Dear Eastside
The Psalms we’ve explored together this summer have given voice to the full range of human experience.
We’ve heard the psalmists cry out from the depths of despair and cling to life-saving hope. They’ve written with awe and wonder about a vast and holy God who sees and cares for “little ole’ us.” They’ve expressed raw emotions -rage, longing for justice, and vulnerability - honestly and unpolished, before God and their community. They’ve beautifully described their deepest yearnings and desires.
This Sunday, we’ll turn to the final psalm in our summer series: Psalm 41. This song calls us to see the dignity and needs of those who are struggling. It also asks us to name the pain of times when we ourselves were not shown the kindness we needed.
At its heart, Psalm 41 reminds us that God is always on the side of the needy, the sick, the vulnerable, and the weak. As followers of Jesus, we long to be found on God’s side, too. That’s why this Sunday, we’re once again partnering with Gospel Rescue Mission to make sandwiches for those in their care- people who are not forgotten by God and should never be forgotten by us.
Looking forward to seeing you Sunday,
Pastor Kirsten
p.s. Don't forget we are still also collecting items for Salvation Army's "Operation Chill Out" - place those items in the box in our foyer!
The Psalms we’ve explored together this summer have given voice to the full range of human experience.
We’ve heard the psalmists cry out from the depths of despair and cling to life-saving hope. They’ve written with awe and wonder about a vast and holy God who sees and cares for “little ole’ us.” They’ve expressed raw emotions -rage, longing for justice, and vulnerability - honestly and unpolished, before God and their community. They’ve beautifully described their deepest yearnings and desires.
This Sunday, we’ll turn to the final psalm in our summer series: Psalm 41. This song calls us to see the dignity and needs of those who are struggling. It also asks us to name the pain of times when we ourselves were not shown the kindness we needed.
At its heart, Psalm 41 reminds us that God is always on the side of the needy, the sick, the vulnerable, and the weak. As followers of Jesus, we long to be found on God’s side, too. That’s why this Sunday, we’re once again partnering with Gospel Rescue Mission to make sandwiches for those in their care- people who are not forgotten by God and should never be forgotten by us.
Looking forward to seeing you Sunday,
Pastor Kirsten
p.s. Don't forget we are still also collecting items for Salvation Army's "Operation Chill Out" - place those items in the box in our foyer!
Sunday July 20
This Sunday July 20
The Events Committee is hosting an Ice Cream Sunday after the worship service this week. Stick around for a sweet treat!
The Events Committee is hosting an Ice Cream Sunday after the worship service this week. Stick around for a sweet treat!
Borderlands Produce Rescue provides low cost produce to families every month in our church parking lot.
They will be at Eastside from 6-8am this Saturday morning, 15$ for up to 70lbs of fresh produce . If that is too much for your household, consider sharing a box between other families and friends.
They will be at Eastside from 6-8am this Saturday morning, 15$ for up to 70lbs of fresh produce . If that is too much for your household, consider sharing a box between other families and friends.
Mens Group will meet Wednesday July 30th at 6pm at ECC.. Be in touch with Chris Hauser for questions or more information.
Women's Group will meet Sunday July 27th at 1pm at Kirsten Phillips' house 744 S. Del Valle Ave. Be in touch with Kirsten Phillips or Sarae Barbaree with questions or for more information
Women's Group will meet Sunday July 27th at 1pm at Kirsten Phillips' house 744 S. Del Valle Ave. Be in touch with Kirsten Phillips or Sarae Barbaree with questions or for more information
At our last congregational meeting, I shared four values that were shaping three areas of ministry focus for our church over the next three years. One of those was Pilgrimage - a journey that we walk together towards a shared destination. There are opportunities to experience formation through specific pilgrimages, like for example El Camino de Santiago in Spain.
But there is another opportunity much closer to home! Our own Aria Quinn helps to lead these pilgrimages and is guiding the Camino de Sonoma in California this fall.
But there is another opportunity much closer to home! Our own Aria Quinn helps to lead these pilgrimages and is guiding the Camino de Sonoma in California this fall.
- This 75 mile walk over six days from the historic Mission San Francisco Solano to the Russian Orthodox Chapel in Fort Ross State Historic Park offers travelers an experience that is physical, spiritual, historical, environmental, communal, and cultural.
- October 12-20
- 1400.00 - includes six days of guided walks, one day of debrief, all meals and lodging
- Contact Aria at aria.levin@intervasrsity.org for more information
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