Upcoming Events
Everyday CoJourner: Step 4
Saturday, May 18, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
In the final step of this series, Gabor and Edina Gresz will lead us in person to further help us keep evangelism and discipleship simple, relational, and intentional. Topics include keeping in step with the Holy Spirit, building bridges, and art of neighboring.
Register at www.firstevan.org/ec4.
Register for childcare by May 12 at www.firstevan.org/ecchildcare.
Meetings with Pace McKee
SCHEDULED MEETINGS WITH PACE MCKEE
Tuesday, April 16
6:15 p.m. Family Ministry, Fellowship Hall
l7:30 p.m. Worship/Choir, Chapel
World Prayer Focus
Quarterly on Sundays, 6:00–7:00 p.m., Chapel
Next Meeting: Sunday, March 3
Join us in intercessory prayer for our world, country, county, city, and church. For more information, contact missions@firstevan.org.
Global Missions Conference “Listening to the Lord of the Harvest”
February 17–18: Pastor Antonio Muñoz
February 23–25: Dr. George Murray
“Go into all the World and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15
The theme verse for the year is a good “Great Commission” verse. We learned, when Dr. George Murray preached in November, that we need to “pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into the harvest.” We want to build on that in February. We will hear from these speakers about the importance of GOING and also SENDING. Then, we will be asking you what you believe your role is in the Great Commission.
Full details & schedule at www.globalmissionsconference.com.
KMC 2024 “Ears to Hear”
Friday–Saturday, February 23–24 | 4 years old–5th grade
Kids will come to learn about global missions as parents learn in the Global Missions Conference.
This year, KMC is all about ears. They’re amazing, remarkably complex, and we each have two of them—but sometimes we don’t use them to listen as we ought. Jesus knew this about human beings. He said to the crowd, “he who has ears, let him hear.” Jesus taught in Mark 4 that, just like a seed is sown in the ground, God’s Word is sown in our hearts through—that’s right—our ears! We want to become good listeners to God’s word, letting it take root in our hearts, so we can worship Him and joyfully “go into all creation and proclaim the good news” (Mark 16:15). Do YOU have ears to hear? Let’s listen!
Full details & registration at www.firstevan.org/kmc
Everyday CoJourner: Step 3 In-Person Session
Sunday, January 28, 1:00–3:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Lunch provided, no childcare.
Evangelism and discipleship should be a normal aspect of following Jesus. Everyday CoJourner is a set of training sessions that makes outreach simple and relational. Each session brings the whole picture together but they are not prerequisites to one another. In this third training, you will learn to:
identify a God-prepared person
disciple a new believer, and
create a personal evangelism plan.
Register at www.firstevan.org/ec3
**Everyday CoJourner: Step 3 Via Zoom**
Saturday, January 20, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. via Zoom OR
In-person on Sunday, January 28, 1:00–3:00 p.m., lunch provided, no childcare.
Whether it be hills, homes, temples, seashores, or storms on a boat, Jesus took every advantage of the situation. Praise!The Outreach team has decided that the uncertain weather and road conditions are unfit for driving. For Gabor's safety, we also agreed that he should NOT travel. This was unexpected, but not all is lost.Instead of cancelling the event, there are 2 options to still attend this training! Thank you for being flexible!
Gabor Gresz will lead us through identifying a God-prepared person, discipling a new believer, and creating a personal evangelism plan.
Register here for one of these options:
Saturday, January 20, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. via Zoom
In-person on Sunday, January 28, 1:00–3:00 p.m., lunch provided, no childcare.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Children's Choir & Nativity
Sunday, December 24, 5:00–6:30 p.m.*, Sanctuary
Come worship with us! We will have special music, congregational singing, and a message from Pastor Taylor Park. This is a family service — no childcare. *Children arrive at 4:00 p.m. to dress up and prepare for their song!
Family Service – No childcare.
Christmas Eve Worship Service
Sunday, December 24, 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary.
Childcare is available for those ages 2 and under.
No Sunday School.
The Annunciation of Advent: “Discovering Christ, Mary & Gabriel in Advent Art from a Global Perspective”
Wednesday, December 20, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Chapel | Refreshments will be provided.
Join us for an evening about Advent Art, including a presentation and fun group discussion as we look at the advent art from various cultures about the Virgin birth of our Savior, Jesus. Registration required at www.firstevan.org/annunciation.
Everyday CoJourner: Step 2
Tuesday, December 5, 7:00–8:30 p.m., Zoom OR Sunday, December 17, 12:15-2:00 p.m., In person
Everday CoJourner: Step 2 We’ve learned simple, practice ways to start having meaningful conversations. In Step 2, we’ll celebrate what God has done through our application and encourage each other through hurdles. We’ll also share a simple tool to read the Bible with interested seekers and new believers. Register in the Fellowship Hall starting Sunday, November 26, or contact Steven Yeo (818-238-7241)
International Brunch
Sunday, December 10, 10:20 a.m., Fellowship Hall.
Bring your international friends and join us for food and fellowship right after the first Lessons and Carols service.
“Prepare Him Room” A Christmas Festival of Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 10, 9:00 and 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary.
International friends are invited to the International Brunch at 10:20 a.m. This service is presented by the Worship Choir, orchestra, soloists, and readers. As the hymn “Joy to the World” says, “Let earth receive her king, let every heart prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing!” Invite your friends, family, and neighbors. Childcare is available for those ages 2 and under.
No Sunday School.
Thanksgiving Offering: A Christmas Gift for Our Missionaries
Give Now–December 10.
It is our annual tradition to collect an offering to send to our Missionaries as a Christmas gift. You can bless them by giving now through Sunday, December 10. Designate “Thanksgiving Offering” on your check to First Evan, or give online at www.firstevan.org/thanks.
World Prayer Focus
Meets quarterly on Sundays, 6:00–7:00 p.m., Chapel
Join us in intercessory prayer for our world, nation, county, city, and church. For more information, contact missions@firstevan.org.
Missions Lunch (Gabor & Edina Gresz)
Sunday, November 12, 12:00–2:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Join us for a meal as we hear from FEC National Partners Gabor and Edina Gresz, serving with Cru in Kansas.
Everyday CoJourner: An Outreach Training with Gabor and Edina Gresz
Saturday, November 18, 9:00–11:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Live, Play, and Learn on Mission! Join us for a practical outreach training aimed at equipping First Evaners to confidently and comfortably share our faith through meaningful conversations with the non-believers in our lives. Let's unite in the mission of spreading the Gospel and fostering a closer, more vibrant community of believers. Childcare is available (register by November 12). Register in the Fellowship Hall beginning Sunday, October 29.
Missions Lunch (David & Mary Alice Stevens and Dana Phillips)
Sunday, October 15, 12:00–1:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall.
Join us for lunch after the service as we hear from our Missionaries serving in Africa, David and Mary Alice Stevens (North Africa) and Dana Phillips (Uganda).
Missions Lunch
12:00–2:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Join us as we share a meal and hear from our partners serving in the Middle East.
Common Ground Romania Mission Trip
Friday, July 14–Sunday, July 23. We have committed to sending a team of high school students and adults to Romania to serve with Dan and Emma Onu this summer. This team will be serving in a children’s camp by sharing the gospel with those who have not yet heard the good news of Jesus. We are grateful for this opportunity and hope that through being faithful to the Lord that lives will be saved.