Welcome to Eaton Rapids Church of the Nazarene

Thanks for checking us out! At E.R. Nazarene here in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, we’re all on a journey - adults, teens, and even the youngest children. We’re trying to discover what it means to follow Jesus Christ, both individually and collectively. When Jesus called his first disciples he didn’t say, “accept me” or “figure me out.” He said, “follow me” – join me on the journey. And that's what we're trying to do! 

So whether you’ve been a Christ follower for a long time or you’re just beginning to explore your God-concept, we invite you to join us on this journey.

Who We Are

Our name is taken from a term that was used in the first century to describe Jesus and his followers. And it wasn't a compliment! The town of Nazareth, Jesus' hometown, would probably be called "Hicksville" today. It wasn't impressive. So the term "Nazarene" was used to describe people who were pretty ordinary. They weren't the powerful, the elite, or the glamorous. When the rulers talked about those "Nazarenes," they said it with sneers on their faces. Or, as one New Testament figure put it, "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" (John 1:46).

So when we call him "the Nazarene," we're reminding ourselves that Jesus isn't for a select group of people. He's for everyone who seeks him! Whether rich or poor - educated or uneducated - healthy or sick - powerful or the powerless. That's why we try to be the Church of the Nazarene, because "the Nazarene" came for people like you - people like us - people who seek. 

 

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What We Do

We are Christian:
God desires to have a personal relationship
with each of us through Jesus Christ

We are Holiness:
God desires to fill us with His Holy Spirit
and help us walk in Christ-likeness

We are Missionaries:
God desires for us to share Jesus Christ
with the world

 

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What Keeps Us Going

Without the generous support of our congregation and the friends and family of the chruch we couldn't reach out to the people who need to hear the word the most.


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