We are a community of people who join together because of our common need of God’s grace. We preach the gospel because we need it and the world needs it. We seek, by God’s enabling, to grow into better followers of Jesus. In our preaching and teaching ministries, reverent worship and music, loving Christian community, and other acts of service, we try our hardest to be like him.
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The Way Things Are
The Bible really is the very words of our creator and it tells us about the amazing love of God. It tells us that God created the world and that he created humanity to be in a relationship with him. Sadly, we don’t live like we were created to live, rather we choose sin. The root cause of our sin is that we do not love God as he deserves to be loved. We love ourselves, we love the creation rather than the creator—this is serious rebellion against God.
Good News
The Bible also tells us that God loved us so much that he sent his Son, Jesus, so that he could pay for our sin by dying in our place on the cross. By doing this, he rescued his people from God’s wrath and the punishment of hell, and made it possible for us be with him forever in heaven. God’s rescue from sin is so powerful and life-changing that we invest our greatest efforts to share it with everyone in our neighborhood, city, nation, and world. We want everyone to know the good news of Jesus Christ.
Why Church?
Jesus showed wonderful compassion to the poor, the sick, and the hopelessly sinful. We want to love people just like Jesus loves them. For this reason, Fairview is a warm, welcoming community that invites everyone, no matter who they are, to join us. Church is not a place for those who have it all together, but it is a hospital for those who are sin-sick and need Jesus the great physician. God instructs us in the Bible to gather regularly to remember what he has done and encourage each other. We gather every Sunday because we need God and his love.
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A Typical Sunday at Fairview
We gather each Sunday in remembrance of the resurrection of Jesus on that same day of the week. At 9AM we have an all-ages Sunday School where we have multiple classes to learn and discuss the Bible. Our worship service begins at 10:30AM. During this service, we read Scripture, sing, and listen to preaching. At the end of each service we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Following the service we fellowship together as we continue to discuss matters of faith and get to know each other better. We typically have a weekly potluck at 1PM where everyone is invited. Please bring something to share.
For more details on our liturgy (order of worship), click here.
For more details on the Fellowship Meal, click here.
Preaching and Teaching
The Bible is very important to us at Fairview. It is God’s revealed word to humanity. For this reason we value expository preaching, exploring God’s word verse by verse, chapter by chapter. God has made known to us through the Bible what we are to believe, so we are unashamedly evangelical, reformed, complementarian, and baptistic in our theology (see our Statement of Faith).
Music
We seek to honor God through congregational singing of hymns both modern and ancient. We use the Hymns of Grace hymnal published by Grace Community Church.
Children
We are a family-oriented church so all children are welcome in our services. To assist parents, we also provide an unstaffed nursery area for young children.
In the sanctuary there is a foyer and a small nursery/crying room at the back of the sanctuary. This is designed for parents training their children to sit still and listen for church services.
*** It is important to note that neither the foyer nor the nursery at the back are designed for playing or conversation during the worship service. This is a place for training and allows for reduced distraction for others as parents work with their children. As an aid, sound from the service comes from the speakers in the foyer and training room.
Before, during, and after service, parents are responsible for their children. Children enjoy using the gym and outdoor fenced yard with parental supervision.
Affiliations
We are part of The Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada and their regional branch Fellowship Prairies.
Still have questions?
What happens in a service? We worship God by hearing the Bible read, singing hymns, praying, giving, and listening to preaching. Each service ends with the Lord’s Supper.
What is the Lord’s Supper? The Lord’s Supper is a memorial meal that Jesus himself instituted on the night before he was crucified. Those who are his baptized followers are welcome to participate. We eat a piece of bread and drink the fruit of the vine as a picture of Jesus’ body and blood that was given for us for the forgiveness of sins.
How long is a service? Approximately 2 hours. You’re welcome to stay for lunch afterward.
What should I wear? You’ll see people in a range of clothing from casual to formal, so dress in what you feel most comfortable.