Religion Notes
Abiding Love Lutheran Church
Easter for Kids, ages 3-11, will be held Saturday, March 21, 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The kids will be making crafts, singing songs, hunting eggs and learning the true meaning of Easter. Lunch is included and each child will receive a gift bag. There will be a program for the parents at 1:15 p.m.
Abiding Love Lutheran Church is at 3205 S. Chiquita Blvd., Cape Coral. Call 239-945-2122.
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 www.capebaptist.org. For more information call 239-242-8022. Cape Baptist Church, 435 S.E. 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, 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 will hold a GriefShare recovery seminar and support group Tuesdays, from 6-8 p.m., through May 12. The church is at 811 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.
GriefShare sessions include a video featuring nationally recognized experts on grief, and group discussions focused on those who have lost a loved one through death. Seminar sessions include “The Journey of Grief,” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Guilt and Anger” and “Why?” Attendance at any point is welcome.
For information, call Ernie Gouker at 239-573-7110 any time or Claudette Oney at 239-242-9922 after 5 p.m.
Cape First United Methodist Church
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. 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 meets from 5-7 p.m. Middle and high school students gather in The Intersection Youth Center, on the upper floor of the church. All students, 6th -12th grade are welcome!
Cape Coral First is at 4118 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral. Call 239-542-4051 or visit www.cape-coralfirst.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 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 fourth of the Old Testament promises providing a baptismal lens this Lent is the promise God makes to Moses: those who look on the bronze serpent will live. In today’s gospel, Jesus says he will be lifted up on the cross like the serpent, so that those who look to him in faith will live. When we receive the sign of the cross in baptism, that cross becomes the sign we can look to in faith, for healing, for restored relationship to God, for hope when we are dying.
Eucharists for the Fourth Sunday in Lent will be celebrated Saturday evening at 5:30 and Sunday morning at 9 and 11. The 9 a.m. liturgy is a Family Liturgy, there is a special message for children and youth and Sunday School is offered for children age 3 through 5th grade. After the 9 a.m. liturgy, the women are host an omelet-in-a-bag breakfast.
The Fourth Wednesday Lenten service is Wednesday at noon and 6:30 p.m. An informal service of soup, hymns, guided conversation and communion will be held in Hafer Hall. This week the guided conversation is “We Are Church for the Sake of the World” focusing on our call to service.
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.
Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Join EPC this Sunday as Pastor Brent Lauder continues in his Living as Exiles: A Study on 1 Peter series. The church is are currently offering three Bible Study options for Women this quarter. 1) 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. 2) Women of the Word is from 9-11 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. every Tuesday. The study is the book of Hebrews and 3) Women’s Book Discussion/Support Group offered the second and fourth Monday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. This group is studying the book Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God by Elyse Fitzpatrick.
For information on EPC or register for any of the ministries and fellowships, call the church at 239-549-5556.
Evangelical Presbyterian Church is located at 701 Mohawk Parkway, Cape Coral. Visit www.epchurch.net .
Faith Presbyterian Church
Wednesday Worship during Lent will take place weekly and will include Communion. Lenten Wednesday worship services will take place from 12:30 – 1 p.m. in Hunt Chapel March 18 and 25.
“Holy Land Promise & Conflict” continues March 24, at 6:20 p.m., in the Sanctuary. The lecture series is part of Tuesday’s Together. Guest speakers will share their perspectives on the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This week features Alan Isaacs, executive director, Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties.
Faith Presbyterian Church is at 4544 Coronado Parkway. Contact Kassandra Turpin at 239-542-2858 or kassandra@fpcfl.org.
First Baptist Church Cape Coral
Nationally renowned evangelist David Ring will speak at First Baptist Church of Cape Coral Saturday, March 16, at 6 p.m., and Sunday, March 15, at 10 a.m. The public is welcome.
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. Call 239-542-3703 or visit www.firstbaptistcapecoral.com
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.
First Congregational Church
Join the First Congregational Church, at 312 Santa Barbara Blvd., for worship service each Sunday at 10 a.m. Visitors will discover this 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 information, call 239-574-6184 or visit www.firstchurchcape.org.
Everyone is always invited to the church’s events as well as worship service:
– Lenten service each Wednesday at 6 p.m. with a Soup Supper.
