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Eureka The Pentecostal Church
Eureka
CA
95501
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Who we are
What We Believe and Teach
Eureka The Pentecostal Church is a Bible-based church. We’re Bible-based in that we seek to base all of our beliefs and our lifestyle on explicit passages of the Bible or on biblical principles. Based on Scripture, we believe the following . . .
Fundamental Doctrine
The basic and fundamental doctrine of this organization shall be the Bible standard of full salvation, which is repentance, baptism in water by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance.
We shall endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit until we all come into the unity of the faith, all the same time admonishing all brethren that they shall not contend for their different views to the disunity of the body.
About the Bible
The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living. (See II Timothy 3:15-17.)
About God
There is one God, who has revealed Himself as our Father, in His Son Jesus Christ, and as the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man. (See Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16.)
About Sin and Salvation
Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. (See Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9.)
About the Gospel
The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel (II Thessalonians 1:8; I Peter 4:17) by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial), and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (resurrection). (See I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4.)
About Christian Living
As Christians we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly, and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today. (See Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10.)
About the Future
Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. In the end will be the final resurrection and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit eternal life, and the unrighteous eternal death. (See I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15.)
Eureka The Pentecostal Church is a Bible-based church. We’re Bible-based in that we seek to base all of our beliefs and our lifestyle on explicit passages of the Bible or on biblical principles. Based on Scripture, we believe the following . . .
Fundamental Doctrine
The basic and fundamental doctrine of this organization shall be the Bible standard of full salvation, which is repentance, baptism in water by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance.
We shall endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit until we all come into the unity of the faith, all the same time admonishing all brethren that they shall not contend for their different views to the disunity of the body.
About the Bible
The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living. (See II Timothy 3:15-17.)
About God
There is one God, who has revealed Himself as our Father, in His Son Jesus Christ, and as the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man. (See Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16.)
About Sin and Salvation
Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. (See Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9.)
About the Gospel
The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel (II Thessalonians 1:8; I Peter 4:17) by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial), and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (resurrection). (See I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4.)
About Christian Living
As Christians we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly, and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today. (See Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10.)
About the Future
Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. In the end will be the final resurrection and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit eternal life, and the unrighteous eternal death. (See I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15.)
Location of worship / Church Address
Church Pastor
Pastor Jonathan and Sis Stephanie McDonald
Senior Pastor
1060 Hoover St
Eureka,
CA
95501
United States
Phone: 707-445-0331 / 707-443-9447
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Quote of the Day
Proverbs 4:23
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
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United Pentecostal Church International
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Born and raised in Eureka, California, Pastor Jonathan has been an integral part of EUREKA - The Pentecostal Church for many years.
In June of 1994, upon returning from Christian Life College with a Bachelors Degree in Theology, Bro. Jonathan McDonald began to serve as Associate Pastor. In December of 1999, Bro. Jonathan married his wife, Stephanie Wilson of Mississippi, the daughter of Rev. & Mrs. Stephen Wilson, and together as a team, they continued to serve and carry on the work and vision of EUREKA - The Pentecostal Church. For 17 years, he served as Associate Pastor, and then Senior Pastor for the last 5 years. With great love for their community, Pastor McDonald and Sis. Stephanie, along with their children Sydney, Symon, & Jantz, are dedicating their lives to communicating the powerful Gospel of Christ to the city of Eureka and surrounding areas.
In June of 1994, upon returning from Christian Life College with a Bachelors Degree in Theology, Bro. Jonathan McDonald began to serve as Associate Pastor. In December of 1999, Bro. Jonathan married his wife, Stephanie Wilson of Mississippi, the daughter of Rev. & Mrs. Stephen Wilson, and together as a team, they continued to serve and carry on the work and vision of EUREKA - The Pentecostal Church. For 17 years, he served as Associate Pastor, and then Senior Pastor for the last 5 years. With great love for their community, Pastor McDonald and Sis. Stephanie, along with their children Sydney, Symon, & Jantz, are dedicating their lives to communicating the powerful Gospel of Christ to the city of Eureka and surrounding areas.
