Thanks for Nothing?

“Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom his world rejoices, who from our mother’s arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love and still is ours today.”

If there’s any time of year that would be appropriate to recount the blessings we have received from our God, it would be on the very last day of the year.

“Didn’t You Know?”

Although we’d all like to know more about Jesus’ childhood, Luke 2:41-52 tells us exactly what we need to remember, not just about Jesus’ life, but our own as well.

The Word Became Flesh

Christmas is about communication. Treasure this clear message in your heart: “The Word became flesh.”

A Light in the Darkness

What do you think it is that moves people to put up lights at Christmas time? Is it simply tradition? Is it just a fun thing to do that breaks up the monotony of everyday life? Or is there something deeper, something more?

O Little Town of Bethlehem

For Micah and for you and me, this small village isn’t just the location of Jesus’ birth. Bethlehem is really the key to understanding the implications of our Savior’s advent.

The LORD Almighty

What does it mean that Isaiah calls our Redeemer, the LORD Almighty? Let me describe three scenes for you: A barren woman who has always longed for a child kneels…

“First Loved Fund” Mission of Helping Others

With the contributions of our congregation, Eastside Lutheran Church was able to help someone go from being homeless to living in an apartment.  Through your donation to the “First Loved Fund,”  we were able to pay a deposit on an apartment so a lady could have a roof over her head and be warm this holiday season. 

The Joy of Repentance

What is the first feeling that comes to mind when you hear the word “repentance”? Pain? Sorrow? Grief? What about joy?

Sunday School Christmas Service

Come join us this Sunday as Pastor Berg teaches on “The Joy of Repentance” from the passage Luke 3:7-18. We will be blessed in our 10:30am service to hear the Christmas story from our Sunday School children.  Nothing is sweeter than seeing the children learn and demonstrate God’s Word. 

Prince of Peace

Tonight we focus on the climactic fourth name given to the coming Messiah from Isaiah’s familiar words in chapter 9. The promised child, the Son which is given, will be called the “Prince of Peace.”