Ekklesia Church This Week

A NEW CHURCH FOR NEW PEOPLE IN A NEW COMMUNITY
April 14th, 2016

 Worship Gathering at Parkwood Community Club - 3045 Madrona Dr. SE
April 14th, 2016 - In This Issue:
Up Coming Dates
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Birthday Sunday- May 1st
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Prayer Needs
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House Churches You Can Join


A Church dedicated to reaching people in the name of Jesus by loving, serving and worshiping together!
Ekklesia Gathering S unday  at 
Parkwood Community Club
  
Sunday, April 17th
10:00am Coffee
10:20am Worship
 
Teaching Sunday:

Adult teacher: Tim Blair
"Feed My Sheep" John 21

Youth Teachers: Ryan Pyke & Sarah Blair: Book of Mark

Children's Teacher: Lisa Blair 

Parkwood Community Club
3045 Madrona Dr SE, 
Port Orchard
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Youth Game Night
Saturday, April 16th
6:30pm
Cartwright home
9956 Bowe Ln. SE


Bring a healthy snack
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Up Coming Dates

Apr. 16th Youth Game Night
Apr. 17th Teaching Sunday
Apr. 18th  Bell/Hanson group
Wednesdays-  new young adult grp
Apr. 20th  Kenady group
Apr. 21st  Ehlert group
Thursdays- new Goodman group
Apr. 22-24 Ladies Retreat
May 1st  Birthday Sunday
May 8th Mothers' Day Brunch
May 27-29  Family Retre at -  Ocean
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Prayer Needs

Monique Parry's friend- 
prayer for friend Mindy and daughter- Mallory who was diagnosed with cancer
Ehlert family- many who have been ill over the last few weeks
Gary White- as he recovers from his foot surgery
Steve and Janet Pearce- who have found a buyer for their home as they prepare to move to Utah!
Francene and Lee Criswell's neighbor- Ron-A father of 4 children dealing with cancer 
Elizabeth Herrera- the passing of her father a few months ago in Arizona
Ekklesia House- pray for a new opportunity that has presented itself for us to build a new homeless shelter community in South Kitsap.
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House Churches You Can Join

Mon. 6:30pm Bell/Hanson
Wed. 6:30pm  Young Adult- coming soon
Wed. 6:30pm Kenady/Bedford
Thurs. 6:30pm  Ehlert/Blair
Thurs. 6:30pm Goodman- coming
Sat. 6:30pm  Youth group

For further information call: 
360-801-0012 or e-mail us at 
ekklesia.kitsap@gmail.com

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Living "Life On Life"

Gathering and serving with  Ekklesia  was extra amazing last Sunday. At first we gathered, sang, shared life, shared scripture and were lead in communion with Jesus and  each other by  Devon . Her words from Romans rang true with my life and led me to needed reflection.
Once we all cleaned up we divided into smaller groups to serve and spread the Gospel. It was amazing to be the last one to leave the parking lot and to know that all the cars ahead of me were being the hands and feet of Jesus. 
I served along with some kids and youth at  Walmart Port Orchard to collect food for the local food bank. God brought some amazing people into our path. 
My two favorite moments were when a single mother was excited to give peanut butter, but was then embarrassed that she could only afford that one item. We thanked her and shared how beautiful her gift was and that she and her gift is valuable. My other favorite moment was when a man pushed his cart full of groceries out of the store while holding a small bag. Instead of giving us the little bag he gave us the whole cart. He could barely speak since he was crying so much. The love in his eyes and the desire to give was very impacting.
Sharing the Gospel is through living "Life on Life" with those around us. When we can start conversations, bring people out of depression and love on each other we are sharing a glimpse of the Kingdom. - Sarah Emily Blair
P.S. 373 lbs of food were turned in to the food bank on Monday morning!

Another group of Ekklesia volunteers descended on Sandy's yard and loaded up two dump truck loads of yard debris. We appreciated all the hard work given to Sandy's yard. It's really more than just cleaning a yard. The work done on Sandy's behalf has been food for her soul. She was alone and feeling unloved after her husband's passing last year. Now she is feeling loved by others and learning a renewed sense of community. We will continue to rain love on her over the next few weeks and send groups to help out where it is needed. 

Ekklesia volunteers with the last finished load at Sandy's home

Ekklesia workers in Sandy's back yard.

Birthday Sunday- May 1st
Ekklesia's 3rd Birthday 
On May 1st Ekklesia will celebrate it's third birthday when it began meeting together on regular Sunday's in the community. We actually began about a year earlier when a small group of families began meeting in homes and served the community on Sunday mornings! We would like to celebrate God's blessings on Ekklesia on May 1st. We would also like to invite anyone who is ready to be born again into Jesus to take advantage of the water tank that will be ready and filled on that Sunday. May 1st will be Birthday Sunday! It will be Ekklesia's birthday and the birthday for anyone interested in baptism into Jesus! Several have been talking and praying about their commitment to Jesus and may be ready to take the plunge!

A baptism Sunday in years past when Danny was baptized into Jesus!


Contact: Tim Blair or the Ekklesia Church at -  360-801-0012

Donations may be made online at:  www.ekklesiakitsap.org

or mailed to:  P.O. Box 601, Burley, WA 98322

Thank you
We are loved, blessed and surrounded by so many friends and partners in ministry! Everyday I meet new people and local community service providers everyday with new opportunities for us to bless those in need. The field is truly white into harvest. Thank you for your support and prayers for us! 

Tim and Lisa Blair