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From Desperation To Finding Hope
OVERCOMING TRAGEDY: JUDAH SHARES HIS STORY OF GOING FROM DESPERATION TO FINDING HOPE. I remember I woke up in the emergency room, and all I hear are whispers. I heard
What if Christ does not want me?
Here Scott’s story about why he decided to get baptized: My name is Scotty B Giles, and I’ve been going to Eastside since 2016. I grew up in a large
Thinking about getting baptized?
On Easter weekend we saw 321 people be baptized! We are celebrating so many who decided to take this step in showing their love for Christ. One of these people
You Are Never Alone
Armando shares his story of finding support during a difficult season During this season it was very hard for me to go to work or sometimes to be able to
Divorcecare Surviving The Holidays
Divorcecare | Surviving The Holidays He left Thursday, September 9. I don’t remember very much about the first holiday season other than being mad, hurt, broken, and confused. My marriage
One Million Meals
Eastside Christian Church, along with Mission of Hope packed one million meals to help those struggling with food insecurity. Thank you to everyone that helped pack meals for those struggling
RIP Medical Debt
RIP Medical Debt US MEDICAL DEBT CRISIS This year has been challenging for so many people and we wanted to spread a little hope this Christmas season!! Last year, about
God Leaves The 99
God leaves the 99 We had hit rock bottom and were both struggling with addiction and living in a hotel room. We were eating in a soup kitchen one Monday
I Found God At The Lowest Point Of My Life
I FOUND GOD AT THE LOWEST POINT OF MY LIFE On April 10, 2021 I made one of the biggest mistakes of my life, and I found myself in jail.
Getting Plugged In
GETTING PLUGGED IN… My boyfriend first invited me to Eastside during Easter of 2021. My first thought was boy it was HOT (I attended Eastside for the first time prior
Helping Ukraine Refugees
Helping Ukraine Refugees Eastside Partners With Samaritan’s Purse The world is shocked and horrified by the images of death and destruction coming out of Ukraine, a catastrophe we have not
Hearing The Word Cancer
Hearing the word cancer…. About six years ago, Dani had severe pain in her jaw. She saw seven different dentists and three doctors, yet they all misdiagnosed her. During this
A Place To Call Home
A place to call home Most likely you have never met or heard of Pancho, Griselda, and their two young children, Angel and Michelle. Yet, they know you. They know
Outreach In Thailand A Ripple Effect
Outreach in Thailand a ripple effect learn more about global trips For nearly a decade, Eastside has been sending teams on global outreach trips to Thailand. Over the years we’ve
Journey To Motherhood And Recovery
Journey to motherhood and recovery I first was invited to Eastside when I was in junior high by a classmate. I loved the people here. When I was in college
Follow The Meals To Baja Mexico
Eastside Christian Church packed and delivered 500,000 meals delivered locally and to an orphanage just across the border. Follow the meals to Baja Mexico https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9juN7rW2IA Seven-year-old Pamela lives in an
Practical Tips For Dealing With Anxiety And Depression
Dr. Paul Alexander is the President of Hope International University in Fullerton, CA. He, his wife, and their kids have been attending Eastside Christian Church for over twenty years. Dr.
Learning My True Identity
LEARNING MY TRUE IDENTITY *trigger warning – sexual assault and suicidal ideation* As a child, I was a victim of incest. I was never allowed to talk about it or