Faith Community Church

Faith Community Church Visit us: 29 Carver Road in Plymouth. Join us for worship every Saturday @ 4:30 pm and Sunday @ 9 & 10:30 am. We are a Christ centered, Biblical church.

We believe in the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives. We strive to live by our Core Values:
“Loving Christ, Growing Relationships, Reshaping Lives”!

Encouraging Words: Sincerity in a time of insincerityRead 2 Timothy 1 (NLT)Thought for the Day: “I am reminded of your s...
06/24/2026

Encouraging Words: Sincerity in a time of insincerity

Read 2 Timothy 1 (NLT)
Thought for the Day: “I am reminded of your sincere faith.”

A while back, I had a conversation with my Dad about Christian figures in the 21st Century and pointed out a significant concern. In our time of social media, it seems like so many desire fame. In our current cultural context, this fame comes most easily through controversy. While commonplace in our society, fame born of pure controversy is quite far from the Biblical concept of faith. In the New Testament, we see that those living strong lives of faith learned to live the right way within the context of a pagan culture, knowing that devotion to Christ and gaining large popular followings are typically mutually exclusive paths.

In the Apostle Paul’s second letter to Timothy, we see firsthand the value of living faithfully. Rather than fame or controversy, Paul reminded Timothy of his family’s heritage. They lived out a sincere faith: “I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you.” Writing at the end of his ministry, Paul was not impressed by those who drew large crowds or performed amazing deeds. Instead, he was inspired by the multi-generational faith of a common family.

What does it mean to live as a Christian today? While it seems like others may try to be showy by seeking controversy, let’s remember the wisdom of the Apostle Paul. While influence on social media or controversy may look important for a moment, in the long run, neither lasts. Instead, let’s learn to trust Christ and realize He will help us become both sincere and strong!

In Christ,
Pastor David

Encouraging Words: Do I need realignment today?Read Matthew 22:34-40 (NLT)Thought for the Day: What do I actually priori...
06/23/2026

Encouraging Words: Do I need realignment today?

Read Matthew 22:34-40 (NLT)
Thought for the Day: What do I actually prioritize in my life?

After taking the driving test twice, I got my driver’s license. About a year later, I got in my car to drive to work. At the time, I was working at a restaurant in Plymouth, and that day my shift began at 4:00 PM. As I approached the intersection near my work, I looked at the clock and saw that it was 3:58. So, instead of slowing down, I sped up and took a turn faster than I should have. While nothing horrible happened, I misjudged the angle and ended up hitting the curb. Other than losing a hubcap, it seemed like everything was fine. So, I parked my car, clocked in right on time, and avoided the wrath of my manager.

The next day, I went for a drive to see a friend. When I pulled onto the highway and reached the speed limit, I noticed my car was shaking just a little. Then, when I hit cruise control, I noticed my car pulling slightly to the right whenever I tried to go straight (if you ever drive with me, you will know that I am a true believer in the importance of cruise control and use it constantly). But I kept going and picked up my friend at his house. Fortunately, he was less mechanically challenged than I am. He informed me that I must have knocked my car “out of alignment” and needed to take it to the mechanic.

In our Christian lives, we can easily find ourselves “out of alignment.” Rather than loving God first, we often take things out of their proper place and put them on God’s level. While an appropriate amount of comfort is helpful, making it the most important thing gets wonky. When we prioritize anything over God, we live “out of alignment.”

Whenever we find ourselves “out of alignment”, let’s remember the words of Jesus: “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”

In Christ,
Pastor David

Encouraging Words: What actually matters?Read Mark 12:35-40 (NLT)Thought for the Day: The heart is what matters!Have you...
06/22/2026

Encouraging Words: What actually matters?

Read Mark 12:35-40 (NLT)
Thought for the Day: The heart is what matters!

Have you ever taken time to consider some of the “perks” you enjoy from various parts of your life? Perhaps you are in a job that gives you extra time off or access to discounted tickets for your favorite sports team. Or maybe your office or apartment has a scenic view of the ocean that you enjoy each morning.

