Youth Evangelism Conference
http://essentialchurch.tv/youth-evangelism-conference/2003
YEC 2011 - ECHO
January 14-16, 2011 @ London Bridge Baptist Church
$35 covers food, housing, conference, and entertainment! (payable to Essential
Church)
This year we are molding our Youth Evangelism Conference and our DiscipleNOW
weekend into one awesome weekend of worship and fun! We will be staying in host
homes* at night and attending the conference during [...]
Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
http://essentialchurch.tv/ugly-sweater-christmas-party/1983
HEY YOUNG ADULTS! UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY - DEC. 16 @ 8p.m.
Thursday December 16 @8 P.m. at Essential church. Coffee, cookies, and corny
christmas music will be provided. This event is for anyone over 18, married
couples as well as all those still single . If you are interested in joining the
young adult small group [...]
Christmas Eve Service
http://essentialchurch.tv/christmas-eve-service/1974
It's our first Christmas in the building and we're pulling out all the stops.
Christmas is on a Saturday this year so we're moving our Sunday services (Dec.
26th) to Christmas Eve so we can celebrate in a big way.
We will have three services on December 24th at 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm, and 8:30 pm.
[...]
Christmas Eve Service
http://essentialchurch.tv/christmas-eve-service/1974
It's our first Christmas in the building and we're pulling out all the stops.
Christmas is on a Saturday this year so we're moving our Sunday services (Dec.
26th) to Christmas Eve so we can celebrate in a big way.
We will have three services on December 24th at 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm, and 8:30 pm.
[...]
Becoming Essential December 12
http://essentialchurch.tv/becoming-essential/1413
Our next class is on Sunday December 12. Class attenders meet in Sherry's
office at the beginning of our second worship service (around 11:45) to find out
more about Essential. This is the place to hear the Essential story and to
find out how to become involved at Essential. Sign up here to reserve your
spot!
Essential Missions
http://essentialchurch.tv/essential-missions/1969
Ariel also needs to collect more funding to pay for her training and trip to
Kenya. Her total financial need is $4000.00, and is due in 2 weeks. 134
people donating $30 each would meet this need. If you can help Ariel out,
please make checks payable to Essential and write "missions" on the memo
[...]
Sharing Thanksgiving with others
http://essentialchurch.tv/sharing-thanksgiving-with-others/1961
We are looking for folks with extra seats at their Thanksgiving table, as well
as those who need a family to share this Holiday meal and fellowship
with. Click here so we can help match you up.
Pastor's Weekly Blog
http://essentialchurch.tv/pastors-weekly-blog/1947
Looking forward to hanging out at Joe's place in Pungo Saturday night. Invite a
friend to join you. If you've never had a roasted oyster, you have to give it a
try. It's nothing like the slimy raw stuff your used to seeing. If you're only
stationed in Virginia for a short time, it's something [...]
Bonfire/Chili/Smore Night
http://essentialchurch.tv/bonfirechilismore-night/1942
Get ready to party! We will be having a bonfire/chili/s'more night Saturday,
November 13. The party will be held at 1149 Horn Point in Pungo, and will
begin at 5:30 pm. We are asking families to sign up to bring a pot of chili.
The church will provide oysters to roast, s'more fixins, and lemonade and [...]
Missions Collection Box
http://essentialchurch.tv/missions-collection-box/1933
Ariel Zadai is currently in Iceland receiving training for a missionary trip to
Africa in three months. Any missionary needs spiritual, emotional, and financial
support. There will be a collections box in the resource room for the following
items:
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Soap
- Snack foods (chips, candies, etc.)
- Warm socks
- Hiking backpack
- Tank tops
- Photos
- [...]
New Service Times
http://essentialchurch.tv/new-service-times/1903
Beginning October 3rd, Sunday Morning Service Times will be 9:30 & 10:45. Both
services will have full child care as well as "Kids Fun Church". The 9:30
service will also have a middle school breakout time.
For some time now, about 80 percent of the seats at our 10:30 Sunday service
have been full. Studies [...]
Pastor's Weekly Rundown
http://essentialchurch.tv/pastors-weekly-rundown-6/1868
Had a great day last weekend at Beach Sunday. Check out the slide show of pics
taken by our resident photographer Debbie Cormier took.
If you missed the message we looked at 1 Samuel 25-30. This section of the
Bible records a time in David's life where he went through an extended period of
making bad [...]
