It was a nice day for the group of young and adult members of FRCI  to have their outdoor activity in Lake Hopatcong this summer of 2009. Baptism of the few members also took place during the gathering.

Baptism is a Christian religious ceremony, a symbol of our acceptance to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Here one member is being baptized  in Lake Hopatcong.  FRCI practice of baptism is through immersion.

"Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth." Genesis 9:16

"Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will he leave it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on him my new name." Revelation 3:12

"He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock." Luke 6:48

 If you believe in your heart that you have a calling from God, do not hesitate to answer that calling. If you do not know how to start, give us a visit and we will prepare you to be equipped.

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Statement of Beliefs

We believe in the Holy Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct (II Tim. 3:15-17; Thes 2:13; II Peter 1:21).

We believe in the one true God who has revealed Himself as the eternally self existent “I AM” the creator of heaven and earth, and the Redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Deut. 6:4: Isaiah 43:10,11; Matt. 28:19; Luke 3:22)

We believe in the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ and that He is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare:

(a) His virgin birth (Matt. 1:23; Luke 1:31.35)
(b) His sinless life (Heb. 7:26; I Peter 2:22)
(c) His miracles (Acts 2:22; 10:35)
(d) His substitutionary work on the cross (I Cor. 15.3; II Con. 15:4)
(e) His bodily resurrection from the dead (Matt. 28:6: Luke 24:39; I Cor. 15:4)
(4) His exaltation to the right band of God (Acts 1:9.11; 2:33; Phil. 2:9 11 Heb. 1: 3)

We believe man was created good and upright; for God said, “Let us make man in our images, after our likeness.” However, man by voluntary transgression tell and thereby incurred not only physical death, but also spiritual death, which is separation from God (Gen. 1:26,27; 2:17, 3:6; Rom. 5:12-19)

We believe that man’s only hope of redemption is only through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God. Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir of God according to the hope of eternal life (Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Born. 10:13 15: Eph.2:8; Titus 2:11; 3:6-7). We further believe that the inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit (Rom. 8:161. The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness (Eph. 4:24; Titus 2:12).

We believe that the ordinance of baptism by immersion is commanded in the Scriptures. All who repent and believers in Christ as Saviour and Lord are to be baptized. Thus they declare to the world that they have died with Christ and that they also have been raised with Him to walk in newness of life Matt. 28:19; Mark 16:16: Acts 10:47,48; Rom. 6:4).

We believe in Holy Communion. The Lord’s Supper, consisting of the elements – bread and the fruit of the vine -— is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ (II Peter 1:4); a memorial of His suffering and death (I Cor. 11:26); and a prophecy of His second coming (I Cor. 11:26) and is enjoined on all believers “till He comes”.

We believe in the Baptism in the Holy Ghost. All believers are entitled to and should ardently expect and earnestly seek the promise of the Father, the baptism in the Holy Ghost and life according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian church. With it comes the enduement of power for life and service, the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4.8; I Cor. 12:1-31). This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth (Acts 8:12 17 10:44-46: 11:14-16; 15:7-9 . With the baptism in the Holy Ghost come such experience as an overflowing fullness of the Holy Spirit (John 7:37-39; Acts 4:8). a deepened reverence for God (Acts 2:43; Heb. 12:28), an intensified consecration to God and dedication to His work (Acts 2:42), arid a more active love for Christ. for His word, arid for the lost (Mark 16:20).

We believe that Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God (Rom. 12:12; I Thes. 5:23; Heb. 13:12). The Scripture teach a life of “holiness without which no man shall see the Lord’ (Heb. 12:14). By the power of the Holy Ghost we are able to obey the command: “Be ye holy, for I art holy” (I Peter 1:15-16). Further, Sanctification is realized in the believer by recognizing his identification with Christ in His death and resurrection and by faith reckoning daily upon he fact of that union, and by and by offering every faculty continually to the dominion of the Holy Spirit (Rom. 6:1 11,13; 8:1,2,13; Gal. 2:20; Phil 2:12,13; 1 Peter 1:5).

