Letha shares her story about discovering freedom from depression. My name is Letha, and I am one of the group leaders for a mental wellness support group. I was molested as a child but not allowed to talk about it. So it was something I had to keep to myself. I felt very isolated, scared, …
Aaron shares his story about finding faith and why he chose to get baptized. I was resistant to accept Jesus because of my pride. I thought I had it all figured out. Like a lot of people, you go through life and you figure stuff out kind of on your own. You feel pretty confident …
Nicole shares her story about finding a support group for single moms. At age four, I told all the kids in the neighborhood that my name was Dorothy. This fascination with Dorothy started the first time I saw those glimmering ruby red slippers while watching Wizard of Oz. I was mesmerized into believing that if …
THE HITS KEPT COMING…Bronwen’s first person narrative of her Unfinished journey On August 16, 2022, Chuck was hospitalized for multiple symptoms that didn’t make sense. Test results were all over the place. All we knew was that Chuck’s gallbladder needed to be removed. Chuck and I had been praying all summer about how we would …
Street Shaves began as a small initiative, but its impact has grown quickly in the heart of Redlands, CA. near our Eastside Christian Church Redlands Campus. Street Shaves is a faith-based nonprofit organization started by Joshua Masih. He and a team of about seven to eight people meet and serve consistently about two to three …
My name is Nadia. I started coming to Eastside about six years ago. My husband and I became pregnant, and we were looking for a home church after I lost both my parents. My mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor and a week later she died. This sudden tragedy caused a spiral of emotions, …
start a group Colin & Kylie share their experience in taking the step of faith to start a small group. One of the best things about starting a small group is the genuine sense of belonging. It can feel overwhelming on a weekend at Eastside, where it’s challenging to make connections. However, within a small …
Olive Crest helps families in crisis Seeing the world through the eyes of children is one of the many reasons the Davila family feels blessed to open their home as part of Strong Families. Strong Families, by Olive Crest, is designed for families in crisis. Through Strong Families, children whose parents are experiencing a short-term …
A year and a half ago, my life took an unexpected turn as I found myself going through a divorce. The pain and turmoil I experienced during that time seemed overwhelming, and I was searching for something to anchor my soul. It was during this vulnerable period that a friend of mine at work approached …