Fantasy Football
http://essentialchurch.tv/fantasy-football/1839
If you're looking for a Fantasy Football League, we've got one for you. We've
got a league on Yahoo that's free to play. We'll have a live draft at Buffalo
Wild Wings on Tuesday, September 6, 2010. If you can't make it to the live
draft, your team will be drafted according to the Yahoo [...]
Pork BBQ & Water Games
http://essentialchurch.tv/pork-bbq-water-games/1801
For me, all you need to say is pork BBQ and I'm there. We're cooking up 200 lbs
of pork for this Sunday's Family Fun Day. There will be more than enough for you
and your friends so invite them to join you. We'll begin around 12:30 after
our second service this Sunday.
Personally I'd be [...]
National Night Out, August 3
http://essentialchurch.tv/national-night-out-august-3rd/1785
OVERVIEW OF NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
We are partnering with the organizers of the National Nite Out event at Red
Mill park on August 3th from 6-8pm. In the past they have had around 500 people
show up for the event. We will be providing a bounce house, sno-cones,
pop-corn, and hot dogs. You might be wondering, "Where [...]
Pastor's Weekly Rundown 7/16
http://essentialchurch.tv/pastors-weekly-rundown-716/1788
Last weekend Rick did a great job speaking on one of our essential values:
Synergy.
I'm looking forward to speaking on Love this weekend. Love is one of those
topics that I really enjoy talking about. Love is so central to who we are and
to life, that it connects with us on a deep, unexplainable [...]
Pastor's Weekly Rundown
http://essentialchurch.tv/pastors-weekly-rundown-5/1756
Looking forward to Church @ the Beach this Sunday (July 4th). I can't think of
a better way to spend the 4th of July than getting together with over 200
friends for music, fun in the sun, and great food. Call a friend and ask them to
join you. We'll have plenty of food.
Always love [...]
Pastor's Weekly Rundown
http://essentialchurch.tv/pastors-weekly-rundown-4/1732
Had a great time at the beach on Sunday. Huge thank you to everyone who made it
happen.
I love the fact that we have the opportunity to baptize people in the ocean.
My 5 year old son kept asking me, "Daddy why were you 'bath-um-atizing' those
people?" I'm sure many other people at the beach [...]
Pastor's Weekly Rundown
http://essentialchurch.tv/pastors-weekly-run-down/1706
I'm looking forward to our first Beach Sunday of the year. If you would like to
be baptized at the beach, let me know by using the links on the Beach Sunday
page.
The reactions to last Sunday's message on Pure Sex have been overwhelmingly
positive. The boldness to speak a message like that comes from [...]
Pastor's Weekly Rundown
http://essentialchurch.tv/pastors-weekly-rundown-3/1683
We had a great time this past weekend at the Parade. There's nothing like being
able to praise God before a few thousand people. Oh, and we won 2nd place in the
float competition.
There were 300 people at Essential Church on Memorial Day weekend!!! Are you
serious??? Normally that's one of the lowest attendance days [...]
Free Audio Book
http://essentialchurch.tv/free-audio-book/1671
One of my favorite authors, Francis Chan, has written a great book about the
Holy Spirit. This month you can download the audio book for free from Christian
Audio. It's an offer you can't pass up. There's no catch. There's nothing to
sign up for. Just enter the coupon code JUN2010 when [...]
Beach Sunday, June 20
http://essentialchurch.tv/beach-sunday-june-20/1680
We will be having church at the beach on June 20th, which is Father's Day. We
will meet at Little Island State Park in Sandbridge. The service will start
at 10: 30 am. (There won't be any services held at our building that morning.)
This is a great time to invite friends! Immediately following the [...]
Ladies Craft Day
http://essentialchurch.tv/ladies-craft-day/1657
On Saturday, June 5 from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm we will have a ladies craft day at
Essential Church, 4020 Ware Neck Drive in Virginia Beach.
Bring whatever craft you are interested in - scrapbooking, jewerly, quitling,
etc. Everyone can hang out and work on their craft. For more information,
contact Melissa Swisher or Pat [...]
Pastor's Weekly Rundown
http://essentialchurch.tv/pastors-weekly-rundown-2/1661
I'm looking forward to the Pungo parade and cookout this weekend. I just got
word that we'll have the bounce house for the kids this weekend. I know my kids
love jumping around in that. Invite your friends. They don't have to bring
anything to join us for lunch. We'll have plenty of food. Just [...]
