ENCOUNTER
SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 10:30 AM
Join us this weekend for worship, a message of encouragement, and a space to pray for one another. Gather with us at our in-person, indoor, Sunday morning services or connect with us online.
WE ARE A CHURCH
DEFINED BY GRACE
DEFINED BY GRACE
At ENCOUNTER, we keep things simple. People matter to us, no matter what age or background. We love learning more about God and His purposes for our lives. And everything we do is a warm reminder of God’s unconditional love and acceptance.
FEATURED EVENTS
Open enrollment for ENCOUNTER’s weekday preschool starts Tuesday, February 16 for the 2021-22 school year! We have full day and half day programs for children ages 2 through Pre-K. The preschool took extensive measures over the past year to ensure the highest level of safety for children and teachers and will continue to adapt as we move through this pandemic. Sign-up early, because spots will fill very quickly. Tell your friends and neighbors!
We’re back indoors for Sunday services again! Join us at 9 am and 10:30 am, OUR NEW SERVICE TIME, in the auditorium. Registration is no longer necessary… just come and worship with us!
Outdoor children’s programming available; pre-registration required!
We had so much fun at February’s Drive-In Movie Night, we thought we’d try it again! Come to our Family Drive-In Movie Night in the ENCOUNTER back parking Lot on Saturday, March 13 at 5:45 pm to see a special presentation of The Jungle Book!
Reserve a parking space or sitting space today!
It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now if you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. Find help at GriefShare, a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.
GriefShare starts Monday, February 1.
Make this the year that you get connected to community that can sustain you through difficult seasons like the one we are in! Check out the offerings we have for this winter and find one that fits with your stage of life and schedule.
MESSAGES
Bill Heydorn - February 27, 2021
They’re Undeterred
Scripture References: Matthew 5:10-12
From Current Series: "NEW KINGDOM PEOPLE"
For most of us, 2020 was harrowing. It was a year of countless disruptions, reversals, unknowns, complications and waiting. It was rough. But it was also a year of opportunity—an opportunity that is still stretched out before us. All those hardships have the potential of realigning our hearts at a most fundamental level. When this world gets disrupted, there’s the potential of thinking beyond it. Jesus came talking about another Kingdom—a realm, a reign, a way of relating that was based on God’s value system, rather than the world’s common trajectory. “My Kingdom is not of this world,” Jesus said. Whether you’re online or in person, please join me at ENCOUNTER this weekend for “New Kingdom People.” God is showing us the way forward.
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ENCOUNTER STORIES
PRAY FOR HONDURAS
One Honduran government official called this “the greatest catastrophe” in their nation’s history. Last month, back-to-back hurricanes Eta and Iota relentlessly battered Honduras. This month, the nation is trying to pick up the pieces. And they have a long road ahead of them. Honduras is already the second-poorest country in Central America. Now the hurricanes have displaced […]
Celebrating the work of our Global Partners
Recently, our Global Outreach Team had an online celebration for our Global Partners (not named for security) who have been serving cross-culturally for 16 years. In 2018 they had to leave China and were preparing to go to another location. However, they learned that their security was compromised in China (the government brought up their […]
Parents, Have THIS Talk With Your Kids About Covid-19
How you express and live out your faith, in front of your family, may have a greater impact on your son or daughter than anything else you do. – Kara Powell It is really hard to walk your loved ones thru trauma when you are dealing with it yourself. None us know how to feel […]
