New 'Follow' Series
👣 Follow: A New Sermon Series at Emmanuel Faith
What does it really mean to follow Jesus?
Not just believe in Him — but walk with Him daily, grow alongside others, and live on mission in every part of life.
Our new sermon series, Follow, is an invitation into a deeper journey of discipleship — learning to follow Jesus in community and on mission. It’s rooted in Jesus’ simple, life-changing call: “Follow Me.”
📖 A Journey of Discipleship
At Emmanuel Faith, we define a disciple as someone who is following Jesus in community on mission. That’s the heart behind this series — not just gaining knowledge, but experiencing real transformation that shapes how we live, love, and relate to others.
This journey reflects the disciple DNA we hope to grow in every believer:
D – Daily time with God: creating space to be with Jesus.
N – Nurtured in community: growing alongside others.
A – Active on mission: joining Jesus in His work where we live, work, learn, and play.
Our prayer is that through this series you would encounter Jesus afresh, grow confident in your identity as His beloved, and experience lasting spiritual growth that overflows into every area of life. One of the best ways to live this out is by walking alongside others — learning, praying, and growing together in community.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Connect Groups and find a place to grow in community
🤝 Built for Community
This journey was never meant to be walked alone.
Discipleship isn’t a solo project — it flourishes in relationships. Whether through Connect Groups, friendships around the table, or conversations within our church family, we grow best when we walk together.
You’ll hear encouragement throughout this series to stay engaged, ask honest questions, and take intentional steps toward spiritual growth. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s progress. God is already at work in you, and He invites you to participate in what He’s doing.
🕊️ Make Room for God to Work
This series invites us into a slower, more intentional rhythm with Jesus — one marked by daily time with Him, consistent community, and a willingness to respond when He calls us to grow.
As we follow Jesus together, we believe the Holy Spirit meets ordinary people who make simple, consistent room for Him. We pray that you’ll experience fresh courage, renewed faith, and a deeper desire to reflect Christ in your homes, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods.
🎧 Ready to Begin the Journey?
Whether you’re new to church, new to faith, or have been following Jesus for years, this series is for you.
🎙️ CLICK HERE to watch or listen to the Follow sermon series
2025 Year-End Recap
🎉 2025 Year-End Recap — God’s Faithfulness at EFCC
As we wrap up another incredible year at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, we’re filled with gratitude for how God has worked in and through our church family in 2025. This year brought growth, transformation, service, and hope — all by the grace of Jesus. Through your prayers, generosity, and participation, lives were changed and God’s mission advanced around the world and right here in our community.
Thank you for giving, serving, praying, cheering one another on, and trusting God with us. We’re excited for all that Jesus will continue to do in 2026! 🙌
🌟 Top 10 Highlights from 2025
✝️ 1) A Year of Baptisms
📌 102 baptisms — from services on campus, in the field, and at the beach — as more people publicly professed faith in Jesus.
🌍 2) Living on Mission
📌 194 people served on mission trips to 8 countries
📌 266 leaders trained
📌 54 new churches planted among unreached people groups — praise God for lives touched around the world!
🎨 3) VBS – Wonder Junction
📌 Over 540 kids joined us
📌 2,700+ snacks shared
📌 281 volunteers invested love into this incredible week for children.
💙 4) Love Esco Day & Community Outreach
📌 1,083 volunteers completed 74 projects
📌 Partnered with 66 local organizations
📌 Impacted 19,000+ people across the community.
🎃 5) Harvest Party
📌 Over 5,000 attendees
📌 Hundreds of Bibles given away
📌 450 volunteers helped make this our biggest year yet!
🌊 6) Beach Day Baptisms
📌 25 baptisms in the waves
📌 Nearly 600 hot dogs, worship, and fellowship by the sea.
🏕️ 7) Camps & Next-Gen Milestones
📌 Elementary Winter Camp: 104 students; 6 decisions for Jesus
📌 Junior High Camps: 13 new believers
📌 Knott’s Berry Farm: 18 kids trusted Jesus
📌 High School (Hume Lake): 200 students; 5 first-time decisions, 25 recommitments, 8 baptisms
🌐 8) Global Sunday
A beautiful celebration of cultures — with food, crafts, and Global Sunday passports — bringing the world together on one Sunday!
💞 9) Care & Counseling Ministry
📌 339 individuals and couples received counseling
📌 225 received care and support to strengthen bodies, lift spirits, and renew hope.
