SUNDAY BULLETIN

November 30th, 2025

Welcome to our Worship Service!

[Judges 21:25 NASB95] [25] In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.

Order Of Service

Welcome & Call to Worship

Worship in Song

Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism

Lord’s Day 20

Q53. What do you believe concerning “the Holy Spirit”?

A53. First, that the Spirit, with the Father and the Son, is eternal God. Second, that the Spirit is given also to me, so that, through true faith, he makes me share in Christ and all his benefits, comforts me, and will remain with me forever.

Old Testament Reading: [Jeremiah 3:1-18 CSB]

WAGES OF APOSTASY

[1] If a man divorces his wife and she leaves him to marry another, can he ever return to her? Wouldn't such a land become totally defiled? But you! You have prostituted yourself with many partners -- can you return to me? This is the LORD's declaration.

[2] Look to the barren heights and see. Where have you not been immoral? You sat waiting for them beside the highways like a nomad in the desert. You have defiled the land with your prostitution and wickedness. [3] This is why the showers haven't come -- why there has been no spring rain. You have the brazen look of a prostitute and refuse to be ashamed. [4] Haven't you recently called to me, "My Father! You were my friend in my youth. [5] "Will he bear a grudge forever? Will he be endlessly infuriated? " This is what you have said, but you have done the evil things you are capable of.

UNFAITHFUL ISRAEL, TREACHEROUS JUDAH

[6] In the days of King Josiah the LORD asked me, "Have you seen what unfaithful Israel has done? She has ascended every high hill and gone under every green tree to prostitute herself there. [7] "I thought, 'After she has done all these things, she will return to me.' But she didn't return, and her treacherous sister Judah saw it. [8] "I observed that it was because unfaithful Israel had committed adultery that I had sent her away and had given her a certificate of divorce. Nevertheless, her treacherous sister Judah was not afraid but also went and prostituted herself. [9] "Indifferent to her prostitution, she defiled the land and committed adultery with stones and trees. [10] "Yet in spite of all this, her treacherous sister Judah didn't return to me with all her heart -- only in pretense." This is the LORD's declaration. [11] The LORD announced to me, "Unfaithful Israel has shown herself more righteous than treacherous Judah. [12] "Go, proclaim these words to the north, and say, 'Return, unfaithful Israel. This is the LORD's declaration. I will not look on you with anger, for I am unfailing in my love. This is the LORD's declaration. I will not be angry forever. [13] "Only acknowledge your guilt -- you have rebelled against the LORD your God. You have scattered your favors to strangers under every green tree and have not obeyed me. This is the LORD's declaration. [14] " 'Return, you faithless children -- this is the LORD's declaration -- for I am your master, and I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion. [15] "I will give you shepherds who are loyal to me, and they will shepherd you with knowledge and skill. [16] "When you multiply and increase in the land, in those days -- this is the LORD's declaration -- no one will say again, "The ark of the LORD's covenant." It will never come to mind, and no one will remember or miss it. Another one will not be made. [17] At that time Jerusalem will be called The LORD's Throne, and all the nations will be gathered to it, to the name of the LORD in Jerusalem. They will cease to follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts. [18] In those days the house of Judah will join with the house of Israel, and they will come together from the land of the north to the land I have given your ancestors to inherit.' "

Confession of Sins

New Testament Reading: [1 Peter 2:18-25 CSB]

SUBMISSION OF SLAVES TO MASTERS

[18] Household slaves, submit to your masters with all reverence not only to the good and gentle ones but also to the cruel. [19] For it brings favor if, because of a consciousness of God, someone endures grief from suffering unjustly. [20] For what credit is there if when you do wrong and are beaten, you endure it? But when you do what is good and suffer, if you endure it, this brings favor with God. [21] For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. [22] He did not commit sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth; [23] when he was insulted, he did not insult in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten but entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. [24] He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree; so that, having died to sins, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. [25] For you were like sheep going astray, but you have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Sermon Scripture Text: [Revelation 7:9-17 CSB]

A MULTITUDE FROM THE GREAT TRIBULATION

[9] After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands. [10] And they cried out in a loud voice: Salvation belongs to our God, who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb! [11] All the angels stood around the throne, and along with the elders and the four living creatures they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, [12] saying, Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever. Amen. [13] Then one of the elders asked me, "Who are these people in white robes, and where did they come from? " [14] I said to him, "Sir, you know." Then he told me: These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. [15] For this reason they are before the throne of God, and they serve him day and night in his temple. The one seated on the throne will shelter them: [16] They will no longer hunger; they will no longer thirst; the sun will no longer strike them, nor will any scorching heat. [17] For the Lamb who is at the center of the throne will shepherd them; he will guide them to springs of the waters of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.

