Order Of Worship
Leadership This Morning
Worship Leader: Michael Dean
Worship Team: Kristy Meyer, John Powell, Carol Sherick, Laurel Gardenhire, Vicki Hunter, Elliot Bergsagel, Terry Chavez, Mary Trujillo, Teri Trujillo, Denise Oliver, Josie Wong, Tom Taylor, Scott Liston, and LaVonda Smith
Sermon: Jeremiah Krieger
Worship Songs
Come Thou Fount Come Thou King
Same God
Great Are You Lord
How Great Is Our God
Children will be dismissed to Digging Deeper before the sermon.
Sermon: Let Jesus Reign
Mark 1:121-34
~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: Kristy Meyer, John Powell, Carol Sherick, Laurel Gardenhire, Vicki Hunter, Elliot Bergsagel, Terry Chavez, Mary Trujillo, Teri Trujillo, Denise Oliver, Josie Wong, Tom Taylor, Scott Liston, and LaVonda Smith
Sermon: Jeremiah Krieger
Worship Songs
Come Thou Fount Come Thou King
Same God
Great Are You Lord
How Great Is Our God
Children will be dismissed to Digging Deeper before the sermon.
Sermon: Let Jesus Reign
Mark 1:121-34
~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 is hosting a diaper drive to support the upcoming Showers Of Grace Reunion. They need diapers of all sizes, but especially have a need for larger sizes from 4 and up. Thank you for partnering with Showers of Grace.
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. This Tuesday is the last meeting of the session. We would love to see you there.
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.
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. This Tuesday is the last meeting of the session. We would love to see you there.
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.
Coming Soon
Baby Dedication: On Oct.4, we will celebrate Thaddeus Fowler’s dedication to the Lord.
Showers of Grace Reunion: October 10th, 2026. Sign up today at the Ministry Table.
Hymns and Home-Cooking Potluck: October 11, we will enjoy a 30 minute hymn sing followed by a delicious potluck luncheon.
Showers of Grace Reunion: October 10th, 2026. Sign up today at the Ministry Table.
Hymns and Home-Cooking Potluck: October 11, we will enjoy a 30 minute hymn sing followed by a delicious potluck luncheon.
Future Events
Men’s Ministry Activity: October 17th. Details coming soon.
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: Nov 8, 2026 Turn your nominations into the Elder Team.
Annual Congregational Meeting: Dec. 6, 2026
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: Nov 8, 2026 Turn your nominations into the Elder Team.
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.