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.
Keep ReadingJan 8
2024
Given the power of words, our speech is often more consequential than we think or imagine. It affects and shapes our spouses in marriage, partners in dating relationships, children and grandchildren, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and beyond.
Jan 3
2024
The Heidelberg Catechism presents some wonderful and essential truths of our faith. By learning and cherishing these truths, we can embrace and enjoy God's love and grace more completely.
Jan 3
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. Start the year with this encouraging tool.
Jan 1
2024
If you're not in the habit of daily Bible reading, prayer, and study, may I recommend beginning your year with this worthwhile practice?
Dec 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.