DATE & COST February 14, 2026 | 2 pm - 8 pm Cost: TBA Includes: An Elegant Dinner, a book for him and her, and a chance to strengthen your marriage This retreat is available for couples who are married, or engaged with a date. Join John and Katie Carter as they teach about the high's and lows of marriage in the comfort of their living room. They were married in 2004 and have four boys. They don't have a perfect marriage, but over the years they have learned through Scripture what it takes to have a godly marriage. Format The retreat will consist of multiple sessions where different topics on marriage are discussed. The Bible will be heavily relied upon to guide these sessions. Breaks, snacks, and laughs will abound. Dinner with dessert will be at 6 PM. Registration Space is limited to seven (7) couples (married or engaged with a date). Priority will be given to those who have registered and paid. Children/Babies As a courtesy to other couples and to foster an intimate environment, other plans will need to be made for children and babies. Register

Welcome to FBC Fortuna! We a community of believers who are devoted to preaching and obeying the word of God. Come join us for worship every Sunday at 11:00 AM for Worship. www.fbcfortuna.com 1 1/5 The Gospel In the beginning... God created everything. Not only did God create everything, but because he is good, he also gave us the law. The demand of the law was perfection. Failure to obey the law perfectly came with the penalty of death, but the reward of obedience was life. Instead of obedience we have each chosen to disobey God's law. The Bad News. We chose to sin. Therefore, sinners, who are condemned to death, are in need of forgiveness of sin and salvation from death (the wrath of God). The Good News (Gospel) Sinners can be forgiven and can be saved from death, their sins, and God’s wrath through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ Jesus alone. Now What? Those who have been saved are commanded to obey the gospel by: Repenting (turn from sins to Jesus) and Confess (make publicly known) your sins. Believe that Jesus Christ is God. Be Baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Commit yourself to a local body of believers (a church). And make Disciples of all Nations. Want to learn more? Then join us this Sunday. We look forward to meeting you. I'm New When We Gather Here's Some Regular times we gather 9:45 AM 60 Minutes Sunday School Our Sunday School program is designed to teach the entire Bible in 3-year cycles. We have age-appropriate for Adults, Youth, and Children. Our children’s classes are taught by teachers who love Jesus and love their students. 5:30 PM Sunday Prayer Meeting {No Meeting on the First Sunday} Prayer is a great privilege given to the people of God. We are promised that he will hear us when we pray and that he will answer. We believe that God is living and good. Therefore, we make prayer a part of regular church life. We prayer to the Father, in the name of the Son in the power of the Holy Spirit. 11:00 AM 90 Minutes Morning Worship Service Our times of corporate worship are centered on the exaltation of the Living God. This includes reading, preaching, and teaching of the word of God as well as prayer, singing, giving, baptism, communion (Lord’s Supper), and time of confession. We encourage family members of all ages to join us to worship together. 6:00 PM 60 Minutes Evening Worship Service {No Meeting on the First Sunday} Our times of evening worship are an opportunity to continue in worship centered on the exaltation of the Living God. Our evening worship has a times of extended prayer, singing, and the preaching of the word First Sunday Potluck Join the FBC family the first Sunday of each month to enjoy a meal together. Please bring enough food to feed your household and to share with others. After the meal the leftovers will be packaged up and delivered to the poor and hungry. Mid-week Small Groups With members from all over the Humboldt County we have established small groups to help minister to each other throughout the week. The purpose of these small groups is to encourage regular fellowship, discipleship, and one-another ministry among the members spread throughout Humboldt County.

