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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.
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.
WEEKEND WORSHIP SERVICES
Saturday — 6 pm Sunday — 9 am | *10:30 am | 5 pm* Includes signing for the hearing impaired
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 WORDThe Nunc Dimittis: Simeon’s SongLuke 2:21–40
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 GROUPSConnection Point is the new way to get connected with ECC Small Groups. Join us on Sundays at 9 am in room W28 (beginning January 6). Experience a small group atmosphere. Meet a small group leader. Find a group or help form a new one. Interested in leading a group? Connection Point is the place to start. Contact Kevin Hestead at 208-286-0879, or [email protected].
208-286-0879 • www.eaglechristianchurch.com100 S Short Rd, Eagle ID 83616 • Office Hours: M–F, 9 am–5 pm (Door 7)
December 22 & 23, 2018
WEEKEND CLASSES CONNECT / MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Family Life Wednesdays, 7–8:30 pm
Adult classes are listed in bold
SATURDAY 4:45–6 PMEphesians (Tom Kipp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gym
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 9.1.18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SideThrees (3 yrs by 9.1.18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstairs East SideFours (4 yrs by 9.1.18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstairs East Side Kindergarten–Third Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapel LobbyGrades 4–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fireside RoomGrades 6–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E25Hearing God’s Magnificent Story (Kevin Hestead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W30Apologetics: Ready to Make a Defense (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 9.1.18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East SideThrees (3 yrs by 9.1.18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstairs East SideFours (4 yrs by 9.1.18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstairs East Side Kindergarten–Third Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapel LobbyGrades 4–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fireside RoomGrades 6–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E25Freshmen & Sophomores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E23/24Juniors & Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E23/24College Class: Journey (Alex & Sandy Puatu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1Young Adults Class: Unoffendable (Stephen Joyner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C21The Truth Project (Mark & Bobbie Post) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W28Ephesians (Tom Kipp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W27
SUNDAY 5–6 PMBirth–5th Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Level East Side
FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSIONS!The Holidays are a time for family to get together, and the perfect time to schedule that important portrait of your family! Cherished Images is now booking appointments for family portrait sessions here at the church for December 23 and 24. Visit us at the East Information Center or contact Phil White at 203-331-2288 / [email protected] for more information.
HILLTOPPERSOur next get-together is Thursday, Jan-uary 10, at 11:30 am in the gym. We will play Family Feud Hilltoppers’ Style. Bring soup or a salad for the potluck. Sign up at Connection Corner in the lobby. If you have questions, contact Jim Kirby at 208-286-0879.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?ECC is blessed with qualified ministerial staff who support our congregation. Each weekday, a staff person is available to answer your questions and direct you to helpful resources. Call the church during office hours and we will be happy to help you.
REGULAR WORSHIP
SERVICES WILL BE HELD
ON SUNDAY MORNING,
DECEMBER 23!
9 AND 10:30 AM
NEW CLASS ON EPHESIANSTom Kipp is teaching a 15-week study of the Book of Ephesians entitled A New Creation in Christ. The study will be held on Saturday evenings at 4:45 pm in W27, and Sundays at 10:30 am in W30. You are invited to attend!
MEN’S MINISTRY NEWSJanuary 27: We are studying Authentic Manhood, the 33 Series, which gives men a vision for manhood as modeled by Jesus in his 33 years on earth. Ses-sion 5 is The Four Faces of Manhood #2, 7 am in the Chapel.
WELCOME CENTERThe Welcome Center in the lobby has many resources available to help you in your walk with Jesus. Stop by and see what’s new!
THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE
Luke 2:34–35 — And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” (ESV)
THE TRUTH PROJECT BY FOCUS ON THE FAMILY This class meets in W28 at 10:30 am Sundays. This study Is an excellent starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective and developing a biblical worldview. Videos include Dr. Del Tackett, Ravi Zacharias, Os Guinness, and R.C. Sproul. Mark and Bobbie Post facilitate this class.
WILD GAME POTLUCKSave the date! Friday, January 18, 2019, is our annual Wild Game Pot-luck, with special guest speaker Kami McGann. Tickets are $10 each or $40 for a famly of four or more, and go on sale starting December 29–30.
VISIT ISRAEL AND GERMANY IN 2020Planning is underway for a 12-day trip to Israel and Germany, including tickets to the Passion Play in Oberam-mergau, in June of 2020. If you are interested, please pick up a brochure at the Welcome Center.
ECC HEAR THE CRY MISSIONS FOR DECEMBER:Thank you so much for your donations of clothing for Boise Rescue Mission/City Light and animal beds and food for the Idaho Humane Society (Randy B Funk project 2018). Thanks to all the ECC volunteers who served Boise Rescue Mission in person at their annual holiday meals and in the warehouse. We are also grateful for all the gifts of toys at the Family Christmas event.
These organizations serve over 1,000 meals a day in the Treasure Valley in winter months. ($2.05 per meal/$20.50 for 10 meals, etc.) You can still make a plan to have each family member purchase a meal, or give up a cup of coffee for two meals (write BRM Meals in the memo line).
Thank you for your incredible generosity, ECC Family. The Christmas Giving Tree and Holiday Meals project has helped 46 families, including some from the Paradise Fire. We are so grateful for your compassion for those in need in our community and beyond.
Mark Post, Christine Case, Giving Tree Team, and Randy B Funk for ECC Hear The Cry Missions.
Christmas Eve Service TimesSunday, December 23: 5 pm
Monday, December 24: 2:30 pm | 4 pm
5:30 pm | 7 pm
Childcare for children ages 0–4 years is available at each service.
CONNECT / MAKE A DIFFERENCE
STARTING POINTStarting Point is a new version of our Christianity 101–401 series. Taught by Dr. Steve Crane and other pastoral staff, it will be offered on Sunday mornings starting January 6 at 10:30 am in W28. If you are new to the church or have never attended 101–401, this four-week series is for you. Come learn about who we are, what we believe, and how to get connected at Eagle Christian Church through serving and small groups.
HAITI MISSIONOur Haiti mission team is headed back to Haiti March 24–30. We are excited to be going, and thankful for the funds raised by our Hilltoppers group to support this trip. Any ques-tions, contact Jakob King, [email protected].
BAPTISM CLASSIf you’d like to learn more about bap-tism or membership, please attend the Baptism Class that is held the last Sunday of each month at 10:30 am in the Library. If you have questions, stop at the kiosk in the lobby or contact Jim Kirby at [email protected].
WEDNESDAY CLASSES WILL RESUME JANUARY 9