The best thing about perks is that they make some of the ordinary parts of life slightly (or even significantly) more enjoyable. The worst thing is that sometimes, we make the perks most important. If we have friends with special connections, do we focus on those relationships or just look forward to cashing in on these perks?

After effectively silencing the religious elites in Mark 12, Jesus warns the people to beware of religious leaders who use status and prestige to lord over others. “They like to parade around in flowing robes and receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces. And how they love the seats of honor in the synagogues and the head table at banquets. Yet they shamelessly cheat widows out of their property and then pretend to be pious”. Let’s not miss the warning Jesus offers: faith and leadership are about serving, not perks!

Over and over throughout Scripture, we are reminded that God wants our hearts. Jesus came not to be served, but to serve others, and He invites each of us to do the same. If we simply try to see what following God “gets” us in terms of perks, we have a big problem on our hands! Instead, let’s remember that the heart is what matters!

In Christ,
Pastor David

Happy Father’s Day from all your friends here at Faith Community Church!
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from all your friends here at Faith Community Church!

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

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Encouraging Words: Honoring JuneteenthRead Psalm 78:1-8 (NLT)Thought for the Day: We can always learn from our past!Toda...
06/19/2026

Encouraging Words: Honoring Juneteenth

Read Psalm 78:1-8 (NLT)
Thought for the Day: We can always learn from our past!

Today, our nation observes the oldest known African-American celebration in our nation’s history. Two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, a final group of slaves living in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom from slavery. On June 19, 1865, they were free.

Living today in 2026, we need to take time to both learn and reflect on our history. Throughout the Bible, we see the importance of learning the lessons of previous generations. Consider the words of the Psalmist: “I will teach you hidden lessons from our past— stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us.”

Each new generation faces this choice: we can learn from the wisdom and experiences of those who came before us. Or we can ignore these voices and learn the hard way through our own firsthand experience.

Today, as our nation observes Juneteenth, let’s thank God for the opportunity to listen and learn. While we will never get life perfectly, we can always be more open to learning from our past as we trust God and move forward.

In Christ,
Pastor David

Encouraging Words: First LoveRead Revelation 2:1-5 (NLT)Thought for the Day: Jesus is my first love!Take a moment to thi...
06/18/2026

Encouraging Words: First Love

Read Revelation 2:1-5 (NLT)
Thought for the Day: Jesus is my first love!

Take a moment to think back to what it was like at first... Before things got complicated and life got in the way, what was it like at first with your (fill in the blank)? In the moments before you went on your first date with your spouse, how did you feel? When you held a baby for the first time? When you nailed the interview and first got hired for the job you had dreamed of? When you first gave your life to Jesus and knew anything was possible with Him?

There’s something almost magical about “firsts”. But, how often do we approach today as we did at the beginning? If we are honest with ourselves, we have likely abandoned that first love in many parts of our lives. Rather than cherishing each moment, it is easy to focus on the fact that everything seems to have changed from those cherished memories of the start.

Let’s get back to our first love in Jesus, the One whose love for us inspires us to love others. Rather than wasting even one moment more, today is the day to turn back and ask the Holy Spirit to bring us back to the start. With Jesus’ love at the center of our lives, a real and lasting reset of anything else is possible!

In Christ,
Pastor David

Encouraging Words: Is God willing to work with anyone?Read 1 Samuel 10:9-16 (NLT)Thought for the Day: God does not call ...
06/17/2026

Encouraging Words: Is God willing to work with anyone?

Read 1 Samuel 10:9-16 (NLT)
Thought for the Day: God does not call the equipped, but equips the called!

In the time of Old Testament Israel, family of origin was everything. Who you were and could become was determined by your nationality, tribal affiliation (out of twelve options), and family unit. If you were born to a carpenter, you became a carpenter. If you were a Son of Levi, you were destined for religious service.

One day, a young man named Saul followed the words of the Prophet Samuel and began to accept God’s call on his life. However – not everyone was impressed. Even after the Holy Spirit came upon Saul powerfully, there were doubters. One remarked: “Can anyone become a prophet, no matter who his father is?” (10:12)

What was this onlooker asking? He was verbally processing some preconceived notions and misconceptions he had about God. Up until that point, he had assumed that God worked exclusively within the social structure of his society. But, he had it backwards. Instead, the social structure fell under God’s authority… and could be ignored whenever God found it necessary.

