Brad Murphy, Author at Eagle LifeChurch

Faith and Reason – Responding to COVID-19

March 14, 2020 by Brad Murphy

There are various opinions and mixed feelings about how to respond in times like these. The best thing we can do is pray.

Do we totally act in Faith and disregard Reason? Do we act Reasonably and neglect Faith? We hope to act according to both. We have faith that God will protect us, but we act reasonably in a time of great uncertainty.

At the moment, Eagle is a low risk community for the spread of COVID-19 because there is only one case in the Treasure Valley, and it was from a person who came to Boise with the virus. It hasn’t been knowingly spread from one person to another here. The states around us are at much higher risk.

Therefore, we will continue meeting

We will record video of the service, and make it available sometime before the day is over tomorrow. By next Sunday, March 22 we hope to have live stream available on Facebook and YouTube.

If you are at high-risk for contraction of COVID-19, we recommend you stay home. If you have a fever, sore throat, or respiratory illness, we ask you to stay home.

Modify your behaviors at Church:

SMILE to greet each other. AVOID handshakes.
Make SPACE around yourself in the seats.
CHECK your kids in by text message, text CHECKIN to (208) 352-6002.
Don’t TOUCH high touch surfaces.
WASH your hands with soap.
We will NOT pass the offering bags. Please give online, or put it in the drop-box.
We will NOT distribute bulletins. Download the YouVersion Bible App, and LIKE us on Facebook.
We will NOT serve communion corporately for now. Remember the Lord’s Supper at home for now.
Those in high-risk populations, including adults over the age of 60 years and people with underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes should not attend public gatherings.
STAY connected with other church people. Text the word ME to (208) 352-6002 for a searchable Church Directory.

Idaho Department of Health Recommends:

IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS ISSUE GUIDANCE FOR MASS GATHERINGS AND PUBLIC EVENTS

Current instructions from the Idaho Department of Health are “Recommendations” not orders. Some states have “ordered” large gatherings of 250+ cancelled. Should the state demand that we stop having large gatherings we will hold smaller meetings, and continue ministering online. We average 80 on Sunday.

What to do for now:

SHARE the hope you have in Jesus and the assurance He has given you.
Join a LifeGroup in-case large gatherings are banned.
LIKE our page on Facebook for live and recorded videos, conversations, and messages of encouragement.
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for videos and updates.
GIVE online. Text GIVE to (208) 352-6002.
PRAY for healing, wisdom, and miracles from heaven! PRAY for government leaders to have Holy discernment. PRAY for peace in the media and community. PRAY for the good news of Jesus to spread to those who are lost and hopeless.

YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBE

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

2019 Annual Report

February 25, 2020 by Brad Murphy

Check out this interactive Annual Report for the Annual Meeting on March 1, 2020 directly after Sunday’s Shared Lunch.

Interactive Online Report

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DETAILED 2019 FINANCIAL REPORTS

Download a 2019 Income & Expense Report here.
Download a 2019 Year End Balance Sheet here.
Download a 2019 Year End Cash Flow Report here.

You can also visit the Imagine 2020 to learn more about what has been recently accomplished and what is in the works for 2020 and beyond.

Communication Volunteer Training

April 16, 2019 by Brad Murphy

Six Keys to Communication at Eagle LifeChurch

If you are interested in being a Volunteer at Eagle LifeChurch this page is a helpful resource on six important areas of communication. I have included a couple of EXERCISES for each topic to help you put into practice what you have learned

All Church Volunteer Training, April 7, 2019.

This information was presented as the outline for an all church Volunteer Training Lunch On April 7, 2019!

Almost 40 volunteers attended the event, enjoyed a catered lunch from Panda Express, and learned about six important areas of communication at Eagle LifeChurch.

I hope these six-keys of communication helps you have a great experience at Eagle LifeChurch.

communication options — Communication helps the ministry of Eagle LifeChurch thrive

1. Communicate the Vision:

EXERCISE #1 | Pray for God to accomplish three of the Vision Items on the website, https://eaglelifechurch.org/about/imagine2020/
EXERCISE #2 | Bookmark www.EagleLifeChurch.org on your phone.

2. Communicate with Your Leader:

EXERCISE #1 | Install the “Planning Center SERVICES” app on your phone. Available for Android, Apple, and Kindle.
EXERCISE #2 | Register BLOCK OUT dates for a coming vacation at http://planning.center or in the app.

3. Communicate with Each Other:

EXERCISE #1 | Bookmark the church directory on your computer or phone, https://churchteams.com/m/Login.asp?oID=11895&page=DirectoryListingReport.asp
EXERCISE #2 | Use the online directory to EMAIL or CALL someone you haven’t seen at church in a few weeks. Use the Password provided by the office, or text the word ME to 208-352-6002.

4. Communicate with the Office:

EXERCISE #1 | Save the phone number 208-352-6002 in your phone as the “Eagle LifeChurch Texting” number.
EXERCISE #2 | Text the word GIVE to 208-352-6002, and set up your online giving using a “BANK ACCOUNT.”

5. Communicate with Social Media:

EXERCISE #1 | Follow @EagleLifeChurch on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Comment on a recent post or picture.
EXERCISE #2 | Join the elc.prayer group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/elc.prayer/

6. Communicate with God:

EXERCISE #1 | Set a reminder or alarm on your phone to pray for our Eagle LifeChurch every week.
EXERCISE #2 | Pray for three people you know that need to start a new relationship with Jesus.

Communication is an important part of what ministry and community is all about. Our Vision of helping people experience Jesus in a life-changing way will flourish in an environment of healthy communication.

Youth Fine Arts March 22-23

March 21, 2019 by Brad Murphy

We are excited to provide students with an opportunity to DISCOVER, DEVELOP, and DEPLOY their gifts and talents in ministry. One of our core values at Eagle LifeChurch is “Gifted to Worship.” We want your teen to experience worship in a way that is personal and in alignment with their gifts from God.

If all you want to do is WATCH, you can come to BBC to see the live performances, art exhibit, and experience Fine Arts.

2019 SCHEDULE:

Friday: March 22

Saturday: March 23

FULL SCHEDULE

Fine Arts ministry has two expressions.

The first, is the ongoing ministry of our Youth Group and Church. We will ask the students who participate in Fine Arts use these gifts in ministry during our regular services, outreaches, and other activities. The second expression is the Fine Arts Festival. This is a competitive event that begins locally and ends nationally. At the Fine Arts Festival students will present their art to a panel of adjudicators who will evaluate their ministry presentation. They will receive a written critique and score. You will find the competition guidelines, list of categories and other helpful information linked here.

We encourage all Fine Arts participants to be active in both expressions of ministry. There is a high standard for students who want to be involved, so a commitment is required before a student participates.

From Idaho to Orlando

The local Festival is March 22-23, at Boise Bible College. We plan to participate in the National Festival, Youth Conference, and General Council in Orlando, Florida the first week of August 2019. This means that there will be considerable responsibilities for finances and commitment. If you want to donate text the amount($) and ORLANDO to 208-352-6002 (example: 100 ORLANDO).

DONATE to FineArts

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