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PREPARING TO WORSHIP n Please silence electronic devices as you enter the service. n If you would like more informaon about Eagle Chrisan Church, an informaon packet is available for you at the Welcome Center. If you are here for the first me, our giſt to you is The Case for Christ book, available at the Welcome Center. n Please fill out the Communicaon Card found in this program to indicate your presence and communicate prayer needs or comments. n Do you need to pray with someone? At the end of each service, members of our staff and prayer team are at the front of the stage and are available to pray with you. WELCOME TO EAGLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH We are glad you have joined us today to worship. We want you to know that we have prayerfully planned this me together and that we do “church” on purpose. Our mission is to reach people with the gospel message of Jesus Christ, teach people to become devoted disciples of His, equip people for acts of service, and send them into ministry. As you join us today, we ask that you, also, be intenonal in your worship of God and purposefully focus on your relaonship with Him. In His Service, Dr. Steven A. Crane ABOUT EAGLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH As a Chrisan church we do not claim to be the only Chrisans, or the only church, but we seek simply to be known as Chrisans without a denominaonal label. We do not see ourselves as beer than anyone else, but as a group of Chrisan people dedicated to a personal relaonship with Jesus Christ. We seek the unity of all people on the basis of confession and commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord. Our hope is to unite all Chrisans under the authority of Jesus Christ and paern our lives aſter the Word of God. Thank you for joining us for this informal me of worship and Bible study as we grow together in Christ. WE BELIEVE n That Jesus is God’s Son and our Savior. n That the Bible is the inspired Word of God. n In the physical death, burial, and resurrecon of Jesus Christ. n That we are saved by grace through faith and there is nothing one can do to save himself. n In bapsm by immersion for penitent believers. n In the second coming of Christ. Office Hours: M–F, 9 am–5 pm (Door 7) 100 S Short Rd, Eagle ID 83616 208-286-0879 www.eaglechrisanchurch.com LIVING FOR CHRIST IN A MESSY WORLD MARCH 25 & 26, 2017 WEEKEND WORSHIP SERVICES Saturday 7 pm Sunday 9 am | *10:30 am | 5 pm * Includes signing for the hearing impaired TODAY’S SERVICE CELEBRATION OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP Join us as we enter God’s presence and celebrate His goodness. COMMUNION If you have chosen to follow Christ, please join us as we remember Christ’s sacrifice for our sins. Take a stack of cups as the emblems are passed, and parcipate when you are ready. FROM THE WORD A “Look” at the Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 CELEBRATION OF GIVING This poron of the service is for our church family. If you don’t normally aend, please do not feel obligated to parcipate. Please place communicaon cards in the offering trays as they are passed. SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT We invite you to examine your life and make a personal commitment to the Lord. At the closing, elders, staff, and members of our prayer team will be at the front of the stage to pray with you. CONNECTION POINT FOR SMALL GROUPS Small groups help you connect to God and with others. They provide a place to gather with friends, share life, and grow in your relaonship with Jesus. If you are interested in joining a small group, please stop by Connecon Corner in the northeast corner of the lobby. We can get you connected. Or come to Connecon Point on Sundays at 9 am in W30. Contact Kevin Hestead at 286-0879 ext. 30, or kevinh@ eaglechrisanchurch.com.

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Page 1: ABOUT EAGLE CHRISTIAN CHURCHwill resume on April 2 with a new sermon series. For more info, contact Jake at jakew@eaglechristianchurch. com. This group supports widows through fellowship

PREPARING TO WORSHIPn Please silence electronic devices as you enter the service.n If you would like more information about Eagle Christian Church,

an information packet is available for you at the Welcome Center. If you are here for the first time, our gift to you is The Case for Christ book, available at the Welcome Center.

n Please fill out the Communication Card found in this program to indicate your presence and commu ni cate prayer needs or comments.

n Do you need to pray with someone? At the end of each service, members of our staff and prayer team are at the front of the stage and are available to pray with you.

WELCOME TO EAGLE CHRISTIAN CHURCHWe are glad you have joined us today to worship. We want you to know that we have prayerfully planned this time together and that we do “church” on purpose. Our mission is to reach people with the gospel message of Jesus Christ, teach people to become devoted disciples of His, equip people for acts of service, and send them into ministry. As you join us today, we ask that you, also, be intentional in your worship of God and purposefully focus on your relationship with Him.

