Greetings friend,
God is so good and so great that it makes me want to sing! Fortunately, this Friday, March 13 @ 7pm we have a really wonderful time to lift up the name of Jesus together! It’s called Night of Worship featuring our own amazing, and much-beloved, RCC Worship Team! Come hear how the scriptures have influenced the worship music that we offer up to the Lord in song each and every Sunday. Sing old familiar favorites, and leave with a fresh new song you didn’t know beforehand. And, as always, bless the Lord, oh my soul, and lift up His holy name!
This Sunday my message is called: Making it Better - 4 Ways Jesus Heals Hurt. We’ll be in Chapter 5 where we’ll see Jesus transform failure into triumph; we’ll meet a leper in need of a touch from the Great Healer; next, we’ll witness the love of four friends for their paralytic friend; and finally, it’s out with the old, and in with the new. I hope to see you with smiles on our faces, and Bibles in our hands.
Easter Week is almost here! This year it begins with Palm Sunday March 29, moves on to our Good Friday service at 7pm featuring the story of the Lord’s final moments before the cross, and culminates with the crescendo of Easter morning!
Upcoming Events:
Ladies, it’s time to meet some new best-friends! Brunch Bunch is a time for ladies to meet up for a time of fellowship, fun, and food! You can host a home, or just come and check one out. We have brunches available in various host-homes open on March 20, 21, 27, or 28 from 10am to Noon. Register in the lobby this weekend, or online here.
Want to make some new connections with other RCC’ers? Join a Restored Life Group. Life Groups meet weekly in various homes, in various cities, at various times. Some even host kids. For more information you can talk to someone in the lobby or go to our webpage Life Groups.
Do you love to pray? Pray It Up is a vital prayer ministry that meets every Saturday at 8am right here at RCC. Find more info online!
May the Lord richly bless you and give you peace! See you Sunday!
Thanks for staying InTouch!
Pastor Ben
Hello friend,
Pastor Bill and I have returned from The Global Leadership Summit for pastors in Washington DC. What a lineup of speakers! We were so blessed to sit under some great teaching on the topic of leadership God’s way.
This Sunday, we open chapter 3 of Luke with a trial! You will be jurors deciding if there’s evidence to convict Jesus as being the Son of God. Many today say that He was a great teacher but that the Bible never called Jesus God. Come decide for yourself! All Rise!
The State Legislature and Governor have requested that Idaho Christians pray this Sunday for our country and state; that God would calm the violent protests, thwart evil terrorist attacks against our nation, and that the church would stand up and speak out at this pivotal time in our history. Additionally, we’re asked to pray for God’s hand to provide the life-giving snow and water that sustains our homes, lives, and agriculture here in Idaho. We are at dangerously low snow-pack levels. I’m inviting you to include all of these critical needs as you pray this Sunday.
Tomorrow (Saturday) at 9a.m. I want to remind all the men of our Men’s Potluck Breakfast. We have a really great speaker – Chris Smith – who has a testimony of going from prison to pastor after surrendering to and following Jesus. THIS WILL BE A GREAT EVENT TO BRING YOUR UNSAVED FRIEND OF FAMILY MEMBER TO!
Upcoming Events:
Shop Talk - Sunday, March 8 @ 12:30p.m. after services. You’re invited to come hear the story of how God called Pastor Ben and Debbie to plant Restored in Idaho, where He’s working right now, and how you can get involved in the mission of our church! A light lunch will be provided. Please sign up here.
Save The Date - Night of Worship Friday, March 13 from 7p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Share Your Faith Workshop – The 3 Circles – begins Sunday, March 15 @ 9a.m. in Room B, upstairs. Come learn an easy way to share your faith with others. Register online.
May the Lord bless you. And may we bless God for His many blessings to us.
Thanks for staying InTouch,
Pastor Ben
Greetings friend,
We’ve made it through chapter 1 in our Study of Luke – A Doctor’s Look at the Great Physician. This Sunday we begin chapter 2 with the birth of Jesus, followed by glimpses of His childhood years. I love this story!! We get a behind-the-curtain look at the young Child and the young Youth of our Savior. This is a powerful look at the pre-ministry years of Jesus and there’s much to learn about Him!
BTW, the red letters are drawing near, and they’ll arrive soon as we continue in our study! I hope to see you this Sunday.
Upcoming Events:
Men’s Potluck Breakfast – Saturday, February 28 from 9am to 11am. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and come hear our special speaker – Chris Smith – amazing story of God’s grace and mercy that changed his life forever.
Women’s PM Topical Study begins – The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer – begins Thursdays February 26 @ 7pm. Sign up today online.
All-Church Night of Worship Friday, March 13 @ 7pm. Come worship the Lord with many of your favorite songs. Invite your friends and family to join you.
Shop Talk Sunday, March 8 at 12:30pm. This is a great class to get familiar with Restored. Pastor Ben and Debbie will share how our church was planted almost 10 years ago here in Idaho, and how God has blessed us and called us to serve this last decade.
