Worship Guide
November 23, 2025
Welcome!
NEW TO FAIR OAKS?
We’re glad you joined us this morning! We recognize that this is an unusual way to meet for the first time but we still want to get to know you, hear your story, and serve you in any way we can. If you’d like to know more about Jesus, receive prayer, or get connected to people who would love to love you (or all the above), simply click the connect button and tell us how we can help.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FAIR OAKS
+ Women’s Christmas Formal | Saturday, December 6th, 6:00pm
Join us for an evening with dinner, music, and fellowship as we learn about what it means to Prepare Him Room during the Christmas season! Tickets: $25. Registration closes on 11/30/2025. Click here to sign up today!
+Holiday Food Boxes
Get yours in the lobby today. Due December 7th.
+ Family Advent Devotional
Click here to get your copy of our Malachi Advent Devotional and make the most of this Christmas season!
+ Save the Date
Wed, Dec 17th (6-8pm) - Christmas Movie Night (on the big screen!)
Wed, Dec 24 (5-6:30pm) - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service 🎄
Sermon Notes
Malachi #1: How Has God Loved Us? (Malachi 1:1-5)
Today’s Big Idea: God has always and will always love his people. And Christmas is the ultimate reminder of this, so let’s lean make the most of this season.
Where God Begins (vv. 1-2a)
- the indicatives drive the imperatives.
The Objection (v. 2b)
The Answer (vv. 2c-5)
1. Election - God chose you (cf. Romans 9, see last year’s sermon for more)
2. Mercy - You’re still here (cf. Romans 1:32-38)
3. Christmas - God will show you (cf. Malachi 4:2)
Response
After the sermon, we take some time in our service to reflect on and respond to the work of the Spirit in our lives. Here's 3 ways you can do that.
1. Prayer (for everyone)
Whatever stuff has come up for you today, you were not made to navigate this alone. Let us know how we can pray for you and support you as you seek to respond to the work of the Spirit this week!
2. Communion (for followers of Jesus)
Communion is a powerful way we can remember the gospel and rest in the finished work of Jesus.
3. Give (for those who call Fair Oaks home)
Giving is a great way for our hearts to respond to God’s generosity toward us and to help more people meet Jesus. Learn more.
Last Week’s General Fund Giving
$16,449.53
Weekly Budgeted
$10,375.00
2025 Total
$430,172.92 (90%)
Last Week’s Campus Renewal Funds Raised: $50
Campus Renewal Phase 2 Total: $328,945.62