Faith Presbyterian Church

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Faith Presbyterian Church (FPC) began in 1936 when 200 people left First and Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Wilmington because of the religious liberalism that had permeated the Presbyterian Church USA. The new church was formed as the First Independent Church of Wilmington. The new church's pastor was Dr. Harold S. Laird, the founding group's former pastor at First and Central. Dr. Laird had been removed from ministry in the Presbyterian Church USA by the New Castle Presbytery for his orthodoxy and his support for evangelical missionaries not connected with the PC USA. Faith joined the Bible Presbyterian Church in 1951 and took the name Faith Bible Presbyterian Church. At that time its Senior Pastor was the Rev. Kenneth A. Horner, Jr., the successor to Dr. Laird. Until 1962 the church met at 14th and DuPont Streets in a former Methodist Church building that the congregation had purchased shortly after it was formed. This building in Trolley Square has been demolished. A small strip shopping center now occupies the site. The Faith Congregation dedicated the current sanctuary on January 31, 1964, the property having been purchased in 1959. Construction began in September of 1962 and was completed in December of 1963. The first service in the new building was held on Christmas Eve 1963. Faith joined the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in 1957, the Reformed Presbyterian Church Evangelical Synod in 1965, and that whole denomination joined the Presbyterian Church in America in 1982. During these years FPC had two Senior Pastors, the Reverend Dan Cannon and the Reverend Frank Smick. In 1987 Pastor Brown was elected Senior Pastor. In June of 2012, Pastor Kevin Koslowsky was elected by the congregation to be FPC's sixth Senior Pastor. Between October of 2003 and the end of 2006 Faith went through a building program. 15,000 square feet of new space was built and all existing space, except for the sanctuary, was gutted and rebuilt. This project included the original 1963 space, and the gymnasium, office, and classroom space built in 1978. The rebuilt space was air conditioned, and built to the latest handicapped, environmental, and fire code standards. The Sanctuary renovations of November 2011 through May 2012 included a new roof, new air conditioning units, a rebuilt chancel, new audio/visual equipment, removal of asbestos tile and the installation of a terrazzo floor, the complete painting of the sanctuary, double glazed replacement windows, and new furnishings. We are absolutely astounded by God's provision for us over the years and for his incredible grace displayed.

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Tuesday:	09:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday:	09:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday:	09:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday:	09:00 am - 04:00 pm
Sunday:	09:00 am - 04:00 pm

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Faith Presbyterian Church can be found at the following address:

720 Marsh Rd

19803

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Christian Church, Religious Center, Religious Organization

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(302) 764-8615

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21/06/2019

Roaring into the last day of VBS saying our Bible memory verses with Pastor Kevin, Mr. Rob, and Charis!

20/06/2019

Thursday was a great day at VBS! Ask your child to share their Bible lesson from this morning with you. We learned that when life is sad...God is GOOD! Help them learn their memory verse: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 ESV

19/06/2019

We could not do VBS without our wonderful volunteers who come early each day to love and serve your children! Today we learned that when life changes, God is GOOD (and he never changes)!! Help your child learn their Bible verse at home tonight: Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 106:1

19/06/2019

We're off to an energetic start for VBS on Wednesday morning.

18/06/2019

Today at VBS we learned that when life is scary, God is GOOD!!!! Help your child learn their Bible verse at home tonight (and ask them to show you the motions): Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4

18/06/2019

Starting VBS day 2 remembering God’s promises!

18/06/2019

An iconic ad makes us feel sympathy for a discarded desk lamp. And it exposes our desires for the things of this world. Listen to Sunday's sermon in 1 John 2 from Pastor Kevin.

17/06/2019

Today at VBS we learned when life seems unfair, God is GOOD!!!! Looking forward to seeing you for day 2 of our adventure tomorrow! Help your child learn their Bible verse at home tonight: The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. Nahum 1:7 ESV

17/06/2019

Roaring our way into VBS this morning!

14/06/2019

Join us Sunday morning at 9:45 for the beginning of our summer Sunday School series. We have classes for all ages! You will find it hard to choose between our adult class offerings on character and 2 Corinthians: https://faithwilmington.com/learn/sunday-school/

14/06/2019

Wrapping up a great community group year. Thanks to @annabird7 for the group pic.

12/06/2019

Have you signed your kids up for VBS Summer Camp next week? It's not too late to sign up or invite others! We hope you will join us for a free week of fun for kids age 4 through 5th grade. https://faithwilmington.com/event/918129-2019-06-17-vbs-summer-camp/

11/06/2019

We assume that we deserve a defense if we were ever charged with a crime. But who will stand in our defense on the great day of judgment. Listen to the hope offered through the message of 1 John 2.

09/06/2019

Thank you for joining us at our fellowship time today during the Sunday school hour!

07/06/2019

This Sunday is a special one, all ages will gather in the gym from 9:45-10:30 for a time of refreshments, fellowship, and to welcome the Corwin family.

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Special Music June 2, 2019

Our music to accompany communion today was a blessing! Pastor Kevin Koslowsky, his wife Laura, and their daughter Leah singing "Only A Holy God" by CityAlight.

The Rejoice! Choir

Thank you Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church for sharing your voices with us in worship this morning!

What do we do at Faith Explored?

Have you ever wondered what we do at Faith Explored? Join us Wednesdays from 6-8 PM to find out, we would love to have you and a friend join us tonight! Register at: www.faithwilmington.com/explore

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