How We Serve We are called to serve, not to be served (Matthew 20:26-28; 1 Corinthains 14). In fact, all Christians have spiritual gifts so that they can serve one another. Serving one another is done primarily in our everyday life. However, there are also many ways to serve one other within the church. No Christian should ever wait for an ‘official’ program, position or title before they begin to be obedient to the commands of Jesus to serve. Therefore, these areas of service should be seen as possible entry points to serving others and not as the only way to obey the word of God. “Community” Ministries and Teams The church is a body of believers gathered for the sake of worshiping the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Here are some ways to serve when we are normally gathered for worship. Worship: Psalm reader (men), music/singing, sound board, slides/lyrics, worship guide, baptism assistants, communion. Member Care: visitation & prayer team; hospitality: kitchen, meal trains; safety: a-frames, parking lot, greeters, ushers/security, lock up. “Discipleship” Ministries and Teams Discipleship begins in the home, but there are still many ways to disciple or be discipled. Here are some ministries that facilitate formal discipleship opportunities. Small Groups: Sunday School (teachers, assistants, check-in, etc.), mid-week groups, library, resource table. Ministry Training: elder training, deacons training, families, children, etc. Sound Doctrine Conference: The planning team will announce serving opportunities. “Serve” Ministries and Teams Being part of a community comes with a lot of moving parts. Facilities, Finance, Communication, and Administration teams help ensure that the small details of church life and the responsibilities of having a building are not neglected. Whether you like crunching numbers, posting on social media, moving a heavy object, or dusting, there is always something to do behind the scenes. Although a church does not need a building, we have been entrusted with a building. Therefore, we desire to show excellency in stewarding our facilities to better facilitate ministry and to leave these facilities in better condition for future generations. Finances: Counters, Benevolence, Finance Team. Facilities: Building and grounds, Cleaning, Maintenance, Remodel Work, Quarterly Work Days, aesthetics (decorating), event coordinating (weddings and other facility). Administration: Office, communication, digital content, bulletin boards/signage, calendaring, documents, print media. “Go” Ministries and Teams Evangelism begins in the home. As a church here are some additional ways to continue to share the gospel and support those who are devoted to that end. Visitor Follow-up: cards, emails, phone calls, visits. Evangelism Teams: street teams, “Serving Food. Serving People,” outreach. Missions (Sending/Supporting): Mission Trip (national/international), point of contact, pulpit fill. Sanctity of Life: The church exists to glorify God. Serving others is one way this is done. These opportunities offer different ways to serve as you become steeped in the lives of others. We know that there are many ways and opportunities to serve. We know this because although the harvest is plentiful the workers are still few. Elders The Elders (also known as overseers or pastors) serve primarily through the word and prayer. They also oversee the vision of the church and seek the welfare of the church. Men are considered for the role of Elder based on the qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Deacons The Deacons assist the Elders by managing certain physical, material, or service needs of the church. Men are considered for the role of Deacon based on the qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3. These men lead ministry or stewardship teams under the oversight of the Elders. The deacon ministry exists to protect the unity of the church. Kids and Safety All adults working with children are required to pass a background check and participate in regualr mandatory training.

A Church on a Hill As you make your way to FBC Fortuna you’ll quickly discover that we truly are a church on a hill. While many churches can be found on major roadways, our church building is located on the top of a hill overlooking the Fortuna. When the weather is pleasant we can even see the ocean just past of Ferndale. This beautiful view comes with a unique driving experience. Directions (Follow the Signs) When heading North on Fortuna Blvd. Take a right onto Rohnerville Rd. at the bend. Then follow the signs up the hill. When heading East on Main St. take a left turn at the bend onto Rohnerville Rd. Then follow the signs up the hill. When Heading West on Rohnerville Rd. take a right onto Newel Dr. Then follow the signs up the hill. (Follow the Signs across from Ray’s Food Place) Once you have found the signs they will take you North onto Newel Dr. You will take your first left. This road will go up a hill and then have a switchback to the right. Going further you will come to a fork in the road. Go left onto Arnold Way. Going up this hill you will take your first left onto Scenic Dr. The church will be on your right. Two-Lots On approaching the church building there will be two parking lots. The first lot you come to has ADA parking spaces as well as visitor and senior parking spaces. This gravel lot is accessible all year long. Our second parking lot is past the church building and is a grass lot. At this time, this parking lot is limited to vehicles with 4-wheel drive during raining days. You can also access the Rohner Park Trail from this parking lot. Double Parking Due to limited parking, on some occasions you may be directed to double parking within our parking lots. In this case a parking lot greeter will direct you to the appropriate spot. In the event you are double parked you will need to be sure to move your vehicles immediately after the service. Again, a parking lot greeter will help direct you out of the parking lot. Street Parking Although there is limited street parking, all street parking should be left open. This will allow us to maintain a good reputation with our neighbors. Alternate Parking If at all possible please consider carpooling with others or even parking at Rohner Park and hiking the trail to come to church.

