Loving Our Cities
What would happen if the entire community came together to help one another—city government, businesses, residents, the faith community, service groups, schools and sports organizations?
Join the movement of thousands of people coming together to Love our Cities as one community. On Saturday, April 28, in partnership with OC United, we invite you to join the movement. Love Your City Serve Day is a one-day serve opportunity for us at EvFree to love on our community alongside our neighbors and friends who call Fullerton and its surrounding cities home.
Opportunities range from beautifying our schools, installing drought-resistant landscape, caring for and equipping at-risk youth, sprucing up neighborhoods, and caring for others in need. There is something for everyone to do!
Not only do we get the opportunity to physically serve our community as a church, but Love Your City Serve Day is an excellent way for us to work alongside our neighbors, allowing us the privilege of building relationships with people in our city that we may not regularly come in contact with.
So grab your family, a friend, or your neighbor and join us as we love our cities together! Sign up for a serve opportunity here.
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Mitch Fierro, Local Missions/Evangelism Pastor
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Welcome To Aalborg
In the cold coastal Danish city of Aalborg God is at work building His Church today using people from the warm coastal church of EvFree Fullerton. Ten years ago Lee Hanson left our fellowship and has planted Koinonia International Christian Fellowship, a church community where they gather both internationals and Danes and worship in English. When Koinonia began several years ago, the majority attending were single students. Now there are also several young families with kids.
As a tool to reach out to the international community, we started an organization – Aalborg International Friends (AIF). International university students are a primary target group, but we also conduct ‘family friendly’ activities hoping to attract young families. During the Love Europe initiative two years ago a team from EvFree Fullerton joined Koinonia in every area of life and ministry for two weeks. Jonathan Neal had his connections with the Conservatory so he could have a couple of workshops there. The team helped out at the official Orientation for International Students and hosted a “Welcome to Aalborg” event where the team had an opportunity again interact with new students. During the week we also visited the University cafeteria making contact with students and visited the homes of Koinonia families building up and encouraging one another.
This year, Jonathan Neal is gathering a team to go back to Aalborg. The team needs musicians who will interact with students and use music as one of the tools God uses to open doors of opportunity to build relationships so the gospel can be shared. If you would like to apply for this or any of our other short term teams visit here.
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Lee Hanson, Missionary in Aalborg, Denmark
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Church Family Potluck
Sunday, April 8, 5:00-7:00pm, the Commons.
Join us for an old-fashioned Church Family Potluck and Game Night! All are welcome! We will provide fried chicken and lemonade, and the rest will be potluck style. Last names starting with A-K bring a side dish that serves 8, and last names starting with L-Z bring a dessert that serves 8. Please provide your own serving utensils and extension cord for your crockpot (if applicable). You can bring your own game, or play one of ours, including Uno, Candyland, Bananagrams, and Yahtzee! If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Crowe here.
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Closer Walk Spring Sing
Wednesday, April 18, 10:00-11:30am, NC190.
Don't miss the Spring Sing which will be led by Marc Billigmeier with Margaret Sanders at the keyboard. Al Sanders will give a short devotional as part of the Sing. Marc was the music and worship pastor at EvFree before Howie Stevenson and Margaret was the church organist at the same time. A great morning of hymns, gospel songs and praise choruses is planned. The Sing is an annual feature of the Closer Walk Ministry. Everyone is invited.
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Grandparenting Ministry
Grandparents, come huddle with our Pastor of Counseling, Dave Carder, on Thursday, April 19, 7-8:30 pm in NC190, as we get a grip on family systems. Join us as we discuss and learn how to break down barriers and build bridges in our families. Refreshments served.
Also happening is the Grand Awakening, a 24-hour conference April 20-21 in Riverside at The Grove Church, hosted by John Coulombe, taught by Larry Fowler with worship led by Bruce Carroll. Join us as we learn biblical principles of intentional Christian grandparenting. Sponsored by ten SoCal Churches. Brochures Sunday on the plaza.
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Membership Class
Sunday, April 22, 1:30-4:00pm, NC190.
