During the 40 Days of Community Study, each small group is reading along in the book, Better Together. There is a daily reading that is essential to the study that is no more than three pages long. Each Community Group is reading along together, based upon what day of the week they meet (that way, each group has a week’s worth of reading in for each meeting, no matter what day of the week they meet). So, each small group gives out books that have the daily reading and then discussion questions in the back for the group meetings. 

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As it seems our little Superbowl Party was not only fun, but news worthy - two Enterprise Record stories and three on local TV news. 

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This is a compilation of the TV media coverage we received just before the February 4, 2007 Superbowl.

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We as a church cannot exist as we should by only coming together on Sundays. Yes, our corporate worship time is important, but healthy, growing relationships develop in smaller groups. We think it is vitally important that we not just attend church together, but that we live in community with each other. We have many Community Groups that meet at different times of the day and different days of the week. We have all kinds of groups for all kinds of people. Check out our options and get involved!

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The Loop is our weekly newsletter we publish for our weekend worship services. You can download a PDF file of the current newsletter below.

Download a PDF of the current Loop - our weekly printed newsletter.

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Pastor Ron Zimmer Birthday: May 4th. Where I Grew Up: College Station, Texas. Education: Northwest Nazarene University. Favorite Books: More than a Carpenter – Josh McDowell; Dangerous Wonder – Mike Yaconelli; anything by John Grisham Favorite Bands: Lesser Side Sequel Favorite Foods: Sauerkraut. Yummy. I Don’t Like: Whiners. Bad Coffee. Hobbies: Anything my kids will do with me. Favorite Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1 Favorite Quote: “Badges? We don’t need no stinking badges!” Biblical Role Model: Micaiah My Testimony: “I grew up in a loving, Christian home just south of the Bible Belt in a college town. I was 13 years old when I came to an understanding that I needed a relationship with Jesus of my own. So, at a Jr. High camp in New Mexico I made Jesus boss of my life. A year later, I heard God’s call on my life. It wasn’t so much an audible voice as much as a deep movement of my soul – but very real none-the-less. I thought my calling would take me to Africa as a missionary, hacking my way though dense jungles to help some indigenous tribe understand Jesus through the eyes of their own culture. Well, God had something else in mind. After a degree from a small, private university, I spent a decade as a youth worker – mostly in a bedroom community of Seattle. It didn’t take me long to realize that my heart for introducing new cultures to Jesus was something that desperately needed to be done stateside. I moved to Chico, CA in 2002 to be the lead pastor of this church. I have come to understand that Chico is a whacky place with many different cultures and ideas about life. As I meet people here, as well as around the world, I do no seek to change people’s culture, political affiliation, favorite radio station or brand of coffee. I do, though, strive to live my life in such a way as to give people the opportunity to meet Jesus within the context of their own culture. The fact is that Jesus came to earth 2000 years ago to meet people where they were at. He did not come to change the culture, but to bring purpose and wholeness to individuals who chose to start a relationship with Him. And I want to be a part of that conversation in Chico.”

Kimie Fail Birthday: June 8th Where I Grew Up: San Diego, California & Kent, Washington Education: BA in Sillynessics and my Doctorate in Smartypantsology from the School of Hard Knocks Favorite Books: Anything by Dallas Willard or Richard Foster, and most science fiction, and not-skanky romance. I guess I’m not too picky, I just like reading. Favorite Bands: I like all sorts of music. My favorites tend to lean toward almost any classic rock or jazz/funk. The best live band I’ve ever seen is Mutemath. Oh, man. Favorite Foods: A Starbucks toffee nut cream frappuccino blended cream will make me your best friend. I’m not joking. I Don’t Like: Chocolate and people who are fake. Hobbies: Music, snowboarding, reading, sudoku, enjoying life, being ridiculously ridiculous. Favorite Scripture: 1 Cor. 1:26-30 Favorite Quote: “A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word ‘darkness’ on the walls of his cell.” Biblical Role Model: Ruth My Testimony: I’ve been in church since day one. I started getting deeply involved in the church when I was in Jr. High, but never truly gave my life to Jesus. Always putting up a front of Christianity – faking it – was easy for me, since I grew up in a Christian home. In early high school, I completely gave my life over to the Lord and realized that He was pulling me into ministry. I was in Ron’s youth group at the time, and loved to sing, but hated the thought of getting on stage. I knew that God was calling me to music leadership, and so as much as I hated it, I would volunteer my time in any music area available. Different doors opened in different church positions, and God gave me opportunities to develop my musical skills as well as my sensitivity to His Spirit and His calling. The adventure up to this point has led me to Chico, and I can’t wait to see what God will be throwing my way!

