Important church news and announcements will be posted here. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

2026 EMC Missions Conference
News

Join us for the 2026 EMC Missions Conference. You will be exposed to great teaching and preaching that will encourage and challenge you to be a part of God’s work in the world. You will be informed of all the ways EMC is investing in missions and will be invited to get involved in both local and world missions efforts. Come join us for this wonderful 3-day event!

Friday, October 2

  • 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Missionary Fellowship  – Enjoy international desserts and coffee while connecting with our missionaries and church family (Fellowship Hall). Join the self-guided prayer walk through the church!.

Saturday, October 3

  • 8 am – 12 pm | Community Outreach – Meet at the church for breakfast, devotional, and division into teams before heading out to local outreach projects with our outreach partners: Salvation Army, Hopeline, Albemarle Pregnancy Resource Center & Clinic, Sunshine Girls, or NEHS.
  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Catered Dinner & Conference Presentation – Dinner (please RSVP) at the church provided by the Missions Committee, followed by a time of sharing from visiting missionaries as well as video updates, testimonies, and more. Children will have their own missionary adventure with special crafts and a dedicated lesson.

Sunday, October 4

  • 9 – 9:45 am | Joint Sunday School – Combined Youth & Adult Sunday School in the Chapel hosted by a visiting missionary. Children’s Sunday School held in KidZone Marketplace.
  • 10:15 am | Church service
  • 12 pm – 1:30 pm | All Church BBQ Potluck – The Missions Committee will be providing the meat and drinks. Please bring a side dish and/or a dessert to share.
VBS 2026 – Rainforest Falls
News

Click Here to Register!

Our theme this year is “Rainforest Falls – Exploring the Nature of God.” Kids will step through the mist and plunge into an adventure of discovering the nature of God. They will explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

WHEN:  August 3-6, 2026

TIME:  9 am – noon (plus a closing program on Thursday evening at 5:30 pm )

WHERE:  Evangelical Methodist Church, 820 Old Okisko Rd., Elizabeth City, NC 27909

AGES:  3 (and potty trained) through rising 6th graders

COST:  Free!

Contact Chelsea Wortman for more information.

2026 Revival: Open Our Eyes
News, Sermon Series

Join us for our 2026 spring revival “Open Our Eyes” with Dr. Steve McGuire, May 17-20. This is our annual event where we set time apart as the body of Christ to allow the Holy Spirit to refresh, renew, and revive. Bring your family and friends for this exciting time of seeking God together as the body of Christ!

Most of us live our lives based on what we can see, touch, and measure. But what happens when God peels back the curtain? True revival begins when we stop looking at our problems and start seeing our King. From Isaiah’s breathtaking vision of the throne room to Jesus’ personal invitation to “come and see,” this series is a journey of spiritual awakening. We will pray with the Apostle Paul that the “eyes of our hearts” would be enlightened—moving us past religious routine and into a life-changing sight of God’s hope, His riches, and His incomparable power.

Series Playlist

Elizabeth City EMC Podcast
Elizabeth City EMC Podcast
3-D Vision
Loading
/
  • 3-D Vision

    3-D Vision

    May 17, 2026 • 00:51:19

    Message #1 of the 2026 EMC spring revival sermon series. Series: 2026 Revival: Open Our Eyes Speaker: Dr. Steve McGuire Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

  • What Do You See in Jesus?

    What Do You See in Jesus?

    May 17, 2026 • 00:48:47

    Message #2 of the 2026 EMC spring revival sermon series. Series: 2026 Revival: Open Our Eyes Speaker: Dr. Steve McGuire Scripture: John 1:35-51

  • Jesus at the Height of His Glory

    Jesus at the Height of His Glory

    May 18, 2026 • 00:56:12

    Message #3 of the 2026 EMC spring revival sermon series. Series: 2026 Revival: Open Our Eyes Speaker: Dr. Steve McGuire Scripture: John 12:12-26; 20:24-31

  • Perspective

    Perspective

    May 19, 2026 • 00:50:04

    Message #4 of the 2026 EMC spring revival sermon series. Series: 2026 Revival: Open Our Eyes Speaker: Dr. Steve McGuire Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

  • The Christ Shaped Life

    The Christ Shaped Life

    May 20, 2026 • 00:45:53

    Message #5 of the 2026 EMC spring revival sermon series. Series: 2026 Revival: Open Our Eyes Speaker: Dr. Steve McGuire Scripture: Galatians 4:18-19; 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

About Our Speaker

Dr. Steve McGuire, D.Min., was born and raised in the hills of southeastern Ohio. He has pursued theological studies at Circleville Bible College (now Ohio Christian University), Wesley Biblical Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Dr. McGuire served on the faculty of Circleville Bible College from 1983 to 2006, while also pastoring part-time from 1991 to 2006. He then transitioned into full-time pastoral ministry, serving faithfully from 2006 until 2022. In 2023, he returned to Ohio Christian University, where he now serves as campus chaplain and faculty member.

He and his wife, Rose, have three adult children. In his spare time, Dr. McGuire enjoys tending a large garden and participating in outdoor sports. Having grown up in the hills, he still finds himself drawn to even bigger hills whenever he can get away.

Schedule of Events
Sunday, May 17
9:00 am Joint Sunday school in the chapel with Dr. McGuire
10:15 am Revival worship service in the FYF Worship Center
6:30 pm Evening revival service in the Chapel
Monday, May 18
6:30 pm Evening revival service in the Chapel
Tuesday, May 19
6:30 pm Evening revival & healing service in the chapel
Wednesday, May 20
5:30 pm All-church meal with Jersey Mike’s in the FYF Friendship Suite. $5/person or $15/family max for sub, chips, & tea. RSVP with the Church Office.
6:30 pm Evening revival service in the FYF Worship Center
Navigation