Entries by Amanda Petersen
A Comforting Name: Immanuel
Standing at the edge of the Upper Pool, a rock-hewn aqueduct, near the Gihon Spring, we find King Ahaz of Judah, deathly afraid.
A Posture of Hope
Paradoxically, despite the daily distractions and disasters we face, with our Savior on the way we can all assume a posture of hope. Sermon based on Luke 21:25-36.
Peace on Earth is Peace through Jesus
We all know the words so well. Our children share them with us every year. “In those days, Caesar Augustus issued a decree…” On they go for twenty verses. We sit and listen and say the words right along with them.
What Kind of King is Christ?
Once upon a time, there were two men who had a meeting. One didn’t really want to be there, the other wouldn’t have missed this meeting for the world.
Thanksgiving for Kids Recap
We had an amazing turnout for our First Annual Thanksgiving For Kids. We had over 50 kids attend from grades 3K to 8th grade. They had a great time learning why and how to be thankful to God for everything he has given us.
Advent and Christmas Services
It is hard to believe that Advent and Christmas season is upon us. We welcome you to join us as we celebrate our Heavenly Father this season. Below is a list of our up coming services.
Awaiting Eternal Gratification
he Marshmallow Test was a psychology experiment from the late 1960s designed by a guy named Walter Mischel. The idea is you place one marshmallow in front of a young child and say, “You can eat it right away or if you don’t eat…
Eagerly Awaiting
It happens every year, at least for me. At some point during the season of Lent, I really feel the guilt and the sadness that my sins have brought to me. Maybe you do to? If you do, that’s good and healthy.
Art and Craft Fair Update
This past weekend we held our third annual Arts and Craft Fair at Eastside. A huge thank you goes out to everyone who helped make this a big success! Hundreds of people come through our doors! It was a great chance to meet local vendors, meet Christ’s people at Eastside, and get some unique items.