Closing Song

Announcements

Closing Prayer & Benediction

FEC News & Updates

FIGHTER VERSES:

·     This week’s verse to be memorized: [1 John 4:4 ESV] [4] Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

· Next week’s verse to be memorized: [1 Corinthians 15:51-52 ESV] [51] Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, [52] in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed.

SPANISH TRANSLATION:

·     Live, real time translation of the sermon will be available during the service. To listen, call (425) 436-6329 at the beginning of the sermon. Use access code 8933632 followed by #.

TITHES & OFFERINGS:

·     If you’ve been visiting us, please feel no pressure to give. However, if you call FEC your home church and you’d like to give, you can do so online, or place your offering in the offering plate in the back of the church. You can also mail your offering as well. http://faithfreehold.org/giving

FAITH FAMILY IN FOCUS:

·  The Yates Family: Each week we pray specifically for FEC families or congregants. This week, please pray for Patrick and family.

MISSIONARY IN FOCUS:

·  Ruth Lin: Ruth serves as an Area Team Leader at Perspectives USA through Reliant Missions Organization. The Perspectives Study Program (also known as Perspectives USA) exists to awaken the Church to pursue the fulfillment of God’s global purpose within every people for His glory. Please pray for her and her family as she trains, teaches, and raises up leaders, missionaries and church planters.

THIS WEEK AT FEC:

·  Tuesday: ‘House of Prayer’ - 7:30 PM on Zoom (link below).

·  Thursday: The Men’s Group will meet from 7:00 -815 PM.

OTHER FEC INFO:

· Tuesday House of Prayer: Join us from 7:30-8:30 PM each Tuesday evening on Zoom for a devotional and prayer time. Click here to join the meeting.

· Wednesday Bible Study: From 7:00-8:00 PM each Wednesday evening at FEC for our mid week bible study reviewing the book: “Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?” We are currently on a winter break.

· Thursday Men’s Group: The Men’s group will meet every other Thursday from 7:00-8:15 PM.

· ‘Foundations’: Come join us each Sunday at 10:00 AM as we go through and discuss the book “Life in the Father’s House”. This class is for all, and especially for any person interested in learning about or becoming a church member.

·  Spotify & Apple Podcasts: All FEC sermons are now available on Spotify and iApple Podcasts (click to subscribe).

·   Not getting email updates? If you haven’t been receiving email updates, please check your ‘promotions’ folder, then move the email into your inbox and add us to your contacts. If we don’t yet have your email, text faithfree to 609-598-9928.

 ·  Text Updates: If you are not receiving text updates from FEC, and you would like to receive them, please text faithfree to 609-598-9928 (474747 is no longer active). This will add you to our text update list. 

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:

·     Sound Person needed! No experience necessary. Looking for an assistant in the Sound Booth for a couple times per month during service. Please see Domenic in the Sound Booth for more info.

·     Podcast management: Each week we convert our Sunday sermon into a podcast. We are looking for someone to edit and convert the audio file and upload it to our website. Total time is about 30-45 minutes per week. Training will be provided. Please email us for details freeholdefc@gmail.com.

·     Streaming Video Projection/Slide Operator: We are looking for assistants to help operate our live streaming and slide presentation during the worship service. Please email us for details freeholdefc@gmail.com.

·     Kings Kid’s Helpers Needed: We are still in need of teachers to cover the children’s church classes every Sunday. If you’re interested in helping, please see the sign up sheet in the back of the sanctuary.

·     Nursery Helper Needed: Please see Lisa Bauman or email us for details freeholdefc@gmail.com.

AUTUMN SCHEDULE:

· ‘Foundations’: Come join us each Sunday at 10:00 AM as we go through and discuss the book “Life in the Father’s House”. This class is for all, and especially for any person interested in learning about or becoming a church member.

·    Worship Service - Each Sunday at 11:00 AM.

·    The Lord’s Supper - First Sunday of each month during our 11:00 AM worship service.

·    Fellowship Lunch - Second Sunday of each month immediately after our 11:00 AM worship service. Food sign up will be in the back of the church, or see or contact Elvira Engholm elvirae1726@gmail.com.

· Tuesday ‘House of Prayer’ Zoom Meeting - Each Tuesday evening at 7:30PM.

· Wednesday Bible study @ FEC – Each Wednesday evening at 7:00PM.

· Thursday Men’s Group – Every other Thursday from 7:00-8:15PM.