Religion Notes
Branch of Life Christian Fellowship
The Branch of Life Christian Fellowship is at 4818 Coronado Parkway in Cape Coral and is a non-denominational, Spirit-filled, contemporary Christian fellowship.
Contact the church office for a listing of weekly programs, outreach ministry opportunities and the Master’s School of Ministry Seminary. All faith backgrounds are welcome.
Cape Alliance Church
Join Cape Alliance Church every week at 9:30 a.m. for an uplifting and transforming time of worship, grounded in God’s word, enriched with an authentic blend of traditional and contemporary music.
Women in the Word, a study of the New Testament, meets Monday evenings, beginning at 7.
Each Tuesday morning at 10:30, Ordinary Adult Kingdom Seekers is a weekly Bible study for those who would like to learn more about the Bible.
Students meet at the Nomad Lounge Sunday nights at 6. All students in grades 6-12 are welcome!
Cape Alliance Church is at 4307 Skyline Blvd., Cape Coral. Call 239-542-7844 or visit Cape4Christ.com for information. Sunday worship celebration is at 9:30 a.m. – family atmosphere, casual dress. Nursery care through age 4; KIDMO worship for children age 5 through 5th grades.
Cape Baptist Church
All 7th-12th graders are invited to Cape Baptist Church’s Impact Youth Group. It meets every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8. The group plays games, enjoys snacks and learns how God wants teens to live their lives.
All kids ages 3 years old through 6th grade are welcome to visit the church each Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m., for AWANA Youth Clubs. The club plays games and learns about Jesus.
The Ladies’ Bible Study meets every Friday at 2 p.m. It is currently studying “Women of the Bible.” All ladies are invited to attend.
For more information about these events or any of the ministries, visit the church’s website at www.capebap-tist.org or call 239-242-8022. Cape Baptist Church is at 435 S.E. 10th Terrace, Cape Coral.
Cape Christian
Located at 2110 Chiquita Blvd., South, Cape Christian is a contemporary church that has a focus on helping families experience God’s fullness. Weekend services are offered Friday evenings at 6:30, Sunday mornings at 9, 10:15 and 11:30 or online at www.capechristian.tv on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Childcare, classes, and services for children from 3 months old through 8th grade are available during our Friday evening and Sunday morning services. An additional worship gathering, Youth Night, takes place on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 for middle and high school students.
Tony & Ada’s, Cape Christian’s own cafe, prides itself on serving premium, handcrafted coffee drinks prepared with high-quality beans ordered from the best farmers around the globe and handmade crepes with fresh ingredients. All proceeds from the sale of Tony & Ada’s products are re-invested into local and global humanitarian causes. The Cafe is open Sunday-Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. For additional information, visit www.tonyandadas.com.
Cape Christian always has new and exciting opportunities for you and your family, from special worship services and service projects to chances to find help, support and encouragement.
For more information on Cape Christian and all of its activities, check out www.capechristian.com or contact the church office at 239-772-5683.
To join in the conversation, visit www.face-book.com/capechristian.
Cape Coral Community Church
Cape Coral Community Church has planned three Christmas Eve candlelight services for 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m.
The church is at 811 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral. For more information, call 239-574-1148 or visit www.capecoralchurch.com
Cape Coral First
United Methodist Church
The Sermon Series, “Scrooged: Lessons From a Christmas Carol,” begins this weekend:
Dec. 7 – The Ghost of Christmas Past
Dec. 14 – The Ghost of Christmas Present
Dec. 21 – The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Dec. 24 – New Life
Dec. 28 – Dickens at the Movie
Christmas Program
Please join us for a delightful evening of Christmas music featuring our Choir, Praise Band, Children’s Ministry, FELC Students and some other very special vocals and instrumentals on Dec. 7, at 5 p.m., in the Sanctuary
Christmas Eve Services, Dec. 24: 3, 5 and 7 p.m.
