SUNDAY BULLETIN

May 5th, 2024

Welcome to our Worship Service!

 [1 Timothy 3:14-15 NASB95] 14 I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but in case I am delayed, [I write] so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.

ORDER OF SERVICE

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

WORSHIP IN SONG

PRAYER/SCRIPTURE READING: [Psalm 84:1-12 NASB95] For the choir director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely are Your dwelling places, O LORD of hosts! My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. The bird also has found a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, Even Your altars, O LORD of hosts, My King and my God. How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. Selah. How blessed is the man whose strength is in You, In whose heart are the highways [to Zion!] Passing through the valley of Baca they make it a spring; The early rain also covers it with blessings. They go from strength to strength, [Every one of them] appears before God in Zion. O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; Give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah. Behold our shield, O God, And look upon the face of Your anointed. For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand [outside.] I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God Than dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, How blessed is the man who trusts in You!

SERMON TEXT: [1 Timothy 3:8-16 NASB95]

THE LORD’S SUPPER

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION

FEC News & Updates

FIGHTER VERSES:

·     This week’s verse to be memorized: [Romans 5:9-10 ESV] Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.

· Next week’s verse to be memorized: [Psalm 139:1-3 ESV] To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.

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 Crenshaw Family: Each week we pray specifically for FEC families or congregants. This week, please pray for Zoe Crenshaw and family.

MISSIONARY IN FOCUS:

·  Gary and Terri Camlin: Gary & Terri serve with ReachGlobal, the international mission of the Evangelical Free Church of America.  They have lived in Loures, a suburb of Lisbon, Portugal since 1997.  Gary serves as assistant director of the Portuguese Bible Institute and professor of practical theology and New Testament exegesis.  Terri serves as administrative assistant of the school.  Both also mentor students who are preparing for positions of leadership in local churches.

THIS WEEK AT FEC:

·  Tuesday: ‘House of Prayer’ @ 7:30 PM on Zoom

·  Wednesday: Bible study and sermon review from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

OTHER FEC INFO:

·  THERE WILL BE NO FELLOWSHIP LUNCH NEXT WEEK. (Fellowship Lunch for the month of May will be Sunday, May 26th, 2024).

·   NEW! ‘A Girl’s Bible Study’: ‘A Journey Through Ecclesiastes: Virtue vs. Vanity.’ All girls from the ages of 13-19 years old are encouraged to join us through the summer, every other Thursday, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM beginning 5/30/24.  Led by Zoe Necerato.

·  Baptism this Summer: Our Ocean Grove baptism date is July 13th, 2024 at 2:00 PM. More details to follow as we approach the summer. See Pastor Pat if you would like to be baptized.

·    Sunday Morning Bible Study: Join us for 'Foundations' @ 9:30 AM every Sunday @ FEC. We will be looking at the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, using the Westminster Shorter Catechism and the corresponding scriptures as a guide. Regardless if you plan on serving at FEC, becoming a member, or you just want to get more grounded in the doctrines of our faith, we highly encourage you to attend this study each Sunday before service.

·   Men's and Women's Bible Study: Meeting dates: New meeting dates are 4/25 and 5/9.

·   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:

·     Greeters needed! Welcome church members and visitors at the entrance of the church before service. See Pastor Pat for details.

·     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 Pastor Pat for details @ pastorfefc@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 Pastor Pat for details @ pastorfefc@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 Pastor Pat for details @ pastorfefc@gmail.com .

FALL SCHEDULE:

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

·    Sunday Bible Study - Each Sunday @ 9:30 AM - ‘Foundations’ of the faith.

·    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 - 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

· Wednesday Bible study @ FEC –7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

· Men’s & Women’s Bible study @ FEC – Thursdays, from 7:00- 8:15 PM. See the dates on website.