Words and Music: Eric Schumacher and David L. Ward © 2012 ThousandTongues.org (adm. by Thousand Tongues) VERSE 1 No list of sins I have not done, No list of virtues I pursue, No list of those I am not like Can earn myself a place with You. O God, be merciful to me– I am… Read More ›
A practical guide to our weekly Sunday gatherings. Scripture Reading We begin and end our time of worship with the reading of Scripture. The Bible is the very word of God and therefore is authoritative, sufficient, necessary, clear and without error. When we worship, we want God to speak, so we start and end with… Read More ›
To be a member at Fairview Baptist Church you must be baptized as a believer. The New Testament pattern is faith and repentance towards Christ followed by being baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit. For those desiring baptism, this is the procedure we follow at Fairview: You will meet with the… Read More ›
One aspect to consider with regard to elders and the life of the church is to understand how elders should be selected. The second is to understand where authority rests: the eldership or the congregation. In other words, who rules who? It’s these two matters that this article addresses. Selection of Elders In Acts 14:23… Read More ›
Elders? Aren’t elders a Presbyterian thing? Don’t the Mormons have elders too? What do elders have to do with a Baptist church? These questions are understandable. Especially since elders are a new thing for our church. What may surprise you is that elders aren’t just a modern church fad, but rather are an historical form… Read More ›
Words & Music: Matt Boswell & Matt Papa © 2012 Dayspring Music, LLC (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.) Centricity Music Publishing/Love Your Enemies Publishing VERSE 1 O sing my soul the ancient song And lend your highest praise To Him who is the King of old And dwells in endless days How resplendent… Read More ›
Words and Music: Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, Michael Bleecker © 2013 Love Your Enemies Publishing VERSE 1 Come behold the wondrous mystery in the dawning of the King. He the theme of heaven’s praises robed in frail humanity. In our longing, in our darkness now the light of life has come. Look to Christ, who… Read More ›
Music and Words: Jordan Kauflin © 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI) VERSE 1 I once was lost in darkest night Yet thought I knew the way The sin that promised joy and life Had led me to the grave I had no hope that You would own A rebel to Your will And if You… Read More ›
Songs for the Stampede Outreach Conference are listed below, you can also listen to the playlist here. Friday – July 8 Come Thou Fount (Hymnal #2) Speak, O Lord (Binder #12) For the Sake of His Name (Binder #13) Saturday – July 9 Great is Thy Faithfulness (Hymnal #43) A Mighty Fortress is Our God… Read More ›
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKdbf0oKUK8 Words and Music by Keith and Kristyn Getty. ©2006 Thankyou Music. CCLI #4610917 http://www.gettymusic.com/beneath-the-cross/ VERSE 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I find a place to stand, And wonder at such mercy That calls me as I am; For hands that should discard me Hold wounds which tell me, “Come.” Beneath the cross of… Read More ›