Dec 26
2023
Rick Tarsala - Home with the Lord
Rick Tarsala, a part of our church family, fell asleep in the Lord on December 23, 2023. He joins the great cloud of witnesses awaiting the resurrection at our Lord's glorious return.
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 ReadingDec 26
2023
Rick Tarsala, a part of our church family, fell asleep in the Lord on December 23, 2023. He joins the great cloud of witnesses awaiting the resurrection at our Lord's glorious return.
We retain the annual Christmas tradition of singing Lyssna, Lyssna (meaning "Listen, Listen") to honor God's faithfulness to First Free Church over 141 years, its first members, and our continuing desire to see Christ build His Church from every nation, tribe, and tongue on earth.
Dec 24
2023
Christmas is here! Join us for worship at 10:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. We can't wait to see and celebrate with you!
Dec 23
2023
Reflect on God's goodness and provision as you read. Thank God for sending His son to seek and save the lost.
Dec 22
2023
Reflect on a seemingly impossible challenge in your life. Ask God to intervene and help you. Remember: nothing is impossible with God.
Dec 21
2023
Let's keep praying for each other, ministering to needs, and loving each other as we celebrate the never-ending grace of God in Jesus on the shortest day of the year.
Dec 21
2023
Reflect on how God's invited you to participate in His mission. Pray for awareness and openness to serve in Christ's Kingdom.
Dec 20
2023
Jesus is truly our Emmanuel, God with us - and for us.
Dec 20
2023
Reflect on how God expresses His favor in your life because of Jesus. Ask the Lord for opportunities to share His goodness with others.
Dec 19
2023
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.