(September 8th) Sanctuary Worship - Gathered to Go

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(September 8th) Sanctuary Worship - Gathered to Go

September 8, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Genesis 12:1–8

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* 10 Worship Service

* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)

* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)

Sermon: "Gathered to Go" (Genesis 12:1-8)

The people of God have always been on the move. Since the days of Abram, God invites people to look outward rather than just inward. All of this is still a choice. Like Abram had to decide to "go", so do we.

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(October 13) Sanctuary Worship - Jesus Saves the World

October 13, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Luke 7:1–17

* 10 Worship Service * 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade) * Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school) Sermon: "Jesus Saves the World" (Luke 7:1-17) One never knows where faith will be found. Sometimes we find it unexpectedly present and other times we must bring a faith where there is none. Either way, we can have confidence that God is doing a new work. This week's sermon explores how faith is discovered in remarkable ways!

(October 6) Sanctuary Worship - The Seattle Christian

October 6, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Matthew 10:16–23

* 10 Worship Service * 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade) * Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school) Sermon: "The Seattle Christian" (Matthew 10:16-23) As 21st century American Christians, it is hard to relate to being a persecuted Christian. Jesus tells us that we are being sent out like, "lambs in the midst of wolves." What chance do Christians have in a hostile world? This week's sermon explores the teaching Jesus gave his followers for just such a time.

(September 29) Sanctuary Worship - Rooted In Christ

September 29, 2024 • Dr. Deana Porterfield • Jeremiah 17:7–8

* 10 Worship Service * 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade) * Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school) Sermon by Dr. Porterfield "Rooted In Christ" (Jeremiah 17:7-8) SPU freshman and their families will join the FFMC faith family for this special service. Dr. Deana L. Porterfield is the 12th President of Seattle Pacific University. She is a visionary leader with a passion for faith-based higher education which promotes transformational learning and hope. An involved leader, Dr. Porterfield currently serves on the Board of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), the Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW), and serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Association of Free Methodist Educational Institutions (AFMEI). President Porterfield earned a doctorate in organizational leadership from the University of La Verne in La Verne, CA. She also holds a master's degree in organizational management and a bachelor's degree in music from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, CA. Dr. Porterfield lives in Seattle, WA with her husband Doug. They have two married daughters and five grandchildren.