Taught by Pastor Norm, this three hour class is required to become a member of Fairview and is a prerequisite to Class 201.

Some of the topics covered in FMC 101:

Why FMC is a “family”

¨ A chance to ask Pastor Norm anything you want to know about FMC

¨ Our history and God’s leading in the past

¨ What God is doing now at FMC

¨ A look at where we feel God is leading into the future

¨ God’s plan of salvation

¨ Why baptism is very important

¨ What we believe about communion

¨ A tour of our facility if you desire

¨ Meet others who are new to the church

¨ Meet the church staff, by video

¨ Why we feel we must continue to grow

¨ How the church is structured to grow

¨ A look at the harvest fields of Steuben County

¨ Missions of FMC

¨ Our Denomination’s long term goals

¨ What is the North Central District of the Missionary Church

¨ Church budget and how we spend God’s money for ministry

¨ What we believe about

Gambling

Homosexuality

Abortion

Ordination of Women

Secret Societies

The Bible

Learn about:

¨ Bethel College, our denominational college, and the church’s college scholarship fund

¨ Meet Pastor Norm’s family

¨ Membership forms

¨ The Mission Statement of FMC

¨ The Five Purposes of the Church

¨ Receive a copy of the book, “The Purpose Driven Life”

¨ Why you are encouraged to continue to go around the bases to 201, 301, and 401

and many other topics

FMC 101 is held approximately 5-6 times per year. Child care is provided if we know ahead of time it is needed. Sign up sheets are placed at the Connection Center several weeks before each class. Please sign up there to attend. Class dates and times will be published in the bulletin several weeks before each session.

What others have said about FMC 101:

“...very informative. I highly recommend it to everyone.”

“When you belong to anything you should know how it is put together and runs. FMC 101 is a step that does that.”

“... great way for “new” and/or “old” attenders to get to know the details about what the Missionary Church is about, and, more importantly, about how and why Fairview works as well as it does.”

“ Everyone should take FMC 101, and the whole series, to be more informed and get answers to questions they have.”