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“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures” – 1 Corinthians 15:3 I attended the Southern Baptist Convention this week. J.D. Greear (president of the SBC) reminded us all Tuesday of what the Apostle Paul taught so urgently in his letter to the […]

What are your earliest memories of Bible School? I was in Kindergarten, or at least that is the first one I remember. Our stories, crafts, snacks and games were all done in the classroom. I do not remember much other than I felt loved, I wanted to go back and we made popsicle trivets. How

II John 1:6 (NIV) “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to His commands. As you have heard from the beginning, His command is that you walk in love.” To become skilled with anything takes practice. Is it convenient or enjoyable? Probably not. Does it stretch you beyond your comfort level? Absolutely. To

Sunday our high school graduates did an outstanding job leading us in worship. It was a special time when we could commission our graduates as they go forth in planning for their future. They will be on their mission field as they prepare for their future. It was great to be a part of sending

“As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.” – John 17:18 One of the great characteristics of the church universal is that we are a sent people. No man, woman, boy, or girl was ever saved by Christ to remain in the comfort of their ordinary life. We have

“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” “Continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. I Peter 4:10 We have many “servants” at Eastern Hills Baptist Church. They work behind the scenes day by day, week by week, to make sure the life of the church flows

Wow! Words cannot ever express how I felt Sunday as we gathered to celebrate the Risen Lord. Our service was packed as we gathered our church together for worship on Easter Sunday. I can’t remember when we have had that many in worship together. Our count was 796. It was truly a blessing! Maundy Thursday

“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” ­– Luke 9:23–24 Faithful church-goers often get frustrated with Christians who only attend services a couple