Religion Notes
All Souls Episcopal Church
Imagine going back in time and hearing the Bible before it was a book! A young contemporary biblical actor, Matthew Zawisza, will present a live drama at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, at All Souls Episcopal Church in North Fort Myers.
Zawisza has inspired audiences as he travels US.
The program is free and open to the public.
All Souls Episcopal Church is at 14649 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers. Parking at the rear of the building.
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 King-dom 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 come to the 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.
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. They are currently studying “Men of the Bible.” All ladies are invited to attend.
Visit our website at www.capebaptist.org. For more information call 239-242-8022. Cape Baptist Church, 435 SE 10th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33990.
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 First
United Methodist Church
Cape Coral First United Methodist Church will continue its sermon series: Getting Out of the Shadows.
– Jan. 25 – Shadow Mission Revealed
– Feb. 1 – Jesus’ Shadow Mission
– Feb. 8 – Naming Your Shadow Mission
– Feb. 15 – Pursuing God’s Mission
Celebrate Recovery, which meets every Monday from 6-9 p.m., transforms people with hurts, habits and hang-ups by connecting them to God and each other. Contact Ken F. at 239-945-8477
GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. The group meets every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion. GriefShare is a nondenominational group and features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. Each session is “self-contained” so you do not have to attend in sequence. Questions? Contact Pastor Dennis Ball at dball@capecoralfirst.org
DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. CCFUMC will be offering this Biblically based 13 week support group on Tuesday nights from 6-8 in room 152. Child care is available upon advanced request. This class is open to everyone regardless of church affiliation. Questions? Contact Pastor Dennis Ball at dball@capecoralfirst.org
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 CCFUMC. 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 information, contact mrichardson@capecoral-first.org or call 239-542-4051.
The Intersection Youth Ministry of CCFUMC 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 Cafe will also be open! All students, 6th -12th grade are welcome!
Cape Coral First is at 4118 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral. Phone 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
The Eucharist is celebrated this weekend on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Sunday 9 a.m. liturgy is the Family liturgy with a special message for the children and youth. Sunday School for children age 3 to 5th grade is offered during the 9 a.m. liturgy. On Wednesday the teen youth group will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Hafer Hall.
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.
Church of the Epiphany
The Church of the Epiphany will hold a Card Party/Luncheon Friday, Feb. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the church, 2507 Del Prado Blvd., S., Cape Coral. The donation is $10. Crafts and bakery goods will be for sale.
Please call 540-4053 for tickets. Reservations are required.
Covenant Presbyterian Church
The Wednesday Morning Live! Community Lecture Series continues at Covenant Presbyterian Church through February. The lectures are free and open to the public.
– Feb. 4 – Tearing Down the Walls of Worship, Eric Nanz, Director of Youth Ministry, Covenant Presbyterian Church
– Feb. 11 – Community Caring, Tracey Galloway, CEO of Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. (CCMI)
– Feb. 18 – The Impact of WWI and WWII on Lee County, John Sheppard, local author and benefactor
– Feb. 25 – There Shall Be Music, Tony Lombardo, pianist, conductor and showman
The one-hour lectures begin at 10 p.m., preceded by coffee and snacks at 9:30 a.m.
Advance registration is not required. The lectures will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Call 239-334-8937 or www.covpcfm.com
Crosspoint Christian Church
Crosspoint Christian Church will begin this new series Hello My Name Is this weekend of Jan. 24 and 25. Through powerful stories and teaching, Crosspoint will address the issues of grief, depression and addiction during this four-week series.
Crosspoint is at 204 S.W. 11th Place in Cape Coral. The church offers four worship opportunities every weekend with two services on Saturday nights at 5 and 6:20 and two services on Sundays at 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. A safe, enriching program for children birth through 5th grade is available during all four worship services.
For more information visit us on the web at crosspointcape.com
Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Join EPC this Sunday as Pastor Brent Lauder will be starting a series in the Book of Malachi. The church is offering two Bible study options for Women. One is the Women’s Evening Bible Study (WEBS) from 6-7:45 p.m., on the first and third Monday nights of the month. The study is written by Dr. Kathleen B. Nielson and is titled: Colossians and Philemon: Continue to Live in Him. The other is Women of the Word, from 9-11 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. every Tuesday. The study is the book of Hebrews.