HELLO! If you're visiting for the first time you might fit into one of two groups. The first group is a local who is looking for a local chur ch. The second group is travelers. That is why one of our first questions often ask is, "are you a local or are you passing through?" But, no matter which group you find yourself in please know that we are honored that you are choosing to worship the Living God with us. We will do everything we can to care for you while you are with us. HOW DO I GET TO FBC? Beginning on Rohnerville Road and Newell Drive (across from Ray's Food Place) we have large A-frames with arrows directing you up the hill. There are four a-frames. There is a parking lot once you arrive. We will be on the right at 1976 Scenic Drive, Fortuna CA 95540 . WHAT TIME? We have 9:45 AM Sunday School Classes for all ages (about 60 minutes). (Check-in begins at 9:30 AM). We have 11:00 AM Corporate Worship Services (about 90 minutes). We have 5:30 PM Weekly Prayer Meeting (no meetings the first Sunday of the month). We have 6:00 PM Corporate Worship Services (about 60 minutes - no service the first Sunday of the month). If you are a first-time guest, you are probably visiting at one of these times. We usually start on time, but we still welcome those who might arrive late. WHERE DO I GO? We do our best to have a friendly person who will greet you as you arrive. The first place to go is the Sanctuary (the large brick building with the cross on top ). Here we have a resource area where you can get helpful information and a gift. The Two-Story building is where our classrooms are located. Just in case you can't find help or feel overwhelmed, there are maps located at the entrance of each building. WILL IT BE WEIRD? We hope not. At least not on purpose. We will not pressure you into giving us your information or doing anything that you are not comfortable doing. But that doesn't mean we won't try to make you feel welcome. We recognize that this may be your first time in a church building or that you may be dealing with heavy issues. So we want to care for you and not be a burden. WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS? It is our conviction that parents are the ones who are primarily responsible for evangelizing and discipling their children. Therefore, we endeavor to be a multi-generational and family-integrated church. That is why we encourage family members of all ages to join us to worship on Sunday mornings. Any age-specific class is always a supplement to what Dad and Mom are called to do at home. Worship, Bible Study, and other classes are places where children being present are not a problem but are encouraged to attend. This means we expect an appropriate amount of noise as Dad and Mom are training their children to participate in community life. Be encouraged, small children can learn to sit still and listen quietly (if taught how to do it!). We have a flyer at the resource table with more information about Families, Kids, and Worship . There is a nursery is available for children 0-2 (with a live feed of the service) and a Mother's room for nursing babies. WHERE IS THE RESTROOM? There are two restrooms at the entrance to the S anctuary (the large brick building with the cross on top ) and a restroom on each floor of the Two-Story building. THANK YOU! We have each been in the place you are. Looking to visit a new church for the first time. We understand that you may have a lot of questions and concerns. So we want to say thank you for choosing to trust us and join us. We look forward to meeting you! May God bless you as you seek to know him!

Who We Are We are, first and foremost, a church. Historically, this means that (A) we gather around the preaching of the word (1 Tim 4:13), (B) we regularly participate in the pure administration of the ordinances (Baptism [Matt. 28:18-20] and the Lord’s Supper [1 Cor. 11:23-26]), and (C) we exercise church discipline (Matt 18:15-20). A church is certainly more than these things, but it can never be less. Upon becoming a Christian, you are now a part of the body of Christ. This means it is a Scriptural mandate that you commit yourself to a local church (Hebrews 13:17). When you become a church member, you are not only obeying Christ, but you are also gaining a new family. Here is a snapshot of what the church family looks like. FBC Confession We are a community of believers, united in Christ, who are devoted to proclaiming and obeying the word of God. This short statement is an attempt to summarize the ministry and vision of First Baptist Church of Fortuna. We are a community of believers who are united in Christ. We are devoted to proclaiming the word of God. We are also devoted to obeying that word. Implicit in our devotion to proclaiming and obeying is our devotion to word centered ministry. For how could we proclaim or obey what we do not know? FBC Covenant Being a part of a church is not a casual relationship. Being a church member is better understood as having a covenantal relationship with one another. This covenant is reaffirmed each month. Each time, we are reminded of the privileges and obligations of being a part of this church. This covenant is built on major commands found in the New Testament. The first comes from Acts 2:42 where we see that the newly formed church was devoted to the church. The second major feature is based on the abundant one another commands (~59) which are to be carried out within the church body. Having, as we trust, been brought by divine grace to repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and to give up ourselves to him, and having been baptized upon our profession of faith, in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, we do now, relying on His gracious aid, solemnly and joyfully renew our covenant with one another. Therefore, We are devoted to the apostle’s teachings’ and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. We are devoted to loving one another. We are devoted to joyfully serving one another. We are devoted to praying for one another. We are devoted to a humility that considers each other better than ourselves. We are devoted to greeting one another warmly and lovingly. We are devoted to encouraging one another. We are devoted to killing sin, in all forms, by embracing confession, repentance, and forgiveness. We are devoted to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching, and to singing. We are devoted to supporting those who are devoted to the ministry of word and prayer, and [we are devoted to supporting] the spread of the gospel. We are devoted to supporting those who are poor. We are devoted to discipling one another. Above all we are devoted to obeying the commands of Jesus Christ. If we are ever moved from this place, we are also devoted to uniting with some other church where we can continue in the spirit of this covenant. