SUNDAY BULLETIN

October 19th, 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 15: Q&A 37-39

Q37. What do you understand by the word “suffered”?

A37. That during his whole life on earth, but especially at the end, Christ sustained in body and soul the wrath of God against the sin of the whole human race. This he did in order that, by his suffering as the only atoning sacrifice, he might deliver us, body and soul, from eternal condemnation, and gain for us God’s grace, righteousness, and eternal life.

Q38. Why did he suffer “under Pontius Pilate” as judge?

A38. So that he, though innocent, might be condemned by an earthly judge, and so free us from the severe judgment of God that was to fall on us.

Q39. Is it significant that he was “crucified” instead of dying some other way?

A39. Yes. By this I am convinced that he shouldered the curse which lay on me, since death by crucifixion was cursed by God.

Confession of Sins

First Reading: [Acts 17:22-31 CSB]

THE AREOPAGUS ADDRESS

[22] Paul stood in the middle of the Areopagus and said, "People of Athens! I see that you are extremely religious in every respect. [23] "For as I was passing through and observing the objects of your worship, I even found an altar on which was inscribed, 'To an Unknown God.' Therefore, what you worship in ignorance, this I proclaim to you. [24] "The God who made the world and everything in it -- he is Lord of heaven and earth -- does not live in shrines made by hands. [25] "Neither is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives everyone life and breath and all things. [26] "From one man he has made every nationality to live over the whole earth and has determined their appointed times and the boundaries of where they live. [27] "He did this so that they might seek God, and perhaps they might reach out and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. [28] "For in him we live and move and have our being, as even some of your own poets have said, 'For we are also his offspring.' [29] "Since, then, we are God's offspring, we shouldn't think that the divine nature is like gold or silver or stone, an image fashioned by human art and imagination. [30] "Therefore, having overlooked the times of ignorance, God now commands all people everywhere to repent, [31] "because he has set a day when he is going to judge the world in righteousness by the man he has appointed. He has provided proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead."

Sermon Text: [Isaiah 23 CSB]

A PRONOUNCEMENT AGAINST TYRE

[1] A pronouncement concerning Tyre: Wail, ships of Tarshish, for your haven has been destroyed. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. [2] Mourn, inhabitants of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon; your agents have crossed the sea [3] over deep water. Tyre's revenue was the grain from Shihor -- the harvest of the Nile. She was the merchant among the nations. [4] Be ashamed, Sidon, the stronghold of the sea, for the sea has spoken: "I have not been in labor or given birth. I have not raised young men or brought up young women." [5] When the news reaches Egypt, they will be in anguish over the news about Tyre. [6] Cross over to Tarshish; wail, inhabitants of the coastland! [7] Is this your jubilant city, whose origin was in ancient times, whose feet have taken her to reside far away? [8] Who planned this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose traders are princes, whose merchants are the honored ones of the earth? [9] The LORD of Armies planned it, to desecrate all its glorious beauty, to disgrace all the honored ones of the earth. [10] Overflow your land like the Nile, daughter of Tarshish; there is no longer anything to restrain you. [11] He stretched out his hand over the sea; he made kingdoms tremble. The LORD has commanded that the Canaanite fortresses be destroyed. [12] He said, "You will not celebrate anymore, ravished young woman, daughter of Sidon. Get up and cross over to Cyprus -- even there you will have no rest! " [13] Look at the land of the Chaldeans -- a people who no longer exist. Assyria destined it for desert creatures. They set up their siege towers and stripped its palaces. They made it a ruin. [14] Wail, ships of Tarshish, because your fortress is destroyed! [15] On that day Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years -- the life span of one king. At the end of seventy years, what the song says about the prostitute will happen to Tyre: [16] Pick up your lyre, stroll through the city, you forgotten prostitute. Play skillfully, sing many a song so that you will be remembered. [17] And at the end of the seventy years, the LORD will restore Tyre and she will go back into business, prostituting herself with all the kingdoms of the world throughout the earth. [18] But her profits and wages will be dedicated to the LORD. They will not be stored or saved, for her profit will go to those who live in the LORD's presence, to provide them with ample food and sacred clothing.

Announcements

Closing Prayer & Benediction

FEC News & Updates

FIGHTER VERSES:

·     This week’s verse to be memorized: [2 Corinthians 8:9 ESV] [9] For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.

· Next week’s verse to be memorized: [Psalm 77:13-14 ESV] [13] Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? [14] You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples.

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 Morales Family: Each week we pray specifically for FEC families or congregants. This week, please pray for David 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).

·  Wednesday: Bible study reviewing the book: “Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?” - 7:00-8:00 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: Join us 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?”

· Thursday Men’s Group: The Men’s group will meet every other Thursday from 7:00-8:15 PM. The next meeting is October 9th.

· ‘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).

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 ·  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.