Here St. Augustine of Hippo comments on Psalm 61:1-2, reflecting on the reality that Christ was tempted in the wilderness to show us how to overcome temptation and trials. 1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. 2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; …
Journey to the Cross 2021: beginning our Lenten journey
Join us this Wednesday, February 17, at 7 PM, in-person or via live stream for the beginning of our Lenten journey at Eastbrook Church with our annual Journey to the Cross service. Each year, we invite everyone to fast during the day and break the fast by participating in the Lord's Supper together at this …
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Journey to the Cross 2020: beginning our Lenten journey
Join us this Wednesday, February 26, at 7 PM for the beginning of our Lenten journey at Eastbrook Church with our annual Journey to the Cross service. We invite everyone to fast during the day and break the fast by participating in the Lord's Supper together. This also begins our 40-day devotional journey, "Seeing Jesus …
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Journey to the Cross 2019
Join us next Wednesday, March 6, for the beginning of our Lenten journey at Eastbrook Church with our annual Journey to the Cross service. This also begins our 40-day devotional journey that follows along with our weekend teaching service, "Hungry for God."
The Cross in Shadows [video]
Here is the video of my message, "The Cross in Shadows," from Eastbrook Church's Journey to the Cross worship service on February 14, 2018. This was the beginning of our Lenten journey with the life of Joseph and the accompanying devotional. You can read the text of this message here. https://vimeo.com/256612395
Matthew Erickson 