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen. Corporate Worship Our times of corporate worship are centered on the exaltation of the Living God, through the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. This includes preaching and teaching the word of God, singing, prayer, giving, baptism, communion (Lord’s Supper), and times of confession. Regular attendance to the Sunday worship gathering is integral to being a Christian. All ages join together to worship. Small noises are a part of raising godly children. Find peace knowing we are pleased to have children with us to worship the living God. And pray diligently for those who are teaching their children to still their bottoms and their souls to hear the word of God. Elder-led Congregationalism The New Testament teaches that Christ is the Head of the Church (the Chief Shepherd) and that every church is comprised of Believers who are to be equipped for the work of the ministry by Elders and the church is to be assisted by Deacons in various ministries. Our church government could be described as Elder-led congregationalism. Believers are all included in the priesthood of the saints. Although Elders and Deacons are called out for particular service in our body, no one in our body is of lesser value. All believers are called to obey the teachings and commands of Christ. It is not the Elders or Deacons who are primarily responsible for the work of the ministry. Instead, it is all believers who have a shared responsibility in ministry. Further, it is the church who affirms and calls Elders and Deacons. Elders are also referred to as Overseers and Pastors (Shepherds). Those who serve in the office of Elder are to be devoted to the ministry (serving) of the word and prayer. Consistent with the teachings of the Bible, the office of Elder is reserved only for men who meet the qualifications of Elder/Overseer. Elders are to lead the church but are not above the church. Deacons are those who serve the tangible needs of the church so that the Elders can remain focused on the ministry of the word and prayer. Deacons have a particular role of facilitating ministry to ensure the unity of the church. Covenant Community The Church is not a building but a gathering of God's people. This is why we regularly carve out time to gather together. If you come on a Sunday morning you will get to know the living God. But it is during the small unplanned moments that we are best able to get to know one another. It is in the context of community that church plants will be birthed, mercy ministries will be done, and the gospel will be obeyed in concrete ways. We embrace the many different textures that the kingdom of heaven will have. But it is obedience, and not demographics, that drives our decisions. Men, Women, and The Image of God It is our belief that both male and female are created in the image of God (Gen 1:27). Therefore, both men and women reflect this image. However, it was Adam who was created first and woman who was created from Adam to be his helpmate. Therefore, we also believe in male headship. Meaning, men are inherently created and designed to lead from creation, not as a result of sin. This informs us that even though both men and women bear the image of God they are still inherently different (roles and forms). These differences should never be seen as deficiencies of being male or female. Rather, these differences should always be seen as complementing each other in life, singleness, marriage, family, and especially within the church. A man is most manly when he reflects the character of Christ (godliness). And a woman is most womanly when she reflects the church (godliness). Families, Children, and Singles (Unmarried) It is our conviction that parents are the ones primarily responsible for evangelizing and discipling their children. That is why we encourage family members of all ages to join us to worship together on Sunday mornings. Worship and other classes are places where children being present are not a problem but are encouraged to attend. This means we expect an appropriate level of distractions as Dad and Mom are discipl ing their children to participate in community life. Any age-specific activities are always a supplement to what Dad and Mom are called to do at home. Although we believe marriage is God’s normal order, we also believe that being single is not a second-class status in the body of Christ. This means that a single person (never married, widowed, or divorced) is just as valuable to the FBC Fortuna community as a married couple is. Further, we strive to lift up and support those households that may have experienced great loss or brokenness (divorce, single parent, guardianship, death). Young and Old, Jew and Gentile We love the young and the old. The Kingdom of God is represented by both youthful zeal and aged-tested wisdom. The older are called to teach the younger. While the younger are called to care for the older. We raise our young to respect and honor the aged and we expect our more seasoned saints to rejoice in the presence of the young. We love both Jew and Gentile. The Kingdom of Heaven will be represented by all tribes, tongues, nations, and peoples. The Jews were chosen. The Gentiles were welcomed. We treat all people as created in the image of God and we prioritize the culture of the Kingdom over any culture of this world. We do not cater to any age or other demographic. Instead, we care for all in obedience to the gospel of Jesus Christ. A Giving Church Sacrificial giving is part of being obedient to Jesus Christ. Being