The holidays can be a very difficult time for people who are grieving over a lost loved one. This year Pastor Dennis is offering a special class from the folks at GriefShare called Surviving the Holidays. It’ll begin on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m., in room 154. Please call or email Pastor Dennis to sign up: dball@capecoralfirst.org
Celebrate Recovery: Every Monday 6-9 p.m. Transforming people with hurts, habits and hang, ups by connecting them to God and each other. Contact Ken F. at 239-945-8477
Foundations Early Learning Center provides childcare; preschool and afterschool care for children from 1 to 5 years old, as part of the growing family and youth programs at Cape Coral First United Methodist Church. The preschool’s website is www.foundationselc.org. It offers small class sizes with an experienced staff and affordable rates. A discount is available for children of “first responders” (police, fire, EMT) as well as Lee County teachers. Come visit, tour the facility, and meet Director Mary Richardson. For additional information, contact mrichardson@cape-coralfirst.org or call 239-542-4051.
GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion. During small group discussion time, guests will have the opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, learn about their experiences and share your own. GriefShare is a nondenominational group and features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session. Each is “self-contained” so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. . Questions? Contact Pastor Dennis Ball at dball@capecoralfirst.org
The Intersection Youth Ministry of Cape Coral First UMC will meet from 5-7 p.m. Middle and high school students gather in The Intersection Youth Center, located on the upper floor of the church. The Curbside Caf will also be open! It features loaded nachos, pizza, candy and concessions at minimal prices for students. All students, 6th-12th grade, are welcome!
Cape Coral First is located at 4118 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral. Call 239-542-4051 or visit www.capecoralfirst.org. Sunday services are at 8:45 a.m. – Traditional Service, and 11 a.m. – Casual Service.
Come as you are!
Center for Spiritual
Living Cape Coral
Located at 406 S.E. 24th Ave., in Cape Coral, the Center for Spiritual Living Cape Coral invites the public to visit its spiritual community to explore new possibilities for your life.
The Center is dedicated to teaching how individuals’ spiritual tools can transform their lives and make the world a better place. It is an inclusive community, bringing together the wisdom of the ages and emerging science of today. These teachings point toward the truth that there is one life and one source of all things.
The Center for Spiritual Living is where you can join with many others who are also exploring their personal spirituality.
The Center fulfills its purpose by holding Sunday morning meditation and celebrations as well as classes and workshops designed to guide you in the exploration of your spiritual path.
Meditation begins at 10 a.m. and the Sunday Celebration begins at 10:30 a.m.
For information, call 239-574-6463.
Christ Lutheran Church
John the Baptist called people to repent, to clear the decks, to completely reorder their lives so that nothing would get in the way of the Lord’s coming. This weekend’s reading from Isaiah gives the context for this radical call: the assurance of forgiveness that encourages us to repent; the promise that the coming one will be gentle with the little ones.
Isaiah calls us all to be heralds with John, to lift up our voices fearlessly and say, “See, your God is coming!” We say it to one another in worship, in order to say it with our lives in a world in need of justice and peace.
Join the congregation as it journeys through Advent. This weekend, the Second Sunday in Advent, the church will light the second candle on the wreath.
The Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School is offered during the 9 a.m. liturgy for children through the 5th grade. A Youth Group for middle school and high school youth meets Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:30pm.
Christ Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Florida-Bahamas Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Rev. Dr. William E. Bogholtz is the pastor. The church is at 2935 Del Prado Blvd., S., Cape Coral.
For more information about the services or the church, call 239-542-2709 or check the website www.christlutherancapecoral.org, or like us on Facebook.
Crosspoint Cape
IOU…Creating An Irresistible Community continues at Crosspoint Christian Church. This six-week series will reveal that a healthy community is created when we realize there are attitudes and actions that we owe each other.
Crosspoint offers three worship opportunities each Sunday at 9, 10:20 and 11:40 a.m. A safe, enriching program for children birth through fifth grade is offered during each of the services.
Crosspoint is located at 204 S.W. 11th Place in Cape Coral. For more information, visit crosspointcape.com or call 239-574-1422.
Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Evangelical Presbyterian Church invites the public to its worship service this Sunday at 10:30 a.m as Pastor Brent Lauder continues in our current series, Jonah. Two Adult Sunday school classes are offered at 9:15 a.m.: 1. “Battle for the Bible: Text, Transmission, & Translation” and 2. “Adult Bible Survey”.
