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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 That God exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. n In bapsm by immersion for penitent believers. n In the second coming of Christ. 208-286-0879 www.eaglechrisanchurch.com Office Hours: M–F, 9 am–5 pm (Door 7) March 3 & 4, 2018 Weekend Worship Services Saturday 6 pm Sunday 9 am | *10:30 am | 5 pm * Includes signing for the hearing impaired ECC PUBLIC WIFI PASSWORD: clearwave 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 Camels & Needles Luke 18:15–30 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 provide a place to gather with friends, share life, and grow in your relaonship with Jesus. Stop by Connecon Corner in the northeast lobby aſter any weekend service. Or go online at www. eaglechrisanchurch.com. Or contact our Minister of Small Groups Kevin Hestead at 208-286-0879 ext. 30, or [email protected]. We can get you connected!

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Page 1: We Believeeaglechristianchurch.com/sermon_files/2018-03-04/... · 2018. 3. 4. · Camels & Needles Luke 18:15–30 Celebration of Giving This portion of the service is for our church

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 Church

We 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 Church

As 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 That God exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.n In baptism by immersion for penitent believers.n In the second coming of Christ.

208-286-0879 • www.eaglechristianchurch.comOffice Hours: M–F, 9 am–5 pm (Door 7)

March 3 & 4, 2018

Weekend Worship Services

Saturday — 6 pm Sunday — 9 am | *10:30 am | 5 pm* Includes signing for the hearing impaired

ECC PUBLIC WIFI PASSWORD: clearwave

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 WordCamels & Needles Luke 18:15–30

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 provide a place to gather with friends, share life, and grow in your relationship with Jesus. Stop by Connection Corner in the northeast lobby after any weekend service. Or go online at www.eaglechristianchurch.com. Or contact our Minister of Small Groups Kevin Hestead at 208-286-0879 ext. 30, or [email protected]. We can get you connected!

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Weekend Classes

Family Life Wednesdays, 7–8:30 pmAge 0–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level, East SideKindergarten through Grade 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Education WingNext:Gen Middle School (Grades 6–8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChapelNext:Gen High School (Grades 9–12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gym

The Journey of Discipleship (Kevin Hestead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W26Worship Choir Rehearsal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W27Hezekiah (Dr. Ben Williams) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Worship CenterThe Family Project—A Divine Reflection (Mark Post) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W28Time for Moms: Life Giving Table (Annie Eastman) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5

Adult classes are listed in bold

Saturday 5–6 pmSeven Festivals of the Messiah (Tom Kipp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W27The Prophetic Messages of Isaiah, Ezekiel, & Daniel (starts 3.24) (Dr. C. Crane) . . . W27

Saturday 6–7 pmEarly Childhood (Babies–5 yrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check in at east side of Worship CenterElementary (K–5th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check in at Fireside RoomGrades 6–8 and High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mission Mojo / E25

Sunday 9–10 am Check in at:Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SideWalkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SideToddlers (18–24 mos.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SideTwos (2 yrs by 9.1.17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SideThrees (3 yrs by 9.1.17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstairs East SideFours (4 yrs by 9.1.17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstairs East Side Kindergarten–Third Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapel LobbyGrades 4–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fireside RoomGrades 6–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E25Hearing God’s Magnificent Story (Kevin Hestead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W28Romans (Chuck McCoy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W27

Sunday 10:30–11:30 am Check in at:Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SideWalkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SideToddlers (18–24 mos) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SideTwos (2 yrs by 9.1.17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SideThrees (3 yrs by 9.1.17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstairs East SideFours (4 yrs by 9.1.17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstairs East Side Kindergarten–Third Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapel LobbyGrades 4–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fireside RoomGrades 6–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E25Freshmen & Sophomores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E23/24Juniors & Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E23/24Young Adults Class: Hebrews (Stephen Joyner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C21Young Adults Class (Ben & Melissa Williams). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1Hebrews (Mark & Bobbie Post) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W28Seven Festivals of the Messiah (Tom Kipp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W27The Prophetic Messages of Isaiah, Ezekiel, & Daniel (starts 3.25) (Dr. C. Crane) . . . W27

Sunday 5–6 pmBirth–5th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East Side

This Week’s Memory Verse

Luke 18:26-27 — Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?” But he said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” (ESV)

Connect / Make a Difference

Idaho State Prayer BreakfastThe 57th annual Idaho State Prayer Breakfast is Saturday, March 10, 8 am at the Boise Centre with guest speaker Doug Burleigh. Contact Mark Post at [email protected] for tickets and additional information.

