Worship Guide
January 25, 2026
Welcome!
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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
+ End Times For Everyone Class | Starting January 11th / 14th
Join us for the next installment of the Bible Is For Everyone! We are offering this class on two different days/times. Click here to learn more.
+ Pickleball Event | Saturday, January 31st, 9:30-11:30am
Come play the fastest-growing sport in America with us! We'll teach the rules and how to play, then have a tournament...with prizes. There is no cost, and the church will provide all the equipment (nets, paddles, and balls), so bring your co-workers, neighbors, friends, etc.
+ Annual Meeting | Sunday, February 1st, 5-7pm
This year, our Annual Meeting is taking a new format. We'll be gathering in the evening to share a meal together while the Elders share some vision for the year, after which there will be a Q&A and we’ll be voting on our Annual Budget. Click here to learn more and to get your annual meeting packet (limited print copies are also available in the lobby)
+ Love Life Prayer Walk | Saturday, February 14th, 9-10:30am
As we seek to bear witness to the Light like John (cf. John 1:6-7), we will be gathering next Saturday to pray around one of the darkest places in our community. Note: This is not a time of protest but a time of prayer and worship, where we will be asking God to do what only He can do. Click here for details.
Sermon Notes
John #3: John the Baptizer (John 1:19-34)
Today’s Big Idea: John helps us to see, appreciate, and enjoy Jesus.
The Story of John the Baptizer
For John’s backstory, see Luke 1:5-80
For John’s ministry, see Matthew 3:1-20; Mark 1:2-11; Luke 3:1-21
For Jesus’ assessment of John, see Matthew 11:1-19
For John’s death, see Matthew 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29
Repentance
Movement toward Jesus always begins with repentance.
Every great move of God—both personal and corporate—begins with repentance (see for example Acts 2:37-31).
Repentance is an invitation to life.
To “repent” means to turn.
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
To “baptize” means to immerse.
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
$13,746.32
Weekly Budgeted
$10,375.00
2026 Total
$29,324.33
Last Week’s Campus Renewal Funds Raised: $50
Campus Renewal Phase 2 Total: $355,343.76