Experience Events

Come join the first annual Father’s Day Family Paintball.

Get your gear, bring the whole family, and meet us at Swan Falls for paintball, fun times, and a free hot dog BBQ. While you’re playing paintball, the rest of the family may enjoy hiking, water activities, or frisbee. Spectators, first timers, or paintball fanatics: Everyone is invited!

Where: Swan Falls Dam
When: Father’s Day, June 17, 8am-1pm

Directions to Swan Falls Dam:

1. Starting on I-84, take the ID-69 exit (EXIT 44) toward MERIDIAN / KUNA.
2. Turn SOUTH onto S MERIDIAN RD / ID-69 and go south. (Approx. 8 miles)
3. Continue on ID-69 as it turns right and becomes E AVALON ST.
4. Turn LEFT onto S SWAN FALLS RD and go south. (Approx. 20 miles)
5. Follow the signs to the event meeting place.

Need Gear?

Equipment rentals are available from:
Splatt Paintball – 208.363.7230 (Boise)
Idaho Paintball Supply – 208.761.5303 (Caldwell)
(Mention The Experience at Idaho Paintball Supply for a 5% discount on your rental!)

The Experience is growing! Starting Saturday, May 19th, we’ll be having two services each week: one at 8:30 am, followed by brunch, and the other at 11:15 am, followed by a potluck lunch. Pick the time that works for you, and we’ll see you there!

He was pastor of a Christian college church; the highest ranking chaplain in the navy. Darold Bigger, husband and minister. He was proud of his daughter, living a continent away, starting her own ministry life. But nothing prepared him for the most heartbreaking phone call of his life…

We don’t know exactly what happened. His daughter was brutally killed in her apartment. Faced with grief—and all the emotions of a child being brutally taken—Darold and his wife Barbara entered into an amazing story of forgiveness.

Hear Darold & Barbara tell their amazing story of grief and forgiveness from one of life’s hardest challenges. From their story you’ll learn how to forgive and find peace even in the middle of crisis, relational pain, and the horrors of life.

In this three-part series, hear the amazing testimony of Darold and Barbara Bigger and how God lead them through this tragedy.

Part 1: Coping with tragedy (7 p.m. Friday, May 11)
Human tragedy has shattered the faith of many. When their daughter was murdered their lives crumbled and their faith shook. In this session, Darold and Barbara share what happened to them during the aftermath of Shannon’s murder.

Part 2: Hope for then and now (10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12)
Where was God when Shannon was murdered? Where was He when this tragedy happened? Where is He when pain, suffering, and misery demoralize and devastate us? Not finding adequate answers to wrenching questions about God’s direction and authority have left many mistrusting God or doubting that He exists at all. During this session, Darold and Barbara share what restored hope for them, hope for the present, and hope for the future.

Part 3: What we learned from inmate #263818 (1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12)
Many religions advocate forgiveness and share some similar ideas on how to make it work. Christianity presents quite a different approach. This story describes how forgiveness worked for them.

There will be a children’s program for ages 0-12 during each session.

A free lunch will be served following session 2.

Super Tuesday is a quarterly opportunity to get involved, learn something, and enjoy the company of other interesting people.

This quarter, the following groups are meeting:

• Pathfinders: social and learning group for kids 10+
• Youth Group: for high school age
• Women of the Bible: a women’s group
• Epic: a men’s group (starts April 3)
• The Christian Journey: living life with God, experiencing His presence and His change; open to all adults.
• Stories from the life of Jesus: topical group focusing on getting to know Jesus better; open to all adults.

All groups will be delighted to have you! They start at 7pm on Tuesday evenings at The Experience.

We are all created unique. Ok, but what does that mean for me? How did God create me? Who am I? How do I fit in this big plan? For that matter, what has God called me to in The Experience? That’s what Unique: The Adventure is all about. Starting January 27, we join together on this journey. Each weekend we’ll be putting another mile behind us as we learn how God has created us, how God intends for us to work together. Then, right after lunch we’ll process together in smaller groups – this will be some of the nuts and bolts time. We’ll also kick off SuperTuesdays for the new year on January 30. During that time we’ll be focusing on spiritual gifts in ways you’ve probably never seen them and their impact on your life. It’s Unique: The Adventure!

Just a reminder that we’ll be in McCall this weekend, January 19-21, and won’t be meeting at our normal location. If you’re interested in joining us for the weekend or for the day, please contact Michelle Yeager at moc.oohaynull@aeyellehc for more details.

Audra’s been doing a great job of organizing our New Year’s Eve party! Here are some details:

• It all kicks off at 7:00 pm
• We’ll have a catered Italian Dinner
• KTSY Praise Band will be featured
• We’ll have comedy from Christian Comedian Lonnie Swonger
• We’ll have lots of games, non-alcoholic mixed drinks, and snacks
• There will be special give-a-ways and drawings!

Get your tickets now online and save!

Individual ticket

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Christmas is coming, and we’re big on Christmas at the Experience! Here’s what’s happening…

We’re getting together at 10:27 a.m. on Saturday, December 23 for our regular worship service… but it won’t be regular! First, we’re going to have a special breakfast together; bring something yummy to share! We won’t have lunch together (because realistically, most of us will still be stuffed silly from breakfast).

Then Saturday evening at 6:00, we’ll have our annual No Talent show. Join us for a fun night of amusement, and (you guessed it) more food. Bring snacks and your lack of talent… we’ll meet you there!