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I'm thrilled to share the record-breaking story of Mark Ehlers, an Eastbrook Church attendee who recently set the record for in Wisconsin for a non-stop ride across the State at its longest point in mid-August. OnMilwaukee.com recently published Mark's story with the title: "Cyclist credits faith for ride across Wisconsin." Here is an excerpt of …
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I began our new series, "Pave the Way," this weekend at Eastbrook Church with a message about the identity and mission of the church. The message, "On the Road Again: Being the Church, Not Going to Church," was rooted in Matthew 28:18-20. The main point was: "Church is not somewhere we go. It's who we …
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The Lord within her is righteous; He does no wrong. Morning by morning He dispenses His justice, and every new day He does not fail. - Zephaniah 3:5 Lord, thank You for this new day where You are unfailing just and righteous. Thank You for Your presence. Thank You that You do no wrong. Lord, …
These last couple of days have seen some terrible events in Libya, as well as ongoing tensions directed against the US around the Muslim world. As I reflected on this turn of events this morning, I was reminded of Jesus' statement that the greatest commandment is fulfilled in loving God with all of who we …
This coming weekend, we will begin a three-week series at Eastbrook Church called "Pave the Way." As we head into the ministry year, we want to pave the way for people to move toward Christ and community at Eastbrook Church. This means we need to take bold steps with God as His obedient people. We …
Matthew Erickson 