For over 40 years, Pastors Gary and Jo Ann Porter have been

ministering with the purpose of serving others

and helping them grow to their fullest potential "In Christ".

It is their lives passion that they desire everyone

come to "Discover Your Purpose". As the Pastors, they

use their knowledge of God's Word and their ability to

tell stories just as Jesus did to in order to relate to our

lives today.

Whether preaching or serving the community, they both

long to be proclaimers of the Grace and Hope that

Jesus came to offer. They are truly soul mates, and

together, they have two beautiful children. and

three grandchildren.

Our Church

Encounter Church is non-denominational church proclaiming The Good News of Jesus Christ. We are motivated

to serve others through God's love,in a spirit of faith, for the ultimate purpose of glorifying Him. As a Church we

are committed to helping you grow fully in Christ, filled and led by His Holy Spirit, continually growing in the

grace and knowledge of Him . We are a loving church family where you can find acceptance, fellowship, and

build lasting relationships. You will discover in Pastor Gary's sermons are revelant, challenging, uplifting and

grounded in the Word of God.

We invite you to come and "Discover your Purpose, Fufill Your Destiny"

Sundays @ 10:00 am and 6:00 pm

Midweek Service Wednesday 6:30 pm

Wednesdays Bible Study @ 10 am

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026

ENCOUNTER CHURCH. 6:00 PM

What happens when religious law collides with constitutional liberty?
Remember the Alamo: Don’t Sharia My Texas examines religious freedom, women’s rights, public safety, and the protection of America’s constitutional values through historical context and interviews with voices from the military, law enforcement, journalism, and ministry.
Whether you agree, disagree, or simply want to understand the growing national debate, this is a film you need to watch for yourself. Come informed, ask questions, and decide where you stand.
⚠️ Content Advisory: This film contains intense and graphic imagery and may not be suitable for younger viewers. Parental discretion is advised.

The film’s promotional material presents it as a warning and a call to examine perceived conflicts involving Sharia law and constitutional liberty.

Official film website (https://alamo.lifechristian.tv/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

BICYCLES FOR INDIA

We are in need of some bicicyles for our Tribal pastors to use to visit outlying villages for Evangelism and MInistry followup.

The bikes will cost $130 each. If you feel led to give a bicycle or use any of the giving links to donate, click on the

"Giving at Encounter" at the bottom of this webpage and mark the donation as "Bikes for India". Thank you.

Men's Discipleship Bible Study

See Jimmy Lord for more information

Coffee, water, and treats provided

This Wednesday at 6:30pm in the sanctuary,

we are continuing our series on demonology, deliverance,

and warfare. Please bring a pen or pencil, a notebook

and join us.

Womens Canning Class & Fellowship

$25 for the class.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - apples

10am at the Porter's

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Text Jo Porter @

850-450-3958

RSVP or for questions

$25 for the Class

Porter's Home

1715 Eagle Terrace

Cantonment, FL

@10:30 AM and 8:00 PM Encounter Breakout on CTN.

Join Pastor Gary Porter of Encounter Church for sound biblical teaching to help

Discover your Purpose and Fulfill your Destiny.

All Services

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live and past services on Rumble.

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at www.facebook.com/EncounterChurchLife.

Pastor Gary Porter

speaks on

Pensacola's New Campus

LIFE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

BIBLE COLLEGE

Listen below

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It does not matter to us where you call home, but we want to encourage you to become a part of our family. It is as simple as joining us online each week for our worship services.

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How to Connect

At Encounter Church, our mission is to equip you and your family to be a passionate servants of Jesus.Signing up for one of our ministries is one of the best ways to get involved at Encounter Church.

Whether it’s greeting guests at our campus or working in our media department, we’ll help you find the perfect team so you can start serving where your time and talent allows.

Discover how to live the abundant life Jesus has called you to. It starts with 3 simple steps. Visit our How to Connect page to get connected today.

Events

We encourage you to join us for all of upcoming events. We believe gathering together an listening to inspirational teaching, recieving encouragement, and building intentional relationships to advance your chrisitian walk! Is an important part of our mission.