Faith Reformed Church

Two ways to live

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The choice we all face…

The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple—simple to be outlined in a few pages. It is a message from the Bible about God and His Son, Jesus. It is about life and death, and the chose that we all face. Read more (external site Matthias Media)…

Our Heritage

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We are a member congregation of the Reformed Church in the United States. This page provides a brief history of our denomination.

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Choosing a Church

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By Stephen Pribble

So you’re looking for a church! Finding a good home church is an exceedingly important endeavor. God’s Word requires that His people be in good and regular fellowship in the church of Jesus Christ. But among the many churches around, what is the best way to go about finding the right one? Here are some suggestions.

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Partaking of the Lord’s Supper

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Biblical Requirements for Celebrating the Lord’s Supper

Understanding the Supper

The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament of the Church instituted by Christ himself. The elements of bread and wine symbolize, for believers, the broken body and shed blood of Christ and our participation at the Lord’s Table represents our communion with Christ. These elements do not physically change into the body and blood of Christ, nor are these elements to be the object of worship. We are to worship the Triune God alone and not any part of His creation.

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Find Life

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It is our desire that you know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. If you are uncertain about this, we invite you to read further.

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Our Denomination

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What is the Reformed Church in the United States?

By Rev. Frank Walker

THE fact that you are reading this text shows that you have some curiosity regarding the Reformed Church. Perhaps you are looking for a new church and want to see what we have to offer. Maybe you are just curious about the meaning of the word reformed in our name. Or, possibly, you thought the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) ceased to exist in the 1930s, and are somewhat surprised to find otherwise. In any case, we hope to answer your questions.

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Responsibilities of Membership

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“First, that believers, all and every one, as members of Christ have part in Him and in all His treasures and gifts; secondly, that each one must feel himself bound to use his gifts, readily and cheerfully, for the advantage and welfare of other members.” (Heidelberg Catechism, Q. 55)

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Marks of a Christian

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The following article addresses the important question, “What is a Christian” and “Are You Born Again.” We urge ask you to carefully consider your own state before God.

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Privileges of Membership

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Central to the privileges of membership in Christ’s Church is satisfaction in pleasing the Lord by uniting publicly with the visible church and in giving expression to your faith. It is the sense that you are a vital part of this church in the fullest possible sense. As such, you’ll be standing alongside all the other members of our church and actively working as part of the fellowship of God’s people.

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Principles for Church Music

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The Statement was adopted by the Synod of the Christian Reformed Church of 1953, while the Implications were recommended to the churches for study. From the Psalter Hymnal of 1959, revised for use here.

PRINCIPLE: THE MUSIC OF THE CHURCH SHOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR WORSHIP

The music of the church should be worshipful

In spirit, form, and content it must be a positive expression of Scripturally religious thought and feeling. It should serve the ministry of the Word.

The music of the church should be beautiful

Its religious thought or spirit should be embodied appropriately in the poetry as poetry, in the music as music, and in the blending of these in song. It should satisfy the aesthetic laws of balance, unity, variety, harmony, design, rhythm, restraint, and fitness which are the conditions of all art.