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Our heart at Ephrata Community Church is to connect people with God and others. Everything we have done and will do—in our congregation, in our community, in our region—flows from that core desire.
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As a church family, we will start our new year by setting aside three weeks to seek the Lord through a corporate fast. We encourage you to ask God what
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As a church family, we will start our new year by setting aside three weeks to seek the Lord through a corporate fast. We encourage you to ask God what type of fast He’s calling you to, and join us as we seek the Lord together.
Fasting is setting aside food, for the purpose of drawing close to God. You decide how to fast. Perhaps you’ll fast specific kinds of food, or certain meals of the day or week, or all solid foods for the 21 days. That decision is between you, the Lord, and those closest to you.
During this season of fasting we are also calling everyone to a media fast. This is the removal of all unnecessary media for the purpose of clearing our minds so that we might seek the mind of Christ (this may be more challenging than the food fast).
Let’s enter this season of prayer and fasting with expectation for what God will do among us, our families, our congregation, and our community and beyond!
During these three weeks, there will be a time of corporate prayer every Monday through Saturday from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Gateway House of Prayer. You are welcome to join in person or by Livestream.
Time
6 (Sunday) 12:00 am - 26 (Saturday) 11:59 pm
Organizer
Ephrata Community Churchconnect@ephratacommunity.church
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SATURDAY 7:45 P.M. & SUNDAY 12:30 P.M. Are you new to Ephrata Community Church? Have you wondered who we are, what we do, and why we do it? As a congregation
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SATURDAY 7:45 P.M. & SUNDAY 12:30 P.M.
Are you new to Ephrata Community Church? Have you wondered who we are, what we do, and why we do it? As a congregation we are very grateful for the good work that God is doing among us as we seek to connect people to God and others. We are also excited about the people God is joining to us on this journey.
Our time together in Connection 101, 201, and 301 is designed to give new people at ECC a clearer understanding of how we can know God through Jesus Christ, what He has done among us as a congregation, some insight into how He has made you, and finally how you can connect to ECC.
Because Connections Pathway runs each month, there’s no need to attend three weeks in a row. But you do need to take the classes in order. A light meal will also be provided.
Interested? There’s no need to sign up. Just come join us!
Time
19 (Saturday) 7:45 pm - 20 (Sunday) 1:30 pm
Location
Banquet Hall
70 Clay School Rd. Ephrata, PA 17522
Organizer
Ephrata Community Churchconnect@ephratacommunity.church
25Jan(Jan 25)7:00 pm27(Jan 27)12:50 pmProphetic WeekendWith JC Alzamora & Wayne Kaufman
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FRIDAY, January 25, 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY, January 26, 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY, January 27, 8:00, 9:45 & 11:30 a.m. Join us to corporately seek the Lord as we anticipate what He wants to do
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FRIDAY, January 25, 7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, January 26, 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, January 27, 8:00, 9:45 & 11:30 a.m.
Join us to corporately seek the Lord as we anticipate what He wants to do among us.
Personal prophetic ministry will be available at the Friday and Saturday night services as well as the Sunday 11:30 a.m. service.
Time
25 (Friday) 7:00 pm - 27 (Sunday) 12:50 pm
Location
Ephrata Community Church
70 Clay School Rd. Ephrata, PA 17522
Organizer
Ephrata Community Churchconnect@ephratacommunity.church
Event Details
SATURDAY 7:45 P.M. & SUNDAY 12:30 P.M. Are you new to Ephrata Community Church? Have you wondered who we are, what we do, and why we do it? As a congregation
Event Details
SATURDAY 7:45 P.M. & SUNDAY 12:30 P.M.
Are you new to Ephrata Community Church? Have you wondered who we are, what we do, and why we do it? As a congregation we are very grateful for the good work that God is doing among us as we seek to connect people to God and others. We are also excited about the people God is joining to us on this journey.
Our time together in Connection 101, 201, and 301 is designed to give new people at ECC a clearer understanding of how we can know God through Jesus Christ, what He has done among us as a congregation, some insight into how He has made you, and finally how you can connect to ECC.
