Hear from Our Community

"I love the intimacy of a home church and how, as we gather in small groups, we seek Christ. It produces an intense growth of Christ's love in me."

"While I have been blessed by the traditional church model and many continue to be blessed, I've come to love the home church model for its simplicity and similarity to the early church described in the book of Acts 2:47. By meeting in small groups, believers become participants and servant leaders, rather than spectators, which increases intimacy with the Lord and one another. We are freed from caring for a building and many programs so we have more to give to people in genuine need and to spread the gospel both here and abroad. We'd love for you to visit. The Orchard might be what you've been longing for in fellowship and worship."

"I love all our new Christians who have such enthusiasm. Because we didn't have a Mother church to start us out with people, God opened doors at pickleball, of all places, to meet people He was already wooing to Himself and eventually found a home at The Orchard."

"I love the relationships with fellow Christians possible only in the home church model. The personal study of scriptures and weekly discussion meetings have helped me to better understand and believe in the truths in the Bible. I have grown closer to God since attending The Orchard EFCA."

"I love the intimacy of a smaller group, and being able to be part of the dialogue in our studies as we support and help each other to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."

"The Orchard home church has been a true blessing to me. We study Scripture and learn about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit in an environment of love and acceptance. We discuss and can ask questions about things we don't understand which has been a huge gift. I have often had questions in other church situations and have never asked because I didn't want to appear uninformed. Now, I just want to learn and questions are answered right in the moment - no judgement - just other Christians helping and encouraging me in my journey. We have an intimacy with our church family that is encouraging and a testimony to God's love. We may be small, but we love BIG!"

"Speak to me, Lord for I am listening. I find answers to my everyday life and existence in the Bible and through the relationship I'm building with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The relationship is enhanced by the fellowship I get at the Orchard that I could not find in more formal churches. The messages all come together to bring me peace, joy and what I was taught and longed for most of my life: to Know, Love and Serve my Lord."

"Lauri and I searched a few years for our new place of worship after relocating to Door County. The Orchard home church became our church home. Our growth in Christ has increased exponentially as a result. The intimate fellowship at The Orchard creates an environment of love and peace, as we pursue God's Word. Despite being somewhat aged, we are newborns in Christ. Our journey has been whole heartedly supported by fellow church members through their love, their knowledge of the Bible, and their willingness to share that knowledge. We thank God for bringing The Orchard into our lives so that we may better know and love him."