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TEXT & SERMON TITLE FOR SUNDAY SERVICE – September 01, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. Scripture: Romans 5: 12-21 B.C. Art. 14-15 (PH page 830-32) Message: “How Much Sin is Forgiven?”Today’s Message: As we continue in the Belgic Confession (BC), we now consider what we believe about the forgiveness of sins and specifically original sin as our text explains them. There are many wrong versions of what sin is, taking it too lightly, and what it takes for total forgiveness. The wages of sin is death, but Praise God he has saved all who believe in Jesus!**************************************************************************************************************This Week At Faith… S.S. NurseryC. NurseryChildren’s ChurchRefreshmentsGreeterPrayer TeamCleaning 08/31No CCEthanNo CCDenise G.TBASabinDonated************************************************************************************************************** Women of Faith Bible Study – will begin Sept. 05 at 9:30 A.M. in conference room. We will study what holiness means in our daily lives. See Rose V.E. for more information. Books are $7.00 each.Men of Faith Bible/Prayer Breakfast – Saturday 07, September 2019 at 8:30 A.M. in conference room.SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK OFF – will be Sunday morning, September 01, beginning with shared meal at 8:30 A.M. with a short program at 9 focusing on the Psalms.Christian Guidance and insight is available daily on many modern issues and problems at BreakPoint.org. Subscribe free.Everyone is encouraged – to enter the Sanctuary for worship time. It seems too many stay out in the entry area during worship.Thanks to everyone – who helps us recycle, please pay attention to what can and can’t be recycled, especially no food, liquids, bottle caps, or any trash.If you know anyone not included on our Photo Board please let Pastor Tom or any Council member know, we want to include everyone.Thanks to everyone who helps us recycle, please pay attention to what can and can’t be recycled, especially no food, liquids, bottle caps, or any trash.CELL PHONES: Please turn off (or silence) your cell phones during our service. Thank you.OUR PRAYER TEAM IS READY TO PRAY WITH YOU – If you have special prayer needs some of our people will be in the prayer closet at the back of the worship auditorium to join with you in prayer.

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The Culbertsons’ Visit

By Faith Presbyterian Reformed Church

Former Pastor Neil and Janie-Lou Culbertson came to visit Faith Church for just under two weeks from January 24 to approximately February 5. The Culbertsons pastored Faith Church for 27 years and moved to Tacoma, Washington a year or so ago to pastor a church there.

Recently, Pastor Neil has been diagnosed with brain cancer and it appears, short of a miracle of God’s healing grace, that his time here with us is only for about a year. This visit is a parting and a good-bye with the promise of meeting again in our future with Christ.

Pastor Neil in former days while pastoring Faith Church

Great Past — Bright Future

By Faith Presbyterian Reformed Church

The pastoral search phase for a church as it waits upon God for its new pastor can be a stretching time. During our three year search period at Faith Church, God has been so very good to us! He has sent several quality men of God to feed the flock, including three interim pastors. Eric Sorensen was our first interim pastor easing us into the search period, serving along with his wife Karyn and two daughters. Rev. Henry DeVries and his wife, Judy, were a natural and welcome “fit” having served many years as missionaries in the Philippines and Guam and having been an important part of Faith Church during their time on Guam. Finally, Rev. Verlan Van Ee along with his wife, Becky, and their son spent about seven months with us ministering in various ways.

Standing in the gap often, preaching as needed were staff members from Pacific Islands University, a local bible university with which Faith Church has enjoyed a longstanding relationship. We also heard from our elders Jeff Nelson, Betwin Alokoa and Dr. Bill Wood and Pastor James of the Chuukese congregation that meets in our church. We have not suffered from spiritual hunger. The Lord faithfully sent His servants to feed His lambs!

Along with maintaining our usual activities and programs, we celebrated baptisms, shared a fun family field day, began a new ladies bible study group, and extended the right hand of fellowship to new members. One highlight was an opportunity to minister to about 50 Marines and Navy sailors who were ported to Guam for a few days and wanted to do some work projects. The work was followed by a fiesta and informal worship service. We look forward to what the Lord has in store for us here at Faith Church into the future.

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Installation of Pastor Tom Van Engen

By Faith Presbyterian Reformed Church

Fully “Installed”

“It was he who gave some to be…pastors and teachers…” Eph. 4:11

It was with much anticipation that a friendly group from the congregations welcomed Rev. Tom Van Engen and his wife, Rose, at the airport in May. Shortly thereafter, on May 26th we celebrated the Lord’s calling of Pastor Tom to Faith Church — the culmination of a three-year search process!

Representing the Greater Los Angeles classis, under whose umbrella Faith Church falls, Rev. Sid Sybenga of Hope International Church in California came to officiate the installation service. The term “installation” elicited a powerful picture of refrigerator installation. For, the installer does not bring power or water with him. Instead, he connects up the machine to the power and water sources. Likewise, it is the Holy Spirit’s job to empower His servants by His Word. Pastor Sid commented on four roles of a pastor – namely preaching the gospel of the Kingdom, administering the sacraments, praying and shepherding the flock. All must be done in the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word.

The ceremony began with a charge and a special prayer including the laying of hands. The congregation responded by completing their own vow before God. Gifts were presented to Pastor Tom by the elders and deacons symbolizing ministry gifts of the Spirit to be manifested among us as we minister to one another. Concluding the formal part of the ceremony, we recited the Lord’s Prayer together.

The morning worship service continued with Brother Sid bringing the Word from Colossians 1:23-29 where he charged Faith Church’s new pastor to remain focused on the gospel and not be sidetracked by attempting to do ministry in his own strength. He shared that as a servant of Christ there will be a need to rejoice in His calling, even when it hurts. The result will be greater fruitfulness.

Bro. Sid also had a charge for the congregation, as well, from Col. 1:3-8. A faithful minister requires a faithful congregation. We need to be aware that many pastors are resigning due to loneliness, job demands, conflicts within the congregation, and/or discouragement. For this reason, the apostle Paul often said “pray for me”. Rather than “kill the goose that laid the golden egg”, a metaphor that Sid alluded to, may we be like Epaphras whom Paul called “a faithful minister of Christ on (his) behalf.” (Col. 1:7)

As if the morning installation service wasn’t enough to fill our hearts, we concluded the day with a shared meal together. The timing couldn’t have been better! We were also celebrating ten years in our church building! The Garvilles family graciously prepared a slideshow commemorating that important event.

Filled with the hope and joy of the Holy Spirit, and with a pastor “fully installed” and plugged into the power source, we enter a new chapter in Faith Church Guam’s history.