🎄 10) Christmas at EFCC
This last Christmas season, we loved celebrating the Light of the World together with our annual Christmas Concerts, worship, family gatherings, and our Christmas Eve services.
💛 Your Generosity Moves the Mission Forward
Your year-end gift helps us plan, prepare, and launch into 2026 with confidence and faith.
Thank you for partnering with EFCC!
Give today:
👉 CLICK HERE to give online
📌 Or drop your gift in the donation boxes on Sunday mornings
📅 CLICK HERE to see what events are coming up next at EFCC
📍 Let’s keep living in Jesus’ way — with His heart — together! ❤️
Christmas Eve
🎄 Celebrate Christmas Eve at Emmanuel Faith!
Christmas Eve is a cherished tradition at Emmanuel Faith, and we’d love for you to join us as we celebrate the arrival of Jesus — the One who brings hope, peace, and joy to the world. This year, our Christmas Eve services continue the theme of our current sermon series, The Journey of Christmas, as we walk together toward the wonder of the manger.
To see all Christmas events happening at EFCC, CLICK HERE.
📅 Christmas Eve Services at EFCC
Wednesday, December 24th
1pm* • 3pm* • 5pm
📍 Worship Center
We’d love to celebrate Christmas Eve with you! Each service will include worship, Scripture readings, and a message that ties into our ongoing Christmas series, “The Journey of Christmas.”
These services are designed for all ages, so bring your family, invite your neighbors, and join us as we discover the wonder of Christ’s birth and experience the peace He brings.
* Children’s programs for infants to five-year-olds will be available at the 1pm, and 3pm services.
🎥 Watch Christmas Eve Online
If you can’t attend in person or want to share the service with friends and family far away, you can join us online!
To watch the Christmas Eve services live, CLICK HERE.
🎄 Servicio de Navidad (en Español)
Domingo, 21 de Diciembre
10:45am
📍 En la Chapel
¡Únete a nosotros a celebrar la Navidad! El domingo 21 de diciembre tendremos un servicio especial en el que juntos celebraremos la razón de la Navidad: ¡Jesús!
La reunión será en la Chapel de EFCC, y todos están invitados a participar y adorar con nosotros en comunidad.
¡Te esperamos!
Para ver la transmisión en vivo del servicio en español, HAZ CLIC AQUÍ.
⭐ Continue the Journey of Christmas
Throughout December, we’re walking through our sermon series, The Journey of Christmas, exploring the sacred paths that led Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the Magi to the wonder of the manger — and how God is still leading us today.
To follow along with the series or watch previous messages, CLICK HERE.
Christmas Concert Video
🎶 Watch the 2025 Christmas Concert
If you missed it — or would love to experience it again — we’re excited to share the full recording of our 2025 Christmas Concert with you!
The concerts were held on Saturday & Sunday, December 13–14, and this year’s theme was
✨ The Carols of Christmas: A Community Celebration ✨
This special weekend was filled with beautiful music, meaningful moments, and the joy of celebrating the birth of Jesus together as a church family and community.
🎄 Whether you couldn’t attend in person or simply want to revisit the experience, you can watch the entire concert below.
▶️ 2025 Christmas Concert – Full Video
We hope this concert blesses you and helps you reflect on the hope, peace, and joy found in Jesus — the true reason we celebrate Christmas. ❤️
📅 👉 CLICK HERE to see what events are coming up next at EFCC.
Christmas Concerts
🎄 Emmanuel Faith Christmas Concerts!
The Christmas season is a special time at Emmanuel Faith, and we’re excited to welcome you to our 2025 Christmas Concerts! These inspiring performances blend powerful music, meaningful storytelling, and a message of hope that points us back to the miracle of Jesus’ birth. Whether you’re continuing a beloved tradition or joining us for the first time, we’d love for you to celebrate with us.
To view the full event details, CLICK HERE to visit the official Christmas Concerts page.
📅 2025 Christmas Concert Schedule
Join us on Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th for four beautiful performances:
✨ Saturday, December 13
- 2:00pm
- 5:00pm* (Childcare + Kids Program Available • Live Stream)
✨ Sunday, December 14
- 2:00pm
- 5:00pm
No ticket or invitation is required to attend. Just come, bring your family and friends, and enjoy the celebration!
👶 Special Kids Program (Saturday 5pm Only)
The Saturday, December 13th – 5:00pm performance includes a special program for infants through 6th grade, featuring:
- Fun Christmas activities
- A time of cookie decorating
- Dedicated care and programming designed just for kids
🎁 Please note: Children’s programs are only available at the Saturday 5pm concert.
