Order Of Worship
Leadership This Morning
Worship Leader: Elliot Bergsagel
Worship Team: Robert Hunter, Gary Sanchez, Esme Sanchez, John Powell, Terry Chavez, Carol Sherick, Vicki Hunter, Carolyn Bergsagel, Josie Wong, Mary Trujillo, and Teri Trujillo.
Sermon: Jeremiah Krieger
Worship Songs
Forever
Blessed Be Your Name
King Of Kings
His Mercy Is More
Children will be dismissed to Digging Deeper before the sermon.
Sermon: Behind The Scenes Of God’s Justice
1 Samuel 31
~Please remember to silence your cell phone. Thank you.
~Announcements can be found below, in the Free and Clear, or at efclascruces.org/announcements
Worship Leader: Elliot Bergsagel
Worship Team: Robert Hunter, Gary Sanchez, Esme Sanchez, John Powell, Terry Chavez, Carol Sherick, Vicki Hunter, Carolyn Bergsagel, Josie Wong, Mary Trujillo, and Teri Trujillo.
Sermon: Jeremiah Krieger
Worship Songs
Forever
Blessed Be Your Name
King Of Kings
His Mercy Is More
Children will be dismissed to Digging Deeper before the sermon.
Sermon: Behind The Scenes Of God’s Justice
1 Samuel 31
~Please remember to silence your cell phone. Thank you.
~Announcements can be found below, in the Free and Clear, or at efclascruces.org/announcements
This Week At First EFC
AWANA Club: AWANA is TONIGHT at University Community Church from 5:15-7:30 pm.
Local Ministry Team: There is a meeting on August 25th from 6:30 - 8 PM here at First EFC.
Local Ministry Team: There is a meeting on August 25th from 6:30 - 8 PM here at First EFC.
Coming Soon
Missions Emphasis Sunday: On August 30th, our young adults who served on summer mission trips will share their experiences.
Congregational Meeting: There will be a Congregational Meeting after the worship service on August 30, 2026. Light refreshments will be served. Please plan to stay and participate.
Congregational Meeting: There will be a Congregational Meeting after the worship service on August 30, 2026. Light refreshments will be served. Please plan to stay and participate.
Future Events
IGNITE! Season 3: IGNITE! will return in September. Tuesdays from 7-8 PM. Join us for a season of prayer.
Men’s Breakfast: Sept 12th here at First EFC at 9AM. Men, come and bring a friend!
Ministry Fair: September 13th. Details coming soon.
Women’s Discipleship Groups: Starting in mid-September, sign up today!
Men’s Breakfast: Sept 12th here at First EFC at 9AM. Men, come and bring a friend!
Ministry Fair: September 13th. Details coming soon.
Women’s Discipleship Groups: Starting in mid-September, sign up today!
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 or would like more information, please contact Julie Schumpelt, Director of Digging Deeper.
- 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.
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.