait for your parents somewhere, remember that there are

6th Grade Bible School WHEN: 9:30-10:45am

WHERE: Rm. 251

HOW each morning will look:

1. Check yourself and any guests in at Check-In.

2. Go upstairs to Room 251 (classroom opens at 9:15am).

3. Class ends at 10:45am. Arrange to meet your parents for worship during the 11:00 hour. If you’re going to wait for your parents somewhere, remember that there are classes and worship

services going on so be quiet and respectful.

6th Grade commUNITY WHEN: Sept. 25 & Nov. 20 after 11am worship ends

WHERE: Activity Center COST: $7

After services end, come to the Activity Center. We’ll get on the

MS CONNECTion WHO: 6-8th Grade

WHEN: Sundays from 5:30-7:00pm

WHERE: Check in at a kiosk, then meet in the Gym

September 18th - Jumpology!

September 25th - Games in the Gym!

HS CONNECTion WHO: 9-12th Grade

WHEN: Sundays from 5:30-7:30pm

WHERE: Donnie & Kim Goodman’s Home & Offsite

5181 Keitts Corner Rd. (Mechanicsville, 23111)

Meet for a fun time of devotion & fellowship.

September 18th - Jumpology!

September 25th - School Spirit Night @ The Goodman’s

September 11th Promotion Sunday

Ice Cream Social in the Activity Center 6-7pm: Discover

what's happening this year in Youth Ministry!

18th Jumpology: Meet at church at 5:15pm, return at 7:30pm. FCYM permission form & Jumpology release

required. Cost of $6 includes jumping, pizza, and drinks.

25th Sunday Night CONNECTion begins

28th Wednesday Night Suppers & Programs Begin (thru 11/16)

CORE - Sept. 28 - Nov. 16 - 6:30-7:30pm 6-8th Grade - Explore God; Led by Jackie Bell - Activity Center

9-12th Grade - Choose from the adult class options which will be published soon in the Forecaster.

Join us on Facebook at FCYM High School

or FCYM 6th-8th Grade

Text FCYM to 94033 to receive text updates

Message youth@fairmountchristian.org to receive email updates