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Our theme this year is “Rainforest Falls – Exploring the Nature of God.” Kids will step through the mist and plunge into an adventure of discovering the nature of God. They will explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

WHEN:  August 3-6, 2026

TIME:  9 am – noon (plus a closing program on Thursday evening at 5:30 pm )

WHERE:  Evangelical Methodist Church, 820 Old Okisko Rd., Elizabeth City, NC 27909

AGES:  3 (and potty trained) through rising 6th graders

COST:  Free!

Contact Chelsea Wortman for more information.

Join us for our 2026 spring revival “Open Our Eyes” with Dr. Steve McGuire, May 17-20. This is our annual event where we set time apart as the body of Christ to allow the Holy Spirit to refresh, renew, and revive. Bring your family and friends for this exciting time of seeking God together as the body of Christ!

Most of us live our lives based on what we can see, touch, and measure. But what happens when God peels back the curtain? True revival begins when we stop looking at our problems and start seeing our King. From Isaiah’s breathtaking vision of the throne room to Jesus’ personal invitation to “come and see,” this series is a journey of spiritual awakening. We will pray with the Apostle Paul that the “eyes of our hearts” would be enlightened—moving us past religious routine and into a life-changing sight of God’s hope, His riches, and His incomparable power.

About Our Speaker

Dr. Steve McGuire, D.Min., was born and raised in the hills of southeastern Ohio. He has pursued theological studies at Circleville Bible College (now Ohio Christian University), Wesley Biblical Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Dr. McGuire served on the faculty of Circleville Bible College from 1983 to 2006, while also pastoring part-time from 1991 to 2006. He then transitioned into full-time pastoral ministry, serving faithfully from 2006 until 2022. In 2023, he returned to Ohio Christian University, where he now serves as campus chaplain and faculty member.

He and his wife, Rose, have three adult children. In his spare time, Dr. McGuire enjoys tending a large garden and participating in outdoor sports. Having grown up in the hills, he still finds himself drawn to even bigger hills whenever he can get away.

Schedule of Events

Preschool registration is now open for the 2026-27 school year! You may access the online enrollment form by clicking here. Each enrollment form requires a non-refundable $105 enrollment fee which can be paid via our secure online giving page. For questions, please call Melody Duncan at 252-264-2254, ext. 8 or contact her by email.

Join us for our various Lenten and Easter activities:

• Self-guided Prayer Walk | Visit the EMC Chapel any time during normal weekday business hours and embark on a spiritual experience that rehearses the complete Gospel story using our 16 stained glass windows. Bring your smartphone and begin the journey at ecityemc.org/chapel. (Paper copies are available by request. See the Church Office.)
• Easter Egg Hunt | Bring out the whole family to enjoy our free Easter Egg Hunt (and more!) event on March 28 between 11am-1pm.
• Good Friday Cantata | Join us at 6pm in the Chapel for the EMC Choir presentation of “It Is Finished…Paid in Full!”
• Easter Sunday Celebration | Join Evangelical Methodist Church at 10:15 for a special Easter service! We will also be on Facebook Live at 10:15am!

Due to the threat of inclement weather, we will be closing the church for Sunday. However, we will still be broadcasting the worship service live at our usual time on Facebook Live at 10:15 a.m. Please click the following link to access the livestream: https://www.facebook.com/ecityemc/live_videos.