Jared Millican stands on stage for the recognition of his ordination in 2022

LIVING FAITH MAGAZINE

Where Do Pastors Come From?

By Ian Rush

Ordination is the process by which local churches test, affirm, and commission men to pastoral ministry. Our church’s ordination process consists of three qualifications in the areas of character, competency, and knowledge.

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Fire Response and Recovery Needs

It’s comforting to see how the Body of Christ has stepped up to care for those of us who are hurting from the impact of fire destruction and evacuation. Keep checking with your Growth Group and neighbors about their needs! Please fill out this form if you have a fire-related need or want to offer help to those affected.

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THIS SUNDAY

August 9, 2026

This Sunday, global partner Jared Millican will preach on Ephesians 2:1-3 and the deadly condition from which Christ saves us!

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Sermon notes

GLORY OF GOD
Call to Worship: Malachi 1:11
This Is the Day
All Things

GRAVITY OF SIN
Confession: John 14:26–27; 16:8–15
Gathered Prayer

GRANDEUR OF GRACE
Help Us See Christ
Assurance: Romans 5:1–5

Church Life
Prayer & Offering

The Word
Ephesians 2:1–3: Jared Millican

RESPONSE & SENDING
The Lord's Supper
God of Every Grace
Benediction: John 1:16

Announcements

Summer Worship Concert
Sunday, August 30, 6:30 pm
Details

Summer Sunday School
Sundays through August 23, 8:30 am
Details, topics, and teachers

GrayBeards Barbecue
Saturday, August 22, noon
Details and registration

Children's Ministry Training
Wednesday, September 2, 6:30 pm
Details and RSVP

Community Announcements

Open House Reception for the Millicans
Submitted by Kelli Dionne
Welcome Jared and Claire Millican and their children while they're visiting Spokane from the Czech Republic! Join us this Sunday, August 9, from noon to 2:00 pm, for cake, coffee, and fellowship.

Note: The reception has been moved to Room 165 (youth/college room) because Indian Trail Church is using our building for their worship service this Sunday afternoon.

Members may submit announcements here and share with our Facebook community here.

Family Ministries

THIS SUNDAY IN BIBLE SCHOOL

God Uses Esther to Protect the Jews

Passage: Esther
Principle: Believers trust in God’s plan, power, and protection.

Ask your child these questions:

How did Esther become Ahasuerus’ queen?
What events led to God’s protection of the Jews?

Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:

By praising God, who controls every event.
By being courageous in doing the right thing.

Next Week: Nehemiah 1:1–4:23; 6:15–16

Stewardship

GIVING FISCAL YEAR TO DATE*

Budgeted: $1,893,600
Actual: $2,005,208

NEXT GENERATION FACILITY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Pledged: $71,166
Given: $636,069
Goal: $2,000,000

*Year-to-date totals are through last Sunday. All donations to Faith Bible Church are received with gratitude and are subject to the discretion of the elders, who will allocate funds as needed to support the church’s mission and ministry.

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Seth Weber

Faith Bible Church | Communications Director

Faith Bible Church | Spokane, WA

A Loving Community Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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Faith Weekly: August 9, 2026