Religion Notes
Cape Coral
Cape Baptist Church
The Cape Baptist Church announce its new web site, www.capebaptist.org. This is way to learn more about the church. The church started on Sept. 2, 2007. Visit the site and learn about the radio ministry, service times, Ladies’ Tea and much more. Pastor Holler’s messages are also available on the web site for the listening. The Cape Baptist Church meets every Sunday at Trafalgar Middle School in the cafeteria. Sunday times are Coffee and Fellowship at 10:30 and the Morning Worship Service is at 11. A junior church is provided for children ages 3 through 10. Everyone is welcome.
Contact me with questions. 283-3621
Cape Christian Fellowship
Pastor Dennis Gingerich continues the “Reveal” series with the message, “What is Your Next Step?” Growth starts by becoming aware of where we are currently at but continues only as we identify the barriers and embrace the catalysts that inspire us to get where we want to go.
There are three contemporary worship gatherings available, Saturday 5 p.m., and Sunday at 9 or 11 a.m. There are classes for children and youth and a nursery provided during all worship gatherings.
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 Church of Christ
The Cape Coral Church of Christ, 1010 S.W. 20th Ave., will host a series of lectures as follows: Sunday, Feb. 22, 9:30, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Monday through Wednesday, 7 p.m. The speaker i9s David Rushlow.
The public is invited to attend these and all services of the Church of Christ.m For more information, call 239-283-4880.
Cape Coral Turning Point Church
The Cape Coral Turning Point Church, currently meeting in the William Austen Youth Center in Cape Coral, 315 S.W. 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 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.
Christ Lutheran Church
The sixth annual Christ Lutheran Church Octoberfest In March is moving to the Shell Factory, announced event organizer Don Ostrowsky. The annual event will take place Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 on the grounds of the attraction located at 2787 North Tamiami Trail in North Fort Myers.
The event will be held away from the Christ Lutheran Church campus in Cape Coral for the first time, as it has outgrown the available parking.
All of the profits from the event go to those in need including the Cape Coral Caring Center and Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. Over the last four years the event raised over $50,000.
Entertainment at the event includes three-time Grammy winner and Canada’s Polka King Walter Ostanek, Bob Kravos (grand nephew of Frank Yankovic) & the Boys in the Band from Cleveland, the Yankovic Sound from Milwaukee and more.
For more information about Octoberfest In March or for sponsorship details, call (239) 940-3212
DayBreak Fellowship
“Fireproof Your Marriage” a small group study, a six-week class for married couples integrating Bible study, movie clips, individual and couple’s devotionals and thought-provoking discussion questions to challenge members to grow spiritually and relationally. The class starts Feb. 22 at Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd. at 9:30 a.m. in Room 119. Study guide, $8, the Love Dare devotional, $12. Financial assistance is available. Child care provided. Call DayBreak Fellowship at 573-9009 or visit www.daybreakchurch.net for more information.
Diplomat
Wesleyan Church
Diplomat Wesleyan Church at 1833 Diplomat Parkway, E., presents the 14th Annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, arch 14, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free general admission. Come for children’s activities, food, vendors wares and more. The 10-member Doerfel Family playing bluegrass music will be back for their third year in a row. Pancake breakfast at 8a.m., children’s activities 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information contact Dorothy Coates at 656-4424
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 email lfcoutreach@gmail.com.
St. Andrew Catholic Church
The KC Ladies Auxiliary will have a bunco dessert party on Thursday, march 5, at 1 p.m., at St. Andrew hall.Cost $3.50. For information call Sylvia at 772-2514.
The Council of Catholic Women of St. Andrew Church is sponsoring a Fashion Show-Luncheon on Wednesday, March 11, at noon in the Parish Hall, 2628 Del Prado Blvd. Tickets may be purchased for $10 by calling Rose at 458-4744. Reservations are required. Included are a catered box lunch, 50/50, Door Prizes and Raffle. Everyone is welcome
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
Ash Wednesday Worship Service with Holy Communion will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church and School Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. A free will offering pre-service meal will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from the offering and funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Care in Congregations Program will be applied toward upgrading of the sound/projection system. All are welcome.
Wednesday Lenten worship services will be held at 7 p.m. weekly through April 1, with suppers served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Worship services at Trinity are Sundays at 8 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:15 and Bible Class at 9:30 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran School has openings for VPK 3 and VPK4. Full or Part Day Programs are offered..
Trinity Lutheran Church & School’s located at 706 S.W. 6th Ave., Cape Coral. To reach Trinity, take Skyline to S.W. 12Th Terrace to S.W. 6th Ave., or either Pine Island Rd. or Santa Barbara Boulevard. to Nicholas Parkway to S.W. 6th St. to S.W. 6th Ave. For more information, call 772-0172 or the school, 772-1549.
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.
Fort Myers
Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church-
The Women of Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church are having an Attic Treasurer Sale on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 7 a.m.. to 1 p.m. It will be held in Fellowship Hall, 8260 Cypress Lake Drive (between Summerlin and Winkler Road). The proceeds will be given to local charities. For information call 239-489-3582.
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.
Word of Life Church
The Word of Life Church presents. Building the Family Conference, Feb. 27-March 1 with Pastors Gaspar and PJ Anastasi. There will be workshops on: disciplining, budgeting, singles, divorced/separated parenting,To register call 239-274-8881; www.wolm.net and more.
Gospel sing
Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair presents a gospel sing from area churches March 2, 6:30-2 p.m. Bring two can foods per person and get free admission to the fair. Food to be donated to the food bank.