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Thinking about getting baptized?
Thinking about getting baptized Last Easter weekend we saw 321 people decide to get baptized! We are celebrating so many who decided to take this step in showing their love
You Are Never Alone
Armando shares his story of finding support during a difficult season During this season, it was tough for me to go to work or sometimes to be able to focus.
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
learn more about meal packing event Eastside Christian Church, along with Lifeline Christian Mission packed one million meals to help those struggling with food insecurity. Thank you to everyone who
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 for Easter. My first thought was: so many smiling faces. It wasn’t just the Change Makers—everyone I encountered seemed genuinely
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
The road to recovery. I started going to Eastside when I was in junior high by a classmate. I loved the people. However, during college, I drifted around from church
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
Stella gets baptized
Stella gets baptized Finding community Here is what Stella had to say about her decision to be baptized: During the pandemic, my family’s spiritual journey took an unexpected turn when
Practical Tips For Dealing With Anxiety And Depression
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
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
Infertility Birthed Uniquely Knitted
doug & jesse share their personal story and struggle with infertility https://vimeo.com/457146171 In 2013, after trying for a year, Doug & Jesse were unable to get pregnant. Jesse had a