Thanks for staying InTouch!
Pastor Ben
Hello friend,
Last Sunday, we began our new series in the Book of Luke titled – A Doctor’s Look at the Great Physician. This Lord’s Day we will continue in Luke 1:39 to the end of the chapter. I hope you’ll join us in person, if possible, or online if necessary.
Come hear the conclusion of the two birth announcements as we hear Zacharias recover from his stumble, and see Mary magnify her God Who saved her and chose her for the daunting, yet blessed, calling of giving birth to, and raising the savior – God – in the flesh.
Upcoming Events:
Men’s Potluck Breakfast Saturday, February 28 from 9 to 11am. Come hear the inspiring testimony of Chris Smith who went from prisoner to preacher after following Jesus. Bring a dish to share. Bacon is always welcomed! You can register online or in the lobby this Sunday.
The Women’s Topical PM Study begins Thursdays, February 26 @ 7pm. The ladies will be going through the book The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer. Kids Care available. Register online or in the lobby.
Shop Talk Sunday, March 8 @ 12:30pm upstairs in Room B. Join Pastor Ben and Debbie as they share the story of planting Restored Community Church, and where they believe God is leading us to serve in 2026. A light lunch will be provided. Please sign up online.
Grief Share – Hope and healing after the death of a loved one. A new session begins Tuesdays, February 24, 7 – 9pm in Room A upstairs. The book is $25.
May the Lord bless you, richly.
Thanks for staying InTouch!
Pastor Ben
Hi friend,
Debbie and I enjoyed some R&R on the beautiful island of Kauai. God is certainly the Master Creator, and we witnessed, first-hand, His artistry on display in so many ways! While we were there, we took many deep breaths and long walks (forced exercise?), as we took in the natural beauty.
But we’re back with a passion to step into all that God has for us personally, and as a church in 2026. He has big plans for us this year!
I want to thank pastors John Collins and Bill Stovall for holding down the teaching while I was gone.
Before I left, I gave us an overview of the Book of Luke and this coming Sunday I am excited to begin chapter one of this powerful Gospel. I’m titling this new series “A Doctor’s Look at the Great Physician.” This week, my message is called “A Contrast of Faith”. Dr. Luke begins his account of the life of Jesus Christ by contrasting two birth announcements and how each person received the news from God’s angelic messenger.
I hope you’ll come to church to worship our God and Savior, and for the fellowship with other saints. It’s just not the same when you’re not here!
Upcoming Events:
Men’s Potluck Breakfast Saturday, February 28 @ 9am. Come hear the powerful testimony of speaker - Chris Smith. He’ll share how God met him in a prison cell and redeemed Chris for His purpose and mission. Sign up in the lobby this Sunday or online.
Women’s PM Topical Bible Study The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer begins Thursday nights, February 26 to May 28 at 7 – 8:30pm. Bring a friend to this wonderful study! Sign up in the lobby or online.
Grief Share class begins Monday nights, February 24, from 7 to 9pm upstairs in Room B. Come find hope and healing after the loss of a loved one. Cost is $25 and includes a workbook. Please register online.
I hope to see you on Sunday!
Thanks for staying InTouch!
Pastor Ben
Greetings friend,
Our annual Stewardship Series comes to an end this Sunday morning, followed by our Annual Vision Dessert at 4pm. I want to remind our families that we’ll provide childcare for babies through 5th grade, and we’d love for you to be with us! There are so many reasons to thank God for the great things He as done and Sunday afternoon I have the immense pleasure of recounting many of them. I hope you plan on being there. If you haven’t signed up yet it’s not too late! Just click here and register how many will be with you.
I am excited to announce that our next verse-by-verse study will be the Book of Luke. I’ve never taught through before and I can’t wait to share this powerful book with you that contains subjects like The Birth of Christ, The Parables of Jesus, and even End Times Prophesy.
Sunday, January 18 we’ll begin with an overview of this powerful Gospel. Then Debbie and I are getting some much-needed R&R but, Lord willing, I’ll be back Sunday February 8th to teach Luke Chapter 1. This is an excellent opportunity to invite an unsaved friend, a new believer, or someone who needs to find a Bible-teaching church full of warm friends!
Upcoming Events:
Shop Talk is this Sunday at 9am upstairs in Classroom-B. Come and learn how our church was planted, where we are currently, and where we believe God is leading us forward to reach our valley, and beyond, with the Gospel. Kids’ Sunday School is available for birth through 5th grade.
Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies have just launched. Check out our website for more details.
The Art of Marriage Class begins Sunday mornings at 9am up in Classroom-B. Come learn how to build and maintain a strong biblical relationship as designed by God and revealed through His word. This class is for all ages – newly married, long-time married, or engaged couples. Register online. Kid’s Sunday School is available.
The “Speak Over Me” Women’s Event is Saturday, January 31 from 9 – 11:30am. Join us for a creative workshop to discover your 2026 Word rooted in God’s truth. It includes a light brunch, a take-home mini binder, and a special message from guest-speaker Kathy Dlugolnski.