– 4th Annual Classic Car Show, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
– Movie Night with Popcorn & Pizza, March 27.
– Palm Sunday worship at 10 a.m., March 29, with special music
Everyone is invited to Easter services April 5, 7 and 10 a.m. A pancake breakfast will be served from 8-9:30 a.m.; freewill offering.
Fort Myers Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Fort Myers Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), at 5916 Winkler Road (1/2 mile north of College), will hold the following services for Easter:
– Palm Sunday, March 29, 10:30 a.m.
– Good Friday Service, April 3, 6 p.m.
– Easter Sunday, April 5, 10:30 a.m.
Hope United Methodist Church
This Sunday, March 22, at 10:30 a.m.. Hope United Methodist will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special service with music and message from Pastor Bob Wall.
The church welcomes new members Karen Brantley, Donna Payne, Andy and Lynn Johnson and Doug Webb.
The church, at 2006 Chiquita Blvd., in Cape Coral, holds Adult Sunday School Sundays at 9 a.m. with worship service at 10:30 a.m. Call 239-574-5570.
Messiah Lutheran Church
Messiah Lutheran Church, at 2691 N.E. Pine Island 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:
– March 29, at 3 p.m., Easter Concert, “Stations of the Cross,” featuring works by Mozart, Wood, Helman, Lotti and Bach will be enhanced by a visual arts presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Various musical ensembles from messiah and All Souls Church will perform. A free will offering
– Lenten Midweek Services will be each Wednesday at 11 a.m. (soup lunch at noon) and 6:30 p.m.
– Holy Week Services will be Maundy Thursday, April 2, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
– Good Friday, April 3, noon and 6:30 p.m.
– Saturday Night Easter Vigil, April 4, 8 p.m.
– Easter Services, April 5, at 7, 9 and 11 a.m.
Check out the website for more info on all of the study groups, services and events. www.messiahnfm.org
Seventh-day Adventist Church
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: Saturday at 9:30 a.m.; and weekly Worship Service on Saturday at 11 a.m. Call 239-357-4122 for information.
St. Michael Lutheran Church
You may know about the cross, but what about the rest of the story? Hear the amazing real Easter story of Jesus involvement with turmoil, violence, betrayal, miracles, redemption, hope and peace it’s the greatest story in history! Join the congregation for worship this Easter Season at St. Michael Lutheran Church.
– Palm Sunday, March 28, 10 a.m., in the gymnasium, followed by a barbecue in the big tent.
– Maundy Thursday, April 2, at noon and 7 p.m., in the church
– Good Friday, April 3, at noon and 7 p.m., in the church
– Easter Sunday, April 5, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m., in the church, Holy Communion served at each service.
– Easter breakfast served at 7:30-9:45 a.m.
St. Michael Lutheran Church is at 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers. For more information, call 239-939-1218 or visit www.smlcs.org
Trinity Reformed
Church of Cape Coral
Trinity Reformed Church of Cape Coral will hold the following services:
– Sunday, March 22:
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: “Christian Giving:?Joy and Poverty = Liberality”?(2 Corinthians 8)
6 p.m. – Worship service – Sermon: “Civil Authorities: Our Responsibility” (Romans 13)
The messages will be by the Rev. Stephen Whitmore.
The church’s Missionary of the Month is Dr. Cornelius Hegeman, an academic dean of Miami International Seminary (MINTS). He supervised distance education for pastors around the world. He travels extensively throughout Latin America, teaching classes to pastors of churches who lack a desirable level of education. Regular seminary-level courses are offered in all areas, and degrees are awarded as the students advance to higher levels of learning. The pastors then teach others courses so that the program is growing exponentially.
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.
Listen to Trinity Reformed Church’s sermons every week for free at www.sermon-audio.com/trinityreformed.
The church at 2220 Hancock Bridge Parkway; call 239-574-1424.
Unitarian Universalist Church
of Fort Myers
On Wednesday, March 25, musician Morrie Reece will present “Music of the Seventies” at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers.
Reece is a talented musician who works with the electronic synthesizer to produce a wide variety of music.
The public is invited to attend this free event which begins at 6 p.m. with an optional $5 vegetarian dinner followed by Reece’s performance at 7 p.m.
The Unitarian Univer-salist Church of Fort Myers is at 13411 Shire Lane. Call 239-561-2700.