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April 9, 2025 Mitch Bedzyk
Liturgy FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Liturgy

April 9, 2025 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Life at ECC

Here are some more frequently asked questions about the life and liturgy of our church, why we worship the way we do.

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receiving the kingdom like a child

Receiving the Kingdom of God Like Children

June 28, 2024 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study baptism

What does Jesus mean when he says we must receive the kingdom of God like children and that it belongs to those like them?

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Labels

Let’s Talk About Labels

July 10, 2023 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Life at ECC

Churches must think carefully about the labels they use and realize there is much more to a community of faith than its labels

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Why we use " gospel-centered " to describe ECC

Why We (Still) Use ‘Gospel-Centered’

July 3, 2023 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Life at ECC gospel-centered

Despite being a buzzword, there are several reasons why we still use the phrase "gospel-centered" to describe our church

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Thanks be to God

Why Do We Say, “Thanks Be to God”?

April 1, 2023 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Life at ECC liturgy

Responding to the reading of God's word with, "Thanks be to God" helps us remember and be thankful that God has graciously spoken to us.

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Ruth Sermon Series at ECC

Ruth: A Story of Lovingkindness

July 14, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study hesed

The book of Ruth is a story of love, faithfulness, and restoration that ultimately points us to God's plan of redemption in Christ.

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reciting creeds in worship at ECC

Reciting Creeds in Worship

April 5, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Church History

Several thoughts to help clarify our decision to include the recitation of historic Christian creeds in our Lord’s Day worship.

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Emmanuel community Church - A gospel-centered church in Elmira New York (ECC)

Historic Vote Passed to Revise ECC Constitution and Change Church Name

February 24, 2021 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Life at ECC

On Feb. 23, 2021, the members of ECC voted to revise the church's Constitution and change the church name.

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ECC Bookstall

The ECC Bookstall

September 9, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Life at ECC

The ECC Bookstall provides free resources for understanding the Bible and developing a well-rounded Christian worldview.

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Sanctuary Renovation Project

Sanctuary Renovation Project (Spring 2020)

February 5, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Life at ECC

In February 2020 we will be launching a sanctuary renovation project to make several much-needed improvements to our church's sanctuary.

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Looking Ahead: A Preview of 2020

January 15, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Life at ECC

Here is both a recap of 2019 and a preview of what’s to come, Lord willing, in 2020 at ECC.

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Bible Reading Plans

Bible Reading Plans

December 26, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study bible study

A curated list of Bible reading plans to help you grow in your knowledge of and love for God's Word.

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Recommended Music from Pastor Matt

Recommended Music from Pastor Matt

November 20, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living music

Here are a few albums that my wife and I recommend for both personal edification and family worship.

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Where Christ is Not Preached There is No Holy Ghost

Where Christ Is Not Preached, There Is No Holy Ghost

August 21, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Life at ECC Holy Spirit

A church devoid of the Holy Spirit is a church that fails to faithfully preach the gospel of Jesus Christ from all the Scriptures.

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Isaiah - sermon series at Elmira Christian Center

Isaiah: Sermon Series Overview

July 10, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study Isaiah

Isaiah proclaims a message of both judgment and hope that reveals the glory of the Holy One and the Suffering Servant-King, Jesus Christ.

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