Hello friend,
Last Monday I took care of a 25-year-old injury from my K-9 days by having total shoulder replacement. While I’m in pain now, I trust that God will heal me up so I can keep going with the calling He’s given me. To that end, I want to thank everyone who’s been praying for my recovery. Your prayers are already being felt in real ways! Thank you for your faithfulness!
As summer draws down and fall quickly approaches, I want to remind you of some really wonderful opportunities we have for outreach into our communities.
Friday, September 11 @ 7pm we’re hosting Christian comedian Jeff Allen. Jeff has a way of connecting humor to truth in hysterical ways. He also has a really powerful testimony of how he went from being an atheist, to a born-again believer. This night will be the perfect time to invite the atheist or agnostic in your life out to laugh, think, and reconsider their beliefs about God and salvation. Don’t wait until after the event and say “I wish I had brought so-and-so tonight. This could have been the moment they made a U-turn in their life!” Copy the video-link, paste it into an email, and use it to invite that person to join you. It could change their eternity!
Saturday September 5 @ 11:30 the guys are hosting a Men’s Tailgate Party for the Boise game against Oregon State. Bring a chair and something to share!
Men’s and Women’s Bible studies are about to begin. Go online or stop by the tables in the lobby this Sunday for more info.
Sunday Baptisms September 13, 9am or 11am. Register online by Wednesday, September 2.
Financial Peace University begins Sunday Morning, September 13 @ 9am. Come learn Dave Ramsey’s wisdom of how to use money God’s way, how to create a budget, and how to get – and stay – out of debt. Register Online ASAP.
Knit Together – No on Prop 1 Night is Friday September 18 @7pm. Join us as we hear the hidden agenda behind this dangerous proposition on November’s ballot. Speaker, Song Writer and award-winning singer - Mary James - will give her survival story and lead us in music. Caleb Pirc, General Counsel for Idaho Family Policy Center will join us.
May The Lord bless you and keep you until we meet again.
Thanks for staying InTouch.
Pastor Ben
Greetings friend,
Debbie and I are enjoying some much-needed R&R together. Thank you to Pastor John Collins for bringing the message last Sunday. I hope you keep the notes close at hand, especially the FACE acronym! This coming Sunday retired pastor – Mike Ruyle will be filling in and I’m looking forward to his message titled “SURPRISED” from Isaiah 55. I hope you’ll come and be encouraged!
I’m very excited to announce a very special evening of laughter, testimony, and fun as we bring out Christian Comedian Jeff Allen. Jeff joins us Friday night, September 11 at 7pm. Set up a sitter, invite your friends (especially the unsaved or prodigals) in your life, and enjoy this funny man’s clean but hysterical humor. You will laugh, cry, and experience one man’s unique journey to Christ. Let’s try and fill our new sanctuary up with folks who need some joy, and a lot of Jesus! Please share our Facebook and Instagram promotion on your own page so more people will join in this wonderful evening.
Upcoming Events:
Restored Family Sumer Nights is on Friday, August 21 from 3pm-7pm at Eagle Island State Park. Come for all or part of this wonderful time of fellowship, food, and encouragement from Pastor Cole. Come alone or bring your family. Everyone’s welcome!
Treasure Valley Men’s Conference is Saturday, August 29 from 8am-4pm in Caldwell. Sign up at TVMEN.org
The Restored Christmas Choir is currently holding auditions. Sign up out in the lobby this Sunday next to the Connect Center!
Second Chapter Women’s Anniversary Brunch is Thursday, August 13 from 11am-1pm. Join other widows as they celebrate another year together! Sign up online.
Men’s Tailgate Party is Saturday, September 5 @ 11:30am. Cheer on Boise State as they take on powerhouse Oregon State. Enjoy some great food, great fellowship, and great football! Kickoff is at 12:30pm. Bring some food to share! Register online today!
Fall Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies coming soon! More information online!
May the Lord bless your week. Debbie and I are praying for you, our Forever Family!
Thanks for staying InTouch!
Pastor Ben
Greetings friend,
Vacation Bible School is a huge success! Each day, over 120 kiddos heard the Gospel through stories, music, skits, and games, and several of them made a commitment to follow Jesus! All praise to God! Thanks to the many servants, adults and youth, who made this amazing week happen. There is joy now, and rewards for you in heaven!
