Feb 26
2024
Diane Verdish - Home with the Lord
Our dear sister, Diane Verdish, went home to the Lord on February 19, 2024. Per Diane's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
Last Sunday, we began to speak of the growing Christian movement as the universal church - that is, the increasingly pluralistic and global church. If you missed our conversation, here is a video review.
Keep ReadingPastor Kirk and Sarah: no matter where God leads you, we will always count you as part of the First Free Church Family.
Keep ReadingDuring our second meeting, we discussed how the message of Jesus moved beyond the Jews and Samaritans to the Gentiles. If you missed it, here is a video review of our time together.
Keep ReadingOur dear brother and long-time member of First Free Church, Dr. John Anderson, is now home with the Lord. Please pray for his wife, daughter and son-in-law, granddaughter, and extended family and friends as they mourn this loss in the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Keep ReadingConsider adding these modest goals to your daily (perhaps morning) schedule. Build the habit of praying for a few minutes, reading or listening to a chapter of scripture, and reviewing the week's New City Catechism Q&A.
Keep ReadingLast Sunday's introduction covered a lot. Here is a video recap and refresher on last Sunday's time together.
Keep ReadingLike its predecessors, the Heidelberg Catechism (my favorite) and the Westminster Shorter Catechism, the New City offers concise answers to worthwhile questions, all fitting for children and adults alike. Enjoy!
Keep ReadingIf you give to support the ministry of First Free Church, I want to thank you. God is changing lives for the better through you.
Keep ReadingRegardless of where you are in your faith journey, Mark's gospel has something for you. It meets you where you are and guides you further along your path.
Keep ReadingTammy works with our Women's Ministry Leadership Team to offer programming specific to the women of our church and community, including events like the upcoming Spring Kick-off event on April 12.
Keep ReadingFeb 26
2024
Our dear sister, Diane Verdish, went home to the Lord on February 19, 2024. Per Diane's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
Feb 21
2024
Here is this week's Q&A from the New City Catechism. Enjoy!
Feb 14
2024
If you're not yet in that rhythm, consider adding these modest goals to your daily (perhaps morning) schedule. Build the habit of praying for a few minutes, reading or listening to a chapter of scripture, and reviewing the week's New City Catechism Q&A.
Feb 13
2024
People sometimes wonder what a committed relationship with a local church looks like. At First Free, we encourage our newest friends toward five primary connections.
Feb 7
2024
Developed in 2012, the New City Catechism continues the Christian tradition of catechesis - teaching elementary and essential Christian doctrines in a question-answer format. Here is this week's entry.
Jan 31
2024
Here is this week's New City Catechism. Take a moment to review the Q&A along with the supporting scripture verses.
Jan 30
2024
Our ministry staff reads through worthy books together, discussing them twice a month during our scheduled staff meetings. This winter's selection is Gentle and Lowly, by Dane Ortlund.
Jan 26
2024
So, what type of person should we be as followers of Jesus Christ? The answer is obvious. Christians have every reason to be people of positive, inspiring thoughts, words, and deeds.
Jan 25
2024
What a blessing to know that God in Christ is not only near us. He is for us.
Jan 24
2024
Enjoy building the habit of praying for a few minutes, reading or listening to a chapter of scripture, and reviewing the week's New City Catechism Q&A.