Order Of Worship
Leadership This Morning
Worship Leader: Michael Dean
Worship Team: Elliot Bergsagel, Judah Schumpelt, Peter Fowler, Susie Jeffrey, Broc DuBois, Josie Wong, Mary Eiceman, Josh Klima, Yvonne Graige, Kristy Meyer, Christy DuBois, Charlene Choo, Melissa Fisher, Mary Trujillo, Alexis Gardenhire, and David Mouttet
Sermon: Jeremiah Krieger
Worship Songs
I Believe
Christ Be Magnified
Christ Our Hope In Life And Death
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
Children will be dismissed to Digging Deeper before the sermon.
Sermon: Hope In The Hard Times
Mark 1:14-20
~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: Elliot Bergsagel, Judah Schumpelt, Peter Fowler, Susie Jeffrey, Broc DuBois, Josie Wong, Mary Eiceman, Josh Klima, Yvonne Graige, Kristy Meyer, Christy DuBois, Charlene Choo, Melissa Fisher, Mary Trujillo, Alexis Gardenhire, and David Mouttet
Sermon: Jeremiah Krieger
Worship Songs
I Believe
Christ Be Magnified
Christ Our Hope In Life And Death
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
Children will be dismissed to Digging Deeper before the sermon.
Sermon: Hope In The Hard Times
Mark 1:14-20
~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
Diaper Drive: All September long, First EFC will be hosting a diaper drive to support the upcoming Showers Of Grace Reunion in October. They need diapers of all sizes, but especially have a need for larger sizes from 4 and up. There will be a Pack and Play in the lobby for you to drop off your diaper donations.
AWANA Club: AWANA is tonight at University Community Church from 5:15-7:30 pm.
IGNITE! Season 3: IGNITE! is back on Tuesdays from 7-8 PM. Join us for a season of prayer. Dates remaining are Sept. 22 and 29.
Baby Shower: Ladies, join us for a baby shower in anticipation of Esme’s baby arriving soon! Happening September 26 at 2 PM at 3877 Santa Alexandra. See Nancy to RSVP.
AWANA Club: AWANA is tonight at University Community Church from 5:15-7:30 pm.
IGNITE! Season 3: IGNITE! is back on Tuesdays from 7-8 PM. Join us for a season of prayer. Dates remaining are Sept. 22 and 29.
Baby Shower: Ladies, join us for a baby shower in anticipation of Esme’s baby arriving soon! Happening September 26 at 2 PM at 3877 Santa Alexandra. See Nancy to RSVP.
Coming Soon
Ladies’s Game Night: All women are invited to a Game Night. Friday, Oct. 2 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Eiceman Home- 2020 Turrentine Dr. Come and bring a game, a snack, and a friend.
Baby Dedication: There will be a dedication for Thaddeus Fowler during the worship service on Oct. 4th
Baby Dedication: There will be a dedication for Thaddeus Fowler during the worship service on Oct. 4th
Future Events
Showers of Grace Reunion: October 10th, 2026. Details coming soon.
Men’s Ministry Activity: October 17th. Details coming soon.
Men’s Ministry Activity: October 17th. Details coming soon.
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.