For example, God used unqualified/unequipped people like…

-David, a shepherd-boy, Jesse’s youngest son, as King of Israel. (1 Sam 16)
-Ittai, a Philistine from Gath, to protect King David. (2 Sam 15, 18)
-Amos, a common shepherd and farmer, to prophesy to Israel. (Amos 7)

Can anyone become a _________, no matter who his/her father is? YES!

God can and will use anyone willing to love, serve, and follow Him. Why? Well, it’s simple: He does not call the equipped, but equips the called. This includes us!

In Christ,
Pastor David

Encouraging Words: Why We Use Daily DevotionalsRead Psalm 1 (NLT)Thought for the Day: Devotionals help us interact with ...
06/16/2026

Encouraging Words: Why We Use Daily Devotionals

Read Psalm 1 (NLT)
Thought for the Day: Devotionals help us interact with God’s Word.

When we read a daily devotional, we are carrying on a tradition that goes back over a thousand years. Devotionals started in the 9th Century when Oengus the Culdee authored the Felire (in Ireland). While we know few details of Oengus’ life, the impact of his contribution can’t be overstated. Carrying on the tradition, The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas a Kempis, had an impact on a young John Wesley. Over the centuries, Leo Tolstoy, Oswald Chambers, and today Sarah Young (author of Jesus Calling) have carried on this tradition.

However, the purpose of each devotional hasn’t changed. They help us reflect on God’s Word each day. Is it any wonder that in the late 1930’s, when Dr. Bob and Bill Wilson, founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, wanted to help those in recovery learn to think differently, they handed out copies of The Upper Room?

The Book of Psalms stresses the importance of encountering God’s Word daily: “Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.” Rather than reading Scripture once and saying ‘I’m all set’, the Psalmist encourages us to meditate on it. By listening to God’s Word each day, we are able to internalize the meaning and let the Holy Spirit apply it to our lives. The Bible, God’s Word, really is the master text for our lives.

Countless Christians have paved the road for us. Today, daily devotionals like “Our Daily Bread”, “The Upper Room”, and our very own “Encouraging Words” are available. Whenever you read one, know that this helpful tradition started over 1000 years ago. Devotionals are still around today because they have helped so many people. When put into practice, devotionals enrich our lives!

In Christ,
Pastor David

Encouraging Words: Am I ready to listen to God?Read Luke 15:11-24 (NLT)Thought for the Day: Life isn’t about MY SHARE!Th...
06/15/2026

Encouraging Words: Am I ready to listen to God?

Read Luke 15:11-24 (NLT)
Thought for the Day: Life isn’t about MY SHARE!

The Prodigal Son was unwilling to wait, and therefore, he missed “The Big Picture”. He wanted what he wanted, and he wanted it now. He also didn't care what his older brother had to say about it. Rather than listening to his father’s guidance and waiting for the appropriate time, the Prodigal Son immediately asked for ‘MY SHARE’. With his request granted, the Prodigal Son took off… until he burned out. Eventually, he came to his senses, realizing it was time to return home. It was at this point that something amazing happened.

When the Prodigal Son returned to his father’s house, he had a new perspective: “Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.” After foolishly spending his father’s money and ending up penniless, the Prodigal Son learned an important lesson. What he saw as ‘MY SHARE’ wasn’t his at all…after all, his father was still alive. Anything the Prodigal Son was given had been a gift, not something he deserved. But this time, rather than doubling down and demanding something else from his father, the Prodigal Son turned away from his entitlement. With a new mindset, he chose to return home… he was even willing to become a servant. He was finally ready to listen!

By setting aside unreasonable demands and expectations, the Prodigal Son finally found the happiness he was looking for. This happened once he got over his arrogance and appreciated just being embraced by his father. And, it is a lesson we can all learn. No matter where we find ourselves, let’s slow down and stop fixating on silly things like ‘MY SHARE’.

Scripture is clear → A prodigal's life gets better once he or she is ready to listen.

In Christ,
Pastor David

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