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Garage Sale #2
http://essentialchurch.tv/garage-sale-2/1642
Another Chance
2B
ESSENtIal
Last Saturday we raised $409.00 for our Youth Mission Trip to Lynchburg in
July. On June 12 we will hold a 2nd Yard Sale event. The location will be
announced shortly but in the mean time, clean out your garage, closets,
playrooms, kitchen cabinets and see what you can DONATE to this event. We
[...]
Youth Summer Mission Trip
http://essentialchurch.tv/youth-summer-mission-trip/1648
Studentz Camp 2010 - July 12-16. $240 per camper. We will be staying at
Liberty University, enjoying a camp there, while doing mission work in the
surrounding area during the day. Sign up in the Resource Center or email
umchad@yahoo.com . A deposit of $50 is due Sunday, May 30. This will be a
great way [...]
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Essential Cook-Out Sunday May 30
http://essentialchurch.tv/essential-cook-out-sunday-may-30/1636
JOIN US MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND -
SUNDAY MAY 30 FOR AN ESSENTIAL COOK-OUT!
WHEN: Sunday May 30 after the 10:30am service.
WHERE: Essential Church 4020 Ware Neck Rd. Virginia Beach, 23456.
WHAT: It's a cook-out! There'll be burgers and dogs - fun and games!
WE'LL SUPPLY: the hamburgers and the hot dogs, lemonade, water, iced tea
AND the setting [...]
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Essential Pungo Strawberry Parade Float
http://essentialchurch.tv/essential-pungo-strawberry-parade-float/1625
Essential Church will have a float in the Pungo Strawberry Festival Parade, and
we need your help! The Parade is Saturday, May 29th at 10 am, and we are
looking for people to decorate the float (place/times to be determined) and
participate during the parade. To be in the parade you need to enter the
[...]
Pastor's Weekly Rundown
http://essentialchurch.tv/pastors-weekly-rundown/1633
Here's the weekly run down for me:
It was great to have Joe back from his trip and leading worship.
Justin and Sarah are HERE!!!! We got them moved in Monday night. I'm looking
forward to his first Sunday with us this weekend.
Last week Rick and I got to go to a conference together. Since the conference
[...]
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Pastor's Blog Thoughts
http://essentialchurch.tv/pastors-blog-thoughts/1617
Ok, so here's what I'm thinking about this week:
I'm blown away by the growth of the church especially the 9:00 service. It's
hard to believe that we've only been doing it for six weeks. The second week
there was only about 20 people going to the early service. This past week the
room was just [...]
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Garage Sale to Benefit Youth Summer Mission Trip
http://essentialchurch.tv/garage-sale-to-benefit-youth-summer-mission-trip/1611
Christopher Farms will partner with Princess Ann Crossing for a Community Yard
Sale on Saturday, May 15. It will be advertised in the VA Pilot and Craig's
List, and signs will be put out.
All Essential Families are invited to bring items and set up at the home of
Jane and Laura Wayland - 1909 Harvest Moon Circle [...]
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Softball Schedule
http://essentialchurch.tv/softball-schedule/1606
All games are double headers on Fridays
April 30 8:45 & 9:45 Oceana Park against Spring Branch Community Church
May 7 8:45 & 9:45 Alanton Elementary against St. Michael Lutheran
May 14 6:45 & 7:45 Princess Anne Athletic Complex Red #1 against Trinity
Christian
May 21 6:45 & 7:45 Bayville #2 against Thalia United Methodist
June 4 Bye (no games [...]
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New Women's Bible Study
http://essentialchurch.tv/womens-bible-study-begins-april-13/1578
All women are invited to join us as we begin the study of "NO OTHER GODS:
Confronting Our Modern-Day Idols". Study guides are $13.00 and can be
picked up at church. Be sure to read the first session in preparation for
group discussion when we meet.
Tuesday Nights @ 7:00PM
Maria Watson's - 2669 Edgehill Avenue - Red Mill Farm Subdivision [...]
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Godspell April 23
http://essentialchurch.tv/godspell-april-23/1556
Chad Gilliland, our youth minister, has worked out a deal on tickets for the
play Godspell Friday, April 23 at 8 pm at Regent University. The cost per
ticket is $10 for adults, and $8 for children. It is not recommended for
children under 7 to attend. Please write checks for tickets to Essential
Church [...]
Parents Night Out April 23
http://essentialchurch.tv/parents-night-out-april-23/1558
Parents, need a night out away from the kids? This event is for you! We
invite you to drop off your children birth-5th grade for a night of fun at
Essential! From 7-10 pm you can go out to a play (check out the Godspell
blog), movie, or dinner while we watch your kids! Dinner [...]
