Eric and Kendra share why they started a newly marrieds small group… During my college years at Eastside’s Young Adults, I had the privilege of being a table leader, which allowed me to gain confidence in leading discussions. Little did I know that this experience would shape my future as a small group leader. A […]
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Toby had no idea the impact his new small group would have on his community. In his own words, he describes the journey he and his wife took to belonging. Since coming to Eastside five years ago, my wife Jennifer and I have struggled to connect with others here. We’ve served as volunteers for several
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David shares how he watched his students change from boys to men. David has led a student small group since 2014. The students in his group just graduated in 2023. We asked him to share about his time as a leader. Here is what he had to say… Between junior high and high school ministries,
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Joshua shares how the lyrics “In Oceans Deep My Faith Will Stand” helped him find hope & healing **Trigger warning – suicide attempt.** As a child, I was very outgoing and funny….. well I think I was funny. I also felt like the black sheep of the family. I have an older brother who seemed to get all the family’s love and
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the inspiration behind the Joy Jars Because of the tremendous generosity of so many Eastsiders we are able to support amazing organizations like NEGU (Never Ever Give Up). Recently, we were able to provide support in the way of gift cards for 500 families with children battling cancer. This is one way we are offering
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What does compassion look like at mercy house? My name is Jacob, and I’m the Development Director at Mercy House a non-profit organization that serves homeless individuals and families here in California and Arizona. Mercy House is involved in outreach to homeless communities and homeless encampments. We provide services to high-density areas of homeless populations to connect
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Eastside is taking three trips to Baja, Mexico, this July, where Eastsiders will help with work projects and get to know kids at Tijuana Christian Mission. Keep reading to learn how the Quines family has been impacted by Eastside’s Baja partnership and Unprecedented Hope has been spread by so many Eastsiders. “Sponsoring Esther has always
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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 words like broken back… broken neck…. and I have no idea what is going on. The hospital I am in doesn’t have the resources to
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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 family on a big ranch. And what is interesting is that my parents always taught us, if you want to see Jesus, you gotta earn
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