Order Of Worship
Leadership This Morning
Worship Leader: Michael Dean
Worship Team: Robert Hunter, Lisa Roth, Clint Jeffrey, Carol Sherick, Laurel Gardenhire, Hannah Klima, Isaiah Wong, Jeroen Toorman, Nathan Klima, Mary Eiceman, Jordan Klima, Melissa Fisher, Sharon Gwin, and Jane Taylor
Sermon: Jeremiah Krieger
Worship Songs
Death Was Arrested
My God Is Still The Same
Amazing Grace
Come Jesus Come
Children will be dismissed to Digging Deeper before the sermon.
Sermon: Where Hope Begins
Mark 1:1-13
~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: Michael Dean
Worship Team: Robert Hunter, Lisa Roth, Clint Jeffrey, Carol Sherick, Laurel Gardenhire, Hannah Klima, Isaiah Wong, Jeroen Toorman, Nathan Klima, Mary Eiceman, Jordan Klima, Melissa Fisher, Sharon Gwin, and Jane Taylor
Sermon: Jeremiah Krieger
Worship Songs
Death Was Arrested
My God Is Still The Same
Amazing Grace
Come Jesus Come
Children will be dismissed to Digging Deeper before the sermon.
Sermon: Where Hope Begins
Mark 1:1-13
~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
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 will be 15, 22, 29.
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 will be 15, 22, 29.
Coming Soon
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.
Future Events
CEF Fundraising Dinner: October 3, 2026 here at First EFC from 5-7 PM. RSVP at 505-423-4916 or sevesouthern@cefofnm.com
Showers of Grace Reunion: October 10th, 2026. Details coming soon.
Showers of Grace Reunion: October 10th, 2026. 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.