Today is Friend Day at Fairview. I have often noted that a man may go through life and have only a few close friends. A friend has been described as someone who knows all about you and likes you anyway. It is important to have friends, but equally important to be a friend. When we consider the importance of friendship, we understand the urgency to protect and guard those relationships.

Friends are the ropes that hold us as we pass over the precipices of life’s journey. The word, “friend”, can be defined as caring, forgiving, encouraging, loving, and a host of other words that bring peace to troubled lives and joy to life itself. A man is never poor if he has friends. Life is made up of relationships. We should all strive not only to have great friends but to be the best friend we can be to others.

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If you didn’t attend, you missed a great time of family fellowship - and ‘good eats’! Sunday, May 17 was Homecoming Sunday. Fairview family friends and specially invited guests traveled from near and far to reconnect and reminisce. Additional photos can be viewed by clicking on the album link below … or in the column to the left. While it wasn’t possible to capture every person who attended ‘on film’, hopefully the album will succeed in giving you a little taste of what our final ‘grand reunion’ might be like when we meet again, never to be parted. We’re delighted you were here … and if you happened to miss it, we hope to see you next year, Sunday May 2!

Homecoming Sunday Family Album

Today is Family Sunday at Fairview. God established the family as the bedrock of civilization. All governments deteriorate when family values are diminished. Nations that attack the family pay a heavy price. Our churches are only as strong as the families that make up each local body. The rise in divorce, the promotion of deviant lifestyles, and the secular pop culture have all taken a toll on our families. It has been said that every nation is only one generation away from collapse. more…

Time has a way of sending us in different directions. It is evident that this church has touched many lives. I am also confident that many who are present today touched this work through their talents and spiritual gifts.

It occurred to me recently that I, along with our entire church family, would love to get together with all of those who created memories over the past three decades plus. I often think of the many people who have been saved, baptized, or served for a time here. many are spread across America. We have all grown a bit older but remembering the encounters with fellow believers along the way keeps our hearts young. more…

May 17 has been declared ‘Homecoming Sunday’ here at Fairview. As we begin to get comfortable in our new auditorium, we invite all our friends to a special day of celebration and fellowship. Past and present members, former students and graduates of the Academy - anyone who has been involved with or has been impacted by this ministry - are invited to be with us Sunday, May 17. Special activities are being planned and special guests have been invited. Your presence will make this day even more memorable … please come home for a visit!

We want to be well staffed that weekend from the time you are greeted in the foyer to the time you pick up your children in the nurseries … and head for ‘Dinner on the Grounds’. If you could be so kind as to let us know of your plans to attend, it will help us plan accordingly. We know plans often change but give us an ‘inkling’ about your desire and that will help us greatly.

Drop us a line through our site’s contact form … link in the search bar above, sidebar to the left or the link to follow and say “We’re Coming Home on May 17 !” … we look forward to seeing you.

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Today marks a new beginning for the Fairview Baptist Church ministries. As we dedicate the new auditorium facility we do so with grateful hearts to all those who have given, prayed, and labored to make this day a reality. An earnest effort has been made to follow Biblical principles throughout the process. This building will be a tool to be used in the work of winning people to our Savior and training disciples to live for Him.

Although we are changing locations for our church family, there is much that will not change. We will tenaciously hold on to our Christ-centered message. Christ will be lifted up from the pulpit and classrooms so that He can draw all men to Himself. The Bible will be our text and its principles will be the guiding force in all that we do. We will seek to exalt the Lord with warm, evangelistic gospel songs and hymns, singing and making melody in our hearts to the Lord. As in times past, the welcome mat will always be out for all who need a touch from heaven and every visitor will be an honored guest. more…

I have been reviewing the scriptural account of the construction of Solomon’s Temple. This wonderful building was to be the central worship center for the Jewish nation. It was built debt-free and the people gave to the construction with willing hearts. When it was completed, the dedication was a time of great joy for all the people. more…

Three weeks and counting until Dedication Day for our new auditorium. Dignitaries have been invited and many friends of this ministry are planning to attend. Recognition is in order for those who have helped to make this dream a reality. After today’s offering, we should be below the $20,000 mark still needed to complete the building. The building is taking shape and coming together. We still need a sunny week to complete the work on the outside. more…

is a program for women, about women, and by women. Its main goal is to inspire and encourage women in our God-given roles and responsibilities. In the spirit of women, we do plenty of laughing and crying as we teach and learn. Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 14 at 9:30, and we’re hoping that YOU will be there! This month’s program is entitled Time, Priorities, and the Truth. Please bring your Bibles and join in our discussion. We’ll also be sharing gardening tips as we rev up for summer.

Four weeks from today we will have our dedication service in the new building. This entire endeavor has been a church-wide effort. All members of the Fairview family have been encouraged to pray, give, and labor to see its completion.

Now that we are coming down the home stretch, it is time to enlist some volunteer help. There will be Saturday work days on April 11, 18, and 25. The outside landscape work will require a host of helpers. See Mark McElhaney if you would like to help in that area. The building will have to be cleaned from top to bottom. Those interested in helping in this may contact ‘Miss’ Paulette. Furniture and fixtures for classrooms and offices will need to be moved in and set up. See Pastor Carlos if you would be able to assist in one of these areas. Some light carpentry work and trim painting will be needed. See Labron Frerichs if you have expertise in this area. more…