Evangel Community Church

Evangel Community Church Sundays: In-person at 9:30 & 11:00 and on Facebook Live at 9:30 At Evangel we want to be a place of extraordinary kindness, grace, and humility.

When you visit our community, we hope you feel welcomed and accepted among us. You matter to us, and we are thankful for the chance to get to know you better. Our prayer is that you find our church to be a safe and inviting place where you can share your story and move with us toward Jesus, regardless of your background.

06/03/2026

Are you missing chapter 2? Naomi was. Sometimes our logic is perfect, but we're missing the bigger picture! 🤔 Naomi had all the facts right, but she couldn't see what God was doing behind the scenes. Don't let incomplete information lead to wrong conclusions about God's plan for your life! ✨

05/31/2026

SUNDAY WORSHIP
IN-PERSON SERVICES: 9:30 & 11:00AM
FACEBOOK LIVE & YOUTUBE: 9:30AM

THIS WEEK:
Pastor Levi Matteson
Sunburn: The Bitterest Prayer
Ruth 1:6-14

You know how it goes. You're out in the sun -- laughing, living, not thinking about anything except how good the day is. Then you go inside. And the pain hits. You didn't feel it happening. You were having too good a time. But the sun was doing its work the whole time. Some of life's hardest seasons are exactly like that. Things were fine. And then you went inside. And suddenly you couldn't ignore what the heat had already done. This summer we're walking through the book of Ruth -- the story of a woman who got burned by life and had to figure out what to do with the damage. If you've ever been blindsided by something you didn't see coming, this is for you. Because here's the thing about a sunburn: you don't heal it by going back outside. Healing finds you when you finally are covered up.
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Sermon notes and more info at evangelup.org/sunday

If you have any questions about Evangel or need something, please text us at the number below or send us a message on Facebook.

Get in Touch! Text us at 906-254-5444

New to Evangel? Text the word “New”
Regular attender? Text the word “Here”

Share your prayer request or submit info changes, text the word “Prayer”
Want to be part of the prayer squad? Text the word "OnlineSquad"

We thank you for your tithes and offerings!
PushPay: https://pushpay.com/g/evangelbaptist?src=hpp
Or text “ECHGIVE” to 77977

05/28/2026

God is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love - and that truth isn't dependent on what you're going through right now. His character remains constant even when our understanding falls short. đź’•

05/24/2026

SUNDAY WORSHIP
IN-PERSON SERVICES: 9:30 & 11:00AM
FACEBOOK LIVE & YOUTUBE: 9:30AM

THIS WEEK:
Pastor Levi Matteson
Sunburn: Don’t Go Back
Ruth 1:1-5

You know how it goes. You're out in the sun -- laughing, living, not thinking about anything except how good the day is. Then you go inside. And the pain hits. You didn't feel it happening. You were having too good a time. But the sun was doing its work the whole time. Some of life's hardest seasons are exactly like that. Things were fine. And then you went inside. And suddenly you couldn't ignore what the heat had already done. This summer we're walking through the book of Ruth -- the story of a woman who got burned by life and had to figure out what to do with the damage. If you've ever been blindsided by something you didn't see coming, this is for you. Because here's the thing about a sunburn: you don't heal it by going back outside. Healing finds you when you finally are covered up.
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Sermon notes and more info at evangelup.org/sunday

If you have any questions about Evangel or need something, please text us at the number below or send us a message on Facebook.

Get in Touch! Text us at 906-254-5444

New to Evangel? Text the word “New”
Regular attender? Text the word “Here”

Share your prayer request or submit info changes, text the word “Prayer”
Want to be part of the prayer squad? Text the word "OnlineSquad"

We thank you for your tithes and offerings!
PushPay: https://pushpay.com/g/evangelbaptist?src=hpp
Or text “ECHGIVE” to 77977

More than 50 years ago, God planted a student ministry in a small college town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. That minis...
05/22/2026

More than 50 years ago, God planted a student ministry in a small college town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. That ministry grew into Evangel Community Church — and God is still at work today.

Join us as we celebrate 50+ years of God’s faithfulness on Sunday, June 14, 2026!

đź“Ť Evangel Community Church
900 W. Memorial Rd, Houghton, MI
đź•™ One combined worship service at 10 AM
🍽 Fellowship meal to follow

We’ll remember God’s faithfulness through stories, photos, videos, and time together as a church family.

Mark your calendars and RSVP at the link below — we’d love to celebrate with you!

https://forms.gle/WzqNdovcuCK6TrhM9

05/21/2026

💡 Mind-blowing truth: The serpent's lie wasn't 'you'll know good and evil'—it was 'YOU get to decide what's good and evil.' That throne belongs to God alone. Are you trying to play God in your own life?

05/17/2026

SUNDAY WORSHIP
IN-PERSON SERVICES: 9:30 & 11:00AM
FACEBOOK LIVE & YOUTUBE: 9:30AM

THIS WEEK:
Pastor Levi Matteson
Armed: The Sword of the Spirit
Ephesians 6:10-18

Most of us picture evil as obvious—dark, loud, and easy to spot. But Scripture says Satan’s most effective move isn’t always open darkness… it’s counterfeit light. Something that looks close enough to the real thing to fool you: truth that’s almost true, righteousness that’s really self-righteous, compassion that refuses holiness, freedom that becomes bo***ge, spirituality that feels bright but pulls you away from Christ.

