This coming weekend at Eastbrook Church we launch the first part of our six-part journey with the Gospel of Luke entitled "Beginnings." This six-week series sets the stage for the life and ministry of Jesus that will take us all the way into the summer of 2017. Every story has a beginning, and this is no less true …
Dancing Sumac
Sharp sumac starts the dance, Weaving her lithe lines Amidst the fall forest, Dividing greens from greys With gashes of radiant red, Leaving breathless leaves All aflutter and tall trees Trembling and creaking In whirlwind's rushes.
Next Steps from MissionsFest
As we drew Eastbrook's 2016 MissionsFest to a close this past weekend, here are the next steps we shared this past weekend in relation to the messages by Ken Katayama ("Christ in Us") and Pastor Paul Bland ("Embodied Presence"). READ a book! Joyful Witness in The Muslim World: Sharing the Gospel in Every Day Encounters by Evelyne Reisacher Surprise …
Christ in Us
This past weekend, Ken Katayama concluded "Dwell:MissionsFest 2016" with a focused and challenging message, "Christ in Us." Here are a few statements that I wrote down while Ken was preaching: We must feel with Christ's heart...we must see with Christ's eyes...we must go with Christ's power. Spiritual needs are everywhere, but access to the Gospel is not. God …
Sunday Prayer 21
Almighty and everlasting Father, who draws near to those who draw near to You, in Your tender love drive all fears from us that we might serve You with courage today. Render grace into our hearts, minds, and spirits that with unflinching love we might share the good news in word and deed to those …