faithful stewards is not optional. Our church has an obligation (A) to provide materially for those who labor in preaching and teaching, (B) to support the needs of the poor among us, (C) to care for those in need around us, (D) and to give for the spread of the gospel. In our context, we have also found that having a building assists us in our ministry endeavors. Therefore, we have the further responsibility (E) to steward our building. For us, sacrificial giving and faithful stewardship includes regular giving for the support of our Elder(s), the support of church ministries, and the responsibilities of owning a building. It also includes spontaneous giving as God leads each of us to give sacrificially in our daily lives. An Introduction to and Defense of Church Membership What is Church Membership? In Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 2:19; 3:6; 4:25; and 5:30 the Apostle Paul writes to local churches about how each believer is a "member" of the body of Christ. These important passages show that each Christian is part of something bigger than himself. And yet, the part is played out in a local congregation. Notice how Paul wrote to three different churches, not to one church three times. Membership is not just another word to describe a Christian. It is a word to describe every Christian's relationship to a local body of believers. Here are some other examples of how that plays out in the life of the New Testament believer. "Fellowship" vs. "Membership" First, let's consider the words 'fellowship' and 'membership.' Some churches do not have formal church membership and will instead use language such as "I am part of this fellowship." This would be different from a church that uses language such as, "I am a member of that church." Although there are small and large nuances to each of these words, the basic fact remains that, in either case, a person is distinguishing their regular participation in one local church as opposed to another. That is why all the examples below would equally apply to all Christians, whether they are a church member or part of a fellowship. Lists In Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 5m we have lists of widows that belong to particular churches in need of particular care. Even though these lists were not exhaustive of the entire congregation, they do imply that the concept of having a list distinguishing a group of people was not foreign to the New Testament. Letters & Letters Every New Testament epistle (letter) was written to a local church. It is true that these letters were circular (that is, meant to be shared), but the circular nature of those letters reinforces the idea that Christians were part of specific local congregations. In fact, in the New Testament, the word “church” is rarely used to identify the universal church. It is almost exclusively used to identify local fellowships. This is further emphasized by the use of "Letters of Recommendation" (Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 16:3; and 2 Corinthians 3:1-3). Although this is a practice that has fallen from use in many churches, letters of recommendation or letters of transfer have been a historic Christian practice, based on the New Testament, to send and receive believers from another church. First Baptist Church of Fortuna still reaches out via phone calls, texts, or emails with other local churches before we receive a believer into fellowship. Leadership God has given the church Elders and Overseers who also serve as pastors. These church leaders are limited to local congregations. So who are these leaders responsible for; all Christians everywhere, or only local congregations? And how does a leader become responsible for a Christian? Is it simply by showing up to a few worship services? And when does that responsibility end? The whole idea of church leadership necessitates some form of identifiable church membership (Ephesians 4:11; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:1- 2; Titus 1:5, 7; Hebrews 13:7, 17, 24; and 1 Peter 5:1-4) Ordinances Baptism and the Lord's Supper are two sacred (holy) ordinances given to the church, not individual believers. For baptism and the Lord's Supper to be properly administered, it must be in the context of the local church. The very nature of these ordinances demands some form of regular gathering with local believers who can corporately affirm each other's confession of faith and daily walk with the Lord. Church Discipline Matthew 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 5:13; 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, 7:10-12, 13:1-3; 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 14-15; 1 Timothy 5:19-20; and Titus 3:10-11 all speak of formal church discipline (see also Acts 5:1-11). This is discipline executed by the "church” and not privately by church leadership. This requires us to ask the question, What church? Certainly, if a man was caught in unrepentant adultery, we would not wait to gather all the saints from around the world to deal with the issue. And if an unrepentant sinner is to be purged from our midst, does that not require a regular gathering of believers to be purged from? Church discipline makes no sense, nor would it be possible, unless some form of church membership existed. Spiritual Gifts and Discipleship Lastly, and briefly, spiritual gifts and discipleship require community. Without a church fellowship to which you belong, you are depriving yourself and others of the opportunity to exercise spiritual gifts and participate in discipleship. As you can see, church membership is a comprehensive and important part of the New Testament. Therefore, it is important for Christians to join themselves to a local body of believers according to the biblical practices of that church. End Note: Although churches may disagree on the level of formality of membership, all churches still participate in some form of membership. If a church claims not to, simply ask if a first-time guest can collect the offering, teach the children, or preach. You will quickly discover that even the most communal of churches still practice some form of church membership, identifying who belongs and who is simply visiting.

