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An Invitation to THRIVE!
Jason and Alyssa arrived at church on Friday night, unsure of where to go on our large campus. All they knew was that they’d signed up for a THRIVE! class. They’d been married a while—enough years to remember some really good times and to experience some difficulties. So this THRIVE! marriage class was a kind of “tune up” for them. Why not? There was childcare and even dinner, so Friday night after work would be a little less hassle and maybe their marriage would benefit too.
They found the Commons, enjoyed dinner and the large group time, and joined their class, where they did the “work” of growing in their marriage. They believed their marriage was worth it, and we admired their willingness to show up at a church, which was a place where they had not spent much, if any, time.
There was another One who showed up during THRIVE!—the Holy Spirit. He had already been working in their hearts...
Click here to read more from Alex and Don Flecky.
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THRIVE!
Starting October 7, 6:30–8:30pm, Commons
A five-week set of Friday night classes for growing in all our relationships. There are classes for individuals and for couples. Includes optional dinner and childcare. Learn more at evfree.cc/THRIVING and register here. Come join us and THRIVE!
Choose from one of the following five-week classes:
- Dealing With Difficult People
- Love & Respect
- Foundation For A Healthy Marriage—Part One
- Coupletalk—Part One
- Sparks For Couples—Part Two
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Love Europe—Victory in Czech Republic
It was an honor to serve Christ by teaching others about Him in the Czech Republic. The way I saw God work in so many of our lives gave me a deeper love and adoration for Him. I saw how God cares so deeply for what’s on our mind and that when we go to Him with a humble heart He will listen and shock me with how He responds.
Every night during camp we would have discussion groups with our English class about what we heard from the speaker or testimonies that were shared. One of the students in my group, Odet, opened up to us in the beginning of the week and shared that she wanted to believe that there is a God but was afraid. She said that her parents did not want anything to do with God and would get angry if He was even brought up in their house. Her dad even warned her before camp, knowing she would hear about God, to not let all of the “nonsense” go to her head, wanting only for her to go to this camp to advance her English.
However, I watched her intently listen to each of the stories about God and ask question after question, trying to figure out who God is. She truly wanted that relationship with Him...
Click here to read the rest of this story from Alicia Smith.
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Tru Family Night
Friday, September 16, 6–8pm in the Commons
If you'd like to join other families for a night of fun, inspiration and to build faith community, then sign up for the next Tru Family Night on Friday, September 16! These nights will also inspire, equip and support parents with tools to help incorporate the lessons learned in Sunday classes. Join us as we explore how Christ is formed in our families.
Dinner and childcare (up to 3 years old) provided. (Contact Madeline Cook at 714-257-4344 for childcare availability.) Sign up here or via the EvFree App.
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Love Europe Prayer Night—Budapest I & II
Friday, September 16, 6:00–7:00pm, C212
Join us as we participate in the Love Europe initiative through prayer. We will be praying for two teams this night. The Budapest I team will be hosting an art gallery opening as a platform for evangelism. The Budapest II team will be assisting in a refugee camp and help relocate them in Budapest, Hungary. This event is open to all.
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Membership Class
Saturday, September 17, 8:30–11:30am, C212
Join the EvFree family! You were never meant to do life alone. Learn about the importance of church membership. The next membership class will be this Saturday, September 17 from 8:30–11:30am in C212. (A light breakfast will be served.)
Register here or via the EvFree App to learn more or contact Cheri Ross, 714-257-4330.
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Introducing Our New Kids Ministry Director
I am so excited to communicate to you a change that has been made in our Kids Ministry staff this past week. After about six months of not having a Kids Director, we have made the decision to promote one of our own into that role—and so I am thrilled to announce that we are hiring Nikki Bridgeford as our new Kids Ministry Director!...
Click here to read more from Scott Belon.
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Congregational Meeting
Sunday, October 2, 3:30pm, Worship Center
Do you want to know what’s going on? Please put Sunday, October 2 at 3:30pm in the Worship Center on your calendar for a Congregational Meeting. We want to share with you about the many great things going on and give you an update on the search for a new Senior Pastor. We’ll also introduce some new staff members and hear some great things from those who have been around for a while.
We’ll have pizza and soda after the meeting and limited childcare will be available for infants through 6th graders. Please register for childcare here. After that incredible concert and church picnic, we need another get together! Come and join the fellowship.
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OC United
Want to make a difference in your city? At OC United we're equipping missionaries to unleash compassion and empower the vulnerable across Orange County. Visit ocunited.org to find new ways YOU can be a part of the change.
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