On Tuesdays, a ladies’ Bible study called Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Currently the group is studying the books of Leviticus and Numbers.
Evangelical Presbyterian Church is at 701 Mohawk Parkway, Cape Coral. Visit www.epchurch.net or call 239-549-5556.
Faith Presbyterian Church
Faith Presbyterian Church is having its Annual Walk-Thru Live Nativity presented by the Youth of Faith, Saturday, Dec. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Come walk the path to Bethlehem! This is a wonderful experience for all ages!
Admission is free. Don’t miss this one night event.
Services of Christmas at Faith Presbyterian, at 4544 Coronado Parkway:
Christmas Eve
– Wednesday, Dec. 24
Communion Service, 3 p.m.
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Family Service, 5 p.m.
An Unplugged Christmas
The children, Youth of Faith and Puppet Team remind us that when all the lights go off, Jesus is the true Light of Christmas.
Traditional Candlelight Service at 7-9 p.m.
Special music will be by the Faith Ringers & Faith Choir. Bible readings, carols, and songs recount the story of the birth of the Savior.
The Rev. Dr. H Timothy Halverson will be preaching at both services.
Please call the church office at 239-542-2858 with questions.
Fellowship Life Church
Fellowship Life Church is a non-denominational church where all faiths, backgrounds and cultures are welcome.
The church truly believes that Jesus loves and offers forgiveness to all people regardless of who they are, where they come from or what they have done. It is a church that cares about all people.
Join the congregation Sundays at 10 a.m., at the Lake Kennedy Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral.
Small Group Ministry meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the pastor’s home.
For more information, contact Pastor Mark at 239-770-6103.
First Baptist Church Cape Coral
First Baptist Church Cape Coral continues with a weekly Saturday night worship service with a “casual and contemporary” style at 6 p.m., meeting each week in the worship center at the church, 4117 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral.
The worship leader is Scott Branan, with Senior Pastor Dr. James Wigton preaching and teaching the word of God.
For information, call 239-542-3703 or visit www.firstbaptistcapecoral.com
First Baptist Church of North Fort Myers
First Baptist Church of North Fort Myers at 75 Evergreen Road is having a fund-raising car wash at the church Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is raising funds for the Lottie Moon Missions Offering, helping support missionaries all around the world.
There will be a car wash and also refreshments in the fellowship hall for those having their cars washed. This for the car wash is monetary donations.
First Church of God
The First Church of God, 2213 Country Club Blvd., Cape Coral, holds the following services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Worship Service; Monday and Tuesday, at 7 p.m., Cluster Groups; Wednesday, 7 p.m., Children and Youth Ministry and All Church Prayer Meeting; Sunday morning at 9:30, the congregation and guests can hear the sounds the “Praise Team” rehearsing in the sanctuary.
As members and guests arrive, there is a coffee and donut bar in the fellowship hall to enjoy while visiting with friends. “Worship countdown” begins at 10:25 a.m. and worship starts at 10:30 a.m. A blend of contemporary, as well as traditional songs, prepares the worshipers for an inspiring, Bible-based message from Pastor Don Neace.
Wednesday evening activities include adult Bible study and prayer and also youth and teen programs.
Santa will make a stop at the church on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1-4 p.m., for “Free Pictures with Santa!” Stop by the church Dec. 20, from 1-4 p.m., for free gift wrapping!
The Christmas Eve Communion Service is at 6 p.m.
Call 239-574-5271 or visit www.cogcapecoral.com for more information. See more at: www.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com/page/content.detail/id/541967/Religion-Notes.html?nav=5006#sthash.FqOKbWZi.dpuf
First Congregational Church
Join the First Congregational Church, located at 312 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, for worship service each Sunday at 10 a.m. Visitors will quickly discover that this is a “small church with a big heart” with people who gather in faith, worship in freedom and live in fellowship. The doors are always open as well as our hearts. The church offers communion, group study, choir, chimes, mission programs, birthday celebrations, coffee hour and many fellowship events. All are welcome! For more information, call 239 574 6184 or check out the web at www.firstchurchcape.org.
