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Building Faith 2021

September 25, 2020 by Brad Murphy

GIVE TO BUILDING FAITH

In March of 2020, our Membership voted unanimously to empower the Deacon Board to proceed with the IMAGINE2020 plan launched in 2018 to refinance our existing mortgage and secure a remodel loan up to $100,000 and add an additional $50,000 cash.

Here is an update on how God is helping us accomplish this amazing objective.

GOALS

The goal of the refinance is to save the church money long term and position us for a brighter financial future

Our goal is to renovate our church building to provide a more welcoming and friendly facility for first-time guests, families, and the fellowship of the church family.

Remodel Master Plan

We plan to fully convert the Fireside Room into a multi-purpose studio for kids, youth, and adult ministries. 

Project – Fireside Studio

We plan to fully convert the Fireside Room into a multi-purpose studio for kids, youth, and adult ministries.

Project – Lobby

We will renovate the hallway at the entry of the building by making an open-concept lobby.

Project – Mother’s Room

We will convert the old office into a new Mother’s Room.

Project – Worship Center (Stage / Media Booth)

We will paint and re-floor the Worship Center. We will renovate the stage and build an enclosed media booth.

Project – Offices

We will relocate the office upstairs where we can have two offices.

Project – Signs

We will replace the sign on the corner of Park & Floating Feather, and put a new sign on the building.

FINANCING

Actual construction costs may make all or some of the goals possible.  We are currently accepting bids. We will see a savings of almost $300,000 with this plan.

We expect to begin construction this Spring and have a goal to be finished in Summer 2021.

Current Mortgage:

  • Loan Amount:
    • Original: $533,000
    • Remaining: $471,320
  • Interest Rate: 7.750%
  • Monthly Payment: $3818.48
  • Terms: 20-yr. (balloon payment April 2031) / 30-yr. amortization (2041)
  • Interest Cost: $330,000+/- between now and maturity
  • Balance Due: $318,000+/- Due April 2031

During August 2020, the Deacon Board reviewed three offers for refinancing and unanimously decided to accept a new 15-year loan that will save the church almost $105,000 in interest, get us out of debt sooner, and infuse $100,000 cash for work on the remodel. It will also allow us to pay off an additional $318,000 over the next 15 years.

We also received counsel from the Southern Idaho Ministry Network Superintendent and area Presbyter, as well as from the mortgage company, AG Financial.

The only downside to the new mortgage is a $767/month increase in the monthly payment.  In faith, we believe God will provide the increase needed to cover this expense because the benefit is so much more.

New Mortgage Offer:

  • Loan Amount: Approx. $589,500
  • Initial Interest Rate: 4.750%
  • Monthly Payment: $4,585+/-
  • Terms: 15-year term / 15-year amortization (2035)
  • Interest Cost: $235,000+/-
  • Balance Due: $0

As part of this process, we received a Brokers Opinion of Value (BOV).  The BOV is used by the lending agencies to access the value of the church property as-is.  The BOV concluded that the church building is worth $1,617,990 ($110/square foot, $110,000 per acre).  This is an increase from $1,197,593 accessed in 2010.  Therefore, our church property has increased in value $420,397 (35%) in 10 years.  This increase will be updated on the fixed assets portion of the balance sheet at the end of this year.

PRAYER

  • Will you continue to pray for us as we expect to close on the loan this week?
  • Will you pray that we will find a competitive and affordable bid for the remodel?
  • Will you pray that God will provide even more financially so that we can go above and beyond in the plans that he has for us?
  • Will you pray that unity will be sustained through the pandemic and the construction process!

GIVE TO BUILDING FAITH NOW

GIVE TO BUILDING FAITH

Filed Under: Vision & Values, Vision & Values, News, Church Business, Blog, Featured

ENTERING A NEW NORMAL: A PERSONAL NOTE

July 30, 2020 by Brad Murphy

It looks like we are entering a new normal.  For months we thought overcoming this virus was going to be a sprint. 

Instead, we now realize we are in the beginning of a marathon.

We made ‘temporary’ plans in April, May, and June.  But as July moves forward we are now making long term plans for ministry with ongoing shutdowns, physical distancing, and other precautions.

Please pray for the staff, pastors, deacons, and elders as we decide on how best to minister, connect, and serve in our community.  We need supernatural wisdom.

We have more questions than answers about how things will go.

  • Who will be attending services in the future?
  • Will we have volunteers to serve in kids and youth?
  • If schools require masks, will masks make kids ministry safe too?
  • How do we organize serving our community through outreach and missions?
  • Will community events even be possible?
  • Is it better to meet in-person with masks or online without them?
  • Will people miss being together and want to meet in-person no matter what?
  • How will our church building continue to serve the needs of our church post COVID? 
  • How will our remodeling plans help?
  • How can we make online ministry powerful, personal, spirit-filled, and community centered? How do we blend online and in-person ministry?
  • AND MANY MORE…

The answer I do have is from the lips of Jesus,

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

Matthew 28:19-20, ESV

He is with us.  We do not need to fear.  He will be with us always.

Jesus also promised that His church would prevail. 

I believe he has prepared us for what is ahead.  He will empower us and lead us to do his work.

In unity we will be able to continue our mission of HELPING PEOPLE EXPERIENCE JESUS IN A LIFE-CHANGING WAY.

Please pray for us.

Filed Under: Church Business, Vision & Values, Prayer, News, Blog

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:

  1. SMILE to greet each other. AVOID handshakes.
  2. Make SPACE around yourself in the seats.
  3. CHECK your kids in by text message, text CHECKIN to (208) 352-6002.
  4. Don’t TOUCH high touch surfaces.
  5. WASH your hands with soap.
  6. We will NOT pass the offering bags.  Please give online, or put it in the drop-box.
  7. We will NOT distribute bulletins.  Download the YouVersion Bible App, and LIKE us on Facebook.
  8. We will NOT serve communion corporately for now.  Remember the Lord’s Supper at home for now.
  9. 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.
  10. 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

Filed Under: News, Church Business, Blog

Communication Volunteer Training

April 16, 2019 by Brad Murphy

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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.

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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.

Filed Under: Blog, Vision & Values, Prayer, News, Leadership Training

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