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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Jesus Our Advocate
Paul Mayhugh - 1 John 2:1-2
March 7th, 2010
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When You Don’t Know Who You Are
Gary Nock - Psalm 23
February 21st, 2010
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When All You Know is Discouragement
Gary Nock - Psalm 11
February 7th, 2010
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When You Don’t Like Life
Gary Nock - Psalm 8
January 31st, 2010
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When Your World Falls Apart
Gary Nock - Psalm 2
January 24th, 2010
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“Where to Go for Guidance”
Gary Nock - Psalm 119:1-16
January 17th, 2010
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Teach Us to Pray
Matt Tucker - Luke 11:1-13
January 10th, 2010
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How to Be Happy in This NewYear
Gary Nock - Psalm 1
January 3rd, 2010
This Week
Thursday 3/11/10
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
Noon: Bob Faw Memorial Service
7 pm Worship Team Rehearsal
Friday 3/12/10
8 am-noon Church Office open
Saturday 3/13/10
Sunday 3/14/10
8:15 am Prayer meeting
8:45 am Children’s Training Hour and Adult Bible Fellowship
9:45 am Coffee & Contact
10 am Family Worship
“Consider Job”
Job 1:1-22
Matt Tucker
Pastor of Equipping Ministries
Monday 3/15/10
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
7 pm Women’s Bible Study “Walking by Faith”
Tuesday 3/16/10
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
9 am Women’s Bible Study “Walking by Faith”
6 pm Bridal Shower for Marie Brown
Wednesday 3/17/10
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
10:30 am Prayer meeting
6:30 pm Awana
7 pm Youth Groups