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Connect Groups at EFCC

🌟 Get Connected with Connect Groups at EFCC!

It’s time to grow deeper — in your faith and in community!
At Emmanuel Faith, we know life is better together. That’s why we’re excited about Connect Groups — weekly gatherings where you can build authentic friendships, talk through the Scriptures, and share life with others on the journey.

Whether you’re new to Emmanuel Faith or have been part of our church family for years, Connect Groups are a welcoming place to belong, grow, and flourish alongside others who love Jesus.


📅 What Are Connect Groups?

Connect Groups are sermon-based discussion groups that meet in smaller settings throughout the week — including Wednesdays — so you can go deeper with God and connect with others in meaningful community.

🗓️ Wednesdays, January 28 – March 11
📍 Various times and locations available
👶 Kid programs available during Wednesday nights (pre-registration required)

You can explore all group options, schedules, and details here:
👉 CLICK HERE to learn more about Connect Groups


👶 Have Kids?

If you join one of our Wednesday night Connect Groups, your kids have a place too! From infants to high schoolers, our KidsClubs and student ministries offer fun, safe, and age-appropriate environments where your children can learn about Jesus and build friendships.

Pre-registration is required for Wednesday night children’s programs.
👉 CLICK HERE to view kids programs and registration info


❓ Frequently Asked

Do I need study materials?
Yes, we've created a custom workbook to go along with the series, the Follow Study Guide. You can pick up a copy in the Worship Center or Chapel lobby on Sunday for a suggested donation of just $8.
👉 CLICK HERE for more details

Are groups only on Wednesdays?
No — groups meet throughout the week at various times, making it easy to find one that fits your schedule.


🙌 Ready to Join a Group?

🤝 CLICK HERE to sign up for Connect Groups

👶 CLICK HERE to register your kids for Wednesday night KidsClubs


🗣️ Want to Go Even Deeper?

Stay spiritually encouraged and connected through our current teaching series.

🎙️ CLICK HERE to view the current sermon series and watch online


Christmas Concert 2024 - Emmanuel Faith Community Church

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.


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.


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.


🙌 For Everyone: Life Groups
Connect with others and grow in your walk with Jesus through Life Groups. Find your group at efcc.org/classes or scan the QR code at church.

👧 For Kids (Kindergarten – 6th Grade)
Clubs and midweek programs resume Tuesday, September 3!
➡ Register at efcc.org/kids

🎒 For Students

 


🙏 Prayer & Worship Nights
  • First Wednesday of each month – All-church prayer nights
  • Quarterly Worship Nights – Dates on the Events page

 


👩 For Women
  • MomCo: For moms of all ages and stages
    📅 Wednesdays, 9/10–12/10
    🔗 Register at efcc.org/events
  • Women’s Retreat – Coming soon!

 


🧠 Care & Counseling Support Groups
Life can be tough—but you're not alone. EFCC offers year-round support groups for grief, addiction, marriage, mental health, and more. Some highlights this fall:
  • Grief Share Class – Tuesdays, 9/2–11/18
  • Cancer, Chronic Illness, Parkinson’s, and Inner Healing Support
  • Marriage & Pre-Marital Classes, Divorce Care
  • Set Free Ministries for addiction recovery
👉 Visit efcc.org/help for a full list or contact care@efcc.org

📖 Adult Classes
  • Freedom in Christ – Thursdays, 9/4–11/20
  • Apologetics – Thursdays, 9/4–11/13
  • 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.

- The EFCC Team

Find your people, find your purpose.

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(760) 745-2541

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(760) 745-2541

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