First Friends Church

Part of being able to is discerning the lies. One of the characteristics of false teachers that Pastor Nathanael talked about this past week is that they are really popular because they tell people what they want to hear. But be on guard! The truth can often be unpopular.

"...if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." - 2 Chronicles 7:14

Pray for our nation. Pray for our leaders. And pray that hearts would turn to Jesus.

Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer, but why do we pray? Well, here are four of the many reasons!

Who or what will you be praying for this week?

Want to grow in spiritual maturity but don't know where to start? As Pastor Nathanael suggested this past Sunday, begin with reading the Word!

Getting in the habit of reading God's truth is crucial to the life of us as believers as we seek to know God and His character more. If you desire to take this step for yourself but maybe need some accountability to stay on track, you can join alongside other members of the church for our year-long Bible Reading Initiative which started this past Sunday!

Sign up through the link: https://firstfriends.ccbchurch.com/.../226/responses/new
OR text "Bible" to 330-846-5878.

Check out some of our favorite captured moments from our "Beautiful One" Women's Conference this past weekend!! Huge thanks to all who joined and contributed to this remarkable gathering of sisterhood and faith!!

"By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. " 2 Peter 1:3

This Sunday the worship team will be introducing the song "Holy Forever" by Chris Tomlin both at our morning services and at our worship night event at 5pm! While this specific arrangement of music is new to our church's worship set lists, the lyrics themselves reflect the anthem of Heaven that has been and will continue to be echoed throughout all of eternity...

“Day and night they never stop saying: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.'” (Revelation 4:8)

How awesome is it that we get to join in singing a song to the Lord that has been sung before we were born and will continue to be sung after we draw our last breath?!

Chris Tomlin - Holy Forever (Live) feat. Jenn & Brian Johnson Official Video for “Holy Forever” by Chris Tomlin, Jenn Johnson, & Brian Johnson Recorded Live from Good Friday Nashville 2023 Listen to more from Chris Toml...

Reminiscing on these fun moments from Pizza and Game Night 2024:)

Join us for worship, prayer, fellowship, and biblical teaching that focuses on reflecting the beauty of our Savior. We will be encouraged and empowered to live authentically as the beautiful women God created us to be!

Register through the link:
https://firstfriends.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/227/responses/new

"...not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith." Philippians 3:8-9

Through Him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His name. Hebrews 13:15

Check out the praises we will be offering up to the Lord this Sunday through the links below:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/4-7-24-first-friends-worship/pl.u-JPAZ0kmsWREEg2

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Gg42QC4ckS3uA7CphwdLs?si=AKVaKDoATiiIRekwiNXmBw&pi=u-RzmzzIJLQfeb

Join us April 14th for a time of worship in L-41 & 42!

(Childcare for newborns through 4 years old available)

Whether you've never read the Bible before or you've read it straight through multiple times, we are so excited to invite YOU to join with us in the 🚨Bible Reading Initiative!🚨 Together as a church, we are challenging ourselves to complete this year-long Bible reading plan which will run from April 21, 2024–April 20, 2025 (Easter Sunday).

What you need to do:

Sign up through the link: https://firstfriends.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/226/responses/new
OR text "Bible" to 330-846-5878.

Once you sign up, we will send you a PDF document of our plan, or you may pick one up from the church. This Bible reading plan is designed to take you through the entire Bible in one year. Additionally, we have scheduled times (TBA) to gather and celebrate what God is doing in our lives as we read His Word. We cannot wait to grow deeper in faith and truth together!

”But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where He lay.“ Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭5‬-‭6‬

Did you miss Baptism today? Check them out on our Youtube channel!

Easter Baptisms at Canton First Friends Church!

Today we remember Christ's death, but praise God that's not the end of the story! In two days we look forward to celebrating Christ's resurrection together with you through worship, water baptism, and the ringing of bells!! (Don't forget them;))

You can find this Easter's set list here:
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/easter-2024-first-friends-worship/pl.u-76oNJVpuN9xx0e

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HyWffMKRRWvrI5wRrUOis?si=B4b5JKCbTyil0DpckVBidA&pi=u-DehGt-6YTo-w

Come celebrate that HE IS RISEN this Sunday at our 9 & 10:30am services!! Bring bells! (No Equip Groups, Nursery-kindergarten programming ONLY)

You can find more information on child programming at https://firstfriends.org/easter/.

Join us this Saturday at 1pm rain or shine for a fun time of hunting easter eggs! Meet in the gym and be sure to bring your own basket. (For children through 4th grade)