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 at 239-464-4803 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
Cape Christian is located at 2110 Chiquita Blvd., South. It 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 the Friday evening and Sunday morning services.
Youth Night, open to all middle and high school students, takes place Wednesday evenings at 6:30. It’s loud, it’s awesome and it’s a whole lot of Spirit!
Rock Harbor is for recovery of addiction and hang-ups of all kinds. It is on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.; children’s classes are provided.
The cafe is open and ready to serve you! All proceeds from the sale of Tony & Ada’s products are re-invested into local and global humanitarian causes. It’s open Sunday-Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6. For more information about Tony & Ada’s, please head to facebook.com/tonyandadas.
Fellowship Park is open dawn to dusk and is 100 percent free – our gift built by church families for the families of Cape Coral. Pavilions are available for rental, call the church office for details 772-5683.
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
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 additional 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 Christ Lutheran community continues to meet in its temporary home at Epiphany Episcopal Church, 2507 Del Prado Blvd. So, Saturday evening at 5:30 and Sunday morning at 9. Both liturgies this weekend are Healing Eucharists. Sunday the coffee hour following the liturgy will mark the one-year anniversary of Pastor Bogholtz’ arrival at Christ Lutheran. Wednesday evenings at 6:30, the youth group gathers.
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 meets at 2507 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral.; the mailing address is PO Box 152576, Cape Coral, FL 33915.
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
The church is 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 2nd and 4th 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.
If you would like more information on EPC or register for any of the above ministries and fellowships, please 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 Bible Fellowship
Faith Bible Fellowship is a family-oriented, non-denominational church that focuses on preaching truth from the word of God. The congregation worships God with a contemporary style of music, while keeping the focus on Christ. The church’s desire is to see Christ lifted up and God glorified as we minister to one another and our community.
The congregation meets Sunday mornings 10 at The Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral. The church offers a safe and well staffed nursery for infants to preschoolers. At Faith Kids, children 5-11 will learn truth from the word of God and how it applies to their lives in a fun, and interactive environment. The youth group meets Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Real connection and growth happens in the church’s Connection Groups. These groups offer an opportunity to really connect with the body of Christ and to dig deeper into the word of God. There are also various Bible study times through the week.
Please call at 458-0020 or check out the website www.FBF411.Com for more information.
Faith Presbyterian Church
Faith Presbyterian Church’s mission is to be a Presbyterian community of joy and excitement that promises to love, comfort and respect everyone through the challenging power of Christ. There are three Sunday Worship Services: 8:15 and 11 a.m., traditional worship; and 9:30a.m., an informal family worship. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month at all services and is open to all who seek to grow in their relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Care is provided for newborns to 3-year-olds in the nursery. Preschool children to 5th grade are welcome in Sunday school in Faith Center, which begins after children are dismissed during 9:30 am worship. The Youth of Faith fellowship is open to all middle and high school youth. The typical YOF Sunday schedule is: 9:30 a.m.: Worship together during family worship, 10:30 a.m.: Sunday school, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: (September-May): Group Activity. For more information, contact Nancy Exline at nancy@fpcfl.org.
Various choral opportunities are available at Faith. These groups include the Faith Choir, Worship Ensemble, Handbell Ensemble, Faith Ringers, Joyful Noise, Bells of Faith and Children’s Bell Choir. For more information about our Music Ministry, contact Michael Helman at michael@fpcfl.org.
As a “Healthy Church,” Faith Center has a variety of programs, classes and activities for those looking to participate in classes like Zumba, Tai Chi and more. There are also adult education classes offered throughout the week, including Tuesdays Together (dinner and Bible study), Men’s Breakfast and Women’s Bible Study. For information, contact Michelle Churchill at michelle@fpcfl.org.
Faith Presbyterian Church is at 4544 Coronado Parkway.
For additional information, contact info@fpcfl.org or call 239-542-2858 or visit www.FaithCapeCoral.org. Also, follow the church on Facebook.com/faithcapecoral.
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. 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 for more information.
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 fellowship events. All are welcome!
Hope United
Methodist Church
Hope United Methodist Church welcomes everyone to join in a traditional worship service Sundays at 10:30 a.m. along with Children’s Church. Refreshments are served after worship.
The church wrapped up the “Feed the Children” food drive Saturday, May 16, collecting 210 pounds of food giving the church a grand total of $13 pounds collected May 9 and 16. All donations have been delivered to the Cape Coral Caring Center for distribution to the children.
Nancy Metz will be starting a four-week study group on one of Bill Hybel’s books. Anyone interested in attending should contact the church at 239-574-5570 for sign-up, times and dates during office hours.
Hop U.M.C. asks for God’s blessing for all veterans and for current military troops on Memorial Day, May 25.
The church collects supplies and mails boxes for our troops year around. Some items needed are snacks such as cookies, crackers, nuts, jerky, gum, ice pops, etc.; toiletries and comfort items such as razors, shampoo, toothbrushes, lip balm, combs, lotions, books, decks of cards, puzzle books, pens and stationary, etc.
Donations will be accepted at the church during office hours and all Sundays at the worship services.
For further information, contact the church at 239-574-5570. The church is at 2006 Chiquita Blvd., Cape Coral. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The pastor is Bill Wall.
Messiah Lutheran Church
Messiah Lutheran Church at 2691 N.E. Pine Island Road, on the corner of Corbett Road, is 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!
Summer worship times, which began May 3, are Saturday 5 p.m. (blended) and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (traditional).
Check out the website for more information on all the church’s study groups, services and events: www.messiahnfm.org, or call 239 995-0133.
Seventh-day
Adventist Church
Weekly church services for the Adventist Church are Wednesday evenings, “A Place for Prayer,” at 7; Bible Study Classes for all age groups: Saturday at 9:30 a.m.; and weekly Worship Service on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Call the church at 239-357-4122 for additional information.
Trinity Reformed
Church of Cape Coral
Trinity Reformed Church of Cape Coral will hold the following services:
– Sunday, May 24:
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
6 p.m. – Worship service
The messages will be delivered by the Rev. Stephen Whitmore.
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.
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 for more information.