Announcements and Dates to Remember

Calendar of Upcoming Events

SEPT    1-30     Diaper Drive for Showers Of Grace Reunion
SEPT    26         Baby Shower for Esme Sanchez
SEPT    29         IGNITE! Season 3
OCT     02         Ladies' Game Night
OCT     04         Baby Dedication for Thaddeus Fowler
OCT     10         Showers Of Grace Reunion
OCT     11         Hymns and Home-Cooking Potluck
OCT     17         Men's Ministry Activity- details coming soon
OCT     18         Congregational Meeting and Town Hall Meeting
NOV     08         Elder and Deacon/Deaconess Nominations Due
DEC     06          Annual Congregational Meeting

IGNITE! Season 3 in September

Join us as we spend time together in focused prayer all September long on Tuesday evenings from 7-8 PM here at First EFC. This Tuesday is our last meeting for this session. We'd love to see you here! 

Diaper Drive for Showers of Grace

In preparation for their Fall Reunion on October 10, First EFC is collecting diapers for Showers of Grace families during the month of September. Every size is needed but particularly sizes 4, 5, 6, and 7. Place donations in the playpen in the foyer. Thank you!

Ladies' Game Night! Come on over!

Ladies' Game Night! All women are invited to a game night
Friday, October 2, 6:30-8:30pm
at the Eiceman home, 2020 Turrentine Dr.
Come and bring a game, a snack, and a friend!

Looking for the FILL THE FRIDGE list of ideas for Sendero Prep School? 

It can be found here.

Need Prayer? We're Here For You!

One of the simplest and most meaningful ways we can care for one another is through prayer—and we want to make that as clear and accessible as possible.

If you have a prayer request, you can submit it anytime using this link:
https://fefc.breezechms.com/form/08f3cb
CORRECTION: The Showers of Grace Reunion is on October 10th. 

Equipping Class 

We are interrupting our series this week to look into The Fall Festivals: A Roadmap to Redemption.

Current Sermon Series

Join us this Sunday for a new sermon series based off of the book of Mark, titled Hope Is Here. 

Ministry Opportunities

  • Looking for a simple way to serve? We need Snack Providers for the lobby and at the family tables in the sanctuary. Contact the church office for more information or to sign up.
  • 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. Please contact Julie Schumpelt, Director of Digging Deeper.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

     Celebrate Recovery, a 12-Step program based on the Beatitudes about addressing "Hurts, Habits, and Hang-Ups”, meets every Monday night for teaching and testimonies at Temple Baptist on Missouri near Triviz from  6-8 p.m.
There is also the option of every Tuesday at University Community Church on Jordan at University. 6-8 p.m.
To learn more about Celebrate Recovery and/or to sign up, come to a Monday night meeting or call Paul Thomas at 575-914-4365.