Head & Chief Shepherd Jesus is the head of the Church and the Chief Shepherd (Pastor). Under his authority will the church grow and be led. Lead Elder/ Pastor John Carter Serving as the Lead Elder, it is Pastor John's responsibility to Oversee the spiritual health of FBC Fortuna. His responsibility also includes overseeing the preaching and teaching, as well as the vision of FBC Fortuna. You can learn more about Pastor John by going to musicatheologica.com. Elder/ Pastor Steven Fetters Serving as an Elder, it is Pastor Steven's responsibility to Oversee the spiritual health of FBC Fortuna. In addition to pastoral care he is also responsible for evangelism, Sunday School, and communication. Deacon of Worship Services & Communications Ben De Leon To allow the Elder's to remain focused on the ministry of the word and prayer, the worship services deacon serves by helping to manage the administrative needs of the Sunday Morning Worship Services. If you would like to help serve in this area, please contact the worship services deacon. Deacon of Visitations Michael Murphy To allow the Elder's to remain focused on the ministry of the word and prayer, Michael serves in organizing visitations to church members who are widows, home bound, or hospitalized. If you would like to help in visitations, please contact Michael. FBC Church Member Every church member is responsible for the health and future of our church. This means no church member can sit back and 'let the professionals' do their job. The Elder's equip the saints for the work of the ministry. Consider this, every book in the New Testament is written to churches, not just Elders. Elder/ Pastor Jon Szabo Serving as an Elder, it is Pastor Jon's responsibility to Oversee the spiritual health of FBC Fortuna. He is responsible for teaching and overseeing pastoral care of the church. Deacon of Finances & Benevolence Vince Braigia To allow the Elders to remain focused on the ministry of the word and prayer, Vince serves (deacons) by helping to manage the finances of FBC Fortuna. Deacon of Facilities Luke Piehl To allow the Elder's to remain focused on the ministry of the word and prayer, Luke serves by helping to manage the facilities. If you would like to assist in caring for the building (cleaning, upkeep, repairs, gardening), please contact Luke.

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.

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).

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 2 1 1/4 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.