This year, we are pleased to welcome comedian Michael Jr. Michael is a clean comedian with a solid Christian testimony. He has been on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well as many other television and other venues. He will not only be making us laugh, but he will also be showing us the way he uses his comedy to minister to the broken in prisons, homeless shelters, homes for abused women and kids, and elsewhere. We'll laugh a lot - and maybe cry a little too.
Here's a promo video - more information below...
We call this event the "Oikos Christmas Party" because it is a party designed for your oikos - it's for them to have a good time with you, building a relationship that is necessary for you to make disciples. By getting to know them better, you'll be more ready to discover and meet needs they have; an opportunity to show them the love of Christ. You will also be a person they know who knows Jesus. As Peter reminds us, we must be prepared to give a reason for the hope we have in Christ. (1 Peter 3:15)
Please be in prayer for them now. If you haven't already, make a list of those people in your oikos, the people you interact with on a regular basis, and pray for them every day. Ask God for the opportunity to invite them and that God would be moving in your relationship with each other.
Keep in mind that there are further opportunities for you and your oikos. Our Christmas Eve Service is on December 24th. Also, we'll be starting "Financial Peace University" with Dave Ramsey in January. And also in January, our "Starting Point" class will begin again. This class is for anyone who is a new believer, seeker, or otherwise interested in the faith. We'll be promoting these things at the Oikos Party.
Tickets are available now for $10, but if cost is a problem we have quite a few complementary tickets. We want you to be able to invite your oikos, so if you need a comp ticket, please contact the office ASAP at info@fbcsd.com. I recommend that you purchase them for your oikos and give them as a gift. Think of it as an investment in your relationship with them. We do want everyone in your oikos to be able to go, so if you need to buy more tickets than you can afford, please let us know on Sunday at the Connection Table, we will have a few comp tickets for your oikos. Also, if you want to buy extra tickets for other people's oikos becuase you can easily afford it, please do this at the Connection Table as well on Sunday.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! - Sign up to help THIS Sunday or send an email to info@fbcsd.com letting him know what you will do:
- We need people to make Christmas goodies and hors d'œuvres. Baked goods and finger foods are perfect!
- Also, if you can make Apple Cider, that has been a huge hit every year. Pots can be set up in the church kitchen if necessary.
- Set up and tear down teams
This is a great opportunity for you to get to know your oikos better. I encourage you to ride together and make plans to get to know each other further.
Looking forward to seeing you - and your oikos!
Blessings,
Pastor Scott
