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 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 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.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. – Luke 2:11

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 WordGetting Beyond the Begots Matthew 1:1–7

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 kevinh@eaglechristianchurch.com. We can get you connected!

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

DECEMBER 16 & 17, 2017

Weekend Classes Connect / Make a Difference Connect / Make a Difference

Family Life Wednesdays, 7–8:30 pmWednesday Classes will resume January 10

Adult classes are listed in bold

Saturday 5–6 pmThrough the Bible in 42 Weeks (Dr. Charles 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E25Connection Point (Josh Austin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W30Away in a (Ceramic?) Manger (Dr. Derek Voorhees) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 (Stephen Joyner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C21The Deity of Christ (Mark & Bobbie Post) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W28Through the Bible in 42 Weeks (Dr. Charles Crane) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W27

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

Christmas BasketsThe last day we can accept items is Sunday, December 17. You or your small group can bless families in need by providing a Christmas meal or gift card(s). If you donate by check, we will be happy to purchase items. Designate your check to ECC Christmas Meals. For more information, contact Mark Post or Christine Case at 208-286-0879.

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!

Christmas Giving TreeThe last day to bring gifts

is Sunday, December 17. For more informa-tion contact Mark Post or Christine Case at

208-286-0879.

Haiti FundraiserChristmas ornaments from Haiti and Haitian-made jewelry are for sale in the lobby. Proceeds will go to support our projects in Haiti and the work we are partnering with there. Stop by the booth to see what we have. If you have questions, contact Jakob King at jakobk@eaglechristianchurch.com.

Children’s Ministry OpportunitiesThere are many opportunities to serve in our children’s ministry, from nursery through fifth grade. If you’d like more information on how you can make a difference in the life of a child, contact Jakob King at jakobk@eaglechristian-church.com.

Young Adults (18–29)Join us for worship and fellowship at The Gathering Sunday, December 17, at 5 pm at the Surprise Valley campus. For more info and upcoming events, see the “young adult” page on www.eaglechristianchurch.com.

January Is Small Group Signup Month!Starting January 7, you can sign up for an ECC Small Group. New groups are forming. Continuing groups are welcoming new members. Space is limited, so starting January 7, go to www.eaglechristianchurch.com, or visit Connection Corner in the northeast corner of the main lobby.

Joshua’s MenJanuary 27: Men’s Leadership Team Meeting, 7:45 am at the home of Bear Hutton.December 17: Join us for Sleeping Giant, 7:15 am in the Chapel. Chapter 9: Step 1: Strong Vision and Mission.

ECC DECEMBER MISSIONS: Hear the Cry of the World Boise Rescue Mission/City Light. Bring socks and stuffed animals to the designated boxes in the gym until the week before Christmas. Also, these organizations serve over 1,000 meals a day in the Treasure Valley in winter months. Please give to support these local missions. ($2.05 per meal/$20.50 for 10 meals, etc.) Make a plan to have each family member purchase a meal, or give up a cup of coffee for two meals. (Memo—BRM Meals)

Christmas Giving Tree and Holiday Meals. Please donate this month toward meals, and help provide Christmas gifts for those in need.

Idaho Chooses Life. Please pray for David Ripley and ICL and their fight for the sacred value and nature of all human lives, and pro-life legislation in Idaho.

This Week’s Memory Verse Matthew 1:21 — She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. (ESV)

Holiday Portrait EventThe Holidays are the perfect time to schedule that important portrait of your family! Cherished Images is booking appointments for family portrait sessions here at the church for December 23 and 24. For details, visit us at the East Information Center or contact Phil White at 208-331-2288 or philw@cherishedimages.net.

New Wednesday Night ClassContinuing with our Wednesday offerings that will equip us to better understand our faith, this study on the book of Romans will both equip and inspire each one who attends. This class will be offered on Wednesday evening from 7–8 pm starting January 10 and finishing on February 7. Chuck Faber, Academic Dean at Boise Bible College, will both inspire and help us under-stand how God manifests his saving mercy in the cross of Christ. It will be a growing experience.

Haiti Mission NewsCelebrate with our Haiti Mission teams! In large part through the generous and compassionate giving of our ECC church family, we have reached our $92,000 goal to build a home for 24 orphans in Haiti with Wholehearted Homes. We are so grateful to Jesus for our family in Christ. —Mark Post, Haley Hetherington, Jakob and Stacey King

SATURDAY, December 23 6 pm

SUNDAY, December 249 am, 10:30 am, 5:30 pm, and 7 pm

*There will not be any weekend classes, but there will be childcare for ages 0–4 **Signing for hearing impaired will be offered Saturday evening and Sunday morning

Christmas Eve Services Christianity Classes Coming in JanuaryPlease join us for this series of Christianity classes, 6–8:30 pm each Sunday in the Fireside Room. These classes are designed to help you grow in your relationship with Christ. If you need childcare, please call the office the week before the class. 101 January 7—The purpose and mission of ECC and basic Christianity. 201 January 14—Growing in Christ through spiritual disciplines. 301 January 21—Deepening your walk through service. 401 January 28—Sharing your faith in evangelism.