Park Away Easter Sunday!
http://essentialchurch.tv/park-away-easter-sunday/1563
Due to the large number of people we are expecting for our Easter Services, we
are asking all who are able to park away at the YMCA across the street or in the
city parking at the sports field on Ware Neck Drive immediately past our
facility on the left. This will leave space [...]
Essential Easter Egg Hunt
http://essentialchurch.tv/essential-easter-egg-hunt/1565
Children birth—5th grade are invited to join in on Essential's Easter Egg
Hunt on Easter Sunday. The hunt will take place immediately following our 10:30
service at the front of the building. Kids are encouraged to bring their Easter
Egg Baskets from home to collect their eggs.
Check it out at the EssentialChurch.tv link below
Good Friday Service
http://essentialchurch.tv/good-friday-service/1552
Pastor Steve invites everyone to join us this Friday for Essential's Good
Friday Service from 7-8 pm. We're in the process of putting the final touches on
the planing for the event. It's going to be a really powerful experience.
Everyone is encouraged to invite a friend.
We have a volunteer to run a birth - [...]
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Know What You Believe Part 1
http://essentialchurch.tv/know-what-you-believe-part-1/1550
Skeptical vs Skeptic
There is a difference between someone who is skeptical and someone who is a
skeptic. A skeptic is someone who pretends to be an objective bystander wanting
to know more before making a decision, but in reality they've already
concluded that there is no God, the Bible is unreliable, and Jesus was just
[...]
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2 Services Easter Sunday April 4
http://essentialchurch.tv/2-services-easter-sunday-april-4/1528
Service Times:
9:00 am – childcare for birth – 4 yr olds only
10:45 am – classes for birth – 5th grade
Check it out at the EssentialChurch.tv link below
Walk For Life May 1
http://essentialchurch.tv/walk-for-life-may-1/1519
Want to spend a day at the zoo and help unborn babies?...
Walk for Life-Saturday, May 1st at the Norfolk Zoo
Register online at www.cpcfriends.org/walk
Melissa Owen is your walk recruiter.
If we are the first to get 25 walkers, there will be a drawing for a
$100 gift card to DSW, spa massage gift card, etc. So, go register! [...]
Donate to CCUMC's Food Pantry
http://essentialchurch.tv/donate-to-umccs-food-pantry/1522
CCUMC's "Storehouse" food pantry has been open a year and is currently
serving 20-30 families per week. The pantry is open on Wednesdays to serve
customers between 10 -12. This project has been awesome blessing to the
community. We have served many families that have had no other place to turn and
we were their [...]
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WOW - Women on Wednesdays
http://essentialchurch.tv/wow-women-on-wednesdays/1510
WOW--Women on Wednesdays
9:30 am - 11:00 am
All of the women of Essential are invited to enjoy a delicious light breakfast,
craft projects, gifts, and Bible study.
Come as you are, come when you can, anytime. There is no homework, and no time
commitment required.
We are here for you! Childcare is provided for $5 per family.
Check it out at the EssentialChurch.tv link below
Haitian Miracle
http://essentialchurch.tv/haitian-miracle/1497
A 28 year old man was pulled from out of the rubble in Haiti today, four weeks
after the earthquake. Doctors are confused a little about his situation because
it is humanly impossible to stay alive for this long without water.
From CNN:
"The man told doctors that someone was bringing him water while he was trapped,
[...]
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Matt Chandler's Story
http://essentialchurch.tv/matt-chandlers-story/1489
Sunday's message was one of those messages that's not fun hear or experience,
but it's one that we all need. It forced us to confront the reality of life and
death. My hope was that it helped you confront this reality at a time in your
life where you can really take "things to heart" [...]
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Farm Fresh 123-4 the Community Program
http://essentialchurch.tv/farm-fresh-123-for-the-community-program/1467
Help us earn credit for free educational equipment by saving your original
recipts from Farm Fresh Supermarkets, The Market at Harbor Heights, The Market
at Tobacco Row, The Market at Ghent, or at any Fuel Express and turning them
into us. Our collection jar is located in Essential Cafe. The program runs
through May 31, [...]
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Modern Day Solomon Article
http://essentialchurch.tv/modern-day-solomon-article/1461
So we've been in a series called "The Search" in which we are looking at the
book of Ecclesiastes. The writer was a guy who had more money, power, sex,
success, and education than any of us will ever have in our life time. And when
he looks at all the stuff people are chasing [...]
