• en·coun·ter (ěn-koun’tər) n.
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
Our vision at Encounter Christ Church is for you and your family to experience the fulfilling presence of God in every service and activity. (Matthew 14:36; Luke 24:13 –32; Acts 9:1 – 18)
“… and as many as encountered Him were made perfectly whole.” Matthew 14:36
• en·a·ble
–verb (used with object), -bled. 1. to make able; give power, means, competence, or ability to; authorize. 2. to make possible or easy. 3. to make ready; equip.
At Encounter Christ Church you will be equipped and enabled by the Holy Spirit through dynamic teaching and preaching to face every challenge that life throws at you. (1 Tim. 1:12; Luke 10:19; Acts 1:8; 2 Tim 1:7)
“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me…” 1 Timothy 1:12
• en·cour·age [en-kur-ij]
–verb (used with object), -aged, -ag·ing. 1. to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence. 2. to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc. 3. to promote, advance, or foster.
Each service at ECC is designed to inspire godly living and to encourage you through every struggle, creating an atmosphere that fosters victory. (1 Samuel 30:6; Hebrews 10:25; 2 Tim. 4:2; Deuteronomy 31:6)
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but encourage one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25
• en·due [en-doo, -dyoo]
–verb, -dued, -du·ing. 1. to invest or endow with some gift, quality, or faculty. 2. to put on; assume. 3. to clothe.
At ECC the Holy Spirit is very active in every service empowering His people to live lives that are endued with His giftings and clothed with His power. (1 Corinthians 12:1; 14:1; Acts 1:8; John 14:12; Mark 16:17 – 20)
“And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” Luke 24:49
• en·gage [en-geyj]
verb, -gaged, -gag·ing. 1. to attract and hold fast. 2. to bring (troops) into conflict; enter into conflict with. 3. to occupy oneself; become involved.
Jesus made it very clear that we were to engage our culture and have an impact in our communities. At ECC our central focus is to reach out to the hurting with the love of Jesus Christ through many local and international outreaches. (Matthew 28:18 – 20; Mark 16:15 – 18; Luke 9:1, 2; Ephesians 6:10 – 18)
“… and He said unto them, engage till I come.” Luke 19:13
• en·rich [en-rich]
–verb (used with object) 1. to supply with riches, wealth, abundant or valuable possessions, etc. 2. to supply with abundance of anything desirable: to enrich the mind with knowledge. 3. to add greater value or significance to. 4. to make finer in quality, as by supplying desirable elements or ingredients.
At ECC our vision is to add value, significance, and quality to your life by bringing you into closer fellowship with the creator of the universe who loves you and desires to bless you. (2 Corinthians 9:11; Luke 12:7; Deuteronomy 8:18; Psalm 35:27; Job 36:11; Philippians 4:19)
“That in every thing ye are enriched by him” 1 Corinthians 1:5
• en·vi·sion [en-vizh-uh
n]
–verb (used with object) 1. to picture mentally, esp. some future event or events: to envision a bright future. imagine; conceive of; see in one’s mind; [syn: visualize] picture to oneself; imagine possible.
Envision yourself as the Christian you always dreamed that you could be. Envision your family loving and serving God together. Envision a community totally and wholeheartedly committed to Christ. At ECC we not only believe that this is possible but as we work together, we know that it is possible. As you enlist and engage in the plan of God for your life, you will be able to envision God’s best for you and your family as well. (Proverbs 29:18; Joel 2:28; Habakkuk 2:2,3)
“Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18