Want to become an official member of the EvFree Fullerton church family? Come to this free class to learn alongside fellow EvFree Fullerton friends about what it means to engage in true church membership and start the journey to official membership here at EvFree! Snacks and drinks provided. For more info and questions, email Becca Stavert.
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Men's Spring Basketball
Monday nights, April 16-July 2, EvFree Gymnasium
Men, you are invited to join our Monday Night recreational basketball league! Registration is now open and the season will begin with player evaluations on April 9 at 7:00pm in the EvFree Gym. Games are Monday nights between 6:30-9:00pm from April 16 to July 2. Register here.
Peer Counseling Training
The Peer Counseling Training Program will meet every Sunday Morning, 11:15–12:30pm in the Chapel from March 4–June 10, 2018. Each lecture is different, self-contained and open to the public, whether you are in the training program or not. This week’s topic will be “Eating Disorders, Cutting & Internet Bullying” presented by Kandis Hutton, MFT. For a complete listing and schedule of upcoming topics, visit our website here. If you have any questions, please call Cheri Ross @ 714-257-4330, or email Cheri Ross to learn more.
Good Samaritan Center Food Pantry
If you would like to help provide a meal to a person who is in need you may bring food items and place them in the gray bins in the parking structure, by the Worship Center, and around campus on Sunday mornings or at the Good Samaritan Center (NC 100) throughout the week. Items especially needed are; cans of pasta, stew, chili, peanut butter, fruit, carrots, baked beans, tuna and chicken.
Ears to Hear
For Ears to Hear we are currently doing a weekday series in Exodus and Proverbs on the weekends. Join us! Sign up here to receive the daily Ears to Hear email.
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Child Dedication Class
Sunday, April 22, 11:30am, Family room.
Children are a gift from God and, as a church, we celebrate a formal opportunity to dedicate our kids to a life of following Jesus. Child Dedications will take place on Sunday, April 29, in all three services. If your family would like to participate in this dedication, you are asked to attend the mandatory Child Dedication class. Please register here.
OnRamp
Meets every Sunday, 11:30am in C212, above The Well.
Are you looking for a way to get connected or learn more about EvFree Fullerton? OnRamp may be for you! This six-session-long class is being offered on an ongoing basis to allow you to jump in at any point and is designed to answer the “Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How” of EvFree. For more info and questions, email John Schaefer or Becca Stavert.
Short Term Missions
Do you love to serve God by serving others? This year, one of our short term teams will be going back to Aalborg. The team needs musicians who will interact with students and use music as one of the tools God uses to open some doors of opportunity to build relationships so the gospel can be shared. For more info or to apply for this or any of our other short term teams visit here.
EvFree App
Download our app for iPhone and Android devices to find out more information about our church, find ways to get connected, sign-up for events, and explore new ways to give and serve.
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OC United
Did you know that when they turn 18, 65% of foster youth exit the system with nowhere to go? Many face homelessness, joblessness, and a loss of hope for the future. OC United provides housing, resources, and relational support to former-foster and at-risk youth in Orange County. Join us in providing resource-based and relational support for these young adults.
Contact: info@ocunited.org Website: ocunited.org
FB/IG/Tw: @ocunitednpo
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FAMILY NEWS
With sympathy, we acknowledge the passing and celebrate the life of Susan Williams. Susan was a long-time member of EvFree. She was also a part of the women's Ignight Bible study, All Ages and Stages, and many of the singles groups.
A memorial service will be held at the East Whittier Presbyterian Church, on
April 14 at 1:00pm.
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Budget—Year to Date
Budget: $7,283,528
Received: $5,978,740
Surplus or (deficit): ($1,304,788)
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Actual—Year to Date
Actual Income: $5,978,740
Actual Expense: $5,833,136
Positive Cash Flow: $145,604
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So, what do you think? Given all that God has done for us, even allowing His only Son to be given for us; won’t He also provide for all our needs?
Numbers are based on an annual budget of $7.75 million dollars.
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