We believe that Church is the Body of Christ the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the Church of the First-born, which are written in heaven (Eph. 1:22-23; 2:22; Heb, 12:23). Further, since God’s purpose concerning man is to seek and to save that which is lost, to be worshipped by man, and to build a body of believers in the image of His Son, thus the Church is:

(a) To be an agency of God for evangelizing the world (Acts 1:8: Matt. 28:19-20: Mark 16:15:16
(b) To be a corporate body in which may worship God (1 Cor. 12:13)
(c) To be a channel of God’s purpose to build a body of saints being perfected in the image of His Son (Eph. 4:11-16; I Cor, 12:28:1 Cor. 14:12)

We believe in a divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry which has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in (1) evangelization of the world (Mark 16:1 5-20). (2) worship of God (John 4:23,24), arid (3) building a body of saints being perfected in the image of His Son (Eph 4:11-16).

We believe that divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the Atonement, and is the privilege of all believers (Isaiah 53:45; Matt. 8:16,17: James 5.14-16)

We believe in the resurrection of those have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord is the imminent and blessed hope of the Church (I Thes. 4:16,17; Rom. 8:23; Titus 2:13; I Cor. 15:51-52).


We believe in the second coming of Christ which includes that rapture of the saints, which is our blessed hope, followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on the earth for one thousand years (Zech. 14:5; Matt. 24:27,30; Rev. 1:7; 19:11-14; 20:1 -6). This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel (Ezek. 37:21,22; Zeph. 3:19,20; Rom. 11:26,27 and the establishment of universal peace (Isaiah 11: 6-9; Psalm 72:3-8; Micah 4:3-4)

We believe that there will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet will be cast to everlasting punishment in hell, which is the second death (Matt. 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Rev. 19:20; 20:11-15; 21:8).

We believe in the New Heavens and the New Earth. “We, according to His promise. look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness”’(11 Peter 3:13; Rev. 21:22).

Goals and Objectives:

We believe the Bible as God’s authoritative and accurate source of salvation and Christian living.

Goal:  To establish a biblical worldview in all of our people.

Objectives : > To equip our church members of our church in how to properly study the Bible.

                      > To teach our members of our church how the fundamental truths of the Christian

                         Impact their daily living.

                      > To begin a spiritual maturity class offered each Sunday that accomplishes the

                         above objectives .  

We value Evangelism that reaches those outside our church with the gospel of our Lord     Jesus Christ.

 Goal: To share the gospel within the community of New Jersey.

Objectives: >To conduct evangelism training (at least 4x a year) in sharing the gospel.

                      > To regularly conduct events that reach those who don’t know Jesus Christ.

We value Discipleship that is Transformational

Goal: To turn all the believers into followers.

Objectives:> To encourage all the members  to get involved in a Bible Study,

                         Sunday School and Leadership Trainings.

                     > To encourage all the members  to discover their spiritual gifts and begin

                         Serving. 

                      > To  encourage all the members to begin sharing the gospel to others.

We value Fellowship that is Relational and Sacrificial

Goal: To provide multiple opportunities for all the members to get involved in biblical

            Community.

Objectives:  > Provide a variety of small groups to minister to the differing needs of our  

                          Community (i.e. singles, couples, parenting etc.)

                     >  Provide a training system that would train group leaders quarterly on the   

                           Purpose of small groups as well as foster the multiplication of groups. 

We value Worship that is both accurate and genuine.  

Goal:  To provide opportunities and to encourage all the members to authentically

           Worship God In both personal and corporate settings.

Objectives: > To thoughtfully arrange our Sunday Worship in order to maximize participation

                         and purposefully engage the congregation in God –centered worship.

                      > To instruct and encourage all the congregation in some of the basic forms of

                         Personal worship such as prayer, Bible Study or Cell Group, Meditation and

                         Fasting

We believe in prayer that is passionate and Spirit Led.

Goal: To become a Church characterized by prayer.

Objectives: > For our Pastors, church leaders and members to pray regularly with other

                         Pastors, Leaders and members of the community.

                     > To encourage all the members to participate our overnight prayer meeting

                         every last Friday of the month.

                      > To encourage and provide multiple venues for all  members and leaders to

                         engage in prayer.