This Sunday, in Luke 19, we look at 3 of Jesus’ main ministries to mankind: Savior, Rewarder, and King in a message I’ve titled – The Jerusalem Solution. I hope you can be here for this riveting chapter of scripture which includes a tax collector named Zacchaeus, a rich nobleman, and Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the city of peace. Don’t miss this message!
Upcoming Events:
The Global Leadership Summit August 6-7 @ RCC. Come learn to lead where God has you at the world’s premier leadership conference. From future leaders to CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, this high-level conference, with some of the world’s top leaders and innovators, is for you! Sign up ASAP on our website!
Grandparenting Matters class begins this Sunday, July 26 at 9am upstairs in Rm. B. Bill and Amy Geppert, grandparents themselves, will be leading this amazing time together as we learn some of the ways we can lead and minister to our grandkids. Discover how to strengthen relationships with your family and make a lasting spiritual impact on your grandchildren! The cost is $10 for materials. Register online or out in the lobby this online or this Sunday. Only 8 spots left!
Baptism Sunday is coming up August 9 @ the 9am or 11am services. Sign up online or by sending an email to Answers@RCCEagle.Church and include your desire to be baptized along with your contact info. God is working in the lives of so many through the faithful people who share their Time, Talents, and Treasure through acts of service and generosity here at Restored!
Thank you!
And thanks for staying InTouch!
Pastor Ben
Greetings friend,
Vacation Bible School is almost here! 50% more kids have signed up from our community this year so it will be our largest VBS ever. Praise God! We’re looking for a few more adults to oversee the groups (no teaching required) and to just keep a guard out for them. Just imagine, for a moment, dozens of these kids hearing that Jesus loves them and wants them to come to Him, and them responding by giving their hearts and lives to Him!150 children from surrounding communities will hear the story of the Gospel in a clear and age-appropriate presentation led by our own Steve Bender! Please be in prayer. It all begins this coming Monday at 9am!
This Sunday we’ll be in Luke 18. The story of the Rich Young Ruler always grabs me. A young man with so much ahead of him. He had time, talent, and treasure. He was known for his character and belief in God. But one thing was keeping him from salvation…
Upcoming Events:
The Global Leadership Summit August 6-7 @ RCC. Come learn to lead where God has you at the world’s premier leadership conference. From future leaders to CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies, this high-level conference, with some of the world’s top leaders and innovators, is for you! Sign up ASAP on our website!
Grandparenting Matters class begins Sunday, July 26 at 9am upstairs in Rm. B. Bill and Amy Geppert, grandparents themselves, will be leading this amazing time together as we learn some of the ways we can lead and minister to our grandkids. Discover how to strengthen relationships with your family and make a lasting spiritual impact on your grandchildren! The cost is $10 for materials. Register online or out in the lobby this Sunday. Registration is almost full.
Baptism Sunday is coming up on August 9 @ the 9am or 11am services. Register here by August 5th.
Thanks for staying InTouch!
Pastor Ben
Greetings friend,
Celebrate America was a huge success. What an amazing day God gave us to worship and thank Him for our country! Hundreds of vets and first responders attended, and we honored them with a medal and a free lunch. The Restored Choir and Worship Team brought beautiful patriotic music to life. I preached a message called America, the Prodigal Nation using Luke 15 - the story of the Prodigal Son. The Gospel was preached to well over a thousand people in attendance! May God cause many seeds to grow!
Thank you to the hundred+ servants for making this day happen. Thanks to the many car/truck owners who made the car show fantastic! To the food trucks, you all brought amazing food and kept it coming! Many thanks to The Idaho District 5 VFW Honor Guard who posted colors for us!
A Big thanks to the RCC Women’s ministry for serving free apple pie! Yum! And to all who attended, THANK YOU for honoring God, Country, and THOSE WHO SERVE(D) all of us!
Servants Needed for Kidz Quest VBS! Kidz Quest VBS is coming soon, and we need your help. Whether you enjoy working with kids or helping behind the scenes, there’s a place for you. No experience is required, and all training and materials will be provided. VBS runs M-F, July 20–24; serving hours are 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kidz Care is available for our servants (birth thru 3 years old). If you’d like to help kids discover God’s love through this exciting week, sign up here!
Parents: True North VBS: Your Kids Are Invited! Join us July 20–24 for True North VBS, a funfilled week for kids ages 4 through 5th grade! Through exciting activities, games, music, and Bible adventures, kids will discover that Jesus is our True North—the One we can always trust. Best of all, it's completely FREE! We'll wrap up the week with a Family Fun Day featuring food, fellowship, and fun for everyone. Don't miss this incredible adventure of faith, friendship, and discovery! Register today!