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Our Services
Sunday School - 10am
Sunday Worship - 11am
Sunday Evening - 6pm
Thursday - 7:30pm
Service Times last updated on the 7th of January, 2019
Sunday School - 10am
Sunday Worship - 11am
Sunday Evening - 6pm
Thursday - 7:30pm
Service Times last updated on the 7th of January, 2019
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Children’s Ministry
Our Children’s Ministry Department is designed to nurture and develop our children of all ages and to help them achieve all that the Lord has planned for their future.
Our Children’s ministry is divided into 4 categories. Nursery, Sunday School, Children’s Church and Children’s Choir. The Children’s Ministry, also includes a weekly Van Ministry, that is available to bring children to church for Sunday morning Sunday School at 10am.
We have an annual Children’s Weekend, as well as various other fun events throughout the year, celebrating our children.
More information about each department can be obtained by contacting our Children’s Ministry Directors, Bro. David & Sis. Vicki Barry at childrensministry@eureka.church
Our Children’s Ministry Department is designed to nurture and develop our children of all ages and to help them achieve all that the Lord has planned for their future.
Our Children’s ministry is divided into 4 categories. Nursery, Sunday School, Children’s Church and Children’s Choir. The Children’s Ministry, also includes a weekly Van Ministry, that is available to bring children to church for Sunday morning Sunday School at 10am.
We have an annual Children’s Weekend, as well as various other fun events throughout the year, celebrating our children.
More information about each department can be obtained by contacting our Children’s Ministry Directors, Bro. David & Sis. Vicki Barry at childrensministry@eureka.church
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Youth
“No-Limits” youth ministry mission is “to equip the youth of today, through empowerment and leadership training, for their ministries tomorrow.” We believe we should train our youth to; worship, connect, grow, serve & go! We are empowering the church of tomorrow by equipping our young people with a mind to work!
Youth ministry, is just as much about what students do, as it is what others do for students. Therefore our youth ministry events and resources, focus to equip our youth to be leaders of students, as well as the students of the ministry themselves. We believe God is calling for more young disciplined followers, to be lifelong productive members of the Body and cause of Christ.
“No-Limits” youth ministry mission is “to equip the youth of today, through empowerment and leadership training, for their ministries tomorrow.” We believe we should train our youth to; worship, connect, grow, serve & go! We are empowering the church of tomorrow by equipping our young people with a mind to work!
Youth ministry, is just as much about what students do, as it is what others do for students. Therefore our youth ministry events and resources, focus to equip our youth to be leaders of students, as well as the students of the ministry themselves. We believe God is calling for more young disciplined followers, to be lifelong productive members of the Body and cause of Christ.
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Eureka The Pentecostal Church History
The Church was originally founded on February 15, 1953, at Labor Temple in Arcata by Rev. Kelsey Parker. Ten people were in attendance. In April 1954, a building was purchased on Elk River Road in Eureka. In 1959, it was sold and the church moved to Marine View Terrace Recreational Hall. In 1961, land was purchased at 487 Gatliff in Eureka. A new church sanctuary was completed in 1962, and in 1968 a Sunday School annex was built. The church was called Full Gospel Tabernacle of Eureka.
On March 1, 1970, Rev. John R. McDonald, along with his wife Marilyn and toddler daughter, came to Eureka for what they thought would be a brief time. Instead, it proved to be a defining moment for them and the city of Eureka, California.
The small congregation consisted of 9 voting members: Sis. Eunice King, Sis. Mickey Ziegenbein, Bro. & Sis. Albert Parker, Sis. Nancy Quinn, Sis. Hazel Strahan, Bro. & Sis. Darrell Green, & Sis. June Beauchamp.
After a very discouraging first year and a half, the new Pastor and little congregation decided to meet together every day for prayer. This small group earnestly sought the Lord for a harvest of souls. During a 14 week revival, they met their first new convert, Doug Bittle. He soon began to bring other friends from college, and the church began to multiply. Soon, 30+ young people were meeting weekly in the Pastor’s home for Bible Study and fellowship. Soon the 30+ member “Gatliff Gang,” as they called themselves, multiplied to 80, and in May of 1981, the church exchanged properties with another church denomination and relocated to 2020 Campton Road in Eureka.
