October 4th, 2026

Welcome to our Worship Service!

Order Of Service

Welcome

Call to Worship: Psalm 136:3-4, Isaiah 63:7 ESV]

[Psalm 136:3-4 ESV] – [3] Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever; [4] to him who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever;

[Isa 63:7 ESV] – [7] I will recount the steadfast love of the LORD, the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD has granted us, and the great goodness to the house of Israel that he has granted them according to his compassion, according to the abundance of his steadfast love.

Worship in Song

Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried;

he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead;

he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Confession of Sins

New Testament Reading: [1 Corinthians 11:23-26 ESV]

[23] For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, [24] and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me." [25] In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me." [26] For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

Dedication and Collection of Tithes and Offerings

Sermon Text: [Malachi 1:1-5 ESV]

[1] The oracle of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi.

The Lord’s Love for Israel

[2] "I have loved you," says the LORD. But you say, "How have you loved us?" "Is not Esau Jacob's brother?" declares the LORD. "Yet I have loved Jacob [3] but Esau I have hated. I have laid waste his hill country and left his heritage to jackals of the desert." [4] If Edom says, "We are shattered but we will rebuild the ruins," the LORD of hosts says, "They may build, but I will tear down, and they will be called 'the wicked country,' and 'the people with whom the LORD is angry forever.'" [5] Your own eyes shall see this, and you shall say, "Great is the LORD beyond the border of Israel!"

Closing Song

Announcements

Closing Prayer

Benediction: [Psalm 91:14-16 ESV]

[14] "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. [15] When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. [16] With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation."

FEC News & Updates

FIGHTER VERSES:

·     This week’s verse to be memorized: [Titus 3:4-6 ESV] – [4] But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, [5] he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, [6] whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

· Next week’s verse to be memorized: [Isaiah 46:9-11 ESV] – [9] remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, [10] declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,' [11] calling a bird of prey from the east, the man of my counsel from a far country. I have spoken, and I will bring it to pass; I have purposed, and I will do it.

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 DiBenedictis Family: Each week we pray specifically for FEC families or congregants. This week, please pray for Craig, Linda, and family.

MISSIONARY IN FOCUS:

·  Fabiano & Suzana Fernandes: Fabiano is a leader at the Portuguese Bible Institute in Lisbon, Portugal. Please pray for them and their family as they train, teach, and raise up leaders, missionaries and church planters.

THIS WEEK AT FEC:

·  Wednesday ‘House of Prayer’: Starting September 9th, joins us from 7:30-8:30 PM on Zoom (link below)

OTHER FEC INFO:

· Wednesday ‘House of Prayer’: Starting September 9th, Join us from 7:30-8:30 PM each Wednesday evening on Zoom for a devotional and prayer time. Click here to join the meeting.

· Thursday Men’s Group: Will meet every other Thursday from 7:00-8:15 PM as we explore Ecclesiastes.

·   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.

FALL SCHEDULE:

· ‘Foundations’: Come join us each Sunday at 10:00 AM as we return to and discuss the marks of a healthy church.

·    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.

· Wednesday ‘House of Prayer’ Zoom Meeting - Starting Sept 9th, Each Wednesday evening at 7:30PM.

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