Ephesus Baptist Church – The Love Less Church [Rev 2:1-7] 

The routine church that focused on maintenance – going through the motions.

The Messenger, the Churches, and The Lord [:1]

Who is being described here? 

The Good Stuff [:2-3]

EBC was a hardworking church – lots of programs, people actively doing ‘the’ work.

And in the face of blatant paganism and idolatry. 

The Bad Stuff [:4] 

If EBC was doing the good stuff, then what was the problem? What did they still lack? 

Is it possible to do God’s work without being empowered by His Spirit? 

Is it possible to do God’s work without being devoted to Him? [1Cor 13:1-3]

How do we know if or when we’ve reached this point? What are the signs? [2Tim 3:1-7]

The Remedial 3-R Approach – Remember…Repent…Return [:5a]

Do you still remember what it was like when what you did was motivated by your love? 

The Ultimatum [:5b] 

Do you believe that God could or would ever do this here? Why or why not?

The Nicolaitans [:6]  

Who were they? [2Pet 2:15; 18-19; Jude 4]

Listen Up! [:7]

The Overcomers [:7]  [1Jn 5:4-5] 

The Tree of Life [:7]  [Gen 2:7-9; 2:16-17; 3:2-3; Rev 22:2; 14, 19]  

The Paradise [:7]  [Lk 23:43]

We are studying the book of Revelation.  We meet in the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.  All are welcome!

We will have an egg stuffing party on Friday, April 11th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Everyone is welcome to help!

All of the men (young and older) are invited to join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month, April 12th, at 8:00 a.m. for a delicious breakfast and community project.  We look forward to seeing you!

Easter isn't just a date on the calendar; it's the most significant event in human history. It's the celebration of Jesus' resurrection from the dead, and His victory over everything that holds us back in our earthly lives. It's the day we focus on the promise and power of Jesus and draw closer to Him.

Join Christine Caine and Lisa Harper in a transformative study that goes beyond tradition. Walk with them through four weeks of the Lenten season taking in the details of Jesus' life, the agony of His death, and the overwhelming joy of His resurrection.

Relive His steps with a heart full of hope. See it all with eyes of faith. You'll be ready to celebrate Easter in more ways than you ever have and be inspired to share the joy only Jesus could make possible.

Help us pass out flyers at the TOW Egg Hunt on April 5th to promote WBC's egg hunt and VBS.  At the Recreation Park from 11-1 p.m.

• Town of Winterville Hunt Sat, April 5th  pass out flyers (Time TBA)
• Easter Egg Hunt at WBC Saturday, April 12th 11:00-1:00 pm
• VBS June 16-20, 2025  Can you put us on the calendar for that date too?

We'll take kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where the northern lights shine over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and sparkling glaciers. As they trek the tundra, they’ll discover how easy it is to lose sight of what's true in our wild world today. Guiding them towards Jesus, True North VBS reveals that He is a faithful friend we can always trust. He's our True North!

Easter Egg Hunt - April 12th

The Glad-A-Bouts will be going to supper at Sandpiper in LaGrange on Thursday, April 10th.  We'll leave the church at 3:45 p.m.

Baptists on Mission is responding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the mountains of western North Carolina. We’ve set up large feeding and recovery (mud out, tear out, chainsaw, etc.) operations in 14 locations in Western North Carolina.

Volunteers are helping in feeding; shower and laundry; chain saw teams; tarping roofs; mudding and tearing out homes; and more. You don’t need to be trained to serve with some of these opportunities. Please know that we will have many opportunities to serve for many weeks, months and years to come. Your team may very well be more needed a month or two from now than they are right now.

You can sign up to volunteer as well as give financially to support the relief efforts by clicking here https://baptistsonmission.org/. All financial gifts go directly to assist those impacted by the storm.

Thank you for helping us offer hope to families affected by this massive storm. Please continue to pray for everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene, including first responders and our volunteers.

l.I.F.E.

"living in freedom everyday"

L.I.F.E. Every Monday at 6:30 p.m.

We are also in need of volunteers who would be willing to be on security duty each Monday night.  Please contact Willard Joyner if you are available at 252-258-9937.

The L.I.F.E. ministry began in March of 2017 with the intent of sharing this good news of deliverance with others.  Our leadership team consists of those who have been set free from addictions through the power of God.  These men and women know where you are and what your struggles feel like.  We are here to help you recover and reach a place of freedom in your life.  You do not have to remain a slave to some habit that is destroying you and those you love.  We are here to help you!

If you or someone you know or love is struggling with addiction, please feel free to join us every Monday at Winterville Baptist, Fellowship Hall, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  A meal will be provided each week.  Each meeting is held in the highest of confidences.