Grandparenting Matters class begins Sundays at 9am July 26 – August 30 upstairs in Room B. Grandparenting Matters is a biblically focused, six-session seminar created by the Legacy Coalition. It is designed to help participants embrace their spiritual role, overcome obstacles like distance, and implement the 8 best practices of intentional Christian grandparenting.
Topics Include:
The Amazing Influence of a Grandparent
What the Bible says about Grandparenting
Reaching the Heart of Your Grandchild
Overcoming Barriers of Distance
The 8 Best Practices of Christian Grandparenting
Becoming an Intentional Christian Grandparent
Sign up soon as this class is expected to max out:
Shop Talk Sunday July 12 @ 12:30pm upstairs in Room B. Come here the story of how Restored was planted, meet many of our ministry leaders, and find a place to use your spiritual gifts. This is a great introduction to our church! Light lunch is provided. Register here
Restored Family Summer Nights is back Friday, July 17 from 3pm – 7pm at Eagle Island State Park. Bring your family for some great food, fellowship, and good ol’ fashion fun! Hotdogs are provided. Bring your own drinks.
God is at work through RCC! I pray that you’ll find a way to serve and impact the kingdom of God through a myriad of ministries and opportunities here at our church. Serving keeps a church intimate and meaningful!
I hope to see you Sunday. Happy 4th!
Pastor Ben
Greetings friend,
This coming Sunday is our Celebrate America service at RCC. As a reminder, we only have one service time at 10am. Remember to park at Eagle High School and take the 60-Second Shuttle over to church! We have some very special moments both during and after the service which include the Restored Choir, Patriotic Music, Honor Guard, Flyover, Car-Show, 7 Food Trucks, Apple Pie, a Special Message – America, The Prodigal Nation, and so much more.
Please be in prayer for the lost souls who are coming to this event, that The Spirit will be working even now in their hearts. Additionally, please pray for clear weather. There’s a chance for rain so please be in prayer all week! Thank you in advance!
Coming Events:
Servants Needed for Kidz Quest VBS! Kidz Quest VBS is coming soon, and we need your help! Whether you enjoy working with kids or helping behind the scenes, there’s a place for you. No experience is required, and all training and materials will be provided. VBS runs July 20–24; serving hours are 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kidz Care is available for our servants (birth thru 3 years old). If you’d like to help kids discover God’s love through this exciting week, sign up here!
Parents - True North VBS: Your Kids Are Invited! Join us July 20–24 for True North VBS, a fun-filled week for kids ages 4 through 5th grade! Through exciting activities, games, music, and Bible adventures, kids will discover that Jesus is our True North—the One we can always trust. Best of all, it's completely FREE! We'll wrap up the week with a Family Fun Day featuring food, fellowship, and fun for everyone. Don't miss this incredible adventure of faith, friendship, and discovery! Register today!
Shop Talk Sunday July 12 @ 12:30pm. Come hear the story of how Restored was planted, where we’re going, and how you can use your Spiritual Gifts here at RCC. A light lunch will be provided. Kids are welcome to attend with you. Register online.
The Global Leadership Summit August 6-7. If you’re a parent, teacher, business owner, management, or in ministry, come be inspired to lead in the place God has you. For more info, check out our website.
A Night of Laughter with Jeff Allen Friday, September 11 @ 7pm. Doors open at 6pm. Christian comedian, Jeff Allen, brings his unique and funny perspective on life through his stand-up comedy. You’ll laugh as you see yourself and relationships in the stories he brings. Your heart will be filled as you hear his testimony of salvation. Come exercise your God-given ability to laugh all in the safety of clean comedy! This is the perfect event to invite unsaved family and friends!
I am so excited for this Sunday’s community outreach here at Restored. Thank you for praying! And thank you for staying In-Touch,
Pastor Ben
Greetings friend,
This Sunday we continue on in our study of Luke. We’ve finally reached one of my favorite chapters in all the Bible, chapter 15, which includes the story of the Prodigal Son. Several famous authors from antiquity have called this the greatest writing of human history. It would be hard to argue the statement for in it we hear a familiar story of a rebellious person getting exactly what they deserved, followed by an act of grace and mercy that no one could hope for. Come hear “The Greatest Parable Ever Told.”
Tomorrow afternoon, Friday at 3pm, we are hosting the first of 3 Restored Family Summer Nights at Eagle Island State Park, a short drive from the church. We’ll provide the hotdogs, chips and drinks, you supply yourself! Come alone or with family and/or friends.
