Eastside's vision (#1 goal) for 2010 is called "Worship 2.0".  Think of it as an overall upgrade to what happens when we gather on Sunday morning or Monday evening for worship.  Here are some details about why we believe this deserves our focused efforts and what it means practically for your next visit to Eastside. 

Why a worship upgrade?--Eastside has been blessed with a rich history of Bible-based teaching and preaching.  Many guests comment on the warm welcome they receive the very first time they come to a worship service. By God's grace, many amazing things are happening here.  But that doesn't mean we don't have our problems...

Through some honest and straight-forward conversations, we uncovered some of our weaknesses.  They include orders of service (liturgies) that are not always understood, some hymns that have great words, but are difficult to sing, a lack of time to gather and get to know each other after worship, little youth involvement, and more.

Since more people come to our worship services than anything else we do, we set our vision on making Sunday and Monday the best they can be. With God's help, here are some things you may notice throughout the next 11 months:

1. Explanations about why we worship the way we do/Historical background of the traditional liturgies
2. Better sermons that explain the details of Bible texts and apply those texts to our challenging lives
3. Musical variety that uses more instrumentation and more of the musicians God has brought to us
4. Easier ways for guests and members to gather and get to know each other
5. Gifts for guests that show our appreciation for their presence and tell them what we're all about
6. Youth involvement in as many levels as possible
7. Great songs that everyone can sing, yet have a strong biblical message
8. Simple invitations that current worshipers can use to invite friends and coworkers
9. And much more!

We pray that by December 31st, 2010, Eastside will be an even better place to "grow in Jesus" and "tell of his love."