Upcoming events:
– Study Group called the Genealogy of the People of God is held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. It offers a unique look into the Old Testament (through December) and the New Testament beginning in January.
– Everyone is welcome to attend Christmas Eve Service & Pageant, Dec 24, at 7 p.m., and Christmas Day Service at 10:30 a.m., with brunch after the service.
– Jan 17, at 6 p.m., everyone is invited to a German Supper; bring dish to share. (freewill offering)
– Jan. 23, at 6 p.m., there will be Pizza & Movie in Andersen Hall. This will be a monthly event during season, come enjoy some fun and an evening out.
Messiah Lutheran Church
Messiah Lutheran Church is located at 2691 N.E. Pine Island Road, at the corner of Northeast Pine Island Road and Corbett Road. A member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Messiah offers a variety of worship services, educational programs, fellowship opportunities and social justice and mission endeavors.
Messiah is a welcoming and caring family of God, centered in the good news of Jesus. Its mission is to educate, equip and energize believers to serve as disciples. Everyone is welcome!
Worship times are Saturday 5 p.m. (informal) and Sunday at 8 and 11 a.m. (traditional).
Upcoming events:
– Mid- Week Advent Services will be held Wednesday, Dec 10 and 17, at 11 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. The Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. service, will be at All Souls with lessons & carols.
Messiah’s famous Living Nativity drive-through diorama will be held Dec. 12 and 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. (freewill offering). This is a wondrous gift to the community, don’t miss it.
Messiah’s Fine Art Concert Series starts off Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m., with Christmas Concert featuring the music ensembles of Messiah Lutheran Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church of Cape Coral
Weekly church services for the Adventist Church are Wednesday evenings, “A Place for Prayer,” at 7 p.m.; Bible Study Classes for all age groups on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.; and weekly Worship Service on Saturday at 11 a.m. Call 239-357-4122 for additional information about the church or its programs.
St. Katharine Drexel Parish
St. Katharine Drexel Parish will offer a six-week series entitled “Catholics Returning Home,” presented by lay members of the parish, beginning Monday, Dec. 29, from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Faith Formation Building.
The sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the church.
If you know someone who has left the church, please invite them to join the discussion.
St. Katharine Drexel is at 1922 S.W. 20th Ave., Cape Coral.
For more information, call Jane Di Paola at 239-573-8766 or Andy Halek at 239-471-7315.
The parish is also hosting Bunco games the second Thursday of the month starting at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $5 at the door. There will be prizes, laughs and refreshments.
Trinity Reformed Church of Cape Coral
Trinity Reformed Church of Cape Coral will hold the following services:
– Sunday, Dec. 7:
9:15 – 9:55 a.m. – Sunday School (children and adults).
9:55 – 10:15 a.m. – Fellowship
10:20 a.m. – Announcements/prelude
10:30 a.m. – Worship service – Sermon:?”The Feeding of the Five Thousand” (Mark 6:33-44)
6 p.m. – Worship service – Sermon: “Jesus’ Church” (Matthew 16:13-28)
– Wednesday, Dec. 24:
7 p.m. – Christmas Eve Service
The church’s “Missionary of the Month” is the Rev. Allen Vander Pol, a missionary and professor for Miami International Seminary. He writes theology courses in English for students around the world who study with MINTS. He supervises students and study centers in Southeast Asia. He travels to India, Myanmar and the Philippines to teach and supervise the work of study centers there.
Rev. Vander Pol was pastor of Trinity Reformed for 13 years before he went into full-time missions. Prior to that he pastored churches in Minnesota and New Zealand; he pastored churches for 30 years. He attended Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia and Calvin Theological Seminary. He holds a D.Min. from MINTS International Seminary. He has written three courses and articles as well as a very important book on the Trinity:?”God in Three Perons:?Biblical Testimony to the Trinity.”
Trinity Reformed Church is a member of the United Reformed Churches of North America, a federation of churches located throughout the United States and Canada. It is part of the wider Reformed and Presbyterian family of churches.
You can listen to Trinity Reformed Church’s sermons every week for free at www.sermon-audio.com/trinityreformed.
The church is located at 2220 Hancock Bridge Parkway, Cape Coral. Call 239-574-1424 for additional information.