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First Christian Church Arcadia, 10 El Verano Avenue, Arcadia, FL (2026)

09/07/2026

Celebrating Obedience. This week we’re celebrating another beautiful “yes” from within our church family as we continue pursuing a culture of Surrendered Living.

When the people of God say “yes” to Jesus—yes to His Word, His leading, His correction, and His mission—powerful things happen. And church becomes a place where following Jesus becomes life changing. When that happens, the whole body grows. So today, please join me in celebrating the Russell Family.

Jon and Katie Russell are such a joy to be around. Jon—one of our Deacons and a former Army Sergeant—understands what it means to lead from the front. He’s the kind of servant leader who sees a need and quietly meets it before anyone else even notices. From routine building maintenance to landscaping to remodeling projects across our campus, Jon has poured his personal finances, skills, time, and energy into our church family. He’s also a faithful part of our Thursday Night Men’s Group, our Saturday Landscape & Lawncare Team, and also serves on our Worship Service Host Team, together with his bride.

Katie serves on staff as our Communications Director. If you’ve noticed our media presence constantly improving—our signage outside, the announcements on our screens in the lobby and the sanctuary, all our event photos, photo booths, Facebook and Instagram posts, and all our marketing materials—that’s Katie’s touch. And she also graciously opens her home each week to host a women’s group that is quickly growing.

Together. Jon and Katie adopted two wonderful young ladies, Avery and Kaylee, whom they homeschool. Both of these girls serve in Kids Church and now also in our Wednesday Night Youth Program. Kaylee serves on the worship team in both Kids Church and adult services. Avery is a cheerful helper on our setup team and jumps in wherever she’s needed.

And as if all that weren’t enough, the Russells recently put their home in Port Charlotte on the market and moved into our community to support our mission even more closely. Their commitment, their joy, and their willingness to say “yes” to Jesus is clearly shaping the culture of our church in beautiful ways. We are so truly blessed to call the Russell family part of FCCA.

09/05/2026

A NEW SERIES LAUNCHES TOMORROW!

Our journey through Genesis continues! Tomorrow, we’re launching Genesis Part V: What Others Meant for Evil—a 13-week journey through Genesis 37–50.

Life breaks in places we never expected—through betrayal, failure, injustice, family wounds, and long seasons of waiting. Joseph’s story is breathtaking: God is quietly at work in every chapter, bending what others meant for evil toward His redeeming good.

Over the next thirteen weeks, we’ll walk with a broken family that God molds into a redeemed people. We’ll see His providence in pits and prisons, His grace in messy stories, His presence in the shadows, His wisdom when crisis hits, His healing in forgiveness, and His hope that reaches far beyond death itself.

This is a series for anyone who has been overlooked, wounded, or misunderstood. If you've ever wondered how God could possibly use your circumstances, you don't want to miss any part of this study. So, discover how God worked in Joseph’s life and how He can still work in yours—through suffering, testing, repentance, forgiveness, and hope.

What others meant for evil, God is already turning toward good.

Join us tomorrow at 11:00 AM as we continue our journey through Genesis.

We’d love to have you with us!

First Christian Church Arcadia
10 El Verano Ave, Arcadia, FL

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09/02/2026

August gave us plenty to celebrate — 2 baptisms, our monthly Faith & Fellowship potluck, lots of worship, time in God’s Word, and Missions Sunday with Robbie preaching, Jared leading worship, and Zaimara back on the stage.

But when we look back at these photos, the moments that stand out most aren’t the events.

It’s the people.

The conversations. The laughter. The surrender. The prayers. The friendships growing deeper. The new faces finding their place. The people who keep showing up for each other.

That’s FCCA.

Not a production. Not a perfect group of people. Just real people following Jesus, doing life together, and there's always room for more.

So, if you’ve been thinking about coming, wondering if you’d fit in, or just waiting for the right time, consider this your invitation.

Come as you are. Come find your people. Come be part of the family.

Sundays at 11 AM
10 El Verano Ave, Arcadia

Love God. Love People.

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09/01/2026

Please join us in celebrating Trenton on his baptism!

What a powerful moment to witness Chad baptize Trenton after walking alongside him and pointing him to Jesus.

We’re so grateful to witness God working through these relationships.

Welcome to the family, Trenton!

09/01/2026

Celebrating Obedience.

A culture of Surrendered Living matters because it means saying “yes” to Jesus—yes to His Word, His leading, His correction, and His mission. And when a church celebrates those “yeses,” something powerful happens. We create a place where following Jesus feels possible, joyful, and life changing. This week, having just hosted our Missions Sunday, we’re celebrating another “yes” from within our church family: our very own missionary, Linda Loughren.

Many people may not know this, but Linda’s family has been part of FCCA since the very beginning—over 112 years ago. That’s incredible faithfulness. If you ask her, she’ll tell you that FCCA is the church she grew up in and where she raised her family.

But Linda’s “yes” to Jesus has also taken her far beyond Arcadia. After FCCA commissioned her as a missionary more than 30 years ago, she traveled to East Africa and partnered with Pioneer Bible Translators (PBT). She served as the Director of Support Services in Tanzania for 20 years before returning to Florida in 2017. Even today, she continues to support PBT’s global operations through administrative systems work.

