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 Getting Connected at FBC Garland
Coming to a church the size of FBCG can be unnerving for some. However, we strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and at home in their quest to draw closer to God.
The following description outlines the steps we encourage every guest and prospective church member to take as they seek to learn more about our church, its ministries, and opportunities for service. Most people discover the church through the “front door” of our Sunday morning worship services. These are a great way to join others in worship and praise of the Lord Jesus Christ. We also encourage everyone to find one of our small group Bible studies (Sunday School) to learn more about the Bible, find new friends, and enjoy an environment of genuine care, acceptance, and love in the company of others.
Making a decision about a church home for you and your family (if applicable) is an important one. We want to help and support you in this process. When the time comes that you want to earn more about the church beyond what you have discovered through worship and Bible study, we encourage you to attend one of our Dinner With the Pastor meetings. These Sunday night gatherings allow you to meet Pastor Greg in a small group setting, ask questions about the church, and hear more details about the church’s ministries, practices, and beliefs. The next Dinner With the Pastor is scheduled for Sunday, June 3 (5-7 pm).
After attending Dinner With the Pastor, you may or may not be ready to make a membership decision. During this continued time of decision-making, we encourage you to continue attending worship services, find a Sunday School class, and enjoy any of the FBCG ministries which appeal to you. To make reservations (required) for the next Dinner With the Pastor, please contact Barbara Smith.
If you decide to join our fellowship as a member, we encourage another step along the Get Connected path. We ask all of our adult new members to attend the regularly scheduled New Member Orientation. Whether you are a new Christian believer or a seasoned saint, regardless of your prior church background, we ask that you come to this important class.
The Orientation class differs from Dinner With the Pastor, so you will need to attend both meetings (one before you join and one after you join). A family lunch meal is served for the Orientation meeting. The next New Member Orientation is scheduled for May 20 (10 am - 1:30 pm). To make reservations (required) for the next New Member Orientation, please contact Shannon Fears.
We are delighted that God has led you to attend FBC Garland and consider membership in our fellowship. We believe you are not here by chance, but that God has led you here for a purpose. For that reason, we offer this process for informing and orienting you to our church, its ministries, beliefs, and practices. We pray that God will bless you and draw you closer to Himself as you seek Him and His direction.
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