Religion Notes
Cape Christian Fellowship
Join us this weekend as Pastor Wes Furlong continues the “God Provides” series with the message “Jesus’ Last Prayer.” Contemporary worship gatherings are Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday, at 9 and 11 a.m.
During all worship gatherings, Bugz Landing is a safe and caring place for infants through Pre-K5. Energy is a class for middle school students each weekend. Launch for high school students held from 10:15-11 each Sunday morning to unpack the weekend message over breakfast.
Middle school students are invited to “Energy,” every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. High school students are invited to “Awakening,” ever Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m.students
Special Easter Services
– April 2, Good Friday, 7 p.m. (Childcare-Infant to age 5)
– April 3, Saturday Outdoor concert, free, 5 p.m. (Childcare-Infant to age 5)
– April 4, Easter Sonrise Outdoor Service 7 a.m . (No Childcare)
– April 4, Easter Indoor Services 9 a.m, 10 and 11 a.m. (Regular children’s program)
Divorce Care and Grief Share support gatherings are offered Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in Portables D3 and D4 (located by the circular driveway). For more information contact Pastor Jerry Sprague, 772-5683.
Cape Christian Preschool still has availabilities for 18 months-VPK age. We are currently accepting applications for the After School Program available for Kindergarten-5th graders. Contact Kim at 772-5781 or ksquish@capechristian.com or call 772-5683.
Cape Christian Fellowship is located at 2110 Chiquita Blvd. South 1/3 mile north of Veteran’s Parkway. For more information visit www.capechristian.com or call 772-5683.
Cape Coral
Community Church
– Special Palm Sunday Services “Nail it to the Cross” Sunday, March 28, 9 and 10:45 a.m.
– Easter Service “It’s a Brand New Day” Sunday, April 4, 9 and 10:45 a.m.
– Egg-stra special Easter Egg Hunt following 10:45 a.m. service.
Cape Coral Community Church continues the GriefShare recovery seminar and support group on Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., through April 20. The church is located at 811 Santa Barbara Blvd.
GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery topics and is geared toward those who have lost a loved one through death.
Cape Coral Community Church, 811 Santa Barbara Blvd. (Due to construction, if heading south on Santa Barbara, make a right onto Nicholas, make a U-Turn, make a left to get back onto Santa Barbara and then church will be on your right)
For more information call the Cape Coral Community Church at 574-1148.
Cape Coral First United Methodist Church
Holy Week services
– Thursday, April 1: Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m.
– Friday, April 2: Good Friday service, 7 p.m.
– Saturday, April 3: EGGSTRAVAGANZA! Family Fun 9 a.m. Noon at the park across from the church
– Sunday, April 4: Easter Services 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m.
Christian Science Center
“Who is Christ Jesus for You Today” will be internationally known speaker Ryder Stevens topic of discussion Friday, April 2, at 2 p.m., at the Christian Science Center, 2608 Country Club Blvd., Cape Coral.
Stevens was an Army chaplain for 28 years and has helped with international relations in such places as Africa and Sarajevo.
The Good Friday program is free and open to the public.
For additional information, call Doris Ferry at 508-776-1503.
Daybreak Fellowship
DayBreak’s Donkey Rides-Children in kindergarten through 5th grades are invited to DayBreak Fellowship’s Kids’ Church on Palm Sunday, March 28 for donkey rides and the opportunity to learn about Palm Sunday.
DayBreak Fellowship will provide free “Baskets of Hope” for children in 5th grades and younger on Easter Sunday, April 4. The baskets will provide an assortment of school supplies, small toys, Easter and Bible story books, CDs and more. All children must be registered in advance by Wednesday, March 31, at www.daybreakhurch. net or by calling 573-9009
The children will also celebrate with a “He Lives” party and Resurrection Egg Hunt in Kids Church.
Lord’s Supper will take place in the adult contemporary worship service beginning at 10:45 a.m.
The church meets at Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd. for contemporary worship at 10:45 a.m. Nursery for infants through age four and Kids’ Church for ages five through 5th grades are provided. For further information, please call DayBreak Fellowship at 573-9009 or visit the church Web site at www.daybreakchurch.net.
Epiphany Episcopal Church
Epiphany Episcopal Church located at 2507 Del Prado Blvd S., Lenten Program began March 25 with:
– Stations of the cross starting at 5 p.m.,
– Church Service,
– Program
– Simple Meal.
For more information call Marnie Ike at 239-574-3200.
Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Women of the Word is a program that bring women in the Lee County area together to support one another in their faith. This spring season women from a variety of faith backgrounds meet weekly to study John’s Gospel. The study meets Tuesday mornings from 9-11 a.m . or Tuesday evenings, 7-9 p.m. at Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 701 Mohawk Parkway in Cape Coral.
