Children's Pantry
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.

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Children's Pantry
Jul
10
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.

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Family Camping
Jul
18
to Jul 20

Family Camping

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Save the Date! Join us for a weekend of fun, fellowship and worship!

Friday:

4:00-7:00 PM

  • Arrive at church and set up

  • Dinner on your own

8:00 PM

  • Movie “King of Kings” Under the Pavilion

Saturday:

8:00-9:00AM –

  • Meet under the pavilion for breakfast. (Pancakes will be provide. Griddles will be available to cook your own breakfast meats/eggs/hashbrowns etc… on. Bring your own drinks

10:00AM-2:00PM –

  • Games for kids ages 3 & Up

2:00-5:00

  • Adult Yard Games

2:00-5:00PM

  • Family and/or Kid Yard Games

5:00PM

  • Gather under the pavilion for a Potluck style meal.  Hot Dogs/Buns will be supplied.  Bring a dish to share and your own drinks.  There will be a sign-up sheet available in the church lobby prior to camping weekend so that we may be able to eliminate too many desserts, salads, etc…

7:00-10:00PM

  • Worship around the campfire.  Bring your own drinks and snacks.

Sunday

8:00AM

  • Meet under the pavilion for a potluck breakfast! 

10:00AM

  • Church

It’s going to be a weekend to remember!

REGISTRATION HERE!!

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Children's Pantry Diaper Drive
Jul
27
10:00 AM10:00

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.

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Baptism Class
Aug
3
8:30 AM08:30

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.

Register for Baptism Class Here!

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Baptism , Outdoor Service & Cookout
Aug
10
10:00 AM10:00

Baptism , Outdoor Service & Cookout

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). A cookout is planned for after this service. Please plan to stick around and bring a dish to pass!

See you there!

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Spiritual Gifts Class
Aug
24
8:30 AM08:30

Spiritual Gifts Class

Are you a hand?  Are you a foot?  Are you an ear?  Spiritual gifts are separate from natural skills and abilities.  The purpose of learning your spiritual gifts is not to just find a place to serve in ministry at church, it’s about discovering what drives you; discovering what you’re passionate about. It’s about learning who God created you to be.

Register here for this class today. Deadline for registration is August 17, 2025.

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Women's Fall Retreat
Sep
12
to Sep 14

Women's Fall Retreat

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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)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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Family Friends Fireworks
Jun
27
7:00 PM19:00

Family Friends Fireworks

🎉 You're Invited to Our Annual Family Fun Event! 🎉

Bring your family and friends and join us for a fun-filled evening of community, food, and fireworks!

🐖 Pig Roast – Back by popular demand!
🥗 Please bring a dish to pass, along with your own chairs and beverages.
🎇 Fireworks Show – Donations to help cover the cost of the fireworks and pork are welcome at the event.
❄️ A generous donation of freeze pops and glow sticks means plenty of fun for the kids too!

Let’s make memories together—can’t wait to see you there!

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Service Times, Sundays, 9am & 11am
NOTE: Summer Service Times in effect
July 13-September 14, Sundays, 10am (1 service)