The church also has a Men’s Breakfast Fellowship the first Saturday of the month starting at 7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
For more information on EPC or rot register for any or both of the Women’s Bible studies, or details on the Men’s Breakfast Fellowship, call the church office at 239-549-5556.
Evangelical Presbyterian Church is located at 701 Mohawk Parkway, Cape Coral. www.epchurch.net, 239-549-5556
Faith Presbyterian Church
Please join Faith Presbyterian Church for the Fanfare and Pipes Concert, a program of music for brass quintet and organ, Sunday, Jan. 25, at 4 p.m. Michael Helman, organist, and the church’s brass quintet will perform pieces by Strauss, Handel, Bach, Cheetham, Gigout and others.
The program is open to the public and there will be a free-will offering. Located at 4544 Coronado Pkwy.. Contact Kassandra Turpin at 239-542-2858 with questions. Visit www.fpcfl.org/worship-music/concert-series/ for more about the 2015 Faith Concert Series.
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, 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 Christian Church
A Christian Revival will be held right here in Cape Coral, for three nights – Jan. 28, 29 and 30 at 6 p.m., at First Christian Church 2620 Country Club Blvd. The revival will feature award-winning Appointed 2, Randy & Amy Nichols, and Vicki Lei
Everyone is welcome to reawaken their relationship with God. Join the congregation for music, preaching, and fellowship.
Refreshments will be provided. This is a free event. Call 239-574-7272 for more information.
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.
Call 239-574-5271 or visit www.cogcapecoral.com for 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 additional 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.
– Today, 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.
Hope United Methodist Church
Hope United Methodist Church in Cape Coral is will feature the sounds of Southern gospel music when the Blackwood Legacy performs Saturday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m.
The all-star group, featuring bass Rick Price, baritone Luke Yates, tenor Paul Secord and lead singer Hunter Sparkman, offers smooth vocal harmonies, down-home country piano, a little bit of humor and lots of gospel.
This gospel jamboree is open to the public and there is no admission charge. A free-will offering will be taken.
Hope United Methodist is at 2006 Chiquita Blvd., one-half mile north of Veterans Memorial Parkway in Cape Coral.
For further information contact 239-574-5700, or Pastor Bob Wall at crbobwall@gmail.com.
Messiah Lutheran Church
Messiah Lutheran Church, 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 at 5 p.m. (informal) and Sunday at 8 and 11 a.m. (traditional).
Everyone is invited to Messiah’s 2015 Fine Arts Concert Series which takes place at the church at 3 p.m., don’t miss these excellent concerts: Jan. 25, Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra: Animal Tales (freewill); Feb. 8, Barbary Coast ($15 donation); Third Annual Benefit Concert for Bootstrap Homeless Ministries (can food or cash donation); and March 29, Stations of the Cross (Easter Concert), freewill.
Messiah also has two special Exploring Worship Services coming up; Saturday, Feb. 14, at 5 p.m., will be the great Abba Mia Service (based on music by ABBA); and Saturday, March 7, at 5 p.m., is the Celtic Service. Both are inspiring services to attend.
Check out the website for more information on all of the church’s study groups, services and events. www.messiahnfm.org. or call 239-995-0133.
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 is continuing a six-week series entitled “Catholics Returning Home,” presented by lay members of the parish.
The series began 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, and refreshments.
Trinity Reformed
Church of Cape Coral
Trinity Reformed Church of Cape Coral will hold the following services:
– Sunday, Jan. 25:
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 – “An Amazing Trustworthy Saying”?(1 Timothy 1:15).
12 p.m. -Church Luncheon and Missionary Presentation. The Rev. Allen Vander Pol will be sharing his missionary work during the luncheon.
6 p.m. – Worship service: Sermon – “Inspirational Message”?(Various Scripture)
The messages will be by the Rev. Allen Vander Pol.
The church’s “Missionary of the Month” is the Rev. 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.
The 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.