Questions about Baptism?If you’d like to learn more about baptism, you are invited to attend the Baptism class the last Sunday of each month at 10:30 am in W30.

The Family Life Conference for married/engaged couples is March 9–11 in Boise. Sign up at the West Information Center. Discount tickets are available through our group. Contact Mike Wiebe for more information at 215-852-5536.

Hilltoppers 55+Hilltoppers’ next potluck is Thursday, March 8, at 11:30 am in the gym. The speaker will be a Master Gardener from the University of Idaho Exten-sion. This is for the first-time gardener to the experienced gardener. Plan to attend!

New Wednesday Night ClassBeginning March 14 at 7 pm in W28 we will be offering a new Wednesday Night Series by Focus on the Family called The Family Project—a Divine Reflection. The series will be facilitated by Mark Post.

New Weekend ClassDr. Charles Crane will teach a class on The Prophetic Messages of Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel beginning March 24 at 5 pm and March 25 at 10:30 am in W27.

Church Work DayHelp us prepare the buildings and grounds for Easter Weekend, 9 am to noon on March 24, weather permit-ting. If you have questions, please call Bear Hutton at 208-890-9121.

Join us for a night of heartfelt worship on Sunday, March 11, at 6:30 pm. Featuring primarily acoustic instru-ments, ECC’s musicians and singers will share songs and stories. Don’t miss this moving and worshipful evening!

Young Adults (18–29)Gather with us at our Young Adult service for worship and fellowship as we start a new sermon series this weekend. We meet at 5 pm on Sunday at the Surprise Valley campus. For more details, see the “Young Adult” page on www.eaglechristianchurch.com or email [email protected].

This group sup-ports widows through

fellowship and encouragement. The next get-together is Sunday, March 11, at 12:45 pm at the home of Pat Hullar. Linda Jackson will speak about Pass-over. For details and directions, contact Pat Hullar at 208-869-2208 or Glennis Thomas at 208-514-9296.

Joshua’s MenMarch 17: Men’s Leadership Team will meet at 8 am in E5.

March 18: Join us for Sleeping Giant, 7:15 am in the Chapel. Principle #4: Strong Spiritual Pathway.

Pastoral Care MinistryIf you or someone you know is having surgery and would like someone there to pray with you/them, please call the church office between 9 am and 5 pm weekdays. In an emergency, please call Jim Kirby at 208-830-5077.

ECC MARCH MISSIONS: Our Timothys Around the WorldOur Global Missions Ministry is intentional about reaching the world to demonstrate and proclaim the love and Gospel of Jesus Christ. These missionaries are directly supported and/or sent by Eagle Christian to impact the world in Jesus’ name. Pray for them—communicate with them—give in support of their ministries. Thanks to ECC for your ongoing support of the Global Mission of Jesus Christ. w Jodi Taylor with Rechurch in Christchurch, New Zealand w Tony Cole in Tubingen, Germany with Christian Missionary Fellowship w Aji and Pretty Varghese in Pampady, Kerala, India w Jason and Kesia Lewis in Thailand w Samuel and Brittany Gill in Pakistan

—Mark Post for Hear the Cry Missions

Connect / Make a Difference

Spring Ahead for Daylight Savings Time!

Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night, March 10—Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 am on Sunday, March 11!

Easter Weekend EventsEaster weekend is March 30–April 1. The weekend begins with a Good Friday service at 7 pm.

On Saturday, there will be worship services at 4 and 6 pm, and an Egg-stravaganza from 5 to 6 pm, with the Egg Hunt at 5:30 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. We hope you plan to attend, and encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors.

Easter Egg Helpers NeededPlease help us prepare for the annual Egg Hunt on March 31 by picking up empty eggs at the Welcome Center, or purchasing plastic eggs, filling them with wrapped candy, and bringing them to the Welcome Center by March 28.