FAITH RESOURCES

Walking Together through Trials and Tragedy

By Brian Sayers

As we walk with others through the impact of the Spokane fires, we need a biblical worldview that helps us understand suffering and enables us to respond faithfully to it. We also need wisdom about how to speak and how to help others.

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Reception for Joe and Hannah Grewe

This Sunday, August 16, there will be a chance to hear more from global partners Joe and Hannah Grewe about their ministry in Madrid, Spain. Come to the Reception Room after second service, noon to 2:00 pm, to ask questions and encourage them as well. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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THIS SUNDAY

August 16, 2026

This Sunday, the orchestra and choir will lead music and global partner Joe Grewe will preach on Ephesians 2:4-5 and amazing grace of God.

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Sermon notes

SCRIPTURE AND SONG
Call to Worship: Psalm 28:6–8
Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord)
Help Us See Christ
King of Kings
Assurance: John 10:27–30

CHURCH LIFE
Prayer & Offering
Special Music: Firm Foundation (He Won't)
Outreach Update: The Grewes

THE WORD
Ephesians 2:4–5: Joe Grewe

RESPONSE & SENDING
The Lord's Supper
Your Will Be Done
Benediction: Colossians 1:10

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

Summer Picnic at the Park
August 23, 12:15 pm in Corbin Park
Sisters by Grace will have their summer gathering at the picnic!

GrayBeards Barbecue
Saturday, August 22, noon
Details and registration

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

Faith Day at the Ballpark
Sunday, September 6, 1:00 pm
Details and tickets

Family Ministries

THIS SUNDAY IN BIBLE SCHOOL

God Uses Nehemiah to Rebuild Jerusalem's Wall

Passage: Nehemiah 1:1–4:23; 6:15–16
Principle: Believers must depend on God's strength to do God's will.

Ask your child these questions:

How did Nehemiah depend on God?
How did God accomplish His plan to rebuild the wall?

Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:

By depending on God's strength to do God's will.
By praising God for the blessing of being used by Him.

Next Week: Nehemiah 8–10

Stewardship

GIVING FISCAL YEAR TO DATE*

Budgeted: $1,941,750
Actual: $2,072,159

NEXT GENERATION FACILITY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Pledged: $70,451
Given: $637,264
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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Faith Bible Church | Spokane, WA

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Faith Weekly: August 16, 2026