And still, Linda serves our congregation with the same humble, steady obedience. Since returning from the mission field, she has played a key role in sustaining FCCA—especially through COVID 19 and the two years our church had no pastor or staff. And she currently leads our Sunday evening Prayer Warriors group and our Response & Baptism Team, serves as an alternate on our Service Hosts Team, hosts a women’s small group in her home, volunteers in our Wednesday night Youth Program, and helps in Kids Church on Sundays. And as if all of that wasn't awesome enough, she is also fluent in Swahili.

But most of all, Linda serves wherever help is needed. You’ll find her organizing, cleaning, preparing, and stepping in quietly—whether it’s a broom in her hand or a paintbrush. When there’s a need, Linda says “yes.” We truly are fortunate to count her as part of our FCCA family.

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08/29/2026

You don't have to walk away to end up somewhere you never meant to be.

Genesis 35 brings us to a defining moment in Jacob’s life. After years of fear, wandering, compromise, and loss, God calls Jacob back to Bethel—the place where he first encountered God and heard His promises.

Jacob had drifted. And drift doesn’t always look like outright rebellion. Sometimes it looks like comfort, convenience, distraction, or delayed obedience. Little by little, our hearts can move away from God without us even realizing it.

But God doesn’t leave Jacob there.

He calls him back to worship, obedience, cleansing, and surrender.

Maybe you've drifted. Maybe life has gotten busy. Maybe something has slowly taken God's place in your heart. Maybe you've been putting off something you already know He is asking you to do.

Come home.

Leave the idols behind. Reorder your life around God. Trust His faithfulness.

Coming home doesn't mean the pain disappears or everything suddenly becomes perfect. It means returning to the God who has never stopped being faithful.

God calls you home to heal what drift has damaged.

Want to go deeper? Read the full Sermon Snapshot and take some time this week to reflect on what God may be calling you to leave behind—and where He is calling you to return.

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08/28/2026

The Gospel was never meant to stay in one place.

This Sunday, we're turning our focus beyond our own backyard and hearing how God is working through ministries around the world — including Pastor Robbie's recent trip to Hungary.

We'll be highlighting three ministries, hearing what God is doing, and looking at what it means for us to be part of the mission right where we are.

And worship is going to be special, too. Jared will be joining us as our guest worship leader, and Zaimara is coming back to help lead worship too.

Join us this Sunday.

MISSIONS SUNDAY
August 30th | 11 AM

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08/27/2026

What we celebrate tells people what matters.

That’s why celebrating spiritual movement matters.

When someone serves, reconciles, forgives, gives, repents, or commits, we want to notice it. Not because we’re celebrating perfect people, but because we’re celebrating surrender in action.

When spiritual movement is visible, people can see that God is at work among us. And when they see someone take a step of faith, it can give them the courage and confidence to take their own.

One step leads to another.
Movement creates momentum.
Momentum creates culture.

That’s how surrendered living becomes part of who we are—a church where obedience is visible, growth is expected, and spiritual momentum becomes part of our DNA.

We’re not just trying to grow a church. We’re building a culture where people keep moving toward Jesus.

What’s your next step?

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10 El Verano Ave, Arcadia, FL

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08/25/2026

This Sunday is Missions Sunday, and you don't want to miss it.

Pastor Robbie will be preaching from Genesis 36 and sharing about his recent missionary trip to Hungary. But that’s just the beginning.

We’ll also be highlighting three ministries FCCA supports:

Operation Mobilization (OM)
Pioneer Bible Translators
Christ Outlook

And we’re excited to welcome Pastor Jared Hunter as our special guest worship leader. Plus, Zaimara will be back on stage joining us in worship!

This is going to be a Sunday centered on worship, the Word, and the mission God has called His church to.

So don’t keep this one to yourself.

Invite your friends.
Bring your family.
Tell your coworkers.
Invite that person you just met.

Come see what God is doing around the world—and discover how you can be part of it.
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Sunday, August 30 | 11:00 AM
10 El Verano Ave, Arcadia, FL

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08/24/2026

Celebrating Obedience.

Surrendered living is vital for growth, and it shows when obedience is celebrated. Saying “yes” to Jesus—yes to His Word, His leading, His correction, His mission is powerful. And when a church celebrates those “yeses,” something incredible happens. We begin to create a culture where following Jesus feels possible, joyful, and life changing. So, this week, we’re celebrating another “yes” from within our church family—the Hilton family.

Many of you may not know this, but Alex and Lisa drive from North Port, about forty minutes each way, to be part of every service and event we hold, week after week. Their commitment is clearly evident in every area they serve. Lisa currently oversees our Guest Experience Team, Card Ministry, and all our people-management systems. She also leads every part of our children’s ministry, including Kids Church, Middle School small group, and our soon to launch Youth Program. She truly is an invaluable part of our staff team.

But before Lisa joined our staff as our Next Steps director—and now also as our Children’s Ministry director—she and her husband, Alex, served as volunteers on our Tech and Worship Team. Alex plays the drums, and Lisa ran our screens. And if you haven't noticed, Alex is an exceptionally gifted musician. It's such a joy to watch him pour out his energy in worship. Yet much of his service happens quietly. He steps in as a stagehand, taking care of tasks that need attention throughout the church without being asked, and serves without seeking recognition. He serves the Lord—and both Alex and Lisa teach their three children to do the same. Rayne helps lead Kids Church, and Maverick and Presly assist at the communion stations, each of them reflecting the values their parents are instilling in them.

In truth, their faith, their service, and their devoted obedience are a beautiful picture of what it means to follow Jesus in real life. Please keep the Hilton family in your prayers this week.

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