Weekly Update - April 17th 2025
Watch Last Sunday’s Message
This past Sunday, Elder Josh guided us through Matthew 21:1-11 as we reflected on Palm Sunday. The King is Coming.
Join us this Easter Sunday as Pastor Ryan walks us through Luke 24:1-12
Good Friday Seder Meal
Save the Date! Experience the richness of the Passover tradition with our Good Friday Seder Meal on April 18th at 6PM! This meaningful gathering will help us connect the story of Exodus with Christ’s sacrifice, deepening our understanding of God’s redemptive plan. Enjoy a traditional meal, Scripture readings, and fellowship as we reflect on the significance of this sacred celebration.
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Easter Sunday at Refuge
As we prepare for this special day, we want to ask you to help us to show the love of Jesus to all who come through our doors.
Here are some ways to do this:
1. Show Up Early
Come early, grab some coffee and donuts and get settled in. Arriving ahead of time helps our services flow smoothly and creates a welcoming atmosphere for our guests!
2. Park at the Kiwanis Club
We’re expecting a full house (praise God!), so if you’re a regular attender, we kindly ask you to consider parking at the Kiwanis Club lot. It’s a short walk and a small sacrifice that makes a big difference by opening up closer spots for first-time visitors, families with kids, and those who need easier access.
3. Be Extra Welcoming
Let’s go above and beyond to show the love of Christ! Smile, say hello, offer a seat, and make space in your row. These may seem like small sacrifices, but they are simple ways we can show others that Jesus is our highest treasure!
Let’s show up this Sunday, give up our comfort, and lift up the name of Jesus together this Easter.
We can’t wait to worship with you!
Refuge Women’s Gathering
Women of Refuge! Don’t miss our monthly opportunity to gather together and connect with other women in the church. Join us Monday, April 21st as we fellowship together at 7pm at the home of Natalia Emmanuelli
3180 Chatsworth Lane Orlando, FL 32812. Reach out to Jo or Natalia if you would like more information at natalia@refugeorl.com or Conoverjo@gmail.com
Check out the Study Material!
Next Steps Weekend is Here!
Sign up for our Next Steps Weekend Friday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 4th. Learn more about the church community, our vision , our values and explore membership. It’s a great chance to get involved and take the next step in your faith journey.
Register Here today and discover how you can be a part of our vibrant community!
At the start of 2025, we stepped out in faith by welcoming Cristian Maldonado onto our team full-time. We knew it would be a financial stretch—but one we believed God was calling us to grow into.
We’re trusting the Lord to provide as we continue to move forward in faith. Current church financial reserves are healthy and we have no debt. We believe God is calling us to grow into this budget for a greater investment in our community for Christ.
And God is providing:
New people are coming each week
Members are growing in faith
People are trusting in Jesus
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
So, we ask you to:
Depend on God in prayer
Take a step of faith in generosity
Start somewhere—every gift matters
Thank you for your continued support and love for Refuge. Let’s keep growing together—for the glory of Jesus.
With gratitude,
Pastor Ryan
Refuge Church