Pastor Burley Phillips Birthday:July 16th. Where I Grew Up: Scobey, Montana. Education: Point Loma Nazarene University. Favorite Books: Most Biographies Favorite Bands: Anything Kevin Looker likes Favorite Foods: Everything except onions and tomatoes I Don’t Like: Shopping Hobbies: All Sports Favorite Scripture: Romans 8:1 “For there is now no condemnation Christ Jesus our Lord.” Favorite Quote: “Never, Never, Never, Ever Give Up” Biblical Role Model: John the Baptist My Testimony: Ask me and I will be glad to share it…

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The motivation of what we do is firmly rooted in what we believe. So, in order to understand everything else, we thought we should tell you what we believe about our God and our relationship to Him. We really do believe this stuff!

A Triune God
This means that God has revealed Himself to us in three ways: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

One Holy Faith
As a ministry of the Church of the Nazarene, we believe many Christian denominations and non-denominational churches serve the one true God. We count ourselves among them.

The Holy Scriptures
We believe that the scriptures are inspired by God, written by men and inerrantly reveal God’s will in everything necessary for salvation. Furthermore, the bible cannot speak through silence. Therefore, anything we teach must come directly from scripture.

All Have Sinned
We are all born into sin. Jesus is the only person who ever lived without sin. Sin can be defined in several ways, but is best described as the condition of a person’s relationship to God. A sin relationship is where we as humans stray from God’s known and revealed purpose: to bring honor and glory to Him! When we stray we serve Satan’s purpose, which is to take away honor and glory from God. The Bible clearly states that we earn death (total separation from God’s Spirit) with our sin, that is, an eternal hell.

Plan for Salvation
We believe from the beginning, God had a plan to save us from our own sin. When the time was right, God sent His Son, Jesus, into this world. His purpose was to live among us for a time, lead by example and die on a cross. He rose from the dead three days later. By this defeat of death, He can offer us eternal life and citizenship in the kingdom of Heaven through the forgiveness of our sins. He offers this as a free gift of a new life for those who own up to their sin, acknowledge Him as Savior and ask for forgiveness. This gift is given by grace through faith because eternity in heaven could never be earned or deserved in any way.

It is also possible to know that you have been saved by your faith because the Spirit of God will testify it in many ways. God wants to give you this assurance through the spiritual growth you will witness in your own life and the presence of God in the form of His Spirit.

Free Will
God made mankind for relationship. God did not build us merely to serve Him, but in such a way that we would have the choice to choose Him as companion and Lord. God does not make us what we are or choose for us where we will spend eternity. Our choices do.

Holy Living
The Church of the Nazarene believes that it is part of God’s plan that we fulfill scripture by living lives that are “holy and pleasing to God.” As we do our part to separate ourselves from the things of this world that cause us to sin, God does His part by healing our spirit by a “circumcision of the heart” that takes away our innate drive to sin. This does not take away our capacity to sin, but it does heal the inward struggle against sin. We will all, however, deal with temptation. 

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We are easy to find! For the locals, our building is on the north side of East Ave between Floral and Ceres - big rock building with the water drop on the street sign. Can’t miss it. 

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Church can be scary, intimidating, and uncomfortable for a lot of people. The formality, being pointed out as a guest...oh, and the offering plate...it’s enough to make the strongest of stomachs a little queasy.

East Ave Community Church is different and we want you to know exactly what to expect before you get there. We are deeply committed to creating an environment where everyone is comfortable and feels welcome. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare for your first East Ave Community experience.

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Children are one of our favorite subjects at East Ave Community, and we are confident you will have a great experience in our fantastic children’s department. If anything is ever less than perfect, we want to know immediately. You may ask for Beth Evans, our children’s director or email her with any concerns or suggestions by clicking her name. We genuinely want you to have a 5-star experience in our children’s department, and we will do whatever it takes to exceed your expectations. If you have questions prior to your visit, you may call us at 530.342.1806.

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