FOUNDED ON THE WORD OF GOD
Traveling preachers came through the area around Eaton in the early 1890s.
Simultaneously several came to faith in God and could now rejoice together over the treasure they had found. That these new converts had taken salvation seriously was evident in that they became concerned for the salvation of their fellowmen and made every effort for them to hear God’s Word preached”
(taken from “The First Century: A Short History of the “Swedish” Evangelical Free Church).
Early meetings were held in homes and some in the schoolhouse in Eaton and also at the Union Church in Lucerne. The congregation was organized on June 8, 1895 under the name “The Swedish Evangelical Free Church of Eaton, Colorado.”
COMMITTED TO SPREADING THE GOSPEL
Governor B.H. Eaton had promised a parcel of land to the small congregation to build a church and parsonage on. In 1907 the deed to those properties were issued and on September 20, 1908, the building in Eaton was dedicated to God and His Kingdom.
Missions has been at the core of our church from the beginning. We supported our first full time missionary: F.O. Bergstrom beginning in 1900. In 1953 we sent the first of our own members out as full time foreign missionaries. 2 of their children are now second generation full time missionaries.
From 1900 - 1995 our church has record of supporting 57 different missionaries and/or missionary families!
Missions has been at the core of our church from the beginning. We supported our first full time missionary: F.O. Bergstrom beginning in 1900. In 1953 we sent the first of our own members out as full time foreign missionaries. 2 of their children are now second generation full time missionaries.
From 1900 - 1995 our church has record of supporting 57 different missionaries and/or missionary families!
FAITHFUL TO OUR MISSION
With a vision for the future, we bought land west of town and in 1980 our current building was dedicated to the Lord. In 2004 an addition was built with areas designed to serve the people of our community; a full size gymnasium is used for recreation, older adults and youth also have designated space for gathering.
Our mission to love God and Love People continues to be at the forefront of all we do. We are excited about the many opportunities God has placed before us to share the good news of Jesus in our local community and state, as well as across the United States and in multiple countries.
Our mission to love God and Love People continues to be at the forefront of all we do. We are excited about the many opportunities God has placed before us to share the good news of Jesus in our local community and state, as well as across the United States and in multiple countries.