Religion Notes
Cape Coral
Cape Christian Fellowship
Pastor Dennis Gingerich continues the series, “Tough Questions” with the message, “How Can We Trust the Bible?” We will look at how the Bible came together, explore findings in archaeology and science, and connect ancient prophesies with their fulfillment.
E-mail any questions in advance to ToughQuestions @capechristian.com
Try the new Saturday evening worship gathering at 5 p.m. or check out the 9 or 11 a.m. contemporary worship experiences on Sunday morning. There are classes for children and youth and a nursery provided.
The EDGE High School gathering is held on Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m
Cape Christian Fellowship 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 Center for Spiritual Living
Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center and a featured teacher in The Secret, will speak at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers on Friday evening, Feb. 13, and at an intimate daytime seminar at Cape Coral’s Center for Spiritual Living on Saturday, Feb. 14.
To order tickets and inquire about sponsorship packages at the Center for Spiritual Living, 408 S.E. 24th Ave. Call 239-574-6463.
Cape Coral Turning Point Church
The Cape Coral Turning Point Church, currently meeting in the Wm. Austen Youth Center in Cape Coral, 315 SW 2nd Ave will hold special services on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. Praise and worship will be led by Tiffany West and Vicki Greene, followed by a message from Senior Pastor Dennis West. The church offers a Children’s Church from 10:30-11:30 a.m. led by Jodie Wheatly. The church also offers co-ed softball, Ladies Bible study, and monthly area family trips. The church has planned an inside sale in the Youth Center on Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m.-noon. For more information or directions, telephone 281-5350.
DayBreak Fellowship
Free dessert and movie night, Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, couples are invited to a night of entertainment with a dessert station followed by the movie, Fireproof, starring Kirk Cameron. The event is presented by DayBreak Fellowship at Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd. at 7 p.m. Couples interested in receiving free tickets to attend should call for reservations by Feb. 12, 573-9009. Onsite child care is available (advance registration required.)
Visit the church web site: www.daybreakchurch.net for more information.
Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Cape Coral began the women’s Bible study that will run through March 31, from 9-11 a.m. or 7-9 p.m. on the “Book of Phillipians.”
Women of the Word is a program that brings women in the Lee County area together to support one another in their faith. Women who are mothers are involved in the study, their children have a special program for all ages. The study is done in small groups that become support groups as relationships are developed. The study meets Tuesday mornings from 9-11 a.m. or 7-9 p.m. at Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 701 Mohawk Parkway. There is a complete nursery and children’s program, including homeschoolers. Space is limited for the children’s programs.
For more information call 549-5556.
First Church of God (Anderson, Ind.)
The First Church of God of Cape Coral is a growing, multi-cultural place to worship.
The winter series of gospel music began in January. On the first Sunday of each month a musical group will minister during morning worship service.
The Doerfel Family with Bluegrass Gospel. March 1. Last Generation Ministries will finish up the series with word and song on April 5.
A free will offering will be taken at each service. Following the service there will be a time of fellowship. Visitors welcome! Call 574-5271 for more information.
Wednesday evening 6 p.m., choir practice, Kids Hour, Preteen and Teenage for youth and prayer and Bible study for adults at 7 p.m..
The Women of the Church of God (WCG) meets at 7 p.m., on the second Tuesday of the month.
Young at Heart is a group for folks 50 and older who meet at noon on the third Thursday of each month .
First Church of God is located at 2213 Country Club Blvd, three blocks north of Veteran’s Parkway.
Visitors are welcome! For further information call 574-5271 or visit www.1stchurchofgod.net; E-mail: pastorjilldugal@1stchurchofgod.net.
Grace Church
Grace Church Cape Coral has opened the Grace Community Center on 4151 Hancock Bridge Parkway. The GCC serves as the site of the Grace North Fort Myers Campus Sunday Service at 10 a.m., and it supports GED classes, Food Pantry and the Blanket Ministry for the Homeless. It provides GED classes and soon a parenting class will be held . The Thrift Shop is open Tuesday, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. and Wednesday-Saturday, 10-4. Plans are in the works for free/low cost medical with new teams forming to feed the hungry, clothe the needy, heal the sick, and educate the uneducated. Grace Church and the Community Center believe that each person who is snatched from a life of addiction and violence and brought to a life of dignity and freedom can only help the crime ridden communities in SWFL.
