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A PLACE TO BEGIN AGAIN<\/h1>\n

Welcome to Fresh Start Church \u2013 a place to begin again. We are a group of people that has experienced forgiveness of sin and the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ offering a fresh start to those who have given up on life, freedom to those trapped in life-controlling habits, release to those captivated by pleasures of this life, meaning to those trying to make sense of earthly existence, and purpose to all seeking answers to life\u2019s great questions \u2013 Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going?<\/p>\n

We exist to repeatedly place people before the presence of God, realistically demonstrate the Word of God through our lives, and purposely guide them on a journey upward toward God, inward toward others, and outward to the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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OUR PASTORS<\/h1>\n

\"Pastors\"Gryn is a seasoned pastor with 33 years of experience, a gifted teacher and preacher of God\u2019s Word, and sensitive to the leading of the Spirit of God. Pastor Gryn and Tia have been married since 1975 and have 2 grown children, Angel and Clara, and 2 grandchildren, Eli and Eden.<\/p>\n

Pastor Gryn and Tia invite you to visit FreshStart Church and experience first hand the love of God at one of our gatherings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Scriptures\"Scriptures<\/strong>: Knowing and obeying God\u2019s\u00a0Word is fundamental to all true success
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\"LostLost People<\/strong>: Lost people matter to God, he wants them found(Luke 19:10). For more READ<\/div>\n
\"GreatGreat Commission<\/strong>: Completing the Great Commission requires the\u00a0mobilization of every devoted disciple (Matthew 28:19). For more READ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Candles\"Prayer<\/strong>: Prayer is the primary work of\u00a0God people. Pray first. Pray always\u00a0(Philippians 4:6-7). For more READ<\/div>\n
\"TheThe Holy Spirit<\/strong>: Without the\u00a0empowerment of the Holy Spirit we can\u00a0accomplish nothing (1 Corinthians 2:4). For more READ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Stewardship\"Stewardship<\/strong>: Everything we have\u00a0belong to God – we are his stewards\u00a0(1 Chronicles 29:14, 1 Corinthians 4:2). For more READ<\/div>\n
\"God'sGod\u2019s Purpose<\/strong>: Achieving God\u2019s\u00a0purposes means taking faith filled risks\u00a0(Hebrews 11:6). For more READ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Unity\"<\/div>\n

In essential beliefs – we have unity. \u201cThere is one body and one Spirit… There is one Lord Jesus, one living faith… and one God-the Father over all who is above all, through all, and in all.\u201d (Ephesians 4:4-6)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Liberty\"<\/div>\n

In non-essential beliefs – we have liberty. \u201cWelcome with open arms fellow believers who don\u2019t see things the way you do… If there are corrections to be made or manners to be learned, God can handle that without your help…\u201d (Romans 14:1, 4)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Charity\"<\/div>\n

In all our beliefs – we show charity. \u201cIf I have the gift of foretelling the future and hold in my mind not only all human knowledge but the very secrets of God, and if I also have that absolute faith which can move mountains, but have no love, I amount to nothing at all. If I dispose of all that I possess, yes, even if I give my own body to be burned, but have no love, I achieve precisely nothing.\u201d (1 Corinthians 13:2-3)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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AFFILIATIONS<\/h1>\n

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Fresh-Start – a Wesleyan Church<\/h2>\n

Naples, New Church Plant<\/h3>\n

\"FreshFresh-Start is a new church plant in East Naples located in Golden Gate affiliated with the Florida District of The Wesleyan Church and serves under their spiritual authority – www.fscnaples.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Wesleyan Church<\/h2>\n

World Headquarters and Resources<\/h3>\n

\"TheThe Wesleyan Church is a movement of over 5,000 churches in almost 100 countries world-wide. Meet our denominational leaders, find news and information, take part in uplifting devotionals, discover useful resources for your spiritual development – www.wesleyan.org<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Florida District of The Wesleyan Church<\/h2>\n

ARC – Association of Related Churches<\/h3>\n

\"FloridaFlorida District is an association of related churches. News and information about sister Wesleyan churches across the state of Florida and cooperative ministries we share can be found at www.floridawesleyan.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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