May 2020 Missions Update

The LOC reservation has a Boys and Girls club, and they have received a grant for school supplies. We are going to change our June/July mission to Mother and Unborn Baby. They will need diapers and wipes more than ever in this changing economic climate.

Orion Nebula

“Who alone stretches out the heavensAnd tramples down the waves of the sea;Who makes the Bear, Orion and the Pleiades,And the chambers of the south;Who does great things, unfathomable,And wondrous works without number. ..Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades,Or loose the cords of Orion?Can you lead forth a constellation in its season,And guide …

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National Day of Prayer

On Thursday, May 7 our sanctuary will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to pray for our church, state, nation and world. We will be sending out an email early next week about how we plan to protect your safety and with ideas and resources for those of you who prefer to do …

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From Pastor Blake: Worship Wars

Years ago, our church in St. Cloud called an emergency meeting to discuss worship. People were furious that the worship style was changing. As a young college student, I was excited for the change in worship. I preferred the guitar to the organ. I preferred Chris Tomlin to John Newton. I didn’t understand why people …

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April 2020 Elder’s Report

Spring time in Wisconsin brings about a new energy:  green leaves on the trees and the growth of the grass bring freshness, birds fill the air with the perfectly tuned songs, and the sun greets us promptly as we wake up.  In Wisconsin, we would     typically see an end to neighbor hibernation season as yards …

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Youth and Children’s Ministry

Hi Appleton Community EFC Family, Wow, things have gone crazy in just less than a week. I hope you are all well! Please let me know if you need anything…Prayer, an ear to listen…I can do shopping if you run out of the necessities or if you are not comfortable going to the store. Just …

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April 2020 Missions Update

Our Spring serving trip to the Lac Oreilles Indian Reservation April 24-26. Has been cancelled. We do hope to be able to return for our usual Fall trip. The Mission of the Month we are collecting for in April and May is Child and Unborn Baby Ministry. Please place diapers and baby wipes in the …

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April 2020 Missionary Focus

 Thank you for praying for France. We listened to President Emmanuel Macron speak to the nation broadcast from outdoors in Mulhouse tonight, where he thanked citizens for mobilizing in the fight against Covid-19. The east, north-east, and the region of Paris have been the hardest hit, where many hospitals are at saturation. The army has …

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April 2020 Men’s Ministry Update

Men’s Breakfast and Wednesday morning Bible Study are on hold for now. We are praying we can resume soon.