New MerciesChange. I woke up today just as the sun was rising and went for my morning walk around our neighborhood. It’s the first day in September, and boy, did it feel like it. I checked the weather app on my phone and discovered the temperature was in the low 50’s! Soon, summer will end, kids will go back to school, leaves will change colors, and the air will be filled with the autumn scents of...  Read More

Burden Bearers “Turn it this way!” “Or what if we stand it up vertically? We’ll push and you guys pull.” “No, it’s not working. I think the way we were doing it was working better.” Back and forth we went, sweat pouring down each of our faces as we tried to force the king size mattress up the narrow staircase. Finally, we got it! Cheers and victorious grunts broke out with high fives and fist bump...  Read More

God is on the Move!Yesterday, we sent out an “Urgent Financial Appeal” letter that I trust most of you read. First, I want to thank each of you for taking the time to read that important note and for being a special part of our Eastside Family. I also want to express my gratitude to those of you who have already communicated your commitment to increase your contribution and willingness to serve in...  Read More

Eastside Summer PicnicI don’t know about you but I am super excited about our picnic at the Hunt’s home this coming Sunday after church! If you haven’t signed up…that’s okay! We would love to have you join us! If you have signed up and plan to bring a dish to pass, thank you so very much!Why do we do things like this? Well, besides the joy and adventure of swimming in the Hunt’s beautiful pool, ea...  Read More

God of Miracles Testimony!“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments” (Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV).This past Sunday, I received the following text-testimony from our very own Kathy Murtha. She said I could share it with you! I’ve been waiting all week to do exactly that! Here...  Read More

Helping Our NeighborDid you know that our heart at Eastside is to “love everyone and serve anyone?” I hope you have heard us say that at least once! I believe that’s the heartbeat of Jesus and I pray that will be our heartbeat everyday too! And we can do that in so many ways, can’t we? One way we are doing that at Eastside is by helping out the family of sweet six-year-old Maddie (Madison) Barthel...  Read More

Welcome to EastsideTALK!Grace Squad MeetingDid you hear the news? We are having a quick Grace Squad meetingimmediately after service this coming Sunday! You see, our heart atEastside has always been “to love everyone and serve anyone” and ourGrace Squad is one way we hope to live that out in our neighborhood. Infact, our very own Marty Van Duessen is leading this awesome ministry butwe need your h...  Read More

Welcome to EastsideTALKLife is busy! I get it! And have you ever noticed how when we are constantly on the go, we can miss some really awesome things that are happening in our lives? I remember one time when I was riding in a car with a group of friends, one of them called out from the back seat, “Oh my gosh, did you see that beautiful bald eagle?” NO! I missed it…wherever my mind was at, it certa...  Read More