Order Of Worship
Leadership This Morning
Worship Leader: Michael Dean
Worship Team: Alex Toorman, Peter Fowler, Laurel Gardenhire, Yvonne Graige, Isaiah Wong, Hannah Klima, Jordan Klima, and Lisa Brown
Sermon: John Powell
Worship Songs
Great Things
My God Is Still The Same
Been So Good
God So Loved
Children will be dismissed to Digging Deeper before the sermon.
Sermon: Escaping the Escape Trap
1 Samuel 26 - 30: 8
Please remember to silence your cell phone. Thank you.
Worship Leader: Michael Dean
Worship Team: Alex Toorman, Peter Fowler, Laurel Gardenhire, Yvonne Graige, Isaiah Wong, Hannah Klima, Jordan Klima, and Lisa Brown
Sermon: John Powell
Worship Songs
Great Things
My God Is Still The Same
Been So Good
God So Loved
Children will be dismissed to Digging Deeper before the sermon.
Sermon: Escaping the Escape Trap
1 Samuel 26 - 30: 8
Please remember to silence your cell phone. Thank you.
This Week At First EFC
Elder Meetings: The Elder Meeting is Today. The Elder Team welcomes you to attend meetings to see how they work together for the growth and care of our church. They begin at 1:30 PM here at First EFC.
Dedicating the Lobby: Write a favorite verse on the walls in the lobby!
Dedicating the Lobby: Write a favorite verse on the walls in the lobby!
Coming Soon
Congregational Meeting: There will be a Congregational Meeting after the worship service on August 16, 2026. Light refreshments will be served.
AWANA Club: AWANA returns on Aug 16 at UCC at 5:15-7:30 pm. Allow time to register on your first day at Club.
Park Days: We look forward to seeing you and your little ones on the 20th.
Children’s Ministry Meeting and Training: If you would like to help with the children's ministry, please attend the training on Friday, August 21st from 9 to 11am. We'll review the child check-in system and receive training on the new curriculum from RightNow Kids.
Women’s Potluck Brunch: Aug 22nd at 10-11:30 AM here at EFC.
AWANA Club: AWANA returns on Aug 16 at UCC at 5:15-7:30 pm. Allow time to register on your first day at Club.
Park Days: We look forward to seeing you and your little ones on the 20th.
Children’s Ministry Meeting and Training: If you would like to help with the children's ministry, please attend the training on Friday, August 21st from 9 to 11am. We'll review the child check-in system and receive training on the new curriculum from RightNow Kids.
Women’s Potluck Brunch: Aug 22nd at 10-11:30 AM here at EFC.
Future Events
Missions Emphasis Sunday: On August 30th, our young adults who served on summer mission trips will share their experiences.
Hymn Sing: August 30th after the regular worship service.
Hymn Sing: August 30th after the regular worship service.
Service Opportunities
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.
The Ordinance committee is looking for 1-2 communion servers. Please reach out to Terry Chavez for more information.
Looking for a simple way to serve? We need Snack Providers for the lobby and at the family tables in the sanctuary.
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.
The Ordinance committee is looking for 1-2 communion servers. Please reach out to Terry Chavez for more information.
Looking for a simple way to serve? We need Snack Providers for the lobby and at the family tables in the sanctuary.
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.