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Dr. Allen Tomlinson: Pastor Allen Tomlinson moved to New Hampshire back in 1988, to become the senior pastor of the First Congegational Church in Merrimack. He is originally from Illinois, and had been a pastor for about 10 years in the midwest. He has degrees from Fort Wayne Bible College, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Whitefield Theological Seminary. He is a member of the Orthdox Presbytertian Church denomination, though the First Congregational Church is independent. He is married to Ann and they have 3 grown children and 10 grandchildren. For relaxation they enjoy their grandchildren, reading out loud together, going for beautiful New England drives, and occasional hiking. The Merrimack church family has become incredibly important to them over the last 21 years. The Gospel of Jesus Christ has proven itself to them all their lives. Both Allen and Ann came to faith at a fairly early age, both were reared in the faith of Jesus Christ and have found God's grace sweeter and more powerful as each year goes by. Dr. Tomlinson is a Teaching Elder in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church

Allen and Ann on a Missions trip in Egypt

World War I Celebration: This photo was taken June 13, 1919 at the celebration for Merrimack's WWI veterans which was held on the church's front lawn.  Elm trees were subsequently planted at the church in memory of two who were killed, Gilbert Duncan Fraser and James H. Ferguson.  The names of forty nine veterans were added to the town's Civil War monument which is on the church lawn facing  the Town Hall.

Randomly generated epitaph taken from those at the cemetery on the corner of Turkey Hill and Meetinghouse road, the original site of our building and the resting place of many of our founding members:

SHEDD, Caroline, dau. of Dennis & Elizabeth SHEDD, d. Jan. 2, 1878, Age 70, b. Sept. 30, 1808
"Asleep in Jesus Blessed sleep
From which none ever wake to weep."

The Analogy of Faith: The Biblical, Logical and Reformed Rule of Bible Interpretation by Rev. Dr. Allen Tomlinson
	This book establishes the principles for Biblical interpretation and presents guidelines for the student of the Word for properly interpreting Scripture. Chapter contents: Chapter 1 "The Analogy of Faith: Definition" Chapter 2 "The Logical Rule as the Biblical Rule: Part One" Chapter 3 "The Logical Rule as the Biblical Rule: Conclusion" Chapter 4 "Subsidiary Principles Derived From the Analogy of Faith" Chapter 5 "The Analogy of Faith: The Hermeneutical Rule of Historic Reformed Theology" Chapter 6 "The Analogy of Faith: Summary" Paperback, 87 pages. The price is $5 (includes postage), and may be ordered by sending your request to  info @ fccmerrnh.org.
Does God's Word Command Believers to Join the Visible Church? by Rev. Dr. Allen Tomlinson
	The Bible knows nothing of a saved person who does not join the church. It knows nothing of an unchurched Christianity. It knows nothing of the church viewing as a Christian those who are refusing to unite with the visible Body of Christ - the Church. This is seen in several references in the Gospels, in the Acts of the Apostles throughout, and in the New Testament epistles. This pamphlet provides nine arguments from Scripture that God wants believers to become members of a visible church. Paperback, 11 pages. The pamphlet is free, and may be ordered by sending your request to  info @ fccmerrnh.org.
Woman's Place in the Home? Are Christian Women Commanded to Have Domestic Priorities? by Rev. Dr. Allen Tomlinson
	An exegetical investigation into the question over the woman's role as a homemaker. Chapter one looks at the New Testament commands for women to have domestic goals and chapter two examines in detail three Greek words important to the issue. The third section provides exegesis for 1 Timothy 2:8-15, followed by a careful examination of Proverbs 31. The book also covers exceptional cases and ends with a look at the Creation of Eve for insight as to the purpose of woman in her origin. Paperback, 56 pages. The price is $3 (includes postage), and may be ordered by sending your request to  info @ fccmerrnh.org.
The Word is Worth a Thousand Pictures: Preaching in the Electronic Age. by Rev. Gregory Edward Reynolds, D.Min. Pastor of Amoskeag Presbyterian Church (OPC), Manchester, NH.
	In the age of electronic media, how should the Christian Church integrate modern forms of communication into the ministry? The Rev. Dr. Gregory Reynolds has provided the Church with a cogent, thorough, and Biblical resource that provdes much needed wisdom to this modern question, reminding us as well of the primacy of preaching. Paperback, 504 pages.
The Confession of Faith and Catechisms with Proof Texts OPC edition of the Westminster Standards
	We will send you a copy of this beautiful hard-bound edition for our cost from the OPC, $12. Please send your request to info @ fccmerrnh.org.