Cost: $15. Register online or in the lobby this weekend!
Palm Sunday Church Choir rehearsals begin Mondays, January 12 from 6 – 8pm upstairs in Room B. Register online or in the lobby for this amazing opportunity to worship on March 29!
I am so excited to see what God is doing, and will do, in 2026! I hope you’ll come, serve, and worship with us throughout this new year!
Thanks for staying InTouch,
Pastor Ben
Merry Christmas friend,
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we are filled with gratitude for the love, faith, and community that make Restored Community Church such a special place. Christmas reminds us that “… the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14), and we are thankful to walk this journey of faith together with you. Our staff would love to share a special Christmas message with you.
May the peace of Christ fill your hearts, your homes, and your gathe4rings this Christmas season. We pray God’s richest blessings over you and your family as we celebrate His greatest gift.
Thanks for staying In Touch,
Pastor Ben
Hello friend,
Can you believe we are just days away from Christmas?? Wow! I hope you’re ready to celebrate this amazing event in human history – God becoming flesh! And I hope your celebration plans include coming to church this Sunday to worship God in both song and time in His word. I’ve titled my message “Christmas, Through the Eyes of the Wise.” I know you’ll enjoy praising God through the amazing Christmas songs that Nicole has planned for us, as well as learning about some very special guests that visited Jesus after He was born.
And here’s a service you definitely don’t want to miss; RCC’s Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service! This year we’ll feature a live nativity along with the word-for-word story of the birth of our Savior and sing several Christmas carols that will warm your heart just before the big day. I hope you can be at one of the two special services on December 24th at 3pm and 6pm.
Upcoming Events:
Vision Dessert 2026 is on Sunday, January 11 @ 4pm. Come celebrate what God has done in and through our church in 2025 and come hear the vision we believe God has for us in 2026. Each year we invite people to host a table by bringing a favorite dessert to share with 6 other people. We’ll provide coffee, water, and place-settings. If you can host that night, please register here - https://restored-community
church.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3316451
Be sure to sign up online for one of our Men’s or Women’s Bible studies resuming in just a few weeks.
If you’ve placed your faith in Jesus, the next step is to get baptized. Your next opportunity is on Sunday, January 11 at one of our morning services. You can sign up on our website.
Life Groups across the valley are starting up! To sign up or get more info go to RCCEagle.Church/LifeGroups
Kid’s Sunday School (Birth through 5th grade) meets both hours each Sunday morning at 9am and 11am.
Youth meet Sundays @ 11am over in the Ministry Center.
For additional information on all the ministry opportunities and classes, go to Restoredcommunitychurch.org
Debbie and I want to thank you for being a wonderful part of our church and wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Thanks for staying InTouch,
Pastor Ben (and Debbie)
Greetings friend,
I’m sad and frustrated to have to warn people about a scammer who is currently attempting to defraud people at RCC. They’ve set up a fictitious email account with my name and are asking people to purchase gift cards for needy people at Christmas. That’s low, even for scammers… Please don’t respond to them in any way.
In others news…. This Sunday in our Christmas series called “Through Their Eyes” we’ll take a look at the story through the eyes of the Shepherds who had a unique, and unforgettable experience that night to say the least! I hope you can join us for this special message and the Restored Christmas Choir!
Coming Events:
Our 9th annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is almost here, and our team is hard at work making it an unforgettable evening of worshiping and celebration of the birth of our Messiah, Jesus Christ! I hope you can make one of the two services at 3 or 6 pm! And remember, this is the perfect time to invite that person you know who needs Jesus! Debbie and I have given out 7 Christmas invite booklets so far and the response we’ve received from each person has been really great. At one of my favorite restaurants, I’ve had 3 different servers wait on me over the last month. Last Wednesday, I started to engage the server with the booklet, and she interrupted me with “Wait a minute, you’re the pastor, right?” I guess other servers had talked amongst their selves about the pastor who’s giving away a twenty-dollar bill along with a book and an invitation to a Christmas service! She said some of the staff might come together to see what it’s about. God is so good! I hope you’ll find someone to give your invitation to soon. It’s actually fun to do.
Looking ahead to our annual Vision Dessert 2026 January 11! Each year we ask table hostesses to bring a delicious dessert to share with 7 other people. The evening is a time when we thank God for His past blessings and faithfulness and take a peek at where God seems to be calling us to work in the coming year. You can sign up on our website to attend, or you can register to bring a dessert, too. This is always a really special evening!
Be sure and check out the Men’s and Women’s Bible studies beginning in January and sign up for the one that tickles your fancy! You can get all the information online or in this Sunday’s bulletin.
The Restored Israel Tour is almost full. We have 5 seats left. The tour begins April 21 and concludes May 1, 2026. Come see your Bible come alive right before your eyes. For more info go to Inspirationtravel.com/Restored
May your thoughts and heart be ever on the Christ-Child turned Savior of the world.
Thanks for staying InTouch,
Pastor Ben