📺 Watch the Concert Online
Can’t attend in person, or want to share the experience with someone far away? The Saturday 5pm concert will be live streamed.
To watch online, CLICK HERE.
🎄 More Christmas Events at Emmanuel Faith
The Christmas Concerts are just one part of a full season of joyful gatherings, worship opportunities, and family-friendly events. To explore everything happening this Christmas, CLICK HERE to visit the Emmanuel Faith Christmas page.
⭐ Continue the Journey With Us
As we celebrate the Christmas season together, we’re also walking through our current sermon series, The Journey of Christmas. Throughout Scripture, the story of the first Christmas is filled with movement—Mary visiting Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, shepherds hurrying from the fields, and Magi crossing nations in search of a newborn King.
This December, we’re following their footsteps. Each week, we’re exploring the sacred paths that led ordinary people straight to the wonder of the manger—and discovering how God is still leading us today. No matter where you’re coming from or what road you’re on, we invite you to journey with us toward the peace, hope, and wonder found in Jesus.
To follow along with the series or catch up on past messages, CLICK HERE.
November Worship Night
November Worship Night at EFCC
We’re inviting our whole church family—old friends, new faces, children, teens, and adults—to gather for a special evening of music, community, and praise. On Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30 pm, our Worship Center will be alive with unified voices and joyful worship. Whether you’ve been attending EFCC for years or this is your first event, come experience God’s presence with us.
🙌 What to Expect for the Evening
- An extended time of worship: singing, reflection, and responsive praise together.
- A unified church family moment: men, women, youth, and children—all joining as one voice.
- Community atmosphere: invite a friend, sit with someone new, connect with someone you don’t know yet.
💡 Why This Matters
- Because worship isn’t just for Sundays. It’s a chance to re-center our hearts midweek.
- Because gathering together fuels faith. We grow stronger when we praise God side-by-side.
- Because our hearts need this. In the chaos of life, worship gives us peace, clarity, and purpose.
📅 Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 5
- Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
- Location: Worship Center at Emmanuel Faith Community Church
- Who’s Invited: Everyone! We have children & youth programs available for all ages, birth through 12th Grade.
- Cost: Free – just come as you are
📣 Ready to Join Us?
This isn’t just another event. It’s a moment to connect, to praise, to grow, and to be filled. So bring a friend, bring your family, or come solo—just don’t miss it.
CLICK HERE to Learn More About November Worship Night and join us for this powerful evening of worship and community.
Global Sunday
Exploring the World Together: Global Sunday at EFCC
Over the past year our church community has been reflecting on what it means to live on mission—both locally and around the world. This Sunday, November 2, we invite you to join us for Global Sunday, when we’ll celebrate how God is working across nations, how lives are being changed, and how we can all take part. Whether you’ve never traveled overseas or you’ve never left Escondido, there’s a place for you in this story of hope and outreach. CLICK HERE to Learn More About Global Sunday.
🌍 What “Global Sunday” Means
Global Sunday is more than just an event—it’s an invitation to see how the gospel extends beyond our walls. On this day:
- Pastor Luke will share a message out of Ephesians 2:11-22 on “Global Family” that will talk about how God is forming a new kind of family—one that is beautifully diverse, global, eternal, and still growing as we invite others to join the story.
- You’ll experience cultures from around the world through sights, sounds and stories of what God is doing in different countries.
- After our morning services, we’ll host a Global Party in the Courtyard, where the community can engage in international flavors, testimonies, and interactive displays of mission work.
💡 Why This Matters Right Now
- Because the need is real. There are still large populations around the world who have little to no access to the gospel, and our church has committed to standing in the gap.
- Because we’re not just sent to one place—we’re sent to all people. The command to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) still drives us today.
- Because mission changes us. When we engage with the global church, our perspective shifts—not just on “over there,” but on how we live “here” and now.
📝 What to Expect on Sunday
- Services at 9:00 am, 10:45 am, & 5:00 pm (standard schedule)
- A message tailored to Global Sunday, designed to challenge, encourage and mobilize
- Post‑service Global Party in the Courtyard following the morning services—come for the experience, stay for the community
- Opportunities to learn about our global partners, take next steps in mission, and discover how you can join in
🙏 Take the Next Step
We believe mission is for everyone—because the love of Christ knows no borders. If you’re ready to join the conversation:
- Come prepared to ask: What part of this story is mine?
- Bring a friend or family member and make this Sunday a shared experience
- Be open to how God might move in you as you engage with His global kingdom
📣 Want to Experience More?
