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Updated May 28th, 2020 at 2:00PM
 

Hello Free Life Church!

Phase 1 of reopening for Northern Virginia has begun! 
This Sunday, June 7th, we will open at 10:00AM (live streaming will start at 10:15AM). This time will be for adults and children 12 and over as there will be no children’s church or worship provided that day.
We look forward to reopening for our regular service including worship and childcare, the following Sunday, June 14th.

We are looking forward to connecting with you in person soon – in the meantime, we hope you stay connected through the various online zoom meetings and groups that are available.

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  • March 19, 2020 - 8:30AM
    Updated March 19th, 2020 at 8:30AM
     

    Dear Friends,

    We here at Free Life Church are working hard to keep up with the frequent updates and recommendations from the nation’s leaders regarding coronavirus. There have been many conversations among our pastors about what is best for us to do, how we can help our community, and how we can remain a light of hope by continuing to spread the message of God’s love. 

    We care for you and want nothing more than to maintain community as much as possible, especially during times of trial. However, we also feel a commitment to honor the request of President Trump and Governor Northam, and to love our neighbors by doing our part to prevent the spread of coronavirus.  

    For this reason, the decision was made to suspend all church activities until further notice, but we are working on ways to connect online!

    Our pastors and staff are in frequent communication during this evolving situation and will announce further updates as plans develop. We are looking into ways to leverage our technology resources to provide weekly messages in preparation for an extended closure. A video message from Clayton will be released later this week which will address some questions many have been asking. 

    Please, make sure to be subscribed to our main communication channels so you are always up to date, and if you need help connecting to these channels, please let us know by calling us at the church number and we will gladly help you. 

    The church office is operating with irregular hours to allow our staff the flexibility to manage the needs of family while maintaining continuity of operations. We are here for you and want to assist you in any way we can. We are monitoring email and voicemails closely. If you or someone you know within the FLC community needs assistance in any area, please contact us at 703-443-1044 or flcadmin@freelifechurchva.com.

  • March 15, 2020 - 1:00PM

    UPDATE: COVID-19 National Day of Prayer

     
    Today, Sunday, March 15 has been proclaimed a National Day of Prayer by President Trump.  In support of this important call, we offer resources to connect with others who are joining in prayer, as well as resources that can help to guide your prayer time.
     

    National Day of Prayer

    Click here to view the official proclamation.  You may also download a pdf version with prayer prompts here.

    How do I find peace?

    Intercessors for America offers a helpful guide for how to find peace in difficult times.  This may serve as an encouragement to you or a friend in this season.  Please click here to download this guide and consider a visit to the website for more about praying for our nation today and in the future.

    Prayer Movement Webcast with One Voice Prayer & Paula White

    One Voice Prayer Movement is hosting a webcast and open call tonight at 8:00pm.  To join go to onevoiceprayermovement.com, scroll down to the COVID-19 National Day of Prayer webcast. 

    If you are unable to join the webcast, you may call in to 712-775-7430 (no code needed) or 712-775-7341 with code 2452#

    Prayer and Fasting

    An global Esther fast has been called for March 18-20 to take a stand against coronavirus. Click here to join with thousands of others who are participating in this corporate fast.

    More information about fasting can be found in our recent sermon series “When You Fast.”

    “If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14

    We encourage our entire community to be in prayer for the nation’s leaders, for those impacted by the current situation in various ways (illness, financial hardship, loneliness, fear, among others), and most of all for an end to the spread of coronavirus.

    Further updates to our schedule of church activities will be posted on our website and social media as plans develop. 

    If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at flcadmin@freelifechurchva.com

  • March 14, 2020 - 6:00PM

    UPDATE: After further consideration the leadership of Free Life Church has made the decision to cancel our service on Sunday, March 15. 

    Plans for future services will be announced as they develop.  
     
    President Trump has called a national day of prayer on Sunday, March 15. We would encourage everyone to be in prayer for our nation’s leaders, for those impacted by the current situation, and most of all for an end to the spread of coronavirus.
     
    For any questions or concerns, please contact us at flcadmin@freelifechurchva.com
  • March 13, 2020 - 9:00PM
    **Parts of this update have been omitted due to the changing circumstances.
     

    HOW CAN WE VIEW THIS SITUATION AS CHILDREN OF GOD?

     

    “For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)


    Power

    We are not powerless in the situation. We serve a great God and He has given us tools with which to fight our battles. We encourage you to treat this as an opportunity to take extra time to pray, to worship our King, and to remember that He sits enthroned above it all.

    Love

    Love God. Love one another. Be aware of God’s great love for us.  Be ready to assist those in need. 

    There are no changes or cancellations to our regular weekly activities at this time. Should the need for a cancellation arise, we will notify the community through our usual channels of email, text, and social media.  Please email flcadmin@freelifechurchva.com to be signed up for our weekly email. Still, neither illness, nor the threat of illness should cause us to panic, but to trust God. The Lord remains our refuge and strength, “an ever-present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1). To trust in the Lord amid trouble is to experience and bear witness to the power of Christ. He has a plan and purpose for your life and will complete the work He has begun.

    A Sound Mind

    On a practical level, we encourage you to exercise wisdom as you make the decision to attend services in person or not.  If you are at increased risk, if you or your children are ill, remain at home, allow time for rest/recovery and follow recommended guidelines.

    As we walk this out together, we encourage you to have faith in the One who will be glorified in all things.  

    “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your concerns to God.”  (Philippians 4:6 )

    Prayer

    Please be in prayer for:

    • Wisdom for our national and local leaders as they guide our community through this time
    • Healthcare providers and caregivers
    • Those in our community with limited resources who are likely to be highly impacted by the current situation

    As always, we welcome you to contact us via email at flcadmin@freelifechurchva.com.