This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our series, "God in the Ruins: The Message of the Minor Prophets." My wife, Kelly, and I co-preached a message on the first three chapters of the prophet Hosea. Hosea is an interesting book of the Bible, and one of the longest of these shorter prophetic books. Hosea …
A Thrill of Hope for a Weary World
The Christmas Eve services at Eastbrook were themed around a line from "O Holy Night": "a thrill of hope, a weary world rejoices." My message in the services explored that theme, turning attention to how Jesus helps us see what God is really like and how the incarnation gives us true hope. In particular, I …
Sprouting Glory: A Christmas reflection
Dusty, the longing rises from the ground, a small leafy sprout breaking from the stump. Where the green is, eyes look in wonder, as hope grows from sprout to sapling. The earth, scorched with anger and loss, ignores at first, but cannot fail to notice, amidst the ashen landscape, as first leaves and buds begin …
A Prayer for Christmas Day
Almighty God, who hast given us thy only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin; Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, …
Christmas Eve 2019 Eastbrook
We live in a weary, broken world—but not without hope! This Christmas Eve we invite you into the celebration of hope that is found for everyone in Jesus. “And His Name will be the hope of all the world.” (Matthew 12:21) Join us for worship services on Christmas Eve at Eastbrook Church for a …
Matthew Erickson 