In a 2016, the Pew Research Center published a list that ranked U.S. states from the most religious to the least religious. Maine shared the bottom of the list with four other New England states. Life Community Church, a small but thriving community in Gardiner, Maine, remains undaunted by the statistics. FEC recently welcomed Life [...]
“Got faith? Maine the least religious state in the nation.” The Bangor Daily News recently published that story about changing religious views in Maine, citing several polls. FEC leaders and church planters Eric and Mandy Wood believed that Maine was ripe for outreach. At a time when many churches in Maine are declining in attendance [...]
An update from Portland, Maine FEC’s Portland, Maine, church plant, formerly known as The Hill, has gone through several changes in the past few months. Perhaps most obvious is the new name: Neighbors Church, along with a move to a more central location in the Westbrook neighborhood. In addition, after looking for more ways [...]
Praying for Hearts to Hear the Truth in Maine Ministry in Maine looks a lot different from most FEC churches. Just ask Mike Booker and Tim Knowles from Moss Brook Church, Steve Knowles at Life Community Church, or Eric Wood at The Hill in Portland. These ministries have discovered a common theme: New England has [...]
How a gospel community is taking the message of “Simply Jesus” to its neighbors “Simply Jesus, simply.” That’s how A Gospel Community, FEC’s church plant in Portland, Maine, is reaching its neighbors for Christ. Whether they’re feeding 150 homeless people each Tuesday night, hosting an addictions Bible study called “Lazarus” every Thursday, or teaching and [...]
How The Hill is reaching people of all walks of life in Portland, Maine “I’ve been watching your marriage on Facebook, and it’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before” and “I’ve never met anybody like you. You are who you say you are” are just a few of the comments Eric Wood, pastor of FEC’s [...]
Here's an update from Mike Booker at Moss Brook Church. Over the past decade, God has been so good to us here at Moss Brook Church in South Paris, Maine. On any given Sunday, we see 200-plus people in attendance, and 60-70% of them have trusted Christ in the last 10 years. It occurs [...]
Just as a French Press will produce a good cup of coffee, Eric Wood hopes his strategic approach to building relational ministry and community engagement in Portland, Maine, will produce a strong group of gospel-driven and Spirit-led believers throughout the various neighborhoods, towns, and cities of Greater Portland. No stranger to the Maine area, the [...]
An update from Eric Wood in Portland, Maine: Family and friends, We hope this “short” update letter finds you well:) Five years ago, we were planning to move to Bristol, England to plant a church, but the LORD established our steps by calling us to stay home and replant Calvary Chapel of Fort Wayne, now [...]
It is our pleasure to invite you to the Credentialed Workers Appreciation Dinner held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. (EDT) at Ceruti’s Diamond Room, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (view Google map). Our hope is that this evening will be a time of fellowship and encouragement for you and your spouse.
Sue and I are looking forward to a great evening together!
Here are the details:
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 24, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern (salad service begins at 6:30 pm).
Location: Ceruti’s Diamond Room, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (view Google map)
Cost: FREE for credentialed individuals and spouse ($30 per individual if not FEC credentialed).
Menu: Choose between four meal options (including gluten-free and vegetarian choices).
Dinner Choices:
Greek Chicken (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Bistro Filet
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Black & Blue Salmon (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Vegetarian option: Squash Bowl (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Dessert table includes:
Coffee Cake Assortment
Chocolate Drizzle Cheesecake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mouse (GF)
Coffee, iced tea, & water included with all options.
