Fasting is giving up food (or something else) for a period of time in order to focus on God in prayer.

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This new year, what are you placing your hope in? Financial security, physical health, an established identity?

Join us Sunday as we meet a man who was looking to the things of this world for transformation, even as the ultimate healer stood before his face. Let’s discover together the invitation that Jesus extends towards life change and abundance.

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As much as we long for the peace and hope sung about in our beloved Christmas carols, many of us have encountered challenges and circumstances in 2022 that have left us weary. The characters recorded in the birth of Christ would have understood. What the Jesus’ birth invites us into then and now is a chance to rediscover the thrill of hope that comes from Emmanuel, “God with us.”

So whether 2022 has been a great year or a difficult year, come celebrate Christ this Christmas and be reminded of the heart of Christmas.

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Have you ever stumbled into a dark room and struggled to find the light switch? God loves turning on the light in our lives so we can be transformed into powerful sources of light in an often dark world. Discover how God wants to unleash His light in and through you everyday.

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All of the characters recorded in the events of the birth of Christ are inspiring. This Sunday we are going to learn about a group of people who went on an amazing journey to worship Christ. The journey was over a thousand miles long, but really only one step in their hearts.

Come this Sunday and let God lead you on a journey of hope.

Pastor Jon

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Sometimes we find ourselves holding onto things that cause us to lack trust in what God has next for our lives. I don’t know what we’re holding onto, but I do know something that’s better.

Join us Sunday to prepare ourselves for the holiday season. I don’t know what you’re holding on to but I know something that is better and His name is JESUS!

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There is something powerful when out of a place of weakness, incredible strength and power is displayed. Think of an injured player on a team staying in the game for the sake of the team. Determination and grit in the midst of hardship, all for something larger than themself.

 Learn how God gives us “joyful eyes” to see God’s grace so that we can endure towards a greater glory.

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Have you every wanted to open the windows of heaven? I do not necessarily mean financially, but rather to open the windows of blessing, of lives transformed and of deep relationship with God where you are activated by Kingdom mission rather than temporal pursuits.

This week at ENCOUNTER we will meet a woman in Mark 12 who is forever enshrined because of her tremendous faith and single-minded devotion displayed through sacrifice.

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