Caring for the poor is not difficult to understand, but it can be difficult to do in our modern context. God’s people often feel this tension when it comes to panhandlers begging on the street corners of Madison.
There is an old Jewish legend that before the temple in Jerusalem was built, two brothers lived and farmed on that site right next to each other. One was married and had a large family and the other was single.
It’s an iconic scene. The battle lines are drawn. Independence is on the line. With one word, William Wallace spurs the Scottish into the fray to fight to the death. That one word…Freedom.
For two years during college I was a dodge ball referee for the local YMCA. It was an adult coed dodge ball league and yes, it was about as ridiculous as you’d expect.
You are invited to join us for our Power Hour Picnic. If you have young children, please join us here at Eastside Lutheran Church and School on Friday, July 26, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This is a free event that will have have a Bible story, fun, and games. We will provide lunch around 11:30.
I’m going to give you two scenarios and see if you know why they are different? #1: A husband comes to his wife on their anniversary, gives her a bouquet of flowers and says…
On Sunday, July 21, we will be having an outdoor worship service on our campus. Everyone is invited! We will only have one service that morning. The service will be at 9:00 a.m. Following the service, we will have a picnic with food provided by Bob Worm and ice cream for dessert.
Bible 101 is intended to provide a basic review of the main teachings of the Bible. Over the course of 10 lessons, students will review sin, grace, faith, works, the nature of God, the person and work of Jesus, the sacraments of Baptism and Lord’s Supper, and the Church
In an effort to connect you with the daily activity of the church and fellow believers at Eastside, we have begun an initiative called More Than Sunday.
What’s your story? Everyone has one. Whether you’re young or old, rich or poor, single or married. How did you get here?
