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January 2020
Winter 2020 Growth Groups
Looking for a way to get more connected to others at Encounter? Do you desire to grow in your faith? Our Winter Growth Groups Semester will begin the week of January 19, 2020. Grab a Growth Group catalog from the Information Center table to view all of the groups being offered. You can view and sign-up for a group online SIGN UP HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvzWnU-A7pI
Find out more »February 2020
Women’s Retreat
Women’s Retreat: All ladies, high school grads and older, are invited to attend this year’s retreat on February 21st-23rd at Kenbrook Christian Retreat Center in Lebanon, PA. We are pleased to welcome back guest speaker Dawn Groff as she helps us explore what it means to Be Still. The total cost is $150 (meals included). Completed registration form with full payment is due no later than February 2nd. Registration for this event is now closed.
Find out more »Sewing for Missions Ministry
Sewing for Missions: Do you enjoy sewing and engaging in meaningful conversation? Then come join the Sewing for Missions Ministry Group on Monday, February 24 from 6:30-8:30pm here at the church. If you have any questions or would like to know more about this group, please call Deborah Thompson at 717-916-2556 or Barb Johnson at 717-507-1882.
Find out more »Free Burma Rangers Documentary Movie
This is a limited engagement movie being released for two nights only (Monday, February 24th and Tuesday, February 25th), which tells the story of missionary Dave Eubank and his family as they have worked to bring hope to war torn conflict zones throughout the world. For any of you who had been at the Men’s Breakfast a while back in which we had invited in Shane Manney as our speaker, the Free Burma Rangers are the organization that Shane has…
Find out more »Ash Wednesday Service
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a period of 40 days leading up to Easter. During Lent, many Christians engage in some form of fasting, repentance, moderation and/or spiritual discipline. The purpose is to focus on Christ, His suffering and sacrifice for us, His life, death, burial, and resurrection. To help us prepare, there will be an Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 pm. All are encouraged to attend. https://youtu.be/6OVEr50M6QI
Find out more »March 2020
Stewardship University
Stewardship University: On Saturday, March 7, Everence Central Penn will host Stewardship University, a ministry partnership between Everence and the local faith community. Courses will explore subjects ranging from elevating your nutrition, preparing for retirement and paying for college to finding mission opportunities close to home – and more. For information or to register, visit www.stewardshipuniversity.com.
Find out more »Discovering Encounter Church
Discovering Encounter Church Class & Luncheon If you’re asking, “What is Encounter Church all about?” – then come to the Discovering Encounter Church Class & Luncheon on Sunday, March 15 from 12:15-3:00pm. Taught by Pastor Terry, this class offers a basic introduction to the Christian faith as well as Encounter’s unique strategy. Learn about our Mission, Vision, & Values; explore the leadership structure of the church; and discover the true meaning of membership. Whether you’re new to Encounter, or have been around…
Find out more »Encounter Church Family Skating Event
Saturday, March 21st all are invited to join us for an afternoon of ice skating at Kilck Lewis Arena from 3:30-5:00pm followed by pizza afterward at the church for only $5/person. This will be advertised more at church in the coming weeks as we move closer but if you know that you and/or your family plan to attend you can reply back to me from this email.
Find out more »April 2020
PointMan “Stand Firm” Men’s Conference
This is a one-day men’s conference being held at Hopewell Christian Fellowship Church in Elverson, PA (about an hour away) on Saturday, April 4th from 8:30am-5pm. It is a part of the larger “Iron Sharpens Iron” conference series held throughout the country and consists of two larger group sessions with keynote speakers and your choice of two of several smaller group breakout seminars. We had a group from the church attend a similar conference last year and found it very worthwhile.…
Find out more »July 2020
Family Camping Weekend
Mark your calendars to save-the-date for the weekend of July 24th-26th for our annual family camping weekend at Gifford Pinchot State Park. More info to follow as we get closer.
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