You see, we really are at war. Eph. 6:12 tells us about the battle: For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

We’re in a series on Spiritual Warfare. You and I are in a supernatural war! Last week was awesome! The fellowship, the attendance, the worship and the power of God’s word as we began by looking at theAdversary and the Ally.

This Sunday, in part 2 we look at The Anatomy of sin and the Antidote. I’m going to show you through the scriptures how the adversary wants to Ambushyou. But take heart, the Army of God wins!

I hope you’ll be there as we continue in this 5 part series called: Spiritual Warfare, The Supernatural Battles. Coffee, donuts and fellowship start at 9:30, worship at 10:00.

Richard

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Saturday is Christmas Eve. I hope you will be with us for this special candlelight communion service at 8:00. Enjoy being with your family at home around the tree and with the family of God around the cross.

We’re going to read through the Christmas story (Luke 2), hear lots of Christmas music and worship through the service of the Lord’s supper. We’re going to be reminded of why the Baby Jesus came. And like the three kings, we are going to bow and worship and bring an offering to the Savior. This is what being ready for Christmas is all about!

I love you and wish for you and yours a blessed and merry Christmas!!

Blessings!
Richard

With all the hustle that’s a part of our holiday, if we’re not careful, we will not be ready for Christmas because we’ll miss the most important part of the celebration:  Jesus.  So, with that in mind, I hope you will join us this Sunday as we continue the series How To Get Ready For Christmas!  We’re in the first chapter of Luke that teaches us three things needed to really be ready this Christmas.  Then on Christmas eve, plan to come to the special candlelight communion service at 8:00.  Enjoy being with your family at home around the tree and with the family of God around the cross.

We’ve already heard some great testimonies and there’s more to come.  It’s going to be a great time together.  See you this Sunday for fellowship, coffee and donuts starting at 9:30.  The band begins worship at 10:00.

Back some years ago, one fall day about this time of the year a friend of mine came over to my house to watch a football game with me.  My friend dipped (Skoal tobacco).  I asked: what’s that taste like?   He tried to explain then offered some to me.  So I said, sure …I’ll try it.  For the next 5 minutes, I liked it.  But after 10 minutes I spit it out…I was getting a little woozy!  After 15 minutes my head was spinning and I felt horrible!  I went outside, got on my knees and prayed:  Oh Lord, if you will help me …just give me another chance to feel good again (I felt like I was about to die) …and I promise, You won’t ever hear me ask about this again!  That was 36 years ago and I have kept my promise!

Throughout the history of mankind, people have sought a second chance.  The Bible is a book of 2nd chances …and 3rd and 4th….  Think about it, Adam and Eve got a 2nd chance.  The thief on the cross got a 2nd chance.  That’s the gospel story.  We deserve to die and go to hell but God gives us another chance at life!  Through the cross of Jesus Christ, we don’t get what we deserve …we get eternal life!  That’s the amazing story of the Bible.  But is there a limit to how many chances we get?

It’s going to be a great time together.  Fellowship, coffee and donuts start at 9:30.  The band starts our worship with great music at 10:00.   I look forward to seeing you!

We invite you to join with us in our commitment to build a church whose overriding goal is to fulfill the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19) by way of a purpose driven strategy.

At ECF we’re not about religion, our focus is relationships.  Simply stated, our purpose is to grow warmer through fellowship, stronger through worship, deeper through discipleship, broader through ministry and larger through evangelism.  When your relationship with God is good and you are leading a fulfilling and passionate life, life is good!!!

WHO IS ECF FOR?

Electric City Fellowship is a church in Anderson, SC that loves you just the way you are. Whether you’ve had some, little or no church background you are accepted and encouraged toward your own spiritual formation in Christ.

There are many factors involved in creating an authentic worship experience. God has given His church various gifts and talents such as teaching, music drama, and visual arts to focus on worshiping an audience of ONE. Meaning God Himself.

The teaching and all other aspects of worship at ECF are based completely on the inspired Word of God. Worship is our way of expressing our gratitude to God for who He is and for what He has done in our lives.

Powerhouse 110 & 220

At ECF, children’s ministry is exciting and fun, but most importantly it’s relevant.  We believe in building the foundation for a life in Christ at the earliest age possible.  We use drama, small groups, music, off campus events, etc… to teach and guide children to a mature life in Christ. The children’s ministry team of ECF works to partner with you to train and develop your child or children’s relationship with Christ.

Here’s how we break it down.  Little Lights is for 6 weeks to 3 years.  Our children are often the light of our lives, so we want to train them up to shine the light of Christ.  110 is for 4 years to 2nd grade.  Some electronic devices just don’t work as well on batteries, they die.  So we have to plug them in to an outlet sending 110V of electricity that never dies.  We’re all about pluggin our children in to the amazing power we find in Christ.  220 is for 3rd grade to 6th grade.  When you really want to turn the heat up in the house 110V just isn’t enough, you’ve got to ramp it up to 220V.  We seek to turn the fire on in children so that it is an all consuming fire for Christ.

Hebrews 12:29 ”for our ‘God is a consuming fire.’” NIV

(Believers Living A Zealous Existence)

We are very blessed at ECF to have a great group of teenagers who are passionate about their relationship with Christ.  They also serve in various capacities on Sunday mornings with Children’s Ministry, Set up/Take Down, Ushers and anything else they are asked to do. Small groups are also held for this age group during the school year.