Last month we celebrated the 100th anniversary of this congregation. This month we are celebrating another anniversary, an even lengthier one at that: the Dodransbicentennial of our Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod – i.e. the 175th Anniversary of our Lutheran Church body here in America.
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2025-10-10 11:50:542025-10-10 11:52:46“Christ For Us”
Travel with me into a church called the Notre Dame in Paris, France, back to December 2, 1804. Inside that majestic cathedral we’d find Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine draped in white satin as the soon-to-be-crowned emperor and empress of the French.
Which financial gurus do you trust? Maybe you have a particular financial podcast or personal financial guy you always listen to.
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When you think of a good gift, what comes to mind? Maybe there’s that person in your life who is a gift-giving maestro – they always have the right thing picked out, and you just can’t wait to open their gifts!
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2025-09-07 13:22:482025-09-05 13:28:02“The Gift of Empty Hands”
If you happen to be a lover of movies, you may be familiar with something called the ‘Spielberg face.” It’s a look one of his characters gives at a pivotal moment as the camera may slowly zoom-in to their startled expression.
Maybe you’re wondering, “Did I hear that right? Isn’t it supposed to be ‘UNITED’ we stand!?’” That’s what people usually say, and even the Bible would seem to agree with it.
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2025-08-17 07:37:122025-08-20 07:42:09“Divided We Stand”
Three summers ago we began to receive the first images from the James Webb telescope. It is unique because it's in orbit and therefore free from earth’s atmospheric interferences.
Is it a privilege or a right? We don’t always like to think in those terms.
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In the movie, The Hunt for Red October, a rogue Russian submarine was led by its captain - a character played by Shawn Connery. Before disembarking on their mission, he writes a letter to his Soviet authorities informing them of his intent to defect.
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2025-06-29 10:20:112025-06-30 10:24:47Appointed with Purpose
Passage: Luke 8:26-39
Date: June 30, 2025
Pastor: Pastor…
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I’ve used the NPH book “Sermon Texts” a lot in ministry. It not only brings you through the proposed texts & readings for Sundays of the church year, but also includes suggested texts for special festivals.
https://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cross-on-bible-green.jpg11551732Amanda Petersenhttps://www.eastsidelutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eastside_lutheran_logo-300x117.jpgAmanda Petersen2025-06-15 09:00:002025-06-10 08:31:18“A Blessing That Lasts”