Sound Doctrine in accordance with the gospel. An annual conference held the last week in April. 2026 Registration Sound Doctrine Conference Sound doctrine in accordance with the gospel But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Titus 2:1 - ESV Theology of Worship What is worship? This word is broadly used by different people and religions, but what do Christians mean by the word worship? Even Christians use the word in very different ways. This of course causes all sorts of confusion in the Church. This year’s Sound Doctrine Conference will turn our attention to worship by looking at the biblical theology of worship in four areas (words) of worship. In addition to the four topics covered there will be a panel discussion on Worship in the Local Church. Worship: A Biblical Theology of Worship Sacrifice [Session 1 - Friday] Pastor Jason Hunt : Grace Baptist Church of Eureka Praise [Session 2 - Saturday] Pastor Philip Blazek : Hydesville Community Church Service [Session 3 - Saturday] Pastor Rob Foster : Pelican Bay Church of Crescent City Q&A [Session 4 - Saturday] Worship in the Local Church (Panel Discussion) Pure [Session 5 - Saturday] Pastor John Carter First Baptist Church of Fortuna Register Conference Merch @ Redbubble 2026 Cost $60 Per Household ($30 for Singles) The Sound Doctrine Conference is made possible by the sacrificial giving of FBC Fortuna and generous supporters. If you would like to donate you may do so at the conference or online. Support Friday Night there is a potluck dinner at 6 PM. Saturday lunch is provided. Friday at Noon there is a Pastor's Lunch and Fellowship. There is no child care provided. However children are welcome to attend. The Training Room and Nursery (babies - 4) will be available for parents to use with their children.. The sessions will be available to watch from the Training Room. Did we mention that we love to give away books? Each year we gather together some useful books that promote sound doctrine and godliness. [One set of books per household.] The Sound Doctrine Conference takes place at First Baptist Church of Fortuna 1976 Scenic Dr. Fortuna, CA Google Map On Friday at 12 PM there is a FREE Pastor's lunch and fellowship. This time is open to Men who are currently serving as a Pastor (or Elder/Overseer). After lunch and a time to fellowship with one another a Pastor will bring a word of encouragement and exhortation. Pastor, you are encouraged to attend even if you are not able to attend the main conference. Please register if you plan on attending. Register Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted. 1 Timothy 1:8-11 - ESV PREVIOUS CONFERENCES Sound Doctrine Conference (Creeds and Confessions) - 2025 Sound Doctrine Conference (Love of God) - 2024 Sound Doctrine Conference (Image Dei - Male and Female) - 2023 Sound Doctrine (The Church) - 2022 Sound Doctrine (Godliness) - 2021 Missions Conference (Church Planting Churches) - 2020 Missions Conference (Church History) - 2019 More audio at www.musicatheologica.com Videos on YouTube

Preaching The primary way every believer is discipled is though the weekly expository preaching of the Bible. Preaching is the most common means of grace by which God saves sinners and sanctifies saints. This is why discipleship will be greatly impacted by the amount of time spent under the faithful preaching of the word of God. Sermons Pastoral Discipleship Meetings It is the goal of the Elders to meet with each household at least once a year to check on the spiritual growth of each member. These meetings are meant to strengthen the faith of each member and to help provide direction for further growth. Each meeting is usually scheduled according to household family units on an annual basis. The Membership Interview is your first Pastoral Discipleship Meeting. These meetings usually consist of four questions: What is the gospel? How have you seen the gospel transform your home in the last year? What recent sermons have been most helpful? What questions do you have for the Elders (Pastors)? Prayer Meetings Prayer is a critical part of the Christian walk. Without prayer, we are trying to walk by the flesh and not by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, we set aside time specifically for the purpose of praying. At various times our