In May of 1983, the church also purchased another property, and a branch work in Fortuna, California was started!
In May of 1988 a new sanctuary was built at 2020 Campton Road in Eureka which would seat 375 people and included offices, classrooms, and a gymnasium. The old sanctuary was converted to the “fellowship hall.”
In June of 1994, Bro. Jonathan McDonald returned from CLC Bible College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology and began assisting his father in the ministry. In December of 1999, Bro. Jonathan married Sis. Stephanie Wilson, daughter of Pastor & Sis. Stephen Wilson of Mississippi. Together, they continued to assist Bro. John McDonald and carry on the work and vision for revival.
In March of 2011, Bro. John McDonald officially retired after 41 years of pastoring, and Bro. Jonathan McDonald was installed as Senior Pastor.
Under the direction of Pastor Jonathan McDonald, the church became known as EUREKA – The Pentecostal Church and continued to grow & flourish. Each service, the small parking lot of only 60+ spaces was filled and cars lined all of the surrounding streets around the church. Many times, extra chairs were brought out to accommodate the large crowds. In 2014, after many years of searching for new property to expand, Pastor Jonathan McDonald made a connection with yet another church in town,and the church once again swapped properties, rather than having to build from the ground up. In November of 2014, Eureka – The Pentecostal Church relocated to 1060 Hoover Street in Eureka, a beautiful property on the bay which seats 850 people and has approximately 200 parking spaces. God’s hand of blessing & provision has been evident upon the church and it’s great leadership team. To God be the Glory for the great things He has done!
On March 1, 1970, Rev. John R. McDonald, along with his wife Marilyn and toddler daughter, came to Eureka for what they thought would be a brief time. Instead, it proved to be a defining moment for them and the city of Eureka, California.
The small congregation consisted of 9 voting members: Sis. Eunice King, Sis. Mickey Ziegenbein, Bro. & Sis. Albert Parker, Sis. Nancy Quinn, Sis. Hazel Strahan, Bro. & Sis. Darrell Green, & Sis. June Beauchamp.
After a very discouraging first year and a half, the new Pastor and little congregation decided to meet together every day for prayer. This small group earnestly sought the Lord for a harvest of souls. During a 14 week revival, they met their first new convert, Doug Bittle. He soon began to bring other friends from college, and the church began to multiply. Soon, 30+ young people were meeting weekly in the Pastor’s home for Bible Study and fellowship. Soon the 30+ member “Gatliff Gang,” as they called themselves, multiplied to 80, and in May of 1981, the church exchanged properties with another church denomination and relocated to 2020 Campton Road in Eureka.
In May of 1983, the church also purchased another property, and a branch work in Fortuna, California was started!
In May of 1988 a new sanctuary was built at 2020 Campton Road in Eureka which would seat 375 people and included offices, classrooms, and a gymnasium. The old sanctuary was converted to the “fellowship hall.”
In June of 1994, Bro. Jonathan McDonald returned from CLC Bible College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology and began assisting his father in the ministry. In December of 1999, Bro. Jonathan married Sis. Stephanie Wilson, daughter of Pastor & Sis. Stephen Wilson of Mississippi. Together, they continued to assist Bro. John McDonald and carry on the work and vision for revival.
In March of 2011, Bro. John McDonald officially retired after 41 years of pastoring, and Bro. Jonathan McDonald was installed as Senior Pastor.
Under the direction of Pastor Jonathan McDonald, the church became known as EUREKA – The Pentecostal Church and continued to grow & flourish. Each service, the small parking lot of only 60+ spaces was filled and cars lined all of the surrounding streets around the church. Many times, extra chairs were brought out to accommodate the large crowds. In 2014, after many years of searching for new property to expand, Pastor Jonathan McDonald made a connection with yet another church in town,and the church once again swapped properties, rather than having to build from the ground up. In November of 2014, Eureka – The Pentecostal Church relocated to 1060 Hoover Street in Eureka, a beautiful property on the bay which seats 850 people and has approximately 200 parking spaces. God’s hand of blessing & provision has been evident upon the church and it’s great leadership team. To God be the Glory for the great things He has done!