July 12th, 2026

Welcome to our Worship Service!

Order Of Service

Welcome

Call to Worship: [Psalm 29:1-2 ESV]

Ascribe to the Lord Glory

[1] A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. [2] Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.

Worship in Song

Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism

Lord’s Day 40, Question 105

Q105: What is God’s will for you in the sixth commandment?

A105: I am not to belittle, hate, insult, or kill my neighbor— not by my thoughts, my words, my look or gesture, and certainly not by actual deeds— and I am not to be party to this in others; rather, I am to put away all desire for revenge. I am not to harm or recklessly endanger myself either. Prevention of murder is also why government is armed with the sword.

Confession of Sins

Old Testament Reading: [Psalm 94 ESV]

The Lord Will Not Forsake His People

[1] O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth! [2] Rise up, O judge of the earth; repay to the proud what they deserve! [3] O LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult? [4] They pour out their arrogant words; all the evildoers boast. [5] They crush your people, O LORD, and afflict your heritage. [6] They kill the widow and the sojourner, and murder the fatherless; [7] and they say, "The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob does not perceive." [8] Understand, O dullest of the people! Fools, when will you be wise? [9] He who planted the ear, does he not hear? He who formed the eye, does he not see? [10] He who disciplines the nations, does he not rebuke? He who teaches man knowledge-- [11] the LORD--knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath. [12] Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O LORD, and whom you teach out of your law, [13] to give him rest from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked. [14] For the LORD will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage; [15] for justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it. [16] Who rises up for me against the wicked? Who stands up for me against evildoers? [17] If the LORD had not been my help, my soul would soon have lived in the land of silence. [18] When I thought, "My foot slips," your steadfast love, O LORD, held me up. [19] When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. [20] Can wicked rulers be allied with you, those who frame injustice by statute? [21] They band together against the life of the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. [22] But the LORD has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge. [23] He will bring back on them their iniquity and wipe them out for their wickedness; the LORD our God will wipe them out.

Sermon Scripture Texts: [John 9:1-3 & Luke 13:1-5 ESV]

Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

[John 9:1-3] [1] As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. [2] And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" [3] Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.

Repent or Perish

[Luke 13:1-5 ESV] [1] There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. [2] And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? [3] No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. [4] Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? [5] No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."

Closing Song

Announcements

Closing Prayer

Benediction: [2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV]

[3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, [4] who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

FEC News & Updates

FIGHTER VERSES:

·     This week’s verse to be memorized: [Ephesians 6:14-15 ESV] [14] Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, [15] and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.

· Next week’s verse to be memorized: [Ephesians 6:16-18 ESV] [16] In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; [17] and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, [18] praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

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

MISSIONARY IN FOCUS:

·  Fabiano and Suzana Fernandes: Fabiano and 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 break.

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

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

·   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.

SUMMER 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 break.

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

· Vacation Bible School – Starting July 21st through the 24th. We are excited for a wonderful week of fun, worship, games, crafts, and learning about Jesus together!