church body will also fast together. This includes when we are considering a new Elder or Deacon, as well as other significant seasons in our church life. The Puritans would often discover future men for ministry based on their prayers offered at prayer meetings. Small Groups Mid-Week Small Groups With members from all over Humboldt County we have established small groups to help minister to each other throughout the week. The purpose of these small groups is to encourage regular fellowship, discipleship, and one-another ministry among the members spread throughout Humboldt County. Further, it is more likely that a person will thrive and last longer in church if he or she is participating regularly in a small group. Sunday School (Adults & Kids) Our Sunday School program is designed to disciple participants in studying and obeying the Bible. We have the following opportunities. Journey through the Bible (JTTB) These classes are meant to survey the entire Bible every three years. Each class is age-appropriate and is studying the same lesson. By having all JTTB classes learn the same lesson, parents are better equipped to continue evangelizing and discipling their children at home. As mentioned previously, it is more likely that a person will thrive and last longer in church if he or she is participating regularly in a small group. Children Classes (Babies – 6th Grade) Our children’s classes are taught by teachers who love Jesus and love their students. Any adult working with a minor is required to fill out an application and pass a background check. Adults and Youth Our adults and youth can pick between the JTTB classes or the Christian Ministry Training Classes. These are also on a three-year cycle. Christian Ministry Training (CMT) At some point every believer must transition from being discipled to making disciples. The CMT modules are an excellent way to prepare for this. These 13-week modules provide a brief survey of the fundamentals of the Christian life and faith. They are meant to provide every member with basic information needed to grow and disciple others in the faith. Although everybody is encouraged to attend, participation is required for all Elers, Deacons, teachers, and ministry leaders. CMT is available for youth and adults during Sunday School. The modules are listed below. Parathou Parathou is the Greek word for the command to “entrust.” Based on 2 Timothy 2:1, Parathou has two types of men in mind. First and foremost, Parathou has churchmen in mind. These are men who desire to pour into the church; men who want to be better equipped to serve God and serve his people. Secondly, Parathou is designed for men who aspire to the office of Elder/Overseer. It must be clearly stated that participation in Parathou is not a guarantee or promise that you will become an Elder. However, it is designed to lead men in that direction. Private Worship, Family Worship. and Spiritual Disciplines Every member must be committed to taking responsibility for his own spiritual growth. This is learned from others but then practiced in private. Therefore, each member should look to find ways to have regular time of Private Worship. This includes time in the word (Read), time praying (Pray), and even time of singing (Sing). These three elements are also useful to incorporate into times of Family Worship. Each household should set aside daily or weekly time to worship together (read, sing, pray). Spiritual disciplines are to be learned and practiced throughout our entire Christian walk. Reading the Bible daily is the most basic spiritual discipline, but there are many others to learn as well. The Corporate Worship, Pastoral Discipleship Meetings, Prayer, mid-week small groups, and the CMT Classes will help every member learn how to grow in their walk with Christ. By spending time in private worship, family worship, and corporate worship, as well as practicing Spiritual disciplines, we ensure that our private life and our public life both reflect Christlikeness. Parent Training Classes These bi-monthly classes are designed to equip and encourage parents who take seriously their responsibility to educate their children. Any and all parents are encouraged to participate (parents of homeschoolers, private schoolers, public schoolers, and future schoolers).

