Our Ministry
Ephrata First Baptist Church is a caring church that is seeking to help meet the needs of individuals both within our body and in our community through both a Biblical message and Biblical methods.
Ephrata First Baptist Church…
- exists for the purpose of
- Loving God and loving others
- Great Commandment & Great Commission Lifestyle
- is energized in ministry by the following core values:
- Bible Centered
- Worship Focused
- Prayer Dependent
- Grace Extending
- Maturity Building
- People Empowering
- Meeting Needs
- Outreach Oriented
- Culturally Relevant
- Globally Concerned
- envisions the future reality from God’s perspective as…
- Following a Great Commandment by Loving our neighbors
- Fulfilling a Great Commission by Reaching our neighbors
- Furthering a Great Community by Serving our neighbors
- will accomplish this vision by…
making followers of Jesus Christ locally and globally through a balance of- evangelizing non-followers of Christ
- establishing followers of Christ in the faith &
- equipping followers of Christ for service
Our Program
Ephrata First Baptist Church gives priority to 5 important aspects of Biblical, balanced church life:
- Worship of the Person of God
- Instruction in the Word of God
- Fellowship with the People
- Evangelism throughout the World of God
- Service within the Work of God
The Process
Ephrata First Baptist Church seeks to provide many appropriate and necessary activities for the accomplishment of our purpose and program. (See connect for more information.)
Recent Sermons
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Contagious Contentment
Gary Nock - Philippians 4:10-13
January 29th, 2012
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God’s Peace Plan
Gary Nock - Philippians 4:1-9
January 22nd, 2012
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Watching Our Walk
Gary Nock - Philippians 3:17-4:1
January 15th, 2012
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When Dissatisfaction With Your Life is Good
Gary Nock - Philippians 3:12-16
January 8th, 2012
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Who Does Your Path Belong to Today?
Gary Nock - Philippians 3:1-11
January 1st, 2012
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A Comforting Name: Prince of Peace
Gary Nock - Isaiah 9:6-7
December 24th, 2011
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A Timeless Name: Everlasting Father
Gary Nock - Isaiah 9:6-7
December 18th, 2011
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A Powerful Name: Mighty God
Gary Nock - Isaiah 9:6-7
December 11th, 2011
This Week
Friday 2/3/12
8 am-noon Church Office open
Saturday 2/4/12
6 pm Men’s Ministry’s Hillbilly Social
Sunday 2/5/12
8:15 am Prayer meeting
8:45 am ABF & Children’s Training Hour classes
10 am Family Worship/Communion & Junior Church
“The Pathway to Radical Living”
John 13:1-17
Stan Horrell/Mission Discovery
Monday 2/6/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
7 pm Women’s Bible Study
Tuesday 2/7/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
9 am Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday, 2/8/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
10:30 am Prayer Meeting
6:30 pm Awana
7 pm Youth Groups
Thursday 2/9/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
7 pm Worship Team rehearsal