March 8th, 2026

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 28 - Q & A 75-77

Q75: How does the holy supper remind and assure you that you share in Christ’s one sacrifice on the cross and in all his benefits?

A75: In this way:

Christ has commanded me and all believers to eat this broken bread and to drink this cup in remembrance of him. With this command come these promises:

First, as surely as I see with my eyes the bread of the Lord broken for me and the cup shared with me, so surely his body was offered and broken for me and his blood poured out for me on the cross.

Second, as surely as I receive from the hand of the one who serves, and taste with my mouth the bread and cup of the Lord, given me as sure signs of Christ’s body and blood, so surely he nourishes and refreshes my soul for eternal life with his crucified body and poured-out blood.

Q76: What does it mean to eat the crucified body of Christ and to drink his poured-out blood?

A76: It means to accept with a believing heart the entire suffering and death of Christ and thereby to receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life. But it means more. Through the Holy Spirit, who lives both in Christ and in us, we are united more and more to Christ’s blessed body. And so, although he is in heaven and we are on earth, we are flesh of his flesh and bone of his bone. And we forever live on and are governed by one Spirit, as the members of our body are by one soul.

Q77: Where does Christ promise to nourish and refresh believers with his body and blood as surely as they eat this broken bread and drink this cup?

A77: In the institution of the Lord’s Supper:

“The Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is [broken]* for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

This promise is repeated by Paul in these words:

“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.”

Old Testament Reading: [Jeremiah 8:1-7 CSB]

DEATH OVER LIFE

[1] "At that time" -- this is the LORD's declaration -- "the bones of the kings of Judah, the bones of her officials, the bones of the priests, the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the residents of Jerusalem will be brought out of their graves. [2] "They will be exposed to the sun, the moon, and all the stars in the sky, which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be collected and buried but will become like manure on the soil's surface. [3] "Death will be chosen over life by all the survivors of this evil family, those who remain wherever I have banished them." This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies. [4] "You are to say to them: This is what the LORD says: Do people fall and not get up again? If they turn away, do they not return? [5] "Why have these people turned away? Why is Jerusalem always turning away? They take hold of deceit; they refuse to return. [6] "I have paid careful attention. They do not speak what is right. No one regrets his evil, asking, 'What have I done? ' Everyone has stayed his course like a horse rushing into battle. [7] "Even storks in the sky know their seasons. Turtledoves, swallows, and cranes are aware of their migration, but my people do not know the requirements of the LORD.

Confession of Sins

New Testament Reading: [2 Peter 3:1-13 CSB]

THE DAY OF THE LORD

[1] Dear friends, this is now the second letter I have written to you; in both letters, I want to stir up your sincere understanding by way of reminder, [2] so that you recall the words previously spoken by the holy prophets and the command of our Lord and Savior given through your apostles. [3] Above all, be aware of this: Scoffers will come in the last days scoffing and following their own evil desires, [4] saying, "Where is his 'coming' that he promised? Ever since our ancestors fell asleep, all things continue as they have been since the beginning of creation." [5] They deliberately overlook this: By the word of God the heavens came into being long ago and the earth was brought about from water and through water. [6] Through these the world of that time perished when it was flooded. [7] By the same word, the present heavens and earth are stored up for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. [8] Dear friends, don't overlook this one fact: With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. [9] The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance. [10] But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; on that day the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, the elements will burn and be dissolved, and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed. [11] Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness [12] as you wait for the day of God and hasten its coming. Because of that day, the heavens will be dissolved with fire and the elements will melt with heat. [13] But based on his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

Sermon Scripture Text: [Ephesians 5:15-21 CSB]

CONSISTENCY IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

[15] Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk -- not as unwise people but as wise -- [16] making the most of the time, because the days are evil. [17] So don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. [18] And don't get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless living, but be filled by the Spirit: [19] speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your heart to the Lord, [20] giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, [21] submitting to one another in the fear of Christ.

Closing Song

Announcements

Closing Prayer & Benediction

FEC News & Updates

FIGHTER VERSES:

·     This week’s verse to be memorized: [Philippians 2:5-7 ESV] [5] Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, [6] who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, [7] but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.

· Next week’s verse to be memorized: [Philippians 2:8-9 ESV] [8] And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. [9] Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,

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 Monteiro Family: Each week we pray specifically for FEC families or congregants. This week, please pray for Andrew, Kim, Nicole, Lisa, and family.

MISSIONARY IN FOCUS:

·  Fabiano & Suzana Fernandes: Fabiano & Suzana are leaders 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:

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

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. 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 starting January 15th. We are reading How To Lead Your Family by Joel Beeke.

· ‘Foundations’: Come join us each Sunday at 10:00 AM as we return to and discuss the Westminster Shorter Catechism.

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

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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.

WINTER SCHEDULE:

· ‘Foundations’: Come join us each Sunday at 10:00 AM as we return to and discuss the Westminster Shorter Catechism.

·    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. We are currently on a winter break.

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