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Welcome to Pastor Zehnder's Page Weekends in Pentecost The church year is divided into two parts – a festival
half that centers around Christmas and Easter, and a non-festival
half that begins after Pentecost.
We are in that second half of the church year where our focus is on
the growth of the individual believer and the growth of the church. So we focus on the life giving words and
works of our Lord Jesus. The Pentecost
season runs from Pentecost (June 4) up to the beginning of the new church
year in Advent (December 3). Sermon Series During the weekends each summer we focus on
exploring a book of the Bible. This
summer we will begin with Luke’s account of Acts. As we look at the
beginnings of the Church and the acts of the apostles, we will also see the
significant empowering that came by the Holy Spirit. Starting on the weekend of August 27, we
will begin our Fall sermon series as we look at the Book of Revelation,
chapters 2-3, in the series “The Story of Seven Churches”. This 5-week series will run until September
24. Wednesday Night “Illuminate”. Starting
October 4, “Illuminate” will begin – it is an opportunity in the middle of
the week for fellowship, worship, and study.
Starting with a meal at 5:30 p.m. (dinner will be offered until 6:45),
then 6:15-6:45 Praise and Worship, followed by opportunities for children
through adults. Check out the web
pages for more information. About Belonging to a Church Family We were called to belong, not just to believe. We were created for community, fashioned for fellowship, and formed for a family. And none of us can fulfill God's purposes by ourselves. The Bible says we were put together, joined together, built together, members together, heirs together, fitted together, and held together. We are not on our own anymore. God designed His Church specifically to help us fulfill the 5 purposes that He has for our lives. He created the Church to meet your 5 deepest needs - a purpose to live for, people to live with, principles to live by, a profession to live out, and power to live on. There is nothing on earth like the church! Sermons on Tape and Cassette The Board of Outreach has both CDs and cassettes available each weekend after the Sunday service of that weekend's message. Pick up a copy to share with a friend, family member, neighbor or work associate. You can also hear the weekend messages on Dial-A-Sermon (275-GROW) with digital quality, computer technology. And as always, bring a friend with you to worship! Weekly Worship Times: Saturday - 5:30 p.m. (Informal)
Sunday - 8:00 (Traditional) & 10:45 a.m. (Blended) Wednesday – 5:30 – 8:00 “Illuminate” Spanish Worship: Sunday - 9:15 a.m. (Led by Pastor Bob Selle) Pastor's Bible Study (held in the cafeteria) continues 9:30-10:30 a.m. We have 4 other adult Bible Studies on Sunday morning at this time: Relationships & Marriage Enrichment (Room #22, ECALC); Good Sense (budget/finance class) (Room #32, ECALC); 20 Something Small Group (Room #26, ECALC); and Adult Topical Bible Study (Room #21, ECALC). BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY since we also offer Youth (High School), Junior High/Confirmation Instruction (grades 6-8), and Sunday School which we call Way Station (for children pre-kindergarten through grade 5). There are 12 other Bible classes that meet
throughout the week (both morning and evening): Call the church office for
dates and times... (239) 939-4711, or check the bulletin or newsletter.
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