1981

FOUNDATION

The first Bible studies take place in homes. This group later begins to meet at Camp Orchard Hill.

1984

GATHERING

As the congregation grows, the church relocates to a space on the campus of Misericordia University.

1987

ROOTS

The church begins construction of their very own campus on Hildebrandt Road. This includes a sanctuary, several classrooms and offices.

1988

WORSHIP

In April of1988, the first worship service is held in the new sanctuary, what is now known as the Community Room

1991

EXPANSION

FEFC’s body continues to multiply, and an Educational Wing is added. This two story structure includes a new foyer, classrooms, library and offices.

2003

MISSION

In the fall of 2003, construction is completed on a new gym.

2006

UNITY

Pastor Dwight returns to FEFC as the Senior Pastor & Pastor Marc Ramirez is called to be the Associate Pastor.
After several years of holding two worship services, the gym is converted into a worship center, and the entire congregation begins worshipping in unity at one service.

2010

VISION

Pastor Dwight retires. Pastor Marc is called as the Senior Pastor.

2011

PREPARATION

Pastor Karl Dyrli begins serving as the Associate Pastor of Worship.
FEFC changes its logo in order to better communicate its mission and vision as a worshipping, growing and serving body. The church now refers to itself as “Fellowship Church.”
The church begins an organized effort to collect information on the needs of the church and how to best adapt as a growing ministry. This endeavor becomes known as “Project Jordan.”

2015

ACTION

The congregation votes to contract with Horst Construction for the development of a comprehensive Master Plan, to serve as a long-term guide for the development of the facilities and grounds of the church.

A Master Planning Committee is formed to relay the ministry needs of the church to Horst Construction and the congregation is asked to offer input on an early draft of the Master Plan.

2016

GIVING

The Elders present a final draft of the Master Plan to the congregation.
The congregation votes to contract with Christian Investors Financial (CIF) to begin a capital campaign to fund the Master Plan. This campaign is called A Legacy of Worship.

2020

CONSTRUCTION

The campaign resulted in the construction of a new Worship Center in 2020, designed and dedicated for the worship of God.  This is a major step in the unfolding of our master plan to maximize the use of the campus God has entrusted to us, and to use it for the ministry and mission to which He has called us.