How you can help:
Volunteer in the thrift shop, donate un-needed items to the thrift shop. Donate food to feed the hungry, donate blankets for the homeless. The team also delivers towels, any size shampoo and soap, toilet paper, disposable razors, inexpensive ponchos to the homeless. Donate Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, to register for classes, to donate to any of the ministries, or to speak with Chris Jackson who oversees all activities and construction at Grace Community Center, call Grace Church 574-7161.
Living Faith Church
Living Faith Church located at 939 S.W. 7th Court, on Feb. 22, at 7 p.m., Paul Todd will be in concert at the church. This will be an evening of Christian music and entertainment!! The Living Faith Church praise band will also be performing. Tickets are free (a free will love offering will be taken).
For tickets, contact Kurt Van Drie at 239-247-4748 or e-mail lfcoutreach@gmail.com.
Messiah Lutheran Church
Ken Medema will be performing in concert on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m., at Messiah Lutheran Church in Cape Coral.
Medema, though blind from birth, has been singing over 32 years in every venue imaginable – from churches to conventions to colleges to corporations. Using his gift of improvisation, he hears with his heart stories from people, or themes from events or speeches, and sings the stories back to audiences of all ages. He has demonstrated his extraordinary musical vision to a growing number of loyal fans across the nation and around the world.
Tickets – $15 donation. Messiah Lutheran Church is located at 2691 N.E. Pine Island Road. For additional information, call 995-0133.
St. Andrew Catholic Church
St. Andrew Catholic Church presents the following events:
The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will have their 30th anniversary dinner dance on Sunday, Feb. 8 at the Elks in Club Square at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited. For reservations call Sylvia, 772-2514. Donation $25 per ticket.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus will host their annual Valentine card party Feb. 12 at noon at St. Andrew hall. Tickets are $9 for a luncheon and card party. Call Sylvia, 772-2514.
St. Katharine Drexel
St. Katharine Drexel Council of Catholic Women presents “An Afternoon at the Mardi Gras” Luncheon and Fashion Show (hosted by Belk) Saturday,
Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m. at SKD Parish Hall, 1922 S.W. 20th Ave. Tickets are $15. Make checks payable to SKD CCW and mail reservations and payments to SKD Parish Hall, Attn: Pat Stanton or call 549-5537. The deadline for reservations and payments is Feb. 14.
Vineyard Community Church
Vineyard Community Church at 923 SE 47th Terrace, will host a family movie night Feb. 6, from 6:30-9:30. For more information Call (239) 470-4328 or Visit us at www.capevineyard.com
North Fort Myers
All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church
All Saints Catholic Church is having it’s pirohi dinner Saturday, Feb. 21, from 3-7 p.m.
The church is located on Bayshore Road, Exit 143 East of I-75 and a quarter mile and west of the lee Civic Center, North Fort Myers.
For more information call 239-543-3636.
Christ Community Church
Bring picnic blankets and/or lawn chairs to the first ever outdoor concert and picnic Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. The Franz Family will be performing Bluegrass gospel music with touches of jazzy blues and acoustic pop at 3:30 p.m. A love offering will be taken for the band. There is no charge for the food. Christ Community Church is located at 4801 Orange Grove Blvd., North Fort Myers.
Call the church office at 239-652-5530 for more information.
Fort Myers
Venetian Charity Ball
Bishop Frank J. Dewane will host the 10th Annual Venetian Charity Ball to be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at the harborside Event Center in downtown fort Myers. Tickets re $150 per person.
Donations of new merchandise, antiques, or services for the auctions are also needed by Feb. 15. For more information call Bert Ann Haas, 810-4480.
The Village Church
The 2008/2009 Season of Praise Concert Series at The Village Church located in Shell Point Retirement Community located just off Summerlin Road. Fort Myers, continues with the God & Country Celebration featuring the Village Church Choir and special guest artist Bob Ralston, organist. This annual performance will be held in the Village Church auditorium on the Island of Shell Point on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 6:15 p.m., and then again on Monday, Feb. 16, at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase for $10 each and for additional information call (239) 454-2147 or visit www.shellpoint.org/villagechurch/events.htm.
Word of Life Church
Word of Life Church on Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 12-14, for a worship conference hosted by Pastor Anastasi, 2121 Collier Ave., Fort Myers.
Guest speakers are, Che Ahn, Robert Stearns with Eagles Wings and prophetic psalmist Joann McFatter.
To register call 239-274-8881.