Announcements and Dates to Remember

Calendar of Upcoming Events

ONGOING       Diaper Drive for Showers Of Grace Reunion
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

Showers of Grace Reunion

In preparation for their Fall Reunion on October 10, First EFC is collecting diapers for Showers of Grace families fomr now until the Reunion. The sizes most needed currently are 6 and 7. Place donations in the playpen in the foyer. Thank you!
www.showersofgrace.com/reunion/volunteer

Current Sermon Series

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

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

It can be found here.

Hymn Sing and Home-Cooking Potluck

Bring yourself, a list of your favorite hymns, and a dish to pass as we sing some of the old standards and then enjoy some beautiful time of fellowship over home-cooked deliciousness. Hope to see you there!

Men's Ministry Activity

GET READY TO SOAR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 AT SKYFIESTA!
SkyFiesta 2026 brings our community—and aviation fans from afar—together for a bold New Mexico fusion of high-speed air racing, jaw-dropping aerobatics, interactive STEM exhibits, live entertainment and delicious food vendors.
Meet the pilots! Get up-close to aircraft. Experience and learn more about aviation.
See the Next Generation of Air Racing!

See Alan Fisher for more details. 

Equipping Class 

Our "Everyday Revolutionary" Equipping class this Sunday is entitled "Live Quietly: Creation-Fulfilling and Excellence-Pursuing" asking the question "What does it mean for you to live such a 'good life' that other people in your world are drawn to glorify God?" Come at 9 a.m. to join our study based on the books of Daniel and 1 Peter. 

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.

Congregational and Town Hall Meetings

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.

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