This Week At Fruit Cove

Check back here often to find out what’s happening this week, next week, and into the future at Fruit Cove! 

Secret Church

Secret Church starts TONIGHT at 7:00 PM. Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that is streamed online to tens of thousands of participants around the world. We will be studying the book of Ruth and focusing our attention on the persecuted church in North Korea. Encouraged by our persecuted brothers’ and sisters’ example, we will meet for 6 hours of intense Bible study and passionate prayer for the persecuted. Check out the video! For more info and to register, please visit here.

Together for the Nations

Fruit Cove and Aspire Church are hosting a one-day event for you to learn about reaching people in North Africa and the Middle East. Come on THIS Saturday to learn about current efforts and future plans to reach people in this region of the world with the gospel. Find out more information and register here.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

To date, you have given $62,339 to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Thank you for helping us reach and pass our goal of $45,000 for church planting and evangelism efforts in North America!

Replanted Conference

Join us for the Replanted Conference from May 2nd through 4th, 2024! A unique event presented by Fostering Hope in partnership with The Cove, focused on giving YOU, the fostering and adoptive parents, the support, resources, and affirmations you need. Explore the nitty-gritty of foster care, adoption, parenting, marriage, grief, and much more. With our amazing local professionals at the helm, you’re sure to feel energized and empowered. Together, let’s be FOR every child, parent, and family in this beautiful, challenging journey.

Job Opening – Maintenance Associate

The church is currently accepting resumes for a Ministry Support position as a Maintenance Associate. We will consider candidates interested in either full-time or part-time employment.
Some key responsibilities of the role include:
  • Cleaning and maintaining church buildings and grounds;
  • Setup and breakdown rooms and spaces for meetings and events;
  • Support the ministries of FCBC by ensuring that our facilities are safe, clean, and ready for all planned services, classes, and events.
You can find the job description and submit your resume under Employment Opportunities at the button below.

A Mission Trip At Home?

Open your home to the world and host an International Student with Education First! Students from Spain, Italy, and France will be traveling to Jacksonville from June 27th to July 29th. These young students need loving host families to help them improve their English language skills and learn about American culture. Students take English classes and cultural activities each day from Monday to Friday and spend evenings and weekends with their host families. Contact Pam Voison at 904-210-5808 for more information. She will be at The Pavilion this coming Sunday between worship services if you would like to talk with her in person.

Giving Update

  • March Giving: $524,900
  • Budget Needed: $503,800
  • Difference: $21,000 (4.2% above budget)
  • YTD Giving: $1,341,700
  • YTD Budget Needed: $1,309,800
  • YTD Difference: $31,900 (2.4% above budget)

February YTD Results:
$174,400 Surplus (Giving Exceeded Spending)

NOTE:  Thank you for giving faithfully to the ministry of Fruit Cove Baptist Church.  Your donations help to fund all the ministry that happens through the church.  We are currently tracking ahead of budget, our staff and ministry teams are continuing to be diligent about budgeted spending.

As we prepare for our spring and summer activities, please continue to prayerfully give.  We have many events and activities to look forward too!  Your faithful giving not only helps us make budget, but extends our efforts to impact our city, state, nation, and world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Serve with Disaster Relief

In times of disaster, it’s people like us that can make a difference! There is an opportunity for you to serve at the Disaster Relief Training on May 4th at FBC Chiefland from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. It will give you the chance to join the ranks of nearly 95,000 Baptists trained in disaster response! Want in? Give Gary Wilder a call at (904) 708-6603. Together, let’s create safer communities!

 

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