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Fun February Fellowships

John & Stephie have been married for many years. On the Friday before Valentine’s Day, they enjoyed a “Ladies’ Night Out” hosted by one of Mission Arlington’s congregations in central Arlington.

Taking Church to the People

When Mission Arlington^® began in August of 1986, the idea was to help people find their way back into church. We subsequently discovered that many people felt disconnected from the church in general.

It’s not that churches weren’t friendly or inviting, but that there seemed to be some a barrier in the minds and hearts of people, making it difficult for them to connect. We decided then that if people couldn’t come to the church, for whatever reason, we would take the church to them.

Today people of all ages gather each week to hear the Bible taught in multiple languages in 360 locations in Arlington and the larger Dallas/Fort Worth region. We meet in neighborhood homes, apartment club houses, mobile home parks and in any other location where people can gather together to hear God’s Word.

A dinner in one of our central Arlington congregations on the Sunday before Valentines Day. Everyone had so much fun.

The Importance of Fellowship

Acts 2:42 teaches us that the early disciples were “devoted to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.” This verse highlights the foundational practices for the early church, and it forms a kind of guide to “best practices” for all congregations.

The word “fellowship” has more than one meaning, but in a church setting, it becomes a fun activity sponsored by a congregation which helps people grow closer to each other and to the Lord.

Fun in February

One fun focus for fellowships in February is Valentine’s Day. Our churches have been having dinners, and creative get-togethers, to deepen the bonds of community. The men of one congregation hosted a dinner for the ladies of the church. Last Friday night, they served Italian food, did some silly skits, and dances, and everyone had a great time. Another church’s way of celebrating the month was to have a large dinner after church on Sunday. The picture to the left is of that common meal.

True Love

The people in our Bible studies & congregations are able to express their love for each other, because God has first loved us. He didn’t just talk about love, but he demonstrated that love, in that “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” on a cross. Then, God raised Him from the dead. We have great reason to have so much joy in this Valentine’s season, and really, all year long.

Thank you for your prayers & support.

Date Published: February 13, 2025

Map of Abram Street Partial Closure

Please Note: Abram Street will be closed between West and Center Streets through June 30th.

Traveling East on Abram (coming from Cooper St.): turn right on West Street and left on South Street to reach Mission Arlington^®;
Traveling West on Abram (coming from S. Collins St.): turn left on Center (one-way), right on UTA. Blvd., and right into Mission Arlington^® (just before Oak St.).

Date Published: May 13, 2019

Test News

Date Published: November 7, 2017

Tuesday, November 15th, 2016

Mandy faithfully serves in our community service office.

Here is today’s report!

Happy Birthday Mandy – We all love you and pray for you;
Tonight – Mission Metroplex^® Board Meeting;
Thanksgiving List – If you need help, let Tillie know;
Thanksgiving Day – Be here at 7:30 am. Volunteers will be here at 8:00 am;
Pause to Pray – at 10:00 am for the Mission;
Prayer Circle – Pray for workers for the After School programs. We have several waiting for someone to come and many that have only one worker;
Scripture – “In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:6