That’s why Paul doesn’t tell the church to “try harder.” He says: “Be strong in the Lord… put on the whole armor of God… stand against the schemes of the devil.” (Eph. 6:10–11)

In this series, we’re walking straight through Ephesians 6:10–18 to learn how to:
recognize the enemy’s schemes before they own you
discern the difference between the real thing and a religious counterfeit
stop fighting the wrong battles (and the wrong people)
stand firm with God’s armor: truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer

This isn’t sensational or spooky. It’s sober, biblical, and practical—for anyone who feels worn down, distracted, numb, anxious, tempted, or stuck.

Invite a friend. If they’ve ever said, “Something feels off… and I can’t explain it,” this series will help them see the battle, and find strength to stand.
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Sermon notes and more info at evangelup.org/sunday

If you have any questions about Evangel or need something, please text us at the number below or send us a message on Facebook.

Get in Touch! Text us at 906-254-5444

New to Evangel? Text the word “New”
Regular attender? Text the word “Here”

Share your prayer request or submit info changes, text the word “Prayer”
Want to be part of the prayer squad? Text the word "OnlineSquad"

We thank you for your tithes and offerings!
PushPay: https://pushpay.com/g/evangelbaptist?src=hpp
Or text “ECHGIVE” to 77977

05/10/2026

SUNDAY WORSHIP
IN-PERSON SERVICES: 9:30 & 11:00AM
FACEBOOK LIVE & YOUTUBE: 9:30AM

The Decision That Will Outlast You
I Samuel 1, I Timothy 1, and Mark 10

THIS WEEK:
Pastor Levi Matteson

What if the most significant thing you ever do doesn't happen on a stage, in a boardroom, or online — but inside your home? This Mother's Day, we're looking at three women from Scripture — Hannah, Lois, and Eunice — whose quiet, costly decisions to orient their lives around the next generation echoed through history and into the Bible itself. Whether you're a mother, a father, a grandparent, or simply someone who pours into the lives of children, this message is for you. Because the decision to give yourself to the next generation is the decision that outlasts you.
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Sermon notes and more info at evangelup.org/sunday

If you have any questions about Evangel or need something, please text us at the number below or send us a message on Facebook.

Get in Touch! Text us at 906-254-5444

New to Evangel? Text the word “New”
Regular attender? Text the word “Here”

Share your prayer request or submit info changes, text the word “Prayer”

Want to be part of the prayer squad? Text the word "OnlineSquad"

We thank you for your tithes and offerings!
PushPay: https://pushpay.com/g/evangelbaptist?src=hpp
Or text “ECHGIVE” to 77977

05/03/2026

SUNDAY WORSHIP
IN-PERSON SERVICES: 9:30 & 11:00AM
FACEBOOK LIVE & YOUTUBE: 9:30AM

Armed: Shod with the Gospel of Peace
Ephesians 6:10-18

THIS WEEK:
Pastor Levi Matteson

Most of us picture evil as obvious—dark, loud, and easy to spot. But Scripture says Satan’s most effective move isn’t always open darkness… it’s counterfeit light. Something that looks close enough to the real thing to fool you: truth that’s almost true, righteousness that’s really self-righteous, compassion that refuses holiness, freedom that becomes bo***ge, spirituality that feels bright but pulls you away from Christ.

That’s why Paul doesn’t tell the church to “try harder.” He says: “Be strong in the Lord… put on the whole armor of God… stand against the schemes of the devil.” (Eph. 6:10–11)

In this series, we’re walking straight through Ephesians 6:10–18 to learn how to: recognize the enemy’s schemes before they own you, discern the difference between the real thing and a religious counterfeit, stop fighting the wrong battles (and the wrong people), stand firm with God’s armor: truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer.

This isn’t sensational or spooky. It’s sober, biblical, and practical—for anyone who feels worn down, distracted, numb, anxious, tempted, or stuck.

Invite a friend. If they’ve ever said, “Something feels off… and I can’t explain it,” this series will help them see the battle, and find strength to stand.
---
Sermon notes and more info at evangelup.org/sunday

If you have any questions about Evangel or need something, please text us at the number below or send us a message on Facebook.

Get in Touch! Text us at 906-254-5444

New to Evangel? Text the word “New”
Regular attender? Text the word “Here”

Share your prayer request or submit info changes, text the word “Prayer”

Want to be part of the prayer squad? Text the word "OnlineSquad"

We thank you for your tithes and offerings!
PushPay: https://pushpay.com/g/evangelbaptist?src=hpp
Or text “ECHGIVE” to 77977

Due to some technical issues our Sunday morning livestream will be delayed today! Come back later to worship with us onl...
04/26/2026

Due to some technical issues our Sunday morning livestream will be delayed today! Come back later to worship with us online! Blessings!

Address

900 W. Memorial Road
Houghton, MI
49931

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19064826626

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