Religion Notes
Cape Coral
Cape Christian Fellowship
Pastor Jerry Sprague continues the “Reveal” series with the message, “Where Change Happens.” God uses all of our circumstances, especially the majority of the time we spend outside of churchly as opportunities for spiritual growth.
There are three contemporary worship gatherings available for convenience. Saturday 5 p.m., and Sunday at 9 or 11 a.m. Communion will be served at all three weekend worship celebrations.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.
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
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-.
Diplomat Wesleyan Church
Diplomat Wesleyan Church at 1833 Diplomat Parkway, E., presents the 14th Annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, March 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.
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.
St. Andrew Catholic Church
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.
The Turning Point Church
The Turning Point Church will hold a Giant Sale Saturday, March 7, from 8-11 a.m. at the William Austen Youth Center located at 315 S.W. 2nd Ave. in Cape Coral 33904. Several new and used items will be for sale. All proceeds will go toward sending area youth to day camps
Trinity Lutheran Lenten services
Trinity Lutheran Church & School invites everyone to attend 7 p.m. Lenten Worship Services Wednesdays, through April 1. Free will offering pre-service meals will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from the offerings and funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Care in Congregations Program will be applied toward upgrading of the sound/projection system. All are welcome.
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 Road or Santa Barbara Blvd. to Nicholas Parkway to S.W. 6th St. to S.W. 6th Ave.. For more information, call the church 772-0172 or school 772-1549.
North Fort Myers
All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church
All Saints Catholic Church is having it’s last pirohi dinner this year on Saturday, March 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. For more information call 239-543-3636.
Christ Community Church
Christ Community Church will have a yard sale Saturday, March 21, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Christ Community Church is located at 4801 Orange Grove Blvd. North Fort Myers. For more information call 652-5530.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in North Fort Myers is sponsoring a Lasagna Dinner on Saturday, March 21st, between the hours of 5-7 p.m. The meal will include salad, lasagna, bread and beverage. The women of the LWML will be baking the desserts that will accompany the meal. The cost of the meal is $5.00 to be purchased in advanced at the church office. There will be no tickets sold at the door. Contact the church office at 4770 Orange Grove Blvd. for purchase of the tickets. Information may be obtained by calling the church office at 995-7711, extension 1.
Fort Myers
Aglow International
Aglow International Fort Myers Lighthouse will meet Saturday, March 14, 9:30 a.m. at Whiskey Creek Country Club, 1449 Whiskey Creek Drive, Fort Myers. Cost $7.
Pam Antonucci, wife of Pastor John Antonucci of Faith Fellowship World Outreach Ministries in Fort Myers will be the featured speaker. For reservations call 239-277-0294.