We are a community centered on
Jesus Christ,
committed to one another, and connected to the world around us by sharing and showing the love of God, beginning in Melrose.
Our greatest desire is to see people worship and serve the Lord Jesus. We invite you to check out this website to find out more about who we are, or better yet, join us for our Sunday morning worship service. Please contact us with questions or comments, and join us in person as we worship the Lord together.
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Community Dinner -- Friday, March 15 - 6PM
6 PM - at Faith Evangelical Church, 200 Franklin St., Melrose, MA Doors open at 5 PM for appetizers. Free.
New Community Groups
*We'll begin small Community groups this winter / spring as short-term groups.
*A Community Group is a collection of believers who commit themselves to one another for the purpose of pursuing biblical fellowship with one another.
*If you are you interested in hosting or leading a small group, please contact Pastor Jonathan.
Community Groups FAQ
- Weeks of February 25- March 31
- There are 2 Different Groups & Times to meet
- Sunday Afternoon Group- Pastor John will lead one group following Sunday morning services at the church. It will begin around 12:05 allowing for a break and/or bite of food.
- Monday Night Group - Leo Badaro & Pastor John will lead this groupat 6:30 PM at homes in Melrose - .
- No, you can come any week without having prepared or read ahead of time. We'll read a passage together each week before we discuss it. That being said, we will be going through Matthew using the Lent for Everyone devotional available for the church--so it would be a great opportunity to discuss that with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
- Below is a sample timeline of a group's meeting (90 minutes). The times are flexible, but out of respect for everyone's time, we want to make sure we begin and end promptly.
- 10 mins. - Welcome - warmly greet each participant
- 30 mins. - Fellowship - casual chatting, snacks, game, ice-breaker
- 30 mins. - Discussion around the Word
- 5 mins. - Prayer Requests & Close in Prayer
- 15 mins. - Clean Up & Go Home on Time
- Many groups give their kids the opportunity to either sit in and participate in the group and / or they set aside a 'play room' or play area where kids can be away from the discussion but easily monitored.
- Fellowship - We really hope to be able to foster a relaxed environment where we can be the Church--get to know one another better and encourage each other in the faith as brothers and sisters in Christ. Hopefully, we can share prayer requests, struggles, and insights with one another as well.
- Grow in Christ - We hope to grow in Christ by looking at His Word and discussing it with one another. We will be working through the book of Matthew with a church-wide devotional Lent for Everyone (below) which will guide us through the Gospel of Matthew over these 6 weeks. The Leader will facilitate a discussion around a Scripture or devotion as we walk through Matthew together.
- Opportunity to Invite Others - As we continue, we hope that these groups will be fertile ground to invite friends, neighbors, new visitors or those investigating Christianity to experience Christ's love and discuss the Bible in the casual environment of someone's home.
3rd Sunday Missions Offering - Sunday, March 17th
Jerry Dean - Poland
This Sunday we will hear from Jerry Dean, missionary to Poland (& Joan Dean's son). His church, Gospel Church Gdansk, has played a part in helping Ukranians flee the war since Russia's invasion in February of 2022. They have been able to be the hands and feet of Christ in this difficult time.
Maundy Thursday Dinner - March 28th - 6 PM
Maundy Thursday Dinner - 6 PM
Come share a delicious intimate dinner together as we remember Christ's final night before he was betrayed. We will eat, share in communion, reflect on that Last Supper and that night in the Garden of Gethsemane. We will soon send out an e-vite for you to RSVP.
Good Friday Service --March 29 - 7 PM
On Good Friday, we will share in a service of songs, Scripture, and reflections upon Christ's final sacrifice. A somber day, but also a beautiful day as the Perfect Messiah saw fit to sacrifice himself for us--an act of love which can never be surpassed.