CREEKSIDE CHURCH
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Our History

Our History
The Evangelical Free Church of Merced began in August 1982 as a group of people who gathered in homes for Bible study and prayer. As the group began to grow the decision to become a church was confirmed so as to be used by God effectively in the Merced/Atwater area.The first Service of Worship as the Evangelical Free Church of Merced was held on November 7, 1982.

 Pastors
Bill Smith, who was a church planting missionary of the Western District of the Evangelical Free Church of America, was installed as the Senior Pastor in September 1983. Bill Smith left as our senior pastor in 1995 to become the District Superintendent for the Evangelical Free Church of America. Dave Gish become our Senior Pastor in 1996, and moved to another ministry in 2001.  Steve Muncherian became our Senior Pastor in 2003 and remained until 2020.
 
Mission & Ministry
The EV Free  ministry grew to include Bible studies, AWANA, Junior and Senior High youth groups, adult groups, a Sunday School, choirs, nursery, and  other ministry areas. These areas of  ministry included Vacation Bible School at our church as well as part of city-wide effort in municipal parks.  Church outreach to the community also included back to school bask as well as a trunk and treat. Missions ministry also included supporting short term missionary opportunities for congregational members,  as well as Easter  youth trips to Mexico  and latter Adult Mexico Ministry trips. Since the early 1980’s the church has held Camp Creekside, a “family camp” church wide retreat each fall. 
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Service of Worship begins Sunday 10:00AM


Address:

2876 G Street, Merced CA 95340

Telephone/Fax

(209)384-7028/(209)384-7220

Email

secretary@creeksidemerced.org
  • Home
  • Ministries
    • Life Groups/Bible Studies
    • Children's Ministries >
      • Children's Worship & Nursery
      • AWANA Kids Club >
        • What is AWANA?
        • Membership Information
        • Sign Up
    • Student Ministries >
      • Youth Group
      • Young Adult
    • Resources >
      • Forms And Documents
      • Spiritual Growth
      • How to Find a Good Church
  • Listen
    • Live Stream
    • Miscellaneous
    • Sermon Archives
  • About
    • How Can I Know Jesus?
    • Statement of Faith
    • Our Vision
    • Our Story >
      • Our History
      • Our Story Continues
    • Our Purpose
    • Request More Information
  • Connect
    • Need Prayer?
    • Get Involved
    • FAQs
    • Staff >
      • Pastor Mike Anderson
      • Emily Martinez
      • Jim Haeflinger
  • Give