Greetings friend,

Easter was a wonderful and record-breaking Sunday at Restored. It was a blessing to hear our worship and ensemble teams, to read the account of the first resurrection Sunday from Luke, and to host the most attended Sunday services we’ve ever had at RCC! God is so good!

This Sunday we’re back in Luke as we see Jesus, Our Compassionate Savior in Luke chapter 7. I hope to see you in-person as we open God’s Word together.

Coming Events:

Calling all Mommas! Friday, April 18 from 5:30pm - 8pm our moms are heading out to Bluff Side Provisions & Butchery for a night of delicious food, creativity, connection, and all-around fun! We are going to have dinner catered by Bluff Side and create a beautiful floral arrangement to match our spring decor. Cost is $20, scholarships are available. This is a night out you don't want to miss. Sign up online today.

Movie Night Friday, April 24 @ RCC! We invite you to come watch the new movie – Still Hope based on the true story of a human trafficked survivor. Still Hope is a faith-based drama about victims who were rescued from tragic circumstances that occur all too often on our streets, yes, even in our Treasure Valley. Follow a young girl’s journey from rescue to redemption and her journey to the cross. After the movie, we’ll be joined by our new ministry partner – Ruth – from Idaho C.O.B.S. (Creating Opportunities Beyond Survival) for a quick 15-minute introduction. Because of Jesus, there is Still Hope! Parental Discretion is Advised – PG-13. For parents with children, the Youth is hosting a game night in the Ministry Center game room, while the Kidz Ministry is showing the Emperor’s New Groove. Come early and enjoy dinner from our food truck (4:30-6pm). Movie tickets are available online.

Women’s 2-Day event is May 15 and 16 with Pam Mutz author of Richer by the Dozen. For all of you Restored Mommas join us for an evening of Real Talk with Pam on Friday May 15 @ 6pm. Enjoy some light refreshments and Q&A with our amazing guest-speaker. Free Event.

Saturday, May 16 from 9a – 2pm, Pam will host 3-sessions including book signing, light lunch, and Kidz Care. Embrace Surrender One “Yes” at a time! Tickets $30 online.

May the Lord bless you richly.

Thanks for staying InTouch,

Pastor Ben

Hello friend,

Good Friday Service @ 7pm.Come hear the verse-by-verse reading of Jesus’ final hours before the cross. Follow Him from the Upper Room to Golgotha, and onto the tomb. Doors open at 6pm.

Easter Sunday is said to be the most attended church service of the year. I ask you to pray for the church at RCC, as well as the global church, that many would hear a clear presentation of the Gospel and respond to the Savior’s call. We have some great plans to tell the old, old, story of Jesus and His love! We’ll be joined by our gifted worship team, as well as The Restored Ensemble with an amazing song!

Additionally, Resurrection Sunday is a wonderful time for our young families, as well. Right after each service, families are invited to join us for our Annual Great Balloon Grab! Kids will pick up a ticket from their classroom, then head outside with their family to find the balloon that matches their number. Once they find it, they’ll turn it in to receive a fun prize! This is a high-energy, family-friendly event, and every child gets to participate - so be sure to stick around after service and join in the fun!

Coming Events:

Movie Night Friday, April 24 @ RCC! We invite you to come watch the new movie – Still Hope based on the true story of a human trafficked survivor. Still Hope is a faith-based drama about victims who were rescued from tragic circumstances that occur all too often on our streets, yes, even in our Treasure Valley. Follow a young girl’s journey from rescue to redemption and her journey to the cross. After the movie, we’ll be joined by our new ministry partner – Ruth – from Idaho C.O.B.S. (Creating Opportunities Beyond Survival) for a quick 15-minute introduction. Because of Jesus, there is Still Hope! Parental Discretion is Advised – PG-13. For parents with children, we will have two age-appropriate light-hearted movies showing in the RCC Youth Center. Come early and enjoy dinner from our food truck (4:30-6pm). Movie tickets are available online.

I encourage you to come to these important events here at Restored, and please invite someone who needs Jesus, and a warm church family.

Blessings to you all. Thanks for staying InTouch!

Pastor Ben

Hello friend,

This Sunday is Palm Sunday, and we’ll be joined by the RCC Choir! I can’t wait to hear the best lil’ choir in Idaho! They are such a blessing! After that, we begin Passion Week. I recorded a video for each of the 5-days leading up to Resurrection Sunday and I’ll post them, one a day, on FaceBook, Instagram, and You Tube. Each day I’ll summarize what took place so that we can focus on the final hours of our Savior’s life and remember His passion for paying our debt.

This year I decided to look at a powerful moment in time after Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, but before He was arrested. Some Greek men had come desiring to meet Jesus and Jesus made a powerful statement that I want to look at closely in a message I’m calling – A Love That Suffers. I hope to see you with Bible in hand and a smile on our faces.

Next Friday, of course, is Good Friday and we’ve planned a very special moment of worship aspause to remember the cost of our salvation which Jesus made on our behalf. It begins at 7pm and should finish by 8:15pm. I hope you’ll plan on coming to worship our Lord in music and the reading of the word. Kidz Care is available for birth through 5 yrs.

Upcoming Events:
Easter, Sunday April 5 at 9a and 11a. So far, we’ve seen over 300 Easter invite booklets go out the door. This is a reminder to put them in the hands of people that God brings your way; family, friends, neighbor, or anyone else you know. You could be the catalyst that brings someone to Jesus! Wouldn’t that be amazing?

August 6-7 RCC is a host-sight for The Global Leadership Summit! Come get equipped to lead where you are at. This is a premier leadership event worldwide. Register on our website.

Have a great week and I’ll see you Sunday!

Thanks for staying InTouch!

Pastor Ben

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