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
Hi friend,
Tonight (Friday) our good friend Dennis Agajanian is bringing “A Country Christmas” to Restored. Dennis is the most amazing guitar player I’ve ever heard and along with a few of his friends he will bring to us the music of Christmas that warms our hearts while making us tap our toes.
Tonight, the Broncos play as well, so set your DVR to record the game, and you’ll get to experience two great events! Doors open at 5pm, and the concert begins at 6pm for this FREE EVENT!
Upcoming Events:
On Dec 24 at 3 & 6 pm I want to invite you out to the most amazing evening you’ll spend at RCC this year. It’s our 9th annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service featuring our band, choir, and actors bringing us The Live Nativity Story. Bring the whole family out for a night together worshipping God for His gift of Jesus.
This Sunday morning we’ll be back in our Christmas Series called “Through Their Eyes” and this week we’ll see Christmas “Through the Eyes of Joseph.” It’s a wonderful story of a great man, husband and father. Our services are at 9 and 11 AM. I hope to see you at one of them.
The Restored Christmas Choir is joining us for services on Sunday morning, Dec 14 at 9 & 11 am. Don’t miss Idaho’s Best Lil’ Christmas Choir as they lead us in familiar carols that take us back to the power and purity of the reason for the season.
Join Pastor Ben and Debbie as they lead The Restored Holy Land Tour April 21 – May 1, 2026. Visit the land where your Bible comes alive right in front of you each day. Experience firsthand places like Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Capernaum, take a boat tour on the Sea of Galilee, and get baptized in the Jordan River. For more information go to Inspiration travel. Watch this video.
May the power and awe of Christmas fill your hearts this season.
Thanks for staying InTouch,
Pastor Ben
Greetings friend,
As I write this note to you, Thanksgiving is just hours away from us. I hope and pray that you’ve made a list of things for which you can be thankful. God has been so good to Debbie’s and my family, and He’s been so faithful and gracious to His church at RCC. Part of my Thanksgiving prayers will include you and the many others who live far and near to Restored. Thank you for the faithful gifts of your Time, Talent, and Treasure over the years! You are a part of our story of God’s blessings through people like you and we both love and appreciate you, dearly.
This coming Sunday marks the beginning of our church’s celebration of the Christmas season! Just wait until you see what the Décor Team has done to the lobby and Worship Center! It’s so beautiful! This year I’ve chosen the theme of our Christmas messages to be “Through Their Eyes” as we look at each of the four major participants in the greatest story ever told – the birth of our Savior, Jesus. This Sunday my message is titled “Through Mary’s Eyes.” I hope you can come to experience The Reason For The Season in person. We would love to see you!
Upcoming Events:
Friday, December 5th @ 6pm “A Country Christmas @ Restored”. Come see and hear our friend Dennis Agajanian live at RCC. Dennis is the most amazing and accomplished guitar player I’ve ever heard, and he’ll usher us into the season with familiar carols, along with some special music and artists joining him. This is for the whole family so bring and invite everyone you know who loves Christmas. This is a FREE event. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, December 24th @ 3pm or 6pm RCC’s 9th Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Services. Mark your calendars and bring the whole family to a special evening focused on the birth of Christ. We’ll be led in music by Nicole and team, along with a wonderful orchestra, the Restored Choir, and a team of actors bringing us a live nativity scene! This will be an evening you won’t soon forget as it points us back to The Reason For The Season, Jesus our Lord and Savior. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring people who need The Lord, to a visual presentation of The Gospel! Invite them for sure; Bring them if you can!
RCC Families have two special opportunities this season:
#1: Sunday, December 7th 5pm – 6:30pm Home School Connections is hosting a Soup & Sourdough Potluck for homeschooling families. Join them for an evening of Food, Fun, and Fellowship! Sign up RCCEagle.Church
#2: Friday, December 19th @ 6pm Restored Mommas is hosting a Christmas Party. It’ll be a night which includes a devotional, a cookie exchange, crafts, and Christmas fellowship with all of the RCC mommas! Sign up at RCCEagle.Church
Friday, December 12th 11am – 1pm Second Chapter Women Christmas Party. Join other widows who are living out their second chapter after losing a spouse. Come be encouraged and celebrate Christmas with other ladies. Register at RCCEagle.Church or in the lobby this Sunday.
From Debbie and me, have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Thanks for staying InTouch,
Pastor Ben
Greetings friend,
It was a privilege to take you through the Book of Hebrews over these past several months. My hope and prayer are that you’ve grown in your knowledge and wisdom of who Jesus is that your obedience to God’s word will grow, too.
Jesus is Better!
