Religion Notes
Cape Christian Fellowship
This weekend Pastor Wes Furlong begins a new series “Clean Slate: Everything Changes Today” with the message “Grace plus Truth plus Time.” Contemporary worship gatherings are Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m..
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. We offer educational programs for children ages 2-5. We are VPK providers, and we accept school-readiness 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 First
United Methodist Church
is hosting an open house
Cape Coral First United Methodist Church is hosting an open house to reveal the new construction of their Children’s Ministry Center and preschool, Foundations Early Learning Center, a 3,377 SF renovation and their Youth Ministry Center, a 1,700 SF renovation, recently completed by Stevens Construction.
First youth program is the recipient of a 2011 Reynold’s grant for its SAIL program (Students of Action Initiative and Leadership).
The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., May 15, led by Pastor Jay Therrell. Mayor John Sullivan, Cape Coral Councilman Marty McClain, and Cape Coral Councilman Kevin McGrail will attend the ceremony and make brief remarks.
Cape Coral First United Methodist Church, 4118 Coronado Parkway,. or more information call 239-542-4051
Christ Lutheran
Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Christ Lutheran, the first Church in Cape Coral, will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Sunday June 5th with a Special Worship Service at 10 a.m. Florida Bahamas Synod, ELCA, Bishop Edward Benoway will be presiding. All are welcome to join in this Celebration.
Christ Lutheran had its beginnings in 1960 with services, led by the Reverend Henry Dickert, being held at the Nautilus Inn. On June 4, 1961 the Church was formally organized under Reverend Everett Bunck. The 52 charter members were now worshiping at Webb’s Clothing Store in the newly built shopping mall. In 1964, ground was broken for a Sanctuary and Administration building. The present sanctuary was built in 1977. Pastor Bunch retired in 1984 and was succeeded by Reverend Richard Hafer until his retirement in 2001. Christ Lutheran is currently shepherded by Reverend Gary LaCroix.
Faith Presbyterian
Church financial seminar
More than one million families have been able to positively change their financial situation through Financial Peace University (FPU), the 13-week course taught by Dave Ramsey. FPU teaches families and individuals common-sense principles like how to make a plan with their money so they are able to free themselves of debt and build lasting wealth. FPU is available for churches, military, non-profit agencies, and businesses. FPU will be held in Cape Coral at: Faith Presbyterian Church located at 4544 Coronado Parkway in Cape Coral. The classes will begin Wednesday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. Contact Patti Hunt at (239)542-2858 for more information or to register.
Each participant needs a kit. Special rates are regularly available on daveramsey.com or by calling 888-227-3223. Included in the cost of the kit is a lifetime family membership to FPU, allowing the participant to return to any class at anytime for a refresher course. The kit also includes an FPU workbook, an FPU envelope system, 13 audio lessons, bonus CD, budgeting forms, debit card holders, and Ramsey’s best-selling book Financial Peace.
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
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Healing Prayer
Afghan Ministry
A Life In Christ invites all knitting or crocheting prayer warriors in Cape Coral to join our Healing Prayer Afghan Ministry Fridays from 11-1 p.m. HPA knits and crochets 6″x6″ or 8″x8″ afghan squares that are pieced together into afghans that are given away freely to the ill or grieving. Only 100% Acrylic 4-ply medium worsted weight yarn (washable, fade resistant, mothproof). 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
Renewed Faith
Ministries Of Cape Coral
To know more about God’s Word, a deeper connection with him, or want to fellowship in a loving environment without being stereotyped ,then come to the Sunday Worship Service, May 15, at 10 a.m. .
Renewed Faith Ministries Of Cape Coral invites everyone to help celebrate the New Church Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The church is a nondenominational, multicultural Christian congregation that is dedicated to serving the community.
There will be: Bounce houses, raffle tickets/gift bags, lots of family fun, bring the kids. Also live music, free food and drinks
We are a nondenominational multicultual Christian Church, located in Cape Coral,at 1634 SE 47th Street, Ste .5. For more information call us at 1-800-971-3119 or view our website at www.renewurfaith.net
North Fort Myers
Northside Baptist Church
Northside Baptist Church at 8250 Littleton Road, North Fort Myers, will be having a Golf Tournament at Copperhead Golf Club, 20910 Copperhead Drive, Lehigh Acres Saturday, May 14, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost $65 per person Entry fee includes round of golf, , breakfast, and lunch. A $100,000 Hole in One Contest, cash prized to teams with top three cores, raffle pries. For more information call 997-5440, visit www.northsidebcl.com or send email: nsbc@embarqmaill.com
Fort Myers
Aglow International
Aglow International Fort Myers Lighthouse May meeting, Continental Breakfast, Saturday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m. at 1449 Whiskey Creek Drive, Fort Myers. Cost $7. The featured speaker is Deanna Tennison.
For more information call: 239-277-0294 or 239-770-6161.