Global Sunday is more than just one weekend—it’s a reflection of God’s heart for the world and His invitation for each of us to take part. Whether you’re curious, excited, or ready to take your next step, there’s a place for you in the story.
CLICK HERE to Learn More About Global Sunday and how you can be part of what God is doing across the globe.
Heaven: Series & Seminar
Exploring Heaven: Series Recap + Live Q&A Seminar
For several weeks this year, we explored what heaven really means—its beauty, its promise, and how it changes the way we live today. Through Pastor Ryan’s Heaven series and our special Heaven Seminar & Q&A, we discovered together that heaven isn’t just our future hope—it’s a truth that shapes how we live right now.
🕊️ Heaven Series Highlights
- Heaven and the New Earth: A biblical picture of restoration, not escape—of a renewed creation where God dwells with His people.
- Living with Eternal Perspective: How the hope of heaven impacts our daily life, faith, and mission.
- Jesus, the Way to Heaven: The centrality of Christ’s resurrection and promises in shaping our eternal hope.
- What Happens After Death: The Bible’s teaching on resurrection, judgment, and everlasting life with God.
🎤 What the Heaven Seminar Covered
At the live seminar, Pastor Ryan responded to real questions from our church community, such as:
- Will we recognize our loved ones in heaven?
- What about people who haven’t heard the Gospel?
- Will heaven be physical or spiritual?
- Is there a difference between “heaven” and the “new earth”?
He also clarified common misconceptions and grounded the answers in Scripture—drawing from passages like Revelation 21, 1 Corinthians 15, and more. The tone was both biblical and pastoral, offering encouragement and hope for the future God has promised us.
📺 Watch the Seminar
Missed the event? You can watch the full seminar recording below:
🙏 Final Thoughts
The hope of heaven isn't just about the future—it's a truth that empowers us to live with purpose today. As we await the full restoration of all things, let’s keep our hearts rooted in God’s promises and our lives aligned with His eternal kingdom.
📚 Want to Go Deeper?
If you’d like to revisit or catch up on the full Heaven message series, CLICK HERE to watch the Heaven Sermon Series.
Or, if you’d like to connect with others and explore God's word together in community, CLICK HERE to find a Life Group.
Harvest Party 2025
Harvest Party 2025!
Mark your calendars and bring your whole family — Emmanuel Faith’s Annual Harvest Party is back and bigger than ever!
Event Information:
🍁 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕕 Time: 5:30 – 9:00pm
📍 Location: EFCC Campus
🔗 More info and details here
🔗 CLICK HERE for the event flyer.
What to Expect:
🍬 Lots of candy
🎠 Carnival games & rides
🌭 Hot dogs
🎵 Live entertainment
🐴 Pony rides
🎨 Face painting, inflatables, & more
🍔 Local food trucks
This is one of our biggest community events of the year and a fantastic opportunity to invite neighbors, coworkers, and friends. All are welcome — whether you attend EFCC or not.
🧡 Costumes are welcome (but nothing scary or revealing, please).
📷 Don’t forget your phone — there will be plenty of photo ops!
🙌 Volunteers are needed — check out the serving opportunities on the event page.
🔗 CLICK HERE for the volunteers flyer.
We can't wait to see you there for a fun, safe, and joy-filled night for all families!
- The EFCC Team
Fall Launch
Fall Launch at EFCC: Classes, Groups & Programs
Fall is almost here, and we’re excited to kick off another incredible season of connection, growth, and discipleship here at Emmanuel Faith Community Church!
Here’s your guide to what’s happening this fall across our ministries—whether you're looking for a place to belong, grow deeper in your faith, or find support, there’s something here for you.
➡ Register at efcc.org/kids
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Junior High Info: efcc.org/jh
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High School Info: efcc.org/hsm
Midweek programs resume September 3.
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First Wednesday of each month – All-church prayer nights
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Quarterly Worship Nights – Dates on the Events page
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Women’s Retreat – Coming soon!
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Grief Share Class – Tuesdays, 9/2–11/18
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Cancer, Chronic Illness, Parkinson’s, and Inner Healing Support
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Marriage & Pre-Marital Classes, Divorce Care
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Set Free Ministries for addiction recovery
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Freedom in Christ – Thursdays, 9/4–11/20
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Apologetics – Thursdays, 9/4–11/13
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Sunday ABF Groups – Details at efcc.org/classes
See the full calendar at efcc.org/events. Let’s grow together this fall!
In His Way, with His Heart.