It’s amazing how people can get defensive about their chili. I grew up in Indiana where spaghetti noodles are often found in the chili. (Skyline Chili in Cincinnati, Ohio is known for their noodle filled chili.) When I tell people about the chili I grew up with, I’ve been told that isn’t the way to make chili. “Chili… Read More »

Student Spotlights coming in January!!! In January, we want to launch a new FYM campaign.  Each month, we will feature one student as our student of the month in our “Student Spotlight.”  These will be selected at random.  Students are submitting the following for their spotlight:  photo, fun fact, hobbies, Favorite Scripture, First and last… Read More »

When I was a youth minister in the mid-90’s, our youth group needed a retreat. We had enjoyed a busy summer together and school had started. They were balancing homework, athletic teams, social events, family responsibilities and still participating in our youth ministry. All of these elements were catching up to them, and they needed a weekend away.… Read More »

“Unshackled” Article by www.youthworker.com Have you ever been put in a situation that is beyond your control?  In Matthew 6:25-30, Jesus calls us to a life of simplicity. We are called to be free in Christ.  All He asks us to do is follow Him.  Why do the very things that set us free hold… Read More »

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, then you will produce much fruit. Without me, you can’t do anything.    If you don’t remain in me, you will be like a branch that is thrown out and dries up. Those branches are gathered up, thrown into a… Read More »

Fall Retreat 2019 Our Fall Retreat weekend will be here before you know it.  The Final Registration Deadline is NEXT SUNDAY (Oct 13). The cost is $50.00.  Please make sure to sign up by midnight next Sunday night.  Also remember that Parent/Legal Guardian Adult Chaperones are FREE and Non-Parent and College Chaperones are $15.00. We… Read More »

As I’ve been thinking about the importance of unity, as I’ve prepared this morning’s sermon, there are several reasons why the Fairlane family can be united in our excitement about the future of the Fairlane family. We can be excited about the future our children and grandchildren will enjoy at Fairlane. Tiffany Coggins has assumed the Children’s Minister… Read More »

Fall Retreat 2019 Our Fall Retreat weekend will be here before you know it.  The Early Registration Deadline is TODAY. Make sure to sign up to get the lower cost of $35.00 because after today it goes up to $50.00 through October 13th.  Also remember that Parent/Legal Guardian Adult Chaperones are FREE and Non-Parent and… Read More »

It’s pretty easy to get knocked around in life. We make mistakes. We say the wrong thing. We allow negative thinking to flood our thoughts. We sin. We mess up. And we can begin to think that we are not worth much. We begin to think that no one really cares. We can buy the lie that God… Read More »

Sunday Mornings with the Fairlane Youth Ministry We currently offer a Middle School class made up of 6th-8th grade students.  This class meets in the Fellowship Hall and is taught by Cas Huff and Jeff Floyd.   We also offer a High School class made up of 9th-12th grade students.  This class meets in the… Read More »