Ever felt like you were down to your last penny?  Have you broken into your savings, retirement, or college funds just to pay the bills?

If so, you're not alone.  Studies say that 7 out of 10 American families live paycheck to paycheck and only 40% have thought about their plans to retire.

For more than four years Eastside has offered English as a Second Language classes (ESL) to our neighbors.  With the growing number of nationalities moving to Madison's east side, these classes have been a way for our church to show Christian love and share our culture with our community.  Classes are free and childcare is offered to all who need it.

Youth Group is kids through young adults (6th grade through 12th grade) who meet at Eastside Lutheran School and play a various assortment of games - basketball, football, tag, soccer - whatever we're in the mood for!  About halfway through we stop for a snack and a 20-minute devotion about a religious topic (voted on by the people attending).  You don't have to be a member or Eastside or go to Eastside Lutheran School to attend!

The Bible Information Course is an overview of the core teachings of the Scriptures.  It seeks to answer many of the spiritual questions that are essential to our relationship with God, such as:

-How can I be sure that I am in a right relationship with God?

-Where is heaven and how do I get there?

-Exactly what did Jesus stand for?

-What are baptism and communion all about?

-What do sin, grace, faith, and forgiveness really mean?

-And plenty more!

Attention 20-somethings:  Looking for a comfortable place to discuss the issues you're facing as a Christian?  Wondering what the Bible really says and what it has to do with your life?  Looking to meet more people your age from the Madison area?

Didn't make it to service on Sunday? Come for service on Monday!

The Bible Information Course is an overview of the core teachings of the Scriptures.  It seeks to answer many of the spiritual questions that are essential to our relationship with God, such as:

-How can I be sure that I am in a right relationship with God?

-Where is heaven and how do I get there?

-Exactly what did Jesus stand for?

-What are baptism and communion all about?

-What do sin, grace, faith, and forgiveness really mean?

Eastside Lutheran School will be hosting its' first annual grandparents' day.  All grandparents are invited to spend the morning with us.  There willl be coffee and rolls available in the fellowship hall.  There is chapel at 8:15; then grandparents are iinvited into the classrooms until 11:30.  Please RSVP to the school office by October 8th so we can plan accordingly.