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, June 21 we host our dads for Father’s Day! Be sure to bring all the dads you know in your life. We’ll have a special message that day along with a special gift to hand out to all the
Fathers who come in-person.
Sunday, June 28 will be ONE SINGLE SERVICE @ 10am!! Parking will be at the north end of Eagle High School. Take the 60-second shuttle over to RCC and be dropped off right in front of our outdoor stage and seating. We’ll have church outside with many special moments added in! We’ll be joined by the Restored Choir, proclaim God’s faithful provision for our country, celebrate the men and women who’ve served this great land and ensure many of our freedoms – active and retired military vets, police, fire, and paramedics. We’ll have a military flyover with WWII fighter planes, 7 food trucks, apple pie (thank you ladies) and a car show out front along with lots of fellowship at our food grotto. Please Pray for, Invite, and Bring people who need Jesus as this will be a powerful outreach event in our valley! Pick up a hand flier in the lobby this weekend!
May the Lord guide and keep you.
Thanks for staying InTouch,
Pastor Ben
Greetings friend,
This Sunday we are in Luke 11 and Jesus has some advice on how to pray, as well as some stark criticism for false teachers. I hope to see you and worship with you, together!
I want to take a moment to share an important update regarding our team and ministry staff. Someone said that the only constant in life is change and God is about to lead us into a new chapter here at Restored. Nicole, our wonderfully gifted, and ever-faithful Worship Leader-friend has sensed God calling her to step away from our team in order to be more present with her husband, Frank, and their 3 children. We will miss her on the platform but continue to worship together here as they plan on remaining part of the body here at RCC. Nicole has graciously offered to stay on while we discover God’s new provision, and we’ll be sure to celebrate the McSherry’s out when that time comes. God’s been faithful in the past, and He will be faithful to us in the future. To God be the glory!
Ladies, if you’ve registered for the conference this weekend, don’t forget to come and be blessed by our special speaker, Pam Mutz!
The Stanton Baby Bottle Drive is in full swing at RCC! Be sure to bring your bottles back to church as soon as they’re filled. Thank you for participating in this great ministry to save lives!
Bulletproof all-church 7-week Bible study begins Wednesdays June 3 from 7p to 8:30p. This summer’s topic is Heaven, Hell, and Life After Death. Sign up to host or attend a table. Bring a friend or 7. It’s a great way to connect. Kids’ classes for birth through 5th grade. Tables for youth. Sign up online!
Men’s Big Beautiful Breakfast is Saturday, June 6 @ 9am. The cost is $10. Catered by The Black Bear Diner. Sign up online under Men’s Ministry.
This Summer is shaping up to be one of our most impactful in our church’s history. I hope you’ll come and share the experience with others in your life who need Jesus and His encouragement!
Thanks for staying InTouch!
Pastor Ben
Greetings friend,
First a little business. I want to quickly dispel a rumor that’s popped up concerning my safety. Currently, there is no known threat directed at myself or the church and I don’t know how this got started. If you hear it, please help us squash it before it gets any larger. Thank you!
Tomorrow (Thursday) night is The National Day of Prayer down at the Capitol at 6pm. Myself, and other pastors from several churches, will be leading everyone in a focused time of prayer for our nation and its leaders. I hope you can join us!
Moms! This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and I want to remind everyone to invite and/or bring to church all the moms in your life. We have a Gift for all our mothers - a new Book titled "Richer By The Dozen" by a dear friend and passionate mother of 12 - Pam Mutz.
Ladies, Pam will also be here in person the following weekend, and this Sunday is the last Sunday to register in the lobby or online at our website.
-Friday May 15 Pam will hold a Q&A for ALL our mommas, hosted by Restored Mommas.
- And Saturday she’ll speak to ALL women encouraging them to “Embrace Surrender One Yes at a Time”. Bring your Mother’s Day book, or buy one Saturday, to be signed by the Author!
Bulletproof, our all-church 7-week Bible study begins Wednesdays June 3 from 7p to 8:30p. This summer’s topic is Heaven, Hell, and Life After Death. Sign up to host or attend a table. Bring a friend or 7. It’s a great way to connect. Kids’ classes for birth through 5th grade. Tables for youth.
This Summer is shaping up to be one of our most impactful in our church’s history. I hope you’ll come and share the experience with others in your life who need Jesus and His encouragement!
Thanks for staying InTouch!
Pastor Ben