Appleton Community Evangelical Free Church

04/28/2026

“The Unshakable Gift of Peace"
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."— John 14:27

In this world we're surrounded by anxiety, chaotic circumstances, and fleeting moments of calm. Jesus offers a profound alternative: His peace. This is not the fragile, conditional peace negotiated for the Straight of Hormuz by warring powers nor does it depend on wealth, comfort, or the absence of problems. Instead, Jesus offers His supernatural, internal tranquility. It is a gift purchased by His death on the cross and given freely to those who will trust Him as their Savior. Note that He refers to "my peace" which He promises to give and leaves it for us to receive—the same calm trust he exhibited while facing the cross. Jesus an enduring inner serenity that anchors your soul, regardless of the storms you may face.

When you feel overwhelmed, fearful, or hopeless, remember this promise. You and I are not meant to carry the weight of the world because Jesus has already done so in His death, burial and resurrection. By turning to Him in faith, you can experience a deep, lasting quietness that passes all human understanding, guarding your heart and mind. Do not let your heart be troubled. Receive His gift of peace today—the unshakable peace of Christ.

Pastor Jim Vyleta
Appleton Community E Free Church
2490 West Capitol Drive
Service at 10:00 a.m.

03/27/2026

08/15/2025

Faith, friends, and the outdoors. Don't miss it!

6th–12th graders, our Fall Youth Retreat is coming up and it’s packed with hot chocolate, games, worship, and most importantly time to dive into God’s Word.

Sign up here: https://acefc.churchtrac.com/connect?ei=JWYRFYX or scan the QR code below.

08/13/2025

We are excited to announce that thanks to a sponsor, the next 4 Cubbies registrations will be FREE! 😁 *uniforms and bags purchased separately.

Cubbies is for ages 3 & 4 (preschool and pre-kindergarten) and you do not need to attend ACEFC to participate.

We also have 1 scholarship available for Sparks OR T&T, if you know of someone in need.

As a gentle reminder, our early bird registration discount ends on August 24th (11 days left!). 🐦⏰

🎉Spread the word to your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and anyone else you can think of. Let's fill these 4 free registrations! Head to our website for more information and the registration link: https://acefc.churchtrac.com/card/10

*Once the registrations have been filled, the cost will return to $45 until April 24th and then increase to $50 afterwards. Cost includes book, patches, weekly stickers, crafts, rewards, and clue dues.

Contact Pam if you have any questions - [email protected]

07/30/2025

Awana registration is open! We would love to see both returning and new kids this year. Invite others to join.

05/12/2023

We’re excited to share that our church now has unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources! Register for your free account here: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/applefreechurch

Share this post with your friends and family, as they are welcome to register, too!

02/28/2023

Pastor John from Compass EFC…

04/15/2022

Join us at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 15 for our Good Friday communion service.

Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

03/21/2022

Will the Wicked Prosper Forever? A meditation on Psalm 94

March 2022 Message from Pastor Blake Leave a Comment / By ACEFCOffice Will the Wicked Prosper Forever? A meditation on Psalm 94 This is not the way it is supposed to be! Why does it seem like the world is falling apart? God, You declared it very good in the beginning, but it seems very bad now. Thes...