JESUS & KIDS Jesus was very clear, kids are important to him and his kingdom. That means that kids are important to us too! This has led us to make some very important decisions on how we function as a community of believers. First, we are a Family-Integrated Church. This means that we try to keep age segregated activities to a minimum. Kids in worship, Bible Study, or any other context is not a problem to be solved. It is a gift to be embraced. Second, we are protective of any child entrusted to us. This means we have set-up some ways to help you as a parent know that we are looking out for both the spiritual and the physical safety of your kids. CHECK-IN & PICK-UP The first time you come you may discover everyone has not met you yet. So to ensure that you leave with the same kids that you brought we check-in every child from birth through 6th grade. Please enter the front of the Main building to check-in your kids. A friendly greeter will be there to help you with this process. Check-in usually begins about 15 minutes before class (about 9:30 AM) and each kid needs to be picked up within 15 minutes of the end of class (before 11 AM). The person who checks-in the child will also need to pick up the child. To speed up the check-in process, please consider providing us with your kid's information in advance by filling out the form below. REGISTER HERE LOOK FOR TAGS When you first arrive you may notice that the teaches have printed tags with their name. Anyone with a "TEACHER" tag is safe to leave your child with. Every person who works with children is a member of FBC Fortuna, has gone through an application process, and has passed a background check. RUNNING LATE We've been there. You're running late because the shoe clogged the toilet and you're not eve n sure you brushed your teeth. That's okay! We have restrooms and no one will notice you eating breath mints like candy. However, we do lock the doors to the t wo-story building at 10 AM. After this time you will need to enter through the main entrance (large brick building with the cross on top). W e want to make sure we are aware of any guests on the church grounds so someone will greet you and make sure you make it to the right class. If you have any questions please contact Lexi (Kids Sunday School Coordinator) or Pastor John.

Let's Chat Have a question or need to talk to someone? Use the form below and a Pastor or Deacon will get back to you. Phone 707.725.2595 Email fbcfortuna@outlook.com Social Media First Name Last Name Email Message Reason for contact General Facility Use Request Biblical Counseling Prayer Request Benevolence Phone Send Thanks for submitting!

The Classical Christian Education (CCE) minsitry of FBC is for parents and teachers who are passionate about CCE. It exists to (1) propagate Classical Christian Education, and (2) support parents who take seriously the responsibility to educate their children. The CCEIM are a ministry of FBC Fortuna that is open to those outside of FBC Fortuna. RESOURCES We are first and foremost devoted to the Word of God. Nevertheless, there are many resources available to the modern believer. Although these resources generally align with FBC's statement of faith, it is still the responsibility of every believer to be a good Berean and to test the contents of these websites with the Scriptures. Bible Studies ESV Bible (with Study/Language Tools) Bible Hub Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Church Library Online list of books in our Library (Libib) Pastor John's Study & Library Musica Theologica - Pastor John's Sermons and Writings Pastor John's Study (Room 206) Pastor John's Library {These resources are available upon request. Some area available to check-out, others will need to stay in the study. Talk to Pastor John if you have any questions.} Missions and Evangelism HeartCry Missionary Society Joshua Project Wretched Radio Current Events and The Church Founders Ministries The Briefing with Al Mohler Just Thinking 9 Marks Worship Matters Ref Net American Gospel TV Answers In Genesis Church History Hall of Church History Counseling Help Please email fbcfortuna@utlook.com if you need to speak to a pastor. IBCD (The Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship) Homeschool and Classical Christian Education Logos School Logos Press Veritas Press Sanctity of Life Ministries PreBorn Abolition Rising Church Search Church and Family Life Network Fellowship of Independent Reformed Evangelicals (FIRE) Founder's Ministries G3 Ministries Master's Seminary 9 Marks

SACRIFICIAL GIVING Sacrificial giving is part of being obedient to Jesus Christ. Being faithful stewards is not optional. Our church has an obligation to provide materially for those who labor in preaching and teaching, to support the needs of the poor among us, to care for those in need around us, and to give for the spread of the gospel. In our context we have found that having a church building assists us in our ministry endeavors, therefore we have the further responsibility of stewardship in regards to our building. For the FBC family, sacrificial giving and faithful stewardship includes regular giving for the support of our Elder(s), the support of FBC ministries, and the responsibilities of owning a building. It also includes spontaneous giving as God leads each of us to give sacrificially in our daily lives. GIVE ONLINE STEWARDSHIP CLASS Once a year we offer a six-week stewardship class. This class is meant to equip the participants with the doctrine and practical application needed to better steward the finances entrusted to them.