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Why Church Membership?
Irrelevant. Unbiblical. Exclusivist. Church politics.
These are some of the reasons why many church attenders never make the commitment to church membership. In fact, isn’t church membership simply a result of placing one’s faith in Jesus as the world’s true Lord and Savior?
Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. —John 1:12
In the New Testament, the call to “belief” in Jesus, is often followed by the command to be “baptized” as a declaration of that new identity. Jesus himself commands this in the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19–20). We’re adopted through Christ and by the Spirit into God the Father’s family.
In Acts, the Church is birthed by the Holy Spirit and its impact on relationships is revolutionary (cf. Acts 2:42–47). Socio-economic classes are flattened, grace and truth define conversations, justice is embodied, spiritual gifts are identified for service and the 59 “one anothers” all assume something: Every follower of Jesus is committed to life in a local church family...
Click here to read the rest of this article from Erin Kerr.
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Join the EvFree Family
You were never meant to do life alone. Learn about the importance of church membership! Come explore God’s design for you in His family, the church and why it’s important for your life purpose. Learn about the EvFree Fullerton mission, vision, strategy and your role in making this an irresistible church family for our community. Choose from the following two class options:
Sunday, March 13, 2:00–5:00 pm, C212. Click here to sign up.
Sunday, May 1, 2:00–5:00 pm, C212. Click here to sign up.
Coffee and refreshments provided. Questions? Contact Cheri Ross, 714.257.4330. Click here for more info about church membership.
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My Friend, Paul—Part 2
One Sunday afternoon, I found Paul laying on the ground and his pants were blood-soaked. We took him to the emergency room, only to find out the best they could do was to treat him, get him stable and give him meds. He had been bleeding in six different places due to a brown recluse spider bite. The wound was three feet long and was attacking his vital organs.
There was no shelter, no safe place for him, and no medical facility to provide on-going care. At one point, we brought Paul home and he lived with us for seven weeks. While living with us, he asked Travis and me to pray with him. He said he wanted what we had—he wanted the peace of God...
Click here to read the rest of this story from Jeanette Bollen.
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Click here or on the link below to read other stories or to submit your own. We want to hear how God is working in your life.
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Elder Update & Congregational Meeting
Dear Church family,
As you will recall, the Elders have set aside the last four months to hear from you, our EvFree family. I know for some this has seemed like a long time. I would include myself in that category after around 10 meetings in the last month. I want you to know that while this has been extremely hard on the Elders and their families, it has been a labor of love for us. We love this church. As this particular window for input has closed, we are truly seeking to hear from God’s Holy Spirit. After all of this input, we feel quite overwhelmed and inadequate and that’s before reading all of the CHAT survey comments and info I just received in my inbox!
Now it’s time for a family meeting. On Sunday, March 13 at 3:30pm in the Worship Center, we will all gather and the Elders will share some of the many things we have learned. If you consider yourself a part of the EvFree family then it is important that you set aside this time to gather. So after church on the 13th, grab some lunch, take a nap, set your alarm and come to the Worship Center at 3:30pm. You will not want to miss this important meeting.
Fred Ouderkerken
Elder Board Chairman
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CHAT Survey Update
Thanks so much to everyone for participating in the Church Health Assessment Survey. We had about one third of the congregation participate and in about 10 days, we will share all the data with you. There are significant high-level findings as well as tons of raw data—all of which will be made available to our members.
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Good Friday Concert
7:00pm in the Worship Center. The EvFree Choir and Orchestra will use deep, passionate music to help us consider the darkest day in human history. In a rich, contemplative atmosphere, God's people will take a look at the lengths He went to, in order to bring us to Himself. The concert will last approximately 70 minutes, and will be appropriate for all ages.
Easter Sunday Sunrise “Hymn Sing”
6:30am in the Worship Center. In the stillness of the early morning, the sunrise service will begin our glorious day of celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Beautiful instrumentation will accompany the voices of the worship team and the congregation as we lift our praises to the risen Son!
Easter Services
Saturday night (March 26) at 5:00pm & Sunday (March 27) at 8:30am, 10:00am, and 11:30am. With over 40 years as an international evangelist, Luis Palau will bring a powerful message of the good news that only Jesus can bring to our lives. Known for their passionate worship leading, For All Seasons will use their gifts to usher our church into God’s presence and joyous celebration. (*There will not be a 5pm service this Sunday.)
Help Us Host Easter
We need extra greeters, ushers, refreshment servers and those who have a heart for new believers for the upcoming Easter services. Contact Alise Ramseyer, 714.257.4327, if you'd like to help.
Watch a special message and invitation from Luis Palau here and share on social media: #ItsaNewDay #ESTR16.
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