"Seeking the FACE of God" (Psalm 27:8)

F.A.C.E of Ecclesia

The FACE of Ecclesia Baptist is a set of purpose-driven teams seeking to fulfill the mission God has given us. 

• Formation--baptizing and forming disciples of Jesus

Formation at Ecclesia involves sharing the gospel, baptizing new Christians, and making disciples. Our Formation Team provides opportunities for this through small group encounter and Bible study groups. Small groups of all ages meet every Sunday morning at 9:45 for Bible study. Additionally, we have Bible study and fellowship every other Tuesday night at Oakley United Methodist Church from 5:30-7:00 (ish). The Formation team helps to plan baptismal services and to mentor new believers and new Ecclesia members.

• Assembly--gathering together and building relationships

At Ecclesia, we believe in assembling with one another--finding time to gather and fellowship and build relationships. Christ called us to love one another, to encourage one another, and to be unified together. All this comes from getting to know one another, sharing our stories, our hopes, our dreams, our challenges. The Assembly Team plans opportunities for us to spend time together. From our annual Back-to-School picnic to monthly gatherings, the Assembly Team coordinates and communicates Ecclesia's social events.

• Compassion--caring and praying for the suffering

Jesus calls us to care for those who are suffering, the "least of these" of our world described in Matthew 25. Ecclesia's Compassion Team provides opportunities for people to work together on projects designed to meet the needs of the least of these. Most Ecclesia family members participate in some way in the Compassion Team, gathering together around common interests to see the face of Jesus in our community's most vulnerable populations.

• Exaltation--praising and worshiping the Savior

Ecclesia's Exaltation Team, made up of Pastor Aileen, Spikenard (the worship band led by Michael Tachenko), and other volunteers, plan and lead our weekly worship. The Exaltation Team also arranges for the monthly observance of Holy Communion. Additionally, the Exaltation Team sees to the setup of our space each Sunday, distributes the order of worship and children's bulletin, and oversees storage of worship furniture following the service.

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