Fairview Church of Shoals

Fairview Milestones 2023-2024

July 2023

• Disaffiliated from UMC to become Fairview Church of Shoals Inc

• Utilized guest speakers through September as we worked to redefine our Church

August 2023

• Voted to remain an Independent Church

• Teams worked to define the “Church We want to be”, developed Bylaws, and Statement of Beliefs

September 2023

• Hired Interim Pastor

October 2023

• Held first Annual Church wide meeting of members

o Established with 133 members

o Ratified Bylaws and Statement of Beliefs

November 2023

• 1st new members joined- 11 new members join our church, and 1st baptism.

December 2023

• Held our 1st monthly Senior Luncheon with 30 in attendance

• A new Young Adult Sunday School class established meeting in the old parsonage

• Full-time Pastor hired in December, Church and Pastor entered into an annual covenant, reviewable each year

January 2024

• Moved church offices to the old parsonage to create room in the church for additional Sunday School classes, a larger nursery, and a nursing mother’s room.

• Added Student Ministries leader to help grow our Youth Program

• Held 1st Men and Women’s Bible study with over 90 attendees.

• Held a leadership retreat for all church leaders

• Established Missional support: locally to Young-life and Internationally in Asia and Africa, all with direct ties to Fairview Church.

February 2024

• 13 children were dedicated

• Redefined a staff leadership role to support service and fellowship opportunities for church members and attendees and surrounding community.

March 2024

• Due to growth in Children’s attendance (up to 50) on Sunday mornings separate more focused children’s worship moments was established, also allowing addition space for adult worship

• Designed an approved Biblical based program that grounds our children with age-appropriate biblical learning

May 2024

• Quarterly Fellowship Meals Started as additional opportunities for fellowship outside of worship

June 2024

• Established Kid-check system for safety, newcomer parent reassurance, parent communication and management of children’s ministry

• Updated the playground to a more compliant state along with the ability to safely accommodate more children

July 2024

• We had over 100 kids attend VBS

• Director of Discipleship position created to increase the focus on growing Disciples

• Had 14 people baptized at the river

August 2024

• Preschool year starts at capacity -45 kids

• Just Because Jesus Loves You Ministry outfitted 90+ kids with new Shoes and Socks to start the school year.

• Remodeled the Fellowship Hall with plan to update children’s classrooms by year-end

October 2024

• New virtual Bible studies option established for Youth and Adults.

Plans for remainder 2024

• Redefine current Director of Programs role to better meet the needs of our growing Children’s Ministry

• Continue to focus on God’s calling for our Church

Current Membership - 151

Fairview Sunday School Classes

Adult II Class- uses a quarterly to study. Ages 70+, Group of 10-15 people

Fellowship Class- takes a deeper dive by studying books of the bible. Ages 40-75, Group of 30-40 people

Insight Class- takes a more topical approach to studying the bible. Ages 30-55, group of 15-20 people

Young Adult Class- takes a deeper dive into the bible by looking at scripture. Ages 19-36, group of 20-30 people

Nursery- Ages 0-1.5

Toddler Sunday School-Ages 1.5-3

Preschool Sunday School -ages 3-4

K-2 Sunday School

3-5 grade- Sunday School

Middle and High School Youth Ages 12-18 years

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