The spring season will end April 27. For information call Helen Classen or Janet Sems at 549-5556 or email: admin@epchurch.net
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Cape Coral is offering several community outreach meetings each week. All meetings are open to the public and are held on the First Baptist Church campus at 4117 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral. Included weekly are the following: Break Free Service, Sunday at 9 a.m.; AA Meeting, Sunday at 5:30 p.m.; Al-Anon Meetings for family and friends of alcoholics, Tuesday at 10 a.m.; Al-Anon for men and women, Wednesday at 8 p.m.; and Weight Watchers, Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
For more information call First Baptist Church at 239-542-3703.
Grace Baptist Church
Grace Baptist Church, 204 S.W. 11th Place (four blocks north of the Skyline Boulevard and Pine Island Road intersection), will be holding its monthly Buddy Break for special needs children on Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This month’s theme is the Wild West. The program is open to children who have a physical, cognitive medical, or hidden disability (ages 3-17) and their siblings (3 years old to 5th grade).
Buddy Break is a free respite program in partnership with Nathaniel’s Hope in Orlando, (www.NathanielsHope.org). It provides special needs children a few hours of fun while parents and caregivers can enjoy some time for themselves.
The children are paired with a Buddy, a trained and screened volunteer, play games hearing children’s stories, doing crafts, and making new friends.
Call 239-772-1400 to speak to one of the coordinators. A reservation is required. First time participants must first complete on line registration forms and attend a brief parent orientation.
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The public is invited to the annual Easter Breakfast of eggs, pancakes and ham being held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building at 1928 S. Chiquita Blvd, Cape Coral, from 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday, March 27. Admission is free. Following the breakfast, an Easter Egg Hunt will be held for the youth ages 18 months to 11 years, at 10 a.m.
Messiah Lutheran Church
Midweek Lenten services will be held each Wednesday, 11 a.m. (soup lunch served following service) and 6:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church (ECLA), Bible study will meet at 9:30.
“The Promise of Easter” depicting the Passion story of Jesus, will be presented in a live drive-through viewing, Saturday, March 27, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2691 N.E. Pine island Road, Cape Coral.
The public is invited to drive through from the comfort and safety of their own car to view the live 12-scenes that depicts the life of Jesus, his suffering, death and resurrection. The Diorama is presented as a gift to the community and has a large cast, with costumes. The presentation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. each night. A free-will donation is welcome. For details or information call 995-0133 or web site: www.messiahnfm.org
Trinity Lutheran Church
Children all ages are invited to a free Easter Egg Hunt at Trinity Lutheran Church and School Saturday, March 27. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a visit from the Easter Bunny, games and many surprises. a bake sale and hot dogs are an added bonus.
Easter Week at Trinity Lutheran. Everyone is welcome to join Trinity Lutheran Church & School for the following Easter Week Worship Services.
– April 1, 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship with Holy Communion
– April 2, 7 p.m. Good Friday Worship Service
– April 4, 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service with Communion; 10:45 a.m. Easter Worship Service with Holy Communion.
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 Blvd. to Nicholas Parkway to S.W. 6th St. to S.W. 6th Ave. For more information, call the Church, 772-0172, www.trinitylutheranchurchcc.org or School, 772-1549, www.trinityschoolcapecoral.org
Turning Point Church
The Turning Point Church which meets weekly at 315 S.W. 2nd Ave., in the Cape Coral Youth Center (William Austen Youth Center) behind the bowling lanes on Santa Barbara Blvd.has planned a special Easter Day service and Egg Hunt for the Children on Sunday, April 4.
A special planned worship service is planned to start at 10 a.m. with special singing and a message to follow entitled,” He is Not Here”. An Easter Egg Hunt will follow at approximately 11:30 a.m.
The Girl’s Clubs from Cape Coral Turning Point Church has started planning their annual weekend trip to Camp Wimmuma near Tampa. The weekend is filled with fun,fellowship, and food! Approximately 700 girls from all around Florida met last year.
For more information, Contact Pastor D at 281-5350.
North Fort Myers
Christ Community Church
Christ Community Church of North Fort Myers will be starting the Easter season with a Good Friday Service. April 2, at 7 p.m. On Easter Morning, Sunday, April 4, at 7 a.m. celebrate the resurrection with an outdoor Sunrise Service. Experience the peace and splendor of His rising as the sun rises in front of us. There will be a community breakfast immediately following the Sunrise Service. At 10:30 a.m. we will come together again for a worship experience and drama.
Christ Community is located at 4801 Orange Grove Blvd, N. Ft. Myers, FL 33903. 239-652-5530 for more Information.
Fort Myers
Shell Point Village Church
The next performance in the 2009/2010 Season of Praise Concert Series at The Village Church at Shell Point Retirement Community is David Kim, Principle Violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, with Ron Matthew, Pianist announced Randy Woods, minister of worship and music for The Village Church., Sunday, March 21, at 6:15 p.m. in the Village Church Auditorium on The Island at Shell Point.
Tickets are available for purchase and are $10 each. To purchase tickets, or receive additional information about the concert series, call (239) 454-2147 or go to www.shellpoint.org/villagechurch/events.htm