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Thoughts on Heaven
http://essentialchurch.tv/thoughts-on-heaven/1455
I read a lot of blogs throughout the week. (For those of you wondering what a
blog is, it's basically a website that someone updates regularly with articles.
Picture being you're own newspaper and getting to publish your own editorials,
articles, news, etc.) One of the blogs that's on my list is maintained by one
[...]
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Youth DNOW March 26-28
http://essentialchurch.tv/youth-dnow-march-26-28/1440
All youth 6 -12 grade are invited to
DNOW!
featuring Liberty Link
at Virginia Beach Beacon Baptist Church
2301 Newstead Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23454
this event will be held March 26-28, 2010 and costs $20 per person. This cost
includes t-shirt and meals
Join youth from local churches for an exciting weekend learning to Live Out
Loud
This is one of [...]
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Game On, Church On
http://essentialchurch.tv/game-on-church-on/1432
Yes, we are having church tomorrow. Perhaps we'll be the only church in town
gathering together for worship. Today in the thick of it all, our family made a
trip to the grocery store. The weather didn't keep anyone from heading out to
get bread, milk, or even a Redbox movie. It's not going to [...]
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Let it snow...I'm gonna go
http://essentialchurch.tv/let-it-snow-im-gonna-go/1429
So far today we've had a great day out in the snow with the kids. we made a
snow man, threw some snow balls, and made a snow angel.
As for tomorrow, yes I'm going to church. I'm going to leave early, drive slow,
and go. If you're worried about your ability to drive in [...]
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Becoming Essential
http://essentialchurch.tv/becoming-essential/1413
On Sunday, February 14, plan on staying after worship to attend a lunch to find
out more about Essential. This is the place to hear the Essential story and to
find out how to become involved at Essential. Lunch and childcare will be
provided. Sign up here to reserve your spot!
Check it out at the EssentialChurch.tv link below
Essential Cafe Snacks
http://essentialchurch.tv/essential-cafe-snacks/1397
Thanks for the contributions to your Essential Cafe
It's great to keep hearing lovely compliments about our cafe set up, great
coffee and delectable treats, and I'm quick to point out that a lot of
volunteers make it happen! Thank you to everyone who gives of their time,
resources and talent to bake (or buy) snacks [...]
Winter Small Groups 2010
http://essentialchurch.tv/winter-small-groups-2010/1394
ESSENTIAL SMALL GROUPS
Jesus established the Church to help us live out the most essential thing: Love
God & Love Others
At Essential Church we live this out in four different relationships. We
worship together helping us to love God. We gather in small groups, doing life
together in authentic community. We love others as we share [...]
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Reggae Video from This Morning
http://essentialchurch.tv/reggae-video-from-this-morning/1392
Here's the video that I shared at the end of the service this morning. Judging
by the number of people who asked me about it, I'm guessing it had the same
effect on everyone else that it did on me. I added the subtitles and trimmed it
up just a little, but below is the [...]
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Youth Over-Nighter
http://essentialchurch.tv/youth-over-nighter/1387
Here's a note from Chad about the youth event this weekend.
Friday night we will meet at the church at 5:oo pm for a FREE pizza dinner!
We will leave at 5:45 for London Bridge Baptist Church for registration and
the first session.
At 10:30 we will head back to the church for the lock-in.
Saturday morning, we will [...]
Greater Things Still To Be Done
http://essentialchurch.tv/greater-things-still-to-be-done/1389
This past weekend was amazing. The best part for me was seeing so many people
who've either never been to church or haven't been to church in a while at
Essential.
Well as you may have seen on Sunday, we still have a lot of work to do on the
facility. This past week we reworked [...]
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Wow, What a Day!!!
http://essentialchurch.tv/wow-what-a-day/1385
Today was a great day!!! There were 300 people at church this morning squeezed
into a facility that we thought would only hold about 230 or so. Over the past
two months we've been working hard to make the facility a great place for people
to connect with God and each other. All this time [...]
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It's Here!!!
http://essentialchurch.tv/its-here/1352
Believe it or not, this weekend we will be moving into our new home at 4020
Ware Neck Drive. The building sits on 7.5 acres at the corner of Salem Rd. and
Ware Neck Dr.
This whole week has just been amazing. We've had about 20 people per day coming
up to help get things [...]
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