This Sunday we’ll look at how you can share your faith – the reason for reaching out with the Gospel, and even some practical mechanics – word pictures – of how to casually but effectively share Christ with someone.
I have two quick reminders for you this week:
1. Tonight is Servant Appreciation Dessert. If you serve in some capacity at RCC we want to serve you with an evening of fun, fellowship, and a sweet treat. Come as you are! Your Pastors and staff will take care of the rest!
2. Just a reminder that if you want to bring a frozen turkey to share with someone else in need this Thanksgiving, bring it to either the 9am or 11am service and we’ll make sure it blesses someone in the name of Christ.
Have a great weekend. We’re praying for you!
Pastor Ben
Dear Restored Family,
As many of you know, the recent government shutdown has created challenges for families in our community who rely on SNAP benefits to make ends meet. During this time, we have a wonderful opportunity to come together and be the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need.
We’re partnering with the Eagle Foodbank to help provide food for our neighbors who may be struggling. We’re asking everyone to bring in bags of non-perishable food items over the next two Sundays. Every can, box, or bag makes a difference and reminds someone that they are not forgotten.
You can drop off your donations in the church lobby before or after service. Our goal is simple—to share the love of Christ through practical generosity and to help meet a real need in our community.
Thank you for your continued compassion and willingness to serve. Together, we can shine His light and bring hope where it’s needed most.
With gratitude,
Pastor Ben
Greetings friends,
Fall is such a beautiful time of year here in Idaho. And with its arrival, it signals that Thanksgiving and Christmas are not far behind. We are making some wonderful plans for both, which will bring you opportunities to invite friends to come hear the Gospel at RCC. Stay tuned for more exciting information!
In our study of Hebrews, we’ve been looking at Jesus – our Great High Priest. This week we’ll dive into what that means and what goes on inside the Heavenly Sanctuary in a message I’ve called – The Tale of Two Temples. We’ll take a look inside of the Old Testament Tabernacle and Temple which God gave very specific measurements and requirements for worshipping Him, as well as making offerings for sin. We’ll see how Jesus was in every act of worship and the hope of a final solution to our sin-problem. I hope you can be in church this weekend.
Upcoming Events:
We have two very special opportunities to serve coming up!
First: Fall Festival is right around the corner, and there are so many ways to get involved! Whether you sign up to volunteer, donate candy in the lobby bins, or bring your best chili recipe, you’ll be part of making this night an outreach to our community. Don’t miss out - join us in creating a Fall Festival full of fun, food, and fellowship! You can sign up to serve here and if you wish to bring an award-winning chili - you can enter your chili here!
Second: It’s almost time for Operation Christmas Child! OCC is our annual opportunity to send the gospel to children across the globe through the hundreds of “shoeboxes” filled with critical needs, some fun toys, and the message of Jesus Christ. I hope everyone will take this opportunity to give a gift to kids who likely have never received one, let alone have heard the Good News. Operation Christmas Child begins Sunday, November 2 at both services. You can pick up as many shoeboxes as you can fill and then return them a couple of weeks later.
Greetings friends,
Fall is such a beautiful time of year here in Idaho. And with its arrival, it signals that Thanksgiving and Christmas are not far behind. We are making some wonderful plans for both, which will bring you opportunities to invite friends to come hear the Gospel at RCC. Stay tuned for more exciting information!
In our study of Hebrews, we’ve been looking at Jesus – our Great High Priest. This week we’ll dive into what that means and what goes on inside the Heavenly Sanctuary in a message I’ve called – The Tale of Two Temples. We’ll take a look inside of the Old Testament Tabernacle and Temple which God gave very specific measurements and requirements for worshipping Him, as well as making offerings for sin. We’ll see how Jesus was in every act of worship and the hope of a final solution to our sin-problem. I hope you can be in church this weekend.
Upcoming Events:
We have two very special opportunities to serve coming up!
First: Fall Festival is right around the corner, and there are so many ways to get involved! Whether you sign up to volunteer, donate candy in the lobby bins, or bring your best chili recipe, you’ll be part of making this night an outreach to our community. Don’t miss out - join us in creating a Fall Festival full of fun, food, and fellowship! You can sign up to serve here and if you wish to bring an award-winning chili - you can enter your chili here!
Second: It’s almost time for Operation Christmas Child! OCC is our annual opportunity to send the gospel to children across the globe through the hundreds of “shoeboxes” filled with critical needs, some fun toys, and the message of Jesus Christ. I hope everyone will take this opportunity to give a gift to kids who likely have never received one, let alone have heard the Good News. Operation Christmas Child begins Sunday, November 2 at both services. You can pick up as many shoeboxes as you can fill and then return them a couple of weeks later.