Freedom and the Gospel
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Galatians 4:21-5:1
Example of Hagar and Sarah
21 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not listen to the law? 22 For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave woman and one by a free woman. 23 But the son of the slave was born according to the flesh, while the son of the free woman was born through promise. 24 Now this may be interpreted allegorically: these women are two covenants. One is from Mount Sinai, bearing children for slavery; she is Hagar. 25 Now Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia; she corresponds to the present Jerusalem, for she is in slavery with her children. 26 But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother. 27 For it is written,
“Rejoice, O barren one who does not bear;
break forth and cry aloud, you who are not in labor!
For the children of the desolate one will be more
than those of the one who has a husband.”
28 Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. 29 But just as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so also it is now. 30 But what does the Scripture say? “Cast out the slave woman and her son, for the son of the slave woman shall not inherit with the son of the free woman.” 31 So, brothers, we are not children of the slave but of the free woman.
Christ Has Set Us Free
5 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
This week at French Camp Presbyterian Church
Today:
10:00am - Regular Classes
11:00am - Worship
1-3:00pm -Visitation for Dot Ward @ Culpepper Funeral Home
5:30pm - Supper; 6:00pm - Testimony & Music by Dr. Josh Carroll & Family
Monday:
11:00am - Funeral for Dot Ward, Berea Baptist Church Tuesday
Tuesday:
Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Genesis)
Wednesday:
6:00pm - Prayer Meeting
Friday:
5:30am - Men’s Bible Study @ Welcome Center
Next Sunday:
10:00am - SS: Regular Children’s Classes JH thru Adults in LSB with Dr. Paul Chinchen
11:00am - Worship with Guest Speaker Dr. Paul Chinchen
5:30pm - Supper & Speaker William McKinley
Upcoming Events
Life of the Church
Tonight - 5:30pm Supper, 6:00pm Program: After supper Dr. Josh Carroll will share his testimony and his family will provide special music. Josh is a 1994 graduate of FCA and currently works at EMCC as the Business and Marketing Management Technology Instructor. He is married to his college sweetheart, Stephanie, is the father of 10 children and the son of former WFCA Manager Chuck Carroll. Join us for this inspirational evening.
Guest Speaker Next Sunday, Dr. Paul Chinchen: Dr. Chinchen and his wife Laura have served as missionaries with African Bible Colleges for nearly 30 years and is currently serving as President. Dr. Chinchen will speak during Sunday School to JH through adults and preach for the 11:00am service.
Sunday School Next Sunday, May 1: Children’s classes will meet as usual; JH - Adults will meet together in the LSB with Dr. Chinchen.
Next Sunday Evening, May 1 - William McKinley will be our guest speaker. He is the Deer Program Coordinator for the MS Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks. His topic will be Through the Eyes of a Wildlife Biologist.
Senior Dinner (5:00pm) & Share Night (6:00pm) Wednesday May 4: FCARP will serve a covered dish dinner in the LSB for FCA Seniors and their parents. Thanks to the Barlow’s for coordinating and handling the meal. If you can bring a dish or two, please email Debbie by Friday, April 29 to let her know what you’ll be bringing and how many it will serve. Please bring your food to the LSB between 4:00-4:30pm. Senior Share Night will be in the Sanctuary at 6:00pm. Everyone is invited.
Thursday, May 5 - National Day of Prayer, Exalt the Lord: Local prayer observances will be held at 7:00am at the French Camp Town Hall and 12:00pm at the Ackerman County Courthouse in the Courtroom. (A hotdog lunch will be provided in Ackerman for all who come.)
May 5 Historical Highlight Lunch, 12:00pm: Sherry Kirby, President of the FCA Alumni Association, is the speaker. Her topic is “Tabernacle Talk: Past Present & Future.” Lunch is $3. RSVP to Mary Nell by May 1.
HeART for Ukraine Update: We’ll continue to collect art until the end of April. Turn your art in to Erin or Mary Nell.
Voice of the Martyr 500,000 Bible Challenge: Our goal is to provide 500 Bibles for $3000 by the end of April. We have $2500 so far! Donate by check or online at www.fcarp.org. (Click Giving, Missions, General Missions and put VOM Bibles in the Note section.) See Kevin Sorensen for details.
Joshua Littlejohn’s 45th Birthday: A generous donation in his memory has been given to the VOM 500,000 Bible Campaign by Larry and Jeré Littlejohn.
A Donation in Memory of the Mecklin Family has been given by Pat & Joe Moore of Harrison, Arkansas.
Honoring Ed & Margaret Maehlmann May 7, 1:30pm: FCA will have a Circle of Honor Ceremony for the Maehlmann’s for 30+ years of service.
The Shorter Catechism
Q. 29. How are we made to share in the redemption purchased by Christ?
We are made to share in the redemption purchased by Christ by the effective application of it to us by his Holy Spirit.
Q. 30. How does the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
The Spirit applies to us the redemption purchased by Christ by producing faith in us, and by this uniting us to Christ in our effective calling.
