Update from our Directional LeaderDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we round the final turn of the fourth quarter of Fellowship's fiscal year, theword "gratitude" best describes how I feel. Good things are happeningeverywhere I turn at Fellowship. We have an incredible staff committed to ourvision and mission and a leadership base of volunteers who consistently goabove and beyond what one might expect. As our Elders are fond of saying..."We are BLESSED!" This time last year, we were in the final phases of opening FellowshipFayetteville. We had no idea what the initial impact might be or how quicklythe congregation would grow. The total cost for the Fayetteville church alonestarted at $13.6 million. And just one year after our first service, the debt forFellowship Fayetteville is now just under $589,000. To think we are so close topaying for the initial phase so quickly is incredible. This achievement is onlypossible through the generous spirit of our body of believers. Our averageattendance at Fellowship Fayetteville is over 2,200 and what is more, thereisn't a noticeable difference in the attendance on our Rogers campus. Indeed,we are blessed.

Fellowship Fayetteville is only one aspect of the good things happening atFellowship. 498 students and leaders set out to change the world over springbreak. We continue to hear stories of how lives were changed. We supportglobal outreach efforts both near and far and your generosity makes all ofthis possible.

We continue to support the initiatives of the Samaritan Community Centerwho feed over 9,000 people each week in our area. We are so proud to be partof the work done through this effective ministry.

The Village, utilized by global worker families, continues to be filled and thefamilies are so grateful for a place to rest and rejuvenate while they are home.

All this is provided by Fellowship. The Residents who serve on staff for oneyear utilize The Village, as well. They have done an incredible job and we willmiss the excellence of their service when they leave in May, but anothergroup will follow.

A lot happens on our Fellowship campuses. Last year, we recorded 23,979scheduled room uses! Classes, worship celebrations, support groups,recovery groups, weddings, funerals, childcare, counseling, rehearsals,meetings... and the list goes on and on, all happen on a weekly basis. Needless to say, these events keep our Buildings & Grounds staff busy. Ican't applaud them enough for keeping our buildings looking (and smelling)like new. Some of our facilities are 25 years old, but you won't detect that fromtheir appearance or functionality.

Our Biblical directives guide us into life-changing initiatives for those withinour sphere of influence. The above is just a snapshot of the good thingshappening through the ministries of Fellowship Bible Church of NorthwestArkansas. We know that God makes all of this possible, but He does sothrough the generosity and service of His people - you and me. When KingDavid challenged the people of God to make donations toward the building ofthe 1st Temple in 1 Chronicles 29:14, the Israelites gave generously becauseof their love for God. David was so overwhelmed that he said to God, "Butwho am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give asgenerously as this?" To be honest, I feel the same way. Thank you for your sacrificial generosity to God, through Fellowship. We aremaking a difference in Northwest Arkansas and the World. Let's continue thisgood work together. I have a feeling that we are just getting started and Icouldn't be more excited about the future. May God continue to bless us sothat we might give back to Him as an expression of our gratitude.

-Mickey RapierFellowship Directional Leader

A Story from Spring Break

How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news.

Romans 10:15b (NIV) "Belize was a wonderful experience of loving people and sharing the Gospel.Getting to share Christ personally is such a blessing, but seeing my wife andchildren do it is priceless." -Ron Mobley Above is a picture of Ron Mobley and his daughter, Gracie, sharing the Gospel withthe children of Crique Jute Village School in Belize. Over spring break, Fellowship sentseven families to work in the village teaching in the school, passing out water filters,and building a playground.

Thank you Fellowship for praying for these families. 498 students, leaders, parents,and children served locally in NWA and around the globe during spring break. You arehelping families own the spiritual development of the next generation as well as fulfillingour vision and mission!

This story and many others like it are possible through your prayer and generoussupport of the church, the missionaries and the projects. Your giving directly changeslives.

Community Partners UpdateYour generosity has enabled our community partners to express the extravagantlove of Christ throughout Northwest Arkansas and the world in powerful ways. Did you know? This past Christmas season, the people of Fellowship donated 4,587 shoeboxes filled

with gifts to children in need all over the world through Operation Christmas Child(OCC). OCC uses these gifts as a means to engage children with the Good News ofthe Gospel and has seen over 5 million children profess belief in Jesus Christ over thelast 7 years. In February, the Fellowship family gave $31,784.53 to support the ministry of LovingChoices through their Baby Bottle Campaign. Your generosity helps them continue theirmission to express the extravagant love of Christ to women who find themselves indifficult circumstances from unplanned pregnancies. Loving Choices encourageswomen to "Choose Life" and provides them discipleship opportunities to grow in arelationship with Christ. Spring is often a challenging time for Community Kids Closet (CKC) to provide clothingfor school-aged children in need. This spring, the people of Fellowship providedclothing for 371 children from various communities throughout Northwest Arkansas.Combined with the generosity of other churches and organizations, CKC was able tosurpass their goal for the spring, providing clothing for 444 children. Additionally, over60 volunteers donated their time to sort out all donations, preparing them for thechildren. What a practical, yet powerful expression of Christ's love! Fellowship, your generous donations of time, talent, and treasure are helping tochange the heart and soul of Northwest Arkansas and the world. Financial Update (unaudited)

Minis try FundsMinis try FundsMinistry Fund Giving: July-March

Sunday Morning NWA 7,376,659

Fellowship Fayetteville 2,013,641

Mosaic 1,686,875

Celebrate Recovery 299,412

TOTAL 11,376,588

NWA Campus - MortgageNWA Campus - Mortgage

Mar 31, 2016 6,676,211

Mar 31, 2017 6,217,870

CHANGE (458,341)

Fellowship Foundation (Endowment)Fellowship Foundation (Endowment)

Mar 31, 2016 3,008,303

Mar 31, 2017 3,105,601

CHANGE 97,298

Fayettevil le Campus - MortgageFayettevil le Campus - Mortgage

Total Costs to Date 13,274,523

Total Given to Date 12,685,802

PAYOFF AMOUNT 588,721

Thank you Fellowship for your generosity in time, talent, and treasure for life change inNorthwest Arkansas and around the world!

For questions, comments, or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to the GenerosityTeam.

Don Reed, Generosity/Legacy Advisor

Scott Huse, Financial Peace University Coordinator

Hector Sanabria, Generosity Coordinator

Lamar Steiger, Fellowship Generosity Pastor

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