Bible Reading and Memorization
One of my favorite Psalms to read at the start of every year is Psalm 1. Psalm 1:2-3 says, “but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” Our spiritual vitality is directly connected to our daily meditation on God’s Word. At the beginning of this year we have given you a few ways to be people who meditate on God’s Word day and night.
Number one, a Bible reading plan. This Bible reading plan will take you through the whole Bible in one year. It can be accompanied by Paul Tripp’s devotional, Everyday Gospel. This devotional is available on Kindle or Logos anytime. It will be available in print on Sunday, January 11. If you aren’t interested in this plan and still want to do something, I have last year’s plan available (Navigators Bible Reading Plan) along with other options I could point you to.
Number two, a Bible memory plan. This past Sunday evening (January 4, 2026) we presented a year long plan to memorize scripture called Fighter Verses. The Fighter Verses plan has us memorizing one passage a week for all 52 weeks of the year. There is a list of all 52 passages coinciding with each week on the table in the foyer as well as an app called Fighter Verses that will help you stay on track. The week’s passage to be memorized will also be read during our Sunday gatherings as well as being taught on during the Wednesday service. The purpose of memorizing these passages is to store God’s Word up in our hearts in order to fight for holiness in our lives. We want to be holy as God is holy, and one proven way to fight for that is the memorization of God’s Word.
We are excited about being people of the Word this year. Let’s fight for our faith together as a church family this year by committing to daily Bible reading in whatever form that may take, as well as the weekly memorization of scripture.
Below are some links that have been helpful to me and may be helpful to you as you commit yourself to being in the word in 2026.
Bible Reading - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0l5mTeqNhg
Bible Reading - https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/maximize-your-daily-bible-reading
Bible Memory - https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-you-choose-what-bible-passages-to-memorize
Spiritual Resolutions - https://campaigns.desiringgod.org/resolve/
Number one, a Bible reading plan. This Bible reading plan will take you through the whole Bible in one year. It can be accompanied by Paul Tripp’s devotional, Everyday Gospel. This devotional is available on Kindle or Logos anytime. It will be available in print on Sunday, January 11. If you aren’t interested in this plan and still want to do something, I have last year’s plan available (Navigators Bible Reading Plan) along with other options I could point you to.
Number two, a Bible memory plan. This past Sunday evening (January 4, 2026) we presented a year long plan to memorize scripture called Fighter Verses. The Fighter Verses plan has us memorizing one passage a week for all 52 weeks of the year. There is a list of all 52 passages coinciding with each week on the table in the foyer as well as an app called Fighter Verses that will help you stay on track. The week’s passage to be memorized will also be read during our Sunday gatherings as well as being taught on during the Wednesday service. The purpose of memorizing these passages is to store God’s Word up in our hearts in order to fight for holiness in our lives. We want to be holy as God is holy, and one proven way to fight for that is the memorization of God’s Word.
We are excited about being people of the Word this year. Let’s fight for our faith together as a church family this year by committing to daily Bible reading in whatever form that may take, as well as the weekly memorization of scripture.
Below are some links that have been helpful to me and may be helpful to you as you commit yourself to being in the word in 2026.
Bible Reading - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0l5mTeqNhg
Bible Reading - https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/maximize-your-daily-bible-reading
Bible Memory - https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-you-choose-what-bible-passages-to-memorize
Spiritual Resolutions - https://campaigns.desiringgod.org/resolve/
Steven and Laura Pratt
Alberta, Canada
Enjoy reading this testimony of God's faithfulness from the Pratts, our missionaries in Alberta:
"One of the greatest blessings has been seeing God answer prayers that have been lifted for decades. Florence has prayed for 43 years for her husband Henry to be saved, and last month, with tears of joy, she watched him trust Christ as his Savior. Not long after, we saw God move again—after many years of prayer, Deb, the wife of our dear brother Ron, also trusted Christ and followed the Lord in believer’s baptism this past week. It was my privilege to lead both Henry and Deb to the Lord, and our church family rejoiced together as we witnessed the faithful hand of God at work."
Other things to pray for:
- The evangelism efforts during the Christmas season.
- The Bible institute, which now has thirty students learning more about Scripture.
You can connect with the Pratts on Facebook here, and follow their church's page here.
"One of the greatest blessings has been seeing God answer prayers that have been lifted for decades. Florence has prayed for 43 years for her husband Henry to be saved, and last month, with tears of joy, she watched him trust Christ as his Savior. Not long after, we saw God move again—after many years of prayer, Deb, the wife of our dear brother Ron, also trusted Christ and followed the Lord in believer’s baptism this past week. It was my privilege to lead both Henry and Deb to the Lord, and our church family rejoiced together as we witnessed the faithful hand of God at work."
Other things to pray for:
- The evangelism efforts during the Christmas season.
- The Bible institute, which now has thirty students learning more about Scripture.
You can connect with the Pratts on Facebook here, and follow their church's page here.
Sunday Morning Service
Sunday Evening Service
Check out the music and Scripture texts for this Lord's Day.
Get Connected
Plan To Invite Someone To Church This Sunday
Do you feel connected to the fellowship family? Perhaps you have been attending Fellowship for a short time or even a long time but have yet to get connected to a core group of people to go through life with. We were made to have fellowship with one another and develop deep and strong relationships outside of our immediate family. One small step to get you in the right direction could be to join us this Sunday for our Connection Group time at 9:45am. You can contact our church office and ask for one of our pastor's to help get you connected to a group that fits your stage of life.
You can invite someone to church any Sunday of the year—there's no need to wait for a special occasion. Your friends and family can join our community of believers at any time! Consider stopping by the church to pick up an invitation card, which can help you start a conversation with someone you know this week.
Read this Sunday's sermon texts.
Sunday Morning: John 21
Sunday Evening: Ecclesiastes 7:13-18
Spend Time Praising God.
Why wait until Sunday to sing or listen to the songs of our faith? Check out our setlist for this Sunday and get ready to join with God's people in worship.
Book of the Month | Everyday Gospel
Youth Ready Conference | January 23-24
Communion | January 25
Youth Fundraiser | February 8
No Evening Service | February 8
Youth Ready Conference | January 23-24
Communion | January 25
Youth Fundraiser | February 8
No Evening Service | February 8
Prepare your mind and heart with some Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs this week. Use our church playlist
through the week and be encouraged by the music we will sing as a congregation this Lord's Day.
through the week and be encouraged by the music we will sing as a congregation this Lord's Day.
Sunday Morning Service
This Is Our God
How Great Is The Greatness Of God
It Is Well
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
How Great Is The Greatness Of God
It Is Well
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
Sunday Evening Service
I Saw The Light
I'll Fly Away
I Know My Name Is There
Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
I'll Fly Away
I Know My Name Is There
Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
To listen to this Sunday's setlist, use one of the platform links below.