Connections Pathway classes will be held the first three weekends of every month, which allows you to attend whenever you’re able. A light meal will also be provided.
Interested? There’s no need to sign up. Just come join us!
Time
2 (Saturday) 7:45 pm - 3 (Sunday) 1:30 pm
Location
Banquet Hall
70 Clay School Rd. Ephrata, PA 17522
Organizer
Ephrata Community Churchconnect@ephratacommunity.church
04Feb9:00 pm11:00 pmBroken Free Worship GatheringLive in freedom
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Broken Free is a ministry that exists to see the body of Christ experience the freedom it was set free for in the area of sexual sin, bondage,
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Broken Free is a ministry that exists to see the body of Christ experience the freedom it was set free for in the area of sexual sin, bondage, and confusion. Worship Gatherings are currently designed to minister to men who desire freedom in all areas of life, and consist of a time of worship and prayer as we seek the Lord’s presence, followed by teaching from Justin Rule and personal ministry time. (Broken Free also has a separate small group ministry to wives who are in marriages being impacted by sexual sin, led by Whitney Rule.)
Broken Free Worship Gatherings are not accountability groups or circle group discussions. They are times of engaging the Lord, being sharpened by His Word, and being equipped with truth. While any man may come as his schedule allows and start or stop at any time, it is strongly encouraged to commit to a season of at least 12 monthly gatherings, and the suggested homework, assignments and challenges given by the leadership.
You can learn more at www.BrokenFree.org.
Time
(Monday) 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Gateway House of Prayer
Speakers for this event
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Justin Rule
Justin Rule
Justin Rule is the lead teacher and facilitator at Broken Free. Broken Free is a ministry that started in 2015 through Threshold Church with the mission of seeing the church, the Bride of Christ, set free from sexual captivity and confusion. After being set free from 20 years of intense sexual addiction and identity issues, Justin realized his calling to ‘set the captives free’. Justin Rule is also the Co-Founder of Coolidge Academy, and the Co-Founder of a digital branding company – SPARROW.
Event Details
SATURDAY 7:45 P.M. & SUNDAY 12:30 P.M. Are you new to Ephrata Community Church? Have you wondered who we are, what we do, and why we do it? As a congregation
Event Details
SATURDAY 7:45 P.M. & SUNDAY 12:30 P.M.
Are you new to Ephrata Community Church? Have you wondered who we are, what we do, and why we do it? As a congregation we are very grateful for the good work that God is doing among us as we seek to connect people to God and others. We are also excited about the people God is joining to us on this journey.
Our time together in Connection 101, 201, and 301 is designed to give new people at ECC a clearer understanding of how we can know God through Jesus Christ, what He has done among us as a congregation, some insight into how He has made you, and finally how you can connect to ECC.
Because Connections Pathway runs each month, there’s no need to attend three weeks in a row. But you do need to take the classes in order. A light meal will also be provided.
Interested? Just come join us downstairs at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday or 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Time
9 (Saturday) 7:45 pm - 10 (Sunday) 1:30 pm
Location
Banquet Hall
70 Clay School Rd. Ephrata, PA 17522
Organizer
Ephrata Community Churchconnect@ephratacommunity.church
02Mar(Mar 2)6:00 pm03(Mar 3)12:50 pmNew Members WeekendIt's a welcome weekend!
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Have you completed your Connections Pathway classes (Connections 101, 201 & 301) and want to become a member of Ephrata Community Church? Complete the application in the back
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Have you completed your Connections Pathway classes (Connections 101, 201 & 301) and want to become a member of Ephrata Community Church?
Complete the application in the back of your Connections Pathway booklet and turn it into the church office or Welcome Center by February 10. Need a new application? Download a copy HERE.
We will then welcome our new members during our weekend services on March 2 & 3.
Time
2 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - 3 (Sunday) 12:50 pm
Location
Ephrata Community Church
70 Clay School Rd. Ephrata, PA 17522
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