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?
Entries by Amanda Petersen
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.”
Children’s Christmas Service
You are invited to come hear are our Eastside students (grades 3K to 8th grade) put on this years Children’s Christmas Service on December 21st, at 10:00 am and 6:30 pm.
Peace Requires Preparation
It was the best of times it was the worst of times…not a tale of two cities, but a tale of two students.
