JOIN US SUNDAY at 10:15  —  As our teaching series “THE KING REVEALED” continues, we’re following Jesus through the final days of His earthly ministry—from His arrival in Jerusalem to His crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. Along the way, we’ll see the true nature of His kingship revealed. Come be encouraged and challenged to follow the King who gave His life and now reigns in glory.

NEW FRIENDS' LUNCH MARCH 1st - We will be hosting a New Friends' Lunch following our worship gathering. This event is for those who are newer to Faith Church within the last few months. We want to get to know you, and for you to get to know us! Sign up here so we can be sure to provide enough food and childcare if necessary. Please call the church office (503) 623-8034 if you have any questions. 

MEMBERSHIP CLASS MARCH 15TH - Have you been attending Faith Church regularly for awhile? Do you believe in what God is doing in and through our church family? Are you now considering partnering in fulfilling the mission and supporting the ministry of Faith Church? If so, we invite you to attend our upcoming Membership Class - Sunday, March 15th, at 1:30pm in the Community Center. This time together will include dessert and it's a great, no-pressure opportunity to find out more about the significance of the two-way partnership that is church membership. Sorry, childcare is not available. This class is the first step in the process of becoming an official member of Faith Church. PLEASE NOTE: You must be registered by March 2nd. Register HERE.

Baptisms on Palm Sunday March 29th - Those interested should talk with staff or contact church office as soon as possible. And staff will be available after worship on March 15th to discuss baptism. 

What is Baptism? 

The word, "baptizo," was first used in cloth mills. When wanting to change the color or shade of material, the weaver of cloth would "baptize" the cloth so it became identified with the dye. Baptism in Christianity is a visible expression that you are identifying yourself as a follower of Jesus Christ. We practice immersion, where the whole body is submersed in the water. 

Why be Baptized? 

1. Believers should be baptized because the Lord Jesus commanded it.          Jesus commanded his disciples to "go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19). If this were the only reason for baptism, it would be enough. Out of love and gratitude, we obey the commands of our Lord Jesus. 
2. Believers should be baptized because it is a beautiful symbol of the fogiveness of sin. John the Baptist first used baptism as an object lesson: "They were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins." (Matthew 3:6). Throughout scripture, sin is constantly described as a mortal stain; forgiveness is spoken of as washing white, even "whiter than snow." (Psalm 51:7). 
3. Believers should be baptized because it is a mark of discipleship. It's interesting that the "making of disciples" and "baptizing" are used in the same mandate. Since water is everywhere, and few acts are so simple as the being immersed underwater, Jesus selected baptism as a universal badge of discipleship.
4. Believers should be baptized because our King Jesus was baptized. When Jesus was 30 years old, he asked John the Baptist to baptize Him. The baptism of Jesus was a unique one, however! He chose to publicy identify with John's message of repentance. By being baptized by John, Jesus was able to "fulfill all righteousness." This means that even though Jesus was already righteous, it was important for Him to affirm God's demand for His creatures to be righteous. 
5. Believers should be baptized because the apostles baptized their converts. 
6. Belivers should be baptized because it is a picture of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. When we are baptized, we delcare to the world that we believe these distinct facts - that Christ once lived upon the Earth in human flesh, that He died for our sins according to scripture, and that he was buried, rose again from the dead on the third day, lives today, and is ruling and reigning as Lord of all. (1 Corinthians 15:3-11).
7. Baptism shows that the beliver is changing from his old life of sinful ways, and starting a new life as a follower of Jesus Christ. Jesus' burial and resurrection was an example of how our life changes when we become Christians. Just as Jesus died on the cross and was changed after his resurrection, so then are we. We die to our old, sinful past, and are raised to walk in newness of life with trust and hope in Christ. 

If you are a believer in Jesus and want to show others your love for Him because He first loved us, then you are invited to be baptized! 

CHURCH CENTER APP  - There are many benefits and features to this app, and we encourage you to download it if you have not yet done so! You can use your church center app to connect with Faith church as well as check in on Sunday morning! From the app you can have access to the church directory, current information, submit prayer requests, connect with your life group, pre-register for Sunday morning, and more! Let us know if you have any questions. 

WORSHIP THROUGH GENEROSITY— God provides for the ministry of Faith Church through your cheerful, willing, and generous giving. Thank you! You can submit your offering through our Church Center App or in the giving boxes on the back wall. All donations are tax deductible.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

December 2025:
Budgeted: $45,351.00
Received: $70,505.47
Expenses: $49,305.56
 
2025 Year-to-Date:
Budgeted: $544,212.00
Received: $492,490.57
Expenses: $532,589.99