Jun
1
9:00 AM09:00
Graduation Sunday
Celebrate our graduates as we recognize them for their remarkable achievements!
Jun
8
12:30 PM12:30
Local Church Conference
Join us as we celebrate last year’s milestones and we imagine what God has in store for HIS church in this next year! Meeting will take place directly after 2nd service.
Refreshments will be provided prior to meeting.
Everyone is welcome to this event!
Jun
12
9:00 AM09:00
Children's Pantry
Could you use some help with diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, clothing, formula and many other items for your family? Come visit our children's pantry today from 9:00-11:00AM & 5:30-7:30PM.
We would love to meet you!
Visit our webpage for more information at http://encountercommunitychurch.org/cares
If you live in Belding and need transportation, you can get a free ride through the city's Dial-A-Ride program. Visit https://belding.mi.us/dial_a_ride.php for more information.
Jun
12
5:30 PM17:30
Children's Pantry
Could you use some help with diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, clothing, formula and many other items for your family? Come visit our children's pantry today from 9:00-11:00AM & 5:30-7:30PM.
We would love to meet you!
Visit our webpage for more information at http://encountercommunitychurch.org/cares
If you live in Belding and need transportation, you can get a free ride through the city's Dial-A-Ride program. Visit https://belding.mi.us/dial_a_ride.php for more information.
Jun
12
6:30 PM18:30
Men's Ministry Knockout
ATTENTION ALL MEN!
Join us for a night of food and fellowship and a personal testimony!
Jun
15
9:00 AM09:00
Blood Pressure Checks
Free blood pressure checks sponsored by our Senior Ministry. Will be available in the church lobby before and after service.
Jun
21
8:00 AM08:00
Men's Breakfast
Calling all men! This is a great opportunity to not only share a great meal together, but also to connect with other believers and to encourage each other in your walk with God. Don’t forget to bring a dish to pass. See you there!
Jun
22
8:00 AM08:00
Children's Pantry Diaper Drive
Our monthly Children's Pantry Diaper Drive happens on the 4th Sunday of each month!
We are asking our church body to bring donations of new un-opened diapers to Encounter from during our regular services on Sunday morning. Your donations will be distributed by our Children’s Pantry to those in need right here in our community.
Jun
24
to Jun 26
VBS - Scuba
Where: Encounter Community Church
1213 W State Street, Belding, MI 48809
What: Vacation Bible School
When: June 24-26, 2025 6:00-8:00PM
Dive into a friendship with God! Take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they'll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God
We Love How: Kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about!
Jun
27
7:00 PM19:00
Jun
29
7:30 AM07:30
Membership Class
If you are interested in becoming a member of Encounter Community church, please register for our next class that will be held at Encounter at 7:30 AM
Jul
10
9:00 AM09:00
Children's Pantry
Could you use some help with diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, clothing, formula and many other items for your family? Come visit our children's pantry today from 9:00-11:00AM & 5:30-7:30PM.
We would love to meet you!
Visit our webpage for more information at http://encountercommunitychurch.org/cares
If you live in Belding and need transportation, you can get a free ride through the city's Dial-A-Ride program. Visit https://belding.mi.us/dial_a_ride.php for more information.
Jul
10
to Jul 16
ReCreation (Men's Wilderness Retreat)
ReCreation (Finding God's Voice in the Wilderness)
The ReCREATION Men’s Wilderness Retreat is a secluded, seven-day, minimalist canoe trip on Rocky Island Lake in Ontario, Canada. It is a spiritual retreat designed to intentionally provide space to pursue a sabbatical with God, to build relationships with others, to seek the Creator, to explore, fish, swim, and be re-created in the midst of His creation.
Cost: $250 (covers all meals, transportation, and group gear)
Select the Image for more information
Jul
10
5:30 PM17:30
Children's Pantry
Could you use some help with diapers, wipes, clothing, formula and many other items for your family? Come visit our children's pantry today from 9:00-11:00AM & 5:30-7:30PM.
We would love to meet you!
Visit our webpage for more information at http://encountercommunitychurch.org/cares
If you live in Belding and need transportation, you can get a free ride through the city's Dial-A-Ride program. Visit https://belding.mi.us/dial_a_ride.php for more information.
Jul
18
to Jul 20
Family Camping
Save the Date! Join us for a weekend of fun, fellowship and worship! Plans are being made for campfires, scheduled kid and adult activities and yard games, worship around the fire, movies and more. Detailed schedule of all activities will be available here soon! It’s going to be a weekend to remember!
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE HERE!!
Aug
3
7:30 AM07:30
Baptism Class
Baptism Classes are being offered August 3, 2025, at 8:30 AM @ Encounter. Baptisms will take place the following Sunday, August 10, 2025, during a special outdoor service (weather permitting). Mark your calendars! If you are ready to publicly proclaim your belief in Jesus Christ, this is for you!
If you have any questions, please contact the church.
Aug
10
10:00 AM10:00
Baptism
If you’re ready to publicly proclaim Jesus Christ as your savior, sign up for baptism. There is a class being held Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Encounter Community Church starting at 8:30 AM.
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS HERE
Baptisms will take place during service at Encounter, on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at a special outdoor service (weather permitting).
See you there!
Sep
12
to Sep 14
Women's Fall Retreat
Encounter Women's Fall Retreat 2025 is coming!
Here are the details!
Location: Camp Concordia
13400 Pinewood St. NE
Gowen, MI 49326
Campground Information can be found here: https://www.campconcordia.org/
Dates: Friday, September 12, 2025
Check in 2:00-4:30 PM
Dinner served at 5:30 PM
Session 1 - STOP (Begins at 7:00 PM)
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Session 2 - REST
Session 3 - DELIGHT
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Session 4 - WORSHIP
Check Out 12:00 PM
Costs: $90.00 if staying at campground (Cabin or your Own Tent/Camper)
$60.00 if not staying at campground
Cost includes: 5 meals, Special Retreat Booklet, Friday evening Bonfire Devotions and Music, (2) Spiritual Director Led Exercises, and Sleep Accommodations for Friday and Saturday night (if staying on the grounds).
Retreat includes: Meals, Bonfire devotional with Music, 4 retreat sessions about Sabbath, Worship, Sleep, Rest, (2) Spiritual Direction Exercises led by a Spiritual Director, Saturday Free Time, Nature Trail Prayer Path, Community, and Solitude (Free Time options: Prayer Walk, Nap, Read, Chat, Kayaks, canoes, swimming, fishing, Journaling, Spiritual Direction Exercise, Color, or Just Be)