Order Of Worship
Leadership This Morning
Worship Leader: Michael Dean
Worship Team: Mary Eiceman, John Powell, Josh Klima, Victor Salazar, Eliot Bergsagel, Carol Sherick, Susie Jeffrery, Esme Sanchez, Josie Wong, Lisa Roth, Peter Fowler, Charlene Choo, Nancy Willy, Arnold Willy, Julie Schumpelt, and Kim Dean
Sermon: Jeremiah Krieger
Worship Songs
This Is Amazing Grace
Who He Is
Kyrie Eleison (A Song of Confession)
Jesus Be The Name
Baby Dedication: Thaddeus Fowler
Communion
Children will be dismissed to Digging Deeper before the sermon.
Sermon: How Hope Arrives
Mark 1:35-45
~Please remember to silence your cell phone. Thank you!
~Announcements can be found below, in the Free and Clear newsletter, and at efclascruces.org/announcements
Worship Leader: Michael Dean
Worship Team: Mary Eiceman, John Powell, Josh Klima, Victor Salazar, Eliot Bergsagel, Carol Sherick, Susie Jeffrery, Esme Sanchez, Josie Wong, Lisa Roth, Peter Fowler, Charlene Choo, Nancy Willy, Arnold Willy, Julie Schumpelt, and Kim Dean
Sermon: Jeremiah Krieger
Worship Songs
This Is Amazing Grace
Who He Is
Kyrie Eleison (A Song of Confession)
Jesus Be The Name
Baby Dedication: Thaddeus Fowler
Communion
Children will be dismissed to Digging Deeper before the sermon.
Sermon: How Hope Arrives
Mark 1:35-45
~Please remember to silence your cell phone. Thank you!
~Announcements can be found below, in the Free and Clear newsletter, and at efclascruces.org/announcements
This Week At First EFC
Baby Dedication: Today, we will celebrate Thaddeus Fowler’s dedication to the Lord.
Diaper Drive: First EFC is hosting a diaper drive to support the upcoming Showers Of Grace Reunion. They especially have a need for sizes 6 and 7. Thank you for partnering with Showers of Grace.
AWANA Club: AWANA is tonight at University Community Church from 5:15-7:30 pm.
Showers of Grace Reunion: October 10th, 2026. Sign up today at the Ministry Table.
Diaper Drive: First EFC is hosting a diaper drive to support the upcoming Showers Of Grace Reunion. They especially have a need for sizes 6 and 7. Thank you for partnering with Showers of Grace.
AWANA Club: AWANA is tonight at University Community Church from 5:15-7:30 pm.
Showers of Grace Reunion: October 10th, 2026. Sign up today at the Ministry Table.
Coming Soon
Hymns and Home-Cooking Potluck: October 11, we will enjoy a 30 minute hymn sing followed by a delicious potluck luncheon.
Men’s Ministry Activity: October 17th. Men will be attending SkyFiesta. See Alan Fisher for details.
Men’s Ministry Activity: October 17th. Men will be attending SkyFiesta. See Alan Fisher for details.
Future Events
Congregational Meeting and Town Hall: October 18th after the morning service, we will have a congregational meeting followed by a Town Hall meeting. Snacks will be served.
Elder and Deacon/Deaconess Nominations Due: Turn your nominations for next year’s Elder and Deacon/Deaconesses into the Elder Team by November 8th.
Annual Congregational Meeting: Dec. 6, 2026
Elder and Deacon/Deaconess Nominations Due: Turn your nominations for next year’s Elder and Deacon/Deaconesses into the Elder Team by November 8th.
Annual Congregational Meeting: Dec. 6, 2026
Service Opportunities
- We are creating a team to help with the production of Video Announcements. Tasks would include videoing the speaker, editing videos, choosing background and lighting, etc. Please contact the church office to sign up for this opportunity.
- Do you have an interest in leading the children's ministry or know of someone who would do a great job of it? If so, please contact Derrick Howard at derrick@efclascruces.org.
- Our Worship Team is looking for a drummer. If you are a drummer or know one who is looking for a place to serve, please reach out to Michael Dean.
- Digging Deeper, our church’s children’s ministry during the sermon time, is looking for one or two new teams. This is a wonderful opportunity to invest in the next generation and serve our church family in a meaningful way. If you’re interested and would like more information, please contact Derrick Howard at derrick@efclascruces.org.
- Looking for a simple way to serve? We are looking for snack providers for the lobby and at the family tables in the sanctuary. Contact the church office to sign up.
- We are looking for a few people to donate water bottles. Please reach out to the church office at contact@efclascruces.org to donate.
Communication At First EFC
Prayer Chain: If you have a prayer request, email prayer@efclascruces.org.
Free and Clear Newsletter: If you would like something published in the church newsletter, please email it to contact@efclascruces.org before 9am on Tuesday.
Free and Clear Newsletter: If you would like something published in the church newsletter, please email it to contact@efclascruces.org before 9am on Tuesday.