Community Evangelical Free Church cares about your relationship with God and others.
We offer a number of ways to help you grow and get connected into body life. 

Community Café

If you are new to Community EFC or are feeling a need to get better connected to the people of Community, the Community Café is a great place to start.

The Café is open all morning on Sundays.  The informal atmosphere allows people to get to know each other over a hot drink and a light snack.  You can learn about the ministries of our church and have a spirited discussion about what God is doing in your life.  This is a unique opportunity for fellowship.

Café Conversations

Every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Community Café, Pastor Kevin facilitates a time of conversation in a casual coffee-house atmosphere.  Coffee and great conversation are provided here.

Beginning September 10, we will be discussing Jerry Bridges’ book Respectable Sins – Confronting the sins we tolerate.  

Is it possible that we have become so preoccupied with some of the major sins of society around us that we have lost sight of the need to deal with our own more “refined” or subtle sins?  Join us to find out how to confront these sins we tolerate.

Sunday Morning Electives

During our Education hour from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. we offer a variety of adult electives from which to choose.  Our desire is to create opportunities for the entire church body to connect and offer relevant topics to challenge and encourage each person. 

Adult Electives offered November2nd - December 21st, 2008

One Body, One God (the book of Ephesians)
Teacher: Jim Stauffer
Location: Derry St. Youth Bldg, 1^st Floor
Description: The book of Ephesians lays out for us both the
benefits and responsibilities of being a follower of Jesus Christ.

Strengthening Your Marriage:
Teacher: John Heater
Location: Derry St. Building- Conference room
Description: Exploring some key issues that will make or break your
marriage such as communication, finances, intimacy, responsibilities,
and raising children. We will be using Wayne Mack’s book,
Strengthening Your Marriage. Book cost is $10.00

Fundamentals of the Faith, Part 2:
Teachers: Gerry Wevodau& Jim Pace
Location: Derry St Bldg – Upstairs in Pastor John’s Office
Description: The key elements of our faith that must be understood and
practiced by followers of Christ. We will be using the book,
Fundamentals of the Faith. Book cost is $9.00

Compassion, Justice and the Christian Life:
Teacher: Kevin Dixon
Location: Church Building- Worship Center
Description: What should the church’s response be toward the poor
and powerless? What does responsible charity look like? What does
this have to do with me? We will be using Robert Lupton’s book,
Compassion, Justice and the Christian Life. Book cost is $10.00

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Connecting people to God and each other is a vital part of our ministry. 

Small Groups

Our small group ministry is our main relational connecting point and shepherding tool in our church.  We believe small groups help to provide spiritual and physical care, accountability and spiritual challenge to the participants.  We strongly encourage everyone to participate in a small group.  Our groups usually meet twice a month and are as large as 15 and as small as 6.  These could be made up of couples or singles or any variety of the two.
Contact: Pastor John Heater
email:  jheater@communityfreechurch.org
office: 717-545-1354

Click here if you are interested in joining a Small Group

We have men’s and women’s Bible Studies as well. 
These groups gather periodically around topics and book studies. 

Men’s Ministry

Band of Brothers  is our ministry to men.  We believe that as go the men, so go the marriages; as go the marriages, so go the families; as go the families, so goes the church; and as goes the church, so goes the community.  Band of Brothers is designed to provide a training ground for becoming godly men who will join forces to battle all that thwarts our ability to live life as God intended.

Opportunities:

• Tuesdays, 6 a.m. weekly breakfast at Skyline Family Restaurant (Rt.

• Tuesdays, 7 p.m. weekly gathering at Atlanta Bread Co. (Rt. 22 in Colonial Commons)

•  Monthly Saturday Morning Breakfast:      The Capitol Diner (Eisenhower Blvd.) September 20, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.    October 18, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
   

• Spontaneous outings
   

• Bike Hike – Saturday, Sept 27, 9 a.m. 
  Full Ride = 25 miles roundtrip
  Partial Ride = you decide                
  Contact:  Greg Lyons (717-564-4218)  email: bbbbbg@aol.com
   

• Spring Retreat
  
  Contact: Pastor John Heater
  email: jheater@communityfreechurch.org
  office: 717-545-1354

Women’s Ministry

 Opportunities:

• Monthly Planning Meeting is held the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Café to plan events for women to connect and meet other women.

• Women’s Retreat – October 24-26, 2008

• Women’s Holiday Café – Early January

•  Mother/ Daughter Banquet – Early May
   

•  Bible Studies:
   

•   Fridays, 7 p.m. – beginning Sept 5  Studying War of Words 
    Location: Jane Delsordo’s house   Contact: Jane Delsordo (652-0185)
   

•  Every Other Tuesday - 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept 9 – Dec 16 in the Church Café   Studying various topics  
   Childcare provided for small fee      Contact:  Patti Gesswein (583-0336)
   

•  Every Other Thursday, 7 p.m.     Beginning Sept 11 in the Church Café  
   Studying Beth Moore’s Stepping Up – a study of the book of Psalms         
   Contact: Carolina Harvey (564-3506) or Betty Ann Mortenson (526-6179)

Contact: Elsie Parker
email: eeparker@comcast.net
phone:  717-564-5352

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