Religion Notes
Cape Coral
Cape Christian Fellowship
On Easter, there will be a choice of four contemporary worship celebrations. The day begins with coffee and refreshments at a lakeside Sonrise Service at 7:30 a.m. A second outdoor lakeside service for the whole family will be at 10 a.m. (child care for infants to 24 months only). Indoor Easter worship will be at 9:30 and 11 a.m. There are classes for children and a nursery provided during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship gatherings.
Pastors Dennis Gingerich and Wes Furlong will be using the theme “When the Pieces Don’t Come Together” at all four services to launch a new six-part series called, “Synthesize Everything.” The worship will include drama and a contemporary worship band led by Paul Yerrick.
The church is located at 2110 Chiquita Blvd., 1/3 mile north of Veteran’s Parkway. For more information, call 772-5683; www.capechristian.com
Cape Coral Christian Center
Cape Coral Christian Center services will be held at Oasis Middle School, 3507 Oasis Blvd. The pastor is Marcelo Guidi
Worship times: Sundays, 10 a.m., English service; Sundays 12:30 p.m., Spanish service
For more information call Cape Coral Christian Center at 239-573-2337.
Christ the Servant Church
Everyone is invited to Easter Sunrise Service at the Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach, March 23, at 7 a.m. presented by Christ the Servant Community Church and Iglesia Cristo Fuente De Vida.
Music and message by drama from “Act4 HIM”
Following is a free continental breakfast in the pavilion. Bring blankets or chairs.
Christ the Servant Church is at 1813 El Dorado Parkway West. For more information, call 239-549-1037.
Crosspoint Christian Church
Crosspoint presents “The Door” Easter Experience at Mariner High School Sunday, March 23, at 10 a.m. What does a door have to do with Easter? Crosspoint Christian church will unveil the answers to this question through an interactive worship experience on Sunday, March 23, at 10 a.m., at Mariner High School. Everyone is invited.
There will be children’s activities including an Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m. Children’s ministry will be provided during the 10 a.m. service for birth through elementary age children.
Mariner High is located a 701 Chiquita Blvd. For more information, contact Jeff Swearingen, 560-7191.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The second annual Cape Coral Community free pancake breakfast and egg hunt will be Saturday, March 22, from 8:30-11 a.m. Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1928 Chiquita Blvd. S. in Cape Coral, this outdoor event begins with pancakes and eggs cooked and served outdoors in the rear parking area, followed by games and an egg hunt.
For more information, call 242-7488 or 443-9121
Faith Presbyterian Church
Holy Week at Faith Presbyterian Church offers a variety of activities and worship services for both adults and children. Sunday worship services are at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Faith is located at 4544 Coronado Parkway. For more information, persons may phone the church at 542-2858 or visit www.faithcapecoral.org.
On Easter: Kids of Faith Children’s Church and a Resur-rection Celebration will be offered for youngsters from age 3 through grade 5 at 9:30 and at 11 a.m.
For more information about the children’s activities, contact Nancy Exline at the church (542-2858).
Epiphany Episcopal Church
Epiphany Episcopal Church, 2507 Del Prado Blvd., S., will hold Easter Saturday service at 7 p.m. and Easter Sunday services, 8 and 10:15 a.m.
For information, call 239-574-2891.
First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church at 312 Santa Barbara Blvd., will hold the following Easter services March 23: Easter Sunrise Service, 7 a.m.; Easter pancake breakfast, 8 a.m.; and Easter worship service, 8 a.m.
For more information, call 239-574-6184.
New Hope Baptist Church
New Hope Baptist Church morning worship service is at 9 or 11:15 in the new facility. Sunday school for all ages is at 8 or 10:15 a.m. Sunday evening worship at 6:30; Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 6:30; plus AWANA for kids, A.C.T.S. for youth, etc. Senior adults meet for Bible study Thursday mornings at 11. Also New Hope provides ministries for children, youth, adults, senior adults, women, widows, missions and more. Trained nursery supervision available at all services. Southern Baptist Church Mike Faircloth, pastor.
New Hope Baptist is located at 431 Nicholas Parkway E. For more information, call 573-1270.
The Connection Church
The Connection Church invites everyone to our first Easter service at 10:30 a.m. at Ida Baker High School, 3500 Agualinda Blvd. Contemporary music, relevant message, casual dress, Kidz Konnection for 1st-5th grade and nursery Infant to K. Come early for coffee and donuts.
Visit our Web site for more information www.capeconnectionchurch.com or call 565-5373
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
On March 23, at 7 a.m., there will be an Easter Sunrise Service with Communion; Easter Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m.; Easter Worship Service with Holy Communion, 10:45 a.m..
Trinity Lutheran School offers free VPK4 and Full Day Program is offered.
Trinity Lutheran Church & School’s located at 706 S.W. 6th Avenue, Cape Coral. To reach Trinity, take Skyline to S.W. 12th Terrace to S.W. 6th Avenue, or either Pine Island Road or Santa Barbara Boulevard. to Nicholas Parkway to S.W. 6th Street to S.W. 6th Avenue.
For more information, call the Church, 772-0172 or School, 772-1549.
North Fort Myers
Christ Community Church
Christ Community Church is moving from 1823 Viscaya Parkway in Cape Coral to 4801 Orange Grove Blvd., in North Fort Myers.
The community is invited to join in Easter service in the new building. Service times will be at 7 and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast at 8 a.m.
The regular service times will begin on Sunday, March 30. Sunday school at 9:30 and worship service at 10:30 on Sunday mornings. The youth group, Unveiled (UV) meets on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
For more information, call 239-652-5530
Church of God
The North Fort Myers Church of God, at 1360 Touchstone Rd. (north on 41 past Pondella Road on right) will have a special Easter service beginning at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. with praise/worship, junior worship dancers, special singing, and a short message by Pastor D.
A giant egg hunt will be held following the service at noon.
For information, call 281-5350.
Fort Myers
Covenant Presbyterian Church
A community lecture series at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, continues through March 26. There is a complimentary continental breakfast from 9-9:30 a.m. and the lecture/discussion for the week from 9:30-11 a.m.
For more information, call 334-8937.
Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church
Safe Haven Christian School Summer Registration and Safety Fair will be held Thursday, March 27, at 5 p.m., at Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church, 8260 Cypress Lake Drive.
Join us for fun and excitement when the fire truck arrives at Safe Haven for a very important family presentation on EDITH — Escape Drill In The Home. Each family will receive information on making their own escape plan in the event of a fire. The Sheriff’s Department will offer free fingerprinting for children.
Register for a free all-day summer Pre- K program (VPK) , and other summer programs for children ages 3-8. Registrations will be taken from 5-7 p.m. For more information, call 481-4760.
Fort Myers Christian Church
Fort Myers Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), at 5916 Winkler Rd., will hold the following Easter services:
Easter Service, March 23, at 10:30 a.m.
For more information, call 239-437-4330.
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
The Rev. James A. Bing, pastor, of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, in partnership with the Rev. Rickey L. Anderson Sr., pastor of St. John First Missionary Baptist Church, invites all citizens of Lee County to attend the Easter Sunrise Service, March 23, at 6 a.m.
The event will take place at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 2030 Palm Ave., Fort Myers. For information, call 239-334-1557
New Church
Come and join us in celebration of The Risen Lord. The New Church will be holding Easter service at 11 a.m.
The New Church is located at 10811 Sunset Plaza Circle, No. 401, (at Summerlin and Pine Ridge roads, behind Zoomers and past the ponds).
Call 239-481-5535 for additional information.