In His Service, Dr. Steven A. Crane

ABOUT EAGLE CHRISTIAN CHURCHAs a Christian church we do not claim to be the only Christians, or the only church, but we seek simply to be known as Christians without a denominational label. We do not see ourselves as better than anyone else, but as a group of Christian people dedicated to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

We seek the unity of all people on the basis of confession and commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord. Our hope is to unite all Christians under the authority of Jesus Christ and pattern our lives after the Word of God.

Thank you for joining us for this informal time of worship and Bible study as we grow together in Christ.

WE BELIEVEn That Jesus is God’s Son and our Savior.n That the Bible is the inspired Word of God.n In the physical death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.n That we are saved by grace through faith and there is nothing one can do to save himself.n In baptism by immersion for penitent believers.n In the second coming of Christ.

Office Hours: M–F, 9 am–5 pm (Door 7) • 100 S Short Rd, Eagle ID 83616 208-286-0879 • www.eaglechristianchurch.com

LIVING FOR CHRISTIN A MESSY

WORLD

MARCH 25 & 26, 2017

WEEKEND WORSHIP SERVICES

Saturday — 7 pm Sunday — 9 am | *10:30 am | 5 pm* Includes signing for the hearing impaired

TODAY’S SERVICE

CELEBRATION OF PRAISE AND WORSHIPJoin us as we enter God’s presence and celebrate His goodness.

COMMUNIONIf you have chosen to follow Christ, please join us as we remember Christ’s sacrifice for our sins. Take a stack of cups as the emblems are passed, and participate when you are ready.

FROM THE WORDA “Look” at the Lord’s Supper1 Corinthians 11:17–34

CELEBRATION OF GIVINGThis portion of the service is for our church family. If you don’t normally attend, please do not feel obligated to participate. Please place communication cards in the offering trays as they are passed.

SPIRITUAL COMMITMENTWe invite you to examine your life and make a personal commitment to the Lord. At the closing, elders, staff, and members of our prayer team will be at the front of the stage to pray with you.

CONNECTION POINT FOR SMALL GROUPSSmall groups help you connect to God and with others. They provide a place to gather with friends, share life, and grow in your relationship with Jesus. If you are interested in joining a small group, please stop by Connection Corner in the northeast corner of the lobby. We can get you connected. Or come to Connection Point on Sundays at 9 am in W30. Contact Kevin Hestead at 286-0879 ext. 30, or [email protected].

Page 2: ABOUT EAGLE CHRISTIAN CHURCHwill resume on April 2 with a new sermon series. For more info, contact Jake at jakew@eaglechristianchurch. com. This group supports widows through fellowship

WEEKEND CLASSES CONNECT / MAKE A DIFFERENCE CONNECT / MAKE A DIFFERENCE

FAMILY LIFE WEDNESDAYS, 7–8:30 PM

Adult classes are listed in bold

SATURDAY 6–7 PMThrough the Bible in 42 Weeks (Dr. Charles Crane) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W27

SATURDAY 7–8 PM0 through Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check in at east side of Worship CenterSat. Night Alive (Grades 1–5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check in on first floor of Education WingGrades 6–8 and High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mission Mojo / E28

SUNDAY 9–10 AM CHECK IN AT:Nursery (0–17 mos.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SideToddlers (18+ mos.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East Side2s (DOB 9.2.13–9.1.14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SidePreschool (DOB 9.2.12–9.1.13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstairs East SidePre-K (DOB 9.2.11–9.1.12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstairs East Side Kindergarten (Fall 2016) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Education WingGrades 1–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapel LobbyGrades 6–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E28Connection Point (Kevin Hestead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W30Basic Bible Doctrine (Chuck McCoy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W27

SUNDAY 10:30–11:30 AM CHECK IN AT:Nursery (0–17 mos.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SideToddlers (18+ mos.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East Side2s (DOB 9.2.13–9.1.14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SidePreschool (DOB 9.2.12–9.1.13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstairs East SidePre-K (DOB 9.2.11–9.1.12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstairs East Side Kindergarten (Fall 2016) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Education WingGrades 1–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapel LobbyGrades 4–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5Grades 6–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E27Freshmen & Sophomores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E23/24Juniors & Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E23/24Young Adults Class (Stephen Joyner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C21Mere Christianity (Mark & Bobbie Post) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GymSmall Group Leader Training (Kevin Hestead) (starts April 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W30Through the Bible in 42 Weeks (Dr. Charles Crane) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W27

SUNDAY 5–6 PM0–Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W21–5th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W1

THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE 1 Corinthians 11:26—For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (ESV)

CHURCH WORK DAYJoin us on Saturday, April 8, from 9 am to noon and help us get the building and grounds ready for Easter. Contact Bear Hutton at 208-890-9121 for information.

JOSHUA’S MENApril 22: Men’s Leadership Team Meeting, 7:45 am at Bear Hutton’s.April 23: Joshua’s Men meets at 7:15 am in the chapel, with special guest speaker Rob Goff from Fathers in the Field Ministries. Contact Mark Post at 286-0879.

HOME VISIT MINISTRY FOR SHUT-INSIf you know someone who would like a home visit, contact Jim Kirby at 208-830-5077.

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?ECC is blessed with qualified ministerial staff who support our congregation. Each weekday, a staff person is avail-able to answer your questions and direct you to helpful resources. Call the church during office hours and we will be happy to help you.

MS BAPTISM CLASSMiddle school students are invited to participate in a baptism class on April 9 at 9 am in E21. Parents are also invited to attend with their students.

YOUNG ADULTS (18-29)We will not have the Gathering on March 26 due to Spring Break, but will resume on April 2 with a new sermon series. For more info, contact Jake at [email protected].

This group supports widows

through fellowship and encourage-ment. The next get-together is Sunday, April 9, at 12:45 pm at the home of Pat Amyx. Join us for fun, food, and fellowship, and special speaker Carol Stine. For details and directions, contact Pat Amyx at 890-6335, or Glennis Thomas at 514-9296.

VISIT ISRAEL IN 2018 Steve Crane is planning to lead a trip to Israel with an optional extension to Italy in June of 2018. A second bus has been added, so there is still room if you want to sign up! Pick up a bro-chure at the Welcome Center or call the church during the week.

WOMEN’S SPRING TEASave the date! Saturday, April 29, 10 am to noon. This year’s theme is The Hats of our Lives. It’s a great time to introduce your friends to ECC and get to know other women. We will eat, share together, and be uplifted by the morning activities. Tickets will go on sale in early April. Mark it on your calendars now.

SMALL GROUP LEADER SCHEDULEBeginning April 2, small group leaders will meet following this schedule, Sundays at 10:30 am in Room W30:

• First Sunday: Small Group Leaders• Second Sunday: Small Group

Coaches• Third Sunday: Small Group Leader

Recruits• Fourth Sunday: Potential Small

Group Hosts

ECC MARCH MISSIONS: CHINA MISSIONS

March 9–22: Please pray for Paul Ricketts and Mike Rampelberg. Paul and Mike will be teaching at a Christian school, helping in the orphanage ministry, and sharing musically with the churches, as well as sharing at five English corners, and taking gifts from ECC including a guitar for a house church.

March 22–April 3: Terry and Carol Stine as they travel, do a marriage confer-ence, and share the gospel with the Chinese people. Their ministry will be training and equipping in nature. Pray for Carol and Terry and those whom they serve in Jesus’ Name!

Thanks so much for your support through the ministry of Mission Mojo.

— Mark Post for ECC Missions

CHRISTIANITY SUMMIT, APRIL 21 & 22We will present our 101–401 Christianity classes on April 21 and 22 in the Fireside Room. You are encouraged to take part and find out more about the church, your faith, and how to be everything God wants you to be! Note: Child care will be available Friday only. Please call the church if you’d like childcare. Here is the schedule:• Friday: 6 pm—101: The purpose and mission of ECC and basic Christianity,

taught by Steve Crane.• Saturday: 9 am—201: Growing in Christ through spiritual disciplines, taught

by Mark Post. 11:30 am—Lunch provided. 12:30 pm—301: Deepening your walk through service, taught by Bill Krause. 3:15 pm—401: Sharing your faith in evangelism, taught by Randy Bourn.

EASTER WEEKEND EVENTSEaster weekend is April 14–16. Weekend events begin with a Good Friday service at 7 pm. On Saturday, the Egg Hunt is at 6:30 pm, followed

by worship at 7 pm. On Sunday, there will be a burrito breakfast at 7:30 am, and worship services will be at 8, 9:15 and 10:45 am, and 5 pm. (Note: The 8 am service will have childcare for ages 0–3 only.) We hope you will plan to attend, and encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors. We encourage members and regular attenders to come to the Saturday night or 8 am Sunday service.

EGGS FOR EGG HUNT Please help us prepare for the annual Egg Hunt on April 15 by purchasing plastic eggs, filling them with wrapped candy, and bringing them to the Welcome Center by April 11.

NO WEDNESDAY CLASSES THIS WEEK Because of Spring Break, Wednesday evening classes will

not meet on March 29. Classes will resume April 5.Women in the Word will not meet on March 29.