Religion Notes
Cape Christian Fellowship
This weekend Pastor Wes Furlong begins the new series “Intentional Legacy” with the message “If Only” to “Next Time.” Contemporary worship gatherings are Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m..
The Good Life – check it out by visiting www.goodlifecapecoral.com
Easter services are as follows:
– Good Friday, April 22, at 7 p.m. (no childcare)
– Saturday, April 23, prayer and praise outdoor concert at 5 p.m.. (no childcare)
– Easter Sonrise, April 24, outdoor services at 6:30 and 7:45 a.m. (no childcare)
– Easter services at 9, 10:15, and 11:30 a.m (Full family ministry programming for infants through 8th grade)
During worship gatherings, Bugz Landing is a safe and caring place for infants through Pre-K5 and Kidz Street is open for K-Grade 5 (8:30 a.m. service only provides childcare for 0-2 years old). Energy is a class for middle school students during worship gatherings each weekend.
Middle school students are invited to Energy, every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. High school students are invited to Awakening, every Wednesday from 6:30-8;30 p.m.
Cape Christian Preschool is still taking applications for enrollment. It offers educational programs for children ages 2-5. It is a VPK provider, and accepts school-ready students. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 772-5781.
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
Cape Coral Community Church, located at 811 Santa Barbara Blvd., will hold the following Easter Services:
– Palm Sunday services, “Nail it to the Cross,” Sunday, April 17, at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
– Easter services, Sunday, April 24, at 9 and 10:45 a.m.
There will be an Egg-stra special Easter Egg Hunt following the 10:45 a.m. service for children 0 through 5th grade.
For more information, contact Shari Gordon at 239-574-1148 or shari@capecoralchurch.com
Cape Coral First United Methodist Church
Cape Coral First United Methodist Church hosts “Jews for Jesus” on Sunday April 3. Senior Pastor Jay Therrell invites all to attend a traditional Seder dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by a presentation by Robyn Wilk of Jews for Jesus. Jews for Jesus uses creative methods and contemporary issues to present the message that Jesus is the Messiah to Jewish people around the world. Wilk is director of the Jews for Jesus missionary training program in New York City.
Moishe Rosen founded Jews for Jesus in 1973 and revolutionized Jewish evangelism with his creative approach.
Cape Coral First is located at 4118 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral. Phone: 239-542-4051. www.capecoralfirst.org .
Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Women of the Word is a program that brings 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 the book of 1 Corinthians.
They will continue to study an Old Testament Book in the fall.
The study meets Tuesday mornings from 9-11 or Tuesday evenings at 7 at Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 701 Mohawk Parkway in Cape Coral.
There is a complete nursery and children’s program,including homeschoolers. The spring session began Jan. 11, and ends on April 19.
For reservations or more information, call 239-549-5556
Faith Bible Fellowship
Descending into Greatness! Join Faith Bible Fellowship this Sunday as it explores a great biblical passage showing John the Baptist’s example of how to lose your life for Christ, John 3:22-36. Or come out to the Women of Faith Women’s Ministry Saturday, April 9, at 2 p.m. and the 2B1 marriage ministry starting Friday, April 15, at 7 p.m. The church is are ready to welcome you with ministry for the entire family.
Faith Bible Fellowship is an exciting new church with ordinary people, but an extraordinary God! Pastor Dan Roth and the FBF family invite the public to join the congregation for its Contemporary Praise and Worship service Sundays at 10 a.m.
Faith Bible Fellowship meets on Sundays at the Cape Coral Youth Center, Located off of Santa Barbara Boulevard and Mid Cape Terrace, at 315 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cape Coral.
For more information or directions, call 239-458-0020 or visit FaithBibleFellowshipChurch.com
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:
– Sundays at 5:30 p.m.: AA Meeting
– Tuesdays: Al-Anon, all welcome;
10 a.m.: beginners meeting
10:30 a.m.: regular meeting
– Wednesdays at 8 p.m.: Al-Anon men’s meeting and 8 p.m. Al-Anon, women’s meeting
– Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.: Weight Watcher
For more information, call First Baptist Church at 542-3703
St. Andrew Catholic Church
The Council of Catholic Women of St. Andrew Church is inviting all to its Spring Fling Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, April 9, at noon, at Palmetto-Pine Country Club, 1940 S.W. 9th Court., Cape Coral. There will be entertainment, raffle and door prizes.
Proceeds to benefit St,. Andrew School Endowment Fund.
Luncheon will be catered by Palmetto-Pine Country Club. Fashions by Belk and Modern Bride. Tickets are $25. Call Rose at 458-4744 for reservations.
Healing Prayer Afghan Ministry
A Life In Christ invites all knitting or crocheting prayer warriors in Cape Coral to join the Healing Prayer Afghan Ministry Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. HPA knits and crochets 6-inch x 6-inch or 8-inch x 8-inch afghan squares that are pieced together into afghans that are given away freely to the ill or grieving. Only 100 percent Acrylic 4-ply medium worsted weight yarn (washable, fade resistant, mothproof) is used. Volunteers pray for the healing, comfort, financial peace and salvation of each afghan recipient.
Anyone with even beginning knitting/crocheting skills may participate. There is no cost to join, and supplies are available for volunteers to use on site. HPA meets each Friday at Cuppa Life, a coffee and sandwich shop at Del Prado Mall, in the same plaza as TJ Maxx.
For more information, call Pastor Leah or Lynn at 239-772-0800.
North Fort Myers
All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church
All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church is having its annual Ethnic Pirohi Dinner today, April 2, from 3-7 p.m. The cost $10. The church is located at 10291 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers. For more information, call 239-543-6363
Fort Myers
Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church
The Readers Theater of Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church will be presenting “Our Town” for two nights only, Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 8260 Cypress Lake Drive. For more information, call 481-3233.
Messiah concerts
First Presbyterian Church at 9751 Bonita Beach Road Southeast, Bonita Springs, will be presenting a preconcert talk at 7 p.m. followed by a complete Messiah concert with orchestra on today, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 239-992-3410
Faith United Methodist Church. located at 15690 Mcgregor Blvd., Fort Myers, will be presenting a preconcert talk at 7 p.m. with a complete Messiah with orchestra on Sunday, April 3, at 4 p.m. A preconcert talk will be at 3:30 p.m. For tickets, call 239-275-5557 or 239-498-2652.