Developed in 2012, the New City Catechism continues the Christian tradition of catechesis - teaching elementary and essential Christian doctrines in a question-answer format.
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Unlike other, more robust, catechisms, the New City limits itself to 52 question-and-answer pairs, one per week, making it a manageable resource for personal or family devotional use.
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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.
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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.
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Establishing a rhythm of daily prayer, Bible reading, and devotions is essential for growing in God's grace as His child. Here is this week's Q&A.
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Pastor Kirk and Sarah: no matter where God leads you, we will always count you as part of the First Free Church Family.
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During 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.
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Our 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.
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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.
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Last Sunday's introduction covered a lot. Here is a video recap and refresher on last Sunday's time together.
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2023
The early 20th century Princeton theologian J. Gresham Machen said, "The gospel does not abrogate God's law, but makes men love it with all their hearts." Not just law. Not just gospel. Law and gospel - and in that order.
Sep 19
2023
On behalf of our pastors, staff, and very grateful church family, thank you to all those who planned, purchased, cooked, baked, grilled, set up, tore down, and cleaned up!
Sep 18
2023
However, like a farmer who plants crops in the springtime but doesn't see the reward until late summer or even fall, sowing seeds of goodness doesn't always bring immediate reward. It requires endurance.
Sep 15
2023
Our Picnic Team planned a fun, delicious, and memorable church picnic for this Sunday after church! To make the most of our time together, here are two helpful suggestions from the team.
Sep 14
2023
Are you new or newer to First Free? If so, we are so glad to have you here! Of course, we want to get to know you, help you learn more about First Free, and discover your place in our church family. Learn how here!
Sep 13
2023
The gospel is the good news that God made a way for our forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. You might wonder, "Why do we need forgiveness and salvation anyway?" Great question! Let's answer it here.
Sep 12
2023
Here are seven practical ways to help guests to First Free Church feel right at home.
Sep 11
2023
God might seem late in answering your prayers and